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 [email protected]
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Two Jewish Dudes Take On Relationships, Business, Sports, Politics And Pop Culture
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One of the largest and influential branches of the Polish Pshischa Chassidic dynasty, Radzymin was completely decimated in the Holocaust, and is unfortunately not so well known today. In its heyday, it was led by three successive generations of great leaders of Polish chassidus – Rav Yaakov Aryeh Guterman (1792-1874), his son Rav Shlomo Yehoshua Da…
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The Spinka chassidic dynasty was established in the late 19th century as a sort of offshoot of the Zidichov dynasty, by Rav Yosef Meir Weiss (1838-1909) in the town of Spinka, in the Maramuris region of Transylvania, then in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It soon gained a significant following and emerged as one of the prominent Hungarian Chassidic c…
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Pioneer of Orthodoxy: Rav Rafael Cohen of Hamburg
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51:14With rising secularization in large urban centers of Western Europe during the 18th century, it would take a concerted effort by the traditional rabbinical establishment to formulate an appropriate response towards the growing trend of secularization. Rav Rafael Cohen of Hamburg (1722-1803), was a Polish rabbi who was appointed rabbi in 1776, of th…
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The Incredible Evolution of Michael Rapaport
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1:55:11Michael Rapaport joins the podcast for a raw, unfiltered conversation on rising antisemitism, cancel culture, free speech, and how October 7th changed him. He opens up about Candace Owens, Joe Rogan, Trump, silent celebrities, NYC’s decline, his evolving faith — and why he hated working on Prison Break. This is Michael like you’ve never heard him b…
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RERELEASE: The Great Phenomenon of Rav Shayale of Kerestir (update)
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34:45In honor of the 100th yahrtzeit of Rav Shayale of Kerestir (1851-1925), Jewish History Soundbites is proud to rerelease the original episode, the first ever on this podcast, about the unique historical story of this great tzadik. Enjoy! Subscribe to Jewish History Soundbites Podcast on: PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/ or your favorite pod…
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For nearly two thousand years Jews lived in the shadow of the Catholic Church. As heads of the church, popes throughout the ages formulated an official papal policy regarding the Jews as a religion, as a local community in Rome, as subjects of the pope in the Papal States, and broadly regarding the Jews across Europe. This relationship was complex …
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Among the many manifestations of medieval European antisemitism was the blood libel – the infamous false accusations of ritual murder which were used against Jewish communities for a millennium, resulting in many innocent Jewish lives lost and a climate of fear and danger surrounding the Pesach holiday. Directly related to the Christian holiday of …
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Episode 104: Roseanne Barr UNFLITERED - UNLOADS ON CANDACE, ROGAN, AND THE WOKE LEFT
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1:51:08MUST-WATCH: In this exclusive interview, Roseanne Barr breaks her silence on cancel culture, antisemitism, Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, and free speech in America. She shares unfiltered thoughts on the media, her Jewish identity, studying Torah, and why she believes Western values are under attack. From Hollywood fame to Shabbat dinners—this is R…
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Rav Yosef Chaim (1835-1909), better known by his popular work Ben Ish Chai, was an important leader of the Baghdad Jewish community of the 19th century, whose influence reached across the Ottoman Empire and beyond. Having grown up in the rabbinical aristocracy of Baghdad, he succeeded his father’s position in 1859, serving the Jewish community for …
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The Secularization of the Jewish People in the Modern Era Part IV
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57:38External forces of the modern era such as political & economic changes, emancipation, the collapse of the kahal autonomy, technological advancement, wars, urbanization & immigration, led to the mass secularization of the Jewish People in the modern era. Conversely Orthodoxy was defined and strengthened through confronting its struggles during this …
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How Bob Knakal Sold Massey Knakal for $100 Million & became a NY Real Estate Icon
