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
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
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
Sources
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Forward
How Jews are celebrating Juneteenth
16 Jun 2023
Jewish communities across the United States are engaging with Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Various J...
16 Jun 2023
Jewish History Nerds
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Golden Age of Spanish Jewry: A Tapestry of Coexistence
15 Jun 2023
In a discussion hosted by Jonathan Schwab and Yael Steiner, the Golden Age of Spanish Jewry is explored as a period characterized by cultural exchange and co...
15 Jun 2023
Culturally Jewish
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'Less Than Kosher' is a surprisingly heartfelt story of spiritual discovery
12 Jun 2023
"Less Than Kosher" is a web series born from Shaina Silver-Baird's unexpected experience singing as a cantor despite not being religious. The series, premier...
12 Jun 2023
Call Me Back
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"Losers Don't Come to Their College Reunions" -- with Bruce Feiler
12 Jun 2023
Bruce Feiler discusses the evolving nature of careers as highlighted in his new book, "The Search: Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career World." He examin...
12 Jun 2023
Bonjour Chai
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Come For Your Girlfriend, Stay for the Podcast
9 Jun 2023
Billboards from JewBelong in New York City are generating discussion for their bold slogans demanding an end to Jew hate, sparking conversations about Jewish...
9 Jun 2023
Call Me Back
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Bret Stephens teaches college grads to argue!
5 Jun 2023
In this episode, Bret Stephens discusses his recent address at the University of Chicago amidst protests, reflecting on free speech and intellectual diversit...
5 Jun 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “Food Fight!” Edition
1 Jun 2023
In a special edition, reporters Linda Gradstein, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron engage in discussions on two critical topics: the government's conflic...
1 Jun 2023
Culturally Jewish
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Jeff Rothpan on puppets, stereotypes and what it takes to make it as a comic in the States
29 May 2023
Jeff Rothpan, a comedy writer and performer, reflects on his successful career in the United States, working with icons like Steve Martin and John Cleese. Ro...
29 May 2023
Forward
An app that can generate 64,000 kosher cheesecake recipes aims to prove AI’s value for Orthodox Jews
24 May 2023
The innovative CheesecakeWizard.AI app, launched by Brooklyn marketer Abraham Bree, demonstrates the potential of artificial intelligence within Orthodox Jew...
24 May 2023
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Yair Zakovitch: Using 'Ruth' as a blueprint for creative halacha
24 May 2023
Prof. Yair Zakovitch explores the Book of Ruth as a model for addressing intermarriage and societal challenges through compassionate and creative halachic so...
24 May 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “Death & Property Taxes” Edition
18 May 2023
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss recent events in Israel, focusing on the tension between Gaza and Israel, property taxes, income...
18 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Sussex Family Values
18 May 2023
In a podcast episode, the hosts discuss a questionable "near catastrophic" car chase in New York involving Harry and Meghan, highlighting its dubious nature....
18 May 2023
Unorthodox
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The Conversion Episode, 2023: Ep. 363
18 May 2023
In the 2023 Conversion Episode, the focus is on Jewish journeys, including stories of people finding their way to Judaism and discussions about interfaith re...
18 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Liabilities
10 May 2023
The podcast covers the jury verdict in the civil case against Donald Trump and its potential impact on his political future, as well as Joe Biden's recent pr...
10 May 2023
Forward
Is New York's most ubiquitous Jew leaving New York behind?
8 May 2023
Larry "Ratso" Sloman, a multifaceted figure deeply embedded in popular culture, has a storied career spanning interactions with luminaries like Bob Dylan and...
8 May 2023
Bonjour Chai
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Secular? I Hardly Even Know Her
4 May 2023
Mark Oppenheimer, a former host of the Unorthodox podcast and editor at Tablet, wrote a letter challenging New York Times columnist Jessica Grose's view on a...
4 May 2023