Popular Shows by Rabbi Nachum Meth

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FDR And The Jews, Part 1

Jul 7, 2022

1:12:49

We discuss the Jewish Community's interactions with FDR during his early years, the Great Depression, and the New Deal.

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Darwin & Evolution: A Torah Perspective

Apr 3, 2024

1:09:27

How old is the universe? Does the Torah agree with Darwinian Evolution? Does science contradict the Torah’s Genesis narrative? Although we usually stick to history oil this show, we invite you to a Torah-based discussion about Charles Darwin and Evolution.

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Crash Course In Jewish History - 1

Nov 27, 2024

1:03:51

Jewish history is a story of tragedy and triumph, persecution and perseverance, mankind and miracles. Join us for part one in a five-part series outlining the major events, themes, lessons, and trends of Jewish history.

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Albert Einstein’s Jewish Universe

Mar 15, 2023

1:08:56

Albert Einstein’s wisdom and genius revolutionized the way mankind looks at the universe, and the impact of his discoveries transformed modern society. In this class we discuss the complex relationship between Einstein and his Judaism.

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The Mortara Affair

Feb 22, 2023

1:01:39

In 1858, a six-year-old boy was abducted from his home. Who were the kidnappers? The Catholic Church! The tragic story of Edgardo Mortara is one of the most heinous examples of papal antisemitism in modern times.

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Intro

Jul 4, 2022

8:05

Welcome to the Jewish History Podcast With Rabbi Nachum Meth

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Order No. 11: A Story Of American Antisemitism

Jul 4, 2022

1:01:23

In 1862, General US Grant issued General Order No. 11, banishing Jews from large parts of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi; likely the most antisemitic official decree in the history of the United States Government. How could this have happened? Was Grant an Antisemite? Could something like this happen again?

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Theodore Roosevelt And The Jews

Nov 18, 2024

1:01:48

Theodore Roosevelt was one of the most popular and polarizing presidents, and throughout his life he had many connections with the Jewish community, and in this class we have a fascinating conversation about TR and the Jews.

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7 Broken Windshields And Hidden Miracles: A Passover Message

Apr 30, 2020

11:03

Something very strange was happening in Seattle in April of 1954, and it was turning into an unsolved mystery. Thousands of people began noticing holes and dings inexplicably appearing in their car windshields. The cause might surprise you!

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Cancel Culture

Jul 5, 2022

1:03:36

Taking down statues of historical figures has been one of the most identifiable elements of Cancel Culture. Background, political affiliation, outlook, and a variety of other factors tend to determine people’s feeling on the issue, and very frequently they tend to be strong feelings. In this episode, we take a look at a Torah perspective on Cancel Culture

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Isaac Leeser

Jul 7, 2022

59:12

Isaac Leeser was one of the most impactful Jews in all of American Jewish history, yet he is largely forgotten. In this episode we take a closer look at the life of this mid-Nineteenth Century giant.

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Rashi

Sep 11, 2022

44:56

Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki - Rashi - is the teacher of the Jewish People. His commentary on the Torah is studied by schoolchildren and scholar alike, and his commentary on the Talmud was so widely accepted that no of the other commentators even attempted to replicate it.

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Was Alexander Hamilton Jewish?

Oct 26, 2022

1:00:08

Historians have long noted Alexander Hamilton’s strong Jewish associations, and author Andrew Porwancher's suggests that Hamilton was indeed Jewish. In this episode, we look at some of the evidence and discuss Hamilton's connections with the Jewish community.

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The Dreyfus Affair

Nov 2, 2022

52:17

The Dreyfus Affair was one of the most important events in Modern Jewish History, and its repercussions and reverberations are still with us today. In this class we retell the story of Alfred Dreyfus: how a French army captain was falsely accused of espionage, how antisemitism defined his trial, and how the Jewish and global responses shaped the major world events of the Twentieth Century and beyond. And how does God fit into the story?

