History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast

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**History for the Curious – The Jewish History Podcast**

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 Olami UK 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 scandals, and the mysteries, that have impacted our history and shaped us into who we are today.

Encounter leaders, visionaries, spies, heroes & traitors and unpack 2,000 years of Jewish heritage.
Go back to the story of Jews in the Temple of Jerusalem. Confront the dilemmas of the Holocaust. Visit Paris, Prague, Vilna, London, Venice, New York & the Cairo Geniza. Meet The Russian Czar, Ramchal, Maharal, Maimonides, Churchill, Shabbetai Zvi and the Hapsburgs.

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#72 - Royal Family Conflicts & Jewish Consequences Jan 29, 2023

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Monarchy and Power have bred controversy throughout the centuries.

Jews were often impacted by association: the Abarbanel in Portugal, Richard the Lionheart & advice from a Chief Rabbi.

#71 - Holocaust Reflections III - Swiss Gold Jan 17, 2023

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What is the price of crime and who should it be paid to?

A topical and controversial insight into post-war payments from Germany and subsequently from Switzerland. Personal accounts, documented events & international demands.

#70 - Holocaust Reflections II - The Theft Jan 10, 2023

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Everyone is vaguely aware that alongside the destruction of Jewish lives, there was a large-scale theft of Jewish assets.

However the details and amounts are truly shocking as was the behaviour of certain individuals and countries.

#69 - Holocaust Reflections I - The Undaunted Jan 03, 2023

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The Holocaust offered almost no possibilities to strike back. Yet whenever the opportunity did arise, there were always some who risked everything; often paying the ultimate price.

Two girls - under very different circumstances - became legendary. This is their story

#68 - History of History for The Curious Dec 19, 2022

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Curious about Rabbi Hersh & the Podcast? Please check out our annual peek behind the scenes where I get to ask all the burning questions we've all had...

https://vimeo.com/779294036

#67 - What Happened to the Chashmona’im? Dec 15, 2022

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They ruled for 100 years after the Chanukah events and then suddenly disappear from history. How? Who were they?

And where do the Saducees & Idumeans fit into the picture?

#66 - The Origins of Christianity III Dec 06, 2022

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What was the Donation of Constantine? What is the crime of Deicide? And how do I respond to a Missionary?

#65 - The Origins of Christianity II Nov 29, 2022

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Why was the 19th blessing of the Amida created?

How did Christianity survive the 300 years before there was a 'New Testament'? What extreme change happened in Nicea in 325CE?

And what does belief mean?

#64 - The Origins of Christianity I Nov 23, 2022

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Who was he? When was he actually born? Why was he crucified? And how did 2.3 billion people become his followers?

This podcast is required listening for any Jew.

#63 - The Jews & Britain’s Prime Ministers III Nov 16, 2022

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The Jew Bill 1753

A perfectly harmless Act of Parliament becomes the launch pad for a war against the Jews of England. In the streets, the press, and Whitehall.

Faced by a wall of opposition, Parliament moves to restrict the freedom of the Jews.... But all is far from lost.

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