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Listen to noted Tour Guide, Lecturer and Yad Vashem Researcher of Jewish History Yehuda Geberer bring the world of pre-war Eastern Europe alive. Join in to meet the great personages, institutions and episodes of a riveting past.
For speaking engagements or tours in Israel or Eastern Europe
Yehuda@YehudaGeberer.com
Episodes
Jul 16, 2019
Jul 16, 2019
20 min
While the heroic stories of Schindler and Sugihara are quite famous, the story of Chinese Diplomat Feng Shan Ho is practically unknown. Learn about the man who risked it all and issued thousands of Visas to Viennese Jews, allowing them to escape Hitler's tightening grasp.
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Jul 14, 2019
Jul 14, 2019
27 min
The discussions and research surrounding Rav Avraham Yitzchak Hakohen Kook's beliefs, writings, philosophy & outlook are almost unparalleled in the last century. How much is known about the man himself, especially his early years? In this series about Rav Kook, let's follow him through the various stages of his very interesting life.
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Jul 11, 2019
Jul 11, 2019
20 min
The great Rabbis had their favored vacation spots in the Prewar era. Where were they? What went on there? An inside look at the relaxing times and locations known as the "Dachas".
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Jul 8, 2019
Jul 8, 2019
22 min
After narrowly escaping death hiding out in various Ghettos, the Belzer Rebbe and his brother make it to the relative safety of Hungary, and from there to Eretz Yisroel. The farewell speech given by the Rebbe's brother together with his subsequent departure, caused a controversy that remains till this very day. A fresh look at an old story.
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Jul 6, 2019
Jul 6, 2019
23 min
Undoubtedly from the most influential Jewish leaders of the last century, the last Rebbe of Chabad left an indelible imprint on the landscape of contemporary Jewish life. In honor the 25th yahrtzeit of his histalkus, we'll follow some key junctures on his path to leadership.
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Jul 4, 2019
Jul 4, 2019
22 min
Between the years 1881-1925, millions of Jews emigrated from Eastern Europe. From the Czarist Russian Empire, Galicia in the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Romania, Jews sought new homes and better futures in countries around the world. The overwhelming majority made their way across the Atlantic to the beckoning shores of the United States.
What were the catalysts for this mass migration? How did it take place? What was the impact on the communities left behind? And how did the immigrants acclimate themselves to their new surroundings?
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Jul 2, 2019
Jul 2, 2019
22 min
Revisiting the legendary story of the Entebbe raid by Israeli commandos in July 1976.
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Jun 30, 2019
Jun 30, 2019
21 min
Poet, journalist, lawyer, human rights activist, linguist, Zionist, anti Zionist, Diplomat, these are but some of the facets of one of the most fascinating characters in recent Jewish history - Dr. Jacob de Haan. Ultimately killed in the first Jewish political assassination in modern history, his story is a riveting journey through Jewish life at the first quarter of the last century.
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Jun 27, 2019
Jun 27, 2019
21 min
The name Yossele Rosenblatt evokes legendary awe as a chazzan, singer and composer. However, he was a man of his time who enjoyed fame and success on one hand, whilst experiencing challenges and travails on the other. Come along as we peek into the lives of some the great Chazzanim of the last century.
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Jun 24, 2019
Jun 24, 2019
21 min
The beginning of the end of the Golden Era of Jewish Poland came with the terrible Cossack Massacres in 1648-49. The recent date of Chaf Sivan commemorates the devastation wreaked upon the communities of the Polish Kingdom. Putting these events into a fresh perspective will give us insight into how this watershed event resonates till this very day.
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