The History of Judaism: The History and Story of the Jews

Yossi Silverman

Jewish Educator, Tour Guide, Story teller and all round fun guy! This podcast has been saved from being cancelled by kind donations, in order to support me visit: Ko-fi.com/scoutisrael Or Patreon.com/scoutisrael

  1. 19. Jews in The Persian Empire

    02/10/2025

    19. Jews in The Persian Empire

    Judaism in the Achaemenid Persian Empire: The Return to Judah After a brief hiatus, we're back with an exciting deep dive into the Persian period of Jewish history. This episode explores the enigmatic figures of Sheshbazzar and Zerubavel, the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and the complex relationships between the returning Jewish exiles and the Samaritans. We'll also examine how the Persian Empire shaped Jewish life, from administration to economic growth, and discuss the pivotal roles of Ezra and Nehemiah in reshaping Jewish identity. Support the podcast and help keep these episodes coming! ☕ Ko-fi.com/scoutisrael 🎭 Patreon.com/scoutisrael 🔹 Watch more content on YouTube: ScoutIsrael 🌍 Visit my website: ScoutIsrael.com 📘 Follow me on Facebook: Facebook.com/scoutisrael 🎧ALSO LISTEN TO THE NEW MUSS PODCAST ON SPOTIFY: MUSS MATTERS https://open.spotify.com/show/5G5FlzTzoBlUfuFLu1LUUJ?si=70657d57e7874fdc Join the journey through Jewish history and let’s uncover the past together!

    36 min
  2. 18. The Hidden Message of the Persian Exile

    06/15/2022

    18. The Hidden Message of the Persian Exile

    In this episode, we learn about the hidden messages or "Secret Code" of the Books of Daniel, and Esther and we learn about the Decree of Cyrus. The course of Jewish History changes because the Persian Empire takes over the Babylonian Empire, Jews go from a position of subservience to becoming political actors. Dive into this new part of the History of Judaism and be guided through this new world with an entertaining and unique perspective! This Podcast was only possible through donations. Want to show your support? Visit my Ko-Fi page to contribute: ko-fi.com/scoutisrael or patreon.com/scoutisrael View my new Youtube channel: ScoutIsrael website: scoutisrael.com Facebook.com/scoutisrael www.reddit.com/r/HistoryofJudaismcast/ Theme music is under a collective commons license produced by the band Pharoah's Daughter

    56 min
  3. 17. Ezekiel in Tel Aviv

    01/06/2022

    17. Ezekiel in Tel Aviv

    We discuss the continuing story of the First Exile, the exile to Babylon. We will answer the following questions: Was the Land left Completely empty? Who was exiled? What changed about Judaism in Babylon? We refer both to the Biblical history, as recorded in the Bible and the Book of Ezekiel. We also refer to the archaeological record. This is a continuation of both a Biblical, Archaeological and Historical podcast about Judaism and the History of the Jews. This Podcast was only possible through donations. Want to show your support? Visit my Ko-Fi page to contribute: ko-fi.com/scoutisrael or patreon.com/scoutisrael View my new Youtube channel: ScoutIsrael website: scoutisrael.com Facebook.com/scoutisrael www.reddit.com/r/HistoryofJudaismcast/ History and Story of the Jews according to an educated religious Jewish perspective, the theme music is under a collective commons license produced by the band Pharoah's Daughter. Additional Music: Vallejo Drive Church SDA (Creative Commons Youtube License)

    39 min
  4. 16. Exile: The Beginning, Down To Egypt

    10/26/2021

    16. Exile: The Beginning, Down To Egypt

    We learn about the Diaspora, the dispersal of Jews around the world, where it began, and how it forms a part of Jewish Ethnicity. The Jewish story of dispersal begins in Egypt before the 5th century, we discuss the problems with dating the community. We use the Elephantine papyri to explore the beginning of the exile. This Podcast was only possible through donations. Want to show your support? Visit my Ko-Fi page to contribute: ko-fi.com/scoutisrael or patreon.com/scoutisrael View my new Youtube channel: ScoutIsrael website: scoutisrael.com Facebook.com/scoutisrael www.reddit.com/r/HistoryofJudaismcast/ History and Story of the Jews according to an educated religious Jewish perspective, the theme music is under a collective commons license produced by the band Pharoah's Daughter.

