Podcasts about Old City

Amy Needle, CEO and President of Historic Philadelphia, Inc. discussed the summer activities planned for Franklin Square, the Betsy Ross House and throughout the Olde City historic district. The brainchild of former Mayor Ed Rendell, Historic Philadelphia was founded to package and promote the tourism impact of the many historic sites and the pivotal events that happened here. Today it oversees the Betsy Ross House, the home of Betsy, her three husbands and many children and her upholstery business, and the redeveloped and revitalized Franklin Square, one of William Penn’s original green spaces. It also offers ‘Once Upon a Nation,’ live interactive presentations by costumed reenactors throughout the historic district. We touched on the plans for this year, and ongoing partnerships with other district museums and sites in anticipation of 2026 celebrations. Once Upon A Nation will again offer its famous Storytelling Benches in Old City with new free programs for kids. For adults, they are introducing ‘Cocktails with Congress,’ a Thursday Happy Hour at Carpenters’ Hall. At Franklin Square the Chinese Lantern Festival, their major fundraiser, returns June 20 through August 31 with cultural offerings and vendors. The event is open to the public during the day and ticketed at night when the lanterns glow. The daily fountain shows in the Rendell Family Fountain, the carousel and Mini Golf and Square Burger restaurant are all open throughout the day and evening. During the day there will be exercise classes, yoga and other offerings at the park which serves as a green anchor for the residents and schools nearby. Amy discussed their annual July 2nd celebration, a parade winding from the National Constitution Center to the Museum of the American Revolution, followed by activities and entertainment at eight neighboring historic sites. Amy revealed that an expanded version of this will be the centerpiece for their 2026 plans as well as ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ – markers celebrating famous firsts of Philadelphia, with one spotlighted every week. For more information about tours, Once Upon a Nation sites, tickets to the Chinese Lantern Festival and other historic events check the Historic Philadelphia Gazette at historicphiladelpia.org.

PREVIEW: Author Doron Spielman, "When the Stones Speak," describes the discovery of the City of David under a tiny parking lot outside the old city walls. More.

Start Your Transformation Now  In this powerful conversation, Jim sits down with Cathy Heller—author, speaker, spiritual teacher, and host of the “Abundant Ever After” podcast—to explore how abundance isn't something we chase; it's something we receive. Cathy opens up about her journey from emotional hardship and scarcity to spiritual clarity and profound wealth, and how Jewish mysticism, Kabbalah, and deep soul work have helped shape her reality. Together, they share wisdom on tuning into divine energy, healing past wounds, and becoming a vessel for true abundance.  Cathy shares deeply personal stories, including how a spontaneous trip to Jerusalem led her to a rabbi who helped rewire her understanding of purpose and abundance. They discuss the shame we carry around money, why spiritual fulfillment is the true foundation of prosperity, and how being unapologetically authentic can create a ripple effect of healing. If you've ever felt “too much” or struggled with your worthiness to receive, this episode offers a transformational perspective.  This conversation is both soulful and practical, reminding us that we're here not to “fit in,” but to stand out. You'll walk away feeling empowered to plug into your own divine outlet and reframe how you think about money, self-worth, and your soul's assignment.  What You'll Discover in This Episode:  (02:16) Why Cathy Held Back Her Truth at First Cathy explains why she was initially hesitant to talk openly about her beliefs and how leaning into her spiritual roots transformed her voice and work.  (10:00) Her Mystical Experience in Jerusalem That Changed Everything A spontaneous class in the Old City led to years of mentorship and soul expansion—and it completely reshaped Cathy's life and purpose.  (21:41) Why Abundance Isn't About Money—It's About Frequency Cathy shares the real reason she wrote Abundant Ever After and how to “tune” your inner receiver to align with divine abundance.  (34:06) Depression vs. Purpose—A Life-Changing Truth A deeply moving reflection on Cathy's mother's depression and what it taught her about how purpose—not happiness—is the antidote to despair.  (48:43) The “Breaker Panel” Metaphor for Receiving More in Life Learn why your nervous system might be short-circuiting your desires—and how to rewire your capacity to receive.  (55:28) What You Can Give, Even When You're Broke Cathy illustrates that abundance isn't measured in money—it's measured in presence, energy, and intention.  Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  Your ability to receive is directly linked to your belief in your own worthiness. As Cathy reminds us, abundance isn't something “out there”—it's something you tune into by remembering that your soul is infinite, generous, and already enough. Whether it's a smile, a compliment, or a moment of true presence, you always have something of value to give—and the more you give, the more you open yourself up to receive. True wealth starts with recognizing the light within and letting it shine.  Mentioned Resources:

This is the 2nd hour of The Land of Make Believe with Old Man Ratchet that aired on Saturday June 7th, 2025 from 9 to 10 pm (est) on WOZO-LP 103.9 FM Knoxville, TN and streamed online at wozoradio.com. This hour played at the same time WOZO's 10th Anniversary fund raiser show was happening in the Old City, Knoxville. This hour was mixed using Serato Dj Pro software using a Pioneer DDJ Rev 5 controller. Additional editing, vocals and production was done with Audacity Freeware for noncommercial use. WOZO is a non-commercial, community radio station that relies on listener support. To help us stay on the air, please consider a donation through Venmo @wozofm Thank You!Track List Hour 2: Station IDPromo - WOZOfest 10th Anniversary Hour IntroSUNO AI - WOZO 10 Years StrongSublime - Garden GroveBlack Sabbath - Sweet Leaf Sublime and Notorious B.I.G - Juicy SanteriaThe Honeydrippers - Impeach the President YG - Whole Lotta FDT, Jack (LobsterDust Mash-up)Ledinsky - Donald Trump Makes Me Wanna Smoke CrackGrateful Dead - One More Saturday Night (Live in England, 1972)Butthole Surfers - Pepper (Clean)Don Caron - 50 Ways to Leave The WhitehouseR.E.M. - It's the End of The World As We Know ItLes Claypool's Duo De Twang - Stayin' AlivePrince - 1999Michael Jackson vs James Brown - Wanna Get Up And Start Being A Sex Machine Gary Portnoy and Judy Hart Angelo - Where Everybody Knows Your Name (Instrumental Remix) Show Outro

This is the 1st hour of The Land of Make Believe with Old Man Ratchet that aired on Saturday June 7th, 2025 from 8 to 9 pm (est) on WOZO-LP 103.9 FM Knoxville, TN and streamed online at wozoradio.com. This hour played the same time as WOZO's 10th Anniversary Benefit show ws happening at Barley's in The Old City of Knoxville. This hour was mixed using Serato Dj Pro software using a Pioneer DDJ Rev 5 controller. Additional editing, vocals and production was done with Audacity Freeware for noncommercial use. WOZO is a non-commercial, community radio station that relies on listener support. To help us stay on the air, please consider a donation through Venmo @wozofm Thank You!Track List:Station IDWOZO 10th Anniversary with Bluesy BackgroundShow IntroTwister Sister - We're Not Gonna Take It Quiet Riot - Cum On Feel The NoizeVan Halen - PanamaRage Against The Machine - Know Your Enemy Motley Crue - Kickstart My Heart Fugazi - Waiting RoomNirvana - Come As You Are Iggy Pop - I Wanna Be Your DogBon Jovi - You Give Love a Bad NameRatt - Round And RoundOzzy Osbourne - Crazy TrainThe Clash - Rock the CasbahMetallica - For Whom The Bell TollsRage Against The Machine - Down Rodeo Hour Outro

