Teller From Jerusalem
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 135 ratingsThe weekly podcast of ever popular author, lecturer, film producer and historian, the inimitable Rabbi Hanoch Teller, takes an intelligent and thought-provoking look at the early struggle to establish the State of Israel. Through analysis of key events of the past, insight is acquired on the present.
Every fourth week is devoted to the fundamentals to becoming a morally sensitive, dignified individual; enhancing personal character has never been so uplifting. Teller From Jerusalem is ear candy for those who seek instruction and self-improvement.
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TFJ Season 4 Episode 3 The Transformational IDF – An Interview with Rabbi Steven Weil (CEO of the FIDF)
April 03, 2024 12:00 - 23 minutes - 20.5 MBOne’s first association of the IDF is that of a mighty army that secures Israel’s borders and simultaneously prevents an Iranian hegemonic caliphate in the Middle East. But the IDF is very much also the platform and the wherewithal to enable Israelis – of every background – to live the Israeli dream. The IDF presents an incredible educational opportunity for those who have been deprived of a high school education, or received weak schooling. The first priority for the scholarships are f...
TFJ Season 4 Episode 2 Casualty Ambassadors
March 20, 2024 12:00 - 27 minutes - 22.8 MBThe casualty ambassadors of the IDF, like of any army, have the difficult job of informing of the passing of a loved one. Rabbi Steven Weil CEO of Friends of the IDF explains what is entailed in the role of these ambassadors and the caution they employ to make the hardest news a softer blow. Rabbi Weil also reveals what the IDF is doing to weed out potential victims of PTSD. Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don’t forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know that th...
TFJ Season 4 Episode 1 Iran’s Greatest Asset as Explained by Rabbi Steven Weil
March 06, 2024 13:00 - 27 minutes - 23 MBThe IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) has spread its tentacles all over the earth. Their greatest resource is the Hezbollah in Lebanon who probably possess 2000 precision guided missiles. These missiles have the capability of taking out Israel’s most valuable assets within 14 inches of accuracy. Because of the existential threat that Hezbollah poses, when Israel called up its reservists after the October 7th attack, two thirds of them were sent to the North where 100,000 civilians h...
TFJ Season 2 Episode 39 The Life Worth Imitating: Rabbi Yehuda Kelemer (II)
January 24, 2024 13:00 - 23 minutes - 23.5 MBFrom the time Rabbi Kelemer assumed his post as Rabbi of the Young Israel of West Hempstead, NY the congregants (and soon many, many others) understood that their Rabbi was totally devoted to assisting them, with never a consideration for his own personal comfort or prestige. His expertise in halacha was marshaled to assist those who grappled with dilemmas but wished to remain allegiant to Jewish law. Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don’t forget to subscribe, like and share! Let al...
TFJ Season 2 Episode 38 The threats Israel faces from the Shia World with Rabbi Steven Weil
January 10, 2024 13:00 - 25 minutes - 22.1 MBAs Israel valiantly fights an existential battle against Hamas in Gaza, it is painfully aware that Hamas is but one of Iran’s Shia proxies looking to spread the Islamic revolution. Rabbi Steven Weil, CEO of Friends of the IDF and former pulpit rabbi and the director of the Orthodox Union, joins Teller From Jerusalem to share his wisdom and insight regarding the frightening threats Israel must cope with and be prepared for. Although the Shia are the minority in the Islamic world, they pack ...
TFJ Season 2 Episode 37 In a Lopsided Situation, Israel Still had its Advantages
December 27, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBIsrael had a cadre of talented leaders. Israel also enjoyed the support of world Jewry resulting in sorely needed funds and volunteers that formed the beginning of the Israeli Air Force. The least likely of allies was the Soviet Union, which was and would return to being fiercely anti-Zionist, but at this critical period backed Israel and allowed its satellite Czechoslovakia to supply Israel with arms. King Abdul of Jordan, pragmatically realized that Israel was here to stay and would have...
TFJ Season 2 Episode 36 The Dynamic Arab Leader, Abdel Kader al-Husseini, Was Eliminated Early in the War of Independence; His Family’s Commitment to Terror Lives On
December 13, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18 MBDespite the embargo on armaments to Israel, the Israelis figured out daring ways to smuggle in weapons. The arrival of these munitions enabled the Hagana to attempt to break the stranglehold on Jerusalem. The all important site overlooking the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway was Kastel and the Arabs under the command of their most dynamic leader, Abdel Kader al-Husseini, drove the Jews out. But not before a Hagana gunner eliminated Husseini, seriously crippling Arab leadership. Abdel Kader al-H...
