Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time

Adam Diament
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Welcome to "Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time!" The podcast that makes exploring Jewish ideas easy, fun, and inviting. Whether you're Jewish, a little Jew-curious, or simply love learning new things, these bite-sized episodes will give you history, literature, theology, traditions, and cultural gems in just about ten minutes. Think of it as your friendly guide to all things Jewish, without the long sermons or heavy textbooks.

  1. 1h ago

    The Assassination of Yitzchak Rabin in 10 Minutes

    Witness the moment that shattered the hope of a generation in our episode on the Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin. On the night of November 4, 1995, at the conclusion of a massive peace rally in Tel Aviv titled "Yes to Peace, No to Violence," the Israeli Prime Minister was shot by a Jewish extremist named Yigal Amir. We'll unpack the toxic political climate that preceded the event, where the progress of the Oslo Accords had created a deep ideological rift in Israeli society, leading to inflammatory rhetoric that labeled Rabin a "traitor." We'll explore the immediate global shock and the iconic funeral attended by world leaders, including the historic eulogy by King Hussein of Jordan and the emotional "Shalom, Chaver" (Goodbye, Friend) from President Bill Clinton. Join us as we examine the profound "What If" of Jewish history: how the death of a soldier-turned-statesman fundamentally derailed the peace process and left a permanent scar on the Israeli psyche, transforming the site of his death into a place of national mourning and a stark reminder of the internal threats to democracy.

  2. 1h ago ·  Bonus

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    Introducing Is Stoicism the Secret to a Good Life? from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOK! The Stoic Virtues Series by Ryan Holiday  https://amzn.to/4z0bLeI Oprah is joined by bestselling author and Stoicism expert Ryan Holiday on her porch for a thought-provoking conversation about how the ancient philosophy of Stoicism can help us navigate modern life. Drawing from his bestselling book The Obstacle Is the Way, Ryan explains why this 3,000-year-old philosophy remains relevant today and how its timeless wisdom can help us respond with greater clarity, resilience and purpose to whatever life puts in our path. Ryan breaks down the four core virtues of Stoicism and the three essential Stoic disciplines offering practical tools for overcoming modern challenges. At the heart of the conversation is one of Stoicism’s most powerful teachings: We may not control what happens to us, but we can control how we respond. Oprah and Ryan are also joined by three listeners applying Stoic principles in powerful ways: an emergency room physician who relies on Stoicism to navigate medical tragedy, an entrepreneur rethinking her relationship to success and failure and a mother hoping to teach her tween daughter how to use Stoicism as a tool for resilience and emotional strength. 00:00:00 - Welcome Ryan Holiday, author of “The Daily Stoic” 00:03:20 - What is stoicism  00:04:00 - The 4 virtues of stoicism 00:06:30 - Action is the cure to predicaments 00:08:20 - The story we tell ourselves 00:13:50 - Welcome Dr. Dan Dworkis or Stoicism in the ER  00:16:00 - How philosophy relates to other labels  00:18:38 - Oprah’s favorite quote 00:20:05 - Loving what happens 00:23:10 - Why choose stoicism  00:26:50 - Can you be grounded and driven?  00:29:00 - Is stoicism relevant to today? 00:31:26 - Raising kids with a stoic outlook 00:35:30 - One daily practice  00:39:20 - Nothing is wasted  Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ Listen to the full podcast:  https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 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. 1d ago

    Hezbollah and Israel in 10 Minutes

    Trace the volatile history of the "Longest Border" in our episode on Hezbollah and Israel. In this installment, we explore the origins of the "Party of God" during the chaos of the 1982 Lebanon War, when Israeli forces invaded to oust the PLO from Beirut. We'll unpack how Hezbollah emerged from the marginalized Shiite population of Southern Lebanon, backed by the revolutionary government of Iran, to become a formidable paramilitary force dedicated to "resistance" against the Israeli presence. We'll dive into the defining conflict of 2006, the "34-Day War," triggered by a deadly cross-border raid and kidnapping of Israeli soldiers. We'll analyze the strategic shift from conventional warfare to the "Rocket Doctrine," where Hezbollah transformed Southern Lebanon into a subterranean fortress of tunnels and missile silos, capable of striking deep into the Israeli heartland. Join us as we examine the fragile "Rules of the Game" established by UN Resolution 1701 and the dramatic escalation following the events of October 7, 2023, which turned the northern border into a depopulated combat zone. This is a story of a "Shadow War" that has evolved into a sophisticated, high-tech standoff, with the constant threat of a full-scale regional conflagration hanging in the balance.

