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Who were the Ge'onim?
Manage episode 401623601 series 3230985
One of the most important periods in Jewish history was the period of the geonim (600-1000 C.E.). During this period, Jewish life was centered in Babylon where there were two great Yeshivot (schools). The heads of these schools were called Ge'onim, The Ge'onim were effectively the leaders of world Jewry during this period.
A fascinating discussion about the Ge'onim and the Ge'onic period.
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zalman-gordon/support314 episodes
Manage episode 401623601 series 3230985
One of the most important periods in Jewish history was the period of the geonim (600-1000 C.E.). During this period, Jewish life was centered in Babylon where there were two great Yeshivot (schools). The heads of these schools were called Ge'onim, The Ge'onim were effectively the leaders of world Jewry during this period.
A fascinating discussion about the Ge'onim and the Ge'onic period.
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zalman-gordon/support314 episodes
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