Remember What's Next
History is the lens. The present is the question. The future is what's at stake. Remember What's Next brings you the conversations our people need right now. Each week, Rabbi Ken Spiro — author, researcher, and lecturer — joins Jewish educator and coach Ellie Bass to take a current issue and trace it back through Jewish history, uncovering the patterns, the precedents, and the deeper meaning hiding in plain sight. Because we've been here before. And remembering how we got here is how we figure out what comes next.
Episodes
S5 Ep23 Anti-Zionism is a Conspiracy Theory
Rabbi Spiro and Ellie discuss the history of conspiracy theories and how those show up today in our world. Want the full story? Start from episode one.As Winston Churchill said, "The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see." That's exactly what we're doing — going all the way back, so we can understand the present and shape what comes next.🎙️ Learn mo
S5 Ep22 Where Have We Seen This Before?
This episode features a discussion about the historical and spiritual context of modern challenges facing the Jewish people, specifically as they approach Tisha B'Av. The conversation explores the recurring patterns of history, the concept of Jewish destiny, and how to maintain perspective during times of heightened antisemitism.Want the full story? Start from episode one.As Winston Churchill
S5 Ep 21 - Communism, Socialism, Judaism and the Democratic Republic of America
In this episode Rabbi Spiro and Ellie discuss the recent elections in NY and the DSA candidates who won, and what the history of communism, socialism and democracy can help us understand about America today as it approaches it's 250th birthday. Want the full story? Start from episode one.As Winston Churchill said, "The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.&
S5 Ep20 Negotiations
Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie planned and recorded a podcast episode on cross-cultural negotiation differences, focusing on honor-shame vs. guilt-innocence paradigms and how these explain current US-Iran negotiations and Israel's broader negotiating history. The episode uses biblical, historical, and contemporary examples to argue that Western negotiators fundamentally misread Middle Eastern count
S5 Ep19 - Civil Unrest Part 2
Part 2: Rabbi Spiro and Ellie are discussing the riots and demonstrations by Israel's Charedim who are against conscription and the cultural history behind the animus. How do we as a people with different visions of what the center of our lives should be start to reckon with the fact that we need each other. We begin with the history of the animus between the religious world and the secular zi
S5 Ep18 - Civil Unrest - The Draft Crisis and Israel's Internal Reckoning
Part 1: Rabbi Spiro and Ellie are discussing the riots and demonstrations by Israel's Charedim who are against conscription and the cultural history behind the animus. How do we as a people with different visions of what the center of our lives should be start to reckon with the fact that we need each other. We begin with the history of the animus between the religious world and the secular zi
Trauma & Jewish History Part 3 - From Survival to Resilience
The final episode of our special series. Rabbi Ken Spiro, Professor Elan Javanfard, and Ellie Bass unpack how Ashkenazi and Sephardi/Mizrahi communities developed radically different responses to centuries of trauma — and how those responses still shape Jewish observance, identity, and reactivity today.In the wake of October 7th, those differences matter more than ever. This conversation explores
Special Series Part 2 - Jewish History and Trauma - Sephardim and Mizrachi
Part 2 of Jewish History and Trauma - In this episode Rabbi Spiro and Professor Elan Javanfard explore the chronological and psychological history and experiences of Sephardic and Mizrachi Jews and how their past has shaped and created those communities into the way we know them today. How does honour, respect and family play a huge part in these communities in both healthy and unhealthy ways, and
Special Series! Jewish History and Trauma with Professor Javanfard Part 1 - Ashkenazim
Part 1: Welcome to a special three-part series of Remember What's Next called Jewish History and Trauma. Ellie Bass and Rabbi Ken Spiro are in conversation with Professor Elan Javanfard who is a researcher and expert in Jewish intergenerational trauma. Together, we are going to trace the full arc: where our collective wounds come from, how they live in us today especially now and what healin
S5 Ep14 - Oy Canada
Rabbi Spiro and Ellie Bass discuss what is happening right now and historically for Canadian Jews and some of the background and history behind it. Want the full story? Start from episode one.As Winston Churchill said, "The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see." That's exactly what we're doing — going all the way back, so we can understand the present and shape what
S5 Ep13 - Tracing Our Genetic Story: From Judea to the Jewish People Today
What does our DNA reveal about who we are as a people? In this episode of Remember What's Next, we explore the genetic history of the Jewish people and what it teaches us about our shared origins, our journey through history, and the family-turned-nation we've become.We begin where it all began: in the Levant. The genetic evidence is clear — all Jews trace back to Judea, with roots firmly
S5 Ep12 Passover Thoughts
Chag Kasher VSameach from Rabbi Spiro and Ellie!Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is happening now and plan for the future.Check out more about Rabbi Ken Spiro and his work at
