Funny, They Don’t Look Jewish: Jewish Pirates, Sailors, and Navigators of the Mediterranean
Seafaring and piracy are not the first associations that come to mind when we think of the Jews. In this episode, we will travel the Great Sea – the Mediterranean – in search of Jews who had salt water in their blood. We will sail from ancient Israel to the Middle Ages – and even revisit the question often asked – Columbus? Funny, he does not look Jewish! Links for Additional Reading The Great Sea, David Abulafia – a Book Review (The Guardian, May 1, 2012)Jewish Pirates of the Mediterranean, Yaakov Landman (Kankan, April 3, 2020)Columbus and the Jews, Jonathan Sarna (Commentary, November 1992)Fado with Lior Hochberg – A Spotify Playlist mentioned in Something for the RoadFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!Find more at j2adventures.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Indiana Jones and the Buried City: Digging Tel Maresha & Beit Guvrin
Who doesn’t love an Indiana Jones flick? The excitement of the search for treasure, the trepidation before the unknown, and encounter with long-buried stories. At Tel Maresha and Beit Guvrin – UNESCO World Heritage Sites – we will uncover the underground city and its caves, tunnels, and chambers – and share the stories of the archeological excavations and the Dig for a Day program. Join us for an adventure above and below ground… and bring your fedora. And this time – we will host a special guest – Dr. Ian Stern of the Israel Antiquities Authority and Haifa University – the archeologist responsible for the excavation and one of the founders of the Dig for a Day program. Links for Additional ReadingA Dig Full of Holes, Sara Jo Ben Zvi (Segula – The Jewish History Magazine, September 2023) Beit Guvrin National Park Israel Nature and Parks Authority Israel Museum Receives Stone 'Letter,’ Etgar Lefkovits (The Jerusalem Post, May 7, 2007)Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!Find more at j2adventures.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Do You Want To Know A Secret? Belmonte, Portugal And The Legacy Of Its ‘Secret’ Jews
High in the Portuguese mountains lies the small, inconspicuous village of Belmonte. At first glance, Belmonte possesses the local charm of many of the villages of the Senhora da Esperança range. However, the village possesses a secret dating back nearly half a millennia – a Jewish community that went underground during the Spanish and Portuguese expulsions and inquisitions – and held onto their Jewish core for centuries. Discover Belmonte and this little-known story of steadfast Jewish resistance. Links for Additional ReadingPortugal, Echoes of a Jewish PastBelmonte: A Reporter Revisits An Anusim CommunityThe Converso HistoryFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!Find more at j2adventures.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Start-Up Laundry: The Ayalon Institute and the Kibbutz Laundry Room that Created the State of Israel
Israel has become known internationally as the ‘start-up nation’ – one of the most successful international hi-tech hubs. The Ayalon Institute – just outside of Rehovot – may have possessed the world’s only start-up laundry – an underground factory designed to produce the crucial bullets needed by the pre-state and early Israel to fight the 1948 War of Independence. How do you keep such an operation a secret? How did the Ayalon Institute reflect something about the ethos of pre-state Israel? And does some of that same ethos survive today? Links for Additional ReadingThe Ayalon Institute: The Secret Facility Hidden Under a Kibbutz LaundryWhy Did American Jews Smuggle Guns Into Palestine?Israel’s Defense Industries: From Clandestine Workshops to Global GiantsFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!Find more at j2adventures.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From Noach’s First Vine to Israel’s Finest Wines: A Sip Through Jewish History
Wine in Judaism isn’t just a drink—it’s a ritual, a symbol, and a story poured into every glass. From the vineyards of ancient Israel to today’s award-winning boutique wineries, wine has played a sacred and celebratory role in Jewish life for millennia. But how did Israel go from kiddush wine to world-class vintages? And what makes Israeli wine so special? Grab a glass as we explore the past, present, and future of Jewish wine culture. L'Chaim.Additional reading:https://www.jpost.com/jewish-world/judaism/the-value-of-winehttps://www.sefaria.org.il/sheets/601017?lang=bihttps://www.timeout.com/israel/things-to-do/the-israeli-wine-listhttps://www.ice.edu/blog/wines-of-israelFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!Find more at j2adventures.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Over Wandering Jews: A Travel Podcast That Entertains & Informs
Welcome to Wandering Jews, our J2 adventures. podcast!Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Jewish experiential travel as we traverse the globe.Whether it’s the ancient streets of Jerusalem or the historic charm of Toledo, each episode offers a fresh perspective and a deeper connection to the Jewish story.See more at j2adventures.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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