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The Spanish Expulsion

Nov 7, 2022

48:48

The Expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492 was one of the darkest chapters in all of Jewish history. In this episode, we look at the background, context, and lessons from this difficult story.

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The Jewish Experience During The Great Depression

Jul 19, 2023

1:04:45

In many ways the Jewish experience during the Great Depression was no different than others, yet in some ways it was entirely unique. How was the Jewish community affected? What are the Depression’s lingering impacts? What lessons can we learn today? In this class, we take a closer look at the Jewish Experience during the Great Depression.

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The Jews Of Colonial America

Aug 9, 2023

55:14

Who were the first Jews to settle America, and why did they come? What was life like for Jews in North America in the 17th and 18th Century? In this class we discuss the history of and and lessons from the Jews of Colonial America.

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Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch

Oct 30, 2023

55:18

Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch was the great leader of German Jewry in the 19th century, and His remarkable leadership and heroism during a turbulent time is both inspiring and relevant for us today. In this class we look at the life and times of Rabbi Hirsch, his biography, his accomplishments, his struggles his values, and his ideals.

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Rabbi Yisroel Salanter And The Mussar Movement

Aug 21, 2023

52:52

On the one had, historically speaking we have very little left from Rabbi Yisroel Salanter. He wrote only a few essays and letters, and just a handful of articles. On the other hand, there is very little in Jewish life both during his lifetime as well as today that has not been significantly influenced by Rabbi Yisroel Salanter. In this episode, we take a look at this remarkable person as well as the movement that he created.

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56. Debunking Warren Buffet’s Inner Scorecard

Jun 7, 2022

11:03

The 1952 Republican National Convention would be a turning point in the career of Congressman Howard Buffet, father of Warren Buffet. It would also be another example for Warren of the “inner scorecard,” a flawed theory on human behavior.

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67. An Unwarranted Investment?

Nov 1, 2023

8:07

How do you say “Hebrew” in Hebrew? It’s an interesting question - and a lesson from what seemed to be a misguided investment in a declining industry highlights a lesson how to pursue value and meaning in a turbulent world.

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Harry Truman And The Jews

May 1, 2023

1:07:30

From local politics to the formation of the State Of Israel, Harry Truman had many significant Jewish relationships. In this class, Rabbi Meth discusses the 33rd president’s fascinating Jewish connections.

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The Six Day War

May 7, 2023

1:08:38

A Miracle In Our Day: The Story & Lessons Of The Six Day WarThe IDF’s miraculous success during the Six Day War baffle historians, and the ramifications of the war still shape Israel today. In this class, Rabbi Meth offers an informative and inspiring discussion about the war.

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The Jews Of The American Revolution

Oct 22, 2023

57:21

What was life like for Jews during the Revolutionary War? What role did they have in the war? In this episode, we discuss the history of and lessons from the Jews of the American Revolution.

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1 Best Story Ever - Intro

Apr 30, 2020

2:36

Welcome To Best Story Ever: Compelling Stories And Life’s Lessons By Rabbi Nachum Meth

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6 Scarcity And Abundance: Living Quarantined

Apr 30, 2020

10:16

In the mid-1970s, Miami introduced a ban on phosphates in laundry detergent. What happened? People started smuggling in detergent with phosphates illegally from counties that had not issued the ban. And they began hoarding them. What happened next will surprise you!

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8 A Lesson From Lance

Apr 30, 2020

10:20

Lance Armstrong was one of the greatest professional cyclists, if not the greatest cyclist, ever. His seven Tour de France victories are the most ever. Sort of. Armstrong’s banned substance use resulted in his wins being voided. One of the most fascinating elements of the Lance Sage were his initial forceful denials of the allegations—a powerful example of the challenges in honesty that to some degree we all face.

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9 How To Save 1.5 Billion Dollars

Apr 30, 2020

8:56

In 1994 Quaker bought Snapple for $1.8 billion. Three years later, Quaker sold Snapple for $300 million; losing $1.5 billion. For those who are wondering, that is a lot of money. What happened?

