Podcasts about Old City

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Jerusalem's Secret: Unveiling a Treasure of Knowledge Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-09-29-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: בצהרי יום קריר בסתיו בירושלים, עיר העתיקה הייתה מלאה חיים.En: On a cool autumn afternoon in Jerusalem, the Old City was full of life.He: קישוטי סוכות צבעוניים תלויים מעל הסמטאות הצרות, ושוקי העיר רחשו בשמחה.En: Colorful Sukkot decorations hung above the narrow alleys, and the city's markets buzzed with joy.He: אבי, מדריך תיירים מלא סקרנות והרפתקאות, הסתובב רגוע בין האורחים שלו.En: Avi, a tour guide full of curiosity and adventure, wandered calmly among his guests.He: הוא שמע סיפורים על אוצר אבוד שנמצא במעבה החומות העתיקות, ואחד הסיפורים הגיע לידיו בצורת מפה מסתורית שהוא קיבל מאחד המבקרים.En: He had heard stories of a lost treasure hidden deep within the ancient walls, and one of the stories reached him in the form of a mysterious map he received from one of the visitors.He: "חייבים לבדוק את זה," אמר בהתלהבות לשירה, חברתו הספקנית.En: "We must check this out," he said excitedly to Shira, his skeptical friend.He: "אולי זה יוביל אותנו למשהו מדהים!En: "Maybe it will lead us to something amazing!"He: "שירה גלגלה עיניים.En: Shira rolled her eyes.He: "אבי, זה רק סיפור.En: "Avi, it's just a story.He: הרי אנחנו יודעים כמה אמיתות יש בסיפורים כאלה.En: We know how much truth there is in tales like these."He: "בינתיים, אלי, מומחה היסטורי של ירושלים וחבר קרוב של אבי, הצטרף אליהם.En: Meanwhile, Eli, a historian specializing in Jerusalem and a close friend of Avi, joined them.He: "מה קורה פה?En: "What's going on here?"He: " שאל הוא בסקרנות, כשהוא רואה את המפה בידי אבי.En: he asked with curiosity, seeing the map in Avi's hands.He: "מצאנו מפה לאוצר!En: "We found a treasure map!He: אני מרגיש שאנחנו ממש קרובים לחשיפה הגדולה הבאה בירושלים," אמר אבי בחיוך מלא קסם.En: I feel like we are so close to the next big discovery in Jerusalem," said Avi with a charming smile.He: המפה הייתה מלאה ברמזים מסתוריים וכתובות עתיקות.En: The map was filled with mysterious clues and ancient inscriptions.He: הזמן היה קצר, שכן חוגגי החג מילאו את הרחובות, ולכל רמז היה צורך בדיוק רב כדי להבין את כוונתו.En: Time was short, as holiday celebrants filled the streets, and each clue required great precision to understand its meaning.He: שלושת החברים הסתובבו ברחובות העתיקים, מנסים לפתור את הסודות של המפה.En: The three friends wandered through the ancient streets, trying to solve the map's secrets.He: השמש החלה לשקוע ביום האחרון של סוכות, ותחושת דחיפות מילאה את אבי.En: The sun began to set on the last day of Sukkot, and a sense of urgency filled Avi.He: הם הגיעו לפינה נסתרת בחומות, שם הבחינו בפתח שנראה כחסום במשך שנים.En: They arrived at a hidden corner in the walls, where they noticed an opening that seemed to have been blocked for years.He: "זה כאן," הכריז אלי בהתלהבות, תוך כדי שהוא מסיים לחבר את הרמזים.En: "It's here," announced Eli excitedly, as he finished piecing together the clues.He: "פתח הסוד נמצא פה.En: "The secret entrance is here."He: "בהתרגשות, שלושת החברים נכנסו דרך הפתח ולחקרו את המעבר הנסתר.En: With excitement, the three friends entered through the opening and explored the hidden passage.He: בפנים, במקום אוצר רגיל, מצאו מגילה עתיקה מלאה במסמכים היסטוריים על העיר העתיקה.En: Inside, instead of an ordinary treasure, they found an ancient scroll filled with historical documents about the Old City.He: אבי הביט במגילה בהשתאות.En: Avi looked at the scroll in awe.He: "זהו אוצר של ידע," אמר, לבו מלא בהערכה חדשה להיסטוריה שסביבו ולמסורות הקדומות של ירושלים.En: "This is a treasure of knowledge," he said, his heart filled with newfound appreciation for the history around him and the ancient traditions of Jerusalem.He: שירה, אבי ואלי חזרו לביתם שלובי ידיים, כשהם יודעים שהם גילו לא רק חלק מהעבר של העיר, אלא גם ערכים של חברות והעדפת המסע והתהליך יותר מהתוצאה הסופית.En: Shira, Avi, and Eli returned home hand in hand, knowing they had uncovered not just a part of the city's past, but values of friendship and the preference for the journey and process over the final outcome.He: זאת הייתה ההרפתקה שלהם, והם נהנו מכל רגע.En: This was their adventure, and they enjoyed every moment of it. Vocabulary Words:autumn: סתיוdecorations: קישוטיםcuriosity: סקרנותadventure: הרפתקאותwandered: הסתובבtreasure: אוצרmysterious: מסתוריתskeptical: ספקניתrolled her eyes: גלגלה עינייםtales: סיפוריםhistorian: מומחה היסטוריinscriptions: כתובותprecision: דיוק רבurgency: דחיפותnoticed: הבחינוblocked: חסוםentrance: פתחordinary: רגילscroll: מגילהawe: השתאותnewfound: חדשהappreciation: הערכהtraditions: מסורותjourney: מסעprocess: תהליךoutcome: תוצאהbeyond: מעברuncovered: גילוancient: עתיקfilled: מלאהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Unraveling the Mysteries of Yerushalayim's Hidden Treasure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-09-28-07-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: ירושלים, עיר עתיקה שבליבה חיה היסטוריה בת אלפי שנים.En: Yerushalayim, an ancient city at whose heart lives a history thousands of years old.He: הרחובות הצרים והמפותלים של העיר העתיקה מלאים בקישוטים צבעוניים לחג הסוכות.En: The narrow, winding streets of the Old City are filled with colorful decorations for the festival of Sukkot.He: ריחות תבלינים ואוכל מציפים את השוק העמוס, והאוויר מהדהד בצהלת חג.En: The scents of spices and food fill the bustling market, and the air echoes with the joy of the holiday.He: אליאב פסע בין הדוכנים עם מרים ונועה.En: Eliyav walked between the stalls with Miryam and Noa.He: מרים החזיקה בלולב ואתרוג, ונועה הסתכלה על חנויות התכשיטים הרבות, אך מחשבותיו של אליאב היו במקום אחר.En: Miryam was holding a lulav and etrog, and Noa was looking at the many jewelry shops, but Eliyav's thoughts were elsewhere.He: בראשו רצה לגלות את האמת על חפץ מסתורי שנעלם בחנות עתיקות בקרן הרחוב.En: In his mind, he wanted to uncover the truth about a mysterious object that disappeared from an antique shop at the corner of the street.He: אליאב היה נער סקרן ואוהב הרפתקאות.En: Eliyav was a curious and adventure-loving boy.He: הוא שמר יומן ישן ובו הערות על אגדות מקומיות ומסתוריות שאסף במשך השנים.En: He kept an old journal filled with notes on local legends and mysteries that he had collected over the years.He: ביומן כתב פעם על חפץ מבורך בשם "אבן הבינה" שאמרו כי יש לה כוחות קסם.En: In his journal, he once wrote about a blessed object called the "Stone of Understanding," which was said to possess magical powers.He: חפץ זה נעלם פתאום מתוך החנות העתיקה שאותה כלך במדרגת אבן אחת סודית.En: This object had suddenly disappeared from the old shop, accessed by a single, secret stone step.He: החנות הייתה קטנה ומבולגנת, עם מדפים מלאים בספרים ישנים ומעט פריטים משונים.En: The shop was small and cluttered, with shelves full of old books and a few odd items.He: בעלי החנות, אדם קשיש עם עיניים מנצנצות, היה סודי ושמר את כל המידע לעצמו.En: The shop owner, an elderly man with sparkling eyes, was secretive and kept all the information to himself.He: אליאב החליט להתעמק במסתורין, למרות שמרים ונועה היו סקפטיות ולא גילו עניין.En: Eliyav decided to delve into the mystery, even though Miryam and Noa were skeptical and showed no interest.He: "אני חושב שמשהו קורה שם," לחש אליאב בהתרגשות, אך חברותיו רק צחקו ומיהרו להתערב בשוק.En: "I think something is happening there," Eliyav whispered excitedly, but his friends only laughed and rushed to blend into the market.He: לרגע אחד בפרק הסוכה, אליאב החליט לדלג על החגיגות כדי לעקוב אחרי עוד רמז מהיומן.En: For a moment during the Sukkot festival, Eliyav decided to skip the celebrations to follow another clue from his journal.He: באחד הערבים, לאחר שהתנשם עמוק מספר פעמים, אליאב נכנס לחנות.En: One evening, after taking several deep breaths, Eliyav entered the shop.He: הוא התחזה לקונה מתעניין ופתאום הרגיש דחף להמשיך פנימה.En: He posed as an interested customer and suddenly felt a push to go deeper inside.He: מעבר למדף מיושן למחצה מצא דלת חבויה.En: Beyond a partially outdated shelf, he found a hidden door.He: הוא דחף את הדלת ונכנס למקום אפלולי.En: He pushed the door and entered a dimly lit room.He: החדר היה מלא ספרים עתיקים וביניהם עמדה האבן, מוארת באור עדין.En: The room was filled with ancient books, and among them stood the stone, illuminated by a gentle light.He: המוכר ישב בפינה, מסדר עתיקים.En: The shopkeeper sat in the corner, arranging antiques.He: "אתה מצאתי," חייך אליו המוכר.En: "You have found it," the shopkeeper smiled at him.He: "הגענו הנה לשמור על האבן כחלק מטקס הגנה עתיק.En: "We are here to guard the stone as part of an ancient protective ritual.He: היא לא מזיקה, רק מזכירה את העבר.En: It causes no harm; it only reminds us of the past."He: "אליאב התרשם מהגילוי.En: Eliyav was impressed by the discovery.He: הוא חזר אל חבריו, מלא התרגשות, חולק את הסיפור.En: He returned to his friends, filled with excitement, sharing his story.He: פתאום הוא הבין עד כמה חשוב לשמר מסורת ולהכיר את השכבות העמוקות של ההיסטוריה הסובבת אותנו.En: Suddenly he realized how important it is to preserve tradition and to recognize the deep layers of history that surround us.He: כך, עזב אליאב את העיר העתיקה, מחייך ומלא הערכה חדשה לחיים הסוררים בין קירות האבנים של ירושלים.En: Thus, Eliyav left the Old City, smiling and filled with a newfound appreciation for the vibrant life between the stone walls of Yerushalayim. Vocabulary Words:ancient: עתיקהnarrow: צריםwinding: מפותליםfestival: חגdecorations: קישוטיםbustling: עמוסechoes: מהדהדadventure-loving: אוהב הרפתקאותjournal: יומןmysterious: מסתוריblessed: מבורךpossess: יש להdisappeared: נעלםsecretive: סודיskeptical: סקפטיותdelve: להתעמקexcitement: התרגשותcluttered: מבולגנתshelves: מדפיםodd: משוניםprotective: הגנהritual: טקסharm: מזיקהdiscovery: גילויpreserve: לשמרappreciation: הערכהvibrant: סורריםuncover: לגלותrecognized: מזכירהlayers: שכבותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

