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The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Sex, drugs and depression: New Leonard Cohen biography doesn’t pull punches 25 Nov 2021
Michael Posner discusses his exhaustive research and discoveries about Leonard Cohen's multifaceted life, which is chronicled in his ambitious three-volume b...
25 Nov 2021
Unorthodox headphones Bonus: Israel Story's "Pigging Out" 25 Nov 2021
This intricate exploration of the cultural, historical, and social significance of pork in Israel tracks the journey of the pig from its taboo roots in ancie...
25 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones With more rain coming, this B.C. broadcaster is bracing for the storm 24 Nov 2021
Aaron Levy, a Jewish broadcaster in British Columbia, shares his experience of the catastrophic flooding in the Fraser Valley and the ongoing challenges face...
24 Nov 2021
Call Me Back headphones Dan Senor’s New Podcast - Call Me Back 23 Nov 2021
"Call Me Back" introduces its new format focusing on the transformative issues of the 2020s, providing historical context and insights from prominent guests ...
23 Nov 2021
Forward Harris and Emhoff place mezuzah on doorpost of vice president’s residence 18 Nov 2021
Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Douglas Emhoff, who is Jewish, have made history by placing a mezuzah on the doorpost of the vice president's re...
18 Nov 2021
Bonjour Chai headphones Community Ensures Continuity 18 Nov 2021
In this episode of Bonjour Chai, the team discusses the role of social media in building Jewish communities with Jesse Brown from Canadaland, paralleling pod...
18 Nov 2021
Unorthodox headphones It’s Not Jewish Christmas: Ep. 295 18 Nov 2021
This episode of Unorthodox celebrates Hanukkah by exploring the festival's profound cultural significance beyond its commercialization as 'Jewish Christmas.'...
18 Nov 2021
Bonjour Chai headphones Circumspect About Circumcision 11 Nov 2021
This episode of Bonjour Chai explores the contentious issue of Jewish circumcision, featuring insights from Eliyahu Ungar-Sargon of the organization Bruchim,...
11 Nov 2021
Forward Popular Tel Aviv organization, “Yung Yidish”, forced to shut by December 5 11 Nov 2021
Yung Yidish, a prominent Yiddish cultural center and library located in the Tel Aviv Central Bus Station, is facing eviction by December 5, 2021, due to the ...
11 Nov 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Inflation, COVID, and Rittenhouse 11 Nov 2021
This podcast discusses the political implications of inflation, ongoing COVID restrictions, and recent developments in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. It delv...
11 Nov 2021
Unorthodox headphones Bagels and Books: Ep. 294 11 Nov 2021
In this episode of Unorthodox, hosts Stephanie Butnick and Liel Leibowitz discuss Jewish-themed news while Mark Oppenheimer interviews novelist Alice McDermo...
11 Nov 2021
Forward In a Jewish Bestiary, lions, leviathans and bears — oh my! 10 Nov 2021
Mark Podwal’s reissued book, "A Jewish Bestiary," offers a unique take on the traditional bestiary by focusing on creatures within a distinctly Jewish contex...
10 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Canada-U.S. border reopening: Here's what you need to know 8 Nov 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the reopening of the Canada-U.S. border and the complexities facing travelers, including costs and regulations relate...
8 Nov 2021
Tablet A Love Like Hers 8 Nov 2021
Israeli superstar Sarit Hadad made waves by releasing a new song, "Ahava kmo Shelanu," with a music video subtly hinting at her relationship with a woman, al...
8 Nov 2021
Call Me Back headphones The Political Fallout from Covid19 - with Matthew Continetti 6 Nov 2021
The episode discusses the impact of COVID-19 on recent U.S. elections, exploring whether the political shifts are temporary or indicative of a larger realign...
6 Nov 2021
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Israel's Life in Plastic and France's Far-Right Jewish Populist 5 Nov 2021
The text discusses Israeli Prime Minister Bennett's presence at COP26, highlighting that Israel is not meeting its environmental goals despite the impression...
