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A nude dating show is a controversial hit on Max. But is it actually sinful — biblically speaking?
3 Oct 2023
Naked Attraction, a British dating show streaming on Max, challenges traditional notions of modesty and sinfulness by focusing solely on physical attraction ...
3 Oct 2023
Forward
Why Sukkot is my favorite Jewish holiday
28 Sep 2023
Sukkot is described as a cherished Jewish holiday, distinct from others due to its emphasis on joy, nature, and earth-based rituals. While it holds historica...
28 Sep 2023
Unorthodox
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Under the Stars: Ep. 381
28 Sep 2023
On Unorthodox's Under the Stars: Ep. 381, the podcast celebrates Sukkot by exploring family traditions in the Malina sukkah with Joshua's parents. The episod...
28 Sep 2023
Forward
'I'm not religious, but my 10-year-old wants to go to synagogue — what should I do?'
27 Sep 2023
The article explores the journey of a non-religious Jewish mother navigating her 10-year-old son's burgeoning interest in attending synagogue. Despite her ow...
27 Sep 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Will the Debate Consolidate?
27 Sep 2023
The commenter congratulates John for recommending author Ross Thomas, expressing a personal fondness for Thomas' works and noting that "Briarpatch" is not pa...
27 Sep 2023
Jewish Chronicle
Yavneh College wins top education award
21 Sep 2023
Yavneh College, an Orthodox secondary school in Elstree, has received the gold standard in the National SMSC Quality Mark for its excellence in spiritual, mo...
21 Sep 2023
Unorthodox
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Talking the Talk: Ep 380
21 Sep 2023
This episode of Unorthodox focuses on improving communication skills in preparation for Yom Kippur. Linguist Deborah Tannen discusses conversational styles a...
21 Sep 2023
Jewish Chronicle
The Etgar High Holy Day Quiz
20 Sep 2023
The Etgar High Holy Day Quiz provides questions related to Rosh Hashanah and the Jewish calendar. It covers topics such as the timing between Rosh Hashanah a...
20 Sep 2023
Forward
A curated Rosh Hashanah menu and scenes from the vice president's High Holiday party
13 Sep 2023
This lively article offers a curated Rosh Hashanah menu featuring diverse recipes and highlights a High Holiday party hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris....
13 Sep 2023
Forward
Why the Israeli ‘Euphoria’ creator couldn’t wait to go to jail
12 Sep 2023
Ron Leshem, renowned for creating Israeli and American TV shows like Euphoria, reflects on his early years as a journalist embedded in a juvenile prison for ...
12 Sep 2023
Unorthodox
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Beautifully Jewish: Ep. 378
7 Sep 2023
"Beautifully Jewish: Ep. 378" is a new series on Unorthodox hosted by Stephanie Butnick and Tanya Singer, focusing on Jewish material culture and ritual obje...
7 Sep 2023
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‘Can You Dig It?’: New podcast traces how a Puerto Rican-Jewish gang leader helped create hip-hop in the Bronx
1 Sep 2023
In the backdrop of the 1960s Bronx gang conflicts, the Audible podcast "Can You Dig It?" highlights Benjamin "Yellow Benjy" Melendez, leader of the Ghetto Br...
1 Sep 2023
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to counselor Yishai Mogilner: Being Israeli at a US summer camp
31 Aug 2023
Yishai Mogilner shares his experiences as an Israeli counselor at Camp Ramah in the Poconos, emphasizing the unique cultural exchanges between American and I...
31 Aug 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Klezmer fans and Deadheads: How Ashkenaz Festival is merging musical styles this summer
22 Aug 2023
The Ashkenaz Festival and Magen Boys Entertainment are organizing a summer jam concert series that explores the connections between Jewish culture and jam ba...
22 Aug 2023
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Privilege & Vulnerability: Identity, Context, & Perceptions of Antisemitism in America
21 Aug 2023
This article examines the complex interpretations and perceptions of antisemitism in America, highlighting how different sociocultural backgrounds influence ...
21 Aug 2023
Sources
Holy! Holy! Holy! Reimagining the Holy Tongue and the <em>Kedushah</em> Prayer
21 Aug 2023
Wendy Zierler explores the dynamic evolution of Hebrew as both a secular and sacred language, highlighting its transition from being primarily ritualistic, a...
