170 episodes

 Sparks of History Podcast features insightful and entertaining interviews with renown world historians.

 Our experts, including Pulitzer Prize winners, provide deep knowledge and unique perspectives.

 Connecting World History with Jewish History. 

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    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

 Sparks of History Podcast features insightful and entertaining interviews with renown world historians.

 Our experts, including Pulitzer Prize winners, provide deep knowledge and unique perspectives.

 Connecting World History with Jewish History. 

    The Geonim - Rabbi Mordechai Torczyner

    The Geonim - Rabbi Mordechai Torczyner

    The Geonim - Rabbi Mordechai Torczyner

    Achai Gaon - Saadia Gaon - Amram Gaon - Sherira Gaon - Hai Gaon 

    • 42 min
    Hitler in Los Angeles - Professor Steven Ross

    Hitler in Los Angeles - Professor Steven Ross

     Professor Steven Ross’ fascinating work:

    Hitler in Los Angeles: How Jews Foiled NaziPlots Against Hollywood and America  

    A Pulitzer Prize for History finalist.  

    • 51 min
    Josephus - Professor Ari Mermelstein

    Josephus - Professor Ari Mermelstein

     How and when did Josephus “switch sides”? 

    What role did Josephus play vis-à-vis Rome andthe Emperors? 

    What are the writings of Josephus? 

    How reliable are Josephus’ writing?  

    How important are they as a source of ancient history? 

    Is it accurate to call Josephus a Benedict Arnold? 

    • 53 min
    Rabbi Berel Wein - Understanding Jewish History

    Rabbi Berel Wein - Understanding Jewish History

     RABBI BEREL WEIN – UNDERSTANDING JEWISH HISTORY 

     A WIDE RANGING INTERVIEW WITH “THE VOICE OF JEWISH HISTORY” 

     WHAT DOES PURIM TEACH ABOUT CURRENT ANTI-SEMITISM? 

    WHAT’S THE SECRET OF JEWISH SURVIVAL? 

    WHAT ARE THE 3 MAIN PRINCIPLES GUIDING JEWISH HISTORY? 

    IS ZIONISM DEAD? 

    JEWISH HISTORY – WHO RUNS THE SHOW? 

    AMERICAN JEWRY – WHAT’S NEXT? 

     

    • 47 min
    Heroic Crypto Jew - Luis de Carvajal - Professor Ronnie Perelis

    Heroic Crypto Jew - Luis de Carvajal - Professor Ronnie Perelis

    Heroic Crypto Jew - Luis de Carvajal - Professor Ronnie Perelis

    Spanish Inquisition - Expulsion of 1492 - Mexican Inquiistion -Religious Anthology of Luis de Carvajal - Conversos - 

    • 57 min
    History USA Anti-Semitism - Ken Jacobson, ADL Deputy National Director

    History USA Anti-Semitism - Ken Jacobson, ADL Deputy National Director

    History USA Anti-Semitism - Ken Jacobson, ADL Deputy National Director

    Why was the ADL - Anti Defamation League - Formed?

    Leo Frank Lynching, Henry Ford, Dearborn Independent, 1930;s USA Facism, Charles Lindbergh, McCarthism, Civil Rights, Ant-Zionism

    • 41 min

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