I greet you in Jesus' precious name. It is Saturday morning, the 7th of June, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We start in the Book of Isaiah 53:5:”And by His stripes we are healed.” Then we go to 1 Peter 2:24: “…by whose stripes you were healed.” Jesus Christ did not heal us sitting in His palace in Heaven. No, he came down to earth and was crucified for our sins on the tree, the Cross. He was severely beaten, humiliated, and thrashed with a whip that made His back look like a ploughed field, the Bible tells us, and by the blood that came out of His back, by the stripes that He received, you and I have received our healing. Now I want to share two testimonies with you. Now, the first happened in Bethesda in the Old City in Jerusalem, a couple of years ago when I took a large group of pilgrims to Israel. We were at the swirling pool where the man who was paralysed was healed by Jesus. Remember, he couldn't get into that pool because it only stirred up once a year. The angel would stir it up, and the first person that got into that pool of water was healed, but because he was paralysed, he couldn't get there, but Jesus healed him right in that position. He took up his bed and he walked. That is the power of the healing of Jesus Christ. Now, I was praying for the sick at that same place. There was a man who came forward for healing. He and his dear wife are farmers at the base of the mighty Drakensberg mountains. They had a coal stove. They had stoked the coal at night. They had gone to bed, and during the night, the chimney in the stove had fallen and jammed so that the smoke could not get out, and so what happened, the fumes, the carbon monoxide, the same sort of fumes that come out of a motorcar, went through the house and they were both unconscious and only found a long time afterwards. The gentleman was in a coma for a number of days. He did recover, as did his wife, but he had brain damage. He couldn't remember things and he had no balance. I want to tell you that he was healed at Bethesda, at the healing pool, when we prayed for him. The same thing happened to me on Easter Sunday of this very year, 2025. I prayed for a young man who had cancer of the brain. God healed him, but the amazing thing was that when I was praying for the sick, I myself was sick, and God has healed me as well. He is the Healer and He wants to heal you today. Jesus bless you and goodbye.

Nairobi is like many cities. It's vibrant but chaotic. Well-functioning here, showing cracks in its infrastructure there. In this episode we go behind writer Erika Page's reporting of a tale of two (satellite) cities outside of Kenya's capital, part of a growing constellation of such centers of life and commerce. And we talk about how a reporter keeps finding stories about people trying, at least, to do things better. Hosted by Clay Collins.

What if the myths of Atlantis, Mu, and ancient sunken cities weren't just bedtime stories—but forgotten history? In this episode of Truth Be Told, Tony Sweet plunges into the deep blue mystery of a 140,000-year-old city discovered at the bottom of the ocean near Indonesia. From fossilized Komodo dragons to fragments of a Homo erectus skull, this jaw-dropping find is more than a scientific curiosity—it could be the first physical evidence of a lost prehistoric civilization. Is this the real Sundaland? Did humanity rise—and fall—long before we ever imagined?

In this video with ‪@IsaiahSaldivar‬  we go DEEP into how you can identify and cast out any demon through the power of Jesus Christ

JUN. 3, 2025Take responsibility for your life."Do you want to get well?" Jn 5:6 NIVWhat an amazing question Jesus asked this paralyzed man: "Do you want to get well?" Who wouldn't? You might be surprised! Kay Arthur tells of passing a beggar one day on a street in the Old City of Jerusalem. As he sat begging, his trouser leg was pulled up to reveal his terrible sores. She writes: "My nurse's heart brought my feet to a halt. I wanted to bend down and shield the open wound from the dust...It should be washed, medicated, and dressed by someone who cared. My friend gently took me by my elbow and propelled me toward our destination. I was a tourist and did not know about these things. She then proceeded to tell me that this man did not wish to be made well. He made his living from his wound! As I looked back...l caught one last glimpse of someone who was less than what he could have been." The man lying helpless on a cot by the pool called Bethesda had been there for thirty-eight years. Question: How long does it take before a problem becomes a way of life? Jesus said to him, "Get up...and walk" (v. 8 NIV), the inference being that it's time to get up and go to work—to become a father to your children, a husband to your wife, a contributor to your community, a solution to someone else's problem-it's time to take responsibility for your life. Are you letting your past or present circumstances keep you stuck and stop you from moving forward? If Jesus asked you, "Do you want to get well emotionally, physically, and spiritually?" what would your answer be? Today let Jesus make you whole!Take responsibility for your life Today let Jesus make you whole!Share This DevotionalSend us a textSupport the showChanging Lives | Building Strong Family | Impacting Our Community For Jesus Christ!

Today in History: The day Samuel the Prophet died (according to tradition, see 1 Samuel 25:1). Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day): In 1967 during the Six Day War, Israel's paratroopers recaptured the Old City of Jerusalem and the Temple Mount. ”This morning, the Israel Defense Forces liberated Jerusalem. We haveunited Jerusalem, the divided capital of Israel. We have returned to the holiest of our holy places, never to part from it again. To our Arab neighbors we extend, also at this hour… our hand in peace” (Defense Minister Moshe Dayan).Day 43 of the omerThis week's portion is called Bamidmar (In The Desert)TORAH PORTION: Numbers 1:20–54GOSPEL PORTION: John 1:19–34Think about: What Scripture spoke to you most today and why? Did you learn something about God, or something you need to do in your life?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arielmedia.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠BUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to ⁠⁠https://dailybreadmoms.com⁠⁠The Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: The Spice of Connection: A Shavuot Market Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-05-26-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: בשוק החיים והשוקק של ירושלים העתיקה, אביב הגיע והשוק מלא בריחות צבעוניים וססגוניים.En: In the bustling and vibrant market of Yerushalayim the Old City, spring has arrived, and the market is filled with colorful and vibrant aromas.He: הריחות ממלאים את האוויר עם תבלינים ועשבים רעננים, במיוחד בערב חג השבועות.En: The air is filled with scents of spices and fresh herbs, especially on the eve of Chag Shavuot.He: אווירת החג מורגשת בין התכונה של הקונים והסוחרים המציעים את מרכולתם בקולי קולות.En: The holiday atmosphere is felt among the buyers and sellers offering their goods aloud.He: אביטל, סוחרת מוכשרת ומתמחה בתבלינים ועשבים קדומים, מסתובבת בין הדוכנים, מחפשת רכיב נדיר למאכל מיוחד שתכין למשפחתה לכבוד חג השבועות.En: Avital, a talented merchant specializing in ancient spices and herbs, roams between the stalls, searching for a rare ingredient for a special dish she is preparing for her family in honor of Chag Shavuot.He: ליאור, ידיד ותיק ובעל דוכן לסחורות בשוק, מצטרף אליה ומציע לסייע לה.En: Lior, an old friend and stall owner in the market, joins her and offers to help.He: "אביטל, אני מכיר מישהו שיש לו את מה שאת מחפשת", הוא מתלחש באוזנה.En: "Avital, I know someone who has what you're looking for," he whispers in her ear.He: "אבל הוא לא קל במשא ומתן".En: "But he's not easy to negotiate with."He: אביטל יודעת את שיוויו של התבלין שהיא מחפשת, אך המשא ומתן הוא חלק מהאתגר.En: Avital knows the worth of the spice she seeks, but negotiation is part of the challenge.He: היא ניגשת לדוכן של הסוחר המפורסם, חיוך קל על פניה.En: She approaches the stall of the renowned merchant, a slight smile on her face.He: "שלום רב, אני מחפשת את התבלין הנדיר לכבוד חג השבועות", היא אומרת בנחישות.En: "Hello, I'm looking for the rare spice in honor of Chag Shavuot," she says determinedly.He: הסוחר מביט בה בעיניים מרוכזות.En: The merchant looks at her with focused eyes.He: "התבלין הזה מאד יקר.En: "This spice is very expensive.He: מה יש לך להציע בתמורה?En: What do you have to offer in return?"He: ", הוא שואל בקול מחושב.En: he asks in a calculated voice.He: אביטל מתלבטת.En: Avital hesitates.He: היא מבינה שעליה להציע משהו מיוחד.En: She understands she needs to offer something special.He: בתוך התרהבשקות הפנימי שלה היא נזכרת במגילת מתכון מיוחדת שירשה מהמשפחה.En: In her internal reflection, she remembers a special recipe scroll she inherited from her family.He: "הנה, יש לי מגילה מיוחדת של מתכונים עתיקים, עוברת מדור לדור במשפחתי", היא עונה ומגישה את המגילה נטכלפות בזהירות.En: "Here, I have a special scroll of ancient recipes, passed down from generation to generation in my family," she replies, carefully presenting the scroll.He: הסוחר מסוכך בעיניים מסוקרות את המגילה ומחייך.En: The merchant scrutinizes the scroll with curious eyes and smiles.He: "זה די מעניין", הוא מגמגם, "אני מסכים לעסקה".En: "This is quite interesting," he stammers, "I agree to the deal."He: אביטל משאירה את המגילה וקיבלה את התבלין הנדיר.En: Avital leaves the scroll and receives the rare spice.He: עם שימחת כהכרתודעה, היא ממהרת עם התבלין הנדיר, מוכנה להכין את המנה המיוחדת לחג.En: Filled with gratitude and joy, she hurries with the rare spice, ready to prepare the special dish for the holiday.He: בערב חג השבועות, המשפחה מתכנסת, והמנה המיוחדת של אביטל מגישה לשולחן.En: On the eve of Chag Shavuot, the family gathers, and Avital's special dish is served at the table.He: כולם מרכים על המאכל ומברכים את אביטל על התוצאה.En: Everyone praises the dish and blesses Avital for the outcome.He: היא לומדת באותו רגע שהקרבה לעיתים מביאה הזדמנויות חדשות וגם קשרים עמוקים יותר.En: She learns in that moment that closeness sometimes brings new opportunities and deeper connections.He: ליאור מחייך לעברה מהפינה בחדר, מרוצה שסייע לחברתו להגשים את מטרה בעודה אוחזת בתבלין הנדיר שלה.En: Lior smiles at her from the corner of the room, pleased to have helped his friend achieve her goal as she holds her rare spice. Vocabulary Words:bustling: שוקקvibrant: ססגוניaromas: ריחותherbs: עשביםeve: ערבdeterminedly: בנחישותmerchant: סוחרrenowned: מפורסםcalculated: מחושבscrutinizes: מסוכךhesitates: מתלבטתreflection: להתרשתscroll: מגילהcurious: מסוקרותstammers: מגמגםgratitude: כהכרתודהjoy: שימחתpraised: מרכיםbless: מברכיםcloseness: קרבהopportunities: הזדמנויותdeeper: עמוקיםconnections: קשריםachieve: להגשיםgoal: מטרהwhispers: מתלחשspice: תבליןtransaction: עסקהinherit: ירשהoffers: מגישBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

