Poster with drawing depicting current climate of antisemitism and incitement against Jews in the Soviet Union in protest of participation of Britain at a Human Rights Conference in Moscow.
Contains two works. The first, by Nathan ben Jehiel of Rome, is attributed to the 14th century; the second, by Samson ha-Nakdan, is attributed to the 14th or 15th century. The first work is written... Show moreContains two works. The first, by Nathan ben Jehiel of Rome, is attributed to the 14th century; the second, by Samson ha-Nakdan, is attributed to the 14th or 15th century. The first work is written on parchment by a scribe named Ḥayim on colophon; place unknown. Each leaf has 3 columns with 46 lines; Ashkenazic script. Show less
Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm devotes this shiur to the question of agunahs (aguno)t, in memory of Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Spektor who was know for his efforts on behalf of agunahs. There are certain lenienci... Show moreRabbi Dr. Norman Lamm devotes this shiur to the question of agunahs (aguno)t, in memory of Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Spektor who was know for his efforts on behalf of agunahs. There are certain leniencies when dealing with question of agunah: accepting written testimony, testimony of slave, or a witness who heard from witness. In some cases rabbis have power to uproot kiddushin retroactively. Various opinions regarding concept of hazakah in regard to married woman. Show less
Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm devotes this shiur to the question of agunahs (agunot), in memory of Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Spektor who was know for his efforts on behalf of agunahs. There are certain lenienci... Show moreRabbi Dr. Norman Lamm devotes this shiur to the question of agunahs (agunot), in memory of Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Spektor who was know for his efforts on behalf of agunahs. There are certain leniencies when dealing with question of agunah: accepting written testimony, testimony of slave, or a witness who heard from witness. In some cases rabbis have power to uproot kiddushin retroactively. Various opinions regarding concept of hazakah in regard to married woman. Show less
Interview with the Genacks, involved in the campaign for Leonid Rigerman and prime organizers of the massive Soviet Jewry rally in Madison Square Garden, December 1971. Recorded in New York, NY.
Interview with Morey Schapira and David Waksberg. Schapira served as president of New England Student Struggle for Soviet Jewry, president of Bay Area Council for Soviet Jews, and national presiden... Show moreInterview with Morey Schapira and David Waksberg. Schapira served as president of New England Student Struggle for Soviet Jewry, president of Bay Area Council for Soviet Jews, and national president of Union of Councils for Soviet Jews. Waksberg was executive director of Bay Area Council for Soviet Jews, and national vice president of Union of Councils for Soviet Jews. Recorded in Palo Alto, CA. Show less
Poster publicizing a mission to Washington, DC to meet with members of Congress regarding Soviet Jewry, with graphic of protesting at the U.S. Capitol building.
