Rabbi Sacks Book Prize Podcast
Yeshiva University's Sacks Book Prize, funded by the Rohr Family, recognizes a recently published book deeply sourced in Jewish texts with broad appeal within and beyond the Jewish community, in keeping with the scholarly legacy of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. Join us to learn more about the winning and finalist books from conversations with their authors.
Rabbi Sacks Book Prize Podcast
Becoming Elijah
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Sacks-Herenstein Center
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Season 1
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Episode 3
Join Dr. Shira Weiss of the Sacks-Herenstein Center of Yeshiva University for a conversation with Daniel Matt, author of Sacks Book Prize winner, Becoming Elijah: Prophet of Transformation (Yale, 2022). Professor Matt brings Elijah to life as he traces the prophet's transformation from depictions in the Bible, Rabbinic Judaism, Kabbalah, Jewish ritual and other faith traditions, and uncovers how Elijah continues to inspire.