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 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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Yaakov

I’m Addicted

The only good thing about discovering this podcast several years after its inception is that I have a wealth of knowledge to glean from all of the existing shows. This is just a wonderful podcast! Thank you for such quality shows.
Huruma Rugagi

Good History, but not Objective for Current Events

Jew here. Do the podcasters believe that none of us have made our aliyah to see what is happening in Palestine? Jews were often victims throughout history, but the genocide in Gaza is not something anybody who has been there can say is not the fault of our own people. We are not victims of hate when people call it a genocide because that is what it is. Aside from the podcaster’s take on current events, the history is good and the stories are informative and told well.
joyous-occasions

Straightforward and understandable!

I love this podcast! Rabbi Hersh makes Jewish History easy to understand and follow. I have learned so much that I didn’t know (or didn’t pay attention to at school) and it leaves me intrigued to learn more! Thank you so much for a great podcast.
Malkagk

Addictive!

A most comprehensive yet concise narrative of Jewish (and world) history and hashkafa. Intelligent and engaging. Rabbi Hersh offered me shock treatment when I told him my family is addicted and anticipates every new episode; no thanks Rabbi, and please keep the episodes coming. Many thanks to Rabbi Reisner for excellent hosting.
Totally fascinating

Technical Issue

Don’t know how to get in touch otherwise but part 2 of most current episode on the war wont play
Awesome driving hind

Love this podcast!

I have learned so much! I just found this podcast and have gone back to listen to all episodes.
shteiging person

AMAZING PODCAST

I am obsessed with this podcast. So much research and knowledge that is changing my perception of Judaism with each episode and person/eta discussed. Can’t wait to hear about the Sefardi and Middle East episodes!
dafallday

Wow

Such a quality podcast. No wasted time and full of amazing content given over by a genius
Chaim K.

Love anything with Rabbi Hersh

This is part of my regular rotation- never miss an episode on or before erev Shabbat. Toda Rabba rabbi
dennis.karpf

Dennis Karpf

Wonderful historical and religious podcast supportive of G-d, Torah/Talmud, Israel and the Jewish communities around the world. Truth and critical knowledge are well served by very well productions out of England.
dlavenda

Riveting

An unbelievable podcast in its breadth and depth of Jewish history. Since discovering it, I have binge listened to almost all the episodes. Not sure what I will do when I catch up.
Gojets24

I can’t believe more people don’t know about this!

This podcast is a treasure. I’m so glad I stumbled into it. From the moment I started listening, I knew I’d keep wanting more.