MinuteEarth
The Place Where Time Flows Backwards
People all around the world tend to represent time via space, but there’s no consensus on which way time goes.
Curated Video
Unearthing Ancient Mysteries: The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Copper Scroll
This video explores the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the mysterious Copper Scroll, shedding light on their historical significance and the treasures they may hold. It delves into the origins of Christianity and Judaism through...
Curated Video
Writing Systems of the World | Abjads, Alphabets, Abugidas, Syllabaries & Logosyllabaries
Writing Systems of the World | Abjads, Alphabets, Abugidas, Syllabaries & Logosyllabaries
Curated Video
Who Wrote the Bible? Episode 3: The Writings
Who Wrote the Bible? Episode 3: The Writings
Great Big Story
Abby Stein's journey from hasidic Roots to trans advocacy
Discover Abby Stein's transformative journey from a sheltered Hasidic upbringing in Brooklyn to embracing her identity as a trans woman.
Wonderscape
Jewish Beliefs and Customs: A Tapestry of Tradition and Modernity
This video delves into the shared beliefs and customs that unify Jewish people, despite their diverse backgrounds and practices. It covers key concepts like Sadaka, Tikkun Olam, Shabbat, and various Jewish holidays, including Passover,...
Curated Video
Integrity: Schechter Brothers
In the 1930s, Jewish butchers the Schechter brothers showed integrity when they fought what they felt were unjust regulations, in order to uphold their faith and customer trust.
Curated Video
Ernestine Rose
A pioneering suffragette and free thinker, Ernestine Rose was way ahead of her time. Described as the “first Jewish feminist”, she used her voice to campaign for women’s rights and improve the lives of millions.
PBS
What is Ethnicity?
What's the difference between race and ethnicity? Can a person have more than one ethnic identity? Today Danielle explores the history and evolution of different ethnicities that make up America.
Religion for Breakfast
What was the REAL Name of Jesus?
What was the actual name of Jesus? Many people know that Jesus's actual Aramaic name was something like: Yeshua. But that is only partially correct. The answer is a little bit more complicated because the final syllable in the original...
Wonderscape
History Kids: All About Judaism
This video provides an overview of Judaism, exploring its history, beliefs, and customs. It discusses the origins of monotheism with Abraham, the importance of the Torah, and the central pillars of Jewish life. It also touches on the...
Mythology & Fiction Explained
The Watchers, The Angels Who Abandoned God & Heaven - (Exploring the Book of Enoch)
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the book of Enoch and the story of the Watchers
Curated Video
The History of Hebrew - The Language of the Bible and Judaism
This is the enlightening story of the evolution of Hebrew. “All things are mortal but the Jew; all other forces pass, but he remains. What is the secret of his immortality?” So mused Mark Twain in the nineteenth century. One such...
Independent Producers
Hebrew: An Evolving Language
Modern Hebrew is one of the two official languages of Israel. But for 1,700 years it wasn't spoken. This radio story describes how new words are added to the Hebrew language today. It also explores the history of Hebrew, its decline over...
Amor Sciendi
Melancholia I: Astrology, Medicine, and Magic Squares
Here we discuss the role of Astrology in Renaissance Medicine while looking at Albrecht Durer's famous print from 1514. The plate can be found in the Staatliche Kunsthalle gallery in Karlsruhe Germany.
Curated Video
Calendars: Organizing Our Days Since Ancient Times
Learn how calendars help organize our days and prevent confusion when scheduling meetings and activities. We will discusses different types of calendars, such as the Gregorian calendar, religious calendars, national calendars, and fiscal...
Religion for Breakfast
Introduction to Biblical Archaeology
This is Episode 1 of a new Patheos video series: "Excavating the History of the Bible."
Curated Video
Learning CSS (Video 30)
As a modern day web designer, it is very critical for you to prepare for the CSS3 world we live in. A major challenge that designers face in their day-to-day life is making their designs stand out from the rest and ensuring they work on...
Religion for Breakfast
What is Kabbalah?
References: Boaz Huss, "All You Need Is LAV: Madonna and Postmodern Kabbalah," The Jewish Quarterly Review, Vol. 95, No. 4 (Fall 2005). Burack, C. D. H. Lawrence's Language of Sacred Experience: the Transfiguration of the Reader, 2005....
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Shulamith Chernoff - Teachers Make a Difference - Roma Gans and Hillel Bazil
Shulamith Chernoff was born in Brooklyn, New York and studied at the Teacher’s Institute of the Jewish Theological Seminary, as well as Columbia University. Deeply influenced by her mother , a linguiist and publisher, and her father, a...
Amor Sciendi
Durer's Melencolia I: How Math and Art can heal
This video includes guided notes and an essay analysis activity. Durer's famous print "Melencolia I" is more than a art. It's a talisman to help bring the four humours of your body back into balance... or at least that's according to a...
PBS
What Was Jesus' Real Name?
Jesus' name in Hebrew was "Yeshua" which translates to English as Joshua. So how did we get the name "Jesus"? And is "Christ" a last name? Watch the episode to find out!