Best JLE Podcasts (2024)

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Rabbi Akiva Eger I - Genius, Battles & Compassion 39:57

3d ago39:57

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Famous as a scholar and lamdan, his life was beset by challenges and setbacks, all of which he faced with remarkable fortitude. As the leader of Central Europe's Jewry, the impact of his writings and personality re-wrote the history of the 19th century for the Jews Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Government Intervention 08:01 Reb Akiva Eger's Schol…

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Kabbalah II - Heresy : Spain 1290-1350 1:01:56

15d ago1:01:56

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Unraveling the Mystery - Who was Moshe de Leon? How did the Zohar impact Jewish history? Is there a deep divide between Academics & Kabbalists. What did Rav Yaakov Emden write? And how was Marriage seen in 13th century Spain? Chapters 00:00 Introduction: The Mystery of the Zohar 13:09 The Historical Context of Spain in the 13th and 14th Centuries 3…

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Kabbalah I - Controversy : Spain 1250-1295 53:05

27d ago53:05

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In the 1200s Spanish Jewry faced great challenges within the community including Murder, Immorality & Defection. This was exacerbated by dangerous teachings within Kabbalah which had to be rooted out by the Rashba and banned.But 700 years later a pathway was found to Redemption. Chapters 00:00 Challenges of 13th-Century Spain: Tensions, Wealth, and…

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Spanish Jewry III - Targets of Resentment: Prominent Jewish Figures in Spain 41:35

1M ago41:35

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The Golden Age was over but what drove Jews to settle in Christian Spain?What is the true story of the pirates in Cordoba?Why was the commentary of the Rif so vital and why did the Ba’al HaMaor critique it?Who controlled the Jews: The Church or The Kings? Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:05 Legends and Stories in Jewish History 08:50 …

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Spanish Jewry II - The Golden Age : Poetry, Power and Politics 45:18

2M ago45:18

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A unique world existed for two centuries in which a Jewish general lead Moslem armies into battle and authored 1,500 poems while Chasdai, the most famous Jew, discovered the antidote to poison and oversaw the creation of Jewish grammar. Was Yosef Hannagid responsible for the death of an Arab prince? And how did Spain over-rule Babylonia? Chapters 0…

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Spanish Jewry I - The Dark Ages: The Forced Conversion of the Jews 34:39

2M ago34:39

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The history of the Jews in Spain has always been part of our collective memory. But the real story starts 1,000 years earlier. Long before the Rishonim, flourishing communities existed. What were their lives like? Why do we not know more about them? And what happened in 711CE? For the trip, please email: giana.elav@gmail.com Chapters 00:00 The Visi…

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Lizzie Borden Ghost Hunt 1:45:11

2M ago1:45:11

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Do you believe in ghosts? What even is a ghost? There might be some in the Lizzie Borden household in Fall River, Massachusetts. Listen through an entertaining narration of hopeful skepticism as people braver than me talk to the dead at the Borden B&B. GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING involving violence, death and dying Source(s): The Paranormal Files Tatto…

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Responsa in History III 34:12

2M ago34:12

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Do synagogues have rights over membership?Why did a Chazan risk excommunication in Perpignan?Why were responsa printed in defiance of the author’s wishes?And the 1708 Chametz glue on a Pesach document… Chapters 00:00 Excommunication and Imposing Bans 06:18 Excommunication and Scholarly Disputes 13:28 The Role of the Chazan in the Synagogue 26:04 In…

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Lizzie Borden House Tour 38:37

2M ago38:37

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JLE returns with a multipart story about Lizzie Borden and the murders of her father and stepmother on August 4th, 1892 in Fall River, Massachusetts.. First, learn the history that cuts deeper than the grizzly nursery rhyme through an audio tour of the infamous Borden home. Full episode: The Paranormal Files IG: @JLEPODCAST X: @JLEpod FB: JLE Email…

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Financial Responsa in History II - Shuls, Politics & Power (feat. Dayan Y Posen) 49:50

3M ago49:50

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For centuries Jews faced restrictions building their shuls. Halachic questions arose across Europe concerning rights, ownership and use. And closer to our day, when communities split, the assets would often be fought over. For the trip, please email: giana.elav@gmail.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 07:41 Shul as a Place of Assembly and…

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Financial Responsa in History I - Taxes, Charity & Freedom (feat. Dayan Y Hool) 53:17

