Best Forgotten Exodus Podcasts (2025)

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18. Exodus Burma and the human cost of war 1:09:09

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8d ago1:09:09

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This week Jack and Rob discuss the human cost of the retreat in 1942 with the wonderful Felicity Goodall, author of Exodus Burma! The British Escape Through the Jungles of Death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20. Reflecting on the Retreat 53:49

1h ago53:49

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This week Rob and Jack welcome the fascinating David Tanner - author of Burma 1942: Memories of a Retreat, the Diary of Ralph Tanner, KOYLI. David co-wrote the book with his father who was with 2 KOYLI in the retreat in 1942, but also worked in Japan in the 1970s and 80s, where his father visited. This is a fascinating chat reflecting on the retrea…

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Accords of Tomorrow 33:28

7h ago33:28

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On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, AJC hosted a conversation with Jason Greenblatt, a key architect of the Abraham Accords, and former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro. They discussed the challenges threatening regional stability, from unilateral moves on Palestinian statehood to political pressures within Israel, and underscored wha…

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19. Eric Lambert: Saviour of 5th Army 1:16:40

1d ago1:16:40

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Rob hit gold when he was recently gifted an unpublished memoir/diary by Eric Lambert, who, among other things, played a fascinating role in helping get the Chinese 5 Army out of the Hukawng Valley - the Valley of Death. This week Rob and Jack discuss his chapter on this topic, and the retreat of Chinese 5 Army. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

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Partners of Peace 31:26

11d ago31:26

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From cockpits to kitchens to concert halls, the Abraham Accords are inspiring unexpected partnerships. In the fourth episode of AJC’s limited series, four “partners of peace” share how these historic agreements are reshaping their lives and work. Hear from El Mehdi Boudra of the Mimouna Association on building people-to-people ties; producer Gili M…

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17. The Jungle War 52:37

15d ago52:37

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This week Rob and Jack welcome Hannah Watson, author of The Jungle War, to discuss the retreat from Burma and the challenges of presenting the subject in a book aimed at children and adults alike! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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From the White House Lawn 22:02

20d ago22:02

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On September 15, 2020, the Abraham Accords were signed at the White House by President Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and the foreign ministers of the UAE and Bahrain. In this third installment of AJC’s limited series, AJC CEO Ted Deutch and Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer Jason Isaacson—who stood on the South Lawn that day—share their…

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16. Grandfather Longlegs: Hugh Seagrim GC 1:11:32

26d ago1:11:32

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This week Jack and Rob interview historian Philip Davies, author of Lost Warriors, about Major Hugh Seagrim GC and also Ras Pagani. - two of the most courageous men of the Second World War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Behind the Breakthrough 21:51

1M ago21:51

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In episode two of AJC’s new limited series, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, U.S. Army General Miguel Correa, and AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer Jason Isaacson unpack the first Trump administration’s Middle East strategy, share behind-the-scenes efforts to engage key regional players, and reveal what unfolded inside …

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15. Burma Army's Swansong - retreat into India 1:24:46

29d ago1:24:46

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This week Jack and Rob finish the narrative of the retreat from Burma, discussing the final retreat across the Chindwin, and into safety in India. The Burma Army's swansong, but fear not dear listener, for there are still some more episodes, interviews, and a Q+A to come! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Road to the Deal 22:05

1M ago22:05

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In the first episode of AJC’s new limited podcast series, go behind the scenes of the decades-long diplomacy and quiet negotiations that made the Abraham Accords possible, bringing Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and later Morocco, together in historic peace agreements. Jason Isaacson, AJC Chief of Policy and Political Affairs, explains …

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14. Elephants, and novelising the retreat 58:54

1M ago58:54

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This week Rob and Jack were joined by the brilliant journalist and novelist John Sweeney. Aside from his work all over the world and covering all sorts of topics, including Trump and Putin, John also wrote the novel Elephant Novel, set during the retreat from Burma in 1942, and partly inspired by 'Elephant Bill' Williams. Hosted on Acast. See acast…

