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!
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Oct 13, 2024 • 27min
186. Update! Was Christopher Columbus Jewish?
Re-releasing an episode from the archives with a major update. Episode 63 from Season 3 Unsolved Jewish Mysteries explored the theory that Christopher Columbus was Jewish. Now there is a major new DNA finding that provides some answers.
Sep 26, 2024 • 27min
185. Israel at War, Explained: War With Hezbollah
Hezbollah attacked Israel on October 8 last year, laying siege to the north of the country that has killed civilians, burned entire towns to the ground, and driven tens of thousands of Israelis from their homes. Israel is now fighting back in an effort to push Hezbollah off the border and stop the attacks. Let’s look at what’s happening and why now.
Sep 5, 2024 • 27min
184. Israel at War, Explained: Why Isn't There a Hostage Deal?
Hamas executed six hostages. Israelis accuse Prime Minister Netanyahu of abandoning them for his own self-interest. They no longer trust the government to get the hostages back or wage this war effectively. So why isn't there a hostage deal? And how is Netanyahu managing to stay in power?
Jul 31, 2024 • 26min
183. Israel at War, Explained: Netanyahu's Speech to Congress
Prime Minister Benjamin addressed the United States Congress amidst a wild week of politics. We’ll examine a few takeaways regarding his own standing, Kamala Harris, the Left, and the upcoming US election.
Jun 16, 2024 • 24min
182. Israel at War, Explained: The Upside-Down Hostage Rescue
Israel’s exceptional hostage rescue operation on June 8 — and how the upside-down world condemned it.
May 20, 2024 • 27min
181. Israel at War, Explained: Biden's Arms Embargo
President Biden imposed a temporary arms embargo on Israel. He’s holding back certain types of weapons to try to prevent Israel from invading Rafah in southern Gaza. How should we think about this decision?
May 12, 2024 • 26min
180. Israel at War, Explained: The Hostages
Hamas continues to hold 132 hostages. That’s 132 war crimes committed each and every day they are held. The best way to end this round of war is for Hamas to return them immediately. Instead they are subjected to the whims of international politics, diplomatic maneuvering, and demands on Israel to pay an ever-steeper price for their return.
Apr 28, 2024 • 25min
179. Israel at War, Explained: Getting to a Palestinian State, Part 3
It’s not just Israel and the Palestinians who have to make changes to create a Palestinian state. The U.S., Europe, and the moderate Arab countries will need to work together to run Gaza, ensure Israel’s security, and, most importantly, defend decent civilization from the existential threat of Islamic jihadism.
Mar 31, 2024 • 24min
178. Israel at War, Explained: Getting to a Palestinian State, Part 2
Israel has to make changes to get to a Palestinian state, but so do the Palestinians. Violent rejectionism, delegitimization of Israel, and the right of return all perpetuate the conflict. To achieve their own state, Palestinians have to give up trying to eliminate Israel.
Mar 24, 2024 • 25min
177. Israel at War, Explained: Getting to a Palestinian State, Part 1
If a Palestinian state is the ultimate goal, then Israel, the Palestinians, and the international community are all going to have to do things they really don’t want to do. Today we’re looking at this from Israel’s angle, with the focus on security.
