Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time

Adam Diament
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Welcome to Everything Jewish – 10 Minutes at a Time! A podcast about Judaism, Jewish history, Jewish culture, religion, traditions, literature, holidays, and the fascinating world of Jewish life—all in about ten minutes at a time. Whether you're Jewish, Jew-curious, or simply interested in learning about Judaism and Jewish culture, each bite-sized episode explores a different topic in a clear, engaging, and approachable way. Discover the stories, people, ideas, beliefs, customs, and cultural traditions that have shaped Jewish life for thousands of years, from the Bible and Jewish holidays to Jewish history, theology, folklore, language, food, and much more. It's a friendly introduction to all things Jewish, designed for curious listeners who want to learn something interesting without sitting through a long lecture or opening a heavy textbook.

  1. 11h ago

    The Pale of Settlement in 10 Minutes

    In the shadowed western reaches of the Russian Empire, a vast and tightly controlled territory known as the Pale of Settlement confined millions of Jews for more than a century, a deliberate imperial cage drawn by Catherine the Great in 1791 that barred them from the heartland and funneled their lives into crowded towns, shtetls, and restricted trades. Within its borders stretched across what is now Poland, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, and beyond, vibrant Yiddish culture, Hasidic courts, and revolutionary ferment flourished even as poverty, pogroms, and legal discrimination ground against them—until the upheavals of 1917 finally shattered the Pale and scattered its people into a new, uncertain world.

  2. 11h ago ·  Bonus

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    Introducing MIKAYLA NOGUEIRA EXCLUSIVE: The Story She’s Finally Ready to Tell from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Jay sits down with beauty creator Mikayla Nogueira to go beyond the online persona and share the real story behind her rise. Mikayla opens up about the struggles that shaped her before finding success, the viral moment that changed her life overnight, and the painful reality of a marriage impacted by addiction and divorce. She also shares how she found her way forward, reconnected with her high school first love, and launched her own beauty brand with Sephora. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Built-in protections for teens. JAY'S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Why Share Your Story Now? 01:31 Beyond The Influencer Persona 02:46 Childhood Memories That Shaped Her 03:45 Bullying & Discovering Makeup At Age 10 05:24 The Insecurities Behind the Confidence 06:48 Expressing Her True Self Online 08:55 The Origin Of Her Passion For Makeup 11:18 Work Ethic And Thinking Big 12:37 Creating Her Very First YouTube Video 13:58 Presenting A 50-Page Business Plan 16:30 Returning To Her Hometown & Donating Makeup 18:00 Getting Hired At Ulta Beauty 23:52 Letting Go of the Future She Planned 28:10 Losing Her Job and Finding a New Path 31:34 The First Viral Video 37:08 Manifesting Success & Building A Content Engine 41:53 Experiencing Her First Cancellation 45:25 Reflecting on Past Controversies 48:56 The Mental Health Toll of Rapid Growth 52:54 The Boston Accent 56:48 Meeting Her Ex-Husband Cody 59:41 Navigating Addiction In A Relationship 01:04:08 Dating An Influencer & Dating An Addict 01:05:56 Marriage Through Addiction and Relapse 01:13:00 A Harrowing Late-Night Emergency 01:18:11 Making the Decision to Divorce 01:33:53 The Path To Divorce 01:40:46 Finally A Fresh Start 01:46:45 Reconnecting With High School First Love, Zach 01:52:21 Building Her Beauty Brand (POV) 01:57:30 Looking Back 01:59:34 Mikayla On Final Five Episode Resources: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/share/1C43BCLCFi/?mibextid=wwXIfr TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@mikaylanogueira Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mikaylajmakeup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

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  3. 2d ago

    Miriam in 10 Minutes

    Join us on this episode of Everything Jewish, 10 Minutes at a Time, as we celebrate the life and legacy of Miriam, the bold and visionary prophetess who helped shape the Jewish people from the very beginning. Sister of Moses and Aaron, Miriam was the fearless woman who watched over baby Moses in the Nile, led the women in song and dance after the splitting of the Red Sea, and stood as one of the three great leaders during the Exodus. In just ten minutes, we explore her courage, her prophetic gift, her moment of challenge against Moses, and the powerful lessons her story still offers about leadership, sisterhood, resilience, and the often-overlooked role of women in Jewish history. Discover why Miriam remains an enduring symbol of strength and hope in Jewish tradition.

