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History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast

History for the Curious The most talked-about Jewish History Podcast History for the Curious features the dynamic historian and famous tour guide & lecturer: Rabbi Aubrey Hersh, live from the JLE in London, hosted by myself: Mena Reisner Join us as we cross continents, sail through the centuries, tracing lives, uncovering events and following epic journeys, to reveal the untold stories, the scandals, and the mysteries, that have impacted our history and shaped us into who we are today

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#157 – The Russian Empire V – Genius, Identity &...

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/04/08

(To book the Provence trip with Rabbi Tatz & Rabbi Hersh - email giana.elav@gmail.com)Jewish leadership found itself in a crisis post-1881, affecting not only their options but their identity. In response, Rabbis turned to the international community for help, especially from non-Jewish politicians. This period was exacerbated by the publication of the infamous Protocols of the Elders of Zion and the notorious Kishinev pogrom of 1903, which was followed by the abortive 1905 Revolution. As a

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#156 - The Russian Empire IV - Freedom, Poverty &...

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/03/26

1855 brought a new dawn to Russia, and was embraced by many, although poverty remained a constant.When the Czar was assassinated, all hell broke loose and the Jews were given a stark reminder of their status. By 1897 Socialism, Zionism & Emigration seemed to offer the only routes out. Chapters 00:00 The Shift in Jewish Education and Identity 01:46 The Impact of Tsar Alexander II's Reforms 06:40 The Rise of Jewish Assimilation and National Pride 12:46 The Economic Divide Among Jews 18:02 The

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#155 - The Russian Empire III - Fight or Flight?

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/03/19

Given the extreme circumstances, orders went out to remove informers using all available means; which led to arrests, interrogations and harsh sentences.Meanwhile in 1844, the government issued a new decree forbidding traditional Jewish clothing and head coverings, with dire consequences. Would Sir Moses Montefiore’s visit alleviate any of these difficult challenges? Chapters 00:00 The Struggle Against Forced Assimilation 02:55 The Role of Informants in Jewish Communities 05:47 The

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#154 - The Russian Empire II – Persecution, Heroism &...

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/03/11

Czar Nicholas hated Jews and Judaism in equal measure. He initiated 600 decrees against them over a 30 year period, and destroyed community life in Russia. The terror of his reign is relieved only by the faith and courage of families across the Pale of Settlement, carried out in defiance of the secret police and of Jewish informants. Chapters 00:00 The Jewish Plight in the Russian Empire 02:54 Russian Policies and Jewish Resettlement 06:05 Nicholas I and the Cantonist Decree 08:57 The Impact of

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#153 - The Russian Empire I - Origins, Conquest &...

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/03/03

For centuries, Russia was home to the largest Jewish community in the world. But why did Jews choose to move to a country that never wanted them?Understanding this complex history is at the heart of Jewish Modern history. And was Kiev or Moscow the capital of the Empire. Chapters 00:00 Political Intrigue 11:01 The History of Russian Jewry 25:48 Catherine the Great's Reign and Jewish Policies 27:41 The Transformation of the Russian Empire 30:00 The Jewish Population in Eastern Europe 34:21

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#152 - Jewish Physicians III – Ottoman Vignettes and...

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/02/13

In Eastern Europe quacks and soothsayers were in abundance, as were invented remedies whilst the Ottoman Empire provided refuge from Spain but came with its own risk.But do the best doctors end up in Hell according to Jewish tradition? Can one give a vaccine that also kills people? And may one smoke on Shabbos to perform better surgery? Chapters 00:00 The Landscape of Medical Practice in 18th Century Russia 02:55 The Role of Jewish Physicians in Europe 05:52 The Influence of Jewish Medical

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#151 - Jewish Physicians II - China & the Middle East...

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/02/06

Why did Jewish doctors in the Middle East get involved in Politics? How should modern day doctors combine ethics and law? How many Jewish women medics were there in Europe? Who were the Chinese Jewish physicians? How do we define sanctity of Life? And should everyone own a copy of Pu Ji Fang? Chapters 02:34 Jewish Doctors in the Islamic World 09:50 Cultural Interactions and Medical Ethics 15:04 Conversion and Identity Among Jewish Physicians 18:59 The Role of Women in Jewish Medicine 27:55 Marco

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#150 - Jewish Physicians in History I - feat. Rabbi...

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/01/29

‘My son-in-law the Doctor’ may be a cliche, but it is based on the very real narrative of thousands of Jewish physicians who practiced through the ages. What was their environment during the Middle Ages in Christian Europe? How did Jewish doctors gain their knowledge? Why did the Popes always have a Jewish physician? And how are the Rambam’s medical writings viewed today? Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jewish Medicine and History 02:47 The Role of Jewish Physicians in Europe 06:10 Historical

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#149 - Vienna III : Leading to Darkness

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/01/16

WWI was a catastrophic event for the Austrian Empire, and the Jews immediately became unwelcome residents. When the Chancellor was assassinated it seemed that time was running out. However, Vienna still played host to important people and events in the inter-war years. The Chortkover Rebbe, the founding of Daf Yomi and a Zionist Congress. And then there was the unusual visit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe in 1903 Chapters 00:00 The Rise of Anti-Semitism in Pre-War Austria 02:55 World War I: A Turning

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#148 - Vienna II - pre-WWI: Freud, Herzl & Rabbi Flesch

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/01/07

Why did Vienna produce so many revolutionary Jews?How Jewish was Freud? Was Herzl always a Zionist? Did the Beis Yakov movement actually start in Vienna rather than Krakow? Nathan Birnbaum created the term Zionism - why don’t we know more about him? What was Gustav Mahler’s epitaph on his tombstone? Chapters 03:12 Jewish Identity vs Jewish Society 06:04 Responses to Antisemitism: A Spectrum of Reactions 09:00 Five Cultural Figures and Their Influence 11:51 Theodor Herzl: From Assimilation

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#147 - The BBC: Biased Broadcasting Corporation - The...

