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Sparks of History
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.
Episodes
Sparks of HistoryUSA Presidents & Zionism - Professor Gil Troy
USA Presidents & Zionism - Professor Gil Troy
Sparks of HistoryGreat Jewish Treasures - Rabbi Moshe Bamberger
Great Jewish Treasures - Rabbi Moshe Bamberger A Collection of Precious Judaica Associated With Torah Leaders
Sparks of HistoryHistory of Kabbalah - Professor Jonathan Dauber
History of Kabbalah - Professor Jonathan Dauber
Sparks of HistoryAncient Synagogues of the Diaspora - Professor Steven Fine
Ancient Synagogues of the Diaspora - Professor Steven Fine
Sparks of HistoryFor The Freedom Of Zion - The Great Revolt of Jews Against Romans, 66-74CE - Professor Guy Rogers
For The Freedom Of Zion - The Great Revolt of Jews Against Romans, 66-74CE - Professor Guy Rogers
Sparks of HistoryMasada, From Jewish Revolt to Modern Myth - Professor Jodi Magness
Masada, From Jewish Revolt to Modern Myth - Professor Jodi Magness
Sparks of HistoryThe Geonim - Rabbi Mordechai Torczyner
The Geonim - Rabbi Mordechai Torczyner Achai Gaon - Saadia Gaon - Amram Gaon - Sherira Gaon - Hai Gaon
Sparks of HistoryHitler in Los Angeles - Professor Steven Ross
Professor Steven Ross’ fascinating work: Hitler in Los Angeles: How Jews Foiled Nazi Plots Against Hollywood and America A Pulitzer Prize for History finalist.
Sparks of HistoryJosephus - Professor Ari Mermelstein
How and when did Josephus “switch sides”? What role did Josephus play vis-à-vis Rome and the Emperors? What are the writings of Josephus? How reliable are…
Sparks of HistoryRabbi 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?…
Sparks of HistoryHeroic 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…
Sparks of HistoryHistory 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…
Sparks of HistoryGolden Age of Jewish History - Rabbi Ken Spiro
Noted lecturer and historian, Rabbi Ken Spiro, presents the Golden Age of Jewish History. How did Jews fare under Muslim rule in the mddle ages? How does that…
Sparks of HistoryThe Pillar of Volozhin - Rabbi Dr. Gil Perl
The Pillar of Volozhin - Rabbi Dr. Gil Perl Rabbi Naftali Zvi Yehuda Berlin and the World of 19th Century Lithuanian Scholarship
Sparks of HistoryMussar Movement - Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz
Sparks of History (www.sparksofhistory.com) proudly presents: The Mussar Movement with Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz
Sparks of HistoryThe Formation of the Talmud - Dr. Ari Bergmann
Join noted scholar Dr Ari Bergmann as he explores the Formation of the Talmud. A pentrating, and insightful presentation of that outstanding product of Jewish…
Sparks of HistoryThe World Must Know Holocaust - Dr. Michael Berenbaum
The World Must Know Holocaust - Dr. Michael Berenbaum The History of the Holocaust as Told in the United States Holocaust Memoiral Museum
Sparks of HistoryRabbi Avishai David - Inspiring Stories of Our Gedolim
Rabbi Avishai David - Inspiring Stories of Our Gedolim Rav Yosef Dov Halevi Soloveitchik, Rav Moshe Feinstein, Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky, Rav Aharon Halevi…
Sparks of HistoryOur People - Discovering Lithuania's Hidden Holocaust - Dr. Efraim Zuroff
Join famed Nazi Huner, Dr. Efraim Zuroff, on his journey to the mass murder sites of Lithuania
Sparks of HistoryThe Newspaper Axis - Six Press Barons Who Enabled Hitler - Professor Kathryn Olmsted
The Newspaper Axis - Six Press Barons Who Enabled Hitler - Professor Kathryn Olmsted William Randolph Hearst and other major media moguls shape USA foreign…
Sparks of HistoryNazi Billionaires - David de Jong
Nazi Billionaires - The Dark History of Germany's Welathiest Dynasties Bloomberg News Middle East economic investigative reporter, David de Jong, uncovers the…
Sparks of HistoryAleppo Codex - Rabbi Mordechai Becher
The fascinating, over 1,000, year, Jewish History journey, of the Aleppo Codex, presented by acclaimed lecturer, author and scholar, Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Sparks of HistoryA Guide to the Guide Rambam - Rabbi Yaakov Reinman
A Guide to the Guide Rambam - Rabbi Yaakov Reinman Guide for the Perplexed - Morah Nevuchim Now opened up for contemporary times