3M ago53:17

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In times of war and peace and throughout the centuries, Jews have asked questions. Some became the foundations of halacha, others were forgotten.In this episode we trace back through the ages to find that the new is often very old. To purchase Dayan Hools book, click here -Beth Din Commercial Arbitration: https://amzn.eu/d/hSkOB53 Chapters 00:00 In…

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Yishmael vs Yisrael X – A personal account in Gaza 36:13

3M ago36:13

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Unlike the secular worldview, Jewish history looks at individuals and at details. And although we have closely followed the general conflict in Israel, we are at arm’s length from the war. Hearing first-hand some of the challenges that Yona Pinchos Gedalia ben Soroh Chana faced, will thereby give a deeper perspective to what Israel is experiencing.…

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Douglas Murray - Raw Opinion on the Israel Conflict 49:15

3M ago49:15

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To Watch This Podcast, click here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRbtzDOtBAY&t=2021s A wide-ranging discussion with author & international broadcaster Douglas Murray, on the questions: Why the Media Lie - The Liberal Left - Antisemitism, modern and ancient - The Future in Israel. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Connection 00:38 Intervie…

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The Karaites III - Unusual Episodes 47:37

4M ago47:37

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The Karaites arrive in Ponovezh, Lithuania; Seraya Shapshal abruptly changes direction; Ibn Ezra writes Zemirot [link below]; the Nazis preside over a Karaite debate; Voltaire quotes a Karaite scholar; The 21st century reconfigures Karaism. Ki Eshmera Shabbat - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Um8Z5Wdok-WeA7zNmKFkEjG06eH21Sax/view?usp=drivesdk Chap…

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The Karaites II - Forgeries & History 40:55

4M ago40:55

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Refugees arrived in Egypt from Toldeo in 1459, with ideas of their own. But as the centuries progressed, the Karaites spread out from the Middle East. Crimea became the headquarters of the movement. However Abraham Firkowitz had his own ideas about history, in which facts did not necessarily feature. Although St. Petersburg owes him a continuing de…

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The Karaites I - Origins & Practices 46:14

5M ago46:14

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1,200 years ago, a new form of Judaism was created, and it has lasted through the centuries.How far did Karaism spread? Did the Rambam allow them to be circumcised? Did Islam bring about the new ideology? And why would they observe Rosh Hashana without a Shofar? Please email giana.elav@gmail.com for details on the upcoming Vienna Trip. Chapters 00:…

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500 Years Ago: February 1524 37:57

5M ago37:57

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When Europe became the battleground between opposing armies, a very unlikely candidate met up with the Pope and proposed a solution. It would involve the Jews, and start in the heart of Inquisition Portugal. But it brought about unexpected results. Ultimately we have a cloak and a flag to reflect upon. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Trip Announcem…

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Yishmael vs Yisrael IX - The Father of a Hostage 26:56

5M ago26:56

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A moving, personal first-hand account of trial, tribulation and faith. Recorded live at the JLE. Chapters 00:00 The Kidnapping of Ori Danino 03:29 The Search for Ori 05:24 Ori's Heroic Actions 08:08 The Power of Emunah 09:32 Seeing Hashem in Difficult Times 12:12 The Unexplainable Nature of the War 13:47 Praying and Believing in Hashem 15:53 A Mess…

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Yishmael vs Yisrael VIII - The ICJ 42:00

5M ago42:00

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In 2004 Israel was prosecuted at the ICJ for building a barrier through the West Bank. But Israel didn’t bother to turn up. What changed in 2024? Why did South Africa in particular, take the lead against Israel? Why does the proportionality argument (regarding civilian casualties) not help Israel’s defense?…

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The Letters Which Made History - Part III 42:19

5M ago42:19

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Why was Sir Moses Montefiore in Malta for Tisha B’Av? Who wrote the poem Bli Mazal (Out of Luck)? Which British politician suggested in 1841, that the Jews create an independent State? What made London famous in 1159? Whom did Rabbeinu Tam bow to?By JLE

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The Letters Which Made History - Part II 44:24

6M ago44:24

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How did a small hole in a parchment create Crusader history?What do Chopin, Karl Marx, Alexander Dumas & Goethe have in common?Why would the Barons of Franconia insist that Jews go to Synagogue on Monday & Thursday?What was life like for Jews in Sicily?Listen to fascinating insights from four very different eras in Jewish History.…

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The Letters Which Made History - Part I 45:23

6M ago45:23

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Did a Christian censor help the Jews of Bohemia? Who was Rav Sherira Gaon and why is the letter he wrote over 1,000 years ago, so important today? What brought Jews to America in the 1600s? And why did a Rabbi in Indiana write to the US Secretary of State - in Hebrew!?By JLE

