Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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The 11th Plague - with Fania Oz-Salzberger & Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib
19 Apr 2024
Amid heightened tensions following an Iranian attack on Israel, this episode explores Israel's potential responses and the broader Israeli-Palestinian confli...
19 Apr 2024
Halacha Headlines
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4/20/24 – Shiur 465 – Achdus - does “Achdus” mean I am supposed to embrace Jews I really don’t agree with?
18 Apr 2024
Rabbi Ari Wasserman engages prominent rabbis like Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz and Rabbi Moshe Hauer in a multifaceted discussion on Jewish unity (achdus), ...
18 Apr 2024
Forward
A Jewish sitcom from Britain gets remade in American suburbia — does the joke translate?
18 Apr 2024
An American version of the British sitcom "Friday Night Dinner" set in a Jewish home has been created, titled "Dinner with the Parents." The American adaptat...
18 Apr 2024
The Habura
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The Matsa Machine Controversy - Rabbi Ilan Acoca
18 Apr 2024
Rabbi Ilan Acoca delves into the heated historical controversy surrounding machine-made matzah, highlighting its impact on both Ashkenazi and Sephardic commu...
18 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Television is good for the Jews
18 Apr 2024
Television is depicted as beneficial for Jews, with a focus on capturing emotions and human experiences more effectively than cinema. The article highlights ...
18 Apr 2024
Unorthodox
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In Every Generation: Ep. 409
18 Apr 2024
This episode of Unorthodox explores the theme of memory in Jewish life through personal stories touching on loss, remembrance, and healing. The show highligh...
18 Apr 2024
Tablet
This Isn’t Working
18 Apr 2024
Alex Garland's new film "Civil War" depicts a dystopian future where a third-term U.S. president dissolves the FBI, leading to an authoritarian state and a v...
18 Apr 2024
JTA
New stand-up shows aim to revive the Borscht Belt’s Jewish comedy legacy
17 Apr 2024
The Borscht Belt, a historic hub of Jewish comedy in the Catskills, is being revived through new comedy shows organized by the Borscht Belt Museum. Comedians...
17 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Three recipes for a perfect vegan Pesach
17 Apr 2024
The article provides three vegan Passover recipes catering to those avoiding kitniyot. The first recipe is for Chopped Liver using tofu, mushrooms, walnuts, ...
17 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Heimishe humour hits the stage in Soho
17 Apr 2024
In a time marked by rising antisemitism and global turmoil, Jewish comedian Deli Segal's one-woman show "Pickle" at Soho Theatre offers a comedic celebration...
17 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Out of Africa: a smashing children’s tale for Passover
17 Apr 2024
"Workitu's Passover" is a children's picture book based on the author's childhood in Ethiopia, where the tradition of smashing chametz vessels before Passove...
17 Apr 2024
Forward
This legendary Jewish humorist was 'the most negative writer of his era' — can he still speak to ours?
17 Apr 2024
Sidney Joseph Perelman, a prominent Jewish humorist, is being revisited through new editions of his works by the Library of America series, prompting reflect...
17 Apr 2024
My Jewish Mommy Life
THE REASON WE'RE NOT CUTTING MY SON'S HAIR
17 Apr 2024
A video discussing the Jewish tradition of waiting until age 3 for a boy's first haircut, known as Upsherin, and the family's excitement to celebrate this mi...
17 Apr 2024
Haaretz Weekly
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'Young U.S. Jews believe Judaism is about social justice. They ask, does Israel stand for that?'
17 Apr 2024
Harvard Law professor Noah Feldman discusses the evolving relationship between young American Jews and Israel, emphasizing how recent geopolitical tensions h...
17 Apr 2024
Kveller
To the Relative Skipping the Seder This Year
17 Apr 2024
The writer expresses initial anger and hurt upon a relative declining to attend the family seder due to discomfort with traditional texts and intentions, fee...
17 Apr 2024
Jewish Lives
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A PASSSOVER SPECIAL: BECOMING ELIJAH
17 Apr 2024
Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Professor Daniel Matt explore the transformation of the prophet Elijah from a biblical zealot to a revered, compassionate figure in...
