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The Bonjour Chai podcast presented the second annual Great Canadian Seder, featuring a diverse group of guests including politicians, cantors, comedians, and...

Christopher Silver, a professor of Jewish Studies at McGill University and author of Recording History, joins Bonjour Chai to delve into the Sephardic side o...

The Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion's Jewish Language Project showcases Jewish linguistic diversity through a multilingual Omer counter dur...

Len Berk, the 93-year-old lox slicer from Zabars, shares the delightful experience of being invited to a cabaret show titled 'Retire? Who's Got Time!?!' by p...

Jewish people are questioning the significance of Judaica items, such as seder plates and kiddush cups, that are manufactured in places like China or India r...

In episode 357 of Unorthodox, the podcast revisits its 2020 Passover episode to provide listeners with a refresher on how to host a meaningful and memorable ...

Dan Friedman's article explores Alissa Quart's critique of the self-reliant American Dream in her book, "Bootstrapped: Liberating Ourselves from the American...

This article explores the evolving relationship between American Jews and halakhic practice, highlighting modern Judaism as a "buffet" where individuals pick...

This article explores the distinction between submission and surrender in liberal Jewish life, arguing that while submission connotes a loss of self to exter...

In this episode of "Call Me Back," Yaakov Katz discusses the ongoing protests against judicial reforms in Israel, highlighting a resurgence in Israeli patrio...

The Second Annual Great Canadian Seder brings together a diverse group including politicians, cantors, comics, and more for a virtual event filled with stori...

Kanye West recently claimed on Instagram that watching Jonah Hill in the movie "21 Jump Street" reshaped his view of Jewish people, marking a reversal from h...

Melissa Klapper, a professor of Jewish women's history, recently completed a successful three-day run as a Jeopardy! champion, earning $59,100. Although her ...

The podcast discusses the rising trend of "traditional wives" within the Orthodox community, who embrace roles like homemaking and child-rearing as part of t...

Kosher Dekal, a New Jersey-based company known for its Passover countertop linings, returns to the market after a significant backlash last year from sticky ...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the discussion revolves around various topics, including the Jewishness of the Muppets and the experience of Ruth Markel, whos...

The Genazym auction house has become a significant player in the rare Jewish book market, particularly within the Orthodox community. Known for their dramati...

Jeanie Milbauer's venture, Oneg, seeks to make Shabbat observance accessible and meaningful through curated Judaica items and materials. Originating from a d...

The biblical story of David and Batsheva has recently become a focal point of debate on Twitter, largely in the context of discussions about sexual abuse wit...

Darren Aronofsky's 1998 film "Pi" remains his most Jewish work, inspired by his own youthful encounters with Jewish mysticism in Israel. The film, centered a...

Alexandra Tatarsky's avant-garde one-woman show, "Sad Boys in Harpy Land," delves into complex themes through the lens of clowning, a traditionally interacti...

The podcast discusses a research organization that found COVID masking to be ineffective but is now denying its own study's findings, leading to confusion. O...

Comedians Joel Chasnoff and Benji Lovitt discuss their new book, "Israel 201," which offers a humorous yet insightful look at the everyday life and unique cu...

Rabbi Chaim Strauchler, in an article for Tradition, discusses the fading trend of celebrating Jewish excellence through books like "Great Jews in Sports" or...

Marc Bolan, son of a Russian-Polish Jewish lorry driver, transformed from his working-class East End roots to a glam rock icon with his band T. Rex. By 1972,...

In episode 352 of Unorthodox, the hosts stream "History of the World, Part II" and feature Jeremy Dauber, a Jewish comedy expert discussing his book on Mel B...

Mel Brooks, the iconic comic whose career spans decades, remains a subject of fascination in Jeremy Dauber's biography, "Disobedient Jew." Unlike many of his...

In this episode, Eric Cohen explores the foundations of Western civilization through the prism of Jewish and classical education, arguing for its revival as ...

The biography "Mel Brooks: Disobedient Jew" by Jeremy Dauber, as reviewed by Andrew Silow-Carroll, delves into the life and legacy of the legendary Mel Brook...

Purim baskets, or mishloach manot, have evolved from simple gifts of hamantashen and fruit into elaborate, themed displays that reflect creativity and, often...

Hulu's "History of the World, Part II" revisits Mel Brooks' comedic legacy by giving a modern twist to his signature slapstick and irreverent humor. While Br...

An 85-year-old woman, Gloria Serge, was tragically killed in a rare alligator attack in the Spanish Lakes Fairways retirement community in Florida, witnessed...

Mel Brooks, at the age of 96, reflects on creating "The History of the World Part II," finally giving fans a sequel after 42 years. In an email interview, Br...

Roald Dahl, while celebrated for his children’s books like “Matilda” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” harbored openly antisemitic sentiments that sta...

In the "New Wave: Ep. 349" episode of Unorthodox, discussions include whether Jews celebrate Valentine's Day, featuring David Sax discussing his book "The Fu...

Sergei Prokofiev, the renowned Russian composer, intriguingly dubbed himself "the only Jewish composer" in jest, despite his non-Jewish background and mixed ...

After World War II, approximately a thousand Holocaust survivors settled in southern New Jersey, establishing poultry farms in an area already familiar with ...

A podcast discusses three additional incidents where American missiles shot down unidentified flying objects, raising questions about whether it is worse if ...

The unsolved murders of Barry and Honey Sherman, prominent philanthropists in Toronto, have sparked conspiracy theories involving figures such as the Clinton...

Ilana Kaufman critiques Netflix's film 'You People' for its failure to accurately represent the diversity within Jewish communities, particularly the exclusi...

Yuval Levin, director at AEI and editor of National Affairs, discusses the unexpected jobs numbers and the implications for American national security posed ...

Gabriel Bier Gislason's film "Attachment" injects fresh energy into the Jewish horror genre with a queer twist. Set predominantly in a Haredi quarter of Lond...

Seth Rogovoy explores the connection between Jewish texts and the concept of UFOs, suggesting that ancient Jewish theology may accommodate the existence of e...

Zeev Remer, an Orthodox Jew and point guard at California Lutheran University, navigates being a minority and maintaining his Jewish observance at a predomin...

Montreal comedy duo YidLife Crisis has translated their Jewish humor into Chinese and French to broaden their global reach and appeal. By translating a 2015 ...

The article explores the enduring impact of the 1973 film "The Way We Were," starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford. The film, which was initially crit...

The Bread and Puppet Theater, a well-known anti-war and anti-capitalist troupe based in Vermont, has long focused its narrative on global conflicts, includin...

The new translation of Franz Kafka’s diaries offers insights into his evolving views on Judaism, highlighting his fascination with Jewish culture and his cri...

John Podhoretz discusses the evolution and potential regression of media consumption in the context of the pandemic and technological advancements, questioni...

The podcast discusses whether the current social malaise in America, characterized by phenomena like increased resignations and shoplifting, is a temporary J...