Podcast Episodes
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In this episode, we trace the journey of the Magen David—the six-pointed star that went from a quiet decorative motif to the most recognizable symbol…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Crusades and the Jews in 10 Minutes
Witness the moment when the "Golden Age" of European Jewish life collided with a surge of religious fanaticism in our episode on The Crusades and the…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Jubilee Year (Yovel) in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we explore the bold and beautiful vision of the Jubilee Year, the biblical cycle that hits the cosmic reset button every fifty years…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Shmita in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we dig into the ancient yet surprisingly radical idea of Shmita—the sabbatical year when the land of Israel gets to take a breather,…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Bagels in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we bite into the chewy, golden world of bagels—the beloved Jewish bread that went from Old World staple to global breakfast supersta…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Shabbat Dinner in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we pull up a chair to the heart of Jewish home life: Shabbat dinner—that weekly moment when the candles glow, the challah shines, an…
7 months ago
The Siddur in 10 Minutes
Embark on a journey through the "spiritual encyclopedia" of the Jewish people as we explore the history and architecture of the Siddur, the tradition…
7 months ago
Shabbos Goys in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we explore the colorful world of the Shabbos goy—the non-Jewish neighbor, friend, or sometimes even celebrity who lends a helping ha…
7 months ago
The Sanhedrin in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we step into the chambers of the Sanhedrin, the ancient Jewish high court that once served as the brain, backbone, and legal heartbe…
7 months ago
Refusniks 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…
7 months ago