Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchChinese Food on Christmas in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we savor the deliciously quirky tradition of Chinese food on Christmas—the unofficial Jewish-American holiday ritual that somehow fe…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Kohanim, Levites, and Israelites in 10 MInutes
Not all ancient Israelites were created equal — and no, this isn't about who got the best seat in synagogue. In this episode, we explore the three cl…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
The 12 Tribes of Israel in 10 Minutes
Before there were kingdoms, prophets, or even bagels, there were twelve families — the original tribes of Israel. In this episode, we trace the wild,…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Yemenite Jews in 10 Minutes
Long before Wi-Fi, long before bagels — Jewish life was thriving in the mountains and deserts of Yemen. In this episode, we dive into the remarkable …
5 months, 4 weeks ago
The Torah Portions and Haftorah in 10 Minutes
Weekly readings, ancient scrolls, and a rhythm that ties Jews together worldwide—that's the Torah portion system. In The Torah Portions and the Hafto…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Masada in 10 Minutes
Desert cliffs, Roman legions, and a last stand that became legend—this is the story of Masada. In Masada in 10 Minutes, we'll explore how a group of …
6 months ago
Shabbatai Zvi and Sabbateanism in 10 Minutes
Messiah, mystic, and master of disappointment—meet Shabbatai Zvi. In Shabbatai Zvi and Sabbateanism in 10 Minutes, we'll explore the wild saga of the…
6 months ago
Jewish Views of Jesus in 10 Minutes
Prophet? Teacher? False messiah? Or simply not part of the story at all? In Jewish Views of Jesus in 10 Minutes, we'll explore how Judaism has unders…
6 months ago
The Bar Kochba Rebellion in 10 Minutes
A would-be messiah, a desperate revolt, and a tragic ending—that's the story of Bar Kochba. In The Bar Kochba Rebellion in 10 Minutes, we'll dive int…
6 months ago
The Messiah in Jewish Tradition in 10 Minutes
A future king, a world of peace, and centuries of debate—welcome to the Jewish idea of the Messiah. In The Messiah in Jewish Tradition in 10 Minutes,…
6 months ago