TFJ Season 2 Episode 35 Tribute to Rabbi Yehuda Kelemer (A)
November 29, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBThe Young Israel of West Hempstead burgeoned to a community of 750 families under the dynamic leadership of Rabbi Yehuda Kelemer of blessed memory. Referred to as the “Rabbi’s Rabbi,” this title does no justice to the overwhelming impact that he had upon anyone he encountered. It wasn’t charisma, and it certainly wasn’t hip coolness; it was the rarest blend of mastery of every facet of Torah, exquisite sensitivity, and how a God-fearing individual must consistently conduct themselves. Anyo...
TFJ Season 2 Episode 34 A Nation United in Volunteerism
November 16, 2023 03:24 - 28 minutes - 27.4 MBAs we noted in our previous episode, a spirit of volunteerism and unity has swept Israel. Everyone seems to be joining the war effort in their own modest way, and the result is enterprising ingenuity marshalled in a scope that is hard to comprehend and beautiful to behold. The murderous and barbaric Hamas attack exacted a very heavy price, but in its aftermath the people of Israel have united and put aside their long-standing differences. There are those from around the world – even cowboys ...
TFJ Season 2 Episode 33 Groundswell of Kindness and Unity
November 01, 2023 14:07 - 24 minutes - 23.2 MBConsequential to the Hammas barbaric attack on October 7, 2023, the residents of Israel have locked arms in a sincere display of unity and determination to support each fellow countryman. The amazing acts of generosity, altruism, volunteerism and philanthropy are unprecedented on the world stage. Differences that had ripped the country apart prior to the Hammas attack, are nearly forgotten, as Israelis have soberly realized that they face an existential threat and everyone must join in this ...
TFJ Season 2 Episode 32: The Gaza War, Thoughts and Observations
October 18, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 27.2 MBTeller From Jerusalem has culled the trenchant interviews and clips to provide a perspective and understanding of what has transpired since the outbreak of the Hamas terrorist incursion. The news is appalling, but the reaction of Israel and of Israel’s friends is heartening and emboldening. Listen to the acts of kindness, unity, and generosity that have enveloped a country on the brink of a serious escalation of the war. This episode captures the determination and the love of the people of I...
TFJ Season 2 Episode 31 How to Avoid Humiliating Others (II)
August 02, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBOur second installment on how to avoid shaming others takes note that the desire to humiliate adversaries is particularly common in politics. Just because someone is competing with you for the same seat, gives no right to violate privacy and humiliate. Many other key rules are discussed and the children’s ditty, “Sticks and Stones may Break my Bones, but Words will Never Hurt me” is dismissed as incorrect. Lastly, caution is issued over the damage that can be so readily and devastatingly ach...
TFJ Season 2 Episode 30 On the Wings of Eagles - The Secret Evacuation of Yemenite Jewry
July 19, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 24.5 MBIsrael’s Law of Return was designed to solve the problem of persecuted Jews who had nowhere to flee, for no country would allow them entry. They would all be welcomed in Israel. Israel did not just open her doors, but actively took part in dangerous rescue missions to bring entire populations to Israel where they could be resettled in safety. One of the most famous missions was Operation Magic Carpet which, in the span of one year, clandestinely airlifted nearly 50,000 Jews from Yemen, where...
TFJ Season 2 Episode 29 How was Israel to defend herself against five attacking Arab countries?
July 05, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.8 MBThe British Mandatory government enforced a ban not only on Jews entering the country, but also on Jews acquiring weapons or manufacturing arms under the penalty of death. Where was Israel to acquire weapons to defend herself? There were risky efforts to smuggle in weaponry and clandestine production in Israel. But the production that was done locally was neither the volume nor the dimension that Israel required. But Jewish innovation which was the hallmark of the War of Independence met ...
TFJ Season 2 Episode 28 From the Partition Plan to the Inevitable War to Establish a Jewish State on its Ancestral Land
June 21, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 19.2 MBThe Partition Plan of November 1947 has a glaring error insofar as that it never occurred; and there never was a partition between a Jewish and an Arab country. The significance of the Partition Plan was that it delineated a point from which both sides could begin their struggle. For the Zionists it was never more than a starting point as no one believed that it was the ending point for the map according to the Partition Plan was unrealistic and absurd. From the Arab position the Partition P...