21 Aug 2023
Bonjour Chai
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Zaftig Barbie
18 Aug 2023
Avi and Phoebe discuss the Barbie movie's Jewish connections on their podcast, then delve into the prevalent mainstream conversations on feminism and body im...
18 Aug 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Men in Despair
11 Aug 2023
The discussion addresses the significant increase in American male suicides and examines the underlying cultural, political, and economic factors contributin...
11 Aug 2023
Forward
David Corenswet, the next Superman, has deep Jewish roots in New Orleans
9 Aug 2023
David Corenswet, recently announced as the next actor to play Superman, draws excitement from the Jewish community, particularly those in New Orleans. Corens...
9 Aug 2023
Culturally Jewish
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Why do Jews love jam bands?
7 Aug 2023
Jewish affinity for jam bands like The Grateful Dead and Phish, known for improvisational music and long concerts, is explored in an episode of Culturally Je...
7 Aug 2023
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The true story behind the 'Night of the Murdered Poets'
3 Aug 2023
On August 12, 1952, Stalin's regime executed 13 Jewish cultural figures in Moscow's Lubyanka prison, an event now known as the Night of the Murdered Poets. T...
3 Aug 2023
Unorthodox
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Rocky Mountain High Notes: Ep. 374
3 Aug 2023
In episode 374 of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss whether Oppenheimer was a flop, and the Gentile of the Week, Hrishikesh Hirway, talks about his podcast "Song...
3 Aug 2023
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Paul Reubens, son of a founding Israeli Air Force pilot and father of Pee-wee Herman, dies at 70
31 Jul 2023
Paul Reubens, beloved for his iconic character Pee-wee Herman, passed away at age 70 after a private struggle with cancer. Reubens, born Paul Rubenfeld, hail...
31 Jul 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “What Happened? What Happens Now?” Edition
27 Jul 2023
In this podcast episode, Linda Gradstein, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss the recent law that restricts the court's ability to limit government...
27 Jul 2023
Forward
Why are Jews suing to block abortion bans?
25 Jul 2023
In the documentary "Under G-d," director Paula Eiselt tackles the complex issue of abortion bans through a Jewish lens, revealing how such restrictions viola...
25 Jul 2023
Forward
These Jewish lawyers’ son was drafted by the A’s. Then the Dodgers picked his brother.
21 Jul 2023
The Gelof brothers, Zack and Jake, are emerging Jewish stars in Major League Baseball, having both been recently drafted by MLB teams—the Oakland Athletics a...
21 Jul 2023
Forward
At core of ‘Oppenheimer,' a debate over how to be Jewish + Meet the MiraBot, an A.I. version of one of our reporters
20 Jul 2023
In a morning briefing from The Forward, a debate on Jewish identity is highlighted in Christopher Nolan's biopic "Oppenheimer," examining the contrasting app...
20 Jul 2023
Unorthodox
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Kosher Face: Ep. 372
20 Jul 2023
Sarah Silverman, a comedian and podcaster, is featured in Episode 372 of Unorthodox, discussing her new Jewish comedy special, Someone You Love, and sharing ...
20 Jul 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The War on Big Sweetener
14 Jul 2023
In this discussion, the focus is on the WHO's classification of aspartame as a potential carcinogen, questioning whether this decision is justified or exagge...
14 Jul 2023
Bonjour Chai
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Over the Hill
13 Jul 2023
The "Over the Hill" podcast episode discusses the historical significance of the Yiddish advice column "A Bintel Brief" in helping Jewish immigrants navigate...
13 Jul 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Netflix’s Canadian ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ star Cindy Seni is engaged—but not to anyone from the show
13 Jul 2023
Cindy Seni, the Canadian star of Netflix's "Jewish Matchmaking," found her basheret (soulmate) independently of the show while secretly dating Eldad Cohen fo...
13 Jul 2023
Forward
My boyfriend made me into an AI bot. It's really, really Jewish
11 Jul 2023
The article discusses the writer's experience with creating an AI bot named MiraBot modeled after her specific identity as a millennial Jewish woman with uni...
11 Jul 2023
Jewish Insider
Jake Tapper channels the raucous ’70s in his new novel. Remember Evel Knievel?
11 Jul 2023
Jake Tapper, known for his role as CNN's chief Washington correspondent, has released his third novel, "All the Demons Are Here," a political thriller set in...