5 Nov 2021
Unorthodox headphones Happy Returns: Ep. 293 4 Nov 2021
This episode features comedian Alex Edelman discussing his one-man show about infiltrating a white supremacist meeting, and explores how his Orthodox Jewish ...
4 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Meet the amateur Jewish baker winning over hearts and bellies on CBC TV 2 Nov 2021
The episode features Steven Levitt, an amateur Jewish baker competing in CBC's reality TV show, The Great Canadian Baking Show. Levitt shares insights into h...
2 Nov 2021
Rivkush headphones Redefining the narrative: J-Rob doesn't fit a mold 1 Nov 2021
J-Rob, a versatile Montreal-based artist, poet, video game streamer, and Black Jew, challenges traditional categorizations with his diverse and unique blend ...
1 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Celebrating our 100th episode: Behind the scenes of The CJN Daily 1 Nov 2021
This episode celebrates the 100th episode of "The CJN Daily" by bringing together hosts from The CJN Podcast Network to discuss their experiences in storytel...
1 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Halachic Halloween: Why are there so few scary Jewish movies? 28 Oct 2021
This episode discusses the dearth of Jewish-themed horror films and explores the potential for Jewish stories to enrich the horror genre, leveraging real his...
28 Oct 2021
Tablet Why Cemeteries Matter 27 Oct 2021
As fewer Americans choose traditional burial methods, including some Jews, alternative forms of final disposition like cremation and human body composting ar...
27 Oct 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones The COVID Story Is Coming Out 25 Oct 2021
James B. Meigs discusses his articles in Commentary, specifically delving into the potential cover-up by leading public health figures at the beginning of th...
25 Oct 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Who's Laughing Now? 21 Oct 2021
In a recent article in COMMENTARY magazine, David Zucker, a renowned director, producer, and screenwriter known for hits like Airplane! and the Naked Gun ser...
21 Oct 2021
Unorthodox headphones Spooky Schmoozing: Ep.291 21 Oct 2021
In this Halloween-themed episode of "Unorthodox," the hosts discuss the intersections of Judaism with Halloween, science fiction, and horror, featuring guest...
21 Oct 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Annette Poizner 21 Oct 2021
Annette Poizner, a Social Worker, Therapist, Kabbalist, and Chinese medicine enthusiast, combines elements of pop culture icon Mary Tyler Moore, deep mystica...
21 Oct 2021
Sources Portfolio 20 Oct 2021
Ester Schneider's paintings are noted for their symbolic richness, vivid colors, and incorporation of bold figures, all emerging from instinctive gestures an...
20 Oct 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones What George Orwell Knew About Wokeness 19 Oct 2021
Wilfred Reilly discusses the concept of "The Whiteness of Wokeness" in his article, highlighting the trend of affluent Caucasians speaking for the needs of A...
19 Oct 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Colin Powell, American 18 Oct 2021
The podcast discussed the lack of emphasis on Colin Powell's memoir in school curricula compared to memoirs focusing on racial bitterness. It also explored t...
18 Oct 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Wacky Mac vanished from Canadian grocery shelves and Jews are freaking out 18 Oct 2021
The episode delves into the sudden disappearance of Wacky Mac, a popular kosher macaroni and cheese, from Canadian stores, leaving Jewish communities scrambl...
18 Oct 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Now They're Trying to Cancel Netflix—and Space Exploration! 15 Oct 2021
In a recent podcast episode, the discussion centers around the controversy surrounding Dave Chappelle's special on Netflix and the criticisms it has faced, a...
15 Oct 2021
Unorthodox headphones The Artful Dodger 14 Oct 2021
In this engaging minisode, we learn about Arnold Gorlick, whose quirky personality and love for cookies reportedly inspired the creation of Cookie Monster by...
14 Oct 2021
Sources Home and History 13 Oct 2021
Natalia Aleksiun's book, "Conscious History: Polish Jewish Historians Before the Holocaust," sheds light on the pioneering efforts of Polish Jewish historian...
