Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchOrthodox Judaism in 10 Minutes
Strict laws, ancient traditions, and modern challenges—welcome to the world of Orthodox Judaism. In Orthodox Judaism in 10 Minutes, we'll explore the…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
An Overview of Hasidic Branches in 10 Minutes
Satmar, Lubavitch, Breslov, Ger—why are there so many names in Hasidism, and what makes them different? In Overview of Hasidic Branches in 10 Minutes…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Hasidism in 10 Minutes
Dancing, storytelling, mysticism, and some very distinctive hats—welcome to the world of Hasidism. In Hasidism in 10 Minutes, we'll trace how this sp…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The Lemba Jews of Southern Africa in 10 Minutes
Ancient legends, DNA studies, and customs that look strikingly familiar—meet the Lemba Jews of Southern Africa. In The Lemba Jews of Southern Africa …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Ugandan Jews in 10 Minutes
From East Africa comes one of the most remarkable modern Jewish stories. In Ugandan Jews in 10 Minutes, we'll explore the tale of the Abayudaya—"Peop…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Indian Jews in 10 Minutes
Spices, silk, and synagogues by the sea—welcome to the story of India's Jews. In Indian Jews in 10 Minutes, we'll explore how Jewish communities took…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Kaifeng Chinese Jews in 10 Minutes
Silk Road traders, hidden synagogues, and a Jewish community in the heart of China—yes, really. In Kaifeng Chinese Jews in 10 Minutes, we'll explore …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Ladino in 10 Minutes
It's the soundtrack of Sephardic history—romantic, resilient, and rich with tradition. In Ladino in 10 Minutes, we'll explore the story of Judeo-Span…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Yiddish in 10 Minutes
It's the language of bagels, bubbes, and Broadway punchlines. In Yiddish in 10 Minutes, we'll explore how a mash-up of German, Hebrew, Aramaic, and a…
7 months ago
The Shema in 10 Minutes
Hear, O Israel—it's the most famous line in all of Jewish prayer. In The Shema in 10 Minutes, we'll dive into why these six words—"Shema Yisrael, Ado…
7 months ago