In which John Green teaches you about conflict in Israel and Palestine. This conflict is often cast as a long-term beef going back thousands of years, and rooted in a clash between religions. Well, that's not quite true. What is true...

Israel and Palestine have grappled with enduring territorial disputes and complex geopolitical tensions across generations. In this profound TED Membership conversation, Palestinian peace activist Ali Abu Awwad and Israeli founder of...

Iran and Israel: two nations with tense relations that seem existentially at odds. But for all their antagonistic rhetoric, there is a recent hidden history of collaboration, even friendship. In an informative talk, Trita Parsi shows how...

In 1943, Irena Sendler and Janina Grabowska froze when they heard Gestapo pounding on the front door. Knowing she was minutes from arrest, Irena tossed Janina her most dangerous possession: a glass jar containing the names of over 2,000...

In which John Green looks at Europe's attempts to recover from the devastation of World War I and forge a lasting peace. The peace did not last. Today we're talking about the economic cultural recovery of the 1920s, and the economic...

We're still leading up to World War II, but first we gotta talk about the rise of the dictators. Today we talk about the rise of militaristic dictatorships in Germany, the Soviet Union, Japan, and Spain, and the economic depression that...

In which John Green teaches you about conflict in Israel and Palestine. This conflict is often cast as a long-term beef going back thousands of years, and rooted in a clash between religions. Well, that's not quite true. What is true is...

In 1848, Europe experienced a wave of revolutions. Last week we covered some of the reform movements that presaged these uprisings. This week, we're learning about what the people wanted from the revolutions, who was involved, and how...

During World War II, Nazi Germany undertook the imprisonment and summary execution of many of its own citizens, and citizens of the nations they occupied. One of the groups that came under assault was the European Jewish population. More...

What does it mean to be Jewish? Is it being part of a religion, a people, a culture, a nation? All of the above? In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we’ll uncover how Jewish identity has been shaped by centuries of debate and...

It’s the end of the world as we know it. Or is it? In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we explore end-of-the-world predictions across time and faith traditions. It turns out that, more often than not, those predictions have been...

Howcast - Learn about the Book of Esther in this Howcast video with Reverend Dr. Timothy Coombs.

Rishi Sunak told Britain’s Jewish community “I will stop at nothing to keep you safe” amid concerns they could be targeted as Israel laid siege to the Gaza Strip following the Hamas atrocity.The Prime Minister addressed a synagogue in...

Pupil outcome: I can explain why the story of Esther is important for Jews. Key learning points: - The Jewish festival of Purim remembers Esther, queen of Persia, who was secretly Jewish. - Haman, the king's chief minister, hated Jews...

Pupil outcome: I can explain why Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are so important to most Jews. Key learning points: - Rosh Hashanah is followed by ten days of penitence, leading to the festival of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. - People...

Meet Nebuchadnezzar II, one of the most famous kings of ancient Babylon! In this episode, we’ll learn about how he built grand temples, towering walls, and maybe even the Hanging Gardens—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World....

Maccabees & King Herod Family Tree

With the holiday season upon us, learn more about the history of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, and the story of the daring Maccabees that took place during 160 B.C.

Explore the complexities and obstacles hindering true multiculturalism, including systemic prejudice and discrimination based on race, gender, ethnicity, and more. This video explains how historical events and social systems perpetuate...

Anne Frank was a Jewish girl who wrote a diary about her life in hiding from the Nazis during World War II. Her powerful story reflects resilience, hope, and the tragic impact of the Holocaust.

Made from clay and animated by the sacred word of G-d, the golem of Jewish origin has evolved from a 6th-century meditation of creation, to a source of labor, and finally, an avenging symbol of redemption. The golem many people recognize...

Dr. Forrester describes the conditions that led to World War Two and how the United States once again became involved. She discusses the aftermath of World War Two and how the United States economy saw the greatest growth in U.S. history.

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,...

This video explores key milestones in Jewish history, from the era of the Israelites in Egypt, through the Exodus under Moses, to the establishment and fall of the Kingdom of Israel. It highlights significant events like the receiving...