S5 Ep11 War Overview
An update and overview on what is happening right now in the Middle East and what it means for us as a Jewish people. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is happening now and plan for the future.C
S5 Ep10 Unity, Responsibility and Proactivity
What are some of the attributes that make the Jewish people our best selves? Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is happening now and plan for the future.Check out more about Rabbi Ken Spiro and h
S5 Ep9 - The Middle Path and a World of Extremes
If it burns it earns, if it bleeds it leads, if it enrages it engages.. we are living in a world that clamors for extremes in views, ideas and community. What does it mean as a Jewish people to live in a world of extremes? Is that our thing? Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward yo
S5 Ep8 The Jewish Personality
Are Jewish people really unique? What does it mean to have a Jewish personality? Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is happening now and plan for the future.Check out more about Rabbi Ken Spiro a
S5 Ep7 History of Jews in South America
South American has a long and storied history of Jewish and maybe Jewish people. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is happening now and plan for the future.Check out more about Rabbi Ken Spiro a
S5 Ep6 Bondi Beach to Tehran Part 2
In this episode we are revisiting some of the history of Islam and how it is playing out on the world stage today in ways that are essential to understand. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is h
S5 Ep5 - Bondi Beach to Tehran
In this episode we are revisiting some of the history of Islam and how it is playing out on the world stage today in ways that are essential to understand. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is h
S5 Ep4 - Light It Up - Chanukah 2026
What does Chanukah teach us about navigating what is happening in the Jewish world today? How can we emulate the Maccabees and also share the light of what Judaism has to offer the world? Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back
S5 Ep3 Inside Or Out - What is Galus?
Is it important to live in Israel as a Jew? Why are we in a diaspora? When the Jewish people remain outside of Israel what does that say about us? Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is happening
S5 Ep2 Splitting and Speeding - 2025 Overview
Rabbi Spiro and Ellie discuss an overview of the past couple of years, where we are in history in this moment and how we see it in terms of prophecy and Jewish history.Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understa
S5 Ep 1 - The 10 Lost Tribes
In this episode Rabbi Spiro and Ellie are exploring what the word "lost" means in terms of the 10 Tribes and why they matter today. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is happening now a
S4 Ep18 Rosh Hashana and The Truth
A special pre-High Holiday episode exploring what the Jewish idea of truth is and why it's a central idea to Rosh Hashana and so important in our world today. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand wh
S4 Ep17 - Crypto Jews and Converts
When we explore our history we find so many ages where Jews were forced to convert, hide, leave or otherwise mask their Judaism to survive. Where are those people today and how do we know they have Jewish roots? Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we ar
S4 Ep16 - Prophecy 2025
Rabbi Spiro and Ellie Bass discuss the who, what, where, when and how of this cornerstone ancient technology that we know as prophecy and how it matters for our world today. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can un
S4 Ep 15 - Post 12 Day War Overview
Rabbi Spiro gives us an overview of where we are now after the 12 Day War and what we need to keep in front of mind about the enemy we currently face. Join us as we unpack the theological crossroads, cultural intersections, and the evolving conversation between Catholicism and Judaism—past, present, and future.Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Chur
S4 Ep14 Popes and Catholics
What happens when two of the world’s oldest and most influential religions—Judaism and Catholicism—stand side by side? Today, we explore the shared roots, divergent paths, painful history, and surprising points of connection between these two traditions. From ancient Israel to Vatican II, from the Hebrew Bible to the New Testament, and from centuries of tension to moments of true dialogue, we ask:
S4 Ep13 History of Egypt Part 2
Part 2! Egypt is one of the most historied and longest existing places in the world. It's pivotal to understand the history of this place in order to know what's happening now.Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so
S4 Ep12 History of Egypt Part 1
Egypt is one of the most historied and longest existing places in the world. It's pivotal to understand the history of this place in order to know what's happening now.Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can
S4 Ep11 - Jordan 101
We often imagine Jordan as an ancient kingdom that goes back centuries, but it's a new nation state that has an unusual history. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is happening now and plan f
S4 Ep10 - Gaza: A History
This week we dive into the history of Gaza, who owns it, who has ruled it and how is it such a central part of what is happening in the world today?Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is happening
S4 Ep9 - Is An Advanced Society A Moral One?
