About this episode

The episode explores antisemitism through the lens of Jewish history and the writings of the Rambam in relation to recent events.

Antisemitism Explained through Jewish history, Israel, Islam, Hamas, October 7, Zionism, media bias in the Middle East, and one of Judaism’s greatest scholars—the Rambam. In Episode 127 of Middle East In Less Than Five Minutes , we examine a remarkable passage from the Rambam’s Iggeret Teman (Epistle to Yemen), written more than 850 years ago, and why many believe it speaks directly to the events of October 7, 2023. Topics include: • The Rambam (Maimonides) and the Iggeret Teman • Jewish life under medieval Islamic rule• Psalm 120: “I am peace, but when I speak, they are for war”• October 7 and historical patterns of antisemitism• Islam, Jewish history, and religious persecution• Yemen, forced conversions, and the Almohads• Zionism as a response to centuries of Jewish vulnerability• Israel, Hamas, peace, and historical memory• Why medieval Jewish writings remain relevant today Middle East In Less Than Five Minutes explores antisemitism through Middle East history, Jewish history, Zionism history, Israel, Hamas, Islam, terrorism, anti-Zionism, media bias, and the historical context often missing from today’s public debate. Keywords: Antisemitism Explained, October 7, Rambam…

People in this episode

Host: IgalSc

Topics covered

• Antisemitism
• Jewish history
• Islam
• Zionism
• media bias
• historical context

Keywords

• Antisemitism Explained
• October 7
• Rambam
• Maimonides
• Iggeret Teman
• Israel
• Hamas
• Islam
• Jewish History
• Zionism History

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hamas, Zionism

Books & works: Iggeret Teman

Places: Israel, Yemen, Middle East, Islam

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