Jew Oughta Know
Jason Harris
From ancient history to current events, take yourself on a journey through the story of the Jewish People, from someone who has led hundreds of Jewish young professionals on trips throughout Israel. From the beginning of creation to modern Israel, each short episode is geared to appeal both to someone looking for the Jewish 101, as well as to those looking to go a bit beyond the basic story they already know. Check out the website at https://jewoughtaknow.com/. Enjoy!
Episodes
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Nov 5, 2018 • 23min
52. Prison Break!
The Irgun busts their guys out of prison.
Oct 28, 2018 • 25min
51. The Downward Spiral, and Then Boom
The Jewish defense groups join together to resist the British, culminating in a defining terrorist attack on the King David Hotel in 1946.
Oct 21, 2018 • 26min
50. The Hunting Season
The Lehi assassinates a high-ranking British official, and the Jews turn on each other in a minor Zionist civil war.
Oct 7, 2018 • 26min
49. Dearest Mother, A Million Thanks
Hannah Senesh, Haviva Reik, and the only rescue mission sent to Europe by the Yishuv.
Sep 30, 2018 • 23min
48. Begin's War Begins
Menachem Begin, a man of many contrasts, bursts onto the scene to take over the Irgun.
Sep 16, 2018 • 24min
47. The Warrior Gods
Israel's iconic heroes get their start as special operations soldiers during World War Two, and the Irgun gets a new leader.
Sep 9, 2018 • 23min
46. The National Sport
As the threat to European Jewry rises to desperate levels, the Zionist movement launches a secret, high-risk rescue operation, and prepares for war.
Sep 2, 2018 • 25min
45. The Anonymous Soldiers
Jewish fighters of the Irgun wage a campaign of terrorism during the Arab Revolt.
Aug 26, 2018 • 25min
44. Is This How Zionism Ends?
From out in the Atlantic Ocean the Zionist movement suffers serious setbacks in 1939, while the Palestinian national movement plays a destructive zero-sum game.
Aug 12, 2018 • 25min
43. You Two Need to Separate
The Great Revolt continues as Britain comes up with a novel idea: what if we partitioned Palestine to create two separate states for Arabs and Jews? Interesting idea -- but will anyone go for it?