While all eyes are on Gaza, another war is being fought for control of Jerusalem. Hundreds of Israeli police officers mobilised Monday for Jerusalem Day, commemorating the city's total conquest by Israel in 1967. It's an opportunity for Israeli nationalists to reaffirm their hold on the city – and, increasingly, for scenes of violence against Palestinians in the Old City in occupied East Jerusalem.

In honour of Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Reunification Day) this morning we discuss the incredible archeological findings at Ir David (City of David, just east of Jerusalem's Old City) including the newest, spectacular finding, Pilgrims Road (also known a Stepped Street). Based on Daniel Gordis' interview with Doron Spielman, we learn not only what has been found but what it means for us today. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

In this follow-up to our previous lesson on the symbolism of John Chapter 2, we examine the rich cultural and spiritual backdrop of the Wedding at Cana. What did John mean when he said it was the “third day”? At first glance, this might seem like a small detail, but when viewed through the lens of Jewish wedding traditions, it opens up a powerful layer of meaning that brings the Cana scene to life. In this lesson, we'll explore: - The cultural significance of weddings on the third day of the week in ancient Jewish practice - How these traditions align beautifully with the wedding at Cana - The symbolism behind the miracle of water turned into wine. - Parallels to ancient Near Eastern beliefs—especially how miracles like this one were seen as signs of a god's presence, as in the case of the Greek god Dionysus Ultimately, we'll see how this first “sign” reveals God's transformative power through Jesus, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, the united forces of the Old City, the Machine King, and the Four Families prepare to sweep into the Edaran New City. Is there anyone left who can stand in their way? Find out next, on the Seventh Valkyrie! The 21st Day of Winter, Past Midnight —--------------------- Want more 7th Valkyrie? Check out our Patreon to become a Hero of Edara, where you can shape the future of the series, decide on merch drops and incentives, get early access to new episodes, enjoy bonus features and content, and help us hit the major checkpoints on the Path of Heroes!  https://www.patreon.com/7thvalkyrie For 7th Valkyrie Gear and Apparel: https://store.7thvalkyrie.com/ For 7th Valkyrie Artwork: https://www.instagram.com/7thvalkyrie/  

Philly is seeing something of a boom in boutique hotels as we brace for what's expected to be a massive tourism year in 2026. After the city started regulating and placing restrictions on Airbnbs and other short-term rentals, a crop of new, small – and Instagramable – hotels have popped up around town. Five opened last year alone. To see what's going on with the boutique hotel scene, we visited the Gas Lamp Hotel in Old City and hung out with co-owners Scott Yesner and Wendell Holland. Other boutique hotels in the city include Yowie and Society Hill Hotel in Queen Village, The Dwight D Hotel and The Franklin in Rittenhouse, Hotel Anna & Bel in Fishtown, Riversuites on the Delaware River, Guild House Hotel in the Gayborhood, Morris House Hotel by Washington Square Park and Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns in University City. Where should our visitors be staying? Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Learn more about the sponsors of this May 6th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Fitler Club Art Star Cozy Earth - Use code COZYPHILLY for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump administration's decision to gut Americorps resulted in 52 Knoxville members losing their jobs. Scott takes a look at the impact to nonprofits in the area. He also reports on a rare tie-breaking vote Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon cast at City Council, the city and school system's budgets, the initial effect of the new stadium on Old City business activity and a "We the People" rally calling out Congressman Tim Burchett. Kincannon joins Scott this week to talk about her budget proposal, and Compass co-founder Jesse Fox Mayshark drops by to talk about his new media venture, The Progressive South. Scott also looks ahead to Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs' upcoming budget announcement, plus meetings of the School Board and the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. As always...Like and subscribe and go to Compassknox.com and subscribe!

Yael Steiner and Jonathan Schwab explore one of the most astonishing archaeological discoveries in Jewish history: two tiny silver scrolls unearthed in Ketef Hinnom, just outside Jerusalem's Old City. Dated to the First Temple period—centuries older than the Dead Sea Scrolls—these amulets contain the earliest known inscription of a Biblical verse: the Birkat Kohanim, or priestly blessing. Yael shares how a 13-year-old boy accidentally uncovered a hidden burial chamber packed with ancient treasure, including the scrolls, and how scholars painstakingly unrolled and deciphered them using cutting-edge techniques. Click here to see images of the Ketef Hinnom amulets and archeological site. Click here for facts and sources referenced in the episode. Click here for a vocabulary list from the episode. Be in touch. We want to hear from you. Write to us at nerds@unpacked.media. This podcast was brought to you by Unpacked, a brand of OpenDor Media. Follow @unpackedmedia on Instagram and check out Unpacked on ⁠youtube⁠. ------------------- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠ ⁠Stars of David with Elon Gold ⁠ ⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠ ⁠Wondering Jews

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Delicious City welcomes a guest co-host for this episode: Rebecca Foxman, aka Mrs. Feeding Time TV. As Dave's wife she has a front row seat to all of his eating adventures, and she's got plenty of her own to share with us, too. She's the creator of Fox and Son Fair Foods, a must-visit in Reading Terminal Market, and you can find her all over the Philly food scene collaborating, educating, and of course, cooking.  04:24 Delicious City Tailgate on May 27th: Get tickets now 07:18 Becca tells us how Fox and Son came to be and what's on the horizon 21:32 The Newlywed Game: How well do Dave and Becca know each other? 29:31 Seth Kligerman and Jack Smith tell us about Percy, an exciting new concept in Fishtown 43:44 Listener Survey: We want to hear from you! Take the survey and get entered to win a $100 gift card to Franklin Fountain in Old City 44:57 Whatcha Been Eatin': A vegan dish, mouthwatering Mediterranean, a re-opening in Center City 48:30 The Sauce: Restaurant and Chef News in Philly And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.  