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1:14:23In this episode, I sit down with Bob Knakal, one of New York City’s top real estate brokers, to discuss his career journey—from co-founding Massey Knakal Realty Services to selling it for $100 million, and now launching his new firm, BRKEA. Bob shares real estate investing strategies, broker success tips, and advice on building a successful real es…
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Jason Greenblatt Discusses Working for Trump, Middle East Peace & the Abraham Accords
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1:48:43In this week's episode of Mialibeled, we’re joined by Jason Greenblatt, former White House envoy and key architect of the Abraham Accords. Jason discusses his role in the Trump administration, Middle East peace negotiations, and his experiences working with world leaders. We also dive into his book, The Book of Abraham, and explore valuable lessons…
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The Secularization of the Jewish People in the Modern Era Part III
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43:29The secularization of the Jewish People in the modern era really begins as a slow but growing trend within the communities of the Spanish Jewish diaspora of northern Europe in the 16th century. In the pre modern era, the legally backed autonomy of the Kahal – the Jewish autonomous communal structure, ensured that at least externally and superficial…
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Dr. Sheila Nazarian: Famed Plastic Surgeon, Entrepreneur, and Pro-Israel Advocate
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1:43:35This week on Mislaibeled, we sit down with Dr. Sheila Nazarian to discuss her journey from escaping Iran to becoming a renowned plastic surgeon. We explore the impact of social media on plastic surgery, common misconceptions, and advice for first-time patients. Sheila also shares insights on LA politics, her activism for Israel, and her hit Netflix…
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100th Episode Special: Grant Cardone Shares His Plans for the Future
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53:05In this episode, Laibel sits down with Grant Cardone for an unfiltered conversation about success, overcoming adversity, and building an empire. They dive into Grant’s early struggles, his battle with addiction, and the mindset behind his 10X Growth Conference. Grant also shares his thoughts on real estate, Bitcoin, Scientology, and dealing with pu…
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The Secularization of the Jewish People in the Modern Era Part II
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42:07The modern era brought many external changes which challenged the centuries old Jewish communal structure. Political change, emancipation, wars, revolution, economic development, technological advancement, the industrial revolution, urbanization, immigration and other external forces, all contributed towards a growing trend of secularization among …
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Building PragerU, Free Speech & The Fight for America’s Future – Marissa Streit
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1:15:25In this week's episode of Mislabeled, we sit down with Marissa Streit, CEO of PragerU, for a powerful conversation on leadership, media, and the challenges of navigating today’s political and cultural landscape. We cover everything from free speech and censorship to Israel, social media, and the shifting dynamics of public trust. It’s an insightful…
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The Secularization of the Jewish People in the Modern Era Part I
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49:53At the dawn of the 18th century, the overwhelming majority of the Jewish People were religiously observant in the traditional sense. By mid-20th century, the overwhelming majority of the Jewish People practiced a decidedly secular lifestyle. How and why did this secularization take place? This new series launched on Jewish History Soundbites will e…
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Episode 98: Elica Le Bon on Why She Stands with the Jewish People
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1:06:52On this episode of The Mislaibeled Podcast, Elica Le Bon joins for a powerful conversation about her personal journey, from reshaping her political views to speaking out on global issues. She shares insights on critical thinking, Iran’s regime, the left’s alliance with radical ideologies, and the world's obsession with Israel. We also discuss the O…
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Rav Yomtov Lipmann Heller the Tosafos Yomtov
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40:35As someone who experienced the upheavals of both the Thirty Years War, as well as the Khmelnytsky uprisings of 1648-49 (Tach Vitat), Rav Yomtov Lipman Heller (1579-1654) lived and led his people during an auspicious time. Much of his early rabbinical career was spent in Prague. Much of his travails were recorded by him, in a unique and rare rabbini…
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Tom Bilyeu: How I Built Quest into a 1 Billion Dollar Business in 5 years.
