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Unorthodox, a podcast celebrating its two-year anniversary and 100 episodes, launches a fundraising campaign offering various gifts to supporters. In a speci...

In this milestone episode, the hosts of the Unorthodox podcast look back at their journey, discussing how creating the show has impacted them personally and ...

Portland, Maine is experiencing a resurgence in Jewish food with the emergence of delis and bakeries like Rose Foods, Union Bagel, and Ten Ten Pi offering tr...

The text discusses the Summer of Love in San Francisco 50 years ago, with a focus on the author's experiences in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood as a young m...

"Mrs. Herskovitz's Kimono" explores the interconnectedness of history and personal identity through the lens of the author's father's and father-in-law's war...

This personal narrative recounts a transformative summer at the Habonim Dror Camp Moshava in 1984, marred by a devastating cabin fire and a significant inter...

The article delves into how the destruction of Jerusalem and the Second Temple in 70 CE remains a pivotal yet often underestimated event in shaping Jewish id...

Laura Limonic reflects on her experience growing up as a Latina and Jewish immigrant in the United States, navigating identity complexities. With Argentine r...

In this lively episode, recorded live at JCC Manhattan, hosts Mark, Stephanie, and Liel welcome special guests Harry Enten of FiveThirtyEight and Haroon Mogh...

Michelle Honig, recounting her experience baking an overly ambitious cheesecake to impress her in-laws, realizes the virtue of simplicity in baking. Despite ...

In this episode of Israel Policy Pod, Samer Makhlouf, CEO of Zimam, discusses the complexities of Palestinian incitement amid the Temple Mount crisis. He exp...

Menashe, directed by Joshua Z. Weinstein, is a groundbreaking Yiddish-language film exploring the tension between faith and modernity within a Hasidic commun...

Laura Loomer, a Jewish far-right figure, is undergoing a nose job with Dr. Joseph Pober, who is branding himself as a plastic surgeon of choice for alt-right...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss Jewish themes in summer blockbuster movies with film critic Jordan Hoffman and explore unconventional health...

This episode of Unorthodox features historian Jenna Weissman Joselit discussing her book on the Ten Commandments and their evolving role in American culture,...

In episode 97 of "The Cats Meow," the hosts discuss topics such as Birthright, Hobby Lobby, and Jay-Z, along with introducing historian Jenna Weissman Joseli...

Noshwalks, led by Myra Alperson, offers Jewish culinary walking tours in New York City, focusing on various neighborhoods and cuisines including shmurah matz...

American pop star Britney Spears visited Israel for the first time in July 2017 as part of her Asian tour promoting the album "Glory." During her visit to th...

Various Jewish culinary experts and comedians were asked to identify the toughest kosher or culturally Jewish food to eat in large quantities for an eating c...

This episode of Unorthodox delves into the unique culture of Jewish summer camps, unpacking the blend of Jewish ideology, historical developments, and person...

Dr. Katz, the beloved animated therapist to-the-stars, is back in a 15-episode podcast on Audible, reuniting fans with his star-studded clientele like Ray Ro...

This episode features a conversation with comedian H. Alan Scott about his conversion to Judaism, his visit to Israel for Tel Aviv Pride, and the subsequent ...

As summer approaches, many people experience increased stress levels due to changes in routine, family dynamics, and environmental factors. Long-term stress ...

Kylie Ora Lobell shares her journey of planning a Jewish wedding shortly before her conversion, highlighting the support and generosity she received from the...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore the rise of extremism in Europe with journalist Jamie Kirchick, who discusses his book 'The End of Europe.' ...

The Jewish Museum's exhibit "Florine Stettheimer: Painting Poetry" is a significant opportunity to reevaluate the work of Florine Stettheimer, a once overloo...

In this article, Dr. Carol W. Berman discusses the concept of "kine hara" in Jewish culture, which warns against the evil eye and the negative impact it can ...

Historian Jenna Weissman Joselit's book, "Set in Stone: America's Embrace of the Ten Commandments," explores the extensive cultural significance of the Ten C...

The article explores the historical portrayal and cultural evolution of Jewish fathers in American society, contrasting with the more dominant stereotype of ...

Elisha Wiesel reflects on the legacy of his father, Elie Wiesel, as a bridge-builder between generations and cultures, emphasizing his father's quiet strengt...

In a special crossover episode with Lexicon Valley, linguist John McWhorter joins the discussion on 'Unorthodox' to delve into the concept of Jewish English,...

This episode of Unorthodox features a crossover with Lexicon Valley's host, John McWhorter, delving into the nuances of Jewish English and exploring whether ...

The text tells a personal story about the author's father's approach to gambling, particularly his reliance on favorite psalms for lottery numbers. The fathe...

Shulem Deen, raised in the ultra-orthodox Skverer sect, shares his journey from extreme Hasidism to secularism in his book "All Who Go Do Not Return." Growin...

Yankel, a 28-year-old yeshiva student, feels the burden of impending spinsterhood in his ultra-Orthodox community. Despite numerous attempts at finding a mat...

This episode of Unorthodox features conversations with Fred Kuhr, a host of a Canadian talk show focusing on the dynamics between gay and straight men, and J...

Actor Stephen Tobolowsky discusses the intersection of faith and acting, recalling his return to Judaism and experiences balancing religious observance with ...

In this podcast episode, the hosts Noah, Don, and Gilad Halpern discuss President Donald Trump's visit to Israel and the Palestinian Authority, analyzing its...

In this episode, Mark Oppenheimer discusses the nuanced perceptions and historical context of the word 'Jew' with Brooke Gladstone. The conversation centers ...

This humorous article by the Forward Staff explores the wide-ranging use of the phrase "so amazing" by former President Donald Trump. Triggered by Trump's si...

Drake and fellow Toronto rapper Tory Lanez have ended their ongoing feud, as evidenced by recent Instagram photos of the two together, signaling the potentia...

In this episode of Unorthodox, Maya Jankelowitz discusses the influence of Israeli and South African cuisines on her Manhattan restaurants, while scholar Bar...

Maya Jankelowitz and her husband Dean, owners of Jacks Wife Freda in New York City, draw on their Israeli and South African roots to offer modern downtown di...

Comedian and writer H. Alan Scott, who converted to Judaism at 31, is featured on the podcast talking about preparing for his bar mitzvah through immersion i...

This episode of Unorthodox features comedian H. Alan Scott, who discusses his unique journey from being raised Mormon to converting to Judaism, driven by his...

Jake Romm, writing for The Forward, offers a scathing critique of Billy Joel's music on the artist's 68th birthday. Romm questions the appeal of Joel's "blan...

Beverly Siegel reflects on the 10th anniversary of her husband Gary's death and the journey of love, loss, and finding a new partner, Howard. She shares how ...

Dr. Deborah Golden and Dr. Lauren Erdreich, along with Dr. Sveta Roberman, discuss their new book "Mothering, Education and Culture: Russian, Palestinian, an...

The Wedding Plan is a film by Israeli-American Ultra-Orthodox director Rama Burshtein, focusing on Michal, a 32-year-old bride-to-be whose fiancé abruptly ca...

This episode of Unorthodox features food writer Joan Nathan discussing her exploration of Jewish culinary traditions around the world in her new book, King S...