Stories of Our Ancestors
Simcha Lefton
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About This Podcast
Uncover the power of family memory and the untold sacrifices that built your world. This narrative documentary podcast preserves lived memory through true oral histories, interviews, and diaries, focusing on the immigrant experience and the enduring legacy of courage.
Join us on a journey across borders, oceans, languages, and grief to honor the ancestors who endured to secure a home for future generations. We trace the long road of historical immigration, following real people and events—like the frightening border crossings and uncertainty at Ellis Island—to explore themes of ancestry, family lineage, and the generational impact of self-sacrifice.
A must-listen for anyone interested in History, Genealogy, Jewish history, and the immigrant experience.
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Title: Playthinks & Professionalism: Humanizing ABA in a Regulated World
Title: Playthings & Professionalism: Humanizing ABA in a Regulated World Timestamp Breakdown:00:00 - 01:03: The Tension Between Sterile Clinical Settings and Messy Human Reality01:03 - 02:05:…
Play is the Work: Humanizing Education at Playthinks
Play is the Work: Humanizing Education at PlaythinksTimestamp Breakdown:00:00 - 01:00: The Power of Play in Learning: Challenging Traditional Education01:00 - 02:00: Playthinks: A Revolutionary…
Lefton Scrap Metal
# Lefton Scrap Metal in St. Louis: Episode Package ## Short caption From East St. Louis scrap yards to a dining room table startup, this episode traces the human beginnings of the Lefton metal story:…
Tribute : Mordechai'S Mom
00:00 - Introduction to the podcast and the tribute. 01:10 - Discussion of hosting Mishnah classes for children 02:11 - her hospitality . 03:19 - guests. 04:20 -kindness and inclusion . 05:18 -…
Tribute Mrs.Raskas full episode
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6 of 6- Parental Participation in Masorah
Episode Title: Tailor-Made Torah: A Mother's Legacy Timestamp Breakdown:00:00 - 00:15: Observing a mother's dedication through a child's perfectly matched learning environment.00:15 - 00:30: The…
5 of 6: Shaloch Moa'nos
00:00 - 00:50: The narrator recounts past Purim traditions of delivering shalach manos (gifts of food) and observing the usual deliveries.00:50 - 01:00: A pivotal Purim experience in fourth grade:…
4 of 6- One Call Changed Everything
00:00 Joining summer camp.01:07 Making a difference.02:12 Helping others.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-our-ancestors--6389368/support.
3 of 6- Mom Supports Child's Passions Despite Difficulty And Fears
Episode Title: The Skeeball Challenge: A Purim Tale Timestamp Breakdown:00:01-01:06: The True Definition of a Mom & Early Purim Exhibit Memories01:06-02:10: Crafting the Skeeball Exhibit:…
(1 min) 2 of 6- The Shabbos Table and Challah (and Sprite)!
Title: The Shabbos Table and Challah (and Sprite)! Timestamp Breakdown:00:00-00:10: The magnificent Shabbos table and the forbidden soda bottles.00:10-00:20: The sparkle of everything on the table…
(6min) 1 of 6- The Raskas House & hachnasas orchim and mishna
"Remembering Mrs. adina Raskas A"H part 1 of 60:00 - 01:02: Introduction 01:02 - 02:05: Remembering Shabbos Mishnayos classes at the Raskas' home.02:05 - 03:06: Mrs. Raskas's encouragement and the…
Mrs Adinah Raskas A"H: A Mother's Unwavering Love, encouragement of study of Mishna, Oneg Shabbos, purim, Hachnasas orchim
The Enduring Legacy of Adina Raskas: A Mother's Unwavering Love, encouragement of study of Mishna, Oneg Shabbos, simchas Purim, genuine hachnasas orchim etc. 00:00 - 01:09: Introduction to the…
Title: From Kovno to St. Louis: The Founding Story of Raskas Dairy-
Title: From Kovno to St. Louis: The Founding Story of Raskas Dairy Chapter breakdown: Opening: Before Raskas became a dairy name Isaac and Shifra Rivka Raskas leave Kovno, Lithuania The likely…
Alice Gordon A"H
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Updated Tribute To Bubby (made 5-14-26).
Audio length: about 26:25.00:00-01:30: Podcast intro for Stories from Our Ancestors. The episode introduces Bubbe and Sarit begins sharing memories of Bubbe’s Shabbos home.01:30-03:00: Sarit…
Bubby Rita Kirshner: A Yahrzeit Tribute to the Center of the Family
Title:Bubby Rita Kirshner: A Yahrzeit Tribute to the Center of the FamilyThese timestamps are 4 minutes off. 00:00 Opening: Rikel bas Reuven HaKohen01:10 Public records and family memory02:15 The…
Fun Interview with descendants of our Ancestors
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Pearl Nathan and the Fiancé Who Left on Yom Kippur
Title: Pearl Nathan and the Fiancé Who Left on Yom KippurTimestamp Breakdown:00:00 Introduction00:45 Pearl Nathan and the family setting01:45 How Mr. Letzler entered the story03:00 Moses Nathan’s…
The Honest Jew of Botosani: A Nathan Family Story
Title: The Honest Jew of Botosani: A Nathan Family StoryTimestamp Breakdown:00:00 Introduction00:35 Family origins in Russia and Romania02:00 Moses Nathan’s childhood and early business life03:25…
Dr Herbert Sunshine: A Life of Healing and Family (fuller episode)
Dr. Sunshine: A Life of Healing and Family Timestamp Breakdown:00:00 Introduction to Dr. Herbert "Herbie" Sunshine01:05 Herbie's early life and family02:06 His medical career and "Urology…
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Stories of Our Ancestors has published 50 episodes since September 2023, covering topics in Documentary, History.
Stories of Our Ancestors is currently dormant with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 11m.
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