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Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time

Welcome to Everything Jewish – 10 Minutes at a Time! A podcast about Judaism, Jewish history, Jewish culture, religion, traditions, literature, holidays, and the fascinating world of Jewish life—all in about ten minutes at a time. Whether you"re Jewish, Jew-curious, or simply interested in learning about Judaism and Jewish culture, each bite-sized episode explores a different topic in a clear, engaging, and approachable way. Discover the stories, people, ideas, beliefs, customs, and cultural

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11:28

The Expulsion of the Jews from England in 10 Minutes

Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time ·

2026/09/22

In 1290, King Edward I ordered the expulsion of all Jews from England, ending more than two centuries of Jewish life in the kingdom and making England the first major European nation to permanently expel its entire Jewish population. The expulsion followed decades of mounting restrictions, heavy taxation, accusations of usury and ritual murder, and growing religious hostility. In this episode, we'll explore how England's Jewish community rose and fell during the Middle Ages, why the Crown turned

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10:49

The Burning of the Talmud in 10 MInutes

Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time ·

2026/09/21

For centuries, the Talmud has stood at the heart of Jewish learning—but it has also been the target of censorship, confiscation, and destruction. Beginning with the 1240 Disputation of Paris, accusations against the Talmud led to the public burning of thousands of handwritten manuscripts in Paris in 1242, one of the greatest cultural losses in Jewish history. In this episode, we'll explore why the Talmud came under attack, how church authorities and later governments sought to suppress Jewish

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11:04

History of the Jewish Star Yellow Badge in 10 Minutes

Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time ·

2026/09/20

Today, the yellow Star of David is most closely associated with the Holocaust, but the practice of forcing Jews to wear identifying badges began more than 700 years earlier. From medieval Islamic lands to the decrees of the Fourth Lateran Council in 1215, governments and religious authorities used distinctive clothing, hats, badges, and colored symbols to separate Jews from the rest of society. In this episode, we'll trace the history of the Jewish badge from its earliest origins through medieval

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11:36

The Fourth Lateran Council and the Jews in 10 Minutes

Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time ·

2026/09/19

Convened by Pope Innocent III in 1215, the Fourth Lateran Council was one of the most influential church councils of the Middle Ages, shaping Christian doctrine, church governance, and the relationship between Christians and non-Christians. Among its many decrees were several that profoundly affected Jewish communities across Europe, including requirements that Jews wear distinctive clothing or badges, restrictions on holding public office, and limitations designed to reinforce separation between

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11:29

The Balfour Declaration and the British Mandate in 10...

Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time ·

2026/09/18

Issued in 1917, the Balfour Declaration was a brief but world-changing statement in which the British government expressed its support for establishing a "national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine while also pledging not to prejudice the civil and religious rights of the existing non-Jewish communities. Following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire after World War I, Britain governed the region under the British Mandate for Palestine from 1920 to 1948, attempting to balance competing promises

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07:22

The Acharonim in 10 Minutes

Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time ·

2026/09/17

In this episode of Everything Jewish, 10 Minutes at a Time, we reach the era of the Acharonim — the "Later Ones" — the final major group of rabbinic authorities who shaped Jewish law and thought from the 16th century all the way into the modern period. Following the towering Rishonim and the publication of the Shulchan Aruch, these brilliant scholars including the Beit Yosef, the Vilna Gaon, the Chatam Sofer, the Noda B'Yehuda, and many others analyzed, debated, and applied halacha to an

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08:09

The Rishonim in 10 Minutes

Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time ·

2026/09/16

In this episode of Everything Jewish, 10 Minutes at a Time, we enter the remarkable era of the Rishonim — the "Early Ones" — the medieval giants who shaped Jewish law, philosophy, and commentary as we know it today. From the 11th to the 15th centuries, towering figures like Rashi, Rambam (Maimonides), Ramban (Nachmanides), Tosafists, and Rif rose across France, Spain, Germany, and North Africa, producing groundbreaking commentaries on the Talmud, codifying halacha, and courageously engaging with

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08:04

The Geonim in 10 Minutes

Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time ·

2026/09/15

Dive into the era of the supreme intellectual titans of the medieval Jewish world as we explore the Geonim, the heads of the prestigious Babylonian academies of Sura and Pumbedita who ruled the Jewish spiritual landscape from approximately 600 to 1040 CE. In this episode, we unpack how these "Geniuses" transformed the newly finalized Talmud into a practical, living constitution for a global diaspora. We'll examine the rise of the Responsa—the first international "ask-the-expert" mail system—where

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07:59

The Savoraim in 10 Minutes

Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time ·

2026/09/14

Dive into the mysterious "Bridge Generation" of Jewish history as we explore the era of the Savorim, the group of Babylonian scholars who operated between roughly 500 and 600 CE. In this episode, we uncover the crucial role these "Reasoners" played in the shadows of history, standing at the precarious intersection between the completion of the Talmud and the rise of the Geonim. We'll investigate how the Savorim served as the final editors of the Babylonian Talmud, polishing the text, clarifying

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09:38

The Amoraim in 10 Minutes

Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time ·

2026/09/13

Dive into the age of the Amoraim, the "Speakers" and "Interpreters" who dominated the intellectual landscape of the Land of Israel and Babylonia from approximately 200 to 500 CE. In this episode, we explore how these master scholars took the concise, often cryptic rulings of the Mishnah and subjected them to centuries of rigorous, high-speed debate and logical scrutiny. We'll follow the shift of the Jewish center of gravity from the Galilee to the great academies of the East—Sura, Pumbedita, and

