193 episodes
Jewish History Uncensored Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein
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4.8 • 30 Ratings
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Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein is a well known Torah scholar, Tanach expert, and Historian. He has lectured in the Mir Yeshiva, Torat Shraga, and many Shuls internationally.
These podcasts integrate his broad knowledge of many different facets of Torah and History.
Join in weekly to gain accurate and in depth knowledge of some of the most important and controversial topics in Jewish History.
For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at Jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com
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192 - Rocket Science & the KKK - Lessons From My Father's Life
In this episode we look at my father hcm’s early life. How did he get to a very small town in Alabama? What was it like to grow up in a small southern town? What lessons did my father hcm learn from successfully playing High School football? Why did my father decide to become a rocket scientist? Should the USA have prosecuted Wehner Von Braun for war crimes ?
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PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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#191 - The Baal HaTanya in Liadi & Attitude Towards the French Russian War of 1812
Baruch Dayan Emes: Unfortunately Rabbi Wittenstein is sitting Shiva for his father until Wednesday morning (May 29) in Arzei HaBira in Jerusalem. jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com
In this episode, we look at how the Baal HaTanya got to Liadi. Similarly we look at why he didn’t return to his home town of Liozna?
We also start looking at the issue of why the Baal HaTanya sided with the Russians when the French invaded Russia in 1812. What was the classic Jewish attitude to such situations? What Historical precedents were there that probably influenced how the different Jewish leaders reacted?
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PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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#190 - Korczak, Heroism & Kiddush Hashem
In this episode we at Korczak’s life and how in many places he had very classic Jewish reactions to things despite his lack of Jewish education. We look at his refusal to wear the Jewish star. And also of course look at his legendary Kiddush Hashem.
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#189 - October 7th, The Holocaust, Heroism, & Korchak
In this episode we look carefully compare and contrast the events of October 7th and the Holocaust. How much do they have in common? Is it proper to add the events of October the seventh to Holocaust Day?
We also look how to define heroism. How do we understand the greatest of Human accomplishments? Where should this apply?
We start looking at the life and accomplishments of one of the legendary figures of the Warsaw Ghetto, Janusz Korchak. How did a Jewish Doctor and Ophanage Director become one of the most influential and respected people in Poland.
This week’s episode is dedicated in honor of Dr Phillip Klein
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#188 - Challenges & Lessons of Egyptology
This week’s episode is dedicated in honor of Rav Dr Howie Apfel
In this episode we take a closer look at the basic challenges of understanding the History of Ancient Egypt. How deeply is the Ancient Egyptian documentation connected with Egyptian Avoda Zara? How much will this connection complicate our attempts to understand the documentation?
What are the real and clear lessons can we learn from Egyptology?
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#187 - Egyptology & History
In this episode we take a deeper look at why the phenomenon of Egyptology has such an attraction to people. Why are people more interested in Egyptology than Greek and Roman History?
Similarly, we look at how to reconcile Egyptology with Tanach? Did the ancient Egyptians value History? How does this affect the way we understand Ancient Egyptian History?
This week’s episode is sponsored as a רפואה שלימה לאיתן לב בן תמרה יפית
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PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
Customer Reviews
Beyond the headlines
Rabbi Wittenstein is a real talmid chacham and the depth of knowledge he shares on these shows. Although he does wander off topic frequently in response to audience comments, he presents a fascinating read on historical events that are hard to get elsewhere.
Great show
I too am binge listening
Shvach
The chassidus episodes were interesting. The rest is kinda shvach. (And, please stop with the "k'ilu"s -- it's very annoying.)