Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch and Zev Eleff

About this episode

The episode discusses the influence of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch on American Orthodoxy, featuring a debate between Zev Eleff and the host.

How influential was Rav Samson in the development of American Orthodoxy? Zev Eleff, president of Gratz College, claims: Not much. I disagree. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

People in this episode

Guest: Zev Eleff

Topics covered

• American Orthodoxy
• Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch
• Zev Eleff
• Jewish education
• podcasting

Keywords

• Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch
• Zev Eleff
• American Orthodoxy
• Jewish education
• podcasting

Sponsors

JewishPodcasts.fm

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gratz College

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