Promised Podcast
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The “The Falcon & the Falconer” Edition
5 Jan 2023
Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron explore the impact of the 2022 elections on Israel, questioning if it signals a lasting change. They delve into a discussion o...
5 Jan 2023
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On stage and in the classroom, Mikhl Yashinsky is stoking the flame of the Yiddish revival
4 Jan 2023
Mikhl Yashinsky is at the forefront of the Yiddish revival movement, teaching the language to a new generation of enthusiasts and bringing Yiddish theater to...
4 Jan 2023
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Are Barbra Streisand and Bob Dylan the best singers of all time — or the best Jewish singers?
3 Jan 2023
Rolling Stone's updated list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time includes a notable presence of Jewish vocalists such as Barbra Streisand, Amy Winehouse,...
3 Jan 2023
Call Me Back
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Special Episode: Bret Stephens on Cancel Culture
2 Jan 2023
In this episode, Bret Stephens discusses the complexities of cancel culture and its impact on Jewish communities, as well as the rise in antisemitism in the ...
2 Jan 2023
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23 totally accurate and sane Jewish pop culture predictions for 2023
31 Dec 2022
PJ Grisar humorously speculates on potential Jewish cultural trends and celebrity antics for 2023. His whimsical predictions span a range of pop culture scen...
31 Dec 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Television We Loved in 2022
28 Dec 2022
In 2022, some popular television shows among viewers included "1883" and "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" for John, "Mr. Inbetween" for Abe, "Severance" and "Slow...
28 Dec 2022
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Kwanzakkah: A way to celebrate dual heritage, and combat hate
23 Dec 2022
The concept of 'Kwanzakkah,' a blend of Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations, seeks to honor dual heritage for those who are both Black and Jewish, while also s...
23 Dec 2022
Unorthodox
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An Unorthodox Christmas Spectacular
22 Dec 2022
This episode of Unorthodox features discussions on navigating the holidays in interfaith families, an interview with gospel legend Donald Lawrence, Rabbi Dr....
22 Dec 2022
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Zelenskyy, ‘modern-day Maccabee,’ invokes candle-lit Christmas in speech to Congress
22 Dec 2022
In a poignant address to the U.S. Congress, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a Jewish leader, invoked themes of resilience reminiscent of the Hanukka...
22 Dec 2022
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The Bible’s best and brightest nepo babies
20 Dec 2022
The concept of 'nepotism babies'—children who benefit from the fame or success of their parents—is explored humorously through a biblical lens by PJ Grisar. ...
20 Dec 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Is Musk Sucking Up All the Trump Oxygen?
16 Dec 2022
The discussion analyzes how Elon Musk's actions, particularly banning journalists on Twitter, overshadowed Donald Trump's recent announcement of selling NFT ...
16 Dec 2022
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Every Hanukkah movie and TV episode worth knowing about, and the cocktails to go with them
16 Dec 2022
The article provides a comprehensive guide to American Hanukkah-themed movies and TV episodes, complete with cocktail pairings. Notably, Hallmark's latest fi...
16 Dec 2022
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For one 1980s pop fan, this Shabbat service is a dream come true
16 Dec 2022
Hillel Tigay, music director at L.A.'s Ikar community, blends his love for 1980s pop music with Jewish spiritual practices. A fan of Tears For Fears, Tigay p...
16 Dec 2022
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Maccabee Bar is serving up Hanukkah warm fuzzies (and hard drinks) in the West Village
15 Dec 2022
The Maccabee Bar, a Hanukkah-themed pop-up, brings a unique experience to New York's West Village from December 13-31. Founded by bartender Naomi Levy, the b...
15 Dec 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Arrest of Sam Bankman-Fried
13 Dec 2022
James B. Meigs discusses in his podcast the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its implications for Silicon Valley's techno-optimist culture and...
13 Dec 2022
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Kids love to play video games. So do white supremacists.
12 Dec 2022
Online multiplayer video games, such as Roblox, have become breeding grounds for white supremacist and extremist ideologies, as highlighted in a report by th...
12 Dec 2022
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How could anyone ever hate Anne Frank — why a fringe group declared war on the Holocaust’s most famous victim
12 Dec 2022
The article explores the controversial discourse surrounding Anne Frank's portrayal in contemporary American culture, influenced by comments from the now-dis...
