Past Programs
Judaism - 2008
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Rosa Robota Gate Read Transcript
12/10/2008
Rosa Robota, a polish Jewish inmate of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp during WWII, organised the only attempt to blow up the Crematorium used to burn bodies at Auschwitz on 7 October 1944. Holocaust survivor, Sam Spitzer, has commemorated this forgotten heroine in the Rosa Robota Gate at Montefiore Home in Sydney.
The Ark Goes to Israel, Pt 5 - Beit She'an Read Transcript
29/06/2008
Sitting at the junction of the Jordan River Valley and the Jezreel Valley in northern Israel, Beit She'an was founded more than 2000 years ago. Archaeologist Walter Zanger takes Rachael Kohn to the site of this ancient city where tiled avenues and one of the world's oldest theatres have been unearthed.
The Ark Goes to Israel, Pt 4 - Zodiacs in Synagogues Read Transcript
22/06/2008
Ancient synagogues in Israel, such as in Zippori (Sepphoris) in the lower Galilee, boasted mosaic illustrations, and in some cases featured the zodiac as a central motif. According to our archaeological guide, Walter Zanger, Zippori's most beautiful feature is the 'Mona Lisa' mosaic in the Dionysus House.
The Ark Goes to Israel, Pt 3 - Masada Read Transcript
15/06/2008
Herod's lavish palace 450 metres above the Dead Sea was also the site of the Zealots' last stand against the Romans in 73 CE. Masada is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and our archaeological guide, Walter Zanger, takes us through this remarkable site.
The Ark Goes to Israel, Pt 2 - Under the Temple Mount Read Transcript
08/06/2008
Secret tunnels and a gate to the Holy of Holies in the ancient Jewish Temple of Jerusalem caused more than a stir when it was discovered. Archaeological guide, Walter Zanger, takes Rachael Kohn on an underground tour of the sites.
The Ark Goes to Israel, Pt 1 - Jaffa Gate Read Transcript
01/06/2008
Walter Zanger is a former rabbi who is now an archaeology expert in Israel. For the month of June he'll be revealing some of Israel's most fascinating archaeological discoveries, such as the Herodian tunnels under the Western Wall of the Old City of Jerusalem, the ancient synagogue of Beit Alpha, and that jewel of the Galilee, the ancient city of Zippori (Sepphoris).
The Origins of the Eucharist Read Transcript
27/04/2008
Is the central sacrament of the Christian Church a true reflection of what Jesus meant when he said, 'this is my blood' and 'this is my flesh'? Bruce Chilton reveals a different meaning of the Last Supper rite.
The Great Synagogue Read Transcript
16/03/2008
Home to the oldest Jewish congregation in Australia, the Great Synagogue was built in Sydney 130 years ago by the architect, Thomas Rowe, who also designed a number of churches, including St Mark's Darlinghurst. The Synagogue's cathedral-like grandeur caused a stir at the time, but it would become a leading Jewish institution in Australian life. Rabbi Emeritus, Dr Raymond Apple, has co-written its history.
