Aug 17, 2021
#11 - Prague III - The Exile: 1745
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Why would a zealous missionary priest, print the Talmud for the Jews of Prague? And what controversial role did a famous Dayan in Prague play?
Jul 20, 2021
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31 min
The revenge of an apostate Jew and the clash of Politics, Religion and Money over a library valued in the millions.
Jul 14, 2021
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27 min
How do you survive lying alone in a grave for 2 months? Where does a teenager find the determination and belief to overcome betrayal, loss and danger through the terrible years of war?
Jul 7, 2021
Jul 7, 2021
26 min
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Who were the Kapos? Listen to an unknown story of tragedy and heroism. A Kapo in Auschwitz. A family pulled apart. A truth eventually uncovered.
Jun 29, 2021
Jun 29, 2021
23 min
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What would you do if you were told a truth which you could not do anything about, but which would change lives forever?
Jun 21, 2021
Jun 21, 2021
28 min
Two prominent Jews in Parliament, the sinking of the Titanic and insider share trading made up the ingredients of a scandal that threatened the foundations of the UK Government - 2/2.
Jun 15, 2021
Jun 15, 2021
21 min
Two prominent Jews in Parliament, the sinking of the Titanic and insider share trading made up the ingredients of a scandal that threatened the foundations of the UK Government - Part 1 of 2
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Jun 8, 2021
21 min
In the 19th century, Jews may not become Members of Parliament. But somehow they get elected anyway. Apostasy, division and determination, in pursuit of the greatest political goal: Prime Minister of Britain. The story of the Disraelis
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2021
22 min
Why was a Jew subjected to an excommunication in 1705, that was never revoked? And how did it create a power struggle in the Ashkenzai community of England?
May 26, 2021
May 26, 2021
29 min
Jews lived across England from 1070 onwards, but 600 of them were imprisoned in the Tower of London in 1278? Why? And how did the Jews add Hebrew words to the English medieval language?