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History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast

JLE
Karaites
Jewish History
Israel
Hamas
Judaism
Palestine
Maimonides
Cairo
Hostage Crisis
Egypt
London
Gaza War
Rabbi Abraham Ibn Ezra
Sir Moses Montefiore
South Africa
International Court Of Justice
Avram Firkovich
Russian Empire
Shlomo Molcho
Rabbi Aubrey Hersh

History for the Curious The most talked-about Jewish History Podcast History for the Curious features the dynamic historian and famous tour guide & lecturer: Rabbi Aubrey Hersh, live from the JLE in London, hosted by myself: Mena Reisner Join us as we cross continents, sail through the centuries, tracing lives, uncovering events and following epic journeys, to reveal the untold stories, the scanda... more

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We have produced 175 episodes over the past 4 years BH.

But what makes Jewish History special? And what does the future hold?

 

This short clip will give you some insights - vimeo.com/1130639528

 

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To watch This Podcast, click here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBpgg1wcQKw&t=2760s

A wide-ranging and personal discussion with former U.S. Ambassador David Friedman, describing how his Sledgehammer of Diplomacy shattered old conventions to achi... more

25 years after Paris the Talmud was being cross-examined again. This time the Christians intended to prove the truth of their faith from within Judaism !

 

In 1413, the Jews chose silence as their response but many were pressured into conversion.

 

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During the 13th century, Europe was controlled by a militant church, and France was ruled by Louis IX - a bitter enemy of the Jews.

All copies of the Talmud were seized and four Baalei Tosfos were interrogated in public. 

How did Jewry recover from ... more

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Rav Meir Arik
A prominent rabbi and scholar from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, known for his halachic rulings and influential texts.
Episode: #174: Disputations II - 1263-1414 / Rav Meir Arik 100th Yarzeit
R Shmuli Levison
Avid fan of the podcast and knowledgeable fellow writing a safer on the Ramban.
Episode: #171: Ramban I - The Early Conflicts (1194-1270)
Dr. Edith Eger
Holocaust survivor and psychologist who has authored several books and appeared on major media outlets.
Episode: #169: Holocaust Shadows III - The Survivor
Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz
Rabbi and medical doctor, discussing Jewish history related to medicine.
Episode: #150 - Jewish Physicians I - European Challenges feat. Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz
Trevor Asserson
One of the UK's leading litigation solicitors and founding partner of Asserson, Israel's largest international law firm.
Asserson
Episode: #147 - The BBC: Biased Broadcasting Corporation - The Insiders View feat. Trevor Asserson
Effie Klein
Founder and co-director of KMP Solutions, involved in the community and well-known speaker.
KMP Solutions
Episode: #146 - Vienna I -19th Century: Friends or Enemies?
Dayan Y. Posen
A highly respected Dayan at the Achiezer Federation Basin with almost 20 years of experience.
Achiezer Federation
Episode: #135 - Understanding Halacha, History & Change: Taking Interest on a Loan (feat. Dayan Y. Posen)
Rabbi Yossi Steiner
Survivor and rabbi who shares his experiences during the Holocaust.
Episode: #134 - Tisha B'Av Episode - The Hideout in Slovakia
Dayan Y Posen
Dayan Posen has been a Dayan for coming up to 20 years and has given over a thousand shurim worldwide on various subjects.
Kehilas Federation
Episode: #121 - Financial Responsa in History II - Shuls, Politics & Power (feat. Dayan Y Posen)

Host

Mena Reisner
Host of History for the Curious, Mena Reisner is notable for guiding listeners through engaging discussions on Jewish Heritage.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 844 ratings
  • Cheryl

    I recently discovered this podcast and enjoy it immensely. The rabbi’s knowledge is so vast and he is an excellent explainer. Thank you and I look forward to continuing to listen to your pearls of knowledge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cheryl73!
    United States2 months ago
  • Amazing

    Amazing project, thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1966NL
    Australia3 months ago
  • I’m Addicted

    The only good thing about discovering this podcast several years after its inception is that I have a wealth of knowledge to glean from all of the existing shows. This is just a wonderful podcast! Thank you for such quality shows.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yaakov
    United States8 months ago
  • Exceptionally important work

    Thank you for the well researched work you are doing in all areas of Jewish history, but in these dark days of rising antisemitism and the blatant anti-Israel bias in formerly trustworthy news agencies, like the BBC and organisations like the UN, you are needed more than ever as a balanced source of information and as an informed critic, sounding alarm bells for all of western society. My gratitude from Australia.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jenniferajackman
    Australia9 months ago
  • Not once do these Zionist apologists mention the lives, aspirations or humanity of Palestinians. They distract and dissemble with irrelevant examples from a Zionist interpretation of the Torah to blame the goyim for every antisemitic occurrence. They create, with their fear, envy and hatred of nonjews, a doppelganger of themselves. Like the classical antisemite that projects their internal disgust with themselves onto the Jews in order to absolve themselves from thepersonal responsibility.

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    Harold N.
    a year ago

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Feedback indicates that it provides a balanced perspective, though some listeners feel it may lack neutrality in political discussions.
Many express appreciation for the hosts' knowledge and ability to make complex subjects accessible.

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#175: David Friedman - The Ambassador Who Reshaped the Middle East
Q: And now two millennia later, here we are. We're sitting with someone who's played such a central role in strengthening Israel and shaping our modern Jewish story.
It's essential to our future, not just so we don't make mistakes, but because we see the hand of God over our history, which strengthens our identity.
#175: David Friedman - The Ambassador Who Reshaped the Middle East
Q: David, I know that you're a fan of history yourself. Why do you think Jewish history is so vital to study and understand?
Understanding Jewish history is crucial to validating our existence today; it allows us to see our continuous role in the world and to learn from our past mistakes while recognizing the divine continuum of our story.
#171: Ramban I - The Early Conflicts (1194-1270)
Q: How would you define his style in the commentary? And how does he interact with those who came before him?
He writes Perisher and Bandit. It's two-pronged, one is for giving Pshat, explaining the basic meaning of the Pshukim.
#171: Ramban I - The Early Conflicts (1194-1270)
Q: Can you give us a sense of the others forum he wrote?
The Ramban was one of the most prolific writers in the history of Clarezron. He literally touched on absolutely every subject in Torah.
#154 - The Russian Empire II – Persecution, Heroism & Informers
Q: Why were rabbis exempted?
We'll come back to this. But what it means is that the czar's conscription plan turned the khal into police dogs tracking down recruits.

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6. Effie Klein
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