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Yishmael vs Yisrael VII - Vital Answers for Difficult Times (feat. Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz) 1:13:20

6M ago1:13:20

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Recorded in Jerusalem, this ground-breaking episode includes testimony based on eyewitnesses, linking together Israel’s Past, Present & Future. Are the Settlements illegal? Does Islam’s monotheism bring any spiritual benefit to the Jews? Is Israel imposing Apartheid on the Palestinians in the West Bank? What does tomorrow hold for Israel? Link to c…

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Yishmael vs Yisrael VI - The Harder Questions II (feat. Lord David Wolfson KC) 1:01:24

7M ago1:01:24

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A must listen! What rights to land did Jews have in Palestine? How does Israel explain the Deir Yassin massacre? Did they engage in ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in 1948? Should we regulate free speech of the BBC & Universities?By JLE

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Yishmael vs Yisrael V - The Harder Questions I (feat. R’ Yitzchok Breitowitz) 1:07:02

7M ago1:07:02

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Featuring Rav Yitzchok Breitowitz & Rav Osher Weiss. How do we view War, Collateral Damage and Siege in Halacha? Did the Chafetz Chaim think that we can change the minds of non-Jewish governments? What rights do Jews have in Golus and what message should we take from the matzav?By JLE

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Yishmael vs Yisrael IV - The Hostages (feat. Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz) 54:40

7M ago54:40

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The fate of 240 Jews still remains unknown… What are our spiritual obligations at this time? What does Jewish Law rule for these situations? And where does Advocacy fit into the equation?By JLE

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London Through the Eyes of the Curious 0:58

8M ago0:58

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Experience London in a very unique way by clicking the link below- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wHjkkNGKUk And please consider making a donation to allow us to continue the podcasts' reach and content - https://www.charityextra.com/jle/133970By JLE

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Rambam III - The Final Years 37:18

8M ago37:18

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Why was the letter to the Jews of Yemen so essential? Who was Guide to the Perplexed written for? How did the Rambam steer his community through turbulent political times? And where does the bullfight in Cordoba fit in?By JLE

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Yishmael vs Yisrael III - Mesiras Nefesh (feat. Rabbi Y.Y Jacobson) 1:18:08

8M ago1:18:08

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Yishamel’s 3rd power is their veneration of martyrdom. Our spiritual antidote, is Mesiras Nefesh. Although this includes self-sacrifice and is often translated as giving up one’s life, it is actually life-giving and forms the pillar of the survival of the Jewish Nation through the ages, as Rabbi YY Jacobson explains.…

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Yishmael vs Yisrael II - The Israeli - Arab Conflict 1:09:37

9M ago1:09:37

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Social Media is alive with facts about Israel, many of which are inaccurate or taken out of context. With the help of International Foreign policy analyst Dr Mitchell Bard, this podcast comprehensively takes the listener through 120 years of Middle Eastern history, pointing out the major events and documented truths about them and dispelling myths.…

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Yishmael vs Yisrael I - A Biblical Conflict 42:35

9M ago42:35

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The events of 7th October have left us reeling. How should Jews react? What are our obligations - especially those who are geographically distant? And where are the spiritual origins of this war? The special tefilah to be said in a place of danger has been uploaded to: www.jle.org.uk/podcastBy JLE

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Rambam II - Egypt 42:34

9M ago42:34

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The Rambam spent 38 years of his life in Cairo. Here, he authored his two most famous works, became involved in Medicine, dealt with hostages, suffered tremendous personal loss, and wrote hundreds of Responsa - some of which challenged the Status Quo.By JLE

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Rambam I - The Early Years 28:46

9M ago28:46

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The Rambam is arguably the most famous Jew of the last two thousand years. But do we really know him? Who were his family? Did he have enemies? And why did he write the 13 Principles of Faith?By JLE

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The French Revolution III (1799-1808) 35:27

10M ago35:27

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Having conquered much of Europe, Napoleon turned his attention to the Jews. Not by request but by demand; to make Jewish law compatible with France’s constitution. The rabbis walked a tightrope to respond. And of course there’s the matter of 10,000s of documents that disappeared. How justifiable was it?…

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The French Revolution II (1789-1799) 43:29

10M ago43:29

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How glorious was the Revolution and where does the Tennis Court Oath fit in? Did the Jews actually want to be emancipated? How did they cope with the Year of Terror; Were the Jews victims or collateral damage?By JLE

