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The Jewish Hour

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This unique podcast features unedited news from Israel, a topic interview, Jewish Music of all genre, insights culled from the Torah Portion of the week and Jewish Calendar and a Chasidic Story. For more information about Rabbi Herschel Finman, visit rabbifinman.com

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Chana Finman
Co-director of Jewish Ferndale; producer/host on The Jewish Hour
Jewish Ferndale
Episode: The Jewish Hour: Chana Finman - Jewish Ferndale Shmooze
Nir Arielli
Professor of International History at Leeds University
Leeds University
Episode: The Jewish Hour: Nir Arielli - The Dead Sea
Zalman Liberow
In charge of Chabad of Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York
Chabad of Flatbush
Episode: The Jewish Hour: Zalman Liberow Revolutionary War House to Chabad House
Eliezar Zaklikovsky
Rabbi; editor and compiler of A Thought for the Week collection
Kehot Online; Lubavitch outreach
Episode: The Jewish Hour: Eliezar Zaklikovsky – A Thought For The Week
Andrea Strongwater
Author and artist of Lost Synagogues of Europe
Author/Artist
Episode: The Jewish Hour: Andrea Strongwater - Lost Synagogues Of Europe
Nikki Goldstein
Author of Conversations with My Rabbi, Timeless Teachings for a Fractured World
Author; HarperCollins
Episode: The Jewish Hour: Conversations with My Rabb – Nikki Goldstein
Joshua Perelman
Senior Curator for The First Salute exhibit at the Weizmann Museum in Philadelphia
Weizmann Museum in Philadelphia
Episode: The Jewish Hour: Joshua Perelman First Salute at the Weitzman in Philadelphia
Meni Even-Yisroel
Leader of the Steinsaltz Rambam project team
Steinsaltz Institute / Steinsaltz Rambam
Episode: The Jewish Hour: Meni Even-Yisroel - The Steinsaltz Ramabam
Malcolm Hoenlein
Executive Vice Chairman, Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations
Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations
Episode: The Jewish Hour: Malcolm Hoenlein -The Aftermath of the Middle East Wars

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Herschel Finman
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The Jewish Hour : Gino Segre - The Golden Age of Italian Jews
Q: Could you share a personal anecdote from your family that embodies this arc?
Segre recounts his great-grandfather, an architect who contributed to Florence's synagogue and cemetery, and his grandmother who was deported to Auschwitz after the occupation, illustrating the human cost of the period and the personal stake in the historical arc.
The Jewish Hour : Gino Segre - The Golden Age of Italian Jews
Q: How did the period of the golden age end, and what happened during 1938 and the war years?
The rise ended with laws discriminating against Jews in 1938, followed by deportations during the German occupation in 1943, which dramatically reversed the gains and led to the destruction of the Jewish community in many Italian locales.
The Jewish Hour : Gino Segre - The Golden Age of Italian Jews
Q: What does 1848 signify in the context of Italian Jews, and how did it mark the beginning of a golden age?
1848 marked the granting of full civil rights in parts of Italy, enabling Jews to attend universities, join the army, and participate fully in public life, which Segre argues was the start of a period where Jewish professionals and leaders flourished.
The Jewish Hour : Gino Segre - The Golden Age of Italian Jews
Q: What sparked your interest in writing about the Golden Age of Italian Jews?
Segre explains that his historical lens comes from his Italian Jewish heritage, the productive integration of Jews into Italian society, and the dramatic shift after 1848 when civil rights opened opportunities that allowed Jews to contribute significantly to Italian culture and modernization.
The Jewish Hour: Zalman Liberow Revolutionary War House to Chabad House
Q: Why not just take over an existing synagogue or build anew instead of dealing with landmarks?
The guest explained that the nature of Chabad is to expand, and the corner location offers a strategic opportunity to serve a large Jewish community and reach a broader audience, despite landmark challenges.

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A broad, culture-forward program that blends interviews with scholars and practitioners, Torah-based context, and community life through Jewish music, stories, and timely news from Israel. Episodes frequently pair historical exploration (architecture, diaspora history, Jewish figures) with contemporary angles on faith, identity, and community resilience, while weaving in cultural segments and practical information about local events and charitable initiatives. A standout trait is the eclectic mix: in-depth interviews with authors, curators, and leaders, plus light storytelling and sponsor reads, all delivered in a format that emphasizes education, culture, and connection for a committed Jewish audience.

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