On Sabbatai Zevi - Dr. Jeremy Fogel and Prof. Avriel Bar-Levav

Oyf Simches: On the Significance of Crises in Jewish History
Episode 5 - The Lure of a False Promise: Sabbatai Zevi
Centuries of exile seemed on the brink of conclusion with the advent of the Messiah, Sabbatai Zevi, who drew millions of Jews to him. However, their hopes were dashed when, at the peak of their jubilation, Sabbatai Zevi abruptly converted to Islam, shocking his devoted followers and plunging them into confusion and uncertainty.
But who was Sabbatai Zevi, and how did he ascend to such prominence? In our latest episode, Dr. Jeremy Fogel and Prof. Avriel Bar-Levav unravel the enigmatic tale of Judaism's most prominent and controversial failed Messiah, and examine rare manuscripts housed in the collections of the National Library of Israel.

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