TFJ Season 2 Episode 27 Humiliating Others (1)
June 07, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 14.9 MBTeller From Jerusalem was horrified when a Google search for “public humiliation” rendered clips and even websites devoted to shaming others. The actual evil of public shaming has scant representation – even in an age where social media has made the humiliation of others instantaneous and ubiquitous. The first of our installments on this subject will focus upon how to avoid shaming others. In our discussion regarding revealing the former criminal behavior of someone who is now leading an et...
TFJ Season 2 Episode 26 The Miraculous Vote that Brought the State of Israel into Being
May 24, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 17.2 MBThe UN was about to vote on partition and surprisingly the Soviet Union supported it as did the US (The United States means President Truman, the State Department was opposed). The world was shocked by the sudden Soviet support of the partition plan affording a home for the Jews, for this contravened all of Stalin policy heretofore. Although Israel was not yet ready to defend itself militarily against its Arab enemies, the constellation of countries willing to support the partition vote woul...
TFJ Season 2 Episode 25 Second Reflections on the Balfour Declaration with Ambassador Daniel Taub
May 10, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 18.6 MBTFJ is very proud to welcome Ambassador Daniel Taub who served as Israel’s ambassador to the UK from 2011 – 2015. An academic scholar (attending both Oxford and Harvard Universities) playwright extraordinaire, and blessed with an outstanding sense of humor which has made him beloved and adored in all of his postings. Ambassador Taub marshals his encyclopedic knowledge and treasure trove of anecdotes to enlighten and edify regarding one of the most seminal events in the ultimate establishment...
TJF Season 2 Episode 25 Second Reflections on the Balfour Declaration with Ambassador Daniel Taub
May 10, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 18.6 MBTFJ is very proud to welcome Ambassador Daniel Taub who served as Israel’s ambassador to the UK from 2011 – 2015. An academic scholar (attending both Oxford and Harvard Universities) playwright extraordinaire, and blessed with an outstanding sense of humor which has made him beloved and adored in all of his postings. Ambassador Taub marshals his encyclopedic knowledge and treasure trove of anecdotes to enlighten and edify regarding one of the most seminal events in the ultimate establishment...
TJF Season 2 Episode 24 The Sinking of the Patria
March 29, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 23.7 MBEven after the conclusion of WWII Zionist fulfillment faced enormous hurdles. They British had every intention of maintaining the same blockade of Jews to Palestine which they enforced during the war denying the Jews haven that would have saved their lives. Jewish lives was simply not as important as antagonizing the Arab world and threatening the importation of oil to Britain. And if illegal immigrants managed to sneak in, the British would capture and deport them. The Patria was cramme...
TFJ Season 2 Episode 24 The Sinking of the Patria
March 29, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 23.7 MBEven after the conclusion of WWII Zionist fulfillment faced enormous hurdles. They British had every intention of maintaining the same blockade of Jews to Palestine which they enforced during the war denying the Jews haven that would have saved their lives. Jewish lives was simply not as important as antagonizing the Arab world and threatening the importation of oil to Britain. And if illegal immigrants managed to sneak in, the British would capture and deport them. The Patria was cramme...
TFJ Season 2 Episode 23 Consideration
March 15, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 18 MBA considerate individual thinks about the needs of others and recognizes that they are greater than your own needs or conveniences. Primarily, it means not living with a “me-first” approach. On this episode we shall explore consideration regarding driving, being punctual and not wasting other people’s time. We will also discuss the rabbinic concept of “say a little, but do a lot” and not raising other people’s expectations, only to disappoint them in the end. Good manners also govern how ...
TFJ Season 2 Episode 22 The Refugee Problem Consequential of Israel’s War of Independence
March 01, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 22.3 MBIsrael’s War of Independence resulted in three distinct refugee problems: 70,000 Israelis that were displaced from their homes and villages because of the war, 700,000 Arabs that fled Israel because of the war, and over 800,000 Jewish refugees from Arab lands that had to flee for their lives. Teller From Jerusalem filters between the truth and the propaganda concerning the misery and suffering of those disposed. It is very telling how Israel and her neighbors reacted to the refugees of their...