12 Dec 2022
Unorthodox
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Work It: Ep. 341
8 Dec 2022
In this episode of Unorthodox, the host explores the topic of Sweet Sixteen parties in Jewish culture and interviews guest Isabel Kaplan about her new novel,...
8 Dec 2022
What Matters Now
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Parents need to give themselves a break, says self-help writer
7 Dec 2022
Carla Naumburg, a clinical social worker, discusses her new book on self-compassion for parents, emphasizing the need to acknowledge the challenges of parent...
7 Dec 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Tasting Neon
6 Dec 2022
Noam Blum, chief technology officer of Tablet Magazine, discusses the Georgia Senate runoff election, clout-chasing on Twitter, and the comparative threat of...
6 Dec 2022
Call Me Back
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Unrest in China — with Matt Pottinger
5 Dec 2022
Matt Pottinger returns to "Call Me Back" to discuss recent civil unrest in China stemming from Xi Jinping's restrictive zero COVID policies and political cen...
5 Dec 2022
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Embracing the Jewish Intellectual Tradition
2 Dec 2022
The article highlights Michael Twitty's book *Koshersoul*, which emphasizes his embrace of Judaism's intellectual tradition as a continual process of learnin...
2 Dec 2022
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Reclaiming <em>Mamlakhtiyut:</em> The Road to an Inclusive Israeli Identity
2 Dec 2022
The article discusses the concept of reclaiming "Mamlakhtiyut," or a collective national civic identity in Israel that is inclusive of all its citizens, not ...
2 Dec 2022
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Kanye West: 'I love Jewish people but I also love Nazis'
1 Dec 2022
Kanye West participated in a controversial interview on Alex Jones's Infowars, revealing further troubling antisemitic beliefs. Joined by white supremacist N...
1 Dec 2022
Promised Podcast
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The “Can’t Spell ‘Minister Ben Gvir’ Without ‘Bite Me’” Edition
1 Dec 2022
In this discussion by Noah Efron and Linda Gradstein, they focus on the controversial appointment of Aryeh Deri as a minister despite his past tax evasion ad...
1 Dec 2022
Unorthodox
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Tough Talkers: Ep. 340
1 Dec 2022
In this episode of Unorthodox, MSNBC anchor Katy Tur discusses her memoir "Rough Draft," sharing insights on covering the Trump campaign, her Jewish identity...
1 Dec 2022
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Lawrence, Florence, Shoreview: The Lawrence Morgenstern Shiva
30 Nov 2022
In a recent podcast episode of NTKR, Lawrence Morgenstern, a beloved stand-up comic who recently passed away, is fondly remembered by his longtime partner Ro...
30 Nov 2022
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Meet the 2 Jews of Guyana, a South American nation with a tradition of religious tolerance
28 Nov 2022
Guyana, a South American nation known for religious tolerance, is currently home to at least two Jews, Raphael Ades and Andrea de Caires, both of whom provid...
28 Nov 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Are the Authoritarians Losing It?
28 Nov 2022
In a discussion on a podcast, James B. Meigs, a Tech Commentary columnist, delves into the protests in China in relation to the Chinese government's handling...
28 Nov 2022
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What I'm grateful for this Thanksgiving, from A to Z
25 Nov 2022
Jodi Rudoren, editor-in-chief of the Forward, shares her gratitude list in an alphabetical manner for Thanksgiving, drawing inspiration from A.J. Jacobs' met...
25 Nov 2022
Unorthodox
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Bonus: A Conversation with Tablet’s Editor in Chief Alana Newhouse
25 Nov 2022
In this bonus episode of Unorthodox, Tablet's editor-in-chief, Alana Newhouse, discusses her recent piece which proposes a new perspective on the societal di...
25 Nov 2022
Unorthodox
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Truly Thankful: Ep. 339
24 Nov 2022
In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts reveal the winners of their fundraiser mystery boxes and dive into conversations on Jewish comfort food. Culinary hi...
24 Nov 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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'All in this together' or 'Every man for himself'? Donniel Hartman on the future of Diaspora-Israeli relations
23 Nov 2022
Rabbi Donniel Hartman discusses the future of Israeli democracy and its implications for Diaspora-Israeli relations in light of the recent Israeli elections....
