Tag Archives: Jesus and Pharisees

Jesus in the Talmud

What does the Talmud actually say about Jesus? Is it true that he is described as boiling in excrement in hell? How did the ancient Jewish Sages view Jesus and his origins? Discover the surprising truth in this eye-opening class.

*This class was delivered in July of 2026 at the Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center, at a yearly event started by Rev. George Balasko to promote interfaith dialogue and help Christians learn more about Jews. Past speakers have included Rabbi Benjamin Blech and Professor Lawrence H. Schiffman. For my talk at this event last year, on Noahide Laws, see here.

The 7 Types of Pharisees

Did Rabbinic Judaism really come from Pharisee Judaism? Were the Sages of the Talmud themselves Pharisees (“Perushim”)? Find out the surprising answer in this short video!

For the full class on ‘Understanding Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes’, see here.

Please see also ‘The Mystery and Mysticism of the Essenes’

Judaism vs. Christianity

How did Christianity emerge, and why did it split from Judaism to become a religion of its own? In this class we explore the true origins of Christianity, and explain the Jewish position on Jesus. Also discussed is the purpose of Christianity in world history, and some rabbinic perspectives on the religion.