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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 commem…
7 years, 1 month 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 spi…
7 years, 1 month 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 …
7 years, 1 month 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 se…
7 years, 1 month ago
R' Chaim of Volozhin & Chassidus
Episode 30
Much more than just the founder of the Volozhin Yeshiva, R' Chaim was a multi faceted and devoted leader of his people. We'll follow one aspect of hi…
7 years, 1 month ago
The Golden Age of Slabodka: Part III
Episode 29
The years immediately preceding WWI were considered the glory days of Slabodka's long history. Let's meet the personalities and hear the stories of t…
7 years, 1 month ago
Baseball, PHD's and Torah: Foreigners in the Great European Yeshivas part I
Episode 28
The interwar period witnessed the phenomenon of young Yeshiva students from Western Europe & the US, who would make the trek to study at the great ci…
7 years, 1 month ago
The Chofetz Chaim: Myths Abound
Episode 27
As one of the greatest and most beloved leaders in recent times, the Chofetz Chaim's legacy has attracted much legend. Join us as we reexamine some o…
7 years, 1 month ago
Tribute to R' Nosson Kamenetzky Z"L
Episode 26
R' Nosson was a unique individual who made an everlasting contribution to our understanding of Pre War Europe. He was not only wise, he was a kindhea…
7 years, 1 month ago
Tough Jews: The Jewish Soldiers of WWII
Episode 25
In honor of the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day invasion at Normandy, the role of Jews in the allied forces is a story to be told. Listen to the herois…
7 years, 1 month ago