Sparks of HistoryAish Kodesh - Torah From the Years of Wrath - Dr. Henry Abramson
Torah From the Years of Wrath 1939 - 1943 The Historical Context of the Aish Kodesh Dr. Henry Abramson A poignant, moving, account linking the Piezensco…
Sparks of HistoryX TROOP - Secret Jewish Commandos Help Defeat the Nazis - Professor Leah Garrett
An incredible, gripping account of the X Troop commandos!! X TROOP - The Secret Jewish Commandos Who Helped Defeat the Nazis - Professor Leah Garrett
Sparks of HistoryGalicia, Tales from the Borderlands #2 - Professor Omer Bartov
Discover the lost world of Galicia. The Jewish world of Galaicia. John Galicia expert, Professor Omer Bartov of Brown University, in this deeply personal and…
Sparks of HistoryGalicia, Tales from the Borderlands #1 - Professor Omer Bartov
Discover the lost world of Galicia. The Jewish world of Galaicia. John Galicia expert, Professor Omer Bartov of Brown University, in this deeply personal and…
Sparks of HistoryRabbi Dr. Aharon Rakeffet - Rabbi Aharon Kotler and Rabbi Yosef Dov Solovetchik
Rabbi Dr. Aharon Rakeffet - Rabbi Aharon Kotler and Rabbi Yosef Dov Solovetchik Kletzk in Lakewood Brisk in Boston Vaad Hatzalah Building Lakewood Beis Medresh…
Sparks of HistoryIn Hitler's Munich - Jews, The Revolution and the Rise of Nazism #2 - Professor Michael Brenner
In Hitler's Munich Jews, The Revolution, And the Rise of Nazsim Professor Michael Brenner Who werethe Ostjuden? Martin Buber in Munich Rise of anti-Semitism…
Sparks of HistoryIn Hitler's Munich - Jews, The Revolution and the Rise of Nazism #1 - Professor Michael Brenner
In Hitler's Munich Jews, The Revolution, And the Rise of Nazsim Professor Michael Brenner Berlin Jews - Post WW1 Munich Revolution 1918 Role of Jews Kurt…
Sparks of HistoryTrials of the Diaspora, A History of Anti-Semitism in England #2 - Anthony Julius
Trials of the Diaspora History,Anti-Semtitsm in England Stage #2 Literary Merchant of Venice, Chaucer, Marlowe, Dickens Stage #3 Modern Disraeli, Rothschild…
Sparks of HistoryTrials of the Diaspora, A History of Anti-Semitism in England #1 - Anthony Julius
Trials of the Diaspora History,Anti-Semtitsm in England Stage #1 Medieval 1290 Expulsion Blood Libel Norwich Innovative, Lethal,Comprehensive
Sparks of HistorySamson Raphael Hirsch: Optimism #2 - Rabbi Yitzchak Blau
Sparks of History presents Samson Raphael Hirsch: Optimism #1 with Rabbi Yitzchak Blau, Rosh Yeshiva Orayata Rabbi Hirsch explanation of the symbolism…
Sparks of HistorySamson Raphael Hirsch: Optimism #1 - Rabbi Yitzchak Blau
Sparks of History presents Samson Raphael Hirsch: Optimism #1 with Rabbi Yitzchak Blau, Rosh Yeshiva Orayata The Life and writings of Samson Raphael Hirsch…
Sparks of HistoryRabbi Yechiel Yaakov Weinberg, Siridei Eish #2 - Professor Shalom Carmy
Professor Shalom Carmy presents Rabbi Yechiel Yaakov Weinberg Hakachic Issues - Abortion International Answer for Leading Rabbis Wrigns - Lifrakim, Mechkarim…
Sparks of HistoryRabbi Yechiel Yaakov Weinberg, Siridei Eish #1 - Professor Shalom Carmy
Professor Shalom Carmy presents Rabbi Yechiel Yaakov Weinberg Early Years - Slobodka & Mir Berlin Germany - Head of Hildesheimer Seminary World War 2 Warsaw…
Sparks of HistoryRaoul Wallenberg #2 - The Man Who Saved Thousands of Hungarian Jews
Raoul Wallenberg - The Man Who Saved Thousands of Hungarian Jews from the Holocaust Noted author & journalist, Ingrid Carlberg Whh Did Wallenberg go to meet…
Sparks of HistoryRaoul Wallenberg #1 - The Man Who Saved Thousands of Hungarian Jews
Raoul Wallenberg - The Man Who Saved Thousands of Hungarian Jews from the Holocaust Noted author & journalist, Ingrid Carlberg What Were the Early Influences…
Sparks of HistoryShai Agnon #2 - Rabbi Jeffrey Saks
Shai Agnon - Rabbi Jeffrey Saks Agnon Arrives in Jaffe 1908 Agnon decides to write in Hebrew Rabbi Abraham Kook and Shai Agnon Shai Agnon Wins the Nobel Prize
Sparks of HistoryShai Agnon #1 - Rabbi Jeffrey Saks
Shai Agnon - Rabbi Jeffrey Saks Agnon Arrives in Jaffe 1908 Agnon decides to write in Hebrew Rabbi Abraham Kook and Shai Agnon Shai Agnon Wins the Nobel Prize
Sparks of HistoryLeo Frank Murder Trial & Lynching #2 - Steve Oney, And the Dead Shall Rise
The Murder of Mary Phagan and the Lynching of Leo Frank Who really Killed Mary Phagan? Why was Leo Frank Accused? Was the trial a second Dreyfus Affair? How…
