We discuss the continuing story of the First Exile, the exile to Babylon. We will answer the following questions:
Was the Land left Completely empty?
Who was exiled?
What changed about Judaism in Babylon?
We refer both to the Biblical history, as recorded in the Bible and the Book of Ezekiel. We also refer to the archaeological record.
This is a continuation ... Show More
Jun 2022
18. The Hidden Message of the Persian Exile
In this episode, we learn about the hidden messages or "Secret Code" of the Books of Daniel, and Esther and we learn about the Decree of Cyrus. The course of Jewish History changes because the Persian Empire takes over the Babylonian Empire, Jews go from a position of subservienc ... Show More
55m 47s
Oct 2021
16. Exile: The Beginning, Down To Egypt
We learn about the Diaspora, the dispersal of Jews around the world, where it began, and how it forms a part of Jewish Ethnicity. The Jewish story of dispersal begins in Egypt before the 5th century, we discuss the problems with dating the community. We use the Elephantine papyri ... Show More
27m 26s
Feb 2025
Judaism is 6000 years old. It can outlive Zionism | Rabbia Alissa Wise
Is Judaism itself an anti-Zionist religion?
According to Rabbi and organiser Alissa Wise, it's precisely the teachings of her faith that informs her stance against Israel, and her advocacy for a free Palestine.
Rabbi Wise is a former organiser with Jewish Voice for Peace, an ... Show More
47m 1s
Dec 2024
How Zionism Perpetuates Antisemitism: with Dr. Ariella Aïsha Azoulay
In this episode of Palestine Debrief, I speak with Dr. Ariella Aïsha Azoulay, a renowned scholar, filmmaker, and author whose work focuses on the intersections of colonialism, photography, and historical narratives. Ariella was born in Israel but rejects the Israeli identity, whe ... Show More
40m 50s