  4. 3d ago

    Proclamation of Israel's Independence in 1948 in 10 Minutes

    What would you do if you had just a few hours to declare a new country before invading armies arrived? In this episode of Everything Jewish: 10 Minutes at a Time, we'll relive the extraordinary day of May 14, 1948, when David Ben-Gurion proclaimed the establishment of the State of Israel in a modest hall in Tel Aviv. We'll discover why the declaration was rushed, what the Declaration of Independence actually says, who signed it, how the United States and Soviet Union responded, and why celebration quickly gave way to war. It's the unforgettable story of a nation born under enormous pressure—and one of the most dramatic moments in modern Jewish history.

  5. 4d ago

    The United Nations Vote for Partition in 1947 in 10 Minutes

    Could a single vote change the course of world history? In this episode of Everything Jewish: 10 Minutes at a Time, we'll revisit the dramatic events surrounding the United Nations Partition Plan of 1947, when the world voted on whether to divide the British Mandate of Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states. We'll explore why the proposal was made, how delegates lobbied feverishly for every last vote, why Jewish leaders accepted a plan that gave them imperfect borders, why Arab leaders rejected it, and how one historic decision set the stage for both the birth of Israel and the first Arab-Israeli war. It's one of the most consequential votes ever cast—and its impact is still felt today.

  6. 5d ago

    The British White Paper of 1939 in 10 Minutes

    Issued by the British government in May 1939, just months before the outbreak of World War II, the White Paper of 1939 dramatically changed the course of Zionist history. Reversing decades of British support for a Jewish national home, it sharply limited Jewish immigration to Palestine at the very moment that European Jews were desperately seeking refuge from Nazi persecution. The policy also restricted Jewish land purchases and envisioned an independent Palestinian state governed jointly by Arabs and Jews within ten years. In this episode, we'll explore why Britain abandoned its earlier commitments under the Balfour Declaration, how the White Paper affected Jewish efforts to escape the Holocaust, why it provoked fierce opposition from the Zionist movement, and how it helped set the stage for the Jewish revolt against the British and the eventual creation of the State of Israel.

  7. 6d ago

    The Hebron Massacre of 1929 in 10 Minutes

    For centuries, Hebron was one of Judaism's four holiest cities, home to a small Jewish community living alongside its Arab neighbors. But in August 1929, amid rising tensions over access to the Western Wall and the future of Mandatory Palestine, that centuries-old coexistence came to a tragic end. An Arab mob attacked the city's Jewish residents, murdering 67 Jews, wounding many others, and forcing the surviving community to flee after nearly 700 years of continuous Jewish presence. In this episode, we'll examine the causes of the Hebron Massacre of 1929, what happened during those horrific days, the courageous Arabs who risked their lives to save Jewish neighbors, and how the massacre transformed Jewish-Arab relations and influenced the course of Zionist history.

  8. Sep 29

    Josef Trumpeldor in 10 Minutes

    Few heroes occupy as legendary a place in Zionist history as Joseph (Yosef) Trumpeldor. Born in 1880, Trumpeldor overcame the loss of an arm in combat to become one of the most decorated Jewish soldiers in the Russian Army before dedicating his life to the Zionist movement. As a pioneer, organizer, and defender of Jewish settlements in Ottoman and later British Palestine, he became a symbol of courage through his death while defending Tel Hai in 1920. His reported final words, "It is good to die for our country," became one of Zionism's most enduring—and debated—phrases. In this episode, we'll explore Trumpeldor's extraordinary life, the battle of Tel Hai, the truth behind his famous last words, and why his legacy continues to inspire generations of Israelis.

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Welcome to Everything Jewish – 10 Minutes at a Time! A podcast about Judaism, Jewish history, Jewish culture, religion, traditions, literature, holidays, and the fascinating world of Jewish life—all in about ten minutes at a time. Whether you're Jewish, Jew-curious, or simply interested in learning about Judaism and Jewish culture, each bite-sized episode explores a different topic in a clear, engaging, and approachable way. Discover the stories, people, ideas, beliefs, customs, and cultural traditions that have shaped Jewish life for thousands of years, from the Bible and Jewish holidays to Jewish history, theology, folklore, language, food, and much more. It's a friendly introduction to all things Jewish, designed for curious listeners who want to learn something interesting without sitting through a long lecture or opening a heavy textbook.

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