The Jewish Story

di Daniel Kroft

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 Archive
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Episodi del podcast

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  • Episode 0: Introduction

    Episode 0: Introduction

    S01
    29 Novembre, 2021
    05:19

    Welcome to The Jewish Story! In this brief introductory episode, I introduce myself, give some background on this podcast, lay out a roadmap for Season One, and describe my primary sources for this history.

  • Episode 1: The Birth of a Kingdom (1200 BCE - 587 BCE)

    Episode 1: The Birth of a Kingdom (1200 BCE - 587 BCE)

    S01 E01
    13 Dicembre, 2021
    33:12

    In this episode, we discuss the earliest evidence of Jewish existence, and follow the Jewish Kingdom from its inception through its various conflicts with neighbouring Empires, culminating in the Babylonian destruction of the First Temple.

  • Episode 2: A Nation Divided (587 BCE - 400 BCE)

    Episode 2: A Nation Divided (587 BCE - 400 BCE)

    S01 E02
    20 Dicembre, 2021
    21:07

    In this episode, we follow the parallel paths of Jews after the Babylonian invasion of Jerusalem. A temple is destroyed, a city is rebuilt, and the first public Torah reading is performed.

  • Episode 3: A Conversation with Rabbi Matthew Leibl

    Episode 3: A Conversation with Rabbi Matthew Leibl

    S01 E03
    27 Dicembre, 2021
    49:16

    In this episode, Rabbi Matthew Leibl and I sit down to discuss the first eight centuries of Jewish history, and their relevance to modern Jewish life.

  • Episode 4: It's All Greek to Me (400 BCE - 165 BCE)

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    Episode 4: It's All Greek to Me (400 BCE - 165 BCE)

    S01 E04
    3 Gennaio, 2022
    28:27
    Esplicito

    In this episode, we watch the Ptolemies and Seleucids battle over control of Israel, follow the intrigue of Jewish elites fighting for the position of High Priest, hear of the brutal Greek repression of Jewish practice, and see the rise of a rebellion.