13 Oct 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Why this Jewish YouTube star ran for the PPC in Montreal 12 Oct 2021
In this episode, David Freiheit, a Jewish YouTube personality known as Viva Frei, discusses his reasons for running as a candidate for the People's Party of ...
12 Oct 2021
Unorthodox headphones Take Me to Church: Ep. 290 7 Oct 2021
This episode of Unorthodox delves into the complexities of kosher certification, highlighting the Orthodox Union's decision not to certify "Impossible Pork" ...
7 Oct 2021
Tablet The House of Fragile Things 7 Oct 2021
"The House of Fragile Things" offers a poignant narrative about the French-Jewish elite families, delving into how their cultural heritage and identity were ...
7 Oct 2021
Forward Adam Sandler is Gen Z’s favorite celebrity 6 Oct 2021
Adam Sandler, the Jewish actor and comedian known for his roles in films like "Happy Gilmore" and "Billy Madison," has recently become a favorite among Gen Z...
6 Oct 2021
Sources An Interview with Peter Cole 6 Oct 2021
In this insightful interview, poet Peter Cole discusses how his life and work embody the tension and richness of existing between America and Israel. He expl...
6 Oct 2021
Tablet Becoming an Optimist 6 Oct 2021
Omar Sharif Jr. reflects on his experiences growing up with a Muslim father and Jewish mother, navigating a complex identity and facing intense bullying due ...
6 Oct 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Wait, Why Are They Saying It's Good They Failed? 4 Oct 2021
In a podcast discussion, the crew questions the Democratic party's portrayal of the failure of significant spending bills as a political victory. They expres...
4 Oct 2021
Call Me Back headphones A New Crime Wave? - With Jason Riley 2 Oct 2021
In the podcast episode "A New Crime Wave?" featuring Jason Riley, they discuss topics related to crime trends and concerns in the United States. Jason Riley'...
2 Oct 2021
Promised Podcast headphones The “We’ll Try to Stay Serene & Calm” Edition 30 Sep 2021
In the podcast "The Well Try to Stay Serene & Calm Edition," hosts Allison Kaplan Sommer, Sally Abed, and Noah Efron discuss the concerning timeline suggesti...
30 Sep 2021
Unorthodox headphones Pardon the Interruption: Ep. 289 30 Sep 2021
In this episode, hosts Liel Leibovitz and Mark Oppenheimer delve into cultural aspects of interruption, interviewing Professor Jacques Berlinerblau about his...
30 Sep 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Yesh 28 Sep 2021
Yesh, an American individual, has written a book called "Unthinkable Dreams" which recounts the profound impact of his mother's passing shortly before the ev...
28 Sep 2021
Forward For Your Eyes Only: A casting memo for Jewish James Bonds 28 Sep 2021
Barbara Broccoli, the Bond producer, has granted Daniel Craig a one-year farewell period before the search for a new James Bond begins in 2022, potentially i...
28 Sep 2021
Unorthodox headphones Modern Day Heroes: Ep. 288 23 Sep 2021
This episode of Unorthodox features discussions with E. Lockhart, creator of DC Comics' new Jewish superhero, and Jonathan Lipnicki, who shares his efforts t...
23 Sep 2021
Jamie Geller Middle Eastern Stovetop Flatbreads 19 Sep 2021
Learn how to make Middle Eastern stovetop flatbreads similar to pita bread, with a unique flavor and a pocket that can be filled with various ingredients lik...
19 Sep 2021
Sources String Theory 19 Sep 2021
This article examines Jewish identity through the lens of both personal and communal experiences, emphasizing the importance of community proximity in foster...
19 Sep 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Can the Damage Be Undone? 13 Sep 2021
In a recent episode of the COMMENTARY podcast following the 9/11 anniversary, the discussion reflects on the current state of American discourse, questioning...
13 Sep 2021
Bonjour Chai headphones Consider us the Canadian Jewish 'As it Happens' 10 Sep 2021
In this episode of 'Bonjour Chai,' Mishy Harman discusses the motivation and development behind 'Israel Story,' a podcast that highlights diverse Israeli nar...
10 Sep 2021