Jew Oughta Know

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Judaism #63

From ancient history to current events, take yourself on a journey through the story of the Jewish People, from someone who has led hundreds of Jewish young professionals on trips throughout Israel. From the beginning of creation to modern Israel, each short episode is geared to appeal both to someone looking for the Jewish 101, as well as to those looking to go a bit beyond the basic story they already know. Check out the website at https://jewoughtaknow.com/. Enjoy!

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    Dec 4, 2023 – 00:22:37
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Recent Reviews
  • Farshid Delshad
    Amazing
    Thanks
  • sngr4evr
    Balanced and informative
    Always very informative. The archives are excellent as well if you want some of the history leading up to the current situation.
  • Professor R. Hinkley
    If you want the facts, here they are
    This is your Hasbara, in lecture format! ;P My only complaint/suggestion for the host is: be a little more natural with your voice tone. Sometimes it is too monotone and sounds like you’re reading from a paper. A little more inflection and conversational tone would actually help listeners process your words rather than the reading-from-a-book tone. Episodes are always on interesting and important topics. I appreciate the coverage post 10/7 as well. In this day and age it is important that the facts get out there. Keep up the good work, it is important work and too few people are doing it!
  • Monkey Play Da Bongo
    Very informative and Entertaining
    A great podcast that gives some intelligent and sober insights on what’s going on in the region.
  • Margaret and Barbara
    Eichmann
    The podcasts about the Eichmann capture are riveting stuff!
  • DCBnDC
    Give me more!
    I just stumbled on this podcast and have been burning my way through it. It’s insightful without feeling academic. The coverage mix of Jewish history and insights into Jewish tradition is perfect. Hoping for more episodes soon!!
  • Clarita O
    Excited for more episodes
    Anxiously awaiting the next season. This podcast is informative and amusing and definitely gets me thinking.
  • *Enter Username*
    Good Podcast
    Very funny. Good History.
  • 362MHA
    Full of facts and humor
    The right tone, the right length. A great way to be enlightened and entertained by our Jewish heritage
  • ReluctantTSwiftFan
    Highly Recommend
    Love this.
  • gaboolle
    Informative and Nuanced
    This is a great podcast. I have listened from episode 1 and have learned a lot from Jason who always presents information in a balanced and thoughtful way. And, with humor. Great job Jason!
  • Lidror
    Fantastic Podcast
    Definitely one of my favorites!
  • MommaElyse
    What a find!
    As a Baal teshuva who departed from religion twenty years ago, this podcast reawakened my love of intellectual Judaism. With his informative, inclusive, often irreverent approach, Jason returned to me a lost treasure! Extra bonus - my non-Jewish husband gets many of his “Jewish” questions answered right here! Todah Rabah on both counts.
  • אסתי💕🌈
    Amazing!
    Jason Harris, thank you so much for these informative, story-filled podcasts! I’ve been listening to the pre-state episodes and learning a lot. I love you how tie together historical events and trends, giving the detailed accounts and at the same time, zooming out periodically to show how events fit into a big picture.... Better than my 11+ years of Jewish day school education put together! 😊
  • BabciasFarm
    Gives you the facts so you can talk about tricky topics.
    I love this podcast and relisten to many of the episodes. My kids are also fans.
  • a2znow
    Love this podcast
    My husband and I love this podcast. We listen to it all the time when we drive from Novato to Sea Ranch. We have learned so much. And Jason is so wonderfully humorous at the same time.
  • Igoruha22
    Inspirational podcast on Zionism
    Great great podcast on modern Jewish history. Every episode is filled with inspirational insights. It really makes you appreciate the Zionist movement, which led to the creation of Israel - a country for Jewish people. I am very greatfull to the author for creating this podcast. I re-listened every episode multiple times, and am eagerly awaiting new ones!
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