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Introducing Architects of Peace: The Abraham Accords Story 1:20

1M ago1:20

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Architects of Peace, a limited podcast series by the award-winning team behind American Jewish Committee’s People of the Pod and The Forgotten Exodus podcasts, unpacks the high-stakes diplomacy and behind-the-scenes negotiations that led to the creation of the Abraham Accords five years ago. As the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people…

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13. Through the Jungle of Death by Stephen Brookes - Book Review 1:15:36

1M ago1:15:36

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This week Rob and Jack review the excellent Through the Jungle of Death by Stephen Brookes. A wonderful, if traumatic, book about his families escape on foot out of Burma in 1942. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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12. VJ DAY SPECIAL! With Lord Slim, Sylvia May, and Alex Bescoby 1:05:48

2M ago1:05:48

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Jack and Rob have a surprise VJ Day Special for listeners - bringing together a panel to discuss what is happening to support the memory, and spread knowledge of, of the Burma Campaign through their various work. Joining the FWP team are Lord Slim representing the Burma Star Memorial Fund, Sylvia May of the Kohima Educational Trust, and Alex Bescob…

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11. The Evacuation of Burma 1:08:11

2M ago1:08:11

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In this week's episode Rob and Jack do something a little different. They discuss the civilian evacuation of Burma, including a number of eyewitness accounts from a variety of sources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10. Archie Wavell with Victoria Schofield 1:11:04

2M ago1:11:04

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This week Jack and Rob welcome Archie Wavell's biographer Victoria Schofield onto the pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9. Experiencing the Retreat - James Lunt 1:03:41

2M ago1:03:41

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This week Jack and Rob take review their first book: the truly excellent A Hell a Licking: Retreat from Burma by James Lunt. A staff officer during the retreat, he recalled, the confusion, lack of preparedness, but also courage of the men of 1st Burma Division. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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8. Reporting the Retreat - War Correspondents in Burma 1:03:23

2M ago1:03:23

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This week Jack and Rob welcome historian Philip Woods, author of Reporting the Retreat: War Correspondents in Burma - hear some fascinating stories of the brave journalists in Burma in 1942 as the imperial edifice collapsed around them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7. The Burma Rifles & the Burma Army 1:14:57

3M ago1:14:57

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Joining Jack and Rob this week is Historian Steve Rothwell to talk about the Burma Rifles, and the Burma Army in general. Steve also runs the indiaburmasoldiers.co.uk website, and fantastic resource to begin research into the Burma Campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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6. The Chinese in Burma 52:10

3M ago52:10

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This week Rob and Jack look into the Chinese role in the retreat from Burma, and the relationships between the US, China and Britain. They focus on the military side of things, although there will be more on Chinese troops as they evacuated the country in another episode later in the series... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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5. The Jungle Rats - 7th Armoured Brigade in Burma 51:45

3M ago51:45

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Jack finally gets to nerd out on 7th Armoured Brigade in the retreat in 1942 - and Rob happily indulges him! Listeners may notice that Jack mentions an interview with Victoria Schofield the previous week - due to unforeseen circumstances this has been pushed back to later in the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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4. James Holland on Harold Alexander 51:42

3M ago51:42

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This week Jack and Rob welcome author and historian James Holland onto the pod to discuss Harold Alexander. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3. Rangoon Falls 58:00

4M ago58:00

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After the Sittang Bridge disaster, Rangoon was the next. Rob and Jack now look at the decision to abandon the capital, followed by the famous roadblock action at Taukkyan, and the retreat north to Prome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2. Disaster at the Sittang Bridge 58:31

4M ago58:31

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This week Jack and Rob dissect the disastrous decision to destroy the Sittang Bridge - the crucial moment in the 1942 Campaign where defeat became practically inevitable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1. Lord Slim and the making of Bill Slim 55:52

4M ago55:52

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The Forgotten War Pod is back with a bang! Rob and Jack exclusively interview Lord Mark Slim, Field Marshal Bill Slim's grandson. Talking about his childhood and early military career, and also what it was like growing up with (confusingly) 'Uncle' Bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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12. Question Time: Burma Campaign Edition 57:24

