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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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?
Aug 5, 2018 • 23min
42. Add Nazis, Stir
Arab nationalism turns towards violence. The Zionists try to defend Jewish immigration. And the British try to preserve stability in the region. Then the Nazis start meddling in Palestine.
Jul 1, 2018 • 22min
41. The Deal With the Devil
The Zionists in Palestine cut a deal with the Nazis to save Jewish lives. But it will cost Chaim Arlosoroff his.
Jun 24, 2018 • 24min
40. 1929
The nature of the Arab-Jewish conflict completely changed in 1929, when the Arabs massacred Jews throughout Palestine. With the British in charge, the Arabs rioting, and the Nazis just over the horizon in Europe, the Zionist project was entering a dark and challenging era.
May 21, 2018 • 23min
39. Current Events: Iran, Jerusalem, Gaza
Apr 22, 2018 • 23min
38. Einstein, and Other People Ben-Gurion Didn't Like
Einstein, Ben-Gurion, Weizmann, and Jabotinsky all bring different ideas about Zionism to the Roaring Twenties in Palestine.
Apr 9, 2018 • 25min
37. Building the Iron Wall
Vladimir Jabotinsky, the founder of right-wing Zionism, argues with mainstream Zionism over relations with the Arabs, Jewish immigration, and Jewish territory in Palestine.
