This week, Ira spoke with Severyn Ashkenazy, author of "Swords of the Vatican." In this historical episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Severyn talks about his background, including being forced into a ghetto and knowing what real fear is; the division of the Jewish people, even in today’s world; why Jews are designed to learn; why hatred is taught; how Jewish humor is universal; the meaning of Shabbat; and the role of the Vatican in history.