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The Jewish Lives PodcastAuthor: Jewish Lives
The Jewish Lives Podcast is a monthly show that explores the lives of influential Jewish figures. Hosted by Alessandra Wollner, each episode includes an interview with an acclaimed Jewish Lives author. Jewish Lives is a prizewinning series of biography published by Yale University Press and the Leon D. Black Foundation. Join us as we explore the Jewish experience together. Language: en Genres: Arts, Books, Judaism, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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WALTER BENJAMIN
Episode 70
Tuesday, 10 February, 2026
Walter Benjamin (1892–1940) is widely considered one of the most creative cultural critics of the twentieth century.Join us with Harvard University scholar Peter E. Gordon, author of the new biography Walter Benjamin: The Pearl Diver, as we look beyond the image of Benjamin as a tragic figure of German-Jewish history and explore his complex personality of unique and multifaceted gifts.