Fresh off of our glimpse at the Edaran military, the Four Families reveal the full force of the Old City, as tensions rise on the water and bring this confrontation to a head. Ready to break down the episode? —--------------------- Want more 7th Valkyrie? Check out our Patreon to become a Hero of Edara, where you can shape the future of the series, decide on merch drops and incentives, get early access to new episodes, enjoy bonus features and content, and help us hit the major checkpoints on the Path of Heroes!  https://www.patreon.com/7thvalkyrie For 7th Valkyrie Gear and Apparel: https://store.7thvalkyrie.com/ For 7th Valkyrie Artwork: https://www.instagram.com/7thvalkyrie/  

Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, the horns cry out for war, and Meridia's growing legend inspires the men of the New City into a conquering frenzy. But the Old City has stood for centuries, and their forces assemble to respond, next on the Seventh Valkyrie! Meridia, The 21st Day of Winter, Close to Midnight —--------------------- Want more 7th Valkyrie? Check out our Patreon to become a Hero of Edara, where you can shape the future of the series, decide on merch drops and incentives, get early access to new episodes, enjoy bonus features and content, and help us hit the major checkpoints on the Path of Heroes!  https://www.patreon.com/7thvalkyrie For 7th Valkyrie Gear and Apparel: https://store.7thvalkyrie.com/ For 7th Valkyrie Artwork: https://www.instagram.com/7thvalkyrie/  

Old City's Carpenters' Hall, the site of the First Continental Congress back in 1774, is considered the “acorn” of American democracy. Today, it's where host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz throw back a couple of whiskeys in the closed-to-the-public second floor library and learn how stories from the founding of this country are relevant to its present. Every Tuesday and Thursday through May, Carpenters' Hall stays open late for small group tours and a whiskey tasting on its second floor.  Sign up for a tour & tasting here.  Find out more places to learn about Philly (and drink) in our daily newsletter: Hey Philly Got another historical site for us to check out? Call or text us: 215-259-8170 We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Cozy Earth - Use code COZYPHILLY for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we record on Easter Sunday inside the Old City of Jerusalem from the Austrian Hostel. The Austrian Hostel is situated on  the "Via Dolorosa" (the Way of Suffering), and from its roof, we hear the church bells ringing out and get a birds eye view of the places where Jesus walked the last seven days of his life on earth and the place of the Resurrection.

Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, the Edaran ultimatum spreads in the aftermath of their attack on the festival. The terms? They'll accept the surrender of the Old City peacefully, or claim it by force.  What do the Four Families have to say about that? Find out now! Meridia, The 21st Day of Winter, Nightfall —--------------------- Want more 7th Valkyrie? Check out our Patreon to become a Hero of Edara, where you can shape the future of the series, decide on merch drops and incentives, get early access to new episodes, enjoy bonus features and content, and help us hit the major checkpoints on the Path of Heroes!  https://www.patreon.com/7thvalkyrie For 7th Valkyrie Gear and Apparel: https://store.7thvalkyrie.com/ For 7th Valkyrie Artwork: https://www.instagram.com/7thvalkyrie/  

Season 10 Ep. 48: On A Quick Note: I cannot believe that the 150-year old University of the Arts in Philadelphia is closed. Here am I referring a young mentee to the college and when I checked, it's closed.Such a staple university focusing on the arts closed abruptly in June 2024 and filed bankruptcy in September 2024. The university closed because its leaders lacked the vision and the passion that would create innovative strategies to sustain the school.First of all no one knows about the school, that's why they suffered from low enrollment, and they were not profitable because they lack the Innovation to create new programs by working with the local niche communities and businesses in Northern liberties Philadelphia that were becoming the fashion and arts capital of the Eastcoast; with young professional New Yorkers moving to Old City and Northern Liberties.Now The Eagles are are dominant team and the Sixers are contemplating building a huge new stadium in Center city. The university could've taken advantage of these opportunities. Their prowess in the arts would have been ideal in helping to:1. develop the area utilizing the school's artists and professors and2. developing programs with the city and the stadium developers that serve to develop artists and designers who'd contribute to the stadium and the transformation of the city into the 21st century.Re-open the school @PhiladelphiaGovAnd return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the US. We can't pay El Salvador 6 million dollars to hold him for us then say due to international policies we cannot interfere in El Salvador and if they want to release they should. We are paying them for God sake! Listen to the quick commentary with Renaldo McKenzie, flanked by Donte Nelson, Co- Host and Producer.Renaldo Mckenzie is the Author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance and President of The Neoliberal Corporation. Renaldo is at Georgetown University in the Department of Liberal Studies.Call us 1-445-260-9198Email: renaldocmckenzie@gmail.com or info@theneoliberal.comVisit us: https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.Check out our store: https://store.theneoliberal.com and https://antzbusinesssolutions.comSupport us at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=USSJLFU2HRVAQ

Receive our FREE newsletters at 18forty.org/join.Our Intergenerational Divergence series is sponsored by our friends Sarala and Danny Turkel.This episode is sponsored by an anonymous friend who supports our mission.In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Judah, Naomi, and Aharon Akiva Dardik—an olim family whose son went to military jail for refusing to follow to IDF orders and has since become a ceasefire activist at Columbia University—about sticking together as a family despite their fundamental differences. On Aharon's 14th birthday, the Dardiks moved from America to the Neve Daniel in the West Bank/Judea and Samaria. Since then, their relationships to Israel have diverged but they have refused to be divided. In this episode we discuss:Why did Aharon initially choose to stay anonymous to protect his parents from public pushback?How can we identify positive qualities in people we viscerally disagree with? Do differences over Israel and Zionism need to tear families apart? Tune in to hear a conversation about how the Jewish People can learn to think less institutionally and more familially. Interview begins at 19:08.Rabbi Judah Dardik is an Assistant Dean and full-time Ramm at Yeshivat Orayta in the Old City of Jerusalem, where he teaches and oversees student welfare. He is also the Dean of the Orayta Center for Jewish Leadership and Engagement. Before making Aliyah, he completed 13 years as the spiritual and community leader of Beth Jacob Congregation, in Oakland, California.Naomi Dardik, with her husband, Judah, served the Beth Jacob community in Oakland for thirteen years. Now, she leads the team of Relationship Experts at "OurRitual," a young company based in Tel Aviv that is building new ways to help couples access relationship support. She earned her BA in psychology from Barnard College and her MSW from UC Berkeley.Aharon Akiva Dardik is a philosophy and political science double major at Columbia University. His activism in favor of a ceasefire in Gaza was noted in The New York Times. He formerly lived in Neve Daniel with his family. References:“Forgive Me, My King I Did Not Know You Were Also a Father” by David BashevkinBeit Yishai by Rabbi Shlomo Fisher“It Can Be Lonely to Have a Middle-of-the Road Opinion on the Middle East” Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. RosenbergBeing Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza by Peter BeinartThe Power of Showing Up by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne BrysonMistakes Were Made (but Not by Me) by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson“Family Ties” by David Bashevkin“Spending the Seder Alone” by David BashevkinBaderech by Rabbi Judah Mischel“Pesach Letter to My Child” by Rabbi Ahron LopianskyFor more 18Forty:NEWSLETTER: 18forty.org/joinCALL: (212) 582-1840EMAIL: info@18forty.orgWEBSITE: 18forty.orgIG: @18fortyX: @18_fortyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.

