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History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast

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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. Encounter leaders, visionaries, spies, heroes & traitors and unpack 2,000 years of Jewish heritage. Go back to the story of Jews in the Temple of Jerusalem. Confront the dilemmas of the Holocaust. Visit Paris, Prague, Vilna, London, Venice, New York & the Cairo Geniza. Meet The Russian Czar, Ramchal, Maharal, Maimonides, Churchill, Shabbetai Zvi and the Hapsburgs.Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Espiritualidad Judaísmo Mundial
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  • #171: Ramban I - The Early Conflicts (1194-1270)

    #171: Ramban I - The Early Conflicts (1194-1270)
    Sep 4 2025
    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 & Kabbalah. Email: giana.elav@gmail.com for the Poland Trip

    Chapters 00:00 The Life and Legacy of the Ramban 07:48 Ramban's Influence on Jewish Thought 21:39 The Maimonidean Controversy 40:48 Ramban's Approach to Kabbalah and Philosophy 57:25 Ramban's Writings and Their Impact
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    1 h y 10 m
  • #170: Holocaust Shadows IV - Survivors, Liberators & Rescuers

    #170: Holocaust Shadows IV - Survivors, Liberators & Rescuers
    Aug 2 2025
    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 still warm crematoria and the emaciated Jews he discovered there. His dedication gave life to many. Our duty nowadays is to understand what Exile means and how Tisha B'Av gives us that ability. For further details on the Poland trip 3rd-6th November with Rabbi Hersh & Rabbi Tatz, email: Giana.elav@gmail.com

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Jewish Heritage and History

    01:50 The Remarkable Life of Riza Indic-Kaufman

    04:34 Survival Stories from Auschwitz

    11:14 Life in Auschwitz: A Personal Account

    19:36 The Impact of Loss and Resilience

    25:50 The Role of Liberators: Rabbi Herschel Schachter

    30:20 Experiencing Buchenwald: A Chaplain's Perspective

    40:53 Rebuilding Lives After Liberation

    51:53 The Journey to Switzerland and New Beginnings

    01:00:33 Reflections on Suffering and Redemption
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    1 h y 3 m
  • #169: Holocaust Shadows III - The Survivor

    #169: Holocaust Shadows III - The Survivor
    Jul 30 2025
    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.

    1. 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?

    2. And how should Tisha B'Av redefine our understanding of exile?

    Chapters:

    00:00 The Journey Begins: A Survivor's Tale

    19:04 Reunion and Resilience: Finding Family After the War

    24:55 Life After Liberation: Struggles and Triumphs

    28:05 Facing New Challenges: The Fight for a Future

    28:10 The Decision to Leave

    30:23 The Escape Plan

    31:53 A New Life in America

    33:20 Confronting the Past

    36:55 Lessons from Auschwitz

    43:08 Moving Forward from Trauma

    55:00 The Power of Belief
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    58 m
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