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The “Politics of Words” Edition
17 Apr 2025
This episode explores the political and cultural significance of controversial topics in Israel, including a letter from air force reservists demanding gover...
17 Apr 2025
JTA
Battling cancer, famed Jewish conductor Michael Tilson Thomas prepares for his last concert
17 Apr 2025
Michael Tilson Thomas, legendary Jewish conductor and music director laureate of the San Francisco Symphony, is set to conduct his last concert at the age of...
17 Apr 2025
Forward
Noa Argamani, ADL’s Jonathan Greenblatt among over a dozen Jews on 2025 TIME 100 list
16 Apr 2025
Noa Argamani, a former Israeli hostage and activist for hostage release, and Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, have been named among Ti...
16 Apr 2025
JTA
Elon Musk reportedly asked Ashley St. Clair not to circumcise his Jewish child
16 Apr 2025
Elon Musk, known for his controversial viewpoints, reportedly asked Ashley St. Clair, the Jewish mother of his child, to forego the tradition of circumcision...
16 Apr 2025
Forward
How the Hebrew Bible helped me write He-Man (and a Salvation Army special)
16 Apr 2025
Michael Halperin recounts how his Jewish upbringing and knowledge of the Hebrew Bible influenced his career in writing scripts for popular media, including t...
16 Apr 2025
Kveller
Hank Azaria Singing a Passover Song as Bruce Springsteen Is Iconic
16 Apr 2025
Hank Azaria, known for his iconic Simpsons voices and acting roles, combines his Jewish heritage with his passion for Bruce Springsteen by singing the Passov...
16 Apr 2025
The Beinart Notebook
April "Ask Me Anything" Tomorrow
16 Apr 2025
Peter Beinart announces an upcoming "Ask Me Anything" session exclusively for Premium members, scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 17, at 2 PM ET. Thi...
16 Apr 2025
JTA
‘Shtisel’ star Sasson Gabay is happy to be back playing a complex haredi Orthodox Jew in ‘Kugel’
16 Apr 2025
Sasson Gabay, renowned for his role as Nuhem Shtisel in the acclaimed series "Shtisel," returns to portray the character in the prequel series "Kugel." Set i...
16 Apr 2025
Kveller
Phil Rosenthal Finally Learns to Love Matzah
16 Apr 2025
Phil Rosenthal, known for creating 'Everybody Loves Raymond' and hosting 'Somebody Feed Phil,' recently overcame his aversion to matzah, a traditional Passov...
16 Apr 2025
Moment
The Conversation
16 Apr 2025
Readers of Moment magazine responded to a range of topics recently covered by the publication, delving into the influence of Viktor Frankl, the therapeutic p...
16 Apr 2025
Moment
Jewish Word | Chaver: Friend or Lover?
16 Apr 2025
Hebrew's use of "chaver," which ambiguously refers to both platonic friends and romantic partners, highlights cultural nuances in how Israelis define relatio...
16 Apr 2025
Unpacked
The Israeli Identity Crisis No One Talks About | Explained
16 Apr 2025
The video explores the complexities of Israeli identity, highlighting the original vision for Israel as a unified, strong nation distinct from its exilic pas...
16 Apr 2025
Moment
Poem | The Poem’s Journey
16 Apr 2025
The tribute to Myra Sklarew, commemorating her remarkable career in poetry, highlights her work that explored Jewish identity, nature, and human history with...
16 Apr 2025
Moment
Visual Moment | The Secret Life of an Art Deco Diva
16 Apr 2025
Tamara de Lempicka was a pioneering Art Deco artist known for her glossy portraits and sensual nudes that epitomized the style of the 1920s. Originally from ...
16 Apr 2025
Forward
Actor Ben Platt says his Jewish identity is 'not defined' by Israel, showing a gap between him and his influential family
16 Apr 2025
Actor Ben Platt, speaking at an event in New York City, expressed that his Jewish identity is culturally and emotionally significant but not defined by Israe...
16 Apr 2025
JTA
Backing fellow Jewish entertainer Hannah Einbinder, Ben Platt says his Jewish identity is ‘not defined’ by Israel
16 Apr 2025
Ben Platt, renowned Jewish actor, has recently expressed that his Jewish identity is defined more by cultural and interpersonal connections than by the state...
16 Apr 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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Announcement – Passover Break
16 Apr 2025
The podcast is temporarily paused during Chol HaMoed of Passover, with plans to return the following week. Listeners are wished a happy holiday in the meantime.
16 Apr 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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Announcement – Passover Break
16 Apr 2025
The podcast 'For Heaven's Sake' is taking a brief pause during the Passover holiday. The next episode featuring Daniel Niosi will air the following Wednesday.
16 Apr 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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Announcement – Passover Break
16 Apr 2025
The podcast announces a hiatus during the Passover holiday, with a return planned for the following Wednesday. Daniel Niosi will resume as the host after the...
16 Apr 2025
The Free Press
Welcome to This Week in Canada, from The Free Press
16 Apr 2025
Rupa Subramanya, an Indian-born Canadian journalist, reflects on her experiences in Canada, highlighting her transition from India to Canada as a journey tow...
16 Apr 2025
JTA
What I learned about American Jews while collecting Judaica for LA fire victims
15 Apr 2025
Rachel Steinhardt shares her experience organizing a Judaica collection drive for Jewish families affected by the L.A. wildