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From Oberland to Boro Park: The Arugas Habosem & His Descendants
Episode 264
Chust, Tzeilem, Pupa, Satmar. All towns associated with Hungarian Jewry. All were towns where one of the most prominent rabbinical families had repre…
4 years, 11 months ago
Back to his Roots: The Novominsker Rebbe & His Predecessors
Episode 263
In honor of the first yahrtzeit of the late Novominsk Rebbe Rav Yaakov Perlow (1930-2020), we'll explore a bit more about his illustrious and diverse…
4 years, 11 months ago
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 cult…
5 years 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 moneylend…
5 years 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 …
5 years 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 Umesor…
5 years 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 dres…
5 years 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. Bor…
5 years 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 discus…
5 years 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 gues…
5 years ago