Foreign Volunteers, The Battle for Lod and the Displacement of Non-Combatants
February 15, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBTFJ Season 2 Episode 21 Foreign Volunteers, The Battle for Lod and the Displacement of Non-Combatants Foreign volunteers were critical to Israel’s victory in the War of Independence. Israel’s fledgling air force was made up of Jewish English speaking pilots, veterans of WWII. It became clear that the only way that Israel could persevere through the difficult beginning of the War of Independence would be if she would seize the initiative and Plan Danny was launched. Part of this operation ...
The Arab Revolt, The White Paper and the Évian Conference
February 01, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBTFJ Season 2 Episode 20 The Arab Revolt, The White Paper and the Évian Conference With the rise of Jewish immigration to Palestine in the 1930s the Arabs lodged their protest with violence, attacks, murder and mayhem that became known as the Arab Revolt (1936-1939). In response to the revolt, famous appeaser Neville Chamberlin, far more interested in Arab oil than the plight of millions of desperate Jews whose lives were in imminent danger, issued The White Paper of 1939. This entailed a ...
Gratitude II; Worst of All Don’t be an Ingrate
January 18, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBGratitude should not be short-term. Ideally one should feel and express gratitude for favors done to family members and the community, yet minimize the favors that you have done for others. Otherwise, you may walk around in a constant state of annoyance for not being recognized for the good that you have performed. Gratitude is the most important component to achieve happiness, but even gratitude cannot help if happiness is confused with pleasure. There are many who believe that the pursuit...
Israel's Burma Road
January 04, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 14.5 MBClose to 100,000 Jewish residents in Jerusalem were starving because of an Arab siege of the city. A garrison manned by Jordanian gunners in the high grounds of Latrun overlooking the sole road to Jerusalem saw to it that no trucks bringing relief to the city could pass. Ben Gurion ordered that Latrun be taken, but Israel had neither the manpower nor the weaponry to launch a successful assault and each of its attacks were futile and very costly. A shepherd path was accidentally discovered ...
Israel Fights for her Life
December 21, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 15.1 MBNewly declared prime minister David Ben Gurion said that if Israel can hold out for the first two weeks of battle (in the War for Independence) than “we will win.” Those first two weeks proved to be the bloodiest of all, but with her back against the wall, Israel prevailed in repelling attacks, enlarging its borders and freeing all but the Old City of Jerusalem which had been under siege.
David vs Goliath: the Story of Ron Feller and Bernadotte’s posturing before the first cease-fire
December 07, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBAt the beginning of the War of Independence Israel was vastly outnumbered and did not had sufficient weapons to defend herself. In those initial weeks before weapons began to arrive, primarily form Czechoslovakia, it was only the daring and ingenuity of lone Israeli soldiers coupled with industrial helpings of Divine Providence that enabled Israel to hold on. Ron Feller is one such hero who single-handedly took on and defeated an entire Egyptian mechanized platoon. Swedish diplomat Count F...
Gratitude (I): The Inverse Relationship between Gratitude and Expectations.
November 23, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 17.8 MBIn TFJ’s first installment on gratitude, the correlation between gratitude and happiness is explored. Although goals are critically important, expectations are a recipe for misery. Furthermore, the less you expect the more grateful you will be, and the more you expect the less grateful you will be. Counting your blessings is not merely a phrase, but a mantra for a grateful person. It is the only way to avoid the all-too common appreciating what you have, only when it is ta...
Israel Struggles to Survive the First Two Weeks of her War of Independence
November 09, 2022 13:01 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBOnce Israel declared her independence, she was attacked by all of her neighbors. The Hagana, which will become the Israel Defense Forces, mobilized any able-bodied man or woman and this amounted to barely 30,000. The Arabs had significant manpower and far greater firepower and air forces. The Jews had nothing comparable. Lacking defense in depth the Jews could not afford to give ground on any of their four fronts. But now that the British mandate was over, the Jews were able to import...
Israel’s Declaration of Independence
October 26, 2022 19:33 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBDeclaring independence was a daring move, for Israel knew that the very declaration was an invitation to immediate war against five organized armies. Ben Gurion understood that it was now or never. Israel’s Declaration of Independence assured that Israel would be open for Jewish immigration, and for the ingathering of the exiles. It would foster the development of the country for the benefit of all inhabitants. It would be based upon freedom, justice and peace as envisaged by the prophets...
