Hebrew Voices #235 – The Illustrated Cairo Genizah: Part 1

February 4, 2026

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #235 - The Illustrated Cairo Genizah: Part 1, Nehemia interviews renowned expert Dr. Melonie Schmierer-Lee about her latest work. The discussion highlights the diverse range of manuscripts found in the Genizah - from the mundane details of daily life to the sacred preservation of Scripture.

I look forward to reading your comments!

Related Verses

Talmud Sanhedrin 68a

Books Mentioned

The Illustrated Cairo Genizah by Nick Posegay, Melonie Chmierer-Lee
The Kuzari (early 12th c.) by Judah HaLevi
Shulchan Aruch (1565) by Joseph Caro
Halakhah, Shulchan Arukh | Sefaria
Mishneh Torah (late 12th c.) by Moses ben Maimon
Halakhah, Mishneh Torah | Sefaria
Guide for the Perplexed (late 12th c.) by Moses ben Maimon
Guide for the Perplexed | Sefaria

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Comments

MarkFebruary 5, 2026 at 8:05 AM

This may be a dumb question, but: [Observation: It is apparent that the referenced rabbi in this ancient time was aware and warned against the worship of Idols (the practice of magic, etc).] Q: are there any Mishnah on record that promote or validate “safe” extra Jehovah worship on the “high places” or is it condemned? I’m just curious, knowing the continual Scriptural condemning of “high place” idolatry in ancient times, of just how much the Sages/Rabbis warned against it or promoted it.

Dr Gordon, Dr Melonie: Yehovah Bless your Work!
Mark D