TED Talks
Kwame Anthony Appiah: Is religion good or bad? (This is a trick question)
Plenty of good things are done in the name of religion, and plenty of bad things too. But what is religion, exactly — is it good or bad, in and of itself? Philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah offers a generous, surprising view.
SciShow
Richard Feynman, The Great Explainer: Great Minds
Like SciShow? Help support us, and also get things to put on your walls, cover your torso, or hold your liquids! Chapters View all GREAT EXPLAINERS 0:26 QUANTUM MECHANICS 2:54 THEORETICAL PHYSICS 3:04 PRANKING OTHER PHYSICISTS 3:55...
SciShow
Fritz Haber: Great Minds
Hank introduces us to the brilliant and heartless Fritz Haber, a great mind who is considered "the father chemical warfare," but who also made discoveries and innovations that helped lead to the Green Revolution which is credited with...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The murder of ancient Alexandria's greatest scholar - Soraya Field Fiorio
Dive into the life of one of Ancient Rome’s most powerful figures, Hypatia of Alexandria, a renowned scholar and political advisor to the city's leaders. -- In the city of Alexandria in 415 CE, the bishop and the governor were in a...
TED Talks
TED: How I hacked online dating | Amy Webb
Amy Webb was having no luck with online dating. The dates she liked didn't write her back, and her own profile attracted crickets (and worse). So, as any fan of data would do: she started making a spreadsheet. Hear the story of how she...
Crash Course
Conflict in Israel and Palestine through 2015: Crash Course World History #223
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...
Crash Course
The Holocaust,Genocides, and Mass Murder of WWII: Crash Course European History
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...
Curated Video
Does Queen Elizabeth have any Black, Jewish, or Muslim Ancestors?
Does Queen Elizabeth have any Black, Jewish, or Muslim Ancestors?
Great Big Story
Aaron Levitz, Baking a New Beginning in Ukraine
Explore Aaron Levitz's journey from New York to Uzhhorod, Ukraine, where he's sparking a Jewish cultural revival through his unique bakery.
Curated Video
Mildred Cohn: Trailblazing Biochemist
Mildred Cohn shattered gender and religious barriers to revolutionize biochemistry, developing techniques with far-reaching applications in medicine and agriculture.
Curated Video
Why Aren't Angels Scary Anymore?
As beings that mediate between heaven and earth, angels have been the focus of both fascination and fear for centuries. In the past, they’ve been described as fireballs, forms without substance, or massive beings that collect blood or...
PBS
Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore
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...
Great Big Story
Trying Japanese and Jewish Fusion Food
Embark on a gastronomic journey with Sawako Okochi and Aaron Israel, the culinary power couple behind Shalom Japan. Breaking boundaries and building bridges, their restaurant seamlessly fuses the rich traditions of Jewish and Japanese...
Wonderscape
World War II's Early Years: The Atlantic Battle and Rise of Nazi Atrocities
This video covers the initial years of World War II, focusing on the Battle of the Atlantic and the rapid expansion of Nazi Germany. It describes the devastating impact of German U-Boats, the fall of several European nations, and the...
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,...
Wonderscape
Exploring Judaism: History, Beliefs, and Cultural Diversity
This video provides an insightful journey into the history, beliefs, and cultural diversity of Judaism. Tracing its origins to Abraham, the video discusses Judaism's transition from polytheism to monotheism, influencing religions like...
Curated Video
World War II
Those who take the U.S. Citizenship Test must understand the reasons behind the United States’ involvement in World War II, why the U.S. was initially neutral, and what happened as a result of Imperial Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor in...
Curated Video
Lois Lowry
Being a teenager isn’t always easy – but sometimes, books can provide the comfort and guidance we need. Few authors capture the adolescent experience better than young adult author Lois Lowry.
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.
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.
Mr. Beat
Who is George Soros?
For years, I was biased against George Soros. After exhaustive research for this video, I am now just indifferent about him. Here is everything you should know about one of the world's most hated men, George Soros.
Curated Video
Our Need For Ritual
David Goldberg, Former Senior Rabbi Emeritus of London’s Liberal Jewish Synagogue describes how we all share the need for ritual.
Curated Video
Justice Denied
David Goldberg, Former Senior Rabbi Emeritus of London’s Liberal Jewish Synagogue, argues that Israeli policies towards the Palestinians are undermining