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Tag: Yael Steiner

0 History Education

The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara

Jewish History Nerds · 22 Jun 2023

In this podcast episode hosted by Jonathan Schwab and Yael Steiner, the story of Edgardo Mortara is explored.

0 History Holocaust

Hannah Szenes: Defiance Amidst Darkness

Jewish History Nerds · 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 undertaking a daring mission behind enemy lines.

0 History Gender/Identity

Wuhsha the Broker: Excavations from the Cairo Geniza

Jewish History Nerds · 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-century Jewish trader in medieval Egypt.

0 History Communities

"Resurrecting" Judaism?: Donato Manduzio's Journey

Jewish History Nerds · 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.

0 History Literature

Sarra Coppia Sullam: A 17th Century Queen Esther?

Jewish History Nerds · 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.

0 History Culture

Herod the Great: Madness & Majesty

Jewish History Nerds · 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 ruler.

0 History

Saul/Paul of Tarsus: Nice Jewish Boy?

Jewish History Nerds · 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 Christianity.

0 History Gender/Identity

Of Ports, Popes, and Pocketbooks

Jewish History Nerds · 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 during the Spanish Inquisition.

0 History Antisemitism

Khazaria...A Jewish Empire In Europe?

Jewish History Nerds · 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 supposedly converted to Judaism.

0 History Gender/Identity

Does 'Liberte, Fraternite, Egalite' Include Jews?

Jewish History Nerds · 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.

0 History Education

Josephus: The Man Who "Invented" Jewish History

Jewish History Nerds · 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 also inserting himself into the narrative.