If the Ananei HaKavod first surrounded the Jewish people when they left Mitzrayim, why do we celebrate Sukkos in Tishrei? The Gra explains that Sukkos commemorates the clouds that returned after the cheit ha'eigel and the forgiveness of Yom Kippur. These were not the clouds of an innocent relationship. They were the clouds that came back.Being forgiven does not always mean that we know how to feel close again. Sukkos is Hashem's answer to that fear: Come sit with Me. In this shiur, delivered in the Cardo in the Old City of Yerushalayim, Rav Burg explains that the walls of the sukkah as Hashem's embrace and the powerful lesson Rav Aryeh Levine taught a young man who tried to hide from him.Once we experience what it means to be welcomed back by Hashem, it must change the way we see and welcome every Jew.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Unveiling Secrets of the Western Wall: A Journey Home Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-09-14-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: החומות של העיר העתיקה בירושלים הסתירו סודות במשך שנים רבות.En: The walls of the Old City of Jerusalem have hidden secrets for many years.He: בין חריצי האבנים של הכותל המערבי, הכותל שלדורות כתבו עליו משאלות ותפילות, הסתתרה פיסת נייר מסתורית.En: Among the cracks of the stones of the Western Wall, the wall upon which generations have written wishes and prayers, lay a mysterious piece of paper.He: באמצע סתיו, בתקופת ראש השנה, כאשר העלים החומים ניתקו מהעצים והתעופפו ברוח, אריאלה מצאה פסקה זו.En: In the middle of autumn, during the time of Rosh Hashanah, when the brown leaves detached from the trees and flew in the wind, Ariella found this note.He: היא הייתה אישה צעירה, מחפשת השראה וחיבור עמוק יותר לשורשים שלה.En: She was a young woman, seeking inspiration and a deeper connection to her roots.He: מדי שנה בערב הזה, הייתה מגיעה לכותל, מחפשת את השקט והשלווה שאולי רק העיר העתיקה יכולה להציע.En: Every year on this evening, she would come to the Wall, searching for the peace and tranquility that perhaps only the Old City could offer.He: בוקר אחד, כאשר התהלכה בין המוני האנשים, הבחינה בפתק קטן תקוע בין האבנים.En: One morning, as she walked among the crowd, she noticed a small note stuck between the stones.He: היא הוציאה את הפתק בעדינות וקראה את המילים: "חפשי תשובות בהיסטוריה שלך".En: She gently extracted the note and read the words: "Seek answers in your history."He: זה היה פתק מלא בסמלים מוזרים שלא זיהתה.En: It was a note full of strange symbols that she did not recognize.He: גבריאל עבד כמדריך מרכז מורשת הכותל.En: Gabriel worked as a guide at the Western Wall Heritage Center.He: הוא אהב להחיות את הסיפורים העתיקים של העיר.En: He loved bringing the city's ancient stories to life.He: כשאריאלה הציגה בפניו את המכתב, הסתקרנה יותר מכפי שהאמינה.En: When Ariella presented him with the letter, her curiosity grew more than she had anticipated.He: היא ביקשה את עזרתו לפענח את המילים ואת הסמלים האלו.En: She asked for his help in deciphering these words and symbols.He: במשך שבועות, ישבו שניהם במשרדו של גבריאל, בין ספרים ישנים וכתבים בלויים.En: For weeks, the two sat in Gabriel's office, surrounded by old books and worn manuscripts.He: הם חיפשו כל רמז אפשרי.En: They searched for every possible clue.He: גבריאל, עם ניסיונו הרב, הצליח לקשר בין הסמלים לבין תקופה עתיקה שבה חיה משפחתה של אריאלה בירושלים.En: Gabriel, with his extensive experience, was able to link the symbols to an ancient period when Ariella's family lived in Jerusalem.He: הימים חלפו, והם התקרבו לפתרון החידה.En: Days passed, and they approached the solution to the mystery.He: בערב אחד, כאשר אור השמש הזהוב חימם את הכותל, גילו כי המכתב רומז על תיבה קבורה מתחת לאבנים.En: One evening, when the golden sunlight warmed the wall, they discovered that the letter hinted at a box buried beneath the stones.He: התיבה הייתה מלאה בחפצים ישנים וסיפורים של משפחתה של אריאלה.En: The box was filled with old objects and stories of Ariella's family.He: לבסוף, הבינה אריאלה את המשמעות העמוקה של מכתבים אלו.En: In the end, Ariella understood the profound meaning of these letters.He: היא חשה חיבור חזק יותר לשורשיה ולאמונתה.En: She felt a stronger connection to her roots and her faith.He: בזכות פיסת נייר קטנה ומסתורית, הצליחה לחבר מחדש את חוליות השרשרת המשפחתית שאבדה מזמן.En: Thanks to a small and mysterious piece of paper, she managed to reconnect the family chain links that had been lost long ago.He: הכותל המערבי עוד עומד, שומר על סודותיו העתיקים.En: The Western Wall still stands, guarding its ancient secrets.He: עכשיו, גם אריאלה מחזיקה בחלק מאותו סוד, כמאור נחמה וזיכרון משפחתי שיחזיק לדורות הבאים.En: Now, Ariella also holds part of that secret, as a source of comfort and a family memory that will be preserved for generations to come. Vocabulary Words:hidden: הסתירוcrack: חריץdetached: נותקוtranquility: שלווהgently: בעדינותextracted: הוציאdeciphering: לפענחsymbols: סמליםmanuscripts: כתביםextensive: רבclue: רמזprofound: עמוקהmysterious: מסתוריתroots: שורשיםpreserved: שיחזיקancient: עתיקיםgenerations: דורותcuriosity: הסתקרנהsolution: פתרוןdiscovered: גילוburied: קבורהlinked: קשרexperienced: עם ניסיונוfaith: אמונהmystery: חידהworn: בלוייםapproached: התקרבוhinted: רומזchain: חוליותcomfort: נחמהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