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46. Sandpipers

Aug 5, 2021

6:53

Sandpipers, Calidris alba, are remarkable little birds. I have had the opportunity to watch them over the last few years while vacationing in North Carolina, and have always been amazed by their eating habits.

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47. Reckless With Rockets

Aug 11, 2021

8:12

An explosion at nuclear missile silo almost triggered an unimaginable catastrophe. What happened?

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52. Bill Buckner

Feb 24, 2022

12:21

52. Bill Buckner by Compelling Stories And Life's Lessons by Rabbi Nachum Meth

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55. Kamel Amin Thaabet

May 17, 2022

8:44

Kamel Amin Thaabet was a wealthy Syrian business living in Argentina who liked to play things fast and loose. He used his wealth to built relationships with powerful and influential people. But he wasn’t who he said he was.

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Angels Soaring

Jul 13, 2022

8:59

Will grows up in the 80s. He is smart, athletic, and plans on going to Yale for college. He has a bright future ahead of him. But then, an injury derails his plans. How should he view his setback? How should all of us look at setbacks?

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Belmont, MO, Cairo, IL, Fort Henry, TN

Jan 31, 2023

11:37

Belmont, MO, Cairo, IL, Fort Henry, TN Two things these cities have in common are (A) virtually no one has ever heard of them and (B) I visited these forlorn places with my family for the kids’ winter break. Now, you might ask: if (A) then why (B)?

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The Scabs

Oct 26, 2023

10:20

During these difficult times, a powerful lesson from an an improbable football team can give us inspiration and focus.

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Jewish Denominationalism

Sep 5, 2022

1:11:23

There are many groups in North American Jewish life: Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, Chasidic, Sephardic, Chabad, Reconstruction, Yeshivish, Modern Orthodox, Open Orthodox, Jews For Jesus? What do all these terms mean? Where did they come from? More importantly, where are the heading?

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The Unsinkable & The Eternal: The History And Lessons Of The Jews And The Titanic

Dec 7, 2022

1:04:30

The Titanic disaster was one of the most devastating tragedies in maritime history, and its legacy has captured the memory of the world. In this class, we look at the history and lessons of the Titanic and its many Jewish connections.

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Abraham Lincoln And The Jews

Jan 31, 2023

1:07:59

Although Lincoln is universally remembered as the martyred hero who saved the Union in its darkest hours, his relations with the Jews are not as well known. In this class we discuss Abraham Lincoln’s many fascinating Jewish connections.

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Rabbi Yisroel Meir Kagan: The Chofetz Chaim

Jul 11, 2023

1:10:37

The Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Yisroel Meir Hakohen Kagan, was the gadol hador - the great leader of his generation. In this class, we take a closer look at the Chofetz Chaim: a biography of his life, and the remarkable legacies he left and that are still with us today.

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Israel Under Attack: A Jewish Response

Oct 16, 2023

40:32

The recent attacks in Israel have left us all shaken. What are we supposed to do? How are we supposed to respond? The truth is, this is hardly the first time the Jewish people have been in crisis. In this class, we look for a Jewish Response to Israel Under Attack.

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Being Jewish In A Non-Jewish World

Dec 25, 2023

54:01

Antisemitism and Assimilation have been the two greatest challenges to Judaism throughout Jewish History. And Christmas is a great way to spark the conversation. In this class we talk about the obstacles to being jewish in a non jewish world. As always, please like and share this podcast, ask a question or leave a comment.

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Crash Course In Jewish History - 3

Dec 9, 2024

56:40

Jewish history is a story of tragedy and triumph, persecution and perseverance, mankind and miracles. Join us for part three in a five-part series outlining the major events, themes, lessons, and trends of Jewish history.

