History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast

#166: Jerusalem III : 1099-1568

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast

Show Notes

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?

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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

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