

Remember What's Next
Remember What's Next
Exploring the past to understand our future. This podcast looks are current issues through the lens of Jewish history with author, reseacher and lecturer Rabbi Ken Spiro and JFI Director Ellie Bass. Each week we will explore a current topic in the news or the world and use history to understand it's deeper implications for the Jewish world and beyond.
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Feb 9, 2025 • 1h 8min
S4 Ep10 - Gaza: A History
This week we dive into the history of Gaza, who owns it, who has ruled it and how is it such a central part of what is happening in the world today?Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is happening now and plan for the future.Register for the new Weekly Jewish History Crash Course on Zoom with Rabbi Ken Spirohttps://www.myjfi.com/events-and-classesCheck out more about Rabbi Ken Spiro and his work at www.KenSpiro.comLearn more about Ellie Bass and her work at www.elliebass.comLearn more about The Jewish Family Institute at www.MyJFI.comTo send us questions and ideas for topics email us at rememberwhatsnext@gmail.com Thank you for joining us on Remember What’s Next with Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie Bass. This is a project that we do out of love for our people, if you would like to be a supporter or patron of this project please let us know! We would love to continue to do this project and expand it beyond the thousands of listeners we already have! Our podcast has now hit number one multiple times in multiple countries and we want to keep the momentum going. Get in touch with us atrememberwhatsnext@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts, topic ideas and how you would like to support us going forward. Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe and review us which helps more people find our podcast and have access to the essential knowledge and understanding of who we are as a Jewish people and what is happening in the world today through the vital lens of history.

Jan 30, 2025 • 46min
S4 Ep9 - Is An Advanced Society A Moral One?
As we enter a radical revolution in technology since the industrial revolution does progress always mean we will be kinder and more ethical? Why is monotheism a marker of a moral civilization?
Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is happening now and plan for the future.
Register for the new Weekly Jewish History Crash Course on Zoom with Rabbi Ken Spiro https://www.myjfi.com/events-and-classes
Check out more about Rabbi Ken Spiro and his work at www.KenSpiro.com
Learn more about Ellie Bass and her work at www.elliebass.com
Learn more about The Jewish Family Institute at www.MyJFI.com
To send us questions and ideas for topics email us at rememberwhatsnext@gmail.com
Thank you for joining us on Remember What’s Next with Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie Bass. This is a project that we do out of love for our people, if you would like to be a supporter or patron of this project please let us know! We would love to continue to do this project and expand it beyond the thousands of listeners we already have! Our podcast has now hit number one multiple times in multiple countries and we want to keep the momentum going. Get in touch with us at rememberwhatsnext@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts, topic ideas and how you would like to support us going forward. Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe and review us which helps more people find our podcast and have access to the essential knowledge and understanding of who we are as a Jewish people and what is happening in the world today through the vital lens of history.

Jan 23, 2025 • 57min
S4 Ep8 - History of Christianity Part 3 - Friend or Foe?
Part 3 - This week we are continuing into the long and storied history of Christianity. What is the modern relationship between Christians and Jews and why?
Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is happening now and plan for the future.
Register for the new Weekly Jewish History Crash Course on Zoom with Rabbi Ken Spiro https://www.myjfi.com/events-and-classes
Check out more about Rabbi Ken Spiro and his work at www.KenSpiro.com
Learn more about Ellie Bass and her work at www.elliebass.com
Learn more about The Jewish Family Institute at www.MyJFI.com
To send us questions and ideas for topics email us at rememberwhatsnext@gmail.com
Thank you for joining us on Remember What’s Next with Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie Bass. This is a project that we do out of love for our people, if you would like to be a supporter or patron of this project please let us know! We would love to continue to do this project and expand it beyond the thousands of listeners we already have! Our podcast has now hit number one multiple times in multiple countries and we want to keep the momentum going. Get in touch with us at rememberwhatsnext@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts, topic ideas and how you would like to support us going forward. Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe and review us which helps more people find our podcast and have access to the essential knowledge and understanding of who we are as a Jewish people and what is happening in the world today through the vital lens of history.

