Chapters

00:00 The Church's Denial and Defense

04:19 Suppression of the Draft Encyclical

16:17 Treatment of Jewish Children in Convents

25:43 Collaboration with the International Red Cross

28:06 Complicity and Deficient Moral Map

30:30 Complicity of the Red Cross and the Catholic Church

38:39 The Role of the Red Cross in Aiding Nazis

46:10 The Vatican's Opposition to the Nuremberg Trials

54:39 Positive Contributions of the Red Cross and the Church

Berlin 1936 saw Germany win more Gold medals than any other country, while the world looked on. But at what price?

How aware was the Church of Jewish persecution? What role did the ordinary German play in Hitler’s regime? And what motivated those who saved Jews?

Chapters

00:00 The Berlin Olympics of 1936: Hitler's Showcase

05:04 Calls to Boycott or Relocate the Olympics

09:42 Why Did Ordinary Germans Participate in the Holocaust?

18:42 The Role of Obedience and Peer Pressure

23:24 The Church's Influence on Anti-Semitism

28:36 The Catholic Church's Silence and Inaction

31:27 Debating the Motivation behind the Church's Inaction

49:24 Individuals and Churches that Actively Helped and Saved Jews

In 1944 X-troop were fighting in France.

With heavy losses and secret identities, some of them would tragically be buried under a cross.

By 1945 they had made their way to Germany, always searching for family members who may have survived, even if this required driving across no-man’s land into enemy territory.

When the war ends, they begin a new mission, rooting out Nazis in Germany & Austria. But Judgement is hard to come by.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: X-Troop's Mission

17:24 Finding Family: Ron Gilbert's Search

25:01 Manfred Gantz's Journey to Terezin

31:41 Rescuing Family: The Personal Mission of the X-Troop

38:00 Post-War Challenges and Denazification

44:43 Bravery and Resilience: The Legacy of the X-Troop

49:58 Conclusion: Lessons from the Holocaust

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Story of Jewish Refugees in World War II

05:24 Joining an Elite Commando Troop

10:17 A Jewish Soldier's Encounter with Field Marshal Rommel

13:29 Obtaining Vital Intelligence for the Allies

16:57 The X-troop: Jewish Refugees Fighting Against the Nazis

21:04 Challenges and Discrimination Faced by Jewish Refugees

25:28 The Impact of Antisemitism and Propaganda

26:54 The Cruelty Faced by Jewish Refugees

29:20 The Formation of the X-Troop

30:19 Intense Training and Preparation

39:27 Crucial Roles in the D-Day Landings

45:30 Bravery and Resilience in the Face of Challenges

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Rabbi Akiva Eger

13:46 Rabbi Akiva Eger's Role During the Cholera Epidemic

27:09 Conflict with the Community and the Hospital Management

35:31 The Accuracy of Portraits Depicting Rabbi Akiva Eger

38:49 Legacy and Impact of Rabbi Akiva Eger

Famous as a scholar and lamdan, his life was beset by challenges and setbacks, all of which he faced with remarkable fortitude.

As the leader of Central Europe's Jewry, the impact of his writings and personality re-wrote the history of the 19th century for the Jews

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Government Intervention

08:01 Reb Akiva Eger's Scholarship and Influence

16:10 Reb Akiva Eger's Reluctance to Give Decisions

27:21 The Appointment Controversy in Posen

35:24 Acts of Kindness and Strength in Psak

39:40 Conclusion and Preview of

Part 2

Unraveling the Mystery  - Who was Moshe de Leon? How did the Zohar impact Jewish history? Is there a deep divide between Academics & Kabbalists. What did Rav Yaakov Emden write? And how was Marriage seen in 13th century Spain?

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Mystery of the Zohar

13:09 The Historical Context of Spain in the 13th and 14th Centuries

30:42 The Impact of the Zohar on Jewish History and Thought

31:12 The Complexity of the Zohar

34:01 Geographic References in the Zohar

36:48 Questioning the Existence of Places in the Zohar

38:14 The Enigma of Moshe de Leon

41:02 Possible Origins of the Zohar

44:17 The Role of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai in the Zohar

49:00 Different Perspectives on the Zohar

52:22 Understanding the Entire Torah

54:19 The Beliefs of a Believing Jew

58:59 The Laws of Shmita

Chapters

00:00 Challenges of 13th-Century Spain: Tensions, Wealth, and Power

03:06 Controversies in Jewish Scholarship: Philosophy and Kabbalah

08:20 Internal Conflicts and Legal Authority

15:03 Religious Challenges and the Ban on Philosophy

26:50 The Legacy of Rabbi Avraham Abulafia

48:26 Kabbalistic Techniques and Mathematics

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:05 Legends and Stories in Jewish History

08:50 Prominent Jewish Scholars and Physicians

16:30 Transition from Muslim to Christian Rule

24:48 Power Dynamics: Kings and the Church

29:00 Challenges to Jewish Authority

31:58 Clothing and Distinguishing Marks

36:12 Freedom and High Profile

39:01 Tensions and Uncertainty

A unique world existed for two centuries in which a  Jewish general lead Moslem armies into battle and authored 1,500 poems while Chasdai, the most famous Jew, discovered the antidote to poison and oversaw the creation of Jewish grammar.

Was Yosef Hannagid responsible for the death of an Arab prince? And how did Spain over-rule Babylonia?

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Golden Age of Spanish Jewry

14:18 The Achievements and Influential Figures of the Golden Age

35:58 The Cultural Significance of Poetry and Literature

39:21 Emergence of Jewish Literary Works in Muslim Spain

41:37 The End of the Golden Age

43:28 Disputes Among Jewish Grammarians