History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast
JLE
162 episodes
6 days ago
History for the Curious
The most talked-about Jewish History Podcast
History for the Curious features the dynamic historian and famous tour guide & lecturer: Rabbi Aubrey Hersh, live from the JLE in London, hosted by myself: Mena Reisner
Join us as we cross continents, sail through the centuries, tracing lives, uncovering events and following epic journeys, to reveal the untold stories, the scandals, and the mysteries, that have impacted our history and shaped us into who we are today.
Encounter leaders, visionaries, spies, heroes & traitors and unpack 2,000 years of Jewish heritage.
Go back to the story of Jews in the Temple of Jerusalem. Confront the dilemmas of the Holocaust. Visit Paris, Prague, Vilna, London, Venice, New York & the Cairo Geniza. Meet The Russian Czar, Ramchal, Maharal, Maimonides, Churchill, Shabbetai Zvi and the Hapsburgs.
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History for the Curious
The most talked-about Jewish History Podcast
History for the Curious features the dynamic historian and famous tour guide & lecturer: Rabbi Aubrey Hersh, live from the JLE in London, hosted by myself: Mena Reisner
Join us as we cross continents, sail through the centuries, tracing lives, uncovering events and following epic journeys, to reveal the untold stories, the scandals, and the mysteries, that have impacted our history and shaped us into who we are today.
Encounter leaders, visionaries, spies, heroes & traitors and unpack 2,000 years of Jewish heritage.
Go back to the story of Jews in the Temple of Jerusalem. Confront the dilemmas of the Holocaust. Visit Paris, Prague, Vilna, London, Venice, New York & the Cairo Geniza. Meet The Russian Czar, Ramchal, Maharal, Maimonides, Churchill, Shabbetai Zvi and the Hapsburgs.
History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast
53 minutes 54 seconds
5 months ago
#144 - The Rothschilds III - Five Brothers
The ghetto walls were slowly coming down, but Mayer Anschel and Gutele refused to leave the Judengasse.
Unusual opportunities arose for the Rothschilds when Napoleon opened a port for smuggling gold, although all was not plain sailing. The result was an international network based on Mayer Amschel's instruction, where unity and the Jewish Nation reigned supreme.
Along the way,Taxis & Thurn, the Duke of Wellington & Hersh Liebman all formed part of the enduring and memorable narrative. But the question of the origins of his wealth, still remains unanswered....
(S N Fraiman – Lost portrait of Gutle Rothschild)
https://koshertravelers.com/pesach-2025-elysium-resort-spa-hotel/
Chapters
00:00 The Rothschilds and European Finance
02:22 Emancipation and the Ghetto Experience
04:11 Tax Investigations and Business Operations
06:32 Smuggling and Trade Challenges
10:46 The Rise of Nathan Rothschild
12:40 The Smuggling Operations and Economic Impact
19:14 Nathan Rothschild: The Napoleon of Finance
23:03 Legacy of Mayer Amschel Rothschild
27:21 Legacy of Influence: The Rothschild Family's Values
30:09 Unity and Success: The Rothschild Brothers' Commitment
32:57 The Early Years: Rothschild's Business Practices and Challenges
39:00 Theft and Betrayal: A Rothschild Scandal Uncovered
42:45 Communication Innovations: The Rothschilds' Use of Pigeons and Telegraphs
46:57 The Portrait of Gutle Rothschild: A Family Legacy
51:14 Mysteries of Wealth: The Rothschilds and Their Historical Context
History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast
History for the Curious
The most talked-about Jewish History Podcast
History for the Curious features the dynamic historian and famous tour guide & lecturer: Rabbi Aubrey Hersh, live from the JLE in London, hosted by myself: Mena Reisner
Join us as we cross continents, sail through the centuries, tracing lives, uncovering events and following epic journeys, to reveal the untold stories, the scandals, and the mysteries, that have impacted our history and shaped us into who we are today.
Encounter leaders, visionaries, spies, heroes & traitors and unpack 2,000 years of Jewish heritage.
Go back to the story of Jews in the Temple of Jerusalem. Confront the dilemmas of the Holocaust. Visit Paris, Prague, Vilna, London, Venice, New York & the Cairo Geniza. Meet The Russian Czar, Ramchal, Maharal, Maimonides, Churchill, Shabbetai Zvi and the Hapsburgs.