Sparks of HistoryLeo Frank Murder Trial & Lynching #1 - Steve Oney, And the Dead Shall Rise
The Murder of Mary Phagan and the Lynching of Leo Frank Who really Killed Mary Phagan? Why was Leo Frank Accused? Was the trial a second Dreyfus Affair? How…
Sparks of HistoryBlood & Ruins 1931-1945 #2- Professor Richard Overy
Professor Richard Overy, University of Exeter Internationally renowned scholar of World War 2 Fellow, British Academy & Royal Historical Society Blood and…
Sparks of HistoryBlood & Ruins 1931-1945 #1- Professor Richard Overy
Professor Richard Overy, University of Exeter Internationally renowned scholar of World War 2 Fellow, British Academy & Royal Historical Society Blood and…
Sparks of HistoryDead Sea Scrolls #2 - Professor Lawrence Schiffman
The Dead Sea Scrolls – Mystery Solved! The Dead Sea Scrolls, an unparalleled archeological treasure, remains a mystery for many. Join Sparks of History, as…
Sparks of HistoryDead Sea Scrolls #1 - Professor Lawrence Schiffman
The Dead Sea Scrolls – Mystery Solved! The Dead Sea Scrolls, an unparalleled archeological treasure, remains a mystery for many. Join Sparks of History, as…
Sparks of HistoryRabbi Jacob Emden, Life & Works #2 - Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter
Rabbi Jacob Yaakov Emden Early Influences - Major Scholarly Works - Impact of Shabtai Tzvi - Controversy with Yaakov Eybeshutz - Sabbatean Movement - Rabbi…
Sparks of HistoryRabbi Jacob Emden, Life & Works #1 - Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter
Rabbi Jacob Yaakov Emden Early Influences - Major Scholarly Works - Impact of Shabtai Tzvi - Controversy with Yaakov Eybeshutz - Sabbatean Movement - Rabbi…
Sparks of HistoryThe Hitler Conspiracies #2 - Professor Sir Richard Evans
Fake News! Government Conspiracy! Today’s headlines scream these words. But is this really a new phenomenon? Professor Sir Richard Evans, award winning…
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The Hitler Conspiracies #1 - Professor Sir Richard Evans
Fake News! Government Conspiracy! Today’s headlines scream these words. But is this really a new phenomenon? Professor Sir Richard Evans, award winning…
Sparks of HistoryAmerican Jewish Education #2 YU, JTS, HUC - Rabbi Evan Hoffman
Rabbi Evan Hoffman author of Parashah Themesin Historical Perspective presents American Jewish Education Origins of YU, JTS, HUC Rabbi Isaac Wise, Cyrus Adler…
Sparks of HistoryAmerican Jewish Education #1: YU, JTS, HUC - Rabbi Evan Hoffman
Rabbi Evan Hoffman author of Parashah Themesin Historical Perspective presents American Jewish Education Origins of YU, JTS, HUC Rabbi Isaac Wise, Cyrus Adler…
Sparks of HistoryMartin Niemoller #2 - The Pastor who Defied the Nazis
Then They Came for Me - Martin Niemoller The Pastor Who Defied the Nazis First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a…
Sparks of HistoryMartin Niemoller #1 - The Pastor who Defied the Nazis
Then They Came for Me - Martin Niemoller The Pastor Who Defied the Nazis First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a…
Sparks of HistoryAndrew Jackson #2- Professor Mark Cheathem
Mark R. Cheathem – Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson, Southerner “An excellent book and must-have for anyone with an interest in the seventh president…Highly…
Sparks of HistoryAndrew Jackson #1 - Professor Mark Cheathem
Mark R. Cheathem – Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson, Southerner “An excellent book and must-have for anyone with an interest in the seventh president…Highly…
Sparks of HistoryMaria Theresa #2- Professor Dr. Barbara Stollberg-Rilinger
Professor Dr. Barbara Stollberg-Rilinger, author of Maria Theresa, The Empress in her Times, and rector at the Berlin Institute for Advanced Studies provides…
Sparks of HistoryMaria Theresa #1 - Professor Dr. Barbara Stollberg-Rilinger
Professor Dr. Barbara Stollberg-Rilinger, author of Maria Theresa, The Empress in her Times, and rector at the Berlin Institute for Advanced Studies provides…
Sparks of HistoryJoseph Kennedy #2 - The Ambassador - Susan Ronald
Susan Ronald - The Ambassador, Joseph P. Kennedy, At the Court of St. James 1938-1940 Susan Ronald -Award Winning author • Conde Nast • A Dangerous Woman •…