Pastors Alan DiDio and Larry Huch discuss recent prophetic events concerning Israel, and his powerful testimony of going from "Junkie to Jerusalem".

Send us a textOriginally from Monsey NY, Rav Luger completed high school in Yeshiva Shaarei Torah and then continued to learn in the prestigious Yeshiva of Toras Simcha and Yeshiva Gedola Matisyahu. Afterward, he continued his learning in Sh'or Yoshuv while completing his degree in Business Administration. After making aliyah, Rav Luger joined Kollel Tzeiri Haleviim, a semicha Kollel under the auspices of HaRav Hagaon Avigdor Nevenzahl, Shlita. He then became a Rebbe in Fisher's Yeshiva on Moshav Matityahu, ultimately opening and leading the Old City branch. He also gives an exciting and engaging weekly hashkafa shiur at Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh and has led many groups and chaburos on mindfulness and 12 step programs. Additionally, Rav Luger has served as a chinuch consultant and mental health askan.With a keen understanding of today's challenges, Rav Luger has an unparalleled ability to connect to each talmid and help them find their own path within the Torah world. Currently, he resides in the French Hill neighborhood of Yerushalayim with his wife and children.For more Brainstorm go to...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuzsIoNKYt5jjv7RFT?si=67dfa56d4e764ee0Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brainstorm-with-sony-perlman/id1596925257Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brainstormwithsonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainstormwithsony

Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, Cyrus awakens in The Glade, a sheltered commune deep in the forests beyond the Old City. Alive, but confined to the woods, how will Cyrus respond to his newest adventure? Find out next, on the Seventh Valkyrie —--------------------- Thanks for listening to The Seventh Valkyrie! Sure love having you along for the ride.  To Support Us On Patreon (Plus get Bonus Features, Early Access, and the TABTA Archive): https://www.patreon.com/7thvalkyrie For 7th Valkyrie Gear and Apparel: https://store.7thvalkyrie.com/ To Join the Conversation/Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/theseventhvalkyrie/ To See the Series Come to Life: https://www.instagram.com/7thvalkyrie/ If You Don't Like My Voice Acting (Novelization and Ebooks): https://a.co/d/8ikI6dP  

Top headlines for Friday, March 28, 2025In this episode, we explore the controversy surrounding a significant security breach after a journalist was mistakenly added to a Signal group chat detailing the plans. Next, we discuss the U.S. Senate's confirmation of a new director for the National Institutes of Health, a figure known for vocally opposing COVID-19 lockdowns. Plus, we travel to Jerusalem's Old City, where archaeologists have uncovered remnants of an ancient garden beneath the revered Church of the Holy Sepulchre, offering new insights into the area's storied past. Subscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the News5 things to know about the Signal chat leak controversyTrump advisor Paula White-Cain promises 'supernatural blessings' | U.S.Senate confirms Trump's pick, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, to lead NIH | PoliticsTen Commandments monument returning to Kentucky Capitol grounds | PoliticsKirk Cameron aims to offer hope in kids' show ‘Iggy and Mr. Kirk' | EntertainmentICC Pres. Jeff King sheds light on alarming persecution report | WorldBible found at charity shop sells for over $72K | WorldFindings under Jerusalem church support Gospel of John | World

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Passover Connections: Finding Roots and Renewal in Jerusalem Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-03-23-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בריוק בשבוע הראשון של פסח, כאשר העיר העתיקה של ירושלים מתעוררת לחיים עם הריחות והצבעים של האביב, אילעור וטובה נפגשים לראשונה.En: Exactly in the first week of Passover, when the Old City of Jerusalem awakens to life with the scents and colors of spring, Il'or and Tova meet for the first time.He: הרחבה של הכותל המערבי הייתה מלאה בעולי רגל, תיירים, ותושבי המקום, כולם מתרפקים על האווירה הנשגבת.En: The plaza of the Western Wall was full of pilgrims, tourists, and locals, all savoring the sublime atmosphere.He: אילעור עמד קצת מרוחק, מביט באבן החיה הגדולה.En: Il'or stood a little apart, gazing at the massive living stone.He: ליבו חפש מקום שלווה ומטרה חדשה.En: His heart sought a place of peace and a new purpose.He: הוא תמיד היה מהרהר ומחפש משמעות.En: He had always been one to ponder and search for meaning.He: מלא בלבטים, עכשיו עמד חשוף, מתפלל למצוא כיוון, שקט פנימי.En: Full of doubts, he now stood exposed, praying to find direction, inner peace.He: טובה, לעומתו, הגיעה לבדוק את שורשיה.En: Tova, on the other hand, arrived to explore her roots.He: היא רצתה להבין את מורשתה, להשתייך, להרגיש את ההיסטוריה בתוכה.En: She wanted to understand her heritage, to belong, to feel history within her.He: עם כל טיפה של אמונה, היא לקחה אוויר עמוק והביטה מסביב – הקירות העתיקים, התפילות המתעופפות ברוח, ופניה של אלו הסובבים.En: With every drop of faith, she took a deep breath and looked around - the ancient walls, the prayers floating in the wind, and the faces of those around her.He: כשעיניהם נפגשו, היה משהו משותף במבטי הגילוי והסקרנות.En: When their eyes met, there was something mutual in their looks of discovery and curiosity.He: אילעור הרגיש את דפיקות ליבו וניסה לשמור על קור רוח.En: Il'or felt his heart pounding and tried to maintain his composure.He: הוא התקרב אליה והתחיל לדבר.En: He approached her and began to speak.He: "שלום, אני אילעור," הוא אמר בקול שקט אך ברור.En: "Hello, I'm Il'or," he said in a quiet yet clear voice.He: "הי," ענתה טובה בחיוך, "אני טובה.En: "Hi," Tova responded with a smile, "I'm Tova."He: "שיחתן התחילה בזהירות, כל מילה נבחרת בקפידה.En: Their conversation started cautiously, each word chosen carefully.He: הם סיפרו אחד לשני את תקוותיהם, את החששות שמנקרים בלב, והסיבה שהביא אותם למקום הקדוש הזה.En: They shared with each other their hopes, the worries pecking at their hearts, and the reason that brought them to this holy place.He: ככל שהשיחה נמשכה, הם גילו יותר דומה מאשר שונה ביניהם.En: As the conversation continued, they discovered more similarities than differences between them.He: "אני מרגיש קצת אבוד," הודה אילעור.En: "I feel a bit lost," admitted Il'or.He: אחד הסודות שנשא תקופה ארוכה פתאום נחשף.En: One of the secrets he had carried for a long time was suddenly revealed.He: טובה הציעה חיוך מעודד.En: Tova offered an encouraging smile.He: "כולם מרגישים כך לפעמים," היא אמרה ברכות.En: "Everyone feels like that sometimes," she said gently.He: "אבל אני מאמינה שהמסע שלנו הוא מה שנחשב.En: "But I believe our journey is what matters."He: "בדקות האחרונות של השיחה, הכתלים שלהם נשמטו, והאמת הגדולה התגלתה - שניהם היו כאן מאותה סיבה.En: In the last minutes of the conversation, their walls dropped, and a significant truth was revealed - both of them were here for the same reason.He: פסח, חג של חירות והתחדשות, הפך לנקודת תפנית בחייהם.En: Passover, a holiday of freedom and renewal, became a turning point in their lives.He: במקום חומות, נוצר חיבור.En: Instead of walls, a connection was formed.He: כשהשמש יורדת והשמיים הופכים כתומים-זהובים, הם סיימו את השיחה בתקווה.En: As the sun sets and the sky turns golden-orange, they ended the conversation with hope.He: אילעור חזר הביתה עם תחושת מטרה חדשה, חיבור עם שורשיו, וטובה, עם ביטחון ואמונה מחודשים בדרכה.En: Il'or returned home with a sense of new purpose, a connection with his roots, and Tova, with renewed confidence and faith in her path.He: ביחד, הם גילו בתחילה ידידות שמוכיחה, שעם שיתוף והתמסרות, זרים יכולים להפוך לבעלי ברית עמוקים.En: Together, they discovered the beginnings of a friendship that proved, with sharing and dedication, strangers can become deep allies.He: האביב הביא איתו פריחה חדשה גם בחייהם האישיים.En: The spring brought with it a new bloom in their personal lives as well. Vocabulary Words:pilgrims: עולי רגלsublime: נשגבתponder: מהרהרdoubts: לבטיםcompose: קור רוחmutual: משותףcomposure: שלווהcautiously: בזהירותpecking: מנקריםsignificant: גדולהrenewal: התחדשותturning point: נקודת תפניתallies: בעלי בריתbloom: פריחהawakened: מתעוררתscents: ריחותmassive: גדולהgazing: מביטpurpose: מטרהheritage: מורשתהcuriosity: סקרנותencouraging: מעודדunveiled: נחשפהcompose: קור רוחascent: עלייהexposed: חשוףexplore: לבדוקbelong: להשתייךconfidence: ביטחוןdedication: התמסרותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the eerie tales surrounding Hotel Monaco in Philadelphia, located in the heart of Old City. Guests and staff alike have reported strange occurrences, from cold spots to mysterious doors opening and closing on their own. Could these phenomena be tied to the building's long history as a former bank, or is something more supernatural at play?  Tony uncovers the stories of those who have experienced the unsettling events firsthand and delves into theories about what might be causing the paranormal activity. Are the spirits of past tenants haunting the hotel, or is it the environment itself playing tricks on those who walk through its doors?

Previously on the Seventh Valkyrie, Cyrus and Strena are choked into unconsciousness and whisked away from the Old City by May and the Vesos. What's next for our well-meaning Valgardian who can't seem to catch a break? Find out next, on the Seventh Valkyrie! —--------------------- Thanks for listening to The Seventh Valkyrie! Sure love having you along for the ride.  To Support Us On Patreon (Plus get Bonus Features, Early Access, and the TABTA Archive): https://www.patreon.com/7thvalkyrie For 7th Valkyrie Gear and Apparel: https://store.7thvalkyrie.com/ To Join the Conversation/Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/theseventhvalkyrie/ To See the Series Come to Life: https://www.instagram.com/7thvalkyrie/ If You Don't Like My Voice Acting (Novelization and Ebooks): https://a.co/d/8ikI6dP  

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the eerie tales surrounding Hotel Monaco in Philadelphia, located in the heart of Old City. Guests and staff alike have reported strange occurrences, from cold spots to mysterious doors opening and closing on their own. Could these phenomena be tied to the building's long history as a former bank, or is something more supernatural at play?  Tony uncovers the stories of those who have experienced the unsettling events firsthand and delves into theories about what might be causing the paranormal activity. Are the spirits of past tenants haunting the hotel, or is it the environment itself playing tricks on those who walk through its doors?

In late 2024, Israel closed its embassy in Dublin, accusing the Irish government of extreme anti-Israel policies, antisemitic rhetoric, and double standards. Meanwhile, the small Jewish community in Ireland, numbering nearly 3,000, has faced antisemitism in the streets. AJC's Director of International Jewish Affairs, Rabbi Andrew Baker, joins us to discuss his recent meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, examples of antisemitic activity in Ireland, including Holocaust inversion and the chilling impact of widespread anti-Israel sentiment on Irish Jews. He also shares insights on Ireland's adoption of the IHRA working definition of antisemitism and the future of Holocaust remembrance in the country. ___ Resources: AJC Directly Addresses Antisemitism and Vilification of Israel in Ireland with the Prime Minister Listen – AJC Podcasts: -The Forgotten Exodus: with Hen Mazzig, Einat Admony, and more. -People of the Pod:  U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Gaza Reconstruction, Israeli Security, and the Future of Middle East Diplomacy Why Germany's Antisemitic Far-Right Party is Thriving Instead of Disappearing Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. __ Transcript of Conversation with Andrew Baker: Manya Brachear Pashman:   In December, Israel closed its embassy in Dublin, accusing the Irish government of extreme anti-Israel policies, antisemitic rhetoric, and double standards. Meanwhile, the small Jewish community in Ireland, numbering nearly 3000 has faced antisemitism in the streets. With us now to discuss the situation in Ireland, and his meeting with the Irish Prime Minister last week, is AJC's Director of International Jewish Affairs, Rabbi Andrew Baker, who also serves as the personal representative on combating antisemitism in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Andy, welcome to People of the Pod.  Andrew Baker:   Great to be here, Manya. Manya Brachear Pashman:   This situation did not develop overnight. Can you take our listeners back to the first clues that the relationship between Israel and Ireland was deteriorating? Andrew Baker:   Ireland has a small Jewish community, perhaps about 3000 people. And a significant number of them, maybe upwards toward 1000, also people with Israeli citizenship who moved to Ireland to work there with a number of the social media tech companies based in Ireland. Over the years, and certainly even predating October 7, in Ireland there's been a fairly high degree of anti-Israel animus. It's not dissimilar to what we may find in a number of other northern European countries. They view the political scene in the Middle East through a certain prism that creates and maybe amplifies this form of animus.  But that said, there have also been, I think, issues between this community and government policy, even as it's reflected in ceremonies marking Holocaust remembrance in Ireland. In many cases, the particular focus in that history of what happened to the Jewish people in Europe during World War II, the genocide of the Holocaust. While there may be commemoration events, in principle to market, they've really, in many ways, washed out the Jewish nature of that.  In 2016 I was an invited speaker to the official Holocaust Commemoration Day in Ireland. Almost the entire focus was on the refugees, at the time coming in from North Africa and the Middle East. I was actually the only person who spoke the word antisemitism at that event. You also had an effort through legislation to really separate out Israel, the occupied territories, as they understood it, and the name of this bill that was passed by the legislature was called the Occupied Territories Bill. Which sought to separate Israel, at least the territories commercially from Ireland, but it would have a very onerous impact, frankly, on any anyone, certainly members of the Jewish community, who would choose to visit Israel. If they purchased a kippa in The Old City of Jerusalem, brought it back with them to Ireland, under this law, if it were enacted, they could literally be arrested for that action.  So I think also at the time I made a visit there in 2019 in my OSC role, Israel was preparing to host the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv, and there was a very public campaign in Ireland to boycott the Eurovision contest. Advertisements calling for this on the side of buses, people in the state media already indicating that they were going to refuse to attend. So you had this sort of environment in Ireland, again, a good number of years before what happened on October 7, which really changed everything throughout Europe. Manya Brachear Pashman:   And now there has been a more moderate government recently elected in Ireland. Prime Minister Micheál Martin was in the United States last week in Washington, DC, and you actually met with him when he was here, correct?  Andrew Baker:   That's correct.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   Did you share some of these concerns? Did you address, for example, the Occupied Territories Bill with him? Andrew Baker:   Yes, we spent a bit over an hour together. I was joined also by Marina Rosenberg from the ADL. Our two organizations met. There were some initial plans that other organizations would also participate, but in the end, it was the two of us. One of the most significant issues that has arisen, it's partly why Israel closed its embassy, was the fact that Ireland has joined with South Africa in the charges brought before the ICJ, the International Court of Justice, accusing Israel of genocide. So our goal at this meeting was to raise a number of these issues, including that, including the status of the Occupied Territories bill.  But also, really to impress on him that the community itself was feeling, sieged, if you will, by these developments. And so we wanted him to understand that the anti-Israel animus, which at times, crosses over to a form of antisemitism, has had a direct impact on the Jews in Ireland.  It also was brought to the fore only this past January at this year's International Holocaust Remembrance event, Michael Higgins, the Irish president, spoke, even though the Jewish community had actually urged that he not be given a platform. He used the opportunity to focus on the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza. And again, by that, drawing an analogy between Israel, between the Jewish experience during the Holocaust and somehow Israel's treatment of Palestinians today. So this, too, was an issue we brought up with the Prime Minister. Manya Brachear Pashman:   But this prime minister has made some overtures to address antisemitism, right? I mean, his administration, for example, just announced it was adopting the working definition. Andrew Baker:   Yes, in fact, several weeks before coming to Washington, the prime minister did announce that Ireland would accept the international Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, the IHRA working definition of antisemitism. And we also have a set of global guidelines that some, I think, over over 30 countries now have adopted, that lay out measures that government should take. So we did, of course, discuss this with the prime minister. He indicated to us that he was in the process of appointing a national coordinator, someone who could sort of oversee the development of national strategy to combat anti semitism. This is a very important step, by the way, it's one that almost all, with only a couple of exceptions, EU Member States, have already done. So. It is good that Ireland is doing this. Of course, it comes quite late to the game in this the IHRA definition is very important, because it offers old and new examples of antisemitism, and to digress only for a moment, this IHRA definition began as the definition endorsed presented by the European monitoring center on racism and xenophobia, already 20 years ago. And in my AJC role at that time, I worked closely with the EUMC in the drafting and the adoption of that definition. And notably, it speaks about antisemitism related to Israel. Frankly, if one had that definition in front of him or her, you would be able to look at some of the actions, even by members of government, and certainly the President's own remarks in January, and say, well, this could constitute a form of antisemitism itself. Manya Brachear Pashman:   And did he address the bill legislation that is so troublesome? Andrew Baker:   Yes, he did. He indicated to us that the Occupied Territories Bill as drafted is probably unconstitutional, since it really concerns international trade and economics. This is the purview of Brussels for all EU member states. So in that regard, they're really not expected or permitted to have their own economic international policy. He also said it was probably unenforceable.  Now I asked him to simply dispel with this bill altogether. That was not something that he could agree to, but he did inform me that it would be, at least for now, off the legislative calendar. So we know there are others in Ireland who are pushing for that law to be redrafted and enacted. So this was somewhat reassuring to be told that no, at least this will not happen this year. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Though he adopted the IRA working definition, I know that he also received some pressure from activists to dispense of that, to not adopt it and to reject it. And he assured them that it was not legally binding.  Was that discouraging to hear? Or did he seem to be willing to implement it in training of law enforcement and education of students?  Andrew Baker:   Look, these are the very elements that we speak of when we speak about employing the IHRA definition. And as you said, it's identified as a non legally binding definition, but it ought to be used to advise, to inform law enforcement, the judiciary, if and when they address incidents of antisemitism. Again, he made the decision to adopt the definition, to accept the global guidelines only, only a few weeks ago, really. So how it will be used to what extent remains to be seen. I have to say we, and my ADL colleague indicated we're certainly prepared to work with the government to offer advice on how these things can be employed. We hope that they'll consider and take up our offer, but at this point, we have to see what happens. Manya Brachear Pashman:   You mentioned that the small Jewish community there is largely Israeli expats doing business. And they were certainly uncomfortable at Holocaust Remembrance event. Are there other examples of harassment or antisemitic behavior, assaults, protests. What are they seeing on a day to day basis? Andrew Baker:   Yes, first, I mean, the majority of the community are not Israelis, but there's a significant number who are. And I think what they're finding is, it's not unique, but it's intensive for them, that in schools, in the workplace, there's a high level of discomfort. And a result of this, where people may have the choice they will try not to identify publicly in some way that would signal to others that they're Jewish. There are incidents. There haven't really been violent attacks but clearly kids in school have been harassed and made to feel uncomfortable. Because they're Jewish because of this sort of strong anti-Israel animus.  There was, only shortly after we had our meeting, an incident in one of the resort towns in Ireland where Israeli tourists in a restaurant were harassed by other patrons. They were cursed. They were spit at. It was the sort of thing, and the local council did issue a kind of apology. But I think it illustrates that when you have such a high level of anti-Israel animus, which at times can be just a harshly critical view of Israel or Israel's government, but it can spill over and create a sense that there is, as we've termed it, a kind of ambient antisemitism. It is sort of in the atmosphere, and so it does have an impact on this small Jewish community. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Last year, Israel recalled its ambassador to Dublin. It closed its embassy in December, but in May, it actually recalled its ambassador, after Ireland announced, along with other countries, Norway, Spain, Slovenia, that it would recognize a Palestinian state. And I'm curious if there's something about Ireland's history that informs this approach? Andrew Baker:   I think that's partly true. Look, first of all, Ireland had a somewhat checkered role, even during the Holocaust. You know, the Irish Ambassador government signed a condolence book when Adolf Hitler died. And it accepted German refugees after the war, but it was really quite reluctant to accept even some small number of Jewish refugees. And I think over time, Ireland in its own fight for independence with Great Britain, maybe drew the same analogy to Palestinians. This notion of being a colonialist subject. Perhaps there are those connections that people make as well.  But in the case with the Israeli ambassador first being withdrawn, and then the embassy closed, unfortunately, much of the normal diplomatic relations that an ambassador wants to do, is expected to do, were really precluded from Israeli Ambassador Erlich. Gatherings of political parties where diplomats as a kind of standard rule, invited to attend, she was not invited. Other events the same was true. So there was also a frustration to be ambassador in what ought to be a friendly country, a fellow democracy, a member of the European Union, and yet to be made a kind of de facto persona non grata was a quite troubling experience. Manya Brachear Pashman:   So whether there was an ambassador or an embassy there didn't seem to matter. They were still being excluded from diplomatic events already. Andrew Baker:   The Israeli government made the decision that they needed to do something dramatic to express the state of affairs and this discomfort, and that was first through recalling the ambassador, but ultimately, As you pointed out, essentially closing the embassy, that's a dramatic step, and some might disagree, particularly if you have Israeli citizens that would otherwise want the services of an embassy in that country, but they believe this was one way of sending a message, and I think it was a message that was received.  I would point out that following our meeting with the Prime Minister, it drew significant attention in the Irish press. Perhaps one of the most prominent read newspapers in Ireland, The Independent, this past Sunday, had an editorial that spoke about our meeting with the Prime Minister and really called on the government to reassess its relationship with Israel. In other words, to try and repair that relationship. So if it leads to that, then I think we will feel it was well worth it. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Going back to the Holocaust Remembrance events that seem to be a continuing issue. Did you speak with the Prime Minister about the Jewish community perhaps having a role in organizing those commemorations from now on? Andrew Baker:   We did. The fact is, there has been a Holocaust Educational Trust organization that had some government support, but it's separate from the Jewish community that has been responsible for organizing these events. As I noted when I was invited in 2016, this was the organization that organized it, but it has sort of fallen out of favor with the Jewish community. There have been internal tensions, and again, as a result of this last event in January, the Jewish community has asked the government to really be given the authority to to organize these events.  I have to point out that it does have, typically, the participation of senior figures in the government. When I was there, the prime minister at the time spoke, and members of the High Court participated, the Mayor of Dublin. So I think that level of participation is important and should continue. But I think the problem we're seeing is that even that history is being instrumentalized, so we need to be certain that doesn't continue. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Andy, a number of Jewish leaders declined to meet with Prime Minister Martin, given the tension and animosity Jews in Ireland have been facing. Why did you meet with him?  Andrew Baker:   AJC values, sees itself as playing an important diplomatic role, not simply with Ireland, but with various countries. And while some other organizations felt in the end, they should not participate, because by not talking to the Irish Prime Minister that was sending a message, our approach is rather quite the opposite. It's important to talk. I'm not sure that it's always the easiest conversations, and the results may not always be all that we would hope them to be, but I want to say we're in this for the long haul. We've been back and forth to Ireland, with other countries, of course, as well over the years. We hope that those visits and these meetings will continue. Frankly, it's only by this kind of ongoing engagement, I believe that we can really make a difference, and that's what we're all about. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Well Andy, thank you so much for joining us.  Andrew Baker:  You're welcome, Manya.

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Thursday morning, the 20th of March, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We start in the Gospel of Matthew 27:54: “Truly this was the Son of God!” Then if you go to Mark 15:39, the very same comment: “Truly this Man was the Son of God!”It took gentiles, unbelievers, to acknowledge that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. You see when they saw what was happening, the earthquakes; the rocks splitting; the graves opening; the saints walking around; a terrible reverence came over them. What saddens me so much at this Easter season, is that there are some churches that do not even celebrate Good Friday. Oh, they celebrate Easter Sunday, The Resurrection, and so do I by the way, but there is a lack of reverence shown for the incredible price that our Lord Jesus Christ paid for our debt and our sin. There is a lack of respect and reverence shown. No crucifixion, no resurrection! I remember Michael Cassidy saying that once and I have never forgotten it. Without the crucifixion there can be no resurrection. Jill and I as new believers, we would come home from church on Good Friday and quietly sit in the garden, maybe with a cup of tea, and just humbly reflect on the gigantic price that Jesus paid for our sinful lives. There is much more reverence required in the church today. I am even talking about dress code. When you go to a special meeting, you get dressed up, don't you? - A wedding or maybe a funeral, but what about coming to church?I always remember one particular Good Friday, we decided at Shalom, to show the movie, The Passion of the Christ. Yes, it is very graphic and maybe for younger children it is not even appropriate, but I want to tell you, I watched that movie and when the movie was finished and the people quietly started leaving our church, I was riveted to my chair. I could not get out of my chair. I was the only one left in the church and I wept and I wept.I went to Israel with my wife, Jill. We went to the Old City and I went to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. As I walked in through those big doors, there are massive doors, there is a little bench inside and on the right-hand side are steps up to where they say was Golgotha. There are two places in Israel, the other one is the garden tomb, which is very special as well, but that particular time, I sat down on that bench and I just broke down. I started to weep uncontrollably. My dear wife had to try and comfort me when I realised what our beloved Master had done for us. This Easter time, please, spend time in the presence of God. Jesus bless you and goodbye.

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the eerie history of Old City Cemetery in Gonzales, Texas. This historic cemetery is steeped in the bloodshed and bravery of the Texas Revolution, but it's also home to ghostly legends that continue to intrigue both visitors and paranormal enthusiasts. Hear about the soldiers who fought for Texas independence and who may never have left the cemetery, as well as the chilling phenomena that have been reported throughout the years.   As Tony delves deeper into the haunting of Old City Cemetery, he uncovers stories of phantom footsteps, the mysterious "woman in white," and eerie encounters with ghostly soldiers. What's the truth behind these haunting tales, and are the spirits of the past still lingering on in this historic burial ground?

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the eerie history of Old City Cemetery in Gonzales, Texas. This historic cemetery is steeped in the bloodshed and bravery of the Texas Revolution, but it's also home to ghostly legends that continue to intrigue both visitors and paranormal enthusiasts. Hear about the soldiers who fought for Texas independence and who may never have left the cemetery, as well as the chilling phenomena that have been reported throughout the years.   As Tony delves deeper into the haunting of Old City Cemetery, he uncovers stories of phantom footsteps, the mysterious "woman in white," and eerie encounters with ghostly soldiers. What's the truth behind these haunting tales, and are the spirits of the past still lingering on in this historic burial ground?

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For over two years, I, Chaz Volk, successfully released one episode of Jewish content per week. Each episode averaged 30 minutes, offering Torah insights and glimpses into Jewish diasporic cultures. This endeavor was nothing less than a passion project—one that I balanced alongside my day-to-day work life. My primary goal was to learn. Coming from a conservative/secular Jewish background, my knowledge was limited. It still is, humbly speaking. However, I am proud to say that I have grown tremendously since the show's inception. I write this with a deep sense of care and pride, knowing how far I've come from my initial understanding. The show opened doors, connecting me with rabbis, coaches, actors, professionals, musicians, and content creators. I had the unique opportunity to learn from so many incredible voices, exploring the theology of Judaism through its many lenses. The show itself achieved notable success, ranking as the 17th-largest Jewish podcast in the world from 2023 to the present. Occasionally, I even received public recognition for my work. Despite not considering myself a thought leader (seriously, I've only ever been a student), I was able to foster a community. The learning experience was so personally fulfilling that it ultimately inspired me to study Torah full-time at Aish HaTorah, embracing the rich Jewish tradition of yeshiva. While in Israel, I had the honor of recording in-person interviews at a studio in the Old City. Unfortunately, that studio shut down, forcing my show into an unexpected hiatus. But as Hashem would have it (because there's no such thing as luck—only Hashem), I was invited to speak for Aish's "Gesher" program. I was granted one-time access to a rabbi's camera and microphone equipment, seizing the opportunity to publicly share my story. In my speech, I revealed the two other reasons I created this show: To make it clear, once and for all, that there is NO SUCH THING AS A BAD JEW Revenge Why revenge? Tune in to find out. 00:00 Parshas Mishpatim 06:52 Historical Context of Slavery Laws 10:12 Hebrews' Mindset  13:52 A Shameful Quarrel 16:23 Final Moments 18:34 Variations of Judaism 24:33 The Dream 25:53 Disconnection 30:32 THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A BAD JEW 34:08 Divine Justice 34:40 A Revenge Story About Chaz Volk: Chaz Volk grew up in Thousand Oaks, California, where he began his Torah studies until becoming Bar Mitzvah at Temple Etz Chaim. From a young age, he was keenly aware of his uniqueness and often found himself the token Jew in non-Jewish settings. In middle school, Chaz experienced his first encounter with antisemitism—an experience that, rather than distancing him from his heritage, only strengthened his connection to his Jewish identity. Later, he attended San Francisco State University, where he became deeply involved with SF Hillel as both a volunteer and an intern. From early on, he recognized the university's social climate and its stance on Jews and Zionism. Chaz eventually became the lead plaintiff in the class-action lawsuit Volk v. CSU Board of Trustees—a case that he and his legal representation won. Since then, he has proudly embraced his Jewish identity and actively participated in Jewish communities across Southern California. Most recently, Chaz experienced an emotional awakening during an organized trip to Israel. There, he adopted new Jewish practices that remain an integral part of his life today. Currently, he is a volunteer and frequent participant in Aish HaTorah's programming. Through this show, he aims to promote Aish's programs, events, and resources while sharing valuable Jewish teachings. Connect with Bad Jew: BadJew.co https://linktr.ee/badjew BadJewPod@gmail.com Ig @BadJewPod TikTok @BadJewPod