It's Friday, September 4th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Radical Hindus tear apart house of Christians in India More disturbing persecution news against Christians in India. We are just now learning about what happened in early July to a Christian family in Chhattisgarh State. After the believers refused to participate in a Hindu reconversion ceremony called Ghar Wapsi, a radical Hindu mob tore down the roof of the family's home, leaving seven people exposed to heavy monsoon rains and unable to live safely in the structure, reports International Christian Concern.  Around 8:00 a.m. on July 2nd, a group of nearly 100 anti-Christian activists surrounded the home of “Kamal Sinha” to force him to undergo Ghar Wapsi, a reconversion ceremony back to Hinduism. When Sinha refused, tensions escalated, and the mob climbed onto the roof and ripped it apart.  The man explained, “All of our harvested crops were drenched in the rainwater after the roof was destroyed.” The leader of the mob, named Dhruv, confronted Sinha, demanding that he and his family renounce Christianity.   He said, “By becoming Christians, you have polluted the village and defiled our gods and goddesses. You should not live here. You do not worship our deities, do not offer coconuts or other offerings, and do not accept the prasad given to our gods. And you follow another religion and another God. Therefore, leave the village. Otherwise, you will not be allowed to live here. We will stop your farming, demolish your house, and drive your entire family out.”  As a result of the attack and ongoing pressure, Sinha's family was forced to shut down their small grocery shop. The mob also cut off the water and electricity connections to the Christian family's house.  Just this year, hundreds of Christian families in Chhattisgarh, India have become homeless, building temporary shelters in the nearby forest. Please pray that God's grace would be sufficient for these hurting believers and God's power would be made perfect in their weakness, as 2 Corinthians 12:9 articulates. Send a polite, 4-sentence note to Vinay Kwatra, the Indian Ambassador to America, asking that he urge his government to protect Christians from the radical Hindus who persecute them. Address it to the Embassy of India, 2107 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008. 192 House Democrats refused to disavow socialism On September 1st, almost every House Democrat voted against a congressional resolution disavowing socialism and calling for the enactment of President Trump's election security bill known as the SAVE America Act, reports the New York Post. The non-binding resolution, introduced by Republican Congressman Jeff Crank of Colorado, asked lawmakers to condemn and denounce “socialism in all its forms,” including the increasingly influential Democratic Socialists of America movement, and oppose the implementation of socialist policies in the United States.  The resolution passed in a 220-192 vote, with 192 Democrats opposing the measure.   Only eight Democrats voted with all the Republicans in support of the resolution. They included Representatives Kathy Castor of Florida, Henry Cuellar of Texas, Don Davis of North Carolina, Jared Golden of Maine, Vicente Gonzalez of Texas, Marie Perez of Washington, Darren Soto of Florida, and Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico. The resolution also called Congress to: “Reaffirm its support for free, fair and secure elections. “Reiterate that American elections are for American citizens only. “Recommit itself to upholding the Constitution of the United States. “Call for the enactment of the SAVE America Act to ensure election security, increase public confidence in America's voting system, and close loopholes in order to prevent noncitizens from voting in elections.” Call your two senators at 202-224-3121, 24 hours a day/7 days a week, and ask them to vote for the SAVE America Act which will ensure that only U.S. citizens can vote in the elections.  Tell the Capitol Switchboard operator to patch you through in two separate calls and wait for the option to leave a voicemail message on an issue of concern. ICE looking to create national database of voters In a bid to tackle voter fraud, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is preparing to award a contract worth up to $5 million to a company that will create a national database of voters. ICE first explained what the contract would entail in a document published last week. The document said, “The purpose … is for the handling and secure delivery of publicly available voter registration files and voter history files to support Homeland Security Investigations fraud detection and data segmentation activities.” ICE says that the agency will initially provide a list of specific states it wants to acquire public voter registration files from, though the successful contractor will need to have the capability to obtain data from all 50 states. America's declining fertility rate In an article entitled “What can we do about low fertility rates?”, World Magazine reported that American fertility has dropped dramatically. Among 1,000 women of childbearing age, they will only have 1,600 children.  That's well under the 2,100 children needed to hold a population steady. In its 2026 State of Fertility Report called “The Demographic Dead End,” the Institute for Family Studies wrote, “The evidence suggests the explanation for this may be more cultural than financial. After all, there are identifiable differences between those who are having children and those who are not.” Among Americans under 30, regular churchgoers want three children and those who never attend church want about two. Psalm 127:3 declares, “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him.” Minnesota: 1 person killed, 5 people injured including 2 police officers Authorities confirmed that at least one person was killed during Wednesday's shooting in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, reports One America News. On Wednesday afternoon, September 2nd, five individuals were wounded, including two police officers near the Minneapolis Convention Center. Saturday Evening Post to cease publication And finally, after 205 years, the Saturday Evening Post, the famed magazine that printed its first issues on Ben Franklin's Old City printing press and whose Norman Rockwell covers defined the optics of quintessential 20th-century Americana, will print its last issue early next year, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer. According to the Mystic Museum of Art, Rockwell's earnest and unpretentious attitude to his work also characterized his subject matter. He said, “I showed the America I knew and observed to others who might not have noticed.” Rockwell loved looking at the people around him: middle class children, families, and adults, as they played, worked, visited a doctor, or fixed a flat tire. He had an eye for everyday settings. By turns humorous and deeply moving, Rockwell's subjects found an enthusiastic public. According to The Saturday Evening Post, his work helped raise its subscription base to 6,900,000 nationwide by 1960. Sadly, subscribers received a letter in the September issue, which arrived in mailboxes this week, stating that the January/February 2027 issue of The Saturday Evening Post will be the publication's last printed edition. A piece of America has died. However, it will continue to publish online. Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, September 4th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

This week, we're diving back into: Snarling Strays, the 19th Chapter of Season 1, where on the shady edges of the Old City, the Machine King's plan begins to take effect I've worked with my Audio Artist Zoran to infuse this chapter with more magic, more wonder, and more incredible artistry. And along the way, we're taking a look back at the Seventh Valkyrie journey, as we make our way towards Season 3 —--------------------- 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  

The two great Dans of history - Dan Snow and Dan Jones - team up to explore the stories behind some of the world's best historical sites. Dan Jones explains the mysteries of the Templars' Tunnels in the Old City of Acre and Dan Snow tells the story of Nelson's last moments on HMS Victory (now in Portsmouth's historic dockyard). They explore the myths and reality of Harselik - believed to be the site of Troy- as well as Easter Island and Runnymede where the Magna Carta was signed.If you want more of Dan Jones, you can check out his podcast This Is History. They are giving History Hit listeners 90% off their first month on Patreon. Consider it This Is History's royal court with bonus episodes, BTS, ALL ad-free. Claim your place just in time for their new season, The Tudors, launching on September 22. Use code: DAN at checkout! https://www.patreon.com/c/Thisishistory/membershipDan Snow's History Hit is now available on YouTube! Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/@DSHHPodcastSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com.Dan Snow's History Hit is a History Hit podcast.History Hit is part of Little Dot Studios, a Certified B Corp™. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're talking about how a judge is finally taking on dysfunction in the Sheriff's Office, students and teachers across the commonwealth are waiting for test scores, and why an Old City movie theater is closed. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz talk about these stories and the thousands of athletes and spectators watching the Philadelphia Cycling Classic this weekend. Plus, for our final segment just for City Cast Philly Neighbors, we're chatting with the newest member of our team who's gonna share some deep Philly cuts.  Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  After six years of chaos in Philly Sheriff's Office, Rochelle Bilal must answer to judges The Phils Honored Rochelle Bilal?  Philadelphia's state test scores are delayed this year  Paying parents to become influencers and other priorities for Philly schools superintendent in 2026-27 Ritz Five movie theater shut down indefinitely due to fire code violation Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here.  Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Fitler Club Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise

* Vivane: The Theran Quarter* The Mailbox is empty!* Catching up with life stuff* GenCon and upcoming product delivery* Theran Quarter: aka The Old City or the Walled City* Walled off from the rest of the city.* Overgovernor's Palace* Least damaged by the Scourge and most rebuilt since then* The Grand Walk* North and South Barracks* Walls along the Flamewalk River* Contrast with Barsaivian Vivane* Wealth, class, exoticism of influences from other cultures* Aquaducts providing water from the river, also used for riot control.* Presentation and design; white, clean, imposing.* Inspired by 19th and early 20th Century impressions of ancient Rome and Greece* The Hanging Ziggurats* More exoticism; display of magical might* The Wedge: Middle class homes and businesses* Artisan District* Theran Quarter Slave Market* Presenting things to the player characters; experiences and sensations* Play up the differences and cosmopolitan influence of the Empire* What's in store for the future?Find and Follow:Email: edsgpodcast@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EDSGPodcastFind and follow Josh: https://linktr.ee/LoreMerchantGet product information, developer blogs, and more at www.fasagames.comFASA Games on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasagamesincOfficial Earthdawn Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/officialearthdawnFASA Games Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/uuVwS9uEarthdawn West Marches: https://discord.gg/hhHDtXW

"From the Dickensian atmosphere of glowing lamps and peeling church bells to quaint stone gabled houses, cobblestoned lanes, and horse-drawn caleche, Old Québec City or Vieux-Québec, is unstoppably picturesque. Charles Dickens wasn't wrong with his summation of the Old City's appeal: “Splendid views which burst upon the eye at every turn.” It is like a grand, evocative set of gorgeousness, a built landscape spanning 400 years, bestowed with World Heritage protection in 1985. It is the only North American walled city beyond Mexico, underpinning its proud sense of historical continuity. A city that clings to her French-speaking heritage and Gallic traditions. Home to the largest Francophone population outside of France, Québec City is where the dream of New France was born and died." Read Mike's full article article. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Visitors to Jerusalem's Old City see a marvelous religious diversity that is unique in the contemporary Middle East, and made possible by Israeli sovereignty. For most of Jewish history, the Jewish people have lived at the mercy of other nations, and the security of Jewish communities depended on the Christian or Muslim rulers in whose lands Jews lived. But in the Old City of Jerusalem, one walks around and sees so many religious sites, Christian and Muslim, of immense theological significance, all protected by the laws and law-enforcement officers of the Jewish state. Israel's commitment to the security of Christian and Muslim sites and worshipers is, seen through the eyes of history, a breathtaking accomplishment. But an accomplishment of this kind is also a test. There are shocking reports of Christian worshippers and Christian clergy being harassed by Jewish Israelis. The Wall Street Journal and other outlets have recently reported on a spike of such abhorrent incidents. Israel's president, prime minister, and chief rabbis, along with several members of the Knesset and other prominent figures, have all condemned this behavior. But even if the perpetrators are not in any way representative of Israeli society as a whole, it is worth seeking to understand why these contemptible acts are happening and what they mean. Rabbi Mark Dratch chairs the International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Consultations and has been writing about the ugly reports of spitting on Christian worshippers and on the damage and disrespect done to a Christian statue by an Israeli soldier in Lebanon. He joins the podcast today to discuss these topics with the host and editor of Mosaic Jonathan Silver. The primary subject of their conversation is not diplomacy or Israel's reputation abroad, though of course these things matter greatly. Instead, the focus of this episode is what the Jewish tradition calls hillul Hashem, desecration of God's name, and what it means for a people who spent thousands of years in exile to preside over religious minorities of the kind they once were.

