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The Jewish Story

The Jewish Story

Written by: Daniel Kroft
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The Jewish Story is a Jewish History podcast for the 21st Century. In it, we use the latest in archaeology, linguistics, and historical methods to sculpt a history of the Jewish people, from the exodus out of Egypt until the present! Theme tune courtesy of Crowander via the Free Music ArchiveDaniel Kroft 2021 Education World
Episodes
  • Episode 5: East and West (1500 - 1665 CE)

    Episode 5: East and West (1500 - 1665 CE)
    Jan 14 2025

    In this episode, we return to India to meet two new groups of Jews who would become prominent populations in Indian society; we travel to China, where we see how Chinese Jews attempted to blend Jewish tradition with Chinese neo-Confuscian culture and philosophy; and we survey the Jews of East and West Africa, and briefly discuss the evidence of Afro-Jewish origin.

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    30 mins
  • Episode 4: The Jews at Court (1555 - 1600 CE)

    Episode 4: The Jews at Court (1555 - 1600 CE)
    Jan 6 2025

    In this episode, we see a new Pope elected, and a new wave of Jewish expulsions sweep across Europe. We follow Gracia and Joseph Nasi to Constantinople, and watch them ascend to great heights within the Ottoman Empire. We see a new Jewish city established in northern Palestine, and learn of the golden age of Kaballah. And we meet the Jewish serving women who became close advisors of some of the most powerful political figures in Ottoman society.
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    38 mins
  • Episode 3: A Dangerous Escape (1500 - 1555 CE)

    Episode 3: A Dangerous Escape (1500 - 1555 CE)
    Dec 30 2024

    In this episode, we meet the Mendes family, and watch as they orchestrate the daring and dangerous escape of thousands of conversos from Portugal.
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    33 mins
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