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52:42
Rediscovering the Fascinating Revolt of Bar Kochba (52:42)
The Bar Kokhba Revolt (132-135 CE) marked the Jewish people’s valiant last stand in ancient times to maintain political independence on their own land. Explore modern-day discoveries made in the Judean desert that have contributed greatly to scholars’ understanding of the revolt
Professor Lawrence Schiffman (17)
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43:52
Jewish History Illuminated by Five Coins (43:52)
This video takes us on a fascinating journey through 245 years of Jewish History, beginning with the story of Chanukah and the Maccabees' defeat over the Syrian Greeks and ending with the defeat of the Bar Kochba revolt 65 years after the Temple was destroyed
Mr. Robert Messing (3)
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5:57
Why Rabbis Thought This Man Was the Messiah (5:57)
This video was produced for Lesson 5 of "This Can Happen", a course by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute.
Series: This Can Happen
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3:03
Have You Ever Wondered? Becoming the People of the Book (3:03)
Series: Judaism Decoded