Hitzonim is a blog that taps into the history of Jewish thought that is often left out of mainstream Jewish discourse. We take our name here from the concept of Sefarim Hitzonim—texts that were once considered too controversial or divergent for the traditional Jewish canon. Here, we embrace the outsider’s perspective, delving into narratives and ideas from the Jewish diaspora that challenge the status quo.
From the sacred pages of the Babylonian Talmud to the Bundhist, diasporic philosophy of doikayt, or hereness, we seek to build a community that appreciates the full spectrum of Jewish thought, and especially ideas that have been marginalized or exist outside of contemporary Jewish institutions.
Hang out and rediscover the marginalized wisdom of our heritage, as we tug hidden strands of Jewish thought into the light.
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