In Eastern Europe quacks and soothsayers were in abundance, as were invented remedies whilst the Ottoman Empire provided refuge from Spain but came with its own risk.

But do the best doctors end up in Hell according to Jewish tradition? Can one give a vaccine that also kills people? And may one smoke on Shabbos to perform better surgery?

Chapters

00:00 The Landscape of Medical Practice in 18th Century Russia

02:55 The Role of Jewish Physicians in Europe

05:52 The Influence of Jewish Medical Practitioners in the Ottoman Empire

12:08 Challenges Faced by Jewish Physicians in France and Germany

18:00 The Ethical Dilemmas of Medical Practice

27:04 Reflections on the Medical Profession and Its Perception

27:50 The Weight of Medical Decisions

28:47 Personal Anecdotes and Cultural Reflections

32:31 Halachic Insights in Medical Practice

34:23 Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine

40:12 The Role of Transparency in Medical Decisions

41:20 Halachic Questions in Medical Scenarios

Why did Jewish doctors in the Middle East get involved in Politics?

How should modern day doctors combine ethics and law? How many Jewish women medics were there in Europe? Who were the Chinese Jewish physicians? How do we define sanctity of Life?

And should everyone own a copy of Pu Ji Fang?

Chapters

02:34 Jewish Doctors in the Islamic World

09:50 Cultural Interactions and Medical Ethics

15:04 Conversion and Identity Among Jewish Physicians

18:59 The Role of Women in Jewish Medicine

27:55 Marco Polo and Jewish Communities in China

29:36 Jewish Physicians in Chinese History

34:32 Personal Anecdotes: Medicine and Judaism in South Africa

49:05 Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine and Judaism

54:34 The Intersection of Autonomy and Jewish Law  

‘My son-in-law the Doctor’ may be a cliche, but it is based on the very real narrative of thousands of Jewish physicians who practiced through the ages. 

What was their environment during the Middle Ages in Christian Europe? How did Jewish doctors gain their knowledge? Why did the Popes always have a Jewish physician? And how are the Rambam’s medical writings viewed today?

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Jewish Medicine and History

02:47 The Role of Jewish Physicians in Europe

06:10 Historical Context of Jewish Medical Literature

09:04 The Influence of Islamic Medicine on Jewish Practices

11:55 The Evolution of Medical Practices in Medieval Europe

15:14 The Relationship Between Jewish and Christian Physicians

18:02 The Societal Perception of Jewish Doctors

20:48 Accusations and Stereotypes Against Jewish Physicians

24:02 The Impact of the Black Death on Jewish Medicine

26:56 Conclusion: The Legacy of Jewish Medicine

33:37 The Perils of Jewish Physicians in History

46:00 The Legacy of Maimonides and Jewish Medicine

01:01:56 The Evolution of Medical Specialization and Its Impact

WWI was a catastrophic event for the Austrian Empire, and the Jews immediately became unwelcome residents. 

When the Chancellor was assassinated it seemed that time was running out. However, Vienna still played host to important people and events in the inter-war years.

The Chortkover Rebbe, the founding of Daf Yomi and a Zionist Congress. And then there was the unusual visit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe in 1903

Chapters

00:00 The Rise of Anti-Semitism in Pre-War Austria

02:55 World War I: A Turning Point for Austrian Jewry

06:05 Post-War Challenges: Economic Hardships and Scapegoating

08:55 The Emergence of Political Anti-Semitism

11:48 The Role of Universities in Anti-Semitic Sentiment

15:02 The Zionist Congress and Public Demonstrations

17:54 The Impact of Anti-Semitism on Jewish Identity

21:13 Conclusion: Lessons from History

26:35 The Rise of Anti-Semitism in Austria

29:50 Unexpected Allies: The Christian Social Chancellor

32:11 The Complex Relationship Between Jews and the Austrian Government

35:34 Internal Divisions Within the Jewish Community

39:17 The Role of Religious Leadership in Vienna

43:10 The Influence of the Chotkver Rebbe

50:11 The Encounter Between Freud and the Lu

bavitcher Rebbe

Chapters

03:12 Jewish Identity vs Jewish Society

06:04 Responses to Antisemitism: A Spectrum of Reactions

09:00 Five Cultural Figures and Their Influence

11:51 Theodor Herzl: From Assimilation to Zionism

20:54 The Collision of Ideas: Herzl and Viennese Jewry

23:50 Herzl's Proposals: Why they happened in Vienna

30:09 Nathan Birnbaum: The Ideologue of Zionism

35:24 Sigmund Freud: A Complex Jewish Identity

39:14 Freud's Psychoanalysis: Does it have religious value?

