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Jewish History Nerds headphones The Secret Jewish Kingdom of...Yemen? 14 Mar
Exploring the lesser-known Jewish Kingdom of the Himyarites in Yemen, this episode delves into the fascinating story of Yosef Dhu Nuwas, a Jewish convert who...
14 Mar
Jewish History Nerds headphones Bertha Pappenheim: Life Beyond a Diagnosis 7 Mar
The episode examines the multifaceted life of Bertha Pappenheim, known as "Anna O" in psychoanalytic studies, highlighting her pioneering role in women's rig...
7 Mar
Jewish History Nerds headphones Rav Saadia Gaon: In Our Gaonic Era 29 Feb
Rav Saadia Gaon, a pivotal figure in Jewish history, played a crucial role in shaping Jewish thought and culture during the Gaonic era. Known for his scholar...
29 Feb
Jewish History Nerds headphones The Diary of Glikl: Discovering the Exceptional within the Everyday 22 Feb
The episode delves into the intriguing life and writings of Glikl of Hameln, a Jewish woman from 18th-century Germany. Through her diary, Glikl explores them...
22 Feb
Jewish History Nerds headphones Revisionist Zionism: Jabotinsky's Journey From Vladimir to Ze'ev 15 Feb
Vladimir Jabotinsky was a complex and influential Zionist leader whose vision of Jewish power and diplomacy influenced the formation of Israel, despite never...
15 Feb
Jewish History Nerds headphones Mystical Hasidism: Hillel Ba'al Shem's Enchanted Journey 8 Feb
Exploring the complex world of Jewish mysticism, this episode examines the life and endeavors of Hillel Ba'al Shem, a less-renowned figure contemporaneous wi...
8 Feb
Jewish History Nerds headphones Chronicles of A Talmud Girl Boss 1 Feb
Devorah Romm, a 19th-century Lithuanian businesswoman, revolutionized Jewish publishing by breaking norms and establishing the Vilna Shas as a prestigious st...
1 Feb
Jewish History Nerds headphones The First Female Rabbi?: Maiden of Ludmir 25 Jan
Hannah Rachel Vermermacher, known as the Maiden of Ludmir, defied traditional gender roles by becoming a Hasidic leader in the 19th century, attracting follo...
25 Jan
Jewish History Nerds headphones Innovation or Assimilation? The Moses Mendelssohn Story 18 Jan
Moses Mendelssohn, often deemed the grandfather of the Haskalah, engaged deeply with the tensions between Jewish tradition and modernity, notably advocating ...
18 Jan
Jewish History Nerds headphones Graetz's Balancing Act: Modernity and Judaism 11 Jan
Heinrich Graetz, a 19th-century historian, revolutionized Jewish historiography by intertwining Orthodox tradition with an academic approach, offering a scie...
11 Jan
Jewish History Nerds headphones Season 3, Coming Next Week 4 Jan
Jewish History Nerds teases its upcoming third season, promising to delve into compelling stories such as the life of Vladimir Jabotinsky and the unique lega...
4 Jan
Jewish History Nerds headphones Sarah Schenirer: A Revolutionary Traditionalist 29 Jun 2023
Sarah Schenirer, a notable figure from Krakow, Poland, reshaped female Jewish education a century ago by establishing the Beis Yaakov school system, blending...
29 Jun 2023
Jewish History Nerds headphones The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara 22 Jun 2023
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...
22 Jun 2023
Jewish History Nerds headphones Golden Age of Spanish Jewry: A Tapestry of Coexistence 15 Jun 2023
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...
15 Jun 2023
Jewish History Nerds headphones Hannah Szenes: Defiance Amidst Darkness 8 Jun 2023
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...
8 Jun 2023
Jewish History Nerds headphones Wuhsha the Broker: Excavations from the Cairo Geniza 1 Jun 2023
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...
1 Jun 2023
Jewish History Nerds headphones "Resurrecting" Judaism?: Donato Manduzio's Journey 25 May 2023
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...
