History for the Curious – The Jewish History Podcast
Unlike the secular worldview, Jewish history looks at individuals and at details. And although we have closely followed the general conflict in Israel, we are at arm’s length from the war.
Hearing first-hand some of the challenges that Yona Pinchos Gedalia ben Soroh Chana faced, will thereby give a deeper perspective to what Israel is experiencing.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode
03:04 The Importance of Individuals in Jewish History
06:28 The Jewish View of History
09:20 Lessons from the Story of Esther
12:10 Interview with a Soldier who Fought in Gaza
19:25 Powerful and Evocative Moments in Gaza
22:15 Worrying about Family and Coping with Breaks
27:55 The Role of Faith and Processing the Experience
35:10 Takeaway: Making Sacrifices and Supporting Soldiers