The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara
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Join Yael and Schwab as we unravel the gripping story of a young Jewish boy forcibly taken from his family by the Catholic Church, sparking international outcry and shaping the course of religious tensions. Discover the surprising twists and turns that led Edgardo Mortara to embrace his captors' faith, becoming a devoted Catholic priest with a mission to convert his own people. This episode was hosted by Jonathan Schwab and Yael Steiner. Our education lead is Dr. Henry Abramson. Audio was edited by Rob Pera, and we’re produced by Rivky Stern. For more on Edgardo Mortara, and this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xZAGR52wd0v7Ofmb1aAmi3vDb1h7TUDYsr0QCGGDGDY/edit Tell us what you think about the podcast here: https://jewishunpacked.com/nerdsurvey