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1:36:03In this episode of Mialibeled, Tom Bilyeu joins me to break down success, resilience, and leadership. We dive into the mindset behind achievement, overcoming failure, and the balance between ambition and humility. Tom shares hard-earned lessons, thoughts on the future of work, and what it takes to thrive in a changing world. A must-listen for anyon…
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Between Poland & Yerushalayim: The Lelov Chassidic Dynasty
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52:11With its origins in 19th century Poland, Lelov is unique among Chassidic dynasties due to its migrating to Ottoman Jerusalem in 1851. Rav David Biderman established the dynasty in Lelov, Poland, and his son Rav Moshe, immigrated to the Land of Israel towards the end of his life. The successive generations of Biderman’s had a decisive impact on the …
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Inside the Mind: Dr. Akiva Perlman on Mental Health and Resilience
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2:10:13Dr. Akiva Perlman joins Mialibeled to discuss the evolution of therapy, its accessibility, and how it’s becoming more accepted in religious communities. He shares his insights on the barriers to therapy, the importance of overcoming fear, and how we can improve mental health support. Dr. Perlman also dives into the role of therapists, the history o…
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The majestic and beautiful edifice of the Tiferes Yisrael Shul, also known as the Nisan Bak shul after its founder and leader, stood as the central shul of the Chassidic Old Yishuv of Yerushalayim, from its establishment in 1872, until its ultimate destruction by the Jordanians in 1948. The project was initially spearheaded by Rav Yisrael Friedman …
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Someone whose Talmudic commentary has completely dominated Torah study for four centuries, Rav Shmuel Eliezer Aidel’s (circa 1555-1631), better known as the Maharsha, emerged as a leading rabbinical figure and teacher during the golden age of Polish Jewry in the late 16th & early 17th centuries. Financially supported by his mother in law Aidel for …
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John Spencer Shares ASTOUNDING details on the Israel Gaza War
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2:12:39In this episode of Mislaibeled, we’re joined by John Spencer, a renowned expert in urban warfare and military strategy. John discusses military strategy, the Israel-Gaza conflict, and his experiences in conflict zones. From leadership lessons to the complexities of urban warfare, he offers unique insights on modern warfare, the laws of war, and his…
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Naming Catastrophe: Holocaust, Shoah or Churban (Destruction)
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44:08The Nazi regime under Adolf Hitler carried out the extermination of nearly six million Jews, primarily between the years 1939-1945. How is the horrible tragedy referred to? Over the years various names and terms have been proposed, promoted, used in historiography and public discourse. By the mid 1950’s The Holocaust came to dominate in the English…
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Gabe Plotkin: Mastering Wall Street, The GameStop Saga, & the Road to Owning the Charlotte Hornets
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1:50:58In this episode of Mislaibeled, we sit down with Gabe Plotkin, a visionary investor and NBA team owner. Gabe shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a leader in the investment world. We delve into his Jewish heritage, his path to success, and his resilience during the GameStop saga. 00:00 – Episode Trailer 01:29 – Meet Gabe Plotkin 03…
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With the expulsion from the Iberian Peninsula in the last decade of the 15th century, the Spanish Jewish diaspora spread across the world. Jews from Spain were called Sephardim, and many of them settled in preexisting Jewish communities in North Africa and across the Mediterranean basin, the Middle East & the Balkans, primarily within the borders o…
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Episode 93: Gad Saad Podcast Review, Politics, and Answers to More of Your Juicy Questions
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50:21In this episode of Mislaibeled, we dive into the chaos shaping today’s world, from Piers Morgan and Candace Owens' heated Gaza debate to defining genocide and suffering. We compare Trump vs. Obama, critique public perceptions of Trump and Elon Musk, and question if Tucker Carlson is lagging behind Candace Owens. Plus, we answer fan questions. Don’t…
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Rav Shalom Sharabi & the Beit-El Kabbalist Yeshiva
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43:36In the center of the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem stands the Beit-El Yeshiva. Established nearly three centuries ago, with the lofty goal of exclusively engaging in the study of Jewish mysticism, the institution was and continues to be largely shaped by the legacy of Rav Shalom Sharabi (c.1720-1777). Known as the Rashash, as a young …
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Dr. Gad Saad: Famed Intellect, Evolutionary Psychologist & Author of The Parasitic Mind, Speaks Out
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1:17:59In this thought-provoking episode of Mislaibeled, we sit down with the brilliant Dr. Gad Saad, evolutionary behavioral scientist and bestselling author, to discuss the intersection of science, truth, and societal challenges. 00:00 Intro Montage 01:30 Meet Dr. Gad Saad 03:38 Dr. Gad Saad’s Jewish Background 07:00 The Role of an Evolutionary Behavior…
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