1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode we look at the conundrum of assimilated Jews and national identity. How much was this a factor in Einstein’s life? How much was Einstein challenged professionally by his being Jewish? How did he react to this?&amp;nbsp; We start looking at one of the key reasons Einstein was attracted to Spinoza’s philosophy, Spinoza’s approach of determinism. Is there a difference between why Einstein held of this philosophy and why Spinoza held of this philosophy? Nach Yomi:&amp;nbsp;Join R' Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. We are currently learning Shoftim. Click&amp;nbsp;here&amp;nbsp;to join!&amp;nbsp; For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at&amp;nbsp;jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY:&amp;nbsp;CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS Jewish History Uncensored http://jewishhistoryuncensored.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24316038/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/24316038