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12:13

The Tannaim in 10 Minutes

Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time ·

2026/09/12

Step into the world of the Tannaim, the "Teachers" of the Land of Israel who operated from the beginning of the common era until approximately 200 CE. In this episode, we explore the high-stakes period following the destruction of the Second Temple, a time of national crisis when this group of elite scholars undertook the monumental task of preserving the Oral Law before it could be forgotten. We'll dive into the legendary debates of Hillel and Shammai, the strategic brilliance of Yohanan ben

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05:19

The Zugot in 10 Minutes

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2026/09/11

In this episode of Everything Jewish, 10 Minutes at a Time, we meet the Zugot — the legendary Pairs of sages who led the Jewish people during one of its most turbulent centuries. As the Second Temple stood but political storms raged between Pharisees, Sadducees, and foreign powers, these paired leaders — from Yose ben Yoezer and Yose ben Yochanan all the way to Hillel and Shammai — served as the bridges between the Soferim and the later rabbis. Together they preserved Torah transmission, clashed

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07:29

The Soferim in 10 Minutes

Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time ·

2026/09/10

In this episode of Everything Jewish, 10 Minutes at a Time, we step into one of the most transformative eras in Jewish history: the time of the Soferim, the Scribes. As the biblical prophets fall silent and the Jewish people return from Babylonian exile, a new class of dedicated scholars emerges to preserve, interpret, and transmit the Torah to an evolving nation. Who were these Soferim? How did they lay the essential foundations for what would later become Rabbinic Judaism? And why does their

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06:46

Deborah the Prophetess in 10 Minutes

Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time ·

2026/09/09

Join us on this episode of Everything Jewish, 10 Minutes at a Time, as we shine a light on one of the most remarkable women in Jewish history: Deborah the Prophetess, Judge, and military leader. In a time of Canaanite oppression, Deborah rose as the only female judge mentioned in the Book of Judges, dispensing wisdom under her palm tree, inspiring the people, and fearlessly commanding the Israelite army to victory against the mighty forces of Sisera. In just ten minutes, we explore her extraordinary

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07:10

The Seven Nations of Canaan in 10 Minutes

Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time ·

2026/09/08

Join us on this episode of Everything Jewish, 10 Minutes at a Time, as we tackle one of the most morally challenging topics in the Torah: the command to conquer and destroy the seven nations of Canaan. When the Israelites finally entered the Promised Land, they were instructed to drive out — and in some cases utterly destroy — the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. In just ten minutes, we explore who these seven nations were, why the Torah gives such a

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07:04

Joshua and the Walls of Jericho in 10 Minutes

Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time ·

2026/09/07

Join us on this episode of Everything Jewish, 10 Minutes at a Time, as we march with Joshua and the Israelites around the fortified walls of Jericho in one of the most dramatic military and spiritual victories in the Torah. After forty years in the desert, Joshua takes command and faces his first major test in the Promised Land: conquering the heavily walled city of Jericho. In just ten minutes, we explore the divine battle plan that required no swords or siege engines — just seven days of marching,

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07:13

Balaam's Talking Donkey in 10 Minutes

Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time ·

2026/09/06

Join us on this episode of Everything Jewish, 10 Minutes at a Time, as we explore one of the most unusual and entertaining stories in the Torah: Balaam's talking donkey. Hired by the king of Moab to curse the Jewish people, the pagan prophet Balaam sets out on his journey, only to be stopped by his own donkey, who suddenly speaks and argues with him after seeing an angel blocking the path. In just ten minutes, we unpack the humor, the irony, and the deep lessons hidden in this bizarre episode — why

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07:43

Korach's Rebellion in 10 Minutes

Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time ·

2026/09/05

Join us on this episode of Everything Jewish, 10 Minutes at a Time, as we dive into one of the most dramatic and dangerous power struggles in the Torah: Korach's Rebellion. When Korach, a wealthy and charismatic Levite, along with Dathan and Abiram, challenged the leadership of Moses and Aaron, it sparked a revolt that threatened the very foundation of the Jewish people in the wilderness. In just ten minutes, we explore what drove Korach's rebellion, the dangerous mix of ego, jealousy, and populism

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07:51

The Twelve Spies in 10 Minutes

Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time ·

2026/09/04

Join us on this episode of Everything Jewish, 10 Minutes at a Time, as we unpack one of the most consequential and tragic stories in the Torah: the mission of the 12 Spies. Sent by Moses to scout the Land of Israel, these tribal leaders returned with a report that shattered the confidence of an entire generation and changed the course of Jewish history. In just ten minutes, we explore what really happened in the Land of Canaan, why ten spies lost faith while Joshua and Caleb held strong, the

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08:57

"Love Your Neighbor as Yourself" in 10 Minutes

Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time ·

2026/09/03

Join us on this episode of Everything Jewish, 10 Minutes at a Time, as we explore one of the most famous and powerful commandments in the Torah: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' In just ten minutes, we dive into the depth of this seemingly simple verse from Leviticus, examining what it actually means according to Jewish sources — from the Talmud and Rashi to Maimonides and modern thinkers. Is it just about being nice? Does it include strangers? What about loving difficult people? We unpack the

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