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Journalist and analyst Oren Kessler's book "Palestine 1936: The Great Revolt and the Roots of the Middle East Conflict" is discussed by Tel Aviv-based journa...

This podcast episode explores listener questions regarding good writing about the Left, the comparison between today's progressives and the original Progress...

Dan Senor discusses the recent rebellion by Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner mercenary group against Moscow with Richard Fontaine, exploring the implications for P...

Martha Hodes recounts her experience being held hostage at age 12 on a hijacked plane by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine in 1970. The traum...

This podcast episode delves into the concerns surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and explores the distinctions between AI and human intelligence. It di...

In this podcast episode hosted by Jonathan Schwab and Yael Steiner, the story of Edgardo Mortara is explored. Edgardo, a young Jewish boy, was taken from his...

In a discussion hosted by Jonathan Schwab and Yael Steiner, the Golden Age of Spanish Jewry is explored as a period characterized by cultural exchange and co...

Thousands of Toronto high school students recently attended an immersive outdoor play about the 1933 Christie Pits Riot, a historical event where racial tens...

Lerna Ekmekcioglu, a professor at MIT, delves into the discussion surrounding Armenian aspirations for a national home within the newly established Turkish R...

In this episode, the focus is on Rabbi Shnuer Zalman of Liadi's significant contribution of writing a commentary on the Shulchan Aruch. The discussion delves...

Jonathan Spyer discusses Iran's geopolitical maneuvers, including new alliances in the Middle East and developments in military technology. He provides insig...

In this discussion, Linda Gradstein, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron talk about the challenges faced by Israeli ministers and MKs when speaking oversea...

This podcast episode explores the remarkable life of Hannah Szenes, a Hungarian poet who resisted the Holocaust by escaping to pre-state Israel and undertaki...

The podcast discusses the emergence of RFK Jr., a member of the Kennedy family, as an anti-establishment candidate, highlighting the irony of a traditionally...

In this episode, the focus is on the Sabbetian and Frankist movements and their influence on the conflict between Chassidim and Misnagdim. The narrative also...

The podcast episode discusses the discovery of the story of Wuhsha the Broker in the Cairo Geniza, shedding light on the extraordinary role of this 11th-cent...

Filmmaker Jennifer Podemski explores the blending of Jewish and Indigenous generational trauma in her new TV show, Little Bird, which delves into the Sixties...

In the book "Contemporary Israeli Haredi Society: Profiles, Trends and Challenges," co-edited by Professor Kimmy Caplan, the success of the Haredi community ...

The recent Bathurst Manor reunion and exhibit highlighted the postwar mostly-Jewish neighborhood in north Toronto, showcasing its roots as a home for Holocau...

Fred Kagan, a military historian, and analyst at the Institute for the Study of War, discusses the complexities of the Russia-Ukraine war in a podcast. The d...

Donato Manduzio, a man from an Italian village, embarked on a journey to revive what he believed to be a forgotten Jewish faith after reading the Bible. He s...

Hartley Garshowitz traveled to England to commemorate his uncle, Warrant Officer Albert Garshowitz, the only Canadian Jew killed in the historic Dambusters R...

This episode examines various aspects of Jewish history and figures, including the sale of the Sassoon Codex and its implications for the understanding of Ta...

In this episode, General H.R. McMaster discusses the reality of increased geopolitical risks and the need for the West to regain strategic competence and con...

Professor Hagar Kotef from SOAS, University of London, delves into her book "The Colonizing Self: Or, Home and Homelessness in Israel/Palestine," examining t...

Historian Sara Hirschhorn examines the shift of extremist ideologies from the periphery to the mainstream in Israeli politics, particularly within the contex...

This episode discusses the Torah perspective on the capture and execution of Eichmann, as well as the negotiations between Eichmann and R' Michoel Ber Weissm...

Johannes Eisenmenger spent 19 years deceiving the Jewish community, studying the Talmud, and then authoring a lengthy text that portrayed the Talmud negative...

In his new book "The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism," Martin Wolf explores how the shortcomings of the late 20th-century economic system have impacted gover...

In this episode, the discussion begins with an update on the Sassoon Codex, followed by insights into the later years of R' Elimelech's life and his interact...

Sarra Coppia Sullam, a Jewish woman from 17th century Venice, is renowned for hosting literary salons and being accused of heresy publicly. Her life also inc...

The podcast discusses a Pew Research poll revealing that a majority of Americans believe life was better 50 years ago despite challenges like a losing war, w...

The podcast explores the life of Emma Goldman, a Jewish anarchist activist in early 20th-century America known for her contributions to feminism and the Amer...

The children of iconic Canadian comedy duo Wayne and Shuster are striving to reintroduce their parents' classic sketches to a new audience. Despite unsuccess...

Pete Seeger, a legendary folk singer, had a significant impact on Jewish culture despite his focus on organizing people over organized religion. Growing up i...

The podcast discusses the Biden administration's attempts to address the crisis at the southern border, attributing the root of the issue to actions taken du...

This episode of Jewish History Nerds delves into the life of King Herod the Great, known for his mix of madness and significant accomplishments as a Judean r...

Hadassa Kingstone, born in pre-State Haifa in 1936 to parents who escaped Hitler's Europe, shares her epic life story that intertwines with the history of th...

Dr. Bill Novick, a decorated pilot who fought for Israel in 1948, passed away at the age of 99. As Israel commemorates Yom HaZikaron, honoring fallen soldier...

Jewish History Nerds is returning for a new season, embracing the label of 'nerds' for all enthusiasts of Jewish history. Despite the name change, the podcas...

In this episode, the focus is on the capture of Adolf Eichmann, discussing his role in the Holocaust, why he is more synonymous with the genocide than his su...

As the commemoration of Yom ha-Shoah unfolds in Poland, a debate is raging over the country's Holocaust history narrative. A new law in Poland prohibits disc...

The Sassoon Codex, an important Jewish manuscript, is set to be auctioned by Sothebys with an estimated bid of 30 million. This codex is associated with Sass...

Gary Perlman, a retired software developer leading the Jewish Genealogical Society's cemetery project in Montreal, is preserving the history of nearly 80,000...

Archaeologist Prof. Yonatan Adler explores the origins of Judaism by treating the history of Jewish practices as an archaeological excavation, searching for ...

The article revisits the infamous Seligman Affair, an incident in 1877 where prominent Jewish banker Joseph Seligman was barred from the Grand Union Hotel in...

Professor Derek Penslar of Harvard University is working on a new book titled "Zionism: An Emotional State," which explores the history of Jewish nationalism...

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The podcast episode "Across the Jew.S.A: Louisville, Kentucky: Ep. 356" explores Jewish stories in different places across the United States. In this episode...

In this podcast episode, the focus is on understanding and relating to the lessons of The Exodus. The episode explores why people find it challenging to conn...