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Jewish History Nerds

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  • Whoever said history was boring clearly never heard these stories…Welcome to Jewish History Nerds! Join hosts Yael and Schwab each week as they take a dive into some deep cuts of Jewish history. From the Jewish Da Vinci Code to mass suicide pacts, explore true stories that feel larger than life. Be in touch: nerds@unpacked.media
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Episodios
  • Jerusalem’s Hidden Scrolls: The Earliest Evidence of the Hebrew Bible

    Jerusalem’s Hidden Scrolls: The Earliest Evidence of the Hebrew Bible
    May 1 2025
    Yael Steiner and Jonathan Schwab explore one of the most astonishing archaeological discoveries in Jewish history: two tiny silver scrolls unearthed in Ketef Hinnom, just outside Jerusalem's Old City. Dated to the First Temple period—centuries older than the Dead Sea Scrolls—these amulets contain the earliest known inscription of a Biblical verse: the Birkat Kohanim, or priestly blessing. Yael shares how a 13-year-old boy accidentally uncovered a hidden burial chamber packed with ancient treasure, including the scrolls, and how scholars painstakingly unrolled and deciphered them using cutting-edge techniques. Click here to see images of the Ketef Hinnom amulets and archeological site. Click here for facts and sources referenced in the episode.
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    35 m
  • Unearthing Dura Europos: The Synagogue Lost in Time

    Unearthing Dura Europos: The Synagogue Lost in Time
    Apr 24 2025
    Jonathan Schwab and Yael Steiner explore the story of the Dura Europos Synagogue—preserved beneath desert sand in what is modern day Syria, for 1,700 years. In this colorful episode, Schwab and Yael take listeners on a vivid tour through the 3rd century BCE synagogue, its extraordinary murals of biblical scenes, its mysterious inscriptions, and clues about ancient Jewish life, art, and community. From Pharaoh’s daughter painted in the nude to Ezra depicted with a Torah scroll, this synagogue defies modern expectations with its wall-to-wall biblical imagery, multilingual graffiti, and rich cultural fusion of Roman, Persian, and Jewish influences. Click the following links to see pictures of the Dura Europos Synagogue. Pictures of the Dura Europos Synagogue Additional pictures of the Dura Europos Synagogue Click here for the sources and summary facts heard in the episode. Be in touch. We want to hear from you. Write to us at nerds@unpacked.media. This podcast was brought to you by Unpacked, a brand of OpenDor Media. Follow @unpackedmedia on Instagram and check out Unpacked on youtube. ------------------- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Soulful Jewish Living Stars of David with Elon Gold Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews
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    39 m
  • Buried Secrets: Jewish Magic, Demons, and the Babylonian Incantation Bowls

    Buried Secrets: Jewish Magic, Demons, and the Babylonian Incantation Bowls
    Apr 17 2025
    Yael and Schwab dig into one of the most fascinating artifacts of Jewish antiquity: the Babylonian incantation bowls. These 5th–6th century earthenware bowls, found primarily in modern-day Iraq, were used by Jews—and their neighbors—as magical amulets to ward off demons, secure love, boost fertility, and protect homes. The conversation explores how these artifacts reflect the everyday concerns of Jews in late antiquity, how they blur the line between halacha and magic, and what they reveal about cultural exchange across ancient religions. Whether you're into Jewish magic, rabbinic history, or just want to know how to trap a demon in your cereal bowl, this episode has you covered. Click here to see a picture of a Babylonian Incantation Bowl. Click here for additional pictures of the bowls and their inscriptions. Click here for a word list with some of the vocabulary in the episode. Click here for a summary and sources about the Babylonian Incantation Bowls. Be in touch. We want to hear from you. Write to us at nerds@unpacked.media. This podcast was brought to you by Unpacked, a brand of OpenDor Media. Follow @unpackedmedia on Instagram and check out Unpacked on youtube. ------------------- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Soulful Jewish Living Stars of David with Elon Gold Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews
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    44 m
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