    27 min
  5. 15. The Tragedy of Gedaliah the son of Achikam

    08/23/2021

    15. The Tragedy of Gedaliah the son of Achikam

    We follow the final part of the collapse of Judah, the tragedy at the new capital in Mitzpeh, and the assassination of Gedalyah. Why is this such a significant event in Jewish History? What effect does this have on Judaism? Why fast on the fast of Gedalyah? This Podcast was only possible through donations. Want to show your support? Visit my Ko-Fi page to contribute: ko-fi.com/scoutisrael or patreon.com/scoutisrael View my new Youtube channel: ScoutIsrael website: scoutisrael.com www.reddit.com/r/HistoryofJudaismcast/ History and Story of the Jews according to an educated religious Jewish perspective, the theme music is under a collective commons license produced by the band Pharoah's Daughter.

    24 min
  6. 14. The Fall of the House of David : Destruction (A Belated 9th of Av Special)

    07/20/2021

    14. The Fall of the House of David : Destruction (A Belated 9th of Av Special)

    A Belated Fast of the 9th of Av Special where we hear the story of Tisha B'av and learn about history and archaeology. This is the final fall of the house of David and the destruction of the Temple and Jerusalem. Narrated by expert Jewish Educator and Tour Guide, Yossi Silverman. This Podcast was only possible through donations. Want to show your support? Visit my Ko-Fi page to contribute: ko-fi.com/scoutisrael or patreon.com/scoutisrael View my new Youtube channel: ScoutIsrael website: scoutisrael.com www.reddit.com/r/HistoryofJudaismcast/ History and Story of the Jews according to an educated religious Jewish perspective.

    15 min
  7. 13. The Fall of the House of David - Babylon and Judah Collide

    05/15/2021

    13. The Fall of the House of David - Babylon and Judah Collide

    We carry on the story of the Fall of the House of David from the perspective of the collision between two cultures: Babylonian and Judean. There is a summation of the story so far, a brief delineation of Babylonian culture and its interplay with Judah and surrounding entities. Narrated by expert Jewish Educator and Tour Guide, Yossi Silverman. This Podcast was only possible through donations. Want to show your support? Visit my Ko-Fi page to contribute: ko-fi.com/scoutisrael or patreon.com/scoutisrael View my new Youtube channel : ScoutIsrael website: scoutisrael.com www.reddit.com/r/HistoryofJudaismcast/ History and Story of the Jews according to an educated religious Jewish perspective. A Jewish History podcast, theme music is under a collective commons license produced by the band Pharoah's Daughter

    35 min
  8. 12. The Fall of the House of David: Prophecy

    03/21/2021

    12. The Fall of the House of David: Prophecy

    You can stop this from being the final podcast by showing your support: see the link at the bottom. In this Jewish History Podcast we learn about the Prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah, what is a Prophet, the role of Prophecy in ancient Judah, the archaeological evidence for the existence of Isaiah and Jeremiah and we carry on the story from the focal point of Jeremiah. Narrated by expert Jewish Educator and Tour Guide, Yossi Silverman. This Podcast was only possible through donations. Want to show your support? Visit my Ko-Fi page to contribute: ko-fi.com/scoutisrael or patreon.com/scoutisrael View my new Youtube channel : ScoutIsrael website: scoutisrael.com www.reddit.com/r/HistoryofJudaismcast/ History and Story of the Jews according to an educated religious Jewish perspective. A Jewish History podcast, theme music is under a collective commons license produced by the band Pharoah's Daughter

    38 min
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