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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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#176: Yishmael vs Yisrael X: Echoes of Conflict -...

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/11/06

In the wake of the return of the hostages that survived, challenges abound and life cannot return to normal. Israel confronts the unknown with hope, and across the world the ripples of anti-semitism continue to echo.The UK experienced Jews being killed on Yom Kippur, New York has elected a pro-Hamas mayor, yet various Arab countries have expressed an interest in closer ties with Israel. Rabbi Hersh, Rabbi Leff & Lord Wolfson discuss the global situation for Jews and where we are headed.

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What is Jewish History?

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/10/26

We have produced 175 episodes over the past 4 years BH.But what makes Jewish History special? And what does the future hold? This short clip will give you some insights - https://vimeo.com/1130639528 The link is: www.charityextra.com/jle/hftc

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#175: David Friedman - The Ambassador Who Reshaped...

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/10/23

To watch This Podcast, click here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBpgg1wcQKw&t=2760s A wide-ranging and personal discussion with former U.S. Ambassador David Friedman, describing how his Sledgehammer of Diplomacy shattered old conventions to achieve the historic U.S. Embassy move and usher in the Abraham Accords, exploring the deeply personal balance between his religious conviction and political power in crafting high-stakes foreign policy, laying out his forceful argument for Israeli

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#174: Disputations II - 1263-1414 / Rav Meir Arik...

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/09/29

25 years after Paris the Talmud was being cross-examined again. This time the Christians intended to prove the truth of their faith from within Judaism ! In 1413, the Jews chose silence as their response but many were pressured into conversion. 100 years ago the world lost a halachic genius; Rav Arik created a generation of rabbis. His numerous students include Rav Meir Shapiro & the Tchebiner Rov, while his rulings influence financial law to this day. For information about the Poland

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#173: The Disputations I - Paris 1240

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/09/21

During the 13th century, Europe was controlled by a militant church, and France was ruled by Louis IX - a bitter enemy of the Jews.All copies of the Talmud were seized and four Baalei Tosfos were interrogated in public. How did Jewry recover from this calamity? Was this tragedy related to the burning of the Rambam’s writings? Chapters 00:00 Divine Retribution and Historical Context 04:38 Rambam and Rabbeinu Yonah's Controversy 12:07 The Role of Hillel of Verona 18:45 Yom Kippur and the Nature

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#172: Ramban II - The Church & Eretz Yisrael (feat....

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/09/10

In 1263 the Ramban was forced to attend a public Disputation and defend the truths of the Talmud against attacks by the Dominicans, who were led by an apostate Jew.The Ramban would be exiled from Spain as a result and settle in Eretz Yisrael where he described with both pride and pain of the state of the Jewish community. Using his medical knowledge, the Ramban also authored a central halachic work on healing and consulting doctors for refuah. Chapters 00:00 The Downfall of Edom and

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#171: Ramban I - The Early Conflicts (1194-1270)

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/09/04

By the 13th century, Spain was becoming a more uncomfortable place for Jews, partly due to communal structure. Ramban will engage in dampening the flames of controversy both about the Rambam and regarding power and authority. But he will face strong personal attacks in the process.The Ramban was also a prolific author of sefarim. They range from Halacha to Chumash, Kabbala & Talmud. R' Shmuli Levison joins us to introduce us to these various works and the distinction between Philosophy &

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#170: Holocaust Shadows IV - Survivors, Liberators &...

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/08/02

Many Jews were reluctant first-hand witnesses to Nazi cruelty and suffering. For many Hungarian survivors, often deliberately misled about the truth of Auschwitz's existence, betrayal only added to their pain. Risa Shayowitz - aged a young 95 years old - relays that tragedy, even as she looks only to move forward. An American chaplain in the US Army in April 1945 - Rabbi Hershel Schachter - opened up the gates of Hell. In a little known recording, we hear him describe the piles of bodies, the

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#169: Holocaust Shadows III - The Survivor

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/07/30

We speak of 'Holocaust Survivors' without understanding what they survived, without knowing the trauma and guilt they carried. A young 16-year-old girl (now 97 years old) was taken through the cruelty of Auschwitz - and asked by Mengele to decide the fate of her own mother. How did she find the strength of mind? How did she become a beacon to others, learn to redefine freedom and turn her wounds into a source of hope? And how should Tisha B'Av redefine our understanding of

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#168: Holocaust Shadows II - The Forgeries

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/07/23

Despite being a Western country, Holland almost equalled the East in its destructiveness during the Holocaust.2 non-Jews created their own narrative by bypassing the system. One took great risks, the other received great reward. Their unusual stories, extend forgery into new territory. And a mention of Mein Kampf - one hundred years later. Chapters 00:00 The Journey into Danger 01:40 The Context of the Holocaust 06:41 The Systematic Persecution of Jews in Holland 08:55 The Story of Jaap

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#167: Holocaust Shadows I: The Forger

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/07/18

Hidden away in a tiny attic in Paris, a Jew created freedom for thousands by forging Identity cards, ration books and travel passes.Hunted by Nazis, his genius and dedication came with enormous risk. And his experiences left him with a sense of guilt that would never leave him. Email giana.elav@gmail.com for the Prague trip... Chapters 00:00 Trapped in History: The Beginning of a Journey 01:35 The Holocaust Series: A Focus on Forgers 02:50 Adolfo Kaminsky: The Master Forger 03:14 A Life of

