Showing results for "Jews" in Social Sciences

There is a great debate among historians about Franklin Delano Roosevelt's actions during the Holocaust. Was FDR the hero that defeated the Germans, or did he turn a blind eye to the plight of the Jews as long as he possibly could? In Roosevelt and the Holocaust, Robert Beir analyzes specific actions and legislation to get at the truth behind Roosevelt's role in the Holocaust. Beir has a unique perspective. He is a Jew who was raised during the extreme anti-Semitism of the Great Depression. Having witnessed the fruits of the New Deal firsthand, Beir became a Roosevelt scholar.

Who is Satan in the New Testament, and what is the evil that he represents? In this groundbreaking book, Elaine Pagels, Princeton's distinguished historian of religion, traces the evolution of Satan from its origins in the Hebrew Bible, where Satan is at first merely obstructive, to the New Testament, where Satan becomes the Prince of Darkness, the bitter enemy of God and man, evil incarnate. In The Origin of Satan, Pagels shows that the four Christian gospels tell two very different stories.

The Wars of the Jews, also known as The History of the Destruction of Jerusalem or commonly referred to as The Jewish War, is an influential work by the 1st-century Jewish historian Josephus. This compelling narrative chronicles Jewish history from the pivotal capture of Jerusalem by Antiochus IV Epiphanes in 164 BC to the tragic fall and destruction of the city during the First Jewish-Roman War in AD 70. Written around 75 AD in Josephuss native tongue, likely Aramaic, this original text has unfortunately not survived. However, it was later translated into Greek, potentially under Josephuss ...

This podcast brings together two outspoken artists from different cultures and historical legacies — Germany and Jewish America — to explore the human stories behind the headlines. Rooted in music, memory, and activism, The German and the Jew is a heart-centered dialogue about where we’ve come from, what we’ve survived, and how we fight for justice today. Hosted by SONiA disappea fear and Hanne Kah.

Dive into the captivating historical narrative of the Wars of the Jews, tracing the tumultuous journey from the Babylonian captivity to the fall of Jerusalem under Titus. Spanning from 586 B.C.E. to 70 A.D., this account offers a profound exploration of Jewish history‚Aîrich with lessons of faith, courage, and resilience, alongside tales of tragedy and betrayal. Discover the inspiring legacy of Abrahams descendants through these compelling stories, narrated by Cliff Stone.

Join us as we delve into the captivating journey of the Jewish people in America, as chronicled by the notable Yiddish journalist Peter Wiernik. Immigrating from Vilna at the age of twenty, Wiernik offers a meticulously researched account that spans from the early days of exploration to the dawn of the twentieth century. This enlightening work is divided into seven distinct sections I. The Spanish and Portuguese Period, II. The Dutch and English Colonial Period, III. The Revolution and the Period of Expansion, IV. The Second or German Period of Immigration, V. The Civil War and the Formative ...

This podcast is about us, you and I, talking. To each other. About how we are being Jewish in the world today and our relationship to Israel. Each episode starts with a bit of Jewish Geography – where and how did we grow up Jewish and how has that changed – or not – over time? And then we dig in to how we are feeling in this post October 7 world – how has it affected us and our relationship to Judaism and to Israel?

A look at all Jewish walks of life, discussions, stories and interviews with Jews from around the globe.

Schmoozy! Handler om kultur, tro, israelsk identitet, familie, mad – og om at afmystificere det, vi ikke forstår. Alt for ofte er vores billede af andre kulturer end vores egen præget af gamle myter, mærkelige fordomme – eller bare tavshed. Og alt for ofte tales der i Danmark om minoriteter – men alt for sjældent med dem. I Schmoozy inviterer vi dig med til et sommerhus, hvor to unge piger undersøger, hvad det egentlig vil sige at have jødiske rødder i Danmark i dag. I podcasten giver vi derfor lytterne en direkte stemme til et jødisk perspektiv fortalt i en uformel tone og ...

An unashamedly Jewish comedy chat show where all are welcome!Jew Talkin' To Me? is hosted by award winning comedians, Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon, and produced by Russell Balkind. Each show features guests from the entertainment industry sharing their views on a variety of topics connected to modern Jewish life in a secular world, as well as their memories of growing up Jewish.Both Philip and Rachel are well known as Jewish comedians on both the mainstream and community circuit and our guest list includes stand-up comedians, presenters, broadcasters, journalists and writers who are Jewish,...

Welcome to A Jew Perspective Podcast, where we dive deep and explore Jewish topics, people, and places!

What is being "Jewish"? What are Jews? What do Jews believe? What do Jews do? What's happening in those mysterious synagogues with all that weird language (it's Hebrew)?Jew curious? The thing about being Jewish is, you can't tell us apart by looking (well, not always), we often look the same, dress the same, work and play and eat right alongside our non-Jewish counterparts, and yet, as a teeny tiny minority--only 0.2% of the global population, and 2-3% of the U.S. population--plenty of people have probably never met a Jewish person, or if they did, they didn't even know it. For as much as we...

Delve into the rich tapestry of Jewish history with Antiquities of the Jews, penned by the renowned historian Flavius Josephus around 93 or 94 AD. This monumental work, crafted in Greek for a gentile audience, traces the lineage of the Jewish people from the creation of Adam and Eve, weaving through the significant events recorded in the Hebrew Bible while occasionally adding Josephus unique insights. Volume 3 encompasses Books 11-15, beginning with the poignant return of the Babylonian exiles under Cyrus, the Persian king, and culminating in King Herods ambitious reconstruction of the temple ...

JEW-ISH is a series of one to one interviews with Jews from a range of different cultures and backgrounds, aiming to show the nuance that exists within the Jewish world. Follow me on Twitter @Jewish_Podcast for more info and updates on upcoming guests.

Responding to Modern Philosophical Challenges to Religion, Judaism, and Jewish Identity

A series of conversations about what we should do and what we should NOT to do in conversations with non-Jewish people seeking to join the Jewish community

Where does this hate come from? Why is it rising again in America? What do we need to do to stop it? Prepare to be stunned, shocked, and illuminated as Rabbi Evan Moffic answers these questions. He reveals why the world's oldest hatred - once thought to be over after the Holocaust - keeps coming back to life. This book gives the clearest and most concise explanation of where antisemitism comes from, why it continues, and how to stop its resurgence today.

This podcast is dedicated to men and women who are seeking truth from a logical perspective. Tune in each week to see what the Bible says about God, Jesus, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Focusing on the lived experience of campers and camp counselors, The Jews of Summer demonstrates how a cultural crisis birthed a rite of passage that remains a significant influence in American Jewish life.

These are true tales of grit and chutzpah, told by the iconic men and women who lived them. Hosted by breakout comedian Aaron Berg and produced by DIGA Studios in partnership with Maggievision Productions, Badass Jews is an interview series that mixes humor, pop culture and heritage like never before. All manner of ass-kickers - from business tycoons to Hollywood stars and Olympic athletes - get their moment in the spotlight. This is a show that subversively deconstructs stereotypes and clichés while celebrating the remarkable achievements of people who have gone against the grain and left...