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Remember What's Next
by Remember What's Next
Exploring the past to understand our future. This podcast looks are current issues through the lens of Jewish history with author, reseacher and lecturer Rabbi Ken Spiro and JFI Director Ellie Bass. Each week we will explore a current topic in the news or the world and use history to understand it's deeper implications for the Jewish world and beyond.
Episodes
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S6 Ep1 - King Saul and Suicidal Empathy
Welcome to Season 6 of Remember What’s Next, with Ellie Bass and Rabbi Ken Spiro. This season, we’re exploring Jewish history through the people who shaped it: who they were, the choices they made, and how their influence continues to shape our lives as Jews today. We’re beginning with Shaul…
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S5 Ep 24 The History of Truth
Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie Bass discuss the history of truth, and how the idea of facts and ultimate truth are more new than we think. Want the full story? Start from episode one. As Winston Churchill said, "The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see." That's exactly...
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S5 Ep23 Anti-Zionism is a Conspiracy Theory
Rabbi Spiro and Ellie discuss the history of conspiracy theories and how those show up today in our world. Want the full story? Start from episode one. As Winston Churchill said, "The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see." That's exactly what we're doing — going…
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S5 Ep22 Where Have We Seen This Before?
This episode features a discussion about the historical and spiritual context of modern challenges facing the Jewish people, specifically as they approach Tisha B'Av. The conversation explores the recurring patterns of history, the concept of Jewish destiny, and how to maintain perspective during...
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S5 Ep 21 - Communism, Socialism, Judaism and the Democratic Republic of America
In this episode Rabbi Spiro and Ellie discuss the recent elections in NY and the DSA candidates who won, and what the history of communism, socialism and democracy can help us understand about America today as it approaches it's 250th birthday. Want the full story? Start from episode one. As...
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S5 Ep20 Negotiations
Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie planned and recorded a podcast episode on cross-cultural negotiation differences, focusing on honor-shame vs. guilt-innocence paradigms and how these explain current US-Iran negotiations and Israel's broader negotiating history. The episode uses biblical, historical, and...
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S5 Ep19 - Civil Unrest Part 2
Part 2: Rabbi Spiro and Ellie are discussing the riots and demonstrations by Israel's Charedim who are against conscription and the cultural history behind the animus. How do we as a people with different visions of what the center of our lives should be start to reckon with the fact that we need...
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S5 Ep18 - Civil Unrest - The Draft Crisis and Israel's Internal Reckoning
Part 1: Rabbi Spiro and Ellie are discussing the riots and demonstrations by Israel's Charedim who are against conscription and the cultural history behind the animus. How do we as a people with different visions of what the center of our lives should be start to reckon with the fact that we need...
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Trauma & Jewish History Part 3 - From Survival to Resilience
The final episode of our special series. Rabbi Ken Spiro, Professor Elan Javanfard, and Ellie Bass unpack how Ashkenazi and Sephardi/Mizrahi communities developed radically different responses to centuries of trauma — and how those responses still shape Jewish observance, identity, and reactivity...
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Special Series Part 2 - Jewish History and Trauma - Sephardim and Mizrachi
Part 2 of Jewish History and Trauma - In this episode Rabbi Spiro and Professor Elan Javanfard explore the chronological and psychological history and experiences of Sephardic and Mizrachi Jews and how their past has shaped and created those communities into the way we know them today. How does...
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Special Series! Jewish History and Trauma with Professor Javanfard Part 1 - Ashkenazim
Part 1: Welcome to a special three-part series of Remember What's Next called Jewish History and Trauma. Ellie Bass and Rabbi Ken Spiro are in conversation with Professor Elan Javanfard who is a researcher and expert in Jewish intergenerational trauma. Together, we are going to trace the full…
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S5 Ep14 - Oy Canada
Rabbi Spiro and Ellie Bass discuss what is happening right now and historically for Canadian Jews and some of the background and history behind it. Want the full story? Start from episode one. As Winston Churchill said, "The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see."...
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S5 Ep13 - Tracing Our Genetic Story: From Judea to the Jewish People Today
What does our DNA reveal about who we are as a people? In this episode of Remember What's Next, we explore the genetic history of the Jewish people and what it teaches us about our shared origins, our journey through history, and the family-turned-nation we've become. We begin where it all began:...