17 Apr 2024
Chabad.org
My Cancer Made Me Find My Soul
16 Apr 2024
Amanda Spiro shares her journey of being diagnosed with cancer at a young age and how the experience led her to discover her Jewish faith and sense the prese...
16 Apr 2024
Chabad.org
A Convert Searches for G-d
16 Apr 2024
A woman shares her journey from feeling unfulfilled in Singapore to converting to Judaism, exploring the Jewish perspective on leading a purposeful life, in ...
16 Apr 2024
Mishpacha
Balancing Beam
16 Apr 2024
The article discusses the internal struggle faced by a woman named Dina Cohen as she navigates conflicting values and behaviors in her interactions with her ...
16 Apr 2024
Mishpacha
Our Broken Pieces
16 Apr 2024
The narrator and their family are involved in a pileup on the way to the airport for a trip to California. Despite the shock and chaos of the accident, the f...
16 Apr 2024
Mishpacha
Our Broken Pieces
16 Apr 2024
A Jewish family's journey to the airport to fly to California turns into a chaotic experience when their car gets into a pileup on the highway. The protagoni...
16 Apr 2024
Mishpacha
“My Husband Won’t Let Me Tell Anyone He Lost His Job — Even His Family”
16 Apr 2024
A woman is struggling with financial difficulties after her husband lost his job but he forbids her from sharing this information with her close sisters-in-l...
16 Apr 2024
Forward
Is this small black plaque the most meaningful Holocaust memorial in New York?
16 Apr 2024
In New York's Riverside Park near 83rd Street lies a small black plaque marking the intended site for the American Memorial to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and...
16 Apr 2024
People of the Pod
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Meet Modi Rosenfeld – the Comedian Helping the Jewish Community Laugh Again
16 Apr 2024
Israeli-American comedian Modi Rosenfeld discusses how he uses humor to help the Jewish community cope with trauma in the wake of recent events, by maintaini...
16 Apr 2024
Forward
Passover 1941 among refugees in the land of the rising sun
16 Apr 2024
Shoshana Kahan, a Yiddish actress and writer, recounts her experience celebrating Passover in Kobe, Japan, in 1941 as a refugee during World War II. Stranded...
16 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Orange, ginger and thyme chicken tray bake
16 Apr 2024
This recipe for orange, ginger, and thyme chicken tray bake is described as family-friendly, quick to make, and easily scalable. It involves marinating chick...
16 Apr 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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20-year-old student Ruby Grinberg wants to be the second-ever Jewish Miss Canada
16 Apr 2024
Ruby Grinberg, a 20-year-old political science student from Toronto, is competing in the Miss Canada pageant with a focus on raising awareness for cancer and...
16 Apr 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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20-year-old student Ruby Grinberg wants to be the second-ever Jewish Miss Canada
16 Apr 2024
Ruby Grinberg, a 20-year-old political science student, is competing in the Miss Canada pageant with ambitions to raise awareness about cancer and combat ant...
16 Apr 2024
Forward
Jewish teen who knew OJ: A family tragedy, not about race
15 Apr 2024
Aryeh Shmuel, a Jewish man who had interactions with O.J. Simpson, reflects on the Simpson case, emphasizing that it was more of a family tragedy than a raci...
15 Apr 2024
Tablet
Going for the Gold
15 Apr 2024
Mara Bernstein, a vintage jewelry enthusiast, transitioned from publishing to launching Pennyweight Prizefighter, a vintage jewelry business specializing in ...
15 Apr 2024
Kveller
I Wanted to Start Observing Shabbat. We Had to Start Somewhere.
12 Apr 2024
A couple embarks on starting to observe Shabbat with their young children, borrowing supplies and delving into the rituals despite some uncertainties. The ex...
12 Apr 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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OJ's Nightmarish Legacy
12 Apr 2024
Reflecting on the cultural aftermath of OJ Simpson's trial, the podcast explores how it shifted public perception of justice, race, and media spectacle in Am...
12 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
A fast, furious and justifiably gory revenge flick
12 Apr 2024
"Monkey Man," Dev Patel's directorial debut and starring vehicle, presents a fast, furious, and gory revenge story akin to "John Wick," with Patel's characte...