The father-daughter duo behind the heartwarming moment at Little League Softball World Series championship live in Studio 1A. Also, Jill Martin launches the start of our big summer blowout, with savings up to 80% off. Plus, chef Omi Hopper shares her love for Puerto Rican home cooking. And, researchers are making some astonishing new discoveries at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Independence Day is officially behind us, but Philly is continuing to explore 250 years of American democracy with a new walking tour. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Parking Authority is pulling in a ton of revenue – and moving traffic along – with new “smart” loading zones in Center City. Host Trenae Nuri, creative producer Siani Colón, and Streets Dept podcast creator Conrad Benner tell you how they really feel about that – plus, they talk about what performances to look forward to at Philly's theaters this fall.  Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Visit Delco PA

This week, we're diving back into: Shadows on the Roofscape, Chapter 17 of Season 1, where predators stalk in the night all across the Old City. I've worked with my Audio Artist Zoran to infuse this chapter with more magic, more wonder, and more incredible artistry. And along the way, we're taking a look back at the Seventh Valkyrie journey, as we make our way towards Season 3 —--------------------- 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  

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: A Twist in the Labyrinth: Guiding Through Jerusalem's Secrets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-08-07-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בקיץ חם ושטוף שמש, אבנר, ליאורה, ויצחק עומדים מול הכותל המערבי.En: On a hot and sunny summer day, Avner, Liora, and Yitzhak stand in front of the Western Wall.He: אבנר מתכוון להוכיח למנהלו את יכולות ההדרכה שלו.En: Avner intends to prove his guiding skills to his manager.He: כמידי יום, הרחבה מלאה בתיירים סקרנים.En: As usual, the plaza is full of curious tourists.He: התיירים נשמעים כגל מתמשך של שאלות: "איך מגיעים לעיר דוד?En: The tourists sound like a continuous wave of questions: "How do you get to the City of David?"He: " או "איפה שוק מחנה יהודה?En: or "Where is the Mahane Yehuda Market?"He: "אבנר, מלא ביטחון, מתחיל להדריך.En: Avner, full of confidence, begins to guide.He: ליאורה לצידו, מחזיקה מפה, מנסה לעקוב אחר כיווניו.En: Liora stands by his side, holding a map, trying to follow his directions.He: יצחק, עם חיוך ערמומי, משגיח על שניהם ומחפש הזדמנות להוסיף את הטוויסט שלו.En: Yitzhak, with a sly smile, supervises both of them and looks for an opportunity to add his twist.He: כשהם מתחילים ללכת, השבילים הצרים של העיר העתיקה הופכים למבוך של אבן.En: As they start walking, the narrow paths of the Old City become a stone labyrinth.He: אבנר, שמגיעים מורה דרך עם כל האלפים בעל זמניו, מתבלבל לפתע.En: Avner, an experienced guide by all accounts, suddenly gets confused.He: "יצחק, שמאלה נכון?En: "Yitzhak, left, right?"He: " שואל בטון מהוסס.En: he asks hesitantly.He: יצחק מחייך, "בטח, שמאלה!En: Yitzhak smiles, "Sure, left!"He: "בלי לחשוב, אבנר נכנס לסימטה אפלה ומסובכת.En: Without thinking, Avner enters a dark and complicated alley.He: ליאורה מתקדמת לצדו, הפנים שלה מוטרד.En: Liora advances at his side, her face worried.He: היא שולפת את הטלפון ומסתכלת על המפה.En: She pulls out her phone and looks at the map.He: "אבנר, נראה לי שזה לא הכיוון הנכון," היא אומרת.En: "Avner, I think this isn't the right direction," she says.He: אבל אבנר לא מקשיב.En: But Avner doesn't listen.He: הוא נחוש להאמין ליצחק.En: He is determined to trust Yitzhak.He: "אין בעיה, נסמוך על יצחק," הוא מחליט.En: "No problem, let's rely on Yitzhak," he decides.He: בעוד הם מתעמקים עוד ועוד בתוך המבוך העתיק, יצחק לא מפסיק לצחוק בלב.En: As they delve deeper into the ancient maze, Yitzhak doesn't stop laughing inwardly.He: פתאום, מתוך האין, הם מגלים מעבר סודי.En: Suddenly, out of nowhere, they discover a secret passage.He: הם יוצאים ומתבררים מול קבוצה גדולה של תיירים.En: They emerge, finding themselves in front of a large group of tourists.He: "ברוכים הבאים למעבר המסתורי של ירושלים!En: "Welcome to the mysterious passage of Jerusalem!"He: " אבנר מכריז בחיוך מאולץ.En: Avner announces with a forced smile.He: התיירים המומים אך מתרשמים מהחווייה הייחודית.En: The tourists are astonished but impressed by the unique experience.He: הם מתחילים למחוא כפיים בהתרגשות.En: They begin to applaud excitedly.He: בסיום היום, אבנר מבין שלא תמיד הכיוון חשוב כמו הדרך.En: By the end of the day, Avner realizes that the direction isn't always as important as the journey.He: הוא לומד לצחוק על טעויות ואומר לליאורה: "את היית צודקת, היית צריכה להוביל.En: He learns to laugh at mistakes and tells Liora, "You were right, you should have led."He: "ליאורה, מרגישה בטוחה יותר, מחייכת.En: Liora, feeling more confident, smiles.He: יצחק מתקרב ואומר בשקט, "היה כיף לעבוד יחד.En: Yitzhak approaches and quietly says, "It was fun working together."He: "שלושתם מסתכלים על הכותל המואר באור השקיעה, ולרגע הכול מרגיש נכון.En: The three of them look at the Western Wall illuminated in the sunset light, and for a moment, everything feels right.He: הסיפורים לא תמיד יוצאים כפי שציפינו, אבל לפעמים אלו השגיאות שהופכות אותם לבלתי נשכחים.En: Stories don't always unfold as we expect, but sometimes it's the mistakes that make them unforgettable. Vocabulary Words:intends: מתכווןproves: מוכיחcurious: סקרניםwave: גלconfidence: ביטחוןguiding: הדרכהsupervises: משגיחlabyrinth: מבוךhesitantly: בטון מהוססalley: סימטהcomplicated: מסובכתdetermined: נחושdelve: מתעמקיםastonished: המומיםunique: ייחודיתapplaud: מחוא כפייםmistakes: שגיאותunfold: יוצאיםilluminated: המוארsunset: שקיעהunexpected: הבלתי צפויexperience: חווייהplaza: רחבהoppurtunity: הזדמנותsecret: סודיpassage: מעברforced: מאולץastonished: מתרשמיםjourney: דרךunexpected: כפי שציפינוBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Rabbi Avi Horowitz grew up in Scranton, PA. He studied in Baltimore in Yeshivat Ner Israel where he received his Semicha. He has a Masters in Philosophy from Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. He studied at YU at Azrieli where he received a Masters in Education. Rabbi Horowitz was a community rabbi and school principal for 23 years in Santiago, Chile. In 2019, he made Aliyah and started an elementary school in Israel. Now he's a tour guide and works for Moreshet Hakotel in the Old City. Rabbi Horowitz is also completing a Masters in Jewish History. He's married with six children and many grandchildren. He loves biking and tennis. www.rootsandroutesisrael.com/home-1-2https://www.maagalot.orgGems:If you can't explain complex ideas to laymen, then you can't understand what you're learning.Make sure to get a mentor.Knowing Hebrew as a Jew is completely different.Help students feel comfortable with the basics of the language and Tanach.Expose students to Israeli culture.Jewish education is about building relationships.Students need us to be the “guide on the side”. Education is passed down parents to children first.Return to the basics.Book: Wisdom of Jewish EducatorsFeaturing 100 of the most notable tips from educators who were featured on the podcast.TikvahTikvah focuses on Classical Jewish Education.Wellnesse Natural Personal Care ProductsWellnesse was founded by a mom who wanted healthier options for families. Check out my unique link!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Enrico Arosio"Baci dal Kashmir"Il viaggio che avevo rimossoIbis Edizioniwww.ibisedizioni.itAgosto 1993. Enrico Arosio, allora giornalista de L'Espresso ma in vacanza, e sua moglie Miki partono per dieci giorni in Kashmir: templi, giardini moghul, la capitale Srinagar affacciata sul lago Dal, trekking nelle valli sub-himalayane. Volevano solo riavvicinarsi all'Himalaya, dopo un viaggio in Nepal di qualche anno prima.Trovano invece una regione dilaniata da una guerra civile: la contesa tra India, Pakistan e indipendentisti islamici, l'occupazione militare, il coprifuoco, le sparatorie notturne nella Old City, il turismo azzerato, le case galleggianti in legno di cedro deserte. In quel clima sospeso tra bellezza e minaccia, un agguato di un gruppo di mujaheddin sulla via di Aru segna il punto di non ritorno del viaggio.Arosio pensò di raccontare questa storia già nel 1995, quando la decapitazione di un ostaggio occidentale nello stesso distretto di Anantnag gli riportò tutto alla memoria. Rinunciò allora, per non creare imbarazzo alla testata per cui scriveva. Trent'anni dopo, «più solo, ma anche più libero», ha deciso di riscrivere quei giorni: non una storia di guerra, ma un racconto privato che si intreccia a un contesto geopolitico complesso, e che restituisce anche l'incanto di quando «eravamo giovani e avventurosi».«Di colpo ricordavo tutto. Ricordavo l'incomprensibile violenza di cui io stesso, nel medesimo distretto di Anantnag, ero stato, insieme, testimone e vittima. Forse, forse era il caso che raccontassi anch'io una storia. Non una storia macabra, non una storia di morte e raccapriccio, ma un'avventura sempre sul filo della disavventura. Mai vissuta prima, mai rivissuta dopo. Una storia privata, ma non poi così privata.»Enrico Arosio (Milano, 1957) è giornalista, germanista e traduttore. Cresciuto bilingue, si è laureato in germanistica all'Università Ludwig Maximilian di Monaco con una tesi su Frank Wedekind.Redattore editoriale per Longanesi e Ubulibri, giovanissimo collabora con il manifesto e la Repubblica. Nel 1986 entra a L'Espresso, dove per trent'anni – dal 1989 nella redazione di Milano, di cui è stato caporedattore – firma circa 1.200 articoli di attualità e cultura, seguendo tra l'altro la riunificazione tedesca e le trasformazioni dell'Europa Centrale. Lascia il settimanale nel 2016; dal 2021 è recensore letterario per La Stampa-Tuttolibri.Esperto di Mitteleuropa, lavora come consulente editoriale, curatore e traduttore dal tedesco per Adelphi, Einaudi, Neri Pozza, Keller e Sellerio, portando in Italia autori come Alfred Döblin, Lion Feuchtwanger, Erich Maria Remarque, Ralf Rothmann, Martin Pollack e Hans Sahl. Ha pubblicato Piccoli incontri con grandi architetti (Skira, 2012). Collezionista d'arte, ha viaggiato a lungo in Asia meridionale e nel Sud-est asiatico.Con Baci dal Kashmir. Il viaggio che avevo rimosso (Ibis Edizioni, 2026) firma il suo primo libro di narrativa di viaggio, la cronaca di un'avventura vissuta con la moglie Miki in Kashmir nel 1993, rielaborata a distanza di trent'anni.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

