Napoleon’s Jewish Assembly, the Septuagint, and the Quest to Decode the Jewish Secret

When Revolutionary France convened its Jewish leaders to explain their religion, what guided their decisions on whether to accede to the expectations of modernity or firmly express Judaism’s difference? Dive into a fascinating episode of Jewish history and its long echoes through Jewish life and literature. This lecture was delivered by Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin at the 18th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: https://jretreat.com. --- Subscribe to our channel for more of the best Jewish video content on YouTube. The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) has the largest collection of Jewish media content. Our exclusive videos range from Torah insights to the most hotly debated contemporary topics. Follow us on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/myJLI Instagram: https://instagram.com/myjli/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jewishlearninginstitute Twitter: https://twitter.com/myJLI See our full video library here: https://www.torahcafe.com/ Visit our website here: https://www.myjli.com/ ABOUT JLI Serving learning centers in over 1,800 communities and on the internet, the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) is the world's preeminent provider of Jewish learning. The mission of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute is to inspire Jewish learning worldwide and to transform Jewish life and the greater community through Torah study. To make Jewish learning accessible and personally meaningful to every Jew, regardless of background or affiliation. JLI's insightful curriculum utilizes cutting-edge pedagogical techniques, embracing the multiple intelligence model and utilizing multimedia and an array of approaches to engage, educate, and inspire all kinds of minds in a dynamic Jewish learning experience.