Sparks of History

About Sparks of History

Sparks of History Podcast features insightful and entertaining interviews with renown world historians. Our experts, including Pulitzer Prize winners, provide deep knowledge and unique perspectives. Connecting World History with Jewish History.

Publisher

JewishPodcasts.fm

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Jan 2022

Latest episode

29 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

298 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2026

   Vayera: Three Angels Shatter the Multitasking Myth | Driving Through the Parsha #11

   Three visitors arrive at Avraham’s tent—but why three? Rashi explains that each angel had a distinct mission, because one angel does not perform two missions. What can these heavenly messengers teach us about our own divided attention? In this two-minute episode, Ari Lieberman explores the myth of multitasking—and why giving one task our full attention matters in daily life and behind the wheel. Driving Through the Parsha connects the weekly Torah portion with safer, more responsible and considerate driving. Learn more: JewishDriving.com (https://www.jewishdriving.com/)

2. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Lech Lecha: History’s Greatest Influencer & the Excuses We Make | Episode 10

   Avraham’s influence reaches billions—but living his message comes down to our everyday choices. In Parashat Lech Lecha, Lot’s shepherds offer a convenient explanation for grazing their animals in other people’s fields. Their reasoning reveals a familiar habit: rationalization. “I’ll double park for just a minute.” “I’m running to pray. It’s for a mitzvah!” From the fields of Canaan to a blocked fire hydrant in the Bronx, this episode asks: Am I doing what is right—or finding a reason to do what I want? Join Ari Lieberman, author of Jewish Driving: Ancient Wisdom for Safer and Kinder Roads, for Driving Through the Parsha—a brief weekly Torah insight for safer, kinder roads. Learn more: JewishDriving.com Drive safely. Drive kindly. Every decision matters.

3. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Noach: What Do Noah’s Ark and Your Car Have in Common?

   Outside the ark, a world was being destroyed. Inside, a new world was being built. Why did God instruct Noach to build an ark rather than simply save him and the animals through a miracle? Perhaps the answer lies in the days and nights his family spent caring for its creatures—learning to live by one question: What does the other need from me? In this two-minute episode of Driving Through the Parsha, Ari Lieberman explores the ark as a miniature world of chesed—kindness, and the surprising connection to our cars. Letting someone merge, giving a pedestrian time to cross, and responding to mistakes with patience help build the world we share. Learn more at JewishDriving.com. Until next week, drive safely, drive kindly.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

55 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

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Quality

86

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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