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Sunday, January 25, 2015
2:30 pm
Schmoozing and perusing library resources starts at 2:00
How did Jews get to Europe? - Part 1
Avraham Groll
The first part of this presentation will explore the major Jewish shift to Europe, and why the significant settlement of Jews in Europe happened in the 9th and 10th centuries. What happened? What prompted the switch from Babylonia, where Jews had a continuous presence for more than 1000 years, to leave?
To answer these questions, this presentation will explore the general migration of Jews from antiquity through the Middle Ages. Using biblical, rabbinic and other historical sources, we will discuss why Jews chose (or were forced) to leave the Land of Israel, where they resettled, and under what conditions they lived. We will also discuss the dividing line between Antiquity and the Medieval era, and its ramifications on the Jewish settlement.
By understanding the Jewish migration patterns, and the circumstances under which they operated, we will be granted a deeper appreciation of our collective Jewish heritage and family history.
To answer these questions, this presentation will explore the general migration of Jews from antiquity through the Middle Ages. Using biblical, rabbinic and other historical sources, we will discuss why Jews chose (or were forced) to leave the Land of Israel, where they resettled, and under what conditions they lived. We will also discuss the dividing line between Antiquity and the Medieval era, and its ramifications on the Jewish settlement.
By understanding the Jewish migration patterns, and the circumstances under which they operated, we will be granted a deeper appreciation of our collective Jewish heritage and family history.
Avraham Groll is the Director of Business Operations for JewishGen. After studying in Israel at Yeshivat Ohr Yerushalayim, he received a BS from Ramapo College, and an MBA from Montclair State University. He is currently pursuing an MA in Judaic Studies at Touro College. He is married to Dina, and has three children, Chaim, Miriam and Shifra.
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How did Jews get to Europe? - Part 2
Avraham Groll
Thursday, February 19, 2015
7:30 pm
Sharing is Caring
Thursday, March 19, 2015
7:30 pm
How did Jews get to Europe? - Part 2
Avraham Groll
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