11 Jul 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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'We Are Come to This Great Stage of Fools'
10 Jul 2023
Yuval Levin discusses on a podcast the lack of interest in avoiding the fiscal cliff, drawing parallels between Joe Biden and King Lear, and the impact of sw...
10 Jul 2023
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to archaeologist Aren Maeir: Indiana Jones's new adventure
6 Jul 2023
In a discussion with archaeologist Prof. Aren Maeir, the impact of Indiana Jones on the field of archaeology is examined, highlighting its role in popularizi...
6 Jul 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Forlorn on the Fourth of July?
5 Jul 2023
In this podcast episode, the discussion revolves around the skepticism of progressives towards the concept of American progress, noting a shift in their beli...
5 Jul 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Google, Facebook vow to block Canadian news after Bill C-18: What it means for The CJN and you
5 Jul 2023
Following the introduction of Bill C-18 in Canada, major tech companies like Google and Meta (owner of Facebook and Instagram) have threatened to block Canad...
5 Jul 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Commentary on Commentary!
30 Jun 2023
The text is a comment left on a platform, praising a podcast episode titled "Commentary on Commentary" for entrepreneurs, mentioning discussions ranging from...
30 Jun 2023
Forward
There are no Jewish riders in this year’s Tour De France. You're telling me there's a whole Israeli team?
30 Jun 2023
Israel Premier Tech, an international professional cycling team, features in the 110th Tour de France, despite having no Jewish riders. Founded by Israeli fo...
30 Jun 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “Just a Little Longer” Edition
29 Jun 2023
In a special episode for the end of Pride Month, the Promised Podcast revisits significant LGBTQ+ moments and music from its archives.
29 Jun 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Up the Down Podcast
29 Jun 2023
In the "Up the Down Podcast," the hosts discuss listener questions, including one from a husband concerned about his wife leaving her teaching profession. Th...
29 Jun 2023
Culturally Jewish
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In his debut comedy album, Jacob Balshin tackles mohels, masculinity and magic mushrooms
27 Jun 2023
Jacob Balshin, a former philosophy major from Thornhill, has ventured into stand-up comedy with his debut album, "30 And Breathing Funny," featuring anecdote...
27 Jun 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Comedians, Straussians, Victorians, and Idlers
27 Jun 2023
In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including favorite comedians, the impact of Leo Strauss on conservatism, the decline of Victorian values, a...
27 Jun 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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A DNA test revealed this actor wasn’t who he thought he was—so he wrote a musical about it
27 Jun 2023
Noam Tomaschoff, a Canadian actor who believed he was the son of Jewish parents with roots in Israel and Montreal, discovered through a DNA test that he was ...
27 Jun 2023
Forward
Why I decided to give my dog a 'bark mitzvah' — a report from Coco's coming-of-age ceremony
26 Jun 2023
Linda Matchan recounts the experience of hosting a 'bark mitzvah' for her 13-year-old terrier, Coco, a playful adaptation of the traditional Jewish coming-of...
26 Jun 2023
Forward
Director Mira Nair wanted an Indian 'Fiddler on the Roof.' The result: 'Monsoon Wedding, The Musical'
23 Jun 2023
Mira Nair, the acclaimed Indian director, adapts her 2001 film 'Monsoon Wedding' into a musical, celebrating Indian family and culture through a theatrical p...
23 Jun 2023
Bonjour Chai
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Good Girls and Bad Gays
23 Jun 2023
Hadley Freemannow, a well-known journalist, shares her struggle with anorexia, OCD, and substance abuse in her memoir "Good Girls: A Story and Study of Anore...
23 Jun 2023
Jewish Insider
A big tent at the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s tent
23 Jun 2023
Thousands of people from diverse Jewish backgrounds traveled to the Ohel in Queens, New York, to mark the yahrzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel S...
23 Jun 2023
Forward
UCLA's Bailey set to join NBA's Jewish ranks
21 Jun 2023
Amari Bailey, a promising young basketball player with Jewish roots, was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the second round of the NBA Draft, making him on...
21 Jun 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Explorer's Dilemma
21 Jun 2023
In a podcast episode, James B. Meigs discusses the disappearance of a submersible during a Titanic viewing expedition, exploring our fascination with this ev...
21 Jun 2023