Temple in Miniature? On Seeking the Origins of the Synagogue

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October 27 2014
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1h 5min 46s
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Venue: The Jewish Center (New York, NY) The Jewish Center (New York, NY)

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Collections: Rabbi Lamm Semester 3

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Semester 3: Shiur 1. We examine critically conventional theories for the emergence of the synagogue, in particular critiquing the idea of the synagogue as a "Temple in miniature" in response to the loss of the Beit ha-Mikdash. Archaeological and literary sources receive consideration. What are the implications of our investigation for aspiring 'ovedei Hashem?

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