• History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast

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History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast

By: JLE
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  • 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 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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Episodes
  • Responsa in History III

    Responsa in History III
    Apr 24 2024
    Do synagogues have rights over membership? Why did a Chazan risk excommunication in Perpignan? Why were responsa printed in defiance of the author’s wishes? And the 1708 Chametz glue on a Pesach document…

    Chapters

    00:00 Excommunication and Imposing Bans

    06:18 Excommunication and Scholarly Disputes

    13:28 The Role of the Chazan in the Synagogue

    26:04 Insights from Historical Responsa
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    34 mins
  • Financial Responsa in History II - Shuls, Politics & Power (feat. Dayan Y Posen)

    Financial Responsa in History II - Shuls, Politics & Power (feat. Dayan Y Posen)
    Apr 12 2024
    For centuries Jews faced restrictions building their shuls. Halachic questions arose across Europe concerning rights, ownership and use. And closer to our day, when communities split, the assets would often be fought over. For the trip, please email: giana.elav@gmail.com

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Overview

    07:41 Shul as a Place of Assembly and Governance

    14:13 Challenges in Shul Expansion and Renovation

    29:14 Ownership and Rights of a Community in a Shul

    38:13 The Changing Dynamics of Shuls and the Role of Trustees
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    50 mins
  • Financial Responsa in History I - Taxes, Charity & Freedom (feat. Dayan Y Hool)

    Financial Responsa in History I - Taxes, Charity & Freedom (feat. Dayan Y Hool)
    Apr 2 2024
    In times of war and peace and throughout the centuries, Jews have asked questions. Some became the foundations of halacha, others were forgotten. In this episode we trace back through the ages to find that the new is often very old. To purchase Dayan Hools book, click here - Beth Din Commercial Arbitration: https://amzn.eu/d/hSkOB53

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Urgency of the Question

    03:04 The Importance of Responsa in Jewish Law

    06:22 Preserving and Recording Responsa

    10:45 Debates on Jewish Community and Communal Organization

    14:04 Reduction in Responsa and the Need for New Answers

    25:46 Communal Financial Responsa in Times of Crisis

    26:42 Repurposing Funds and the Power of Handwriting

    29:37 Contributing to Communal Projects in Tehran

    30:06 Apportioning Funds for Weddings and Inflation

    31:02 Returning Donations Given in Error

    35:22 The Role of Community Contributions

    51:01 Security as an Individual Requirement
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    53 mins
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