As we enter a radical revolution in technology since the industrial revolution does progress always mean we will be kinder and more ethical? Why is monotheism a marker of a moral civilization?
Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way
S4 Ep8 - History of Christianity Part 3 - Friend or Foe?
Part 3 - This week we are continuing into the long and storied history of Christianity. What is the modern relationship between Christians and Jews and why?
Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is
S4 Ep7 - History of Christianity Part 2
Part 2 - This week we are delving into the long and storied history of Christianity. We are beginning thousands of years ago and looking into the historical figure of Jesus and who the first proponents of this religion were and how it related to the Jewish narrative.
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S4 Ep6 History of Christianity Part 1
This week we are delving into the long and storied history of Christianity. We are beginning thousands of years ago and looking into the historical figure of Jesus and who the first proponents of this religion were and how it related to the Jewish narrative.
Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the
S4 Ep5 Turkey and the Ottoman Empire
What is Turkey and who actually runs it? How does it now figure into what is happening in Syria and The Middle East and who will they align with - the Sunnis or the Shiites in this historical shift of allegiances and borders right now.
Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are
S4 Ep4: Syria - Ancient and Modern History
Is Syria a nation? What is the ancient and modern history of this failed state and how does it impact what is possible now that it has been fundamentally dismantled?
Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understan
S4 Ep3 Post Election
What a night. Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie discuss the election results and how the Middle East is impacted with a change in the US Administration and what we can see coming from what happened in the last few decades.
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S4 Ep2 Israel and US Relations
Join us for a discussion and look as the history of the relationship between the US and Israel in this pre-election episode.
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S4 Ep1 The Real Story
Season 4 kicks off with a macro view of where in Jewish history we are right now. Sometimes it's hard to recognize we are literally living through seismic historical events when you are right in the middle of it. This is what is happening right now for the Jewish people and seeing where we are on the historical timeline helps us understand why the stakes are so high and what we can do to move thin
S3 Ep28 - Dati Leumi and Modern Orthodoxy - History and Definitions
This week we are delving into the history and definition of the terms Dati Leumi, Religious Zionism, Modern Orthodox and Mizrachi to name a few. Who is this important section of the religious community and why do we know so little about it in North America?
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S3 Ep 27 Back To Reality and Values
A bit of a continuation of the last episode. What are Western Values? What is it about America and Israel that people both love and hate? How do we make sure we don't fall prey to what ended the other great empires and countries of history?
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S3 Ep26 - Protests, Protestants and Political Theology
What is really going on between Israel and Iran? Is western democracy really what we think it is, and why are America and Israel seen as partners? Perhaps liberal values are not what we thought they were...
This week we are learning the history of Lebanon and Hezbollah and trying to understand why they are involved at all in this war.
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S3 S25 Lebanon and Hezbollah 101
This week we are learning the history of Lebanon and Hezbollah and trying to understand why they are involved at all in this war.
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S3 Ep24 Are Jews Politically Left or Right?
In this episode, Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie Bass explore the evolving political landscape of Western Jewish communities, particularly in the wake of the October 7, 2023, events. The discussion delves into the shifting political affiliations among Jews, with a noticeable trend towards the political right as concerns about antisemitism and Israel's security become more pronounced. The hosts exami
S3 Ep23 Responding to Ilan Pappe
In response to Ellie's student reading on of Ilan's books, we take a tour of some of his claims and take his narrative of events to task in order to really understand the origins of Israel and the importance of nuance.
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S3 Ep 12 The History of War and The UN
This week Rabbi Spiro and Ellie are discussing the Jewish history and perspective on war and peace, the history of the UN and how Judeo-Christian values were the foundation stone upon which the rules of engagement were created.
Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely
S3 Ep 22 Iran 101
In this episode we are digging into the history of Iran and why they are the major agitator in the region and why it's important to address them as one of the central pillars of this conflict.
Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all th
Special Shavuot Episode
Join Rabbi Spiro and Ellie as they discuss Shavout and what it means to be a Jewish people and how do we see this holiday as a reminder of our mission.
S3 Ep21 Luxury Beliefs and Worldviews
What is it that the protestors are really fighting for? Western civilization is really what is being questioned and fought against, let's talk about how and why.
Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understa
S3 Ep20 Iran Missiles and Passover
Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie jump back on for a special episode discussion the game changing events of this last weekend as Iran fires directly on Israel, and how this relates to our history and the 3337th Seder that the Jewish people are about to partake in.
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S3 Ep19 What If Israel Loses?
What happens if God forbid Israel loses, and Hamas achieves its aims and wipes it out? What are the broader global implications of a Middle East with no Israel? Understanding this is key to understanding what is happening right now in that region and around the world.
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S3 Ep18 What is Islam and Radical Islam?
When we talk about Radical Islam what do we mean? In this episode we are trying to define our terms and understand some of the history of the Middle East, Hamas and Israel and what the west and the rest of the world mean when they use these terms.
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S3 Ep 17 The History of The Clash between the IDF and the Charedi World
As the war continues on for more than 140 days, the tensions between the religious world and the secular in Israel are beginning to show up again, this time over the long history of who should serve in the army and all that entails.
Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are li
S3 Ep16 What is Peace?
When we say we want peace what does that mean? A ceasefire? Unicorns and rainbows? A tenuous pause or a lasting connection? In this episode Rabbi Spiro and Ellie discover what is the true meaning of peace from a Jewish perspective and what are the chances of "peace in the Middle East" now?
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S3 Ep 15 - The History of Hostages
Redeeming captives and hostages is not a new task in the annals of Jewish history. This discussion talks about what is a hostage vs a prisoner, what are some of the Jewish laws around negotiating for hostages release, and what is our history of getting them back and how does this help us understand what is happening today with over 102 hostages still in captivity in Gaza?
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S3 Ep 14 - Colonization in the Middle East - History and Perspectives
What is the history of colonization in the Middle East? Are the Arabs indigenous to the Middle East? Are the Jews? Join us as we trace back the more than 3000 years of colonization, empire building and settlement in the cradle of civilization.
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S3 Ep13 The History of War in Israel
From biblical to modern times what is the history of war in Israel? Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie Bass discuss the purpose of war Jewishly and what is it about Jewish ideology that makes us different when it comes to warfare?
Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.
S3 Ep 11 - End of Days Part 2
What is the war of Gog and Mgog? What is the Ishmaelite Exile? How does the question of what is truth relate to what is happening today and historically for the world and the Jewish people? This is Part 2 of the End of Days - Rabbi Spiro gives us a new/old way of looking at what is happening right now in terms of prophecy, history and Jewish theology. What is this unique time in history that we ar
S3 Ep10 - The End of Days Part 1
Rabbi Spiro gives us a new/old way of looking at what is happening right now in terms of prophecy, history and Jewish theology. What is this unique time in history that we are a part of right now and how can we begin to understand it in the long arc of the Jewish story?
Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can
S3 Ep 9 - Israel Update Nov 11 2023 - The Jewish Questions
There is something trending on TikTok right now called JQ, The Jewish Question is a deeply laden paradigm that is both antisemitic and also goes to heart of how we understand ourselves as Jewish people, our mission and what is going on right now in the Middle East and around the world.
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Israel Update November 7 2023 - Myths and Facts
This week Rabbi Spiro and Ellie are confronting some of the myths and facts surrounding the war with Hamas and in the media and on campuses around the world. Live from Jerusalem with Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie Bass this episode is an insider view and an overview of what is going on in Israel right now.
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Israel Update October 18 2023 - Live from Israel with Rabbi Ken Spiro
Live from Jerusalem with Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie Bass this episode is an insider view and an overview of what is going on in Israel right now, some of the history and reasons behind it, what we can understand about the world and what’s coming based on history and how to help. See below in the liner notes for links mentioned in the episode.