  4. 2d ago

    Gaza and Israel in 10 Minutes

    Explore the deep-seated complexities of the Gaza-Israel Conflict, a volatile flashpoint that has defined the 21th-century landscape of the Middle East. In this episode, we unpack the history of this narrow coastal strip, from its transition from Egyptian control to Israeli occupation in 1967, to the seismic shift of the 2005 Disengagement, when Israel unilaterally withdrew its military and settlements. We'll dive into the rise of Hamas following the 2006 elections and the subsequent 2007 takeover, which led to a near-permanent state of blockade and a cycle of high-intensity military confrontations in 2008, 2012, 2014, and 2021. We examine the staggering human toll on both sides of the fence: the humanitarian crisis and restricted movement for two million Palestinians in Gaza, and the persistent threat of rocket fire and tunnels for Israeli communities in the "Gaza Envelope." Join us as we analyze the catastrophic escalation of October 7, 2023, and the massive, ongoing war that followed—an event that has fundamentally challenged the regional security architecture and intensified the global debate over sovereignty, international law, and the possibility of a two-state solution. This is a story of a territory smaller than the city of Detroit that has become the epicenter of a global geopolitical struggle.

  5. 3d ago

    The Yom Kippur War in 10 Minutes

    Experience the moment the world stood still in our episode on the Yom Kippur War of 1973, a conflict that brought the Cold War superpowers to the brink of nuclear confrontation. In this installment, we unpack the sheer shock of October 6, when a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria launched a massive, coordinated surprise attack on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. We'll dive into the harrowing first 48 hours, where Israeli defenses in the Sinai and the Golan Heights were nearly overwhelmed, shattering the myth of invincibility that had persisted since 1967. We'll follow the dramatic tide-turn as Israel mobilized its reserves, executed a daring counter-crossing of the Suez Canal, and pushed back on the northern front, all while a massive U.S. airlift of supplies raced against Soviet shipments to the Arab states. Join us as we examine the profound psychological scars this "War of Atonement" left on Israeli society, the global economic chaos triggered by the subsequent OPEC oil embargo, and how the narrow escape from catastrophe eventually paved the rocky, unexpected path toward the 1979 Camp David Peace Accords.

  6. 4d ago

    The Six-Day War (1967 War) in 10 Minutes

    Witness the six days that shook the world and redrew the map of the Middle East in our episode on the Six-Day War of 1967. In this installment, we explore the rapid-fire escalation of tensions between Israel and its neighbors—Egypt, Jordan, and Syria—triggered by the closing of the Straits of Tiran and the expulsion of UN peacekeepers from the Sinai. We'll dive into the high-stakes military gamble of Operation Focus, Israel's preemptive air strike that decimated the Egyptian air force on the ground in a single morning, fundamentally shifting the balance of power before the land war even began. We'll follow the relentless three-front campaign that saw Israel capture the Sinai Peninsula, the Gaza Strip, the Golan Heights, and, most significantly, the Old City of Jerusalem and the West Bank. Join us as we examine the profound psychological impact of this "miraculous" victory for the Jewish world, set against the backdrop of the "Three Nos" of the Khartoum Resolution and the beginning of a decades-long debate over the status of the newly occupied territories. This is the story of a conflict that lasted less than a week but created the geopolitical reality that continues to define the region more than half a century later.

  7. 5d ago

    The 1956 War (Suez Crisis) in 10 Minutes

    Dive into the high-stakes geopolitical gamble of the 1956 Suez Crisis, a conflict that signaled the end of European colonial dominance and the rise of the Cold War superpowers in the Middle East. In this episode, we unpack the chain reaction sparked by Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser's nationalization of the Suez Canal, a move that threatened the strategic interests of Britain and France. We'll explore the "Protocol of Sèvres," the secret tripartite agreement where Israel, Britain, and France coordinated a lightning-fast invasion—Israel to clear out fedayeen bases and open the Straits of Tiran, and the Europeans to "intervene" and seize the canal. We'll analyze the dramatic fallout as the United States and the Soviet Union—in a rare moment of alignment—forced a humiliated Britain and France to withdraw, marking a tectonic shift in global power dynamics. Join us as we examine the arrival of the first-ever UN Emergency Force (UNEPF), the surge of Nasser as a pan-Arab hero, and how this "Second Arab-Israeli War" proved that the new state of Israel possessed a formidable military machine capable of reshaping the map of the Sinai in a matter of days.

  8. 6d ago

    Israel's War of Independence in 10 Minutes

    Witness the birth of a nation and the "miracle of the Mediterranean" in our episode on the 1948 Israel War of Independence, known to Israelis as Milchemet Ha'atzmaut and to Palestinians as the Nakba (the Catastrophe). In this installment, we unpack the chaotic transition from the British Mandate to statehood, beginning with the 1947 UN Partition Plan and the immediate outbreak of civil violence. We'll dive into the high-stakes drama of May 14, 1948, when David Ben-Gurion declared independence just as the nascent state was invaded by five neighboring Arab armies

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Welcome to "Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time!" The podcast that makes exploring Jewish ideas easy, fun, and inviting. Whether you're Jewish, a little Jew-curious, or simply love learning new things, these bite-sized episodes will give you history, literature, theology, traditions, and cultural gems in just about ten minutes. Think of it as your friendly guide to all things Jewish, without the long sermons or heavy textbooks.

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