Claire Blumenthal Zeitler was adopted into an Orthodox Jewish family as a baby — until, a year after her wedding, her biological mother tracked her down and revealed something nobody could have prepared her for: her biological father is part of the deposed royal family of Bahrain. In this deep dive with Nachi Gordon, Claire walks through the whirlwind of discovering she's half-Arab, the isolation of hiding it from her Chassidish community, and the identity crisis that followed — a woman raised frum and Ashkenazi who suddenly had to reckon with being 50% something she'd always been taught to fear. What follows is a wild journey: years spent chasing that other half of herself through the Old City, a Palestinian university, and life in Egypt and Dubai — dating across cultures and even studying as the first identified Jew at a Palestinian school. Then came October 7th, a devastating gut-check that forced her to confront who she really is, and the slow, incremental return to Shabbos, to her family, and ultimately to Israel. It's a raw, unbelievable story about identity, belonging, and finding your way home — literally and spiritually.   This episode is sponsored by:   ► PZ Deals   Download the app and never pay full price again!   https://app.pz.deals/install/mpp   _________________   ► Colel Chabad Pushka App   The easiest way to give Tzedaka   https://pushkapp.cc/meaningful   _________________   ► KTYT – Win $1,000,000 for Your Shul   Take on a Kabbalah to stay quiet during a specific part of davening, and you're entered to win $1,000,000 for the shul, yeshiva, mikvah, or Torah project of your choice. Head to KTYT.org, make your Kabbalah, and pick which part of davening you're committing to.   https://ktyt.org/en/mpPOD   _________________   ► Shopify Guru   Shopify store looks great but not selling the way it should? Shopify Guru gets under the hood and makes it actually work, no developer needed every time you want to make a change.    https://go.jcn.io/sgmp   _________________   ► Ness Vacation Homes   EDEN GARDENS' LARGEST LUXURY HOME COLLECTION. Handpicked, high-end homes available exclusively through Ness.   https://nessvacationhomes.com/   _________________   ► El Al   From the Hebrew announcements to the Israeli atmosphere onboard, flying EL AL feels like Israel before you even land. With nonstop flights to Israel and Jewish comfort from takeoff to landing, there's nothing like hearing: ברוכים הבאים לישראל. Book your next flight with EL AL:   https://www.elal.com/eng/usa?utm_source=meaningful&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=gcny_incoming_usa&cid=s:el%7Cm:what%7Ccp:gcny%7Cct:incoming%7Cau:usa   _________________   ► Rothenberg Law Firm   Personal Injury Law Firm For 50+ years! Reach out today for a free case evaluation.   https://shorturl.at/JFKHH   _________________   ► Town Appliance   Visit the website or message them on WhatsApp.   https://www.townappliance.com   https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp  

This week, we're diving back into: As the Evening Falls, 15th Chapter, where the Old City denizens seek the comfort of friends and family in the face of an increasingly uncertain future. I've worked with my Audio Artist Zoran to infuse this chapter with more magic, more wonder, and more incredible artistry. And along the way, we're taking a look back at the Seventh Valkyrie journey, as we make our way towards Season 3 —--------------------- 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  

Please fill out this short survey. Go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠unpacked.bio/podsurvey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We want to hear from you! Noam sits down with Haviv Rettig Gur in Jerusalem to unpack why Israel feels like a tinderbox, whether it's time to retire the word "Zionism," the debate over Palestinian identity, and what the future holds for the US Israel alliance. Fresh off three intense days traveling the country, from the Gaza border to Jerusalem's Old City, Haviv challenges assumptions on the left and the right, offering a provocative look at where Israel is headed. This episode of Unpacking Israeli History is sponsored by Andrea & Larry Gill and is in memory of Leo M. Bernstein. To sponsor an episode or to be in touch, please email noam@unpacked.media. Check out our episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. ------------- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stars of David with Elon Gold ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wondering Jews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week, we're diving back into: The Weary Afterdawn, the 13th Chapter for Season 1, where the sleeping giants of the Old City begin to wake. I've worked with my Audio Artist Zoran to infuse this chapter with more magic, more wonder, and more incredible artistry. And along the way, we're taking a look back at the Seventh Valkyrie journey, as we make our way towards Season 3 —--------------------- 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  

Jerusalem Morning Briefing — Thursday, July 2, 2026 | Zmanim, IMS Israel and MoreHEBREW DATE: 17 Tamuz 5786 | Tzom Tammuz | Parashat Pinchas (Israel cycle)⚠️ TODAY IS TZOM TAMMUZ — The fast commemorates the breaching of the walls of Jerusalem before the destruction of the Second Temple.Fast begins: 4:10 AM (Alot HaShachar)Fast ends: 8:23 PM Israel timeZMANIM — Thursday, July 2, 2026 (Jerusalem):• Alos HaShachar (Fast begins): 4:10 AM• Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:38 AM• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:37 AM• Latest Krias Shma: 9:10 AM• Latest Tefila: 10:21 AM• Chatzos: 12:43 PM• Earliest Mincha: 1:18 PM• Shkiah (Sunset): 7:48 PM• Fast ends: 8:23 PMWEATHER SUMMARY (IMS / Multiple Sources):Sunny and warm in Jerusalem. High: 29°C (84°F). Low: 18°C (64°F). Humidity: 25-30% at peak afternoon. UV index: 11 (Extreme). West-northwest sea breeze develops by early afternoon, winds 25-30 km/h. Classic summertime Eastern Mediterranean ridge of high pressure — clear, hot, dry conditions persist through the holiday weekend.5-DAY OUTLOOK: Sunny and dry through at least Monday. High temperatures in the upper 20s Celsius throughout.WEATHER HISTORY — July 2nd:• 1934: A massive dust storm swept across the central and southern United States during the height of the Dust Bowl, part of the worst single year of that environmental catastrophe. Walls of dust traveled as far as Washington, D.C.FAMILY ACTIVITIES IN JERUSALEM TODAY:1. Israel Museum — Dead Sea Scrolls, Second Temple Model, air-conditioned | Open daytime2. Tower of David Museum — Summer at the Tower programming | Check hours3. City of David — Hezekiah's Tunnel guided tours | Open daytime (cool inside)4. Mahane Yehuda Shuk — morning stroll through Jerusalem's famous market | Morning5. Post-fast walk on Old City walls / Ben Yehuda pedestrian street (after 8:23 PM)TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday, July 3 / 18 Tamuz:• Alos HaShachar: 4:11 AM• Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:38 AM• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:38 AM• Latest Krias Shma: 9:10 AM• Latest Tefila: 10:21 AM• Chatzos: 12:43 PM• Earliest Mincha: 1:18 PM• Shkiah (Sunset): 7:48 PMSHABBOS TIMES — Parashat Pinchas:• Hadlakas Neiros (Candle lighting): 7:08 PM Friday (40 min before sunset — Jerusalem minhag)• Havdalah (Motzaei Shabbos): 8:38 PM Saturday (50 min after sunset)Morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker. Historical weather deep-dives every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. $5/month keeps this going.#weather #zmanim #Jerusalem #Israel #IMS #morningbriefing #forecast #Jewishtimes #Yerushalayim #TzomTammuz #PinchasBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Faith: A Tisha B'Av Reflection in the Old City Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-06-28-07-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: ירושלים היתה חמה בקיץ.En: Yerushalayim was hot in the summer.He: רחובות העיר העתיקה מלאים באנשים.En: The streets of the Old City were crowded with people.He: כל אחד הלך בדרכו, אך היום הזה היה מיוחד.En: Everyone was going their own way, but this day was special.He: זה היה תשעה באב, יום של זיכרון וצער לעם היהודי.En: It was Tisha B'Av, a day of remembrance and sorrow for the Jewish people.He: אבי, רות ודוד, הגיעו לשער יפו.En: Avi, Rut, and David arrived at Jaffa Gate.He: אבי הסתכל סביב.En: Avi looked around.He: הוא היה אדם למחשבה.En: He was a reflective person.He: עכשיו הוא הרגיש, שהוא רוצה לחפש משמעות.En: Now he felt he wanted to search for meaning.He: המשפחה הזו הגיעה לכאן למפגש משפחתי.En: This family came here for a family gathering.He: שטף הזיכרונות והמחשבות ריגש אותו.En: The flood of memories and thoughts moved him.He: הוא ידע שזה הזמן להתחבר ליהדותו ולמשפחתו.En: He knew it was time to connect with his Judaism and his family.He: רות, אחותו הצעירה, צעדה קלות לצידו.En: Rut, his younger sister, walked lightly beside him.He: היא תמיד אהבה לדבר בצורה מזלזלת ואירונית.En: She always liked to speak sarcastically and ironically.He: "חם לך מדי, אבי?En: "Too hot for you, Avi?"He: " שאלה בחיוך זורי.En: she asked with a mischievous smile.He: דוד, אביהם, הלך בראש.En: David, their father, walked ahead.He: הוא היה אדם שמרן, עם אמונה חזקה.En: He was a traditional man with strong faith.He: ליום הזה היתה משמעות גדולה עבורו.En: This day had great significance for him.He: הוא רצה שהילדים יבינו את החשיבות של תשעה באב.En: He wanted the children to understand the importance of Tisha B'Av.He: אבי רצה להראות לדוד שהוא מכבד את המסורת, אך הרגיש מרוחק.En: Avi wanted to show David that he respected the tradition, but he felt distanced.He: "איך אמשיך לשלב את המסורת עם החיים המודרניים?En: "How will I continue to integrate tradition with modern life?"He: " הוא הרהר.En: he pondered.He: בהגיעם לכותל המערבי, האווירה היתה מלאת הוד והרבה אנשים קראו את מגילת איכה.En: Upon reaching the Western Wall, the atmosphere was awe-inspiring, and many people were reading the Book of Eicha.He: אבי החליט להשתתף, לצום ולהתפלל.En: Avi decided to participate, to fast and pray.He: הוא רצה לפצות על הפערים.En: He wanted to make up for the gaps.He: כאשר החל לקרוא את המילים, חווה רגע מיוחד של חיבור.En: As he began to read the words, he experienced a special moment of connection.He: כשהביט במי שסביבו, הרגיש את הכאב המשותף וההיסטוריה שחוברו יחד.En: When he looked at those around him, he felt the shared pain and history coming together.He: בסופו של יום, כשהשמש שקעה, התיישבו שלושתם על אדני האבן.En: At the end of the day, as the sun set, the three of them sat on the stone steps.He: דוד הניח יד על כתפו של אבי.En: David placed a hand on Avi's shoulder.He: הלב שלהם היה קרוב והקשר התחזק.En: Their hearts were close, and the bond grew stronger.He: רות הצטרפה אל החיבוק.En: Rut joined the embrace.He: באותו רגע אבי הבין.En: At that moment, Avi understood.He: הוא לא ראה רק את ימי החורבן, אלא גם את אפשרות הבנייה.En: He didn't just see the days of destruction, but also the possibility of building.He: את המסורת המשפחתית, הוא הבין מתוך הלב ולא רק מתוך המילים.En: He understood the family tradition from the heart and not just from words.He: אבי רכש הבנה חדשנית על המסורת ועל חשיבות המשפחה והצליח לשלב את חייו המודרניים עם הזהות היהודית שלו.En: Avi acquired an innovative understanding of tradition and the importance of family, and he succeeded in integrating his modern life with his Jewish identity.He: זה היה יום תשעה באב משמעותי לכולם.En: It was a meaningful Tisha B'Av for everyone. Vocabulary Words:remembrance: זיכרוןreflective: מחשבהsarcastically: מזלזלתironically: אירוניתmischievous: זוריsignificance: משמעותintegrate: לשלבawe-inspiring: מלאת הודfast: לצוםparticipate: להשתתףgaps: פעריםshared: משותףbond: קשרdestruction: חורבןbuilding: בנייהinnovative: חדשניתidentity: זהותgathering: מפגשflood: שטףthoughts: מחשבותembrace: חיבוקpossibility: אפשרותmeaningful: משמעותיacquired: רכשintegrating: לשלבremoteness: מרוחקaura: אווירהinspired: הודconnect: להתחברpondered: הרהרBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Discover the birthplace of American independence in this captivating episode of Travel Is Back as Johnny Mac explores Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From the iconic Liberty Bell to the hallowed halls of Independence Hall, this episode dives deep into the city's revolutionary spirit. Wander through the historic cobblestone streets of Old City, savor an authentic Philly cheesesteak at a local favorite, and explore the treasures of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Johnny Mac shares insider travel tips and must-see attractions that make the City of Brotherly Love a top travel destination. Whether you're a history buff retracing the footsteps of the Founding Fathers or a foodie eager to taste iconic local flavors, Philadelphia offers an unforgettable blend of heritage, culture, and urban charm. Follow the Travel Is Back podcast to discover more hidden gems across America and beyond, and explore our back catalog for more than 200 travel destinations. Travel Is Back — over 200 episodes covering destinations across the United States and beyond. This episode was prepared with the assistance of AI tools, giving us more time to travel and bring you even more destinations.Some episodes use AI for research, writing assistance, and occasional voiceover when Johnny Mac is unavailable. His point of view, and his insistence on finding the best local taco remains entirely human.