Jan 16, 2025 • 42min
S4 Ep7 - History of Christianity Part 2
Part 2 - This week we are delving into the long and storied history of Christianity. We are beginning thousands of years ago and looking into the historical figure of Jesus and who the first proponents of this religion were and how it related to the Jewish narrative.
Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is happening now and plan for the future.
Register for the new Weekly Jewish History Crash Course on Zoom with Rabbi Ken Spiro https://www.myjfi.com/events-and-classes
Check out more about Rabbi Ken Spiro and his work at www.KenSpiro.com
Learn more about Ellie Bass and her work at www.elliebass.com
Learn more about The Jewish Family Institute at www.MyJFI.com
To send us questions and ideas for topics email us at rememberwhatsnext@gmail.com
Thank you for joining us on Remember What’s Next with Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie Bass. This is a project that we do out of love for our people, if you would like to be a supporter or patron of this project please let us know! We would love to continue to do this project and expand it beyond the thousands of listeners we already have! Our podcast has now hit number one multiple times in multiple countries and we want to keep the momentum going. Get in touch with us at rememberwhatsnext@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts, topic ideas and how you would like to support us going forward. Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe and review us which helps more people find our podcast and have access to the essential knowledge and understanding of who we are as a Jewish people and what is happening in the world today through the vital lens of history.

Jan 12, 2025 • 43min
S4 Ep6 History of Christianity Part 1
This week we are delving into the long and storied history of Christianity. We are beginning thousands of years ago and looking into the historical figure of Jesus and who the first proponents of this religion were and how it related to the Jewish narrative.
Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is happening now and plan for the future.
Register for the new Weekly Jewish History Crash Course on Zoom with Rabbi Ken Spiro https://www.myjfi.com/events-and-classes
Check out more about Rabbi Ken Spiro and his work at www.KenSpiro.com
Learn more about Ellie Bass and her work at www.elliebass.com
Learn more about The Jewish Family Institute at www.MyJFI.com
To send us questions and ideas for topics email us at rememberwhatsnext@gmail.com
Thank you for joining us on Remember What’s Next with Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie Bass. This is a project that we do out of love for our people, if you would like to be a supporter or patron of this project please let us know! We would love to continue to do this project and expand it beyond the thousands of listeners we already have! Our podcast has now hit number one multiple times in multiple countries and we want to keep the momentum going. Get in touch with us at rememberwhatsnext@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts, topic ideas and how you would like to support us going forward. Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe and review us which helps more people find our podcast and have access to the essential knowledge and understanding of who we are as a Jewish people and what is happening in the world today through the vital lens of history.

Jan 2, 2025 • 55min
S4 Ep5 Turkey and the Ottoman Empire
What is Turkey and who actually runs it? How does it now figure into what is happening in Syria and The Middle East and who will they align with - the Sunnis or the Shiites in this historical shift of allegiances and borders right now.
Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is happening now and plan for the future.
Register for the new Weekly Jewish History Crash Course on Zoom with Rabbi Ken Spiro https://www.myjfi.com/events-and-classes
Check out more about Rabbi Ken Spiro and his work at www.KenSpiro.com
Learn more about Ellie Bass and her work at www.elliebass.com
Learn more about The Jewish Family Institute at www.MyJFI.com
To send us questions and ideas for topics email us at rememberwhatsnext@gmail.com
Thank you for joining us on Remember What’s Next with Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie Bass. This is a project that we do out of love for our people, if you would like to be a supporter or patron of this project please let us know! We would love to continue to do this project and expand it beyond the thousands of listeners we already have! Our podcast has now hit number one multiple times in multiple countries and we want to keep the momentum going. Get in touch with us at rememberwhatsnext@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts, topic ideas and how you would like to support us going forward. Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe and review us which helps more people find our podcast and have access to the essential knowledge and understanding of who we are as a Jewish people and what is happening in the world today through the vital lens of history.

Dec 12, 2024 • 60min
S4 Ep4: Syria - Ancient and Modern History
Is Syria a nation? What is the ancient and modern history of this failed state and how does it impact what is possible now that it has been fundamentally dismantled?
Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is happening now and plan for the future.
Register for the new Weekly Jewish History Crash Course on Zoom with Rabbi Ken Spiro https://www.myjfi.com/events-and-classes
Check out more about Rabbi Ken Spiro and his work at www.KenSpiro.com
Learn more about Ellie Bass and her work at www.elliebass.com
Learn more about The Jewish Family Institute at www.MyJFI.com
To send us questions and ideas for topics email us at rememberwhatsnext@gmail.com
Thank you for joining us on Remember What’s Next with Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie Bass. This is a project that we do out of love for our people, if you would like to be a supporter or patron of this project please let us know! We would love to continue to do this project and expand it beyond the thousands of listeners we already have! Our podcast has now hit number one multiple times in multiple countries and we want to keep the momentum going. Get in touch with us at rememberwhatsnext@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts, topic ideas and how you would like to support us going forward. Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe and review us which helps more people find our podcast and have access to the essential knowledge and understanding of who we are as a Jewish people and what is happening in the world today through the vital lens of history.

