Don Isaac Abravanel in 10 Minutes

Podcast: Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time · Adam Diament

Opublikowano: 2026-09-23

Born in 1437, Don Isaac Abravanel was one of the most remarkable figures in Jewish history—a statesman, financier, biblical commentator, philosopher, and leader who stood at the crossroads of the Jewish Middle Ages and the dawn of the modern era. Serving as treasurer and advisor to the kings of Portugal and later Spain, Abravanel witnessed firsthand the events leading to the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492, ultimately joining his fellow Jews in exile rather than abandoning his faith. In this episode, we'll explore the extraordinary life of Don Isaac Abravanel, his enduring contributions to Jewish biblical scholarship, hi...