The Jewish History Podcast - With Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe

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Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe started The Jewish History Podcast in 2016 with the goal of making Jewish History interesting and accessible. Over the course of the years, episodes have covered the vast expanse of Jewish history, from Abraham to Moses and Joshua, to great Sages in modern times, to Israeli wars. Each episode is dedicated to either a theme of Jewish history, a great personality of Jewish history, an era of Jewish history, or a transcendent event of our people’s history. We learn about our people’s triumphs and high-points, and of course, our nadirs. The Chosen People have experienced an unprecedented 4,000 year story, and it is gloriously retold in The Jewish History Podcast. Please email any questions, comments, or feedback to rabbiwolbe@gmail.com.

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Dec 7, 2016 · 43 min
Ep. 11: Great Jewish Personalities: Rabban Yochanan Ben Zakkai
Rabban Yochanan Ben Zakkai was the leader of the Jewish people during a most critical and vulnerable time period. His visionary decisions and foresight assured that Torah and the nation will persevere and flourish in the aftermath of tragedy and despai...
Nov 30, 2016 · 44 min
Ep. 10: Great Jewish Personalities: Hillel
Hillel the Elder was a transcendental Jewish figure whose name and influence towers above Jewish life until this day. In this podcast we explore the remarkable life, visionary leadership and legendary personal piety of this great man.
Nov 23, 2016 · 44 min
Ep. 9: Great Jewish Personalities: Rabbi Judah the Prince
The impact that Rabbi Judah the Prince had on Jewish life was so vast that he is referred to in the Talmud as simply “Rabbi”. In this podcast we explore the remarkable life and accomplishments of this great man.
Nov 16, 2016 · 45 min
Ep. 8: Great Jewish Personalities: Rabbi Meir
Rabbi Meir was a foundational scholar of the Mishnaic era. In fact, an unattributed mishna are his teachings and he is the third most oft-cited rabbi in the Talmud. In this podcast we explore the remarkable and tragic life story of this great man.
Nov 9, 2016 · 45 min
Ep. 7: Great Jewish Personalities: Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai
The life, writings and legacy of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai has seen a sensational resurgence in recent years. The annual pilgramage to his gravesite during the week of his hilula attracts more than 500,000 visitors.
Nov 2, 2016 · 51 min
Ep. 6: Great Jewish Personalities: Rabbi Akiva
Rabbi Akiva was one of the most legendary and heroic figures in Jewish history. His story and accomplishments continue to inspire. In this podcast we explore the remarkable and riveting life story of this great man.
Oct 2, 2016 · 1 hr 23 min
Ep. 5: Chaos, Cataclysm and Consolidation: Jewish History in The Modern Era
The Modern Era was a whirlwind of activity for the Jewish people, not all of it positive. The story takes us to Tzfat in northern Israel where a unique community of Torah giants shape the future of our nation.
Sep 22, 2016 · 57 min
Ep. 4: Violence, Vicissitudes and Valiancy: Jewish History in Medieval Times
The Medieval period would bring enormous changes to the Jewish communities worldwide. It was an era marked by tremendous scholarship and advancement of Torah. Some of the greatest leaders and luminaries that the Jews have ever seen – such as Maimonides...
Sep 15, 2016 · 1 hr 2 min
Ep. 3: Rabbis, Renaissance and Reclamation: Jewish History of the Mishnaic and Talmudic Eras
Our story begins with a battered and depressed nation in the aftermath of the destruction of Jerusalem and the holy Temple. They experienced tragedy and devastation on a scale never seen before. Immediately after the destruction the process of rebuildi...
Sep 9, 2016 · 1 hr 14 min
Ep. 2: Homeland, Hegemony and Hostility: Jewish History from Joshua to the (Second) Downfall of Jerusalem
The Torah end with the death of Moshe. The greatest human and leader of all time is no longer there to lead them. How will the Jews fare in his absence? In this expansive episode of The Jewish History Podcast with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe we tell the story a...
Sep 2, 2016 · 54 min
Ep. 1: Foundations, Fathers and Faith: Jewish History From Adam to Moses
In this maiden episode of The Jewish History Podcast with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe, we begin a five part overview of Jewish History. This format is not an exhaustive accounting of all the copious details of Jewish history; rather we seek to highlight the gen...

The Jewish History Podcast - With Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe

Ep. 11: Great Jewish Personalities: Rabban Yochanan Ben Zakkai

Ep. 10: Great Jewish Personalities: Hillel

Ep. 9: Great Jewish Personalities: Rabbi Judah the Prince

Ep. 8: Great Jewish Personalities: Rabbi Meir

Ep. 7: Great Jewish Personalities: Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai

Ep. 6: Great Jewish Personalities: Rabbi Akiva

Ep. 5: Chaos, Cataclysm and Consolidation: Jewish History in The Modern Era

Ep. 4: Violence, Vicissitudes and Valiancy: Jewish History in Medieval Times

Ep. 3: Rabbis, Renaissance and Reclamation: Jewish History of the Mishnaic and Talmudic Eras

Ep. 2: Homeland, Hegemony and Hostility: Jewish History from Joshua to the (Second) Downfall of Jerusalem

Ep. 1: Foundations, Fathers and Faith: Jewish History From Adam to Moses