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Back to SearchThe Jewish Autonomous Oblast in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we journey to one of the most unexpected chapters in Jewish history: the Jewish Autonomous Oblast, a remote slice of Russia's Far Ea…
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Havdalah in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we step into the sensory-rich ritual of Havdalah, the beautiful ceremony that bids farewell to Shabbat with firelight, fragrance, an…
5 months, 1 week ago
The Menorah and Chanukiah in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we shine a warm holiday light on the difference between the menorah and the chanukiah—two iconic symbols that often get mixed up but…
5 months, 1 week ago
Differences in Ashekenazi and Sephardic Prayer Services in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we explore the beautiful differences between Ashkenazi and Sephardic prayer services—the melodies, the customs, the pacing, the pron…
5 months, 1 week ago
The Haskalah (Jewish Enlightenment) in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we journey into the era of the Jewish Haskalah—the Jewish Enlightenment that swept through 18th–19th century Europe with a mix of ne…
5 months, 1 week ago
The Warsaw Ghetto and The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we step into the heart of the Warsaw Ghetto—the largest Jewish ghetto in Nazi-occupied Europe and a place where unimaginable sufferi…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Kosher Cheese and Marshmallows in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we wade into the deliciously surprising world of kosher cheese and marshmallows—two foods that look innocent enough but hide entire …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Matzah in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we crunch our way into the iconic world of matzah—the humble, unleavened cracker that somehow manages to be a symbol of freedom, a h…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Pas Yisrael in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we break bread—literally—while exploring Pas Yisrael, the Jewish dietary standard that turns everyday loaves into a conversation abo…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Cholov Yisrael in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we pour a fresh glass and dive into the world of Cholov Yisrael—the kosher dairy standard that has sparked halachic debates, communi…
5 months, 2 weeks ago