

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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Sep 26, 2024 • 1h 5min
S3 Ep28 - Dati Leumi and Modern Orthodoxy - History and Definitions
This week we are delving into the history and definition of the terms Dati Leumi, Religious Zionism, Modern Orthodox and Mizrachi to name a few. Who is this important section of the religious community and why do we know so little about it in North America?
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.

Sep 18, 2024 • 58min
S3 Ep 27 Back To Reality and Values
A bit of a continuation of the last episode. What are Western Values? What is it about America and Israel that people both love and hate? How do we make sure we don't fall prey to what ended the other great empires and countries of history?
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

Sep 5, 2024 • 1h 6min
S3 Ep26 - Protests, Protestants and Political Theology
What is really going on between Israel and Iran? Is western democracy really what we think it is, and why are America and Israel seen as partners? Perhaps liberal values are not what we thought they were...
This week we are learning the history of Lebanon and Hezbollah and trying to understand why they are involved at all in this war.
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

Aug 28, 2024 • 1h 8min
S3 S25 Lebanon and Hezbollah 101
This week we are learning the history of Lebanon and Hezbollah and trying to understand why they are involved at all in this war.
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

Aug 21, 2024 • 1h 4min
S3 Ep24 Are Jews Politically Left or Right?
In this episode, Rabbi Ken Spiro and Ellie Bass explore the evolving political landscape of Western Jewish communities, particularly in the wake of the October 7, 2023, events. The discussion delves into the shifting political affiliations among Jews, with a noticeable trend towards the political right as concerns about antisemitism and Israel's security become more pronounced. The hosts examine the historical context of left-wing antisemitism, tracing its roots in early socialism and Marxism, and discussing its manifestation in modern political movements.
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.
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
Donations:
Many of you are asking what can you do to help. The best thing is to make donations to the organizations listed below. They are all IN ISRAEL. 100% of your money donated to the organizations below will go directly to help people in Israel now.
Right now these organizations are on the front line of their specialty helping where needed.
Magen Adom Israel
https://www.mdais.org/en/donation
Hadassah Hospital Israel
https://www.hadassah.org/donate/simple
United Hatzalah Israel
https://israelrescue.org/
Leket food Israel
https://www.leket.org/en/online-donation/
IDF Soldiers Fund in Israel
https://www.ufis.org.il/en/donation-en/
Zaka Israel
https://zakaworld.org/
To Buy Ken's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Crash-Course-Jewish-History-bySpiro/dp/B008A0NYHS

Aug 15, 2024 • 1h 3min
S3 Ep23 Responding to Ilan Pappe
In response to Ellie's student reading on of Ilan's books, we take a tour of some of his claims and take his narrative of events to task in order to really understand the origins of Israel and the importance of nuance.
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.
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
Donations:
Many of you are asking what can you do to help. The best thing is to make donations to the organizations listed below. They are all IN ISRAEL. 100% of your money donated to the organizations below will go directly to help people in Israel now.
Right now these organizations are on the front line of their specialty helping where needed.
Magen Adom Israel
https://www.mdais.org/en/donation
Hadassah Hospital Israel
https://www.hadassah.org/donate/simple
United Hatzalah Israel
https://israelrescue.org/
Leket food Israel
https://www.leket.org/en/online-donation/
IDF Soldiers Fund in Israel
https://www.ufis.org.il/en/donation-en/
Zaka Israel
https://zakaworld.org/
To Buy Ken's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Crash-Course-Jewish-History-bySpiro/dp/B008A0NYHS

Aug 15, 2024 • 57min
S3 Ep 12 The History of War and The UN
This week Rabbi Spiro and Ellie are discussing the Jewish history and perspective on war and peace, the history of the UN and how Judeo-Christian values were the foundation stone upon which the rules of engagement were created.
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.
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
Donations:
Many of you are asking what can you do to help. The best thing is to make donations to the organizations listed below. They are all IN ISRAEL. 100% of your money donated to the organizations below will go directly to help people in Israel now.
Right now these organizations are on the front line of their specialty helping where needed.
Magen Adom Israel
https://www.mdais.org/en/donation
Hadassah Hospital Israel
https://www.hadassah.org/donate/simple
United Hatzalah Israel
https://israelrescue.org/
Leket food Israel
https://www.leket.org/en/online-donation/
IDF Soldiers Fund in Israel
https://www.ufis.org.il/en/donation-en/
Zaka Israel
https://zakaworld.org/

Jul 15, 2024 • 46min
S3 Ep 22 Iran 101
In this episode we are digging into the history of Iran and why they are the major agitator in the region and why it's important to address them as one of the central pillars of this conflict.
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.
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
Donations:
Many of you are asking what can you do to help. The best thing is to make donations to the organizations listed below. They are all IN ISRAEL. 100% of your money donated to the organizations below will go directly to help people in Israel now.
Right now these organizations are on the front line of their specialty helping where needed.
Magen Adom Israel
https://www.mdais.org/en/donation
Hadassah Hospital Israel
https://www.hadassah.org/donate/simple
United Hatzalah Israel
https://israelrescue.org/
Leket food Israel
https://www.leket.org/en/online-donation/
IDF Soldiers Fund in Israel
https://www.ufis.org.il/en/donation-en/
Zaka Israel
https://zakaworld.org/
To Buy Ken's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Crash-Course-Jewish-History-bySpiro/dp/B008A0NYHS

Jun 11, 2024 • 46min
Special Shavuot Episode
Join Rabbi Spiro and Ellie as they discuss Shavout and what it means to be a Jewish people and how do we see this holiday as a reminder of our mission.

May 13, 2024 • 53min
S3 Ep21 Luxury Beliefs and Worldviews
What is it that the protestors are really fighting for? Western civilization is really what is being questioned and fought against, let's talk about how 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.
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
Donations:
Many of you are asking what can you do to help. The best thing is to make donations to the organizations listed below. They are all IN ISRAEL. 100% of your money donated to the organizations below will go directly to help people in Israel now.
Right now these organizations are on the front line of their specialty helping where needed.
Magen Adom Israel
https://www.mdais.org/en/donation
Hadassah Hospital Israel
https://www.hadassah.org/donate/simple
United Hatzalah Israel
https://israelrescue.org/
Leket food Israel
https://www.leket.org/en/online-donation/
IDF Soldiers Fund in Israel
https://www.ufis.org.il/en/donation-en/
Zaka Israel
https://zakaworld.org/
To Buy Ken's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Crash-Course-Jewish-History-bySpiro/dp/B008A0NYHS