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#166: Jerusalem III : 1099-1568

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/07/10

In the Medieval period, Jerusalem was repeatedly fought over and at times only 2 Jews lived there. Yet there were always those who braved making Aliya including Ramban, Bartenura and Rav Yechiel of Paris - all recording accounts of their journey. But who were the Mamluks? Where is the Holy Toothpick? And who built the Sultan's Pool? To book a place on the Maharal Prague trip 8th-11th September: giana.elav@gmail.com Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back and Celebrations 03:07 Reflections on the Poland

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#165 : Jerusalem II: 638-1098

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/06/27

How do we relate to the most recent events in the Middle-East?In 638 the Moslems transformed the city; but what was their motivation? What created the divisions of Jewish observance in the 10th century? Why was the Golden Gate sealed off? How did the Christian East-West Schism of 1054 affect Jewish lives in Jerusalem? To register for the Maharal - Prague Tour 8th-11th September contact: giana.elav@gmail.com Chapters 00:00 The Treaty of Jerusalem: A Historical Overview 04:03 The Islamic Conquest

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#164: Jerusalem I: 70-636CE

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/06/19

What does Yerushalayim represent? How does the current conflict with Iran impact upon that?Were the Jews expelled from Jerusalem after the Temple was destroyed? Why did the Romans rebuild the city? Who were the Byzantines who occupied Eretz Yisrael for 300 years? How did the Jews get permission to start rebuilding the Temple and why was it ultimately unsuccessful? Chapters 00:00 The Historical Significance of Jerusalem 03:05 Jerusalem: A City of Conflict and Unity 05:52 The Role of Prayer in

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#163: Oral Law II - Who is Right? Who is a Scholar?

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/06/11

The existence of an Oral Law brought about debate and argument. So why not preserve it all in the Written text alone? And how do we decide who is right? Who makes that decision? Are all Rabbis equally qualified? Can any Jew contribute to Torah? Chapters 01:51 The Importance of Oral Law 06:06 Understanding Halacha and Truth 11:50 The Role of Teacher and Student in Torah 17:59 The Nature of Disputes in Torah 24:10 The Concept of Eilu ve Eilu 29:57 Halacha in Practice 44:01 The Role of the

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#162: The Oral Law (Torah She'Baal Peh) I - Definitions

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/05/29

How do we classify the various sections of the Oral Law (Torah She'Baal Peh)? Is the Oral Law Rabbinic or Biblical? Why do we need an Oral Law? How was it transmitted through the generations? Why do we record all the arguments in the Talmud and not just the conclusions? Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Reflections on Jewish Heritage 03:11 Understanding the Oral Law 05:58 Categories of Oral Law 09:00 The Role of Sages in Halacha 11:55 The Transmission of Torah 15:01 The Distinction Between

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#161 Mavericks II - Villains & Heroes

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/05/20

Was the 1919 Baseball series really determined by hardline gamblers?Why did a Rabbi give the eulogy at a gangster’s funeral? How did Issy Einstein become the greatest Prohibition Agent? What were the Nazis trying to achieve in America in 1939? Chapters 00:00 The Dark Side of Baseball: The 1919 World Series Fix 16:54 The Rise and Fall of Arnold Rothstein 26:07 Izzy Einstein: The Prohibition Agent Who Became a Legend 27:29 The Dangers of Prohibition and Jewish Identity 29:00 Jewish Gangsters and

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#160 - Mavericks I: Crime in the USA

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/05/10

Between the wars - due mainly to Prohibition - crime flourished in America and Jews were not immune to the effects. Gangs of irreligious working class Jews, made their fortunes and met their untimely ends during the 20s & 30s. But the narrative is not without a number of surprising twists, particularly in Chicago - the home of Al Capone. And why did one notorious thief do Teshuva? Chapters 00:00 The Rise of Jewish Gangsters in America 20:51 Prohibition: A Catalyst for Crime 24:00 The

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#159 - Eruv II : The Controversies

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/05/01

In the last 150 years, few things have created disputes in Jewish communities, in the way Eruvin has.Why? What makes an Eruv so very different to Kashrus? And in hindsight can we now work out who was right? Could Yerushalayim hold the key? Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Eiruv and Jewish Heritage 02:53 The Historical Context of Eiruv in Toronto 05:47 Rabbi Graubart's Contributions to Eiruv 09:01 The Evolution of Eiruv in Toronto 11:45 Challenges of Eiruv in Yerushalayim 15:03 Halachic

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#158 - Eruv I : The History

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast ·

2025/04/27

Documents and Responsa from across the Jewish world reveal that for centuries Jews discussed, debated and disagreed over the Shabbos EruvWalled cities, canals, telegraph poles, Kabbala, fires and powerful secular rulers all played their role and affected entire communities. And from the 19th century onwards, strong personalities would influence and colour the narrative. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Erevin and Halacha 03:04 Understanding the Concept of Erevin 05:53 Historical Context of

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