In the Medieval period, Jerusalem was repeatedly fought over and at times only 2 Jews lived there. Yet there were always those who braved making Aliya including Ramban, Bartenura and Rav Yechiel of Paris – all recording accounts of their journey. But who were the Mamluks? Where is the Holy Toothpick? And who built the Sultan’s Pool?
To book a place on the Maharal Prague trip 8th-11th September: giana.elav@gmail.com
Chapters
00:00 Welcome Back and Celebrations
03:07 Reflections on the Poland Trip
06:01 The Crusades and Their Impact on Jerusalem
08:48 The Aftermath of the Crusader Conquest
12:10 Saladin’s Rise and the Muslim Response
15:02 The Third Crusade and Negotiations for Jerusalem
17:52 The Mamluks and Their Rule
21:02 The Jewish Presence in Jerusalem
24:07 The Aliyah of Scholars to Eretz Yisrael
27:01 The Ottoman Conquest and Its Effects
30:03 Life in Jerusalem Under Ottoman Rule
32:52 The Economic and Social Conditions of Jews
36:02 Travel and Migration to Eretz Yisrael
39:01 The Keys of Jerusalem and Their Significance
42:09 The Jewish Community in Jerusalem
45:01 The Future of Jerusalem and Upcoming Topics