The Controversy Surrounding Deir Yassin
October 12, 2022 21:23 - 17 minutes - 15.2 MBFollowing the UN vote for partition in November 1947, the British informed that they would not carry out on the policy voted on by the General Assembly, and they would remain in Palestine until May 1948. The British would no longer intervene in any fighting between Arabs and Jews, but they would still steadfastly enforce the ban on weapons for Jews. The Hagana was planning its attack to liberate Jewish residents under siege in Jerusalem. The road leading to Jerusalem was subject to sniper ...
Back Soon!
August 01, 2022 04:27Are you missing TFJ in your feed? It has been an incredible season full of history, stories, character secrets and more! We are now on a summer hiatus while we ready ourselves for more. We will be back in mid-October with a THIRD season of Teller from Jerusalem with more of the fine programming you have come to expect - and you can find it wherever you listen! In the meantime do not forget to review the past episodes, our interviews with experts in their fields, our character epis...
Criticism III: When and If
July 13, 2022 11:43 - 22 minutes - 25 MBTFJ Season 2: Episode 9 Character Workshop Criticizing constructively is an act of friendship and concern. You can help someone, especially if you catch the problem early on before it becomes too ingrained in the conduct of the offender to alter their behavior. But if a relationship does not exist, the critique will be rejected and resented. Several experts will be sharing their advice how to best go about offering feedback including five points from TFJ’s friend, Charlie Harary. ...
Israel’s Situation on the Eve of Independence is Precarious
June 29, 2022 16:00 - 18 minutes - 20.2 MBTFJ: The Birth of Israel Series 2 Episode 9 There was no secure area in the section of the land allocated to the Jews where the Israelis had a geographic and demographic advantage. The embargo of weapons to Palestine made it difficult for the Haganah to arm its troops while the Arab armies had resources in Syria, Jordan and Egypt. Because of the fragility of the situation, and fear that the United States and other countries would not recognize the new Jewish state, Ben Gurion made a gut...
Truman’s Old Friend and Former Partner, saves the Day
June 15, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 23.6 MBTFJ: The Birth of Israel Series 2: Episode 8 It is unlikely that had FDR been the president that he would have recognized Israel. Truman was the first to recognize the Jewish State 11 minutes after her independence had been declared. There are two primary reasons as to why Truman contradicted his State department on this thorny issue, but there is no dispute that were it not for quick-witted and loyal Eddie Jacobson, it would not have happened. Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker ...
How, And How Not, to Criticize.
June 01, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 24.1 MBTFJ: Season 2: Episode 7: Character Workshop Comparing to others and dealing with the past are no nos. Harsh words cannot be retracted, and even if the offender is forgiven, the offended party will not forget what was said. When you offer an explanation with criticism, it is often not viewed as an attack. Learn how to use the "Power of the Preface" which enables one to say nearly anything and receive a positive response, if it is framed correctly. Edited and Produced by Alex D...
The State Department was Compelling Truman not to Recognize Israel, Someone Needed to get to the President.
May 18, 2022 16:00 - 18 minutes - 20.6 MBTFJ: The Birth of Israel Series 2: Episode 6 The Relief Column sent to the Etzion Block were buried in a hasty, shallow grave. When Israel liberated the Etzion area in the Six Day War the remains were brought to Jerusalem and miraculously identified. As the first stage of the War of Independence was not going well for Israel, there was fear that the United States would renege on its commitment to recognize the Jewish state upon the British withdrawal in May 1948. Harry Truman was n...
The UN Confirms Statehood, Preparations for War Begin
May 04, 2022 19:40 - 24 minutes - 28.1 MBTFJ: The Birth of Israel Series 2 Episode 5 The Partition Plan which would have enabled the creation of a Jewish State was not looking promising. The American State Department was adamantly opposed, dampening President Truman’s support. The Soviet’s were in favor of partition, which presented a rare opportunity as with the Soviets came their satellite countries. It would take Dr. Chaim Weizmann with all of his wisdom and charm to convince President Truman to vote for partition and ...
How to Productively Criticise
April 06, 2022 17:57 - 17 minutes - 18.9 MBIf you care for your fellow person you will wish to correct them when they are erring. This is not just the domain of parents, but of any loving and considerate individual – yet a challenge in a society deeply entrenched in the belief of “mind your own business.” Criticism will only work if it is properly dispensed and TFJ takes a look at effective methodology. Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! ...
Palestinians Don’t Negotiate
March 23, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 22.4 MBTFJ Series 2: Episode 3 The British convened conferences to quell the Arab revolt and seek a lasting solution between the Arabs and the Jews. But unless the Arabs received everything they demanded, they were unwilling to negotiate. This created a pattern that was still being followed over sixty years later to the frustration of President Bill Clinton. Because of Palestinian violence and fear that Arab dissatisfaction would have detrimental consequences upon the British empire, the British...