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S5 Ep12 Passover Thoughts
Chag Kasher VSameach from Rabbi Spiro and Ellie! Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is...
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S5 Ep11 War Overview
An update and overview on what is happening right now in the Middle East and what it means for us as a Jewish people. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.”...
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S5 Ep10 Unity, Responsibility and Proactivity
What are some of the attributes that make the Jewish people our best selves? Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we...
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S5 Ep9 - The Middle Path and a World of Extremes
If it burns it earns, if it bleeds it leads, if it enrages it engages.. we are living in a world that clamors for extremes in views, ideas and community. What does it mean as a Jewish people to live in a world of extremes? Is that our thing? Want more history? Go back and listen to this series…
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S5 Ep8 The Jewish Personality
Are Jewish people really unique? What does it mean to have a Jewish personality? Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so...
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S5 Ep7 History of Jews in South America
South American has a long and storied history of Jewish and maybe Jewish people. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so...
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S5 Ep6 Bondi Beach to Tehran Part 2
In this episode we are revisiting some of the history of Islam and how it is playing out on the world stage today in ways that are essential to understand. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the...
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S5 Ep5 - Bondi Beach to Tehran
In this episode we are revisiting some of the history of Islam and how it is playing out on the world stage today in ways that are essential to understand. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the...
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S5 Ep4 - Light It Up - Chanukah 2026
What does Chanukah teach us about navigating what is happening in the Jewish world today? How can we emulate the Maccabees and also share the light of what Judaism has to offer the world? Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The...
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S5 Ep3 Inside Or Out - What is Galus?
Is it important to live in Israel as a Jew? Why are we in a diaspora? When the Jewish people remain outside of Israel what does that say about us? Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther...
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S5 Ep2 Splitting and Speeding - 2025 Overview
Rabbi Spiro and Ellie discuss an overview of the past couple of years, where we are in history in this moment and how we see it in terms of prophecy and Jewish history. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you…
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S5 Ep 1 - The 10 Lost Tribes
In this episode Rabbi Spiro and Ellie are exploring what the word "lost" means in terms of the 10 Tribes and why they matter today. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are...
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S4 Ep18 Rosh Hashana and The Truth
A special pre-High Holiday episode exploring what the Jewish idea of truth is and why it's a central idea to Rosh Hashana and so important in our world today. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look…
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S4 Ep17 - Crypto Jews and Converts
When we explore our history we find so many ages where Jews were forced to convert, hide, leave or otherwise mask their Judaism to survive. Where are those people today and how do we know they have Jewish roots? Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston...
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S4 Ep16 - Prophecy 2025
Rabbi Spiro and Ellie Bass discuss the who, what, where, when and how of this cornerstone ancient technology that we know as prophecy and how it matters for our world today. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back…
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S4 Ep 15 - Post 12 Day War Overview
Rabbi Spiro gives us an overview of where we are now after the 12 Day War and what we need to keep in front of mind about the enemy we currently face. Join us as we unpack the theological crossroads, cultural intersections, and the evolving conversation between Catholicism and Judaism—past,...
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S4 Ep14 Popes and Catholics
What happens when two of the world’s oldest and most influential religions—Judaism and Catholicism—stand side by side? Today, we explore the shared roots, divergent paths, painful history, and surprising points of connection between these two traditions. From ancient Israel to Vatican II, from…
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S4 Ep13 History of Egypt Part 2
Part 2! Egypt is one of the most historied and longest existing places in the world. It's pivotal to understand the history of this place in order to know what's happening now. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther…
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S4 Ep12 History of Egypt Part 1
Egypt is one of the most historied and longest existing places in the world. It's pivotal to understand the history of this place in order to know what's happening now. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you…
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S4 Ep11 - Jordan 101
We often imagine Jordan as an ancient kingdom that goes back centuries, but it's a new nation state that has an unusual history. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are…
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S4 Ep10 - Gaza: A History
This week we dive into the history of Gaza, who owns it, who has ruled it and how is it such a central part of what is happening in the world today? Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther...
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S4 Ep9 - Is An Advanced Society A Moral One?
