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Sparks of History

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Sparks of History Podcast features insightful and entertaining interviews with renown world historians. Our experts, including Pulitzer Prize winners, provide deep knowledge and unique perspectives. Connecting World History with Jewish History.

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00:51:20

To be Holy but Human Reflections Upon My Rebbe, Harav...

Sparks of History ·

2025/05/12

Amital Rav Amital’s teachings shaped my understanding of Jewish history, identity, and faith. He saw history not as a series of random events, but as a purposeful divine journey leading to redemption. He emphasized that our relationship with God is reflected in the state of the Jewish people, and that the sanctification of His name is deeply intertwined with our national condition. Rav Amital urged us to approach religion with simplicity, authenticity and humility, blending rigorous study with moral

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00:52:02

Rabbi Akiva's Enduring Impact: A Conversation with...

Sparks of History ·

2025/05/09

A Compelling Portrait of One of the Greatest and Most Influential of Our Sages Most of us learned the familiar story as children: Akiva, the illiterate shepherd who became, with his wife’s unswerving support, one of the greatest sages of our history. Now, Avrohom Yom Tov (Abie) Rotenberg shows us how to truly understand the story of R’ Akiva, in all its depth and glory. Who was this man, whom even Moshe Rabbeinu hailed for his greatness? What did his wife Rachel see in him to make her abandon her

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00:56:48

When the Stones Speak: The Remarkable Discovery of...

Sparks of History ·

2025/04/29

This is the untold story of the rediscovery of the ancient City of David in Jerusalem and the powerful evidence that proves the Jewish people’s historical and indigenous connection to the Holy Land.Since the founding of Israel in 1948, the Jewish people have faced nine wars against multiple enemies. Yet, beyond the physical conflicts, a deeper ideological battle has been waged against Israel and the Jewish people. This war, crafted by certain Arab leaders and echoed by international organizations

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00:49:13

How to Celebrate: A Historic Halachic Take on Yom...

Sparks of History ·

2025/04/24

Whatis the history of how Yom HaAtzmaut and Yom Yerushalayim were first establishedin the State of Israel?Howdid different Israeli political leaders and rabbinic authorities collaborate,or disagree, on establishing these holidays Howhave the customs and public ceremonies of Yom HaAtzmaut and Yom Yerushalayim changedor developed since they were first instituted? Arethere examples in Jewish tradition—such as certain fast days or festivedates—that might parallel the celebratory nature of Yom HaAtzmaut

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00:48:49

AI and Torah Codes: Unlocking the Hidden Messages of...

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2025/04/06

How would youdefine the concept of Torah Codes? Are they truly hidden messages, or are theypatterns we impose on the text?What is thehistorical basis for the belief in Torah Codes? Do we find early sourcesmentioning this idea? What are some ofthe most compelling examples of Torah Codes that have been discovered? Skeptics arguethat similar patterns can be found in other texts. How do you respond to thesecritiques? Are Torah Codesmeant to be a proof of divine authorship, or do they serve another

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00:50:10

The Second Temple Era: From Cyrus to Rome - Rabbi...

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2025/04/02

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Don Isaac Abarbanel: The Visionary Leader & Scholar...

Sparks of History ·

2025/03/26

Can you give us a brief introductionto Don Isaac Abarbanel and his historical significance?How did Abarbanel view the conversosand what was his relationship with the? What role did the Abarbanel play inthe Spanish expulsion of 1492, and how did it shape his writings? The Abarbanel was both a statesmanand a Torah scholar. How did these two roles influence each other? His commentaries are known for theirunique style. How do they differ from those of other commentaries like Rashi,Ramban, or the Ibn

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01:05:42

Engaging the Essence – The Torah Philosophy of the...

Sparks of History ·

2025/03/18

Engagingthe Essence – The Torah Philosophy of the Lubavitcher RebbeWhat is thethesis of the book? How did theTanya shape the Rebbe’s worldview and leadership? How does theRebbe’s Coronation Maamer encapsulate the Rebbe’s outlook? What wasunique about the Rebbe’s view regarding Dira BaTahtonim? What was theunderlying spiritual concept driving the Mitzva Tank projects? How did theRebbe understand “free choice”? Why did theRebbe place such importance to global outreach, no matter where, no matter

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00:36:22

The Hidden Depths of Purim – Rabbi Dovid Kaplan...

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2025/03/10

What was the reason behind Haman’s hatred—wasit personal, political, or theological? Why was Haman so confident that he could wipeout the Jewish people? Did he see the Jews as politically weak, morallycompromised, or lacking divine protection? What is the significance of Mordechai refusingto bow to Haman? Was he correct? And how does this connect to Jewishresilience? Why did Mordechai instruct Esther to remainsilent about her Jewish identity initially, and what does this suggest aboutJewish survival

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01:24:12

Kabbalah and the Rupture of Modernity: An Existential...

Sparks of History ·

2025/03/09

Kabbalah and the Rupture ofModernity: An Existential History of Chabad HasidismKabbalah and the Rupture of Modernity provides a comprehensive intellectual and institutional history of Chabad Hasidism through the Kabbalistic concept of ṣimṣum. The onset of modernity, Eli Rubin argues, was heralded by this startling idea: existence itself is predicated on a self-inflicted 'rupture' in the infinite assertion of divinity. Centuries of theoretical disputations concerning ṣimṣum ultimately morphed

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00:51:22

Great Disputes in Jewish History: Maimonides,...

Sparks of History ·

2025/02/17

Great Disputes in Jewish History: Maimonides, Hasidism, Zionism & Women’s Roles - Rabbi Mayer Schiller

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00:00:00

The Mystery of Jewish History - Rabbi Pinchas Winston

Sparks of History ·

2025/02/12

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00:59:34

Life, Legacy and Light of Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook -...

Sparks of History ·

2025/02/06

Life, Legacy and Light of Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook - Rabbi Ari Shvat, Director Rav Kook Archives

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00:00:00

A Light From Zion: Why Israeli Innovation Matters to...

Sparks of History ·

2025/02/03

A Light From Zion: Why Israeli Innovation Matters to the World - Rabbi Dr. Yossi Ives

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00:42:58

The Aruch HaShulchan and the Lost World of Torah: ...

Sparks of History ·

2025/01/23

The Aruch HaShulchan and the Lost World of Torah: Pre-War Europe to Auschwitz - Rabbi Ilan Segal

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00:54:42

The Eleventh Plague: Jews and Pandemics from the...

Sparks of History ·

2025/01/20

The Eleventh Plague: Jews and Pandemics from the Bible to COVID-19 - Dr. Jeremy Brown

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00:53:57

What Was Really Revealed at Sinai? Commandments,...

Sparks of History ·

2025/01/12

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If You Will It: Rebuilding Jewish Peoplehood for the...

Sparks of History ·

2025/01/08

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Discovering the Lost 10 Tribes of Israel: History and...

Sparks of History ·

2024/12/25

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00:45:45

Jonathan (Yonason) Rosenblum on Greatness: Ordinary...

Sparks of History ·

2024/12/22

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