What is the meaning of גָּלוּת, as in גָּלוּת אֱדוֹם? Afterall, the Romans did not kick the Jews out of Israel?

What is the meaning of גָּלוּת, as in גָּלוּת אֱדוֹם? Afterall, the Romans did not kick the Jews out of Israel?

July 19, 2026 · 30 min

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The episode explores the meaning of Galut and the distinction between heresy and unbelief in the context of modern Israeli society.

What is the difference between heresy and unbelief? Which more accurately applies to the חִלּוֹנִים in Israel today?

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Host: Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz

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Books & works: גָּלוּת אֱדוֹם, חִלּוֹנִים

Places: Israel

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