As we enter a radical revolution in technology since the industrial revolution does progress always mean we will be kinder and more ethical? Why is monotheism a marker of a moral civilization? Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said...
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S4 Ep8 - History of Christianity Part 3 - Friend or Foe?
Part 3 - This week we are continuing into the long and storied history of Christianity. What is the modern relationship between Christians and Jews and why? Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the...
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S4 Ep7 - History of Christianity Part 2
Part 2 - This week we are delving into the long and storied history of Christianity. We are beginning thousands of years ago and looking into the historical figure of Jesus and who the first proponents of this religion were and how it related to the Jewish narrative. Want more history? Go back…
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S4 Ep6 History of Christianity Part 1
This week we are delving into the long and storied history of Christianity. We are beginning thousands of years ago and looking into the historical figure of Jesus and who the first proponents of this religion were and how it related to the Jewish narrative. Want more history? Go back and listen…
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S4 Ep5 Turkey and the Ottoman Empire
What is Turkey and who actually runs it? How does it now figure into what is happening in Syria and The Middle East and who will they align with - the Sunnis or the Shiites in this historical shift of allegiances and borders right now. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the...
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S4 Ep4: Syria - Ancient and Modern History
Is Syria a nation? What is the ancient and modern history of this failed state and how does it impact what is possible now that it has been fundamentally dismantled? Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can...
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S4 Ep3 Post Election
What a night. Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie discuss the election results and how the Middle East is impacted with a change in the US Administration and what we can see coming from what happened in the last few decades. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as…
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S4 Ep2 Israel and US Relations
Join us for a discussion and look as the history of the relationship between the US and Israel in this pre-election episode. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely…
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S4 Ep1 The Real Story
Season 4 kicks off with a macro view of where in Jewish history we are right now. Sometimes it's hard to recognize we are literally living through seismic historical events when you are right in the middle of it. This is what is happening right now for the Jewish people and seeing where we are on...
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S3 Ep28 - Dati Leumi and Modern Orthodoxy - History and Definitions
This week we are delving into the history and definition of the terms Dati Leumi, Religious Zionism, Modern Orthodox and Mizrachi to name a few. Who is this important section of the religious community and why do we know so little about it in North America? Want more history? Go back and listen…
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S3 Ep 27 Back To Reality and Values
A bit of a continuation of the last episode. What are Western Values? What is it about America and Israel that people both love and hate? How do we make sure we don't fall prey to what ended the other great empires and countries of history? Register for the new Weekly Jewish History Crash Course…
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S3 Ep26 - Protests, Protestants and Political Theology
What is really going on between Israel and Iran? Is western democracy really what we think it is, and why are America and Israel seen as partners? Perhaps liberal values are not what we thought they were... This week we are learning the history of Lebanon and Hezbollah and trying to understand…
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S3 S25 Lebanon and Hezbollah 101
This week we are learning the history of Lebanon and Hezbollah and trying to understand why they are involved at all in this war. Register for the new Weekly Jewish History Crash Course on Zoom with Rabbi Ken Spiro https://www.myjfi.com/events-and-classes Check out more about Rabbi Ken Spiro and...
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S3 Ep24 Are Jews Politically Left or Right?
In this episode, Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie Bass explore the evolving political landscape of Western Jewish communities, particularly in the wake of the October 7, 2023, events. The discussion delves into the shifting political affiliations among Jews, with a noticeable trend towards the political...
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S3 Ep23 Responding to Ilan Pappe
In response to Ellie's student reading on of Ilan's books, we take a tour of some of his claims and take his narrative of events to task in order to really understand the origins of Israel and the importance of nuance. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as...
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S3 Ep 12 The History of War and The UN
This week Rabbi Spiro and Ellie are discussing the Jewish history and perspective on war and peace, the history of the UN and how Judeo-Christian values were the foundation stone upon which the rules of engagement were created. Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the...
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Exploring the past to understand our future. This podcast looks are current issues through the lens of Jewish history with author, reseacher and lecturer Rabbi Ken Spiro and JFI Director Ellie Bass. Each week we will explore a current topic in the news or the world and use history to understand it's deeper implications for the Jewish world and beyond.
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