Jew Oughta Know

Jason Harris

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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Jew Oughta Know episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Jew Oughta Know for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Jew Oughta Know episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

45. The Anonymous Soldiers

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09/02/18 • 25 min

Jewish fighters of the Irgun wage a campaign of terrorism during the Arab Revolt.

169. Israel at War, Explained: the IDF and the Laws of War

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12/24/23 • 24 min

The tragic killing of three Israeli hostages by the IDF raises questions about the military’s conduct during this war. Is Israel adhering to the laws of war?

89. Israel 1948-1967: Eichmann Captured

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05/18/20 • 24 min

Part 2 of 5 on Adolf Eichmann's trial and capture. In Part 2, how Israel tracked him down in Argentina, and staged the operation to grab him.

123. TFTYOS: A Tale of Two Kings

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08/16/21 • 24 min

Where is hell? Ask King Manasseh, perhaps the single worst king in Israelite history. Thankfully he was succeeded by his grandson, Josiah, one of the absolute best.

119. TFTYOS: The Split

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07/18/21 • 23 min

Shortly after King Solomon's death, in 931 BCE, the United Monarchy split into two separate Israelite states: the Kingdom of Israel and the Kingdom of Judah. The king of Judah threatened to flog the people with scorpions, while the king of Israel built a new religious infrastructure using an image of the golden calf. The Israelite people were now fated for very different destinies.

115. Current Events: Roadblocks

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06/03/21 • 25 min

What’s the deal with Israeli settlements? A look at how the settlements began, why they were built, and why they remain. It’s the great paradox: the Occupation is necessary for Israel’s security but detrimental for its future as a Jewish democracy.

114. TFTYOS: The Men Who Would Be King

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05/23/21 • 20 min

The Israelites demand a king. Was this a sign of failure or success? The prophet Samuel warns against it, but Saul becomes the first king of Israel. He soon faces a rival in David, the greatest king in all of Israel's history.

105. TFTYOS: The Flood Stories of Mesopotamia

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03/28/21 • 23 min

Noah and the Flood, the origins of Abraham and Sarah, and the laws of the Book of Exodus, are just a few examples of how deeply influenced the Israelites were by Mesopotamian culture and ideas, which came from the east centuries before the Israelites arrived on the scene.

95. Israel 1948-1967: The Teenage Years

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07/05/20 • 23 min

Hebrew, the kibbutz, the military, and politics were achieving big things and undergoing big changes, as Israel entered its teenage years in the 1960s. And David Ben Gurion, the man who personified the Jewish State, made a huge decision.

76. Israel 1948-1967: How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Just Vote Left All the Time

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12/08/19 • 25 min

Don't know your Prime Minister from your President? Israeli politics has been big in the news in 2019 -- so here's how the government works, and why Israel voted left for the first thirty years of its existence.

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How many episodes does Jew Oughta Know have?

Jew Oughta Know currently has 194 episodes available.

What topics does Jew Oughta Know cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts and Judaism.

What is the most popular episode on Jew Oughta Know?

The episode title '129. TFTYOS: Who Wrote the Bible?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Jew Oughta Know?

The average episode length on Jew Oughta Know is 23 minutes.

How often are episodes of Jew Oughta Know released?

Episodes of Jew Oughta Know are typically released every 7 days, 2 hours.

When was the first episode of Jew Oughta Know?

The first episode of Jew Oughta Know was released on Aug 9, 2017.

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Jason Harris

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