About this episode

This episode explores the life and contributions of Rabbi Meir Marcus Lehman, a key figure in 19th century German Orthodoxy.

Leader of German Orthodoxy, Torah scholar, community rabbi, author of Torah works, founder and editor of a pioneering Orthodox newspaper, rosh yeshiva & author of numerous literary works for German Jewish youth in the form of novels, historical biographies and historical fiction, Rav Meir Marcus Lehman (1831-1890) accomplished much in his relatively short life. From an early age, he saw his role in articulating a sense of Jewish values, pride and Orthodoxy for a German Jewry confronting the challenges of modernity and sweeping secularization. Although remembered today for his profound impact on the development of Orthodox literature, which saved generations of youth, he was influential leader of 19th century German Orthodoxy in many realms. Subscribe to Jewish History Soundbites Podcast on: PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/ or your favorite podcast platform Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram at @Jsoundbites For sponsorship opportunities about your favorite topics of Jewish history or feedback contact Yehuda at: yehuda@yehudageberer.com

People in this episode

Host: Yehuda Geberer

Topics covered

• Rabbi Meir Marcus Lehman
• German Orthodoxy
• Orthodox literature
• Jewish values
• modernity
• secularization

Keywords

• Rabbi Meir Marcus Lehman
• German Orthodoxy
• Torah scholar
• Orthodox literature
• Jewish youth
• historical biographies
• secularization

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: German Orthodoxy, Orthodox newspaper

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