Jewish History Nerds

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"Bronx Man Leads Russian Revolution": Trotsky Revisited

October 09, 2026

Head to ⁠unpacked.bio/VoteJHN2026⁠ to cast your vote for Jewish History Nerds in the Listener Choice Award for History Podcast before October 15th. You have to sign up/log in to vote. Leon Trotsky was one of the most consequential figures of the 20th century, and one of history’s most reluctant Jews. Born Lev Bronstein in Ukraine, he rejected his Jewish identity his entire life, yet it followed him everywhere. With the anniversary of what's known as the October Revolution coming up, Yael an...

Vote Now for Jewish History Nerds

October 06, 2026

Head to unpacked.bio/VoteJHN2026 to cast your vote for Jewish History Nerds in the Listener Choice Award for History Podcast before October 15th. You have to sign up/log in to vote. How to vote: Go to this link. https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2026/shows/genre/history Create an account or sign in with your email at the top right of the page. Select Jewish History Nerds in the History category. Questions? Email us at ⁠⁠nerds@unpacked.media⁠⁠. We're happy to help. Th...

Before Jews Danced With the Torah: The Lost Simchat Torah Tradition

October 01, 2026

Jewish History Nerds is a Signal Awards finalist. Vote for us in Listener's Choice by Thu 15 Oct: ⁠https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2026/individual-episodes/genre/history⁠ More than 400 years ago, Rivka Tiktiner wrote the earliest known full-length published work by a Jewish woman. She also created a Simchat Torah poem that reveals how women helped prepare Torah scrolls for the holiday in Prague. For Simchat Torah, Jonathan Schwab and Yael Steiner revisit Rivka Tiktiner's extra...

How do I get in touch with Jewish History Nerds?

Jewish History Nerds is hosted by Yael Steiner and Jonathan Schwab. Its publicly listed email is info@opendormedia.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Jewish History Nerds?

The publicly listed email for Jewish History Nerds: info@opendormedia.org.

How many listeners does Jewish History Nerds have?

Podseeker estimates Jewish History Nerds reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Jewish History Nerds?

Jewish History Nerds typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Historians, authors, lecturers, and scholars with demonstrated expertise in Jewish history, Jewish communities, migration, religion, culture, or related historical subjects. Common among recent guests: Academic or professional expertise in Jewish history or a related field; Published historical research or books; Public lectures or educational work. Recent guests include Henry Abramson and Henry Abramson.

How hard is it to get booked on Jewish History Nerds?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Jewish History Nerds cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Jewish History, Jewish Diaspora, Jewish Immigration, and Antisemitism. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.