Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchRefusniks in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the refuseniks—the Soviet Jews who dared to apply for exit visas, were denied, and suddenly found themselves…
3 months, 1 week ago
Niddah (Jewish Family Purity Laws) in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we explore the world of niddah, the set of Jewish family purity laws that have shaped intimate life, ritual practice, and community …
3 months, 1 week ago
The Five Jewish Souls in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we take a quick but meaningful dive into the mystical idea of the five levels of the Jewish soul—from the everyday spark that powers…
3 months, 1 week ago
The Nuremberg Trials in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we step into the courtroom where the world confronted the unimaginable: the Nuremberg Trials, the historic post–World War II proceed…
3 months, 1 week ago
Pikuach Nefesh (Saving a Life/Soul) in 10 Minutes
One life at stake, and almost everything else falls away—that's the power of pikuach nefesh. On today's episode of our daily Jewish podcast, we're un…
3 months, 1 week ago
Shidduch (Jewish Matchmaking) in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we step into the fascinating world of the shidduch, the traditional Jewish matchmaking system that blends romance, reason, and a who…
3 months, 1 week ago
Jews and Mahjong in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we shuffle the tiles and uncover the surprisingly rich cultural connection between Jews and mahjong—a game that somehow leapt from Q…
3 months, 1 week ago
The Kotel (Western Wall) in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we visit the Kotel, the Western Wall—one of the most sacred, iconic, and emotionally charged places in the Jewish world. We'll explo…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) in 10 MInutes
In this episode, we revisit Kristallnacht, the "Night of Broken Glass," when synagogues burned, Jewish businesses were shattered, and a terrifying wa…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Asenath Barzani in 10 Minutes
Journey to 17th-century Kurdistan to uncover the incredible story of Asenath Barzani (c. 1590–1670), a female scholar of such exceptional intellect a…
3 months, 2 weeks ago