46:30 Rabbi Moshe David Flesch: A Voice for Jewish Women

It has long been suspected that the BBC is anti-Israel and employs pro-Palestinian reporters and editors. But how do you prove suspicion? And how far does the betrayal go? 

Using objective forensic methodology and scientific analysis, a year long report was created by a team of researchers, spear-headed by Trevor Assesrson, that makes shocking reading and listening.

Post-interview we then spoke to Rabbi Zev Leff, Rabbi Osher Weiss and others, to determine how we should react?

https://asserson.co.uk/assersonreport/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Jewish History Podcast

01:07 Media Bias and Its Impact on Jewish Identity

03:25 Interview with Trevor Asserson: Uncovering BBC Bias

05:45 The Findings of the Asserson Report

10:06 Analysis of BBC Arabic Coverage

12:28 BBC Arabic and Its Influence

17:34 The BBC's Institutional Challenges

19:30 Hamas's Strategy and Media Reporting

24:24 BBC's Institutional Bias

27:14 Freedom of Information and BBC Accountability

32:20 Public Awareness and Criticism of the BBC

39:37 The Challenge of Objectivity in Reporting

40:34 Funding and Support for Continued Research

46:34 Conclusion and

Call to Action

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Jewish History Podcast

02:51 The Importance of Understanding Jewish History

06:12 Effie's Insights on Rabbi Hirsch's Work

07:05 Introduction to the Jews of Vienna

08:33 Vienna's Jewish History and Community Dynamics

10:29 Legal Status and Assimilation of Jews in Vienna

13:52 The Rise of Jewish Influence in Vienna

18:10 Anti-Semitism and Jewish Integration in Society

21:06 The Complex Relationship Between Jews and Non-Jews

24:00 Political Anti-Semitism and Its Consequences

26:25 Internal Anti-Semitism and Community Dynamics

28:45 The Crisis of Assimilation and Political Zionism

30:13 Jewish Identity in Late 19th Century Vienna

32:35 Religious Reform and Resistance in Vienna

36:22 The Showdown of Reform and Orthodox Judaism

43:30 Rabbi Yosef Schmuel Bloch: A Voice Against Anti-Semitism

54:50 Vienna's Jewish Community: A Historical Overview

Summary

This conversation delves into the complexities of Jewish identity, the historical context of anti-Semitism, and the current political landscape in the West, surrounding Israel and the ICC. It explores the philosophical underpinnings of truth, the influence of Greek thought on Jewish tradition, and the dangers of assimilation. The podcast looks at the Soviet Union, the Church, Blood Libels and the recent US elections.

Chapters

00:00 The ICC and Its Jurisdiction Over Israel

02:52 Historical Context of Jewish Enmity

06:14 The Nature of Modern Anti-Semitism

09:06 The Role of Truth and Falsehood

11:59 The Intersection of Science and Religion

14:52 The Influence of Greek Philosophy

18:12 The Political Landscape and Jewish Identity

21:09 The Dangers of Assimilation

24:03 The ICC's Bias Against Israel

26:51 The Call to Action for the Jewish Community

29:45 The Importance of Truth in Jewish Life

Chapters

00:00 The Rothschilds and European Finance

02:22 Emancipation and the Ghetto Experience

04:11 Tax Investigations and Business Operations

06:32 Smuggling and Trade Challenges

10:46 The Rise of Nathan Rothschild

12:40 The Smuggling Operations and Economic Impact

19:14 Nathan Rothschild: The Napoleon of Finance

23:03 Legacy of Mayer Amschel Rothschild

27:21 Legacy of Influence: The Rothschild Family's Values

30:09 Unity and Success: The Rothschild Brothers' Commitment

32:57 The Early Years: Rothschild's Business Practices and Challenges

39:00 Theft and Betrayal: A Rothschild Scandal Uncovered

42:45 Communication Innovations: The Rothschilds' Use of Pigeons and Telegraphs

46:57 The Portrait of Gutle Rothschild: A Family Legacy

51:14 Mysteries of Wealth: The Rothschilds and Their Historical Context

Chapters

00:00 The Rise of the Rothschild Dynasty

02:50 The Rothschild Family Structure and Dynamics

08:56 Challenges and Triumphs in the Ghetto

11:47 The Impact of War on Rothschild's Wealth

15:07 The Role of Secrecy in Rothschild's Success

18:00 The Legacy of Charity and Community

20:54 Political Maneuvering and Emancipation

24:11 The Rothschilds and the Napoleonic Wars

26:59 The Transformation into International Bankers

33:04 The Enduring Legacy of the Rothschild Family