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FDR’s Responses To The Holocaust

Oct 30, 2025

1:05:35

Could America have done more to save Europe’s Jews? How did Franklin D. Roosevelt and his administration respond to the unfolding tragedy of the Holocaust? In this episode, We delve into FDR’s policies, public sentiment, and the complex political landscape that shaped the U.S. response to the Holocaust. We also examine the key decisions and missed opportunities during history’s darkest chapter.

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2 What is happiness?

Apr 30, 2020

12:56

If I gave you choice: you can earn one million dollars a year to push a crank that is connected to nothing or you can become a social worker with bad pay, an annoying boss, not enough resources, but you get to help others—what would you choose?

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3 Past Performance Doesn’t Guarantee Future Results

Apr 30, 2020

8:44

Mr. A served in army for six years, was a wounded war veteran, served in Congress, the Senate, became part of the Cabinet, and married daughter of a president. He is a real American patriot, right?

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4 Grant And Growth

Apr 30, 2020

7:32

Ulysses Grant’s middle name wasn’t a name. It was just a letter. S. The story behind the story of how he mistakenly got that middle name/initial/letter offers a remarkable lesson in growth.

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5 Lessons From The Worst President Ever

Apr 30, 2020

9:28

5 Lessons From The Worst President Ever “Worst. President. Ever.” by Robert Strauss is a fantastic book I recently read about our 15th president, James Buchanan, who—as the title points out—is often considered the worst president ever. But are we being a bit too harsh?

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10 How The Patriots Won The Super Bowl And Blockbuster Went Bankrupt

Apr 30, 2020

9:17

Why did Blockbuster go out of business? I know what you are probably thinking, but I don’t think it is the answer. The deeper reason is a lesson that the New England Patriots utilized to win Super Bowl 53.

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11 Jewish Karma?

May 6, 2020

10:04

An autograph that a football star sent to a young fan turns out to be one of the most important signatures of his own life. An insight from the "Wisest Of Men." Together, these messages highlight how loving others and caring for others is the best thing we can do for ourselves. Inspired by a touching presentation from NFL Films.

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12 Doctor's Orders

May 13, 2020

10:33

Researchers investigated what would happen when a doctor called in an order for nurses to administer a prescription to a patient in their care. Their response demonstrates a fundamental pitfall in human psychology.

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13. Chicago On The Rise

May 20, 2020

11:49

Chicago was one of the fastest growing cities in the mid-1800’s. But with that rapid growth came a major challenge. One engineer had a plan to solve the city’s problem—a plan that would change Chicago from its very foundation.

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14. The Pistachio: A Brief History

May 27, 2020

9:27

I’ll bet you don’t know all that much about the history of pistachio farming in the United States. But I’ll also bet that once you learn about it, you will never forget it.

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15. The Forgotten Presidency Of John Tyler

Jun 3, 2020

9:33

John Tyler is a classic anonymous American President that has been long forgotten by history. Aside from the obscure history buff, does anyone really remember his presidency? He lived in a time that was so long ago—or was it?

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16. You Never Heard Of Barry Marshall. He Changed The World

Jun 11, 2020

8:28

Dr. Barry Marshall was a middle-of-the-pack doctor at a middle-of-the-pack hospital in Australia. Yet, in the early 1980s, this average doctor’s idea would completely overturn conventional medical thinking and change the world.

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17. Root, Root, Root For The Home Team

Jun 17, 2020

8:02

We love our teams, and, not surprisingly, we spend an incredible amount of time, resources, and money rooting for our favorite teams. But why do we root for the teams that we do?

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18. Questionable Cure

Jun 25, 2020

7:28

Breast cancer is a devastating illness that touches countless lives. Thankfully, there are several effective treatment options that are available. However, the story of the development of one therapy is a cautionary tale for us all.

