Archive - Jewish History Moment podcast with Ben Bresky

Shofar Adventures Around the World

Nili Salem, author of a new book on the ram’s horn, wants to “trend shofarage for the coming of Moshiach.”

Jul 10 •

14:36

Seashell Lottery and the Founding of Tel Aviv

Meet the pioneers who created the first Modern Hebrew-Speaking City from a barren sand dune.

Jul 6 •

9:29

June 2025

Biblical Jewish Harps Make a Comeback in Israel

Interview with Micah and Shoshanna Harrari about the origin of Biblical harps, lyres and Hebrew musical instruments.

Jun 25 •

30:22

Jewish War Hero David “Mickey” Marcus and the Founding of Israel

Cast a Giant Shadow and the true story behind the legend.

Jun 5 •

12:55

May 2025

April 2025

History of Israeli Fighter Jets

Facing war, embargos, and financial trouble, Israel developed high-tech aircraft that annihilated their enemies.

Apr 30 •

10:31

Gender, Passover and Jewish text in the Haggadah

Interview with Leona S. Green on the New Traditional Egalitarian Haggadah.

Apr 15 •

13:58

Passover Memories – An Oral History

A diverse collection of memories from leaving communist Russia, to slaughtering the Pascal lamb in India, Sephardic Ladino traditions, and fake blood…

Apr 8 •

25:47

WANTED: your Passover seder stories.

Help me create an oral history audio montage of Pesach memories.

Apr 5 •

The Titanic, the Straus Brothers and Jerusalem

The story of Nathan and Isidor Straus, the Titanic tragedy, milk distribution and philanthropy in Israel.

Apr 2 •

10:27

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