How Did the British Cope With the Arab Revolt of 1936-39 and The Evian Conference
March 09, 2022 17:43 - 18 minutes - 20.1 MBTFJ Series 2: Episode 2 The Arab revolt resulted in widespread violence across the land aimed at both Jewish and British targets. British officer and Christian Zionist, Orde Wingate trained Hagana fighters how to defend themselves. These troops assisted the British in quelling the Arab Revolt. These very same troops instructed by the British would become members of a Jewish revolt against the British less than ten years later. As the world was shocked by the atrocities performed against ...
Anger (1)
February 23, 2022 17:00 - 19 minutes - 22.3 MBTFJ: Series 2: Episode 1 Character Workshop Welcome to our second season of Teller From Jerusalem. We are kicking things off with an episode on Character Development, focusing on Anger. Anger is a very destructive emotion, and accordingly we must implement a plan to ensure that rage does not usurp us from the driver’s seat, lest we say words that can destroy relationships and even marriages. Even intelligent and kind people surrender their wisdom and sense of proportion und...
EXODUS-1947: The Ship, the Book, the Movie, the Reality
February 02, 2022 19:00 - 27 minutes - 42 MBTFJ: Special Episode! The Haganah launched a floating underground railroad to bring immigrants into Israel after the conclusion of WW II. The British enforced their White Paper which forbade Jewish immigration to Palestine, so Holocaust survivors who were caught trying to run the blockade were incarcerated under cruel conditions in Cyprus. In a daring move, the Haganah retrofitted an old steam liner packing it with over 5000 Jews that were languishing in DP camps and sailed to Israel in t...
ICYMI: Dr Rona Novick
January 12, 2022 17:00 - 20 minutes - 21 MBRerelease TFJ Series 1: Episode 41: Character Workshop You may have noticed that Teller from Jerusalem has been on a break for the past few weeks, while we put the finishing touches to our incredible new season which will be in your feed next week. We will launch Season Two with an unmissable special episode... make sure you subscribe so that it is ready for you to listen as soon as it launches - January, 19! Make sure to tell your friends about Teller from Jerusalem so that they t...
Season Two... Coming Soon!
January 11, 2022 18:58You may have noticed that Teller from Jerusalem has been on a break for the past few weeks, while we put the finishing touches to our incredible new season which will be in your feed next week. We will launch Season Two with an unmissable special episode... make sure you subscribe so that it is ready for you to listen as soon as it launches - January, 19! Make sure to tell your friends about Teller from Jerusalem so that they too can have a new favorite podcast full of fascinating hist...
Interview with Dr Rona Novick
December 22, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 21 MBTFJ Series 1: Episode 41: Character Workshop Teller From Jerusalem is very honored to host ever-wise and insightful Dr. Rona Novick, the Dean of the Azrieli Graduate School at Yeshiva University. Dr. Novick is the only one who can sound like your mother, a graduate school professor and a very astute therapist all at the same time. Everyone loves to hear her speak about effective parenting and effective teachering (Dr. Novick is not responsible for that word) and she brings all of ...
The Underground Jewish Military in Palestine Unite to Fight the British blockade on Jewish Immigration
December 15, 2021 21:04 - 21 minutes - 24.7 MBTFJ: Series 1 Episode 40: The Birth of Israel With fear that Rommel’s conquest of Africa may bring the German Army to Palestine, the Hagana, the prelude to the Israel Defense Forces, created an elite strike force called the Palmach. Menachem Begin assumes the leadership of the Irgun underground militia and becomes the most Wanted Man by the British in Palestine. In order to terminate the White Paper’s restriction on Jewish immigration to Palestine, all three Jewish military forces i...
Reactions in Palestine and in Poland
December 08, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 22.1 MBTFJ: Series 1 Episode 40: The Birth of Israel The very week that the British rounded up 2700 suspected Jewish underground members, the Kielce pogrom broke out in Poland. Despite the millions and millions murdered and maimed during the Holocaust, over a year after World War II had come to its completion, a medieval blood libel was unleashed upon scores of innocent Jewish survivors from the death camps in Kielce, Poland. TFJ interviews 95 year-old Mr. Josef Levkovich the capturer of Amo...