Nov 6, 2024 • 47min
S4 Ep3 Post Election
What a night. Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie discuss the election results and how the Middle East is impacted with a change in the US Administration and what we can see coming from what happened in the last few decades.
Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is happening now and plan for the future.
Register for the new Weekly Jewish History Crash Course on Zoom with Rabbi Ken Spiro https://www.myjfi.com/events-and-classes
Check out more about Rabbi Ken Spiro and his work at www.KenSpiro.com
Learn more about Ellie Bass and her work at www.elliebass.com
Learn more about The Jewish Family Institute at www.MyJFI.com
To send us questions and ideas for topics email us at rememberwhatsnext@gmail.com
Thank you for joining us on Remember What’s Next with Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie Bass. This is a project that we do out of love for our people, if you would like to be a supporter or patron of this project please let us know! We would love to continue to do this project and expand it beyond the thousands of listeners we already have! Our podcast has now hit number one multiple times in multiple countries and we want to keep the momentum going. Get in touch with us at rememberwhatsnext@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts, topic ideas and how you would like to support us going forward. Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe and review us which helps more people find our podcast and have access to the essential knowledge and understanding of who we are as a Jewish people and what is happening in the world today through the vital lens of history.

Oct 30, 2024 • 1h 9min
S4 Ep2 Israel and US Relations
Join us for a discussion and look as the history of the relationship between the US and Israel in this pre-election episode.
Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is happening now and plan for the future.
Register for the new Weekly Jewish History Crash Course on Zoom with Rabbi Ken Spiro https://www.myjfi.com/events-and-classes
Check out more about Rabbi Ken Spiro and his work at www.KenSpiro.com
Learn more about Ellie Bass and her work at www.elliebass.com
Learn more about The Jewish Family Institute at www.MyJFI.com
To send us questions and ideas for topics email us at rememberwhatsnext@gmail.com
Thank you for joining us on Remember What’s Next with Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie Bass. This is a project that we do out of love for our people, if you would like to be a supporter or patron of this project please let us know! We would love to continue to do this project and expand it beyond the thousands of listeners we already have! Our podcast has now hit number one multiple times in multiple countries and we want to keep the momentum going. Get in touch with us at rememberwhatsnext@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts, topic ideas and how you would like to support us going forward. Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe and review us which helps more people find our podcast and have access to the essential knowledge and understanding of who we are as a Jewish people and what is happening in the world today through the vital lens of history.

Oct 13, 2024 • 59min
S4 Ep1 The Real Story
Season 4 kicks off with a macro view of where in Jewish history we are right now. Sometimes it's hard to recognize we are literally living through seismic historical events when you are right in the middle of it. This is what is happening right now for the Jewish people and seeing where we are on the historical timeline helps us understand why the stakes are so high and what we can do to move things forward in the best way possible.
Want more history? Go back and listen to this series from the beginning, as Winston Churchill once said “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” so we are going all the way back, so we can understand what is happening now and plan for the future.
Register for the new Weekly Jewish History Crash Course on Zoom with Rabbi Ken Spiro https://www.myjfi.com/events-and-classes
Check out more about Rabbi Ken Spiro and his work at www.KenSpiro.com
Learn more about Ellie Bass and her work at www.elliebass.com
Learn more about The Jewish Family Institute at www.MyJFI.com
To send us questions and ideas for topics email us at rememberwhatsnext@gmail.com
Thank you for joining us on Remember What’s Next with Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie Bass. This is a project that we do out of love for our people, if you would like to be a supporter or patron of this project please let us know! We would love to continue to do this project and expand it beyond the thousands of listeners we already have! Our podcast has now hit number one multiple times in multiple countries and we want to keep the momentum going. Get in touch with us at rememberwhatsnext@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts, topic ideas and how you would like to support us going forward. Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe and review us which helps more people find our podcast and have access to the essential knowledge and understanding of who we are as a Jewish people and what is happening in the world today through the vital lens of history.