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The French Revolution I – The Prelude (1552-1788) 39:54

10M ago39:54

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In 1789, the French proclaimed liberty to all their citizens including the Jews of France. Except that Jews hadn’t been allowed in the country since 1394 – so who was actually emancipated? Why was Metz so important? What happened to Sefardi arrivals into the country? And in the battle between the King and Strasbourg, whose side were the Jews on?…

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The Death of A YouTuber 1:12:24

10M ago1:12:24

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This is the third episode JLE has done on prison YouTuber, Jessica Kent. Someone who was supported by thousands for her honesty and relatability only to find out that the house she built founded on sobriety and redemption was made entirely of lies and it has finally come crashing down. IG: @JLEPODCAST X: @JLEpod FB: JLE Email: JLEPOD@YAHOO.COM…

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A Kenthouse of Lies 51:59

11M ago51:59

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At the start of this mini series we went over Jessica Kent’s tumultuous timeline as seen on YouTube. Now we’re unearthing the many lies she has told that will likely lead to her demise but something tells me this is only the beginning. WARNING this episode contains graphic content involving violence, drug use, domestic abuse, and probably other awf…

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A Prison YouTuber’s Descent 53:05

11M ago53:05

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A couple of personal stories after Shut Up & Listen on how perspective in life changes with time. Then we discuss and attempt to straighten out the tangled timeline that is the life of former inmate/drug dealer turned prison YouTuber, Jessica Kent. What is real and what is for the internet? Shut Up and Listen: Feather stars Wildfires in Maui IG: @J…

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The Silent War IV - The Prosecutor 48:54

11M ago48:54

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When the Holocaust ended, the Jews awaited justice. Sadly it would be denied to them. But one man - a Jew names Ben Ferencz - made it his business to bring at least some of the Nazi murderers to trial and make Germany pay. This is his story, and the untold story of so many others.By JLE

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Blackout 55:31

11M ago55:31

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Gone are the days of tattoos being solely associated with smarmy individuals but what does that mean for the historical unmatched medium of tattooing? Is it possible to be unique in a sea of ink? Thankfully, it still is and it might be because of the emerging style known as blackout tattoo. IG: @JLEPODCAST X: @JLEpod FB: JLE Email: JLEPOD@YAHOO.COM…

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Jesus? Me Again. The Machine Cut Me Off. 1:58

11M ago1:58

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A minute with Jesus. IG: @JLEPODCAST X: @JLEpod FB: JLE Email: JLEPOD@YAHOO.COMBy Genevieve Rose

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Reality vs Editing 3:23

12M ago3:23

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The first take you may appreciate. IG: @JLEPODCAST X: @JLEpod FB: JLE Email: JLEPOD@YAHOO.COMBy Genevieve Rose

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Night God 1:18

11M ago1:18

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A morning devotional read at night. IG: @JLEPODCAST X: @JLEpod FB: JLE Email: JLEPOD@YAHOO.COMBy Genevieve Rose

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Jesus Words 2:15

12M ago2:15

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A few minutes with Jesus. IG: @JLEPODCAST X: @JLEpod FB: JLE Email: JLEPOD@YAHOO.COMBy Genevieve Rose

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The Silent War III - Trading with the Enemy 40:45

12M ago40:45

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IBM’s partnership enabled the cattle trains to run to schedule, and even after the Holocaust, the spoils were there for the taking. What did the allied governments know? And who else co-operated with the Nazis?By JLE

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A Narration of Poe 8:23

12M ago8:23

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Birds be scary sometimes. IG: @JLEPODCAST X: @JLEpod FB: JLE Email: JLEPOD@YAHOO.COMBy Genevieve Rose

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Poems By Dickinson 1:04

12M ago1:04

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A collection of words by Emily Dickinson. IG: @JLEPODCAST X: @JLEpod FB: JLE Email: JLEPOD@YAHOO.COMBy Genevieve Rose

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Bluebird 1:13

12M ago1:13

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A poem by Charles Bukowski. IG: @JLEPODCAST X: @JLEpod FB: JLE Email: JLEPOD@YAHOO.COMBy Genevieve Rose

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Unhappy Family 35:36

12M ago35:36

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JLE continues the looney saga of The Barnett family covering episodes 3 and 4 in the HBO docuseries The Curious Case of Natalia Grace. Tolstoy said it best; “all happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” SPOILERS (graphic content and probably cursing) IG: @JLEPODCAST X: @JLEpod FB: JLE Email: JLEPOD@YAHOO.COM…

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