Prof. Chaim Noy discusses his research on the visitor book at Jerusalem's war museum, offering insights into Israeli society.

Dr. Anat Helman, a Jewish history professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, discusses her book "Becoming Israeli: National Ideals and Everyday Life in the 1950s" with host Gilad Halpern.

In a humorous take on the Brooklyn food coop culture, a writer reflects on their experiences as a member, including encounters with holier-than-thou attitudes over egg carton stacking and pronunciation.

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In this special Valentine's Day episode of Unorthodox, the podcast plays matchmaker by featuring Jewish guest Jill Kargman, creator of the Bravo comedy Odd Mom Out, who shares insights on life and motherhood on the Upper East Side.

The text describes a poignant period leading up to and following the passing of someone named Dean in hospice care.

In this reflective piece titled "My Last JDate," the author recounts her foray into online dating on JDate after 30 years of marriage and two years of loneliness.

The article discusses the naming of the winter storm Jonas by the Weather Channel, highlighting the irony that the storm is named after the Hebrew word "yonah" which means dove, a symbol of peace and tranquility in the biblical story of Noah's Ark.

Anti-government militants at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon recently used shofars to signal a "call to action."

This episode of Unorthodox features discussions on a range of topics, including Bar Refaeli's pregnancy, Mel Gibson's return to the spotlight, and interviews with guests like painter Archie Rand, who discusses his ambitious project depicting all 613 Jewish mitzvot in his book "The 613."

Gad Elmaleh, a Moroccan-Jewish-French comedian, is making a name for himself in English-language stand-up comedy, incorporating aspects of Sephardic Jewish culture into his acts.

Literary critic Adam Kirsch is engaging in a daily Talmud study, focusing on the topic of divorce documents and the nature of writing.

The text explores the contrast between two grandmothers, Zelda and Gwendolyn, highlighting the author's deep connection to Zelda, who raised her and shaped her identity while growing up in Montreal.

The debate over whether to scoop out the insides of bagels to save calories stirs strong emotions, especially among New Yorkers who see bagels as a sacred food.

The podcast "Unorthodox" highlights memorable moments from 2015, encompassing a range of topics from Drake to Bernie Sanders, Amy Schumer, Israeli cats, and the presidential election.

Maya Arad, a prominent Hebrew writer living outside Israel, creates novels that focus on the lives of the professional class rather than the typical big issues in Israeli literature like war or the Holocaust.

In episode 21 of Unorthodox, the hosts celebrate a Christmas tradition of watching Netflix and eating Chinese food with guests Yael Stone from Orange is the New Black and author Jennifer 8.

The author narrates their experience with their child's preschool holiday book exchange, highlighting issues of inclusivity and identity as a Jewish parent.

ABC announced a three-hour made-for-TV remake of "Dirty Dancing" starring Abigail Breslin, part of a trend in television musical events.

Miriam, a young girl, desires a dog for Hanukkah despite her Hasidic-leaning family's disapproval.

The author reflects on their lack of enthusiasm for latkes, despite coming from a family of potato lovers and belonging to a Jewish community with strong associations with the dish.

Syrian Jews often include meatballs like albondigas or keftes in their Hanukkah meals, a tradition stemming from their heritage in Aleppo.

Dr. Dara Barnat highlights Walt Whitman's impact on Jewish-American poets as they navigate their dual identity.

In episode 17 of "A Very Unorthodox Thanksgiving," the podcast expresses gratitude for good health, cats, and Drake, but especially for the listeners who have supported them over the past 17 weeks by listening, sharing the podcast with friends, attending live tapings, and providing feedback via letters.

In "The Birds and the Bees" episode 16, BatSheva Marcus, a sex counselor and president of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance, discusses common issues faced by her patients, finding rabinically-approved erotica for observant Jews, and the importance of maintaining a sexual connection in long-term relationships.