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2024/12/26

It has long been suspected that the BBC is anti-Israel and employs pro-Palestinian reporters and editors. But how do you prove suspicion? And how far does the betrayal go? Using objective forensic methodology and scientific analysis, a year long report was created by a team of researchers, spear-headed by Trevor Assesrson, that makes shocking reading and listening. Post-interview we then spoke to Rabbi Zev Leff, Rabbi Osher Weiss and others, to determine how we should

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#146 - 19th Century Vienna - Friends or Enemies?

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2024/12/18

In the 1800s Vienna was one of the world's major cities, yet does not seem to have produced religious leadership? It nevertheless underwent a metamorphosis, which left it the victim of strong prejudice. Why did it experience such phenomenal growth in numbers and how - in just 4 decades - did Vienna become the centre of Jewish culture and science. What role did Rabbi Shmuel Yosef Bloch play? Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jewish History Podcast 02:51 The Importance of Understanding Jewish

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#145 - Chanukah, the West & the ICC Judgement

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2024/12/05

Unlike militant Islam, our enemies in the West don't want the Jews wiped out. But what they are aiming for is far more sinister. It is a battle between Sheker and Emess, that goes back to Biblical times and encompasses Politics, Art & Science.The quest for peace may seem elusive, but in certain ways, we hold the keys to changing the narrative. Summary This conversation delves into the complexities of Jewish identity, the historical context of anti-Semitism, and the current political

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#144 - The Rothschilds III - Five Brothers

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2024/11/27

The ghetto walls were slowly coming down, but Mayer Anschel and Gutele refused to leave the Judengasse.Unusual opportunities arose for the Rothschilds when Napoleon opened a port for smuggling gold, although all was not plain sailing. The result was an international network based on Mayer Amschel's instruction, where unity and the Jewish Nation reigned supreme. Along the way,Taxis & Thurn, the Duke of Wellington & Hersh Liebman all formed part of the enduring and memorable narrative

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#143 - The Rothschilds II - Mayer Amschel: Founder of...

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2024/11/19

Denmark’s bankruptcy gave Rothschild the opportunity he had been pursuing for 30 years, leaving a wake of furious Christian bankers behind him. A branch opens in London and the founder now changes to Family Rothschild, but Judaism remains uppermost. Napoleon’s invasion forces the Rothschilds underground and secrecy, diplomacy and speed become the bywords of the dynasty. Trip Details: Join us in exploring Jewish history across Austria, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia with Rabbis Aubrey Hersh and

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The Rothschilds - Mayer Amschel: The Improbable...

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2024/11/12

The very name conjures up images of immense wealth, of banks and private government deals. It is accompanied by numerous conspiracy theories and unlikely legends. But the beginnings of the dynasty occurred in the overcrowded and isolated confines of the uninhabitable ghetto of Frankfurt.He rose to become the wealthiest Jew in Germany whilst remaining a Jew enclosed in a ghetto. It is a story that has never really been told. One that saw fortunes being lost and gained and that occured in the most

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Why History?

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2024/11/02

The question behind all our podcasts? What can we learn? How does it change us.Our matched funds campaign is now live. If you enjoy History for the Curious, Please sponsor our continued podcasts: www.charityextra.com/jle/podcast The link will be live all of this week

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The Greatest Fundraisers in History

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2024/10/29

During the 20th century, a number of individuals devoted their lives to helping the Jewish People; determined, courageous and innovative. Their fundraising efforts had an enormous impact on the Jewish world. Their stories need to be heard. Charity also raises Halachic dilemmas for donors and recipients alike. And then there is a unique opportunity to introduce a History for the Curious podcast ! Join our fundraiser this week, to help double our audience. Link goes live on Motze Shabbos 2nd

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Dayan Yechezkel Abramsky II – Clashes, Victories &...

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2024/10/14

His arrival to England was accompanied both by miracles and threats. Soon thereafter he was elected as the Av Beis Din in London, where he faced many battles: the non-religious lay leadership, the dangers of the Blitz during WWII and a family that was becoming fragmented. His tenacity and resilience saw him succeed and his influence on British Jewry extends to the present day. Moving to Eretz Yisrael in 1951 brought new challenges and new opportunities for Torah. However his son Chimen was an enigma

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Dayan Yechezkel Abramsky I - Rosh Hashana Episode

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2024/10/01

Brought up in a village which did not have a minyan of Jews; a self-taught child genius. His life was shattered by the Russian civil war and the new anti-religious communist Soviet Union. He was hounded, arrested and eventually imprisoned in Siberia, but his faith remained untouched. His thoughts and writings on Prayer emerge through this period of his life. Summary This conversation delves into the life of Dayan Abramsky, a Jewish figure who faced immense challenges during the Soviet

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