How did Jewish people end up living all over the world? from Ashamed to Admit

How did Jewish people end up living all over the world?

41 minutes Posted Jan 20, 2026 at 1:00 am.

Cold Open: New Season, New Co‑Host

Banter: Pants, Sneakers, And Vibes

Setting The Mission: Ashamed To Ask

Life Updates: Highs, Lows, And Plagues

The Big Question: Where Did Ashkenazi Jews Come From

First Exile: Babylonia And Persia

Return And Rebuild: Second Temple Era

70 CE: Rome, Exile, And Reinventing Practice

From Sacrifice To Prayer

Diaspora Map: Mediterranean To Middle East

Two Centres: Jerusalem And Babylonian Talmud

Culture Shift: Food, Dress, And Local Law

Communities In Europe And Beyond

Persecution Cycles: Spain To Istanbul

Segment Setup: Shame Or No Shame

Facebook Post Roast: Garden And Gender

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Welcome back to Season 4 of The Jewish Independent’s podcast ASHAMED TO ADMIT. In the first episode of the season, Tami Sussman asks BRAND NEW CO-HOST Shoshana Gottlieb Beker how Jews ended up in so many places around the world! Plus, they introduce a new segment which exposes the craziest things people post in Jewish Facebook Groups. ASHAMED TO ADMIT: It’s everything you didn’t get in Jewish Studies Class. This episode was filmed at Storytellers Australia. The vocalist in ...

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