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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, 5 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 gues…
5 years, 5 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 ver…
5 years, 5 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…
5 years, 5 months ago
The Jews of Scandinavia Part I
Episode 252
The more recent and relatively small Jewish communities of Scandinavia serve as an interesting chapter in Jewish history. While Finland was part of t…
5 years, 5 months ago
Jewish History Soundbites at 250: Reflections on Changes in Modern Jewish History
Episode 251
Jewish History Soundbites 250th commemorative episode.
At this milestone, it is perhaps appropriate to take a step back and try to piece together an …5 years, 5 months ago
A Bridge to Brisk: The Life of Rav Dovid Soloveitchik
Episode 250
Rav Meshulam Dovid Soloveitchik (1921-2021) lived a long life, in which he successfully formed a bridge between the world of Brisk where he had grown…
5 years, 6 months ago
The Light of Sanz: Rav Shulem Eliezer of Ratzfert
Episode 249
Rav Shulem Eliezer Halberstam of Ratzfert (1862-1944), was one of the younger children of his illustrious father the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. Orphaned a…
5 years, 6 months ago
The Soviet Struggle: The Life & Times of Rabbi Meir Kahane Part II
Episode 248
The campaigns on behalf of Soviet Jewry commenced in the 1960's with the Student Struggle for Soviet Jewry (SSSJ), but it was the onset of the next d…
5 years, 6 months ago
Never Again! The Life & Times of Rabbi Meir Kahane Part I
Episode 247
One of the most complex characters of post war Jewish history was undoubtedly Meir Kahane (1932-1990). Controversial yet lover of the Jewish people, …
5 years, 6 months ago