Podcast Episodes
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Scissors, sweets, and symbolism — it's haircut day, Jewish-style! In this episode, we explore the Upsherin, the centuries-old custom of cutting a boy…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Pidyon HaBen in 10 Minutes
It's the only Jewish ceremony that involves a baby, a priest, and five silver coins — and no, it's not the world's fanciest bris afterparty. In this …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Ten Lost Tribes of Israel in 10 Minutes
It's history's greatest missing persons case — ten entire tribes of ancient Israel that vanished without a trace. In this episode, we follow the myst…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Chinese 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…
9 months, 2 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…
9 months, 2 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,…
9 months, 2 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 …
9 months, 2 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…
9 months, 3 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 …
9 months, 3 weeks 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…
9 months, 3 weeks ago