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19. The Miracle Of The American Revolution

Jul 2, 2020

8:56

19. The Miracle Of The American Revolution by Compelling Stories And Life's Lessons by Rabbi Nachum Meth

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20. Marginal Gains

Jul 9, 2020

10:54

Want to win the Tour de France? You will need to think big, have big plans, have big goals—right? Sometimes, what we actually need is to think small. One coach’s brilliant small approach to success at Le Tour is a valuable insight that reaches far beyond cycling.

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21. What John Adams Didn't Do

Jul 15, 2020

8:48

What do you know about John Adams? You probably know that he was the second president of the United States. But do you recall anything that he did while he was president? Most Americans probably can’t, and that—strangely— was Adams’s great accomplishment.

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22. Horse Sense

Jul 23, 2020

11:55

In the 1890s, Wilhelm Von Osten discovered that his horse was brilliant. A lesson from his horse’s wisdom could have prevented one of the greatest tragedies in Jewish history, and can teach us how to improve our most important relationships.

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23. They Don't Make Light Bulbs Like They Used To

Jul 29, 2020

8:43

Take a moment and visit www.centennialbulb.org There you will find a live video of a dimly lit light bulb. In the background, you’ll probably see a firetruck and a few people walking past while pointing up at the bulb. And if you look carefully, you will also discover the reason why you aren’t achieving your goals.

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24. Why Didn't The Russians Send Man To The Moon?

Aug 5, 2020

6:17

The Russians were first to launch a satellite into orbit. The first to send an animal into orbit. The first to send man into orbit. Yet, they never got man to the moon. Why not?

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25. Alone At 10,000 Feet

Aug 19, 2020

7:21

A nightmarish situation unfolds mid-flight on a small twin-engine plane with Doug White’s wife and children in the back of the plane. His response is a lesson in how to build trust.

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26. Bad Dog

Aug 27, 2020

9:42

My dog Tebow is well behaved. Except that he occasionally eats food from off our counters when no one is looking. How do we deal with his bad behavior? With the same approach that a hospital in San Fransisco recently implemented that is now saving lives.

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27. Höger Day Was No Routine Day In Sweden

Sep 3, 2020

10:11

Imagine if I told you that, from now on, traffic will no longer flow on the right side of the road, rather it will flow on the left. We would all get disoriented and probably all die in head-on collisions, right? As they say in Sweden, “det är inte så enkelt.”

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28. The Regrettable 1958 Green Bay Packers

Sep 10, 2020

9:34

The Green Bay Packers are an iconic football franchise. However, their 1958 season was their worst season ever. The next season they hired the legendary head coach Vince Lombardi who transformed them into champions. How did he achieve such a remarkable turnaround?

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29. Half Breeds And Stalwarts

Sep 24, 2020

10:47

The 1880 Republican National Convention was coming apart at the seems as a bitter division threatened to split the party in half. The compromise ticket of James Garfield for president and Chester Arthur for vice president kept the party together and profoundly changed the country—and Chester Arthur.

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30. A Frank Evaluation

Oct 14, 2020

8:13

Frank had a stable childhood. Frank had great parents. Frank went to a top college. Frank became an accomplished attorney. Frank went on to become a congressman and then a senator. Is Frank a successful person?

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31. Appreciating The Formation Of The State Of Israel

Oct 21, 2020

11:00

In early 1948, Harry Truman was conflicted about supporting a future Jewish state. Although he was sympathetic towards the plight of European Jews, pressure from his cabinet leadership was pushing him to oppose its creation. What motivated Truman to ultimately appreciate the need for a Jewish state?

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32. The Shopping Cart

Oct 28, 2020

10:44

They are all around us. We use them all the time. They are handy devices that, barring the occasional jammed or squeaky wheel, we don’t think about much. Where did shopping carts come from? The story of their rise in popularity highlights a defining element of our very humanity.

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33. Anchors Aweigh

Nov 5, 2020

11:11

When making decisions about ambiguous situations, we hunt for clues; pieces of information that can help us formulate answers. Psychologists refer to these clues as anchors. An at-home experiment as well as a tragic story show that sometimes anchors do not work.