12 Apr 2024
JTA
This Jewish comedian hopes to set a new baseball record
12 Apr 2024
Comedian Eitan Levine is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the most ceremonial opening pitches thrown in one baseball season, aiming to throw...
12 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Is it too dark for the (Jewish) stars to come out?
12 Apr 2024
The author reflects on the challenges of displaying Jewish identity in a climate of rising antisemitism in London. From humorous incidents like owning a prov...
12 Apr 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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This Jewish Life: A Conversation with Ira Glass & Etgar Keret
12 Apr 2024
Ira Glass and Etgar Keret discuss how their friendship, spanning two decades, has been tested by the differing perspectives on the recent conflict in Israel....
12 Apr 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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This Jewish Life: A Conversation with Ira Glass & Etgar Keret
12 Apr 2024
Israeli writer Etgar Keret and U.S. broadcaster Ira Glass navigate their friendship and evolving perspectives in the wake of October 7, addressing the stark ...
12 Apr 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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This Jewish Life: A Conversation with Ira Glass & Etgar Keret
12 Apr 2024
Israeli writer Etgar Keret and American radio host Ira Glass explore how the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas has strained their longstanding friends...
12 Apr 2024
Jewish History Uncensored
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#186 - Understanding Reality: Egyptology & Reality
11 Apr 2024
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores how perception of reality varies among individuals and cultures by examining the appeal of blessings from rabbis and the wid...
11 Apr 2024
Kveller
12 Shows to Watch If You Already Miss ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’
11 Apr 2024
"Curb Your Enthusiasm" recently ended after a long run, leaving viewers eager for similar shows. A list of 12 Jewish and Jew-ish series has been compiled to ...
11 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Amy’s friends: ‘She was humble’
11 Apr 2024
Amy Winehouse's friends and colleagues reflect on their encounters with her, praising her humility, tremendous singing talent, and generosity. They describe ...
11 Apr 2024
Promised Podcast
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The “Here and There” Edition
11 Apr 2024
Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron reflect on how Israelis and Jews around the world have changed in the six months since the October 7th attacks and the Gaza w...
11 Apr 2024
Forward
Why the humble onion is the most Jewish allium of all
11 Apr 2024
The article discusses the significant role of onions in Jewish cuisine and culture, highlighting their extensive use in various Jewish dishes throughout hist...
11 Apr 2024
Tablet
A Salon for ‘Nones’
11 Apr 2024
In San Francisco's Hayes Valley, a modern-day salon called The Commons is reimagining intellectual and spiritual gatherings, attracting young professionals s...
11 Apr 2024
Kveller
Alex Edelman’s ‘Just For Us’ Is the Jewish Comedy Special We Need Right Now
10 Apr 2024
Alex Edelman's comedy special "Just For Us" explores themes of antisemitism, Jewish identity, and assimilation, with a focus on a Jewish comedian crashing a ...
10 Apr 2024
JTA
The exodus story you know ‘All Too Well’ gets retold in new Taylor Swift haggadah
10 Apr 2024
Author Naama Ben-David has created the Unofficial Taylor Swift Haggadah, inspired by her daughter's admiration for the pop icon. The haggadah, illustrated by...
10 Apr 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Alan Zweig looks back on decades of filmmaking—and ahead to his pessimistic new podcast
10 Apr 2024
Filmmaker Alan Zweig, known for his candid documentaries, discusses his spiritual journey from a planned legal career to a path of film and podcasting. With ...
10 Apr 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Alan Zweig looks back on decades of filmmaking—and ahead to his pessimistic new podcast
10 Apr 2024
The episode features a conversation with filmmaker Alan Zweig and host Ralph Benmergui as they reflect on their parallel spiritual journeys and explore momen...
10 Apr 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Alan Zweig looks back on decades of filmmaking—and ahead to his pessimistic new podcast
10 Apr 2024
Renowned filmmaker Alan Zweig reflects on his unconventional career path, from contemplating law to traversing India and ultimately producing distinctive doc...
10 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
I confess – I dread Pesach cleaning
10 Apr 2024
The author expresses dread and humor about the laborious task of cleaning for Pesach, highlighting the challenges of ensuring the home is chametz-free for Pa...
10 Apr 2024