25 May 2023
Jewish History Nerds headphones Johannes Eisenmenger: Deception, Faith, and Antisemitism 18 May 2023
Johannes Eisenmenger spent 19 years deceiving the Jewish community, studying the Talmud, and then authoring a lengthy text that portrayed the Talmud negative...
18 May 2023
Jewish History Nerds headphones Sarra Coppia Sullam: A 17th Century Queen Esther? 11 May 2023
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...
11 May 2023
Jewish History Nerds headphones Emma Goldman: Anarchism, Feminism...and Judaism? 4 May 2023
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...
4 May 2023
Jewish History Nerds headphones Herod the Great: Madness & Majesty 27 Apr 2023
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...
27 Apr 2023
Jewish History Nerds headphones Season 2 Coming! 20 Apr 2023
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...
20 Apr 2023
Jewish History Nerds headphones Introducing: Unpacking Israeli History, Season 4! 15 Mar 2023
Unpacking Israeli History, Season 4, by Jewish History Unpacked, delves into the Ma'alot massacre, where Palestinian terrorists disrupted a fun field trip of...
15 Mar 2023
Jewish History Nerds headphones Babatha: The Jewish Mom of Ancient Times 19 Jan 2023
The podcast episode discusses Babatha, an ancient Jewish woman who, despite being unremarkable, shed light on 2nd century Judea through documents found in he...
19 Jan 2023
Jewish History Nerds headphones Eternal Outsider: The Uriel D'Acosta Story 12 Jan 2023
The podcast episode "Eternal Outsider: The Uriel D'Acosta Story" delves into the life of Uriel D'Acosta, a 17th century figure in Amsterdam who was a convers...
12 Jan 2023
Jewish History Nerds headphones Saul/Paul of Tarsus: Nice Jewish Boy? 5 Jan 2023
The podcast discusses the transformation of the nice Jewish boy Saul/Paul of Tarsus into a Christian apostle, a figure crucial in the development of Christia...
5 Jan 2023
Jewish History Nerds headphones Holy Fire: Voices of the Warsaw Ghetto 29 Dec 2022
The podcast "Holy Fire: Voices of the Warsaw Ghetto" explores the discovery of the Oneg Shabbos archives in the Warsaw Ghetto, which contained documents meti...
29 Dec 2022
Jewish History Nerds headphones Hebrew Hammer: The True Story of Hanukkah 22 Dec 2022
In this episode of Hebrew Hammer, Yael and Schwab delve into the complexities of Hanukkah, challenging traditional perceptions of the holiday by exploring wh...
22 Dec 2022
Jewish History Nerds headphones Of Ports, Popes, and Pocketbooks 15 Dec 2022
This podcast episode delves into the lesser-known stories of two powerful Jewish women in history, Dona Gracia Mendes and Benvenida Abrabanel, who emerged du...
15 Dec 2022
Jewish History Nerds headphones Khazaria...A Jewish Empire In Europe? 8 Dec 2022
In the podcast episode hosted by Jonathan Schwab and Yael Steiner, the focus is on the intriguing story of Khazaria, an 8th-century pagan kingdom that suppos...
8 Dec 2022
Jewish History Nerds headphones Shabbetai Tzvi: A (Bonkers) False Messiah Story 1 Dec 2022
Shabbetai Tzvi, a 16th-century Jewish mystic and rabbi, gained a significant following among Jews who believed he was the Messiah, encouraged by his supporte...
1 Dec 2022
Jewish History Nerds headphones Does 'Liberte, Fraternite, Egalite' Include Jews? 23 Nov 2022
In a Jewish History Nerds podcast episode, the hosts discuss Napoleon's deliberations on whether Jews could be French citizens during the French Revolution. ...
23 Nov 2022
Jewish History Nerds headphones Josephus: The Man Who "Invented" Jewish History 17 Nov 2022
Josephus Flavius, a significant figure in Jewish history, stands out for his unconventional approach to historiography by not just documenting events but als...
17 Nov 2022
Jewish History Nerds headphones Trailer: Jewish History Nerds 15 Nov 2022
"Jewish History Nerds" is a podcast where hosts Yael and Schwab delve into lesser-known aspects of Jewish history, debunking the idea that history is boring....
15 Nov 2022