Jerusalem Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 25, 2026Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions─────────────────────────────────────────HEBREW DATE & PARSHA (ISRAEL CYCLE)─────────────────────────────────────────11 Tamuz 5786Parashat Balak (Israel cycle) — read Shabbos June 27─────────────────────────────────────────TODAY'S ZMANIM — JERUSALEM─────────────────────────────────────────Alos HaShachar: 4:07:30 AMMisheyakir: 4:35:29 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:35:08 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:08:27 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:19:33 AMChatzos: 12:41:46 PMMincha Gedola: 1:17:19 PMShkiah (Sunset): 7:48:24 PM─────────────────────────────────────────WEATHER SUMMARY — JERUSALEM─────────────────────────────────────────Classic Mediterranean summer day. Sunny and warm with a high of 28–30°C (82–86°F). Extreme UV index (11–12) — protect accordingly. Westerly sea breeze arriving mid-morning, moderating the heat. Humidity around 30%. Pressure at 1016 hPa (30.00 inHg). No rain in the forecast for the next 10+ days.5-Day Outlook: Friday–Sunday highs 29–32°C, sunny and clear. Possible Sharav (hot, dry easterly wind) Monday–Tuesday pushing temps to 35°C+. Stay hydrated.─────────────────────────────────────────KIDS ACTIVITIES — JERUSALEM─────────────────────────────────────────1. Free morning yoga — Jerusalem Botanical Gardens2. Israel Museum — world-class art and archaeology3. Bloomfield Science Museum — interactive exhibits for all ages4. Tower of David — panoramic views of the Old City5. Old City stroll — Jewish Quarter, Kotel, and shuk─────────────────────────────────────────WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 25─────────────────────────────────────────On June 25, 1953, a devastating tornado outbreak struck the Great Plains. The Udall, Kansas tornado killed 80 people and destroyed 90% of the town — the deadliest tornado in Kansas history. The outbreak came less than two weeks after the Flint-Beecher tornado of June 8, making June 1953 one of the most catastrophic tornado months in American history.─────────────────────────────────────────TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — FRIDAY, JUNE 26 (12 Tamuz)─────────────────────────────────────────Alos HaShachar: 4:07:50 AMMisheyakir: 4:35:49 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:35:26 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:08:42 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:19:48 AMChatzos: 12:41:58 PMMincha Gedola: 1:17:31 PMShkiah (Sunset): 7:48:30 PM─────────────────────────────────────────SHABBOS TIMES — PARASHAT BALAK─────────────────────────────────────────Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, 7:08 PM (40 minutes before Friday shkiah — Jerusalem minhag)Havdalah (Shabbos ends): Saturday, 8:30 PM (tzeit 42 min — 42 minutes after Saturday shkiah of 7:48:35 PM)─────────────────────────────────────────ABOUT THIS PODCAST─────────────────────────────────────────Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comSupport the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

After 180 years in Australia, the Catholic order of Christian Brothers is closing down – bankrupt and shamed by the child sexual abuse scandal. The Christian Brothers have announced a plan to sell off their remaining 36 properties in Australia at an estimated value of $216 million. The proceeds will go to victims and survivors and their lawyers. Those with claims against the brothers won't receive all they're seeking but the Brothers have revealed they've already paid a staggering $480 million in abuse settlements since 1980. If the geopolitics of Israel and Palestine isn't hot enough, there's now a controversy over control of the Al-Aqsa mosque complex in the Old City of Jerusalem. For decades, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has been the official custodian, allowing non-Muslims to visit but not to pray. But Israeli hardliners -- backed reputedly by the Trump administration and some Gulf Arab states -- want to transfer control to a so-called multi-faith council. A litmus test for anyone seeking office as a Democrat in the US is unqualified support for abortion. At the moment, it's popular. Even in Republican states have passed ballot measures to over-ride abortion bans. But can the Democrats forge a long-term coalition to win the congress and the presidency without some pro-life voters, especially Catholics? A growing number of progressive Democrats say the party needs to be a bigger tent. GUESTSProfessor DARRYL HIGGINS is director of the Institute for Child Protection Studies at Australian Catholic University.WYRE DAVIES is the BBC's Middle East correspondent.TIMOTHY KIRCHOFF is a contributing writer to the liberal Catholic magazine, Commonweal.    

If the geopolitics of Israel and Palestine isn't hot enough, there's now a controversy over control of the Al-Aqsa mosque complex in the Old City of Jerusalem. For decades, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has been the official custodian, allowing non-Muslims to visit but not to pray. But Israeli hardliners -- backed reputedly by the Trump administration and some Gulf Arab states -- want to transfer control to a so-called multi-faith council. GUEST:WYRE DAVIES is the BBC's Middle East correspondent. He's been covering this story.

