What Matters Now
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Tel Aviv's cocktail master talks hospitality and mixes a Boulevardier
17 Jan 2023
Ariel Leizgold, a leading figure in Tel Aviv's bar scene, shares his journey from a Russian-Israeli upbringing to establishing the innovative Bellboy Group. ...
17 Jan 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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A swoosh and a schmear: Nike launches Montreal bagel-inspired sneakers
16 Jan 2023
Nike has released a new sneaker inspired by Montreal bagels, featuring a design reminiscent of the city's famous honey-dipped, sesame seed-covered bagels mad...
16 Jan 2023
What Matters Now
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Use it all, says slow food, fermenting chef at Jaffa's award-winning OCD
13 Jan 2023
Shalom Simcha Elbert, head of research and development at Jaffa's acclaimed OCD restaurant, discusses his innovative approach to zero waste cooking through f...
13 Jan 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “What Is Up? What Is Down?” Edition
12 Jan 2023
In this edition, hosts Noah Efron and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss the contentious topic of judicial reform in Israel, examining whether it is necessary chang...
12 Jan 2023
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2023's Golden Globe winners thank their agents, their families and Steven Spielberg
11 Jan 2023
The Golden Globes celebrated Jewish influence and legacy in Hollywood, with Steven Spielberg receiving extensive acclaim for his contributions, particularly ...
11 Jan 2023
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Yiddish film offers authentic recreation of shtetl life before it was destroyed
11 Jan 2023
"SHTTL" offers a unique portrayal of a day in an Eastern European shtetl before its destruction during the Holocaust, focusing on the vibrant, complex commun...
11 Jan 2023
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What’s the funniest Jewish tweet? This Orthodox comedy troupe aims to find out.
10 Jan 2023
The Vaad HaBadchanim, an Orthodox Jewish comedy troupe, organizes an annual Twitter competition to find the funniest "frum" tweet, celebrating insider Jewish...
10 Jan 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How a plate of herring is the secret to Jewish unity
10 Jan 2023
Jeremy Urbach, a 21-year-old from Toronto, has gained popularity with his YouTube channel, Gishmak Herring, dedicated to reviewing the Ashkenazi dish. Inspir...
10 Jan 2023
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Do horror and Hasidim mix? A new film says yes
9 Jan 2023
Hank Hoffman and Jonathan Yunger's film "The Offering" explores Jewish horror through the story of a Hasidic funeral director plagued by the demon Abyzou in ...
9 Jan 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The ‘Democratic' Republicans
6 Jan 2023
In a recent podcast episode, the discussion revolves around the behavior of House rebels who argue that they are upholding democratic principles. However, th...
6 Jan 2023
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Why Diane Keaton still matters
5 Jan 2023
Diane Keaton's extensive and diverse film career has left a significant cultural imprint over the past 50 years. Best known for her iconic role in "Annie Hal...
5 Jan 2023
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
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A visitor to Paris finds a dark layer of Jewish history in the City of Light
28 Dec 2022
Paris, renowned for its culture and romance, also bears the indelible marks of its darker history during World War II, particularly regarding the presence an...
28 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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Deeply Jewish comedy is having a moment, even as antisemitism rocks pop culture
29 Nov 2022
Jewish comedians are increasingly using their platforms to express Jewish identity and tackle antisemitism, despite its rising occurrences in pop culture. Co...
29 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
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Jonah Hill loves his therapist so much he made a movie about it
24 Nov 2022
Jonah Hill's Netflix documentary, "Stutz," focuses on his therapist Phil Stutz rather than offering an in-depth look into therapy sessions. Unlike popular sh...
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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For an Israelite chief rabbi, a ‘mess’ of Kanye's making
22 Nov 2022
Rabbi Capers Funnye, leader of the International Israelite Board of Rabbis, addresses the challenges of distinguishing his religious movement, known as the C...
22 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