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34. E Pluribus Unum

Nov 11, 2020

9:21

“Out of many, one” is the motto of the United States. But what if the country is splintered? What if the political divide is toxic? How can the country survive? A lesson from history and an insight from the Talmud gives hope.

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35. Rapid Revolutionary Redemption

Dec 17, 2020

6:10

By mid-summer of 1781, things looked pretty bad for General Washington’s army. Outmanned, outgunned, and without any real plan for victory, they were desperately close to destruction by the British.You know that the story ends well for Washington; but how did it happen?

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36. Ups And Downs

Dec 22, 2020

9:43

Mr. A lived a life of failure, personal tragedy and sorrow. Mr. B lived a life of success, personal victories, and happiness. Their lives go in very different directions. You know who they are; can you guess their identity? Here is a hint: it's a trick question.

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37. John Quincy Adams’s Greatest Accomplishment

Jan 5, 2021

10:12

37. John Quincy Adams’s Greatest Accomplishment John Quincy Adams was one of the most brilliant people to ever serve as president. He was also one of the most qualified. Yet, he would be the first to tell you that his presidency was a complete failure. But the story doesn’t end there.

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38. Don’t Take Success For Granted

Jan 26, 2021

11:04

A young man moved to the San Fransisco Bay area in the 1850s looking to get rich quick. It’s the gold rush, it’s a boomtown; what could go wrong? A lesson from one man’s failures becomes an insight for success.

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39. The Bonus Army: It’s Not About What You Say

Feb 2, 2021

12:07

In 1924, Congress passed the World War Compensation Act—a payment to soldiers who fought in the first World War. But then came the Great Depression and everything changed. An insight from the Torah explains one man’s success and another’s failure, and is a critical lesson for solving friction in our relationships.

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40. Just Keep Swimming

Feb 17, 2021

8:21

Catalina Island is a beautiful island of of the coast of California, and in 1952 a young athlete attempted to swim its 26-mile channel. The story of her dramatic swim is an inspiring lesson in determination, perseverance, and personal growth.

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41. Wilmer McLean’s Houses

Mar 2, 2021

8:31

Wilmer McLean was a simple grocer living a quiet life in a quaint home in Manassas, VA. When his neighborhood took a turn for the worse and his house was vandalized, he decided to move farther south and bought a different quaint home. What happened next was no coincidence.

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42. Two Mountaintops In Israel

Mar 7, 2021

6:20

In commemoration of the second Yahrzeit of my dad, Dr. Sheldon Meth. Two seemingly random events on two seemingly random mountaintops separated by a few miles and a few millennia dramatically changed the course of history.

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43. Self-Sacrifice

Apr 8, 2021

9:22

Major General John Sedgwick was loyal and dedicated to his soldiers and country. So when he saw a gap in his artillery lines at the Battle of Spotsylvania, he bravely charged to the front to reposition his division. It was a terrible mistake.

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44. Dignity And Self Respect

Apr 28, 2021

10:11

Andy showed up drunk to an important event. Jim got into a fight with a friend and threatened to stab him. Lynn was vulgar in his actions and speech. We’ve all encountered inappropriate people who have poor conduct. But their behavior is not their biggest failure.

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45. A Critical Look At Ben Franklin

May 25, 2021

9:17

Although Benjamin Franklin was one of then most accomplished Americans ever, he was estranged from his son William. The source of their rift is highlighted by a lesson the Torah teaches us about relationships.

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A Time To Grow

Aug 24, 2021

4:58

A Time To Grow by Compelling Stories And Life's Lessons by Rabbi Nachum Meth

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48. What Was The War Of 1812 About?

Nov 16, 2021

9:31

The War Of 1812, like all wars, was costly: more than 2,00 soldiers were killed and thousands more were injured. Washington, DC, was burnt to the ground. And I believe that most people today don’t even know why the war was fought.

