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The Great Escape: The Belzer Rebbe & the Farewell Speech in Budapest
Episode 40
After narrowly escaping death hiding out in various Ghettos, the Belzer Rebbe and his brother make it to the relative safety of Hungary, and from there to Eretz Yisroel. The farewell speech given by …
Published on 6 years, 5 months ago
The Making of a Rebbe: The Lubavitcher Rebbe's Rise to Leadership
Episode 39
Undoubtedly from the most influential Jewish leaders of the last century, the last Rebbe of Chabad left an indelible imprint on the landscape of contemporary Jewish life. In honor the 25th yahrtzeit …
Published on 6 years, 5 months ago
Streets Paved With Gold: The Mass Wave of Jewish Immigration
Episode 38
Between the years 1881-1925, millions of Jews emigrated from Eastern Europe. From the Czarist Russian Empire, Galicia in the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Romania, Jews sought new homes and better futu…
Published on 6 years, 5 months ago
Operation Thunderbolt: The Heroes & Villains of the Raid on Entebbe
Episode 37
Revisiting the legendary story of the Entebbe raid by Israeli commandos in July 1976.
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Published on 6 years, 5 months ago
Foreign Minister of the Eidah HaChareidis: The Strange Story of Dr. Jacob de Haan
Episode 36
Poet, journalist, lawyer, human rights activist, linguist, Zionist, anti Zionist, Diplomat, these are but some of the facets of one of the most fascinating characters in recent Jewish history - Dr. J…
Published on 6 years, 5 months ago
Yossele Rosenblatt and the Golden Age of Chazzanus
Episode 35
The name Yossele Rosenblatt evokes legendary awe as a chazzan, singer and composer. However, he was a man of his time who enjoyed fame and success on one hand, whilst experiencing challenges and trav…
Published on 6 years, 6 months ago
Tach V'Tat: A Revised History of the Chmielnicki Massacres
Episode 34
The beginning of the end of the Golden Era of Jewish Poland came with the terrible Cossack Massacres in 1648-49. The recent date of Chaf Sivan commemorates the devastation wreaked upon the communitie…
Published on 6 years, 6 months ago
The Baal Shem Tov Part III
Episode 33
The inner world of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidus brings us to the core of what the movement eventually was to become- a revival of Jewish spiritual life. Let's explore some of tales and teach…
Published on 6 years, 6 months ago
Antisemitism, Immigration & Athletes: Current Events as Lessons at Mir Yeshiva
Episode 32
The great pre war Mir Mashgiach Rav Yerucham Levovitz used all sorts of relevant stories from current events and history, as ways to impart valuable educational lessons to his students.
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Published on 6 years, 6 months ago
Yankees Abroad: Foreigners in the Great European Yeshivas Part II
Episode 31
The decision to travel across the world to a third-world country in order to study at a Yeshiva wasn't a simple one. In this podcast we'll profile several individuals such as R’ Avigdor Miller, R’ Ge…
Published on 6 years, 6 months ago