Halakhic Responses to Medieval Persecutions with Dr. Rachel Furst

This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Tragedy & Response"  The slaughter of strong Jewish communities throughout Europe during the Crusades catalyzed the development of the theology of Kiddush Hashem - the choice to martyr one's self rather than undergo forced conversion or murder at the hands of religious persecutors. How did the Halakhic authorities of medieval Ashkenaz react? Click here to view the accompanying source sheet.  This audio was originally recorded on 12/24/2012 as part of Drisha's Winter Week of Learning.