5M ago57:24

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Join Jack and Rob this week for a question and answer episode, maps to troop diversions, deception to grand strategy, this episode has a bit of everything, including a few teasers on Series 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11. Thunder Runs! Meiktila & Mandalay 1:11:14

6M ago1:11:14

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This week Jack and Rob discuss two crucial battles, Meiktila and Mandalay, from the perspective of two generals: Thomas 'Pete' Rees, and David 'Punch' Cowan. Aggressive commanders, they were the right men for the right jobs, in an epic campaign that destroyed the Japanese Burma Area Army. A tale of drama, deception, endurance, and heroism - do not …

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10. Third Time Lucky: Arakan 1944-45 44:53

6M ago44:53

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This week Jack and Rob look at the third attempt to breakthrough in Arakan. Picking up from just after the Admin Box, they look at the 81st West African Division's epic campaign in the Kaladan Valley, as well as Akyab and Ramree Islands and the brutal fight over Hill 170. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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9. Flying Tigers to Dakotas: Air Power and the Burma Campaign 1:06:32

6M ago1:06:32

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This week Jack and Rob discuss one of the most important aspects of the Burma Campaign: the air war. Success was built on air power, Slim's strategy from the end of 1943 to the of the war relied on aerial resupply in an air supremacy environment. The Hump, Admin Box, Kohima, Imphal, and the thunder run to Meiktila in 1945 all relied this all import…

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8. Rumbles in the Jungles: Special Operations in Burma 53:57

7M ago53:57

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In Episode 8 Rumbles in the Jungles: Special Operations in Burma, Rob and Jack take a look at the Chindit Operation Thursday and SOE's Force 136 Operation Character. The former is one of the most famous events in the history of the war in Burma, and the other is one of the most forgotten of all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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7. Game of Thrones(ish) in the CBI 41:52

7M ago41:52

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Rob and Jack continue their overview of the Burma Campaign by turning to the Northern Combat Area Command - the NCAC - in particular 'Vinegar Joe' Stilwell's efforts to navigate the power politics of the CBI theatre between the USA, China and Britain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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6. The Battles of Kohima 43:09

7M ago43:09

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Kohima: one of the big names in Second World War history. In this episode Rob and Jack look at the epic siege and the tooth and nail battle for Kohima that followed, part of the overview of the campaign that his Series 1. Including whether it was really a battle worth fighting for Sato and his men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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5. Invasion! The Battle of Imphal 46:23

7M ago46:23

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This week Jack and Rob continue their overview of the Burma Campaign by looking at the Battle of Imphal - a huge battle where Slim's Fourteenth Army delivered a hammer blow to the Japanese 15th Army in its invasion of India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4. First Victory: The Battle of the Admin Box 41:05

7M ago41:05

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This week Jack and Rob finally have some good news! The first major victory by Fourteenth Army against the Japanese in Burma - the Second Arakan offensive and most famously the Battle of the Admin Box, in February 1944. The Japanese intended to distract Slim by attacking Arakan just before the invasion of India, but fell upon newly retrained troops…

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3. Sandwich Year: 1943 53:18

8M ago53:18

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In this episode Rob and Jack discuss the sandwich year of 1943 - stuck between the defeat in 1942 and victory in 1944. Nevertheless, it was an important year, seeing the disastrous first Arakan campaign, Fourteenth Army eventually created, and Operation Longcloth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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2. A Close Run Thing: the retreat from Burma 1942 1:04:09

8M ago1:04:09

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This week Jack and Rob dive into the longest retreat in the history of the British and Indian Army, from the initial Japanese invasion, the role of Chinese troops, and the reasons for defeat. But cometh the hour, cometh the man: Slim makes his entrance! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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1. Introducing The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2 53:00

8M ago53:00

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In the first episode of The Forgotten War Pod, Jack and Rob give listeners a quick overview of the Second World War in South East Asia, the reasons for war and the Japanese invasion of Burma, and some of the key characters of the campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Teaser 5: Kohima: Touch and Go 3:39

