How did geographic diversity and separation impact rabbinic culture? In the season opener, we begin with the story of the four captives, the story that ended season one. This narrative offers an example of how rabbinic learning spread. We introduce the challenges and opportunities that faced Jewish communities which connect our four regions: Muslim Spain and North Africa, France, Germany, and Christian Spain. The season also includes a stand-alone episode about the monumental figure of Maimonides.

Hosted by: Rabbi Mordecai Marcus Schwartz
Produced by Ellie Gettinger
Edited by Sarah Brown
Cover art: Lee Willet
Theme music: Stock media provided by u19_studios / Pond5