In a Jewish New Year special of UNHOLY featuring Gal Gadot and Sacha Baron Cohen, they select their "Mensch of the Year" while discussing President Biden and Israel PM Bennett's handling of issues like Afghanistan, Iran, and COVID.

In this discussion, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron explore several topics, including assessing their deeds over the past year in the spirit of Rosh Hashanah, Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas meeting secretly, reflections on Afghanistan and its relevance to Israel, and questioning the cancellation of this year's High Holidays due to COVID, with a reference to an essay critiquing American rabbis for being overly cautious.

In this podcast sponsored by Rabbi Ari Senter and his father, the discussion revolves around the significance of mourning on Tisha B'Av and the difficulty in connecting to this day of national tragedy.

The 73rd edition of a publication celebrates Yom Ha-Atzmaut, Israeli Independence Day, by sharing personal stories about its significance and featuring classic Israeli songs performed by a new generation.

In a themed Passover seder episode, hosts James Hirsh and Gabe Pulver combine the traditions of matzah brei and baseball to create a "Jewish baseball" celebration.

Miriam Herschlag, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss various significant topics on The Times of Israel blog, including Gideon Saar's challenge to Prime Minister Netanyahu's long-held position, Moshe Feiglin's controversial kidney donation to a Jew, and Israel's Eurovision song selection.

In a pre-Thanksgiving podcast episode, the discussion touches on the new CDC guidance on quarantining and a surprising statement made by Barack Obama about Latino voters.

The article discusses celebrating Sukkot in a year filled with uncertainty, drawing parallels between the current state of affairs and the holiday's themes of dwelling in flimsy huts during a time of wandering and uncertainty for the Jewish people.

Jack Black recently showcased his rendition of the Passover song "Chad Gadya," known for its dark and escalating lyrics, in a video posted online to help lift spirits during the challenging final days of the holiday.

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss significant topics including the merging of parties in Israel, the high COVID-19 rates among Ultra-Orthodox Jews, and the ideological differences in Israeli society highlighted by the Passover song Dayenu.

A Jewish family reflects on their decision to leave the United States due to racial discrimination and marginalization, settling in Canada for safety and a better life.

The text discusses how Ralph views the pandemic in relation to Passover.

In Seymour Epstein's "Suspecting Esther," he presents a provocative interpretation of the Book of Esther, suggesting that it serves as a critique of Jewish life in the diaspora rather than a simple tale of triumph.

The article discusses the tradition of "Little Purims" within Jewish communities, which are local festivals commemorating miraculous events similar to Purim.

In episode 206 of Unorthodox, Hanukkah preparation is in full swing with interviews featuring designer Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan discussing pottery, drag culture and Barbra Streisand's influence, Stephen Schragis of One Day University talking about Jewish love for learning, and Molly Yeh promoting her latke-filled Food Network special.

The article explores the dearth of scary Jewish children's literature beyond works by Eric A. Kimmel, known for his spooky tales like "Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins."

A recent U.S. operation successfully eliminated Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, sparking a debate on the ethics of hating extraordinarily evil individuals.

In a podcast episode of Menschwarmers hosted by Gabe Pulver and Jamie Hirsh, they discuss the Jewish connections of the Toronto Raptors during their ring ceremony.

Simhat Torah, a day immersed in minhag (customs), has evolved over time from a Talmudic yom tov sheni of Shemini Atzeret into a festivity celebrating the completion of the Torah reading cycle.

Three Jewish baseball players, Alex Bregman, Joc Pederson, and Max Fried, faced the dilemma of playing on Yom Kippur during the postseason, with comparisons drawn to Sandy Koufax's historic Yom Kippur choice in 1965.

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Jeremy Benstein discuss the impact of the Hebrew language on uniting or dividing Jews globally, the potential consequences of a third Knesset election in Israel, and the portrayal of Jewish identity in popular media like "Transparent."

This article explores the surprising and sometimes disconcerting ingredients found in traditional Jewish recipes, challenging the romanticized notion of ancestral culinary heritage.

Ishay Ribo's rendition of the Yom Kippur Temple service, Seder ha-Avodah, has garnered immense popularity for blending secular and religious themes and focusing on the emotional dynamics of leadership and individuality during Yom Kippur.

The discussion revolves around the practice of consuming pat yisrael, bread prepared by a Jewish baker, especially during the aseret yemei teshuvah (Ten Days of Repentance).

The Yaaleh ve-Yavo prayer recited during Jewish holidays and Rosh Chodesh serves as a substitute for the Temple sacrifices and invokes ancestral virtues and Messianic hopes.