8M ago3:39

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In the final teaser before the first series of The Forgotten War Podcast, Jack describes the defence of Kohima. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Teaser 4: unbelievable leadership problems at Imphal 3:36

9M ago3:36

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In this teaser, Rob describes the downright crazy leadership situation in the Japanese 15th Army before the Battle of Imphal in 1944. For more teasers and updates before our own invasion of the airwaves in February make sure you follow the pod @forgottenwarpod. You can also let us know if you have any questions for later in the series here, or by e…

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Teaser 3: the bombing of Rangoon 3:52

9M ago3:52

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Another teaser for the Forgotten War Pod - this time Rob describes the initial Japanese invasion of Burma, and the impact it had on the city of Rangoon. For more teasers and updates before our own invasion of the airwaves in February make sure you follow the pod. You can also let us know if you have any questions for later in the series here, or by…

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Teaser 2: Japanese tactics in 1942 3:32

9M ago3:32

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In another teaser for Series 1 of the Forgotten War Pod, Jack discusses Japanese tactics during the retreat in 1942. For more teasers and updates before the balloon goes up in February make sure you follow the pod. You can also let us know if you have any questions for later in the series here, or by emailing Jack and Rob on [email protected]…

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Teaser 1: The Kohima Epitaph 11:47

9M ago11:47

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Jack and Rob discuss the origins of the Kohima Epitaph, its uses and misuses since, and other major contributions the Burma Campaign has had in the way Britain remembers the Second World War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Iran 40:49

1y ago40:49

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“I never thought there’s antisemitism. It's something from the past, for my grandparents, for my mom a little, but it's not something in my generation, or my kids’ generation. It's done . . . apparently, not.” Einat Admony is a chef, cookbook author, comedian, and social media star who grew up in Bnei Brak, Israel. With parents from Iran and Yemen,…

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Morocco 37:45

1y ago37:45

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“Today's Morocco is a prime example of what a great peaceful coexistence and international cooperation can be with an Arab country.” Eli Gabay, an Israeli-born lawyer and current president of the oldest continuously active synagogue in the United States, comes from a distinguished family of Jewish leaders who have fostered Jewish communities across…

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Yemen: Live Recording with Adiel Cohen – Part 2 19:26

1y ago19:26

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“When we show the world that we're not what they say about us, that we're not white colonizers, that we're actually an indigenous tribe of people that was kicked out of their homeland . . . the only argument I can think about to put against the story is ‘you're lying.’ . . . If they accuse you of lying when you tell your family story, they lost.” L…

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Yemen: Live Recording with Adiel Cohen – Part 1 30:27

1y ago30:27

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“We can't expect people to stand up for us against antisemitism if they don't know who we are. And we can't expect them to know who we are if we're not there to tell our story.” Adiel Cohen: Jewish activist, social media influencer, and Israel Defense Forces reservist, has a passion for storytelling – especially that of his beloved grandmother, Sav…

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Syria 34:24

1y ago34:24

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“It's quite clear to me that he was trying to recreate the hillside of Haifa with the gardens... It comes from somebody being ripped out from their home.” Syrian Jewish Playwright Oren Safdie, son of world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie, who designed Habitat 67 along with much of modern Jerusalem, knows loss, regret, and longing. Oren and his fath…

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Show HBC Your Glory! (Exodus 33:17-23) 46:06

1y ago46:06

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Show HBC Your Glory! (Exodus 33:17-23) Sunday Morning Worship, August 18, 2024 Guest Preacher: Morris StringfieldBy Morris Stringfield

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Tunisia 31:58

1y ago31:58

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“In the Israeli DNA and the Jewish DNA, we have to fight to be who we are. In every generation, empires and big forces tried to erase us . . . I know what it is to be rejected for several parts of my identity... I'm fighting for my ancestors, but I'm also fighting for our future generation.” Hen Mazzig, a writer, digital creator, and founder of the…