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49. Thanksgiving

Nov 23, 2021

7:04

In 1985, Mexico City was rocked by a devastating earthquake, leaving much of the city in ruins. The story of how an unlikely country from around the globe joined in the relief effort teaches us a powerful lesson in gratitude.

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50. The Unbelievable Doctor

Jan 4, 2022

6:16

William Rockefeller, born in the early 1800s, was a remarkable doctor - traveling across the midwest from town to town offering his medical services. The results of pills, potions, and remedies were unbelievable.

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51. Einstein’s Mistake

Jan 19, 2022

8:41

It is hard to overstate how brilliant Albert Einstein was. In 1905—within a span of just a few months—he produced four paper: each one of them on its own revolutionized the way scientists understood the universe. But his genius was not without flaw.

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53. The Hero You Never Heard Of

Mar 8, 2022

7:03

Elizabeth Everest was a simple woman, virtually anonymous in history. She never achieved any fame. She never had much money. She wasn’t a particularly accomplished person. She never married and didn’t have a family. However, if not for her, your life would probably not be the same; in fact the entire free world today would likely be a totally different place.

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54. Ararat: A Failed Plan For Persecuted Jews

Apr 26, 2022

8:52

Mordechai Noah was one of the first influential Jews in the United States, and in 1825 he decided to save all of the persecuted Jews around the world. He called it Ararat, and it was located right near Niagara Falls, and the story teaches us all about planning.

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58. The Gimli Glider

Aug 30, 2022

11:48

58. The Gimli Glider by Compelling Stories And Life's Lessons by Rabbi Nachum Meth

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59. Finding The Unabomber

Sep 6, 2022

9:55

Between 1978 and 1995, a series of 16 bombs were delivered throughout the country, killing 3 and injuring 23. The bombings were connected, but authorities could not even come close to identifying the bomber.

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60. Cockpits And Conflicts

Oct 25, 2022

10:04

Although many warnings sirens were going off in the cockpit, the pilot did not believe that they were in an emergency; the statistical probability that all of those things were going wrong at the same time was impossible. But he was wrong.

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61. Richer Than Rockefeller

Nov 1, 2022

7:54

It is hard to comprehend John D Rockefeller’s wealth. Calculated for inflation, his peak net worth was $423 billion in today’s dollars or more than 3 percent of the United States’s GDP. But, as Paul McCartney has pointed out, there are things that money just can’t buy.

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62. Becoming Great

Nov 15, 2022

8:47

We all want to be successful; we all want to be great. But how do we get there? A story from the meteoric rise of Wayne Gretzky - The Great One - teaches us what it takes.

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63. Slavery

Nov 22, 2022

11:09

My studies of American history lead me to believe that there was, very broadly speaking, a subtle shift in slaveholders’ attitudes between the generation of the Founding Fathers and the generation that followed them. The cause of that shift is profoundly relevant to us all.

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Santa Anna's Leg

Feb 27, 2023

8:17

Antonio López de Santa Anna, of Alamo infamy, ruled Mexico at least 12 different times during the mid 19th Century. Famously, his prosthetic leg was captured by the US Army during the Mexican-American War. And you might not believe how he lost that leg in the first place.

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68. The Key Bridge Collapse

Apr 8, 2024

16:11

The Key Bridge collapse was tragic, and being originally from Maryland it hit close to home. The loss of life and the impact the collapse has on Baltimore leave us with so many questions: How did this happen? What went wrong? Who was responsible? However, when it comes to the bridge disaster, I think most of us are asking the wrong question.

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FDR And The Jews Part 2

Jul 12, 2022

1:09:21

We take a look at FDR's initial responses to Hitler's rise, the US's pre-war immigration policies, and the Jewish refugee crisis.

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FDR And The Jews Part 3

Aug 17, 2022

1:05:09

The most sensitive and controversial topic in Jewish American history is FDR’s response to German atrocities. This episode looks at the period from Kristallnacht through the summer of 1941

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