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The Inklings were a group of Christian writers, including J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, who met in the 1930s to 1950s to share writing, criticism, and conversation.
The Catskills hold a unique place in Jewish American history, notably known for the Borscht Belt resorts that catered to Jewish guests seeking leisure and entertainment.
"And When I Die, I Won't Stay Dead" is a new documentary that sheds light on the life and work of Bob Kaufman, a Jewish African-American street poet who remains shrouded in mystery.
In episode 44 of Unorthodox, the focus is on Jewish fathers, exploring the complexities and stereotypes surrounding them.
In this episode of Unorthodox, the conversation delves into the '90s nostalgia with topics including the Intifada at UC Irvine, the character Andrea Zuckerman from 90210, and a Clinton running for president.
"Indecent" is a play by Paula Vogel and Rebecca Taichman that revisits the scandalous history of Sholem Asch's 1907 play "God of Vengeance".
Religions scholar Shai Ferraro from Tel Aviv University discusses the rise of pagan rituals in modern Israel and their juxtaposition with Judaism’s historical aversion to idolatry.
Dr. Rachel Werczberger, an anthropologist and religious scholar, discusses the emergence of new forms of spirituality in Israeli society in light of tradition and the rise of neoliberalism with host Gilad Halpern.
This episode of Unorthodox features comedian David Tuchman, host of the OMGWTFBIBLE podcast where he jokes while guests read from his Bible translation, revealing how comedy led him back to his yeshiva roots.
In the final episode of Broad City's third season, titled "Jews on a Plane," Abbi and Ilana embark on a trip to Israel exploring their Jewish heritage.
The author reflects on their childhood experiences of Passover cleaning in a hoarding household, where the holiday offered a welcome break from domestic chaos.
In episode 37 of Start-Up Nation, the Unorthodox podcast travels to Palo Alto, California, for a live taping at the Oshman Family JCC.
The author discusses the challenges facing Jewish education and the need to make it relevant and engaging, particularly for non-Orthodox Jews.
Actress Drew Barrymore's marriage to art dealer Will Kopelman, with whom she shares two young daughters, has sadly come to an end after three years.
The StreetWise Hebrew podcast episode titled "Hebrew Is To Die For" explores how Hebrew expressions using words related to death are used to convey strong emotions beyond their literal meanings.
In a recent episode of Broad City, Ilana is surprised to learn about the WNBA from NBA All-Star Blake Griffin, who praises the league and its players.
In this episode of Wonder Women, Israeli actress Gal Gadot showcases her Wonder Woman-like qualities off-screen.
In an episode of "Broad City," the characters visit Philadelphia where Abbis Jewish identity is highlighted through various references including a Holocaust Museum-themed bedroom, Yiddish dialect, and a demand for a DNA test for Jewish authenticity.
The author reminisces about dressing up as Queen Esther on Purim as a child, finding comfort and a sense of hiding in the costume.
This article discusses the rediscovery of a Yiddish interview with Golda Meir, conducted by journalist Shlomo Ben-Israel in 1971.
Dr. Sharman Kadish, a historian specializing in British Jewry, discusses with host Gilad Halpern the demographic and cultural development of the Jewish community in Great Britain.
There is a growing call for increased diversity in comic book adaptations, exemplified by debates over the casting of characters like Iron Fist and Aquaman.
In Genius Bar Episode 32 of Unorthodox, the discussion touches on Israeli settlers and Palestinians collaborating in cannabis cultivation.
"Broad City" focuses on the intertwining lives of Abbi and Ilana as they navigate through a series of misadventures in New York City.
The text explores the writer's experience and reflections on watching the TV show Broad City, focusing on its humor, eccentric characters like Ilana, and the lack of emphasis on plot but rather on quirky and inappropriate statements.

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