Halachic Colonialism: A Case Study of Rabbinic Violence in Yemen

We had a wonderful turnout for our Shiur with The Ḥabura at Porat Yosef in Hendon. Together, we explored the themes of Halachic colonialism and rabbinic violence, analyzing a painful letter from the Maharitz (1713-1805) regarding the invasion of Sefirat HaOmer mourning customs into Yemen’s Jewish community. (4/28/2025) A heartfelt thank you to my dear friend and founder of The Ḥabura, Sina Kahen, for organizing the shiur and for his warm introduction; to Porat Yosef for graciously hosting us; and to my dear friend Daniel Isaac Saul for everything he did to make this evening happen. — Please find the source sheet at the link below: https://shiviti.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Peulat-Tza… — Shiviti's official YouTube channel! Subscribe for the newest audio and video coming out of Shiviti/Kehillat Shaar HaShamayim! Shiviti www.shiviti.org Kehillat Shaar HaShamayim www.kshsd.org Personal Site www.RabbiYonatanHalevy.com