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The History of the Kiruv Movement Part I
Episode 262
The Kiruv movement, or the Baal Teshuva movement, or the movement of Jewish Outreach, is a curious postwar historical phenomenon. In the counter culture environment of the 1960's, many youth began se…
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
British Royals, Baalei Tosfos & Blood Libels: The Story of London Part I
Episode 261
Medieval Jewish London commences with the Norman conquest in 1066 by William the Conqueror. Jews were brought over from France to engage in moneylending. Officially the property of the kings, this ga…
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
Branching out of Sanz: The Shinive & Gorlice Dynasties
Episode 260
Among the many branches which emerged from the children of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, Shinive & Gorlice were important and influential dynasties. Rav Yechezkal Halberstam of Shinive (1815-1898) was th…
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
They Called him Dr. Joe: The Life & Stories of Dr. Joseph Kaminetsky Part I
Episode 259
Dr. Joe Kaminetsky (1911-1999) was one of the greatest architects of Jewish education in the post war era. His role in the leadership of Torah Umesorah spearheaded the Day School Movement. Born in Br…
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
Bekeshas, Boots & Blue Shirts: Jewish Dress in Modern Times
Episode 258
What is distinctive Jewish dress? Is it distinctive? How is Jewish traditional fashion influenced by the surrounding society? When did chassidic dress develop? Why does Chassidic and traditional Jewi…
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
Leader of His People: The Life of the Dvar Avraham
Episode 257
The last rabbi of pre war Kovno, Rav Avraham Dovber Kahana-Shapira (1870-1943), was known by the name of the sefer he authored, the Dvar Avraham. Born into the Lithuanian rabbinic elite, and having s…
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
Myths & More: Deciphering the Haskalah
Episode 256
The Haskala movement, was a Jewish movement of the 18th and 19th centuries which sought to implement changes in Jewish life and society. Often discussed yet just as often misunderstood, it is intrigu…
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
Talking Jewish History with Moish Francesa: Purim Episode 2021
Episode 255
Jewish History Soundbites is proud to present a special Purim episode, for some good Jewish History enjoyment and fun. Honored to host a special guest, one of the most influential and historic figure…
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
Warring Words: The Nefesh Hachaim & the Opposition to the Chassidic Movement
Episode 254
The Sefer Nefesh Hachaim authored by Rav Chaim of Volozhin (1749-1821) was published posthumously by his son Rav Itzele in 1824, with an expanded version including eight additional chapters published…
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
From Vienna Flight to Meron Lights: The Boyan Dynasty
Episode 253
With roots in the regal courts of Ruzhin/Sadagora the Boyan dynasty continued that legacy while also forging some uniquenesses of its own. Founded by Rav Yitzchak Friedman (1849-1917), the Pachad Yit…
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago