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Mitchell First

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The Early Years of Theodor Herzl

I have previously written about his diary that began in 1895 and his political activities, thereafter, until his death in 1904. But what about his

Isaac Newton and Judaism

Isaac Newton (died 1727) was one of the most influential scientists of all time. He was a mathematician, physicist, astronomer, alchemist, philosopher and theologian. The

Everything You Want to Know About Karaism

Reviewing: “Karaism: An Introduction to the Oldest Surviving Alternative Judaism” by Daniel J. Lasker. Littman Library of Jewish Civilization, Liverpool University Press. 2022. English. Hardcover.

The Diary of Theodor Herzl

This is a very interesting work. Herzl made entries from June 1895 until May 1904. He died a few months later at 44. These entries

The Commentary of Samuel David Luzatto

Reviewing: “Shadal on Numbers.” Translated and Edited by Daniel A. Klein. Kodesh Press. 2023. English. Paperback. 445 pages. ISBN-13: 979-8888940167. Daniel Klein continues to spread