• History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast

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History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast

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  • History for the Curious The most talked-about Jewish History Podcast History for the Curious features the dynamic historian and famous tour guide & lecturer: Rabbi Aubrey Hersh, live from the JLE in London, hosted by myself: Mena Reisner Join us as we cross continents, sail through the centuries, tracing lives, uncovering events and following epic journeys, to reveal the untold stories, the scandals, and the mysteries, that have impacted our history and shaped us into who we are today. Encounter leaders, visionaries, spies, heroes & traitors and unpack 2,000 years of Jewish heritage. Go back to the story of Jews in the Temple of Jerusalem. Confront the dilemmas of the Holocaust. Visit Paris, Prague, Vilna, London, Venice, New York & the Cairo Geniza. Meet The Russian Czar, Ramchal, Maharal, Maimonides, Churchill, Shabbetai Zvi and the Hapsburgs.
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Episodes
  • The Rothschilds II - Mayer Amschel: Founder of a Dynasty

    The Rothschilds II - Mayer Amschel: Founder of a Dynasty
    Nov 19 2024
    Denmark’s bankruptcy gave Rothschild the opportunity he had been pursuing for 30 years, leaving a wake of furious Christian bankers behind him. A branch opens in London and the founder now changes to Family Rothschild, but Judaism remains uppermost. Napoleon’s invasion forces the Rothschilds underground and secrecy, diplomacy and speed become the bywords of the dynasty. Trip Details: Join us in exploring Jewish history across Austria, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia with Rabbis Aubrey Hersh and Akiva Tatz. Limited spots available—contact Giana at giana.elav@gmail.com for details.

    Chapters

    00:00 The Rise of the Rothschild Dynasty

    02:50 The Rothschild Family Structure and Dynamics

    08:56 Challenges and Triumphs in the Ghetto

    11:47 The Impact of War on Rothschild's Wealth

    15:07 The Role of Secrecy in Rothschild's Success

    18:00 The Legacy of Charity and Community

    20:54 Political Maneuvering and Emancipation

    24:11 The Rothschilds and the Napoleonic Wars

    26:59 The Transformation into International Bankers

    33:04 The Enduring Legacy of the Rothschild Family
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    48 mins
  • The Rothschilds - Mayer Amschel: The Improbable Millionaire

    The Rothschilds - Mayer Amschel: The Improbable Millionaire
    Nov 12 2024

    The very name conjures up images of immense wealth, of banks and private government deals. It is accompanied by numerous conspiracy theories and unlikely legends. But the beginnings of the dynasty occurred in the overcrowded and isolated confines of the uninhabitable ghetto of Frankfurt.

    He rose to become the wealthiest Jew in Germany whilst remaining a Jew enclosed in a ghetto. It is a story that has never really been told. One that saw fortunes being lost and gained and that occured in the most unlikely of historical circumstances.

    Summary

    This conversation explores the life and legacy of Mayer Amschel Rothschild, detailing his unlikely rise to wealth as a Jew in 18th century Frankfurt. It delves into the socio-economic conditions of the time, the anti-Semitic environment, and the significant events that shaped his fortune, including the French Revolution. The discussion highlights Rothschild's early ventures, his connections with influential figures, and the business landscape of Frankfurt, ultimately leading to the establishment of the Rothschild banking dynasty.

    Takeaways

    The Rothschild name has become synonymous with immense wealth, yet Rothschild's rise to wealth could not have been foreseen .

    Life in the Judengasse was harsh and restrictive for Jews for many centuries.

    Frankfurt was a significant business hub in the 18th century.

    Rothschild's early ventures included trading coins and banking.

    His connections with royalty were crucial to his success.

    The French Revolution created opportunities for Rothschild.

    Within a decade afterwards, Rothschild and his sons became millionaires.

    Chapters

    04:20 Conspiracy theories

    07:57 Life in Frankfurt's Judengasse

    15:09 The Business Landscape of 18th Century Frankfurt

    26:09 Rothschild's Early Ventures and Connections

    29:30 Crown Prince William of Cassel-Hesse

    37:58 The Impact of the French Revolution
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    50 mins
  • Why History?

    Why History?
    Nov 2 2024

    The question behind all our podcasts? What can we learn? How does it change us.

    Our matched funds campaign is now live. If you enjoy History for the Curious, Please sponsor our continued podcasts:

    www.charityextra.com/jle/podcast

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    1 min

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