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Israel Update October 11 2023
Live from Jerusalem with Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie Bass this episode is an insider view and an overview of what is going on in Israel right now, some of the history and reasons behind it, what we can understand about the world and what’s coming based on history and how to help. See below in the liner notes for links mentioned in the episode.
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S3 Ep 5 - The History of the Orthodox Jewish World Part 4 - Where do we go from here?
The finishing sweeping look as we finish this series on how the Orthodox Jewish world developed over time and we are now in Part 4 where we ask where we go from here, what is the purpose of the Jewish people and are we in survival mode forever or do we need to turn to a new sense of self and purpose. What is our Jewish hero story?
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S3 Ep4: The History of The Orthodox Jewish World Part 3
We are rounding out this series of discussion on how the Orthodox Jewish world developed over time and we are now in Part 3 where we begin from the ashes of the Shoah and see where we are now and how we got here.
Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we
S3 Ep 3 - The History of The Orthodox Jewish World Part 2
In this episode Rabbi Spiro begins to lead us along the timeline of how the Orthodox Jewish world developed over time from just before the beginning of World War 2 until the end of the Shoah. This is Part 2 please go back and listen to Part 1 to follow along this journey.
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S3 Ep 2: The History of the Orthodox World Part 1
In this episode Rabbi Spiro begins to lead us along the timeline of how the Orthodox Jewish world developed over time from the end of the First Temple until the present. This is Part 1.
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Season 3 Episode 1: Protests, Purim and People of the Book
Season 3 Episode 1: Welcome back as we delve into our most challenging season yet, as we tackle the thorny issues of divisiveness and diversity in Jewish history and in the contemporary world. In this episode we start out with why is unity important to the Jewish mission and what are we missing?
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Tisha B'Av - What Are We Getting Wrong?
Rabbi Spiro and Ellie are discussing the upcoming fast day Tisha B'Av and it's reason for being, what we can learn about ourselves from suffering and how this fast day calls on us to return to some of our deepest core values as Jews.
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The History of the Oral Torah
In this episode Rabbi Spiro is discussing what the Oral Torah is, where it came from, the history of it from Mishna to Gemara to Talmud and onwards and how we relate to it today.
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The History of Tanach and How Do We Know The Text is Real?
S2 Ep10: In this episode Rabbi Spiro gives us a tour of Tanach and how each text was transmitted, copied, preserved and shared throughout the centuries.
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Particularism vs Universalism: Rabbi Spiro Birthday Episode
Happy Birthday Rabbi Spiro! He wanted to have conversation about Judaism, Particularism and Universality. Enjoy!
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Genocide and Apartheid: What do these words really mean?
Rabbi Ken Spiro is taking us through the history of some of the most charged and misunderstood words in our language today. Where did these words come from historically, and are they being used in an appropriate manner today that really allows us to accurately diagnose some of the worlds worst ills?
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The History of Ukrainian Jews
As Ukraine continues to be under siege and over 2 million people are now fleeing, including the 5th largest Jewish population of Jewish people in the world, Rabbi Spiro takes us through the very long, and very complex, history of the Jews in Ukraine.
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Caesarea - Port of Kings
The ancient city of Caesarea Maritima was built by Herod the Great about 25–13 BCE as a major port in the kingdom of Judea. Located midway between Tel Aviv and Haifa on the coastal plain near the city of Hadera, it is now a seaside town of around 5,000 people known as Caesarea.
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Tel Aviv/Jaffo - Old and New
S2 Ep5: Take a trip through the history of Jaffo, one of the oldest port cities in the world, and it's neighbouring wonder Tel Aviv which in just over 100 years has gone from barren waste to one of the most coveted real estate markets in the world as well as become the Tech hub of the Middle East.
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Tiberius: Vacations in a Holy City
S2 Ep4: This week we are "travelling" to Tiberius, the ancient Israelite city with a Roman name. At once an ancient site and now modern vacation hub it is filled with beautiful scenery, winding roads and many burial sites of some of our most well-respected Jewish sages of history.
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Chanukah - History, Hasmoneans and Helping Us Bring Light
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