Podcast Episodes
Back to Search#33 - 16th Century Poland I - Roots & Origins
Episode 30
Making a Life whilst Making a Living. A 500-year tale, with humble origins. Sought after by nobility, given rights and self-governance, the early Jew…
4 years, 6 months ago
#32 - Purim Kattan II - Casablanca, Prague & Rhodes 1620-1944
Episode 29
When communities came under threat, timing often made the crucial difference. Invasion, Blood Libels & Siege. Reminders of the Original Purim.
4 years, 6 months ago
#31 - Purim Kattan I- The Soviet Union & Cairo: 1524-1954
Episode 28
Across entire continents, Jews have had to deal with political intrigue and corrupt rulers. Occasionally these were overlaid with decrees of destruct…
4 years, 6 months ago
#30 - Provence IV - Faith & Perseverance: 1305-1791
Episode 27
What happens when Torah becomes a fable? Where was Aristotle's error? How did Meiri's writings suddenly re-appear after 600 years? And why did Jews g…
4 years, 7 months ago
#29 - Provence III - The Controversies: 1191-1305
Episode 26
For over a century, Provence split between those who banned (& burned) the works of the Rambam, and those who excommunicated their opponents.
Philos…
4 years, 7 months ago
#28 - Provence II - Scholars & Opponents: 1150-1200
Episode 25
What made the Provencal sages write critiques of the greatest rabbinic scholars?
Why did the Baal Hamaor never wear Tzitzis?
Which sefer was written …
4 years, 7 months ago
#27 - Provence I - Independence & Courage :330-1860
Episode 24
Jews existed there continuously for 1,500 years; at one point being forced into the only four ghettos in France.
Neither Ashkenaz nor Sefarad, they …
4 years, 7 months ago
#26 - Time III - The Holocaust Calendars: 1944
Episode 23
Were the Jews the victims of WWII? How did they experience Time? The passing of a single day... And how did a few unsung heroes sanctify Shabbos and …
4 years, 8 months ago
#25 - Time II - The Schism: 921-923
Episode 22
What year are we in? When is New Year’s Day? (Not Rosh Hashana - The other one !)? Why did Jews celebrate Yom Kippur on different days 1,100 years ag…
4 years, 8 months ago
#24 - Time I - The Journey: 882
Episode 21
Travelers often leave imprints, but perhaps none as mysterious or eye-opening as a Jewish explorer in the 9th century. An enigma which will very prob…
4 years, 9 months ago