Jewish Diaspora Report

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 36 On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the various unique traditions of the celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New year, around the world. Hear how Jews of the Diaspora celebrate one of the holiest holidays of the Jewish calendar. Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on...

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 35 On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses how he grew up in a Jewish home and participating in Jewish practices but it was not until he found himself face to face with his family's tragic history that he embraced Judaism fully. Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues...

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 34 On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the Israeli counter-terrorism mission "Operation Breakwater" and how the Israelis are trying to deal with the quiet Palestinian Civil War that is happening in the West Bank. Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Poli...

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 33 On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the US President Joe Biden's comments calling the MAGA-Republican's "Semi-Fascist" and if comparisons of WWII and Holocaust events to today are ever appropriate. Following his comments, the media has been outraged over politicians making inappropriate comments, are they...

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 32 On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the aftermath of the recent flare-up in tensions between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). We see the United Nations taking some very anti-Israel actions against one of their senior employees, clearly showing their biased beliefs. We also look back at the last 8 months of the Jew...

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 31 On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the recent flare-up in tensions between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and the history that has created this current situation. We also look into the media coverage of the event in attempt to learn more media literacy when looking into and discussing the events of the Middle Ea...

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 30 On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses how Jewish communities in the Diaspora joined the fight in various campaigns for freedom and democracy.  The Jewish communities joined the fight in very large numbers, compared to their very small populations, during the American Revolution, World War I and World War two.  What makes Jewis...

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 29 On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the current online debate on whether Anne Frank, the author and victim of the Nazi persecution, was "White" and had "White Privilege".  We also look into the history of antisemitism and how Anne Frank has been co-opted by the left as a symbol of why Jewish people do not...

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 28 On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses how the creation and existence of the modern state of Israel caused the Middle-East refugee crisis. Where these refugee camps are located and who is responsible for the poor treatment of the refugees. We will also look into why these camps still exist today and who is funding them. Explore...

Jewish Diaspora Report - This Week in Diaspora History - Bonus Segment This mini-episode explores a number of Jewish historical events that happened this week in the diaspora.  This week, we look into the Jews of:  London, England (1656) Cincinnati, Ohio (1871) Manhattan, New York (1994) Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Politics,...

J ewish Diaspora Report - Episode 27 On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses how Zionism has somehow been equated to Racism over the last few years. We will look into the history of the Zionist movement and what the real meaning of being a Zionist is.  Who made Zionism equated with Racism and why?  Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Repo...

J ewish Diaspora Report - Episode 26 On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the "Globalize the Intifada" movement, where Pro-Palestinian groups are attempting to export the horrors and carnage of the First and Second Palestinian Intifada to cities and countries around the world. We will also look into the history of these violent uprisings and why the m...

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 25 On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the idea of an Israeli Apartheid and the history of the Palestinian Territories.  There are many laws that impose punishment and restrictions against the Palestinian people in the Middle East. You will likely be shocked to find out who is responsible for these laws. Explore these challengi...

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 24 On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the idea of Jewish Supremacy.  The Jewish people claim to be a "chosen" people and a "Light unto the Nations", according to Jewish belief.  Is this really how Jewish people feel and how have these ideas manifested in the real world? Explore these challenging issues and...

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 23 On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the Boycott, Divest, Sanction (BDS) movement that aims to destroy Israel economically, culturally and intellectually. This is in response for what the movement claims is Israel's breaking of International law and the mistreatment of the Palestinian people.  We will look into the histo...

Jewish Diaspora Report - This Week in Diaspora History - Bonus Segment This mini-episode explores a number of Jewish historical events that happened this week in the diaspora.  This week, we look into the Jews of:  Romania (1919) Bordeaux, France (1275) Akko, Ottoman Empire (1747) Province of Judea, Greek Empire (143 BCE) Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for fut...

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 22 On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the idea of "Freeing Palestine" and what that really means.  We look at the history behind the area of Palestine / Israel and who colonized the region and when?  We find out who the "Palestinians" really are/were and how we can ensure that we DE-colonize the land for th...

Jewish Diaspora Report - This Week in Diaspora History - Bonus Segment This mini-episode explores a number of Jewish historical events that happened this week in the diaspora.  This week, we look into the Jews of:  Venice, Italy (1516) Lucena, Spain (1103) Frankfurt, Germany (1510) Cordoba, Spain (1250) Rome, Italy (1402) Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for fut...

Jewish Diaspora Report - This Week in Diaspora History - Bonus Segment This mini-episode explores a number of Jewish historical events that happened this week in the diaspora.  This week, we look into the Jews of:  Ancona, Italy (1556) Russia (1800's) Cordoba, Al-Andalus [Spain]  (1013) Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Polit...

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 19 On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the recent events in Jerusalem on the Temple Mount, the rioting by Palestinians and the Israeli Police interfering with some Muslims' Ramadan prayers. We look at the history behind the Temple Mount complex and how we got to this current situation. We will also see how the rules are be...

Jewish Diaspora Report - This Week in Diaspora History - Bonus Segment This mini-episode explores a number of Jewish historical events that happened this week in the diaspora.  This week, we look into the Jews of:  Fossano, Italy (1796) Jerusalem, Israel (1949) Babylon  (1038) Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Politics, Culture, C...

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 17 On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the recent events in Nabalus (West Bank) where Palestinians destroyed the Jewish holy site of the Tomb of Joseph. This is not the first time that Jewish holy sites have been attacked as part of a terror campaign against Jews around the world. We take a look at the history of Joseph's...

Jewish Diaspora Report - This Week in Diaspora History - Bonus Segment This mini-episode explores a number of Jewish historical events that happened this week in the diaspora.  This week, we look into the Jews of:  Mayence, Germany (1283) Jerusalem, Israel (1948) Vilnius, Lithuania (1772) Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Politics...

Jewish Diaspora Report - This Week in Diaspora History - Bonus Segment This mini-episode explores a number of Jewish historical events that happened this week in the diaspora.  This week, we look into the Jews of:  Tel Aviv, Ottoman Empire (1917) Toledo, Spain (1492) Pest, Hungary (1783) Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Politics,...

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 15 On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the United Nations and its role on the world stage during the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He will look into why it has been unable to fix the issues on the ground in the Ukraine caused by Russia and which country is the REAL problem in the world. We will see how and why th...