23 Nov 2022
What Matters Now
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Israelis love these natural popsicles -- all year round
23 Nov 2022
Chef Nomi Zysblat shares her journey of creating Paletas, a Tel Aviv-based company crafting natural popsicles with local, seasonal ingredients inspired by Me...
23 Nov 2022
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is very Christian — but it's had its Jewish moments
21 Nov 2022
Despite its predominantly Christian theme, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has featured notable Jewish moments over the years. Notably, in 2013, a dreidel-sha...
21 Nov 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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This new Canadian podcast examines why Hasidic Jews leave their communities to go 'off the derech'
21 Nov 2022
Naomi Seidman, who left her ultra-Orthodox upbringing, discusses her new podcast, "Heretic in the House," which explores the true lives of people who have go...
21 Nov 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Custodian of the House
18 Nov 2022
The text discusses Nancy Pelosi's potential legacy as a savvy political operator or an obstacle to progressive initiatives. It also touches on the impact of ...
18 Nov 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Special Guest Malcolm Gladwell
18 Nov 2022
Malcolm Gladwell, a prominent figure known for his in-depth explorations of human behavior and historical events, joins the hosts of Unholy for a conversatio...
18 Nov 2022
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Old Jewish men offer President Biden advice on his 80th birthday
17 Nov 2022
On President Joe Biden's 80th birthday, several Jewish contemporaries offer their life advice and insights. Tom Freudenheim, an 85-year-old retired museum ad...
17 Nov 2022
Jewish History Uncensored
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#114 Jewish History & Jewish Historians
17 Nov 2022
This episode discusses the challenges in understanding Jewish history, particularly focusing on the role of Jewish historians. It notes that early Jewish his...
17 Nov 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Author Dara Horn on the rise in antisemitism, and why Holocaust museums and Holocaust education won’t stop it
17 Nov 2022
Author Dara Horn discusses the persistence of antisemitism and critiques traditional approaches such as Holocaust museums and education, advocating instead f...
17 Nov 2022
Unorthodox
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Building Bridges: Ep. 338
17 Nov 2022
In this episode of Unorthodox, actor Eric Ladin shares insights from his Jewish upbringing, and interfaith leader Eboo Patel discusses the intricacies of int...
17 Nov 2022
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Dave Chappelle didn’t say the harshest things about Jews last week — this comedian did
16 Nov 2022
The article reflects on comedian Ari Shaffir’s controversial stand-up special "Jew," comparing it to Dave Chappelle's recent monologue on "Saturday Night Liv...
16 Nov 2022
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Israelis like turkey. So why is Thanksgiving such a challenge here?
16 Nov 2022
In Israel, Thanksgiving poses unique challenges for American expatriates who wish to celebrate the holiday traditionally. Despite turkey being a common meat ...
16 Nov 2022
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People are taking sexy Tinder profile pics at Berlin's Holocaust memorial. Should we really be outraged?
16 Nov 2022
The Berlin Holocaust Memorial, an artistic monument to victims of Nazi atrocities, has unexpectedly become a backdrop for Tinder profile pictures and social ...
16 Nov 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Canadian kids are getting sick at record levels. This expert isn't sure when it will end
16 Nov 2022
In this episode, Dr. Kevin Schwartz discusses the severe health crisis facing Canadian children amid a surge in cases of RSV, flu, and COVID-19, with hospita...
16 Nov 2022
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We watched the movie Kyrie Irving shared so you don’t have to
15 Nov 2022
Los Angeles-based reporter Louis Keene provides a detailed examination of "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America," a film linked by NBA player Kyrie Irvi...
15 Nov 2022
Jewish History Nerds
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Trailer: Jewish History Nerds
15 Nov 2022
"Jewish History Nerds" is a podcast where hosts Yael and Schwab delve into lesser-known aspects of Jewish history, debunking the idea that history is boring....
15 Nov 2022
Bonjour Chai
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I'll Read What She's Reading
11 Nov 2022
With winter holidays approaching, the podcast delves into the phenomenon of Jewish romance novels, exploring their popularity among both Jewish and non-Jewis...
11 Nov 2022
Unorthodox
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Spirited Debate: Ep. 337
10 Nov 2022
This episode of Unorthodox features feminist icon Letty Cottin Pogrebin, who discusses her Jewish identity and experiences within the feminist movement. The ...
10 Nov 2022