In June 1967, Israeli paratroopers fought one of the Six Day War's bloodiest battles to reunify Jerusalem. Ammunition Hill, a fortified Jordanian stronghold carved into the limestone hills of East Jerusalem, became the key to the Old City. What followed was four hours of chaos, courage, and carnage in a maze of narrow trenches. This episode unpacks the battle, its heroes, and the complicated legacy of a city reunified. Here are the sources used in this epsidoe. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WIB04rolWgTnfCW-puSaNhXkQzBzS1LxABMU1pEFUKo/edit?usp=sharing Here are links to the Unpacking Israeli History's 3-Part series on the '67 War. 6 days that Changed Israel Forever: Lead-up to the 1967 War (Part 1) 6 days that Changed Israel Forever: The Middle East at War (Part 2) 6 days that Changed Israel Forever: The Aftermath (Part 3) This episode is generously sponsored in honor of Dr. Andrew and Marci Spitzer. It is also sponsored by, and made in partnership with, Jewish National Fund-USA. Since 1901, Jewish National Fund-USA has strengthened the land and people of Israel through bold initiatives that secure the country's North and South. By preserving heritage sites like Ammunition Hill, Jewish National Fund-USA invests in Israel's future, driving tourism, generating jobs, and helping communities thrive.Find more information about visiting Ammunition Hill and other parts of Israel below. You belong in Israel. Find your Jewish National Fund-USA tour or mission: https://www.jnf.org/travel/  Educators can explore Israel on Jewish National Fund-USA's special mission: https://www.jnf.org/travel/tour/index/educators-mission-to-israel-2026  Jewish National Fund-USA's Alexander Muss High School in Israel offers semester, summer, and mini-mester academic experiences for North American teens. Find out more: https://www.amhsi.org/   Learn more about the Jewish National Fund-USA's work preserving heritage sites in Israel: https://www.jnf.org/our-work/heritage-site-preservation  Check out our episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. ------------------- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stars of David with Elon Gold ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wondering Jews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

2 - Now acclaimed author, Scott Presler is here this afternoon.How does he feel now that the book is out? How has his voting registration fight become a national story as he continues to argue with John Thune over the SAVE Act? What does Scott think about the “union-type” Democrats voting against school choice? How can we get Republicans to pounce on this issue? When will Scott be launching a national campaign? What is Scott's new nickname for Bob Brooks? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 235 - Attorney George Bocchetto joins us today. What is the future of the slavery placards displayed in Old City? How would he describe the decision from the court? Does George think the President was properly briefed on the ramifications on this issue? What is next as far as legal proceedings in this case? Any updates on the Frank Rizzo statue? Is Larry Krasner heading for a “public spanking”? 250 - The Lightning Round!

12 - Is Dom clutching his pearls to start the week over… golf? What rubbed Dom the wrong way about how the winner, Wyndham Clark, was treated by the Shinnecock patrons? 1215 - Side - best friends 1220 - What a day on Friday! We revisit the magic of Dom Giordano Day last Friday. Your calls. 1230 - Broad & Liberty's Guy Ciarrocchi joins us to kick off the week! Ge's sorry he missed Mulligan's, but has something to say regarding Jaws! How is school choice completely under attack in Pennsylvania right now? How are people who have benefitted from school choice voting against it? Who does Guy think Dom needs to put on blast for these decisions? 1250 - Are these people against school choice so unaware of what they're voting for? 1 - Where do we actually stand on a deal with Iran to end the war? 105 - What should we call the people that are vandalizing the Reflecting Pool in DC? More calls. 120 - Tucker Carlson leaves the Republican Party! More calls. Josh Shapiro is using a snippet of The Dom Giordano Program in an attack ad against Stacy Garrity? 135 - Beth Ann Rosica, Advocate, Consultant, Author at Broad & Liberty and RealClearPennsylvania, is here today. Why would Beth Ann's piece on Juneteenth be good to hang in every classroom in America? Why is the messaging about the holiday not quite resonating with Americans yet? Where do the wires get crossed regarding rhetoric on the holiday and how it is taught in schools? 150 - We need more unlikely friends! More calls. 155 - Who wasn't for overturning the Etan Patz case to be upgraded to murder? 2 - Now acclaimed author, Scott Presler is here this afternoon.How does he feel now that the book is out? How has his voting registration fight become a national story as he continues to argue with John Thune over the SAVE Act? What does Scott think about the “union-type” Democrats voting against school choice? How can we get Republicans to pounce on this issue? When will Scott be launching a national campaign? What is Scott's new nickname for Bob Brooks? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 235 - Attorney George Bocchetto joins us today. What is the future of the slavery placards displayed in Old City? How would he describe the decision from the court? Does George think the President was properly briefed on the ramifications on this issue? What is next as far as legal proceedings in this case? Any updates on the Frank Rizzo statue? Is Larry Krasner heading for a “public spanking”? 250 - The Lightning Round!

For today's Friday News Roundup, we're looking at how City Hall found $50 million to avoid teacher layoffs, we're discussing the aftermath of what one city councilmember described as police “brutality” in the gayborhood after Pride celebrations, and we're analyzing the real political meaning behind District Attorney Larry Krasner's unusual letter delivery to Mayor Cherelle Parker. And for our City Cast Philly Neighbors, in our bonus segment host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz tell you about four brand new public outdoor spaces in the city that you're going to want to check out this summer.  Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Philly schools will not cut 340 classroom jobs amid budget cuts, Mayor Parker says Philly School District will not make 340 classroom job cuts after all, mayor announces Philly DA Larry Krasner requests more money for funding from mayor and more meetings Market Street in Old City gets a $16 million glow-up in time for America 250 New public space that floats on the Schuylkill River arrives at Bartram's Gardens SEPTA reopens long-shuttered South Broad Concourse in Center City Philadelphia City officials respond to backlash against heavy police involvement at Philly Pride Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fm Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Four Seasons Philadelphia ArtPhilly Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise

In this latest episode of Biographers in Conversation, Dr Micaela Sahhar chats with Dr Gabriella Kelly-Davies about her choices while crafting Find Me at the Jaffa Gate: An Encyclopaedia of a Palestinian Family. Here's what you'll discover in this episode: The death of Micaela Sahhar's grandmother's last surviving sister created a sense of urgency for Micaela to capture her Palestinian family's stories before they slipped beyond living memory. With many primary sources destroyed in the 1948 Nakba, Micaela learned to read absence as a form of evidence, drawing on object memory, fragments, photographs, and ephemeral archives to reconstruct what official records could not. Micaela's grandfather's late-life oral history tapes were a vital source of historical and family information. They looped between present and past, between stories and digressions and became a structural model for the encyclopaedic, non-linear form of Find Me at the Jaffa Gate. In 2023, Micaela visited Jerusalem to retrace her family's footsteps through the Old City. She recalls that walking the actual terrain, up hills, distances and ordinary neighbourhoods, brought a present-tense vividness to the story. Find Me at the Jaffa Gate is structured as a 48-entry encyclopaedia spanning four generations of Micaela's Palestinian family, from the streets of Jerusalem and Bethlehem to the Palestinian community of Melbourne.

This week, we're diving back into: Season 1, Chapter 9, Among the Twisting Streets, where we meet young Strena, an orphan girl from the Old City, and experience the far reaching effects of the Machine King's bold prison break I've worked with my Audio Artist Zoran to infuse this chapter with more magic, more wonder, and more incredible artistry. And along the way, we're taking a look back at the Seventh Valkyrie journey, as we make our way towards Season 3 Welcome to the Seventh Valkyrie listen-along. Let's rock and roll! —--------------------- 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  

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) gets trounced in a primary, signaling danger for other Republicans who have run afoul of President Trump. The Senate's rulemaker crosses out White House ballroom security measures from a proposed funding plan. And Palestinians lock their doors in Jerusalem's Old City as gatherings of young Jewish demonstrators grow increasingly violent.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The head of the CIA has visited Cuba as the island struggles with a severe energy crisis - made worse by a US fuel blockade. John Ratcliffe reportedly said Washington was prepared to engage on economic and security issues, but only if Cuba made fundamental changes. Also: tens of thousands of Israelis have taken part in an annual religious nationalist march through Jerusalem's Old City. Before it began, a far-right Israeli minister broke long-standing rules by unfurling an Israeli flag at a site holy to both Jews and Muslims; a BBC investigation reveals a new nationalist vigilante group is spreading across Russia; a new dinosaur has been discovered in Thailand that was twice the size of a T-Rex and weighed as much as nine adult Asian elephants; and how a horde of peacocks is ruffling feathers in an Italian seaside resort. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

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 have united 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).This week's portion is called Bamidbar (In the desert) TORAH PORTION: Numbers 3:40–51GOSPEL PORTION: Luke 23:44–56What verse spoke to you most today and why?Did you learn something about God?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

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Thursday morning, the 14th of May, 2026, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We go straight to the Gospel of Luke 24:50-53:“And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. Now it came to pass, while He blessed them, that He was parted from them and carried up into heaven. And they worshiped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple praising and blessing God. Amen.” Wow, what a day! Forty days from the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the tomb to the time that He went back to Heaven to be with His Father. Yes, I am talking about Ascension Day. It is a very important day in the Christian Calendar and it is a glorious and victorious day. I remember it so well. I have been there many times. You go from the Old City where the Temple was standing, down into the Kidron Valley, you go across the Kidron Valley, up the other side, you go passed the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus suffered so terribly for our sins, sweated drops of blood when He was thinking about the crucifixion the next day, then you go right up this hill, right to the very top. When you get to the top, if you carry on, you come to this little village called Bethany, a very special place for Jesus, where His friends Lazarus, Mary, and Martha lived. He spent a lot of time there. But right up on the top of that hill is where the ascension took place, and if you look carefully you can look right across the valley to the other side. That is where the Old City of Jerusalem in situated.Today, just remember one thing. Jesus is not in the grave. He is in Heaven. He is sitting at the right hand of our Heavenly Father and He is coming back very soon. I want to pray a prayer for somebody who is unsure about the future, somebody who says he loves God but he doesn't really know Jesus. Jesus says unless you are born again, you will never see the Kingdom of Heaven. Why don't you pray this simple prayer with me right now on Ascension Day:Dear Lord Jesus,Please forgive me for so often doubting You. Today I make a decision to believe what the Bible says about You and on Ascension Day, I surrender my life to You and I ask You to be my Lord and my Saviour and my soon-coming King. I ask this in Your precious name.Jesus bless you and have a wonderful Ascension Day!Goodbye.

Police have made an arrest in the attack on a Nun in Isreal . AP's Lisa Dwyer reports.

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on the arrest of a man in Israel for attacking a nun.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Lazar Focus. Each Friday, join host diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe. The world, and most Israelis, were horrified this week as a photo of an IDF soldier smashing a statue of Jesus in Lebanon spread across social media. The act was roundly condemned by the army and by Israel's leaders. Yet, it happened. And it wasn't the first time Israeli soldiers had disrespected Christian sites in Lebanon, nor was it the only instance of Israel drawing the ire of Christians around the world. Rabbi David Rosen is a leader in Israeli and Jewish ties with Christians, especially the Catholic Church. Drawing on decades of experience, including numerous meetings with popes, he lays out the moral reasons for investing in ties with the Christian world, and why it is in Israel's national interest to get these relations right. He calls the modern Catholic Church a "loyal friend to the Jewish people," marking the "most dramatic transformation in the course of human history." The vast majority of the Christian world does not want to be seen as antisemitic, and sees itself as an ally of the Jewish people. But there is much to be done. Israel still has not concluded its decades-long talks with the Vatican, despite promising to wrap them up in the 1990s. Moreover, Israeli society doesn't understand the Christian world. Most religious Israelis have had no meaningful relationships with Christians, and see them through shallow stereotypes of historical antisemitism -- "almost a reverse image of some of the anti-Semitic cartoon images." Even worse, extremists continue to harass Christians in the Old City of Jerusalem and beyond. Rosen points at urgent tasks Israel must complete undertake if it is to get ties with Christians right. It must fix the "fundamental and enormous educational flaw" in schools by creating curricula to familiarize Israeli students with contemporary Christians, including their communities inside of Israel. Police must crack down on harassment of Christians in order to stamp out the phenomenon. Finally, he says, a senior official position must be created to build Israel's strategy toward churches and the broader Christian world. "There is no strategic thinking, no strategic approach whatsoever on the part of sequential governments of government after government in Israel," he laments, "because basically there has not been an understanding that this needs to be a priority in any way." Lazar Focus can be found on all podcast platforms. This episode was produced by Gabriella Jacobs and video edited by Ari Schlacht.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Based on Matthew Teller's book "Nine Quarters of Jerusalem" I developed a tour in the old city of Jerusalem that introduces the visitor to the different cultural, social and religious communities that are part of the social fabric of the city. In April 2025 Matthew was visiting Jerusalem and we did the tour with a group of expats and diplomats. I recorded the tour and edited the recording into this lively episode that makes you feel you are walking with us in the streets of Jerusalem.You can buy the book from the Educational Bookstore in Jerusalem on Salaedin street or you can order it online. Send us Fan MailSupport the showFind me on Instagram @StoriesfromJerusalemSupport the podcast with a donation: https://ko-fi.com/storiesfrompalestine

The world held its breath this Easter weekend as US and Israeli troops scrambled to find a missing Weapons System Operator (WSO) who had been shot down on Friday in his F-15E. The pilot of the aircraft was successfully recovered despite heavy fire from Iranians. The WSO, who is yet to be named, survived for over 36 hours behind enemy lines before being rescued. Details are still emerging but it appears that he may have suffered a concussion during the ejection from the F-15E. Israeli forces played a key role in his rescue, providing intelligence as well as possible covering fire, although that detail has not officially been confirmed.  Back in Israel, some of our team tried to go to the Old City in Jerusalem for Passover but were initially prevented from entering the city since it was closed due to the war. Our team decided to try entering the Old City through a different gate and what the police told them there absolutely shocked them! (Spoiler: they let them in because we are Christians) Sign up for The Israel Guys Show Notes: https://theisraelguys.com/subscribe/ Follow The Israel Guys on X: https://x.com/theisraelguys Join our Telegram channel: https://t.me/theisraelguys #Israelnews #Iranwar #Trump #Bibi #Americannews #PilotRescue  

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. US President Donald Trump reportedly told aides he is willing to end the military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed and leave a complex operation to reopen it for a later date. At the same time, his administration is reportedly conducting negotiations based on a 15-point document presented to the Iranian regime. Berman attempts to unravel Trump's current strategic thinking, even as American troops are set to reach the region. How do the Gulf states see this phase of the war? We hear who is on board with continuing the conflict, and who is working to end it. As top Israeli leaders openly declare their intention to create another security zone in southern Lebanon, Berman reviews the Jewish state's historic trauma with a similar 18-year operation. And finally, we learn about a now-resolved, but still damaging scandal that erupted this week as top Catholic clergy were barred from worshipping at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Four soldiers killed, 2 wounded in south Lebanon clash with Hezbollah Trump said to tell aides he’s willing to end Iran war without reopening Hormuz Israel shifts to hitting Iran’s economy, as it enters ‘completion phase’ of war Facing a resurgent Hezbollah, Israel slouches back to a security zone in Lebanon Holy Sepulchre Easter services to go ahead as Church leaders reach deal with police Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Yitzhak Ledee filmed and Ari Schlacht produced and edited this episode. IMAGE: A woman prays in front of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City, April 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalia)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

//The Wire//2300Z March 30, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: STRATEGIC CONCERNS REMAIN AS WAR IN MIDDLE EAST HIGHLIGHTS AMERICAN VULNERABILITIES. HOUTHIS JOIN THE WAR WITH MISSILE ATTACKS ON ISRAEL.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----  -International Events-Middle East: The situation continues to deteriorate as Iranian attacks throughout the region have become vastly more effective over the past few days. Iranian targeting of locations in Israel has continued to increase, with multiple targets being struck over the weekend. The refinery in Haifa was struck yesterday afternoon, which resulted in a fire at the facility. Separately, a factory was hit in the industrial zone in Neot Havov, which also resulted in a fire. American bases in Kuwait were also hit overnight, with Iranian missiles targeting barracks facilities.Red Sea: Over the weekend, the Houthis entered the war, firing one cruise missile toward Israel.Analyst Comment: The Houthi's have chosen a soft-start to the war, and the missile that was fired was reportedly intercepted. Nevertheless, this is an indication that another front has been opened up, and since the FORD CSG is no longer in the Red Sea (due to moving off-station for repairs), missile defense in the region is less effective at the precise moment that the Houthis are entering the war.Saudi Arabia: Following a series of Iranian airstrikes, several strategic American aircraft were destroyed at Prince Sultan Air Base. Several KC-135 refueling tankers were destroyed, along with at least one E-3 Sentry AWACS early warning aircraft. Concerning casualties, official casualty figures were classified at the beginning of the war, however the Pentagon reports approximately 10x US service members were wounded during this attack.Jerusalem: Controversy has continued throughout the Old City as Israeli forces continue to inflame tensions with Christians throughout the region. Yesterday, Israeli police disrupted Palm Sunday proceedings as Cardinal Pizzaballa of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem was prevented from attending the procession at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Analyst Comment: This incident was so deliberate that even Mike Huckabee spoke out against it, calling the incident "unfortunate overreach". Considering Huckabee's infamy on this issue at this point, combined with the historical record (and the biblical context), it's a helpful barometer to gauge how serious of an incident this was, which increases tensions at a time when the stakes are already quite high around the region.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: The successful Iranian strike at Prince Sultan Air Base was very significant for many reasons. For one, taking out major American assets is a big deal, and the loss of EW aircraft will degrade American capabilities. The most obvious question is why these aircraft were being staged within Iranian missile range in the first place. The answer to this will be debatable: maybe military leadership knew the danger and decided that the risk was worth it, or maybe they got cocky and ignored the risk. There's no way to know right now, but it is not a great look for the US Air Force to put these airframes well within striking range of the Iranians. For context, the B-52's which are conducting bombing raids in Iran are mostly being launched all the way from England, simply due to the risk of housing them closer to the fight. However, when it comes to some aircraft, we gave the Iranians clean access to "Tanker Row", which allowed them to destroy several strategic aircraft on the ground.This small detail, while not particularly groundbreaking, also serves as a reminder for how complicated wars can be. Nothing is as simple as the textbook says it will be, and in wartime everything gets vastly more difficult. Vulnerabilities also increase because when things get complicated, the stakes are higher,

The measure was taken due to stated security concerns in the Old City. The international community responded severely, causing Israel to change course. How would the saints react to the stated security concerns?Sponsored by Pray Latinhttps://praylatin.comSources:https://www.returntotradition.orgorhttps://substack.com/@returntotradition1Contact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+#popeleoXIV #catholicism #catholicchurch #catholicprophecy#infiltration

Trump weighs deploying ground troops; Lines at TSA checkpoints grow longer amid spring break travel rush; Strike hits Jerusalem's Old City; and more on tonight's broadcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has said Israel will hold off future attacks on Iranian gas fields after being asked to do so by President Trump. An Israeli attack on Iran's South Pars gas field on Wednesday, followed by Iranian attacks on Qatari gas installations caused steep rises in the price of gas and oil. Also, we get the view from Iran from our BBC Persian correspondent. We hear how life has changed in Jerusalem's Old City now that its most sacred Christian, Muslim and Jewish sites are closed to the public. And we talk to the scientist behind a new documentary about microplastics - and fertility.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

As Ramadan comes to an end, many Muslim Palestinians are bidding farewell to the holy month far from Al-Aqsa, in an atmosphere marked by grief and restriction, following Israel's complete closure of the Al-Aqsa compound following the US/Israel attack on Iran. But access to Al-Aqsa, the basic right to worship, has never been easy for Palestinians. What does it take to reach one of Islam's holiest sites in your own homeland? In this episode of This is Palestine, host Diana Buttu speaks with Jerusalem-based journalist Zena Tahhan to unpack Israel's escalating restrictions on Al-Aqsa and the Old City. From permit systems and military checkpoints to full closures during Ramadan, this episode traces how access to Al-Aqsa has been systematically limited over decades. It also examines the political and ideological forces seeking to reshape control over the site, and what that means for Palestinians today.  Thank you for tuning into This is Palestine, the official podcast of The IMEU! For more stories and resources, visit us at imeu.org. Stay connected with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theIMEU Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theIMEU/ For more insights, follow our host, Diana Buttu, on:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/dianabuttu