Responsa that changed Jewish History: Rav Saadia Gaon and Chivi HaBalchi

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October 13 2010
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50min 24s
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Venue: YU Torah MiTzion Beit Midrash Zichron Dov YU Torah MiTzion Beit Midrash Zichron Dov

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Ikkarei Emunah,  Mesorah 

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First in a nine-part series: Rav Saadia Gaon's style of writing public polemics to protect and promote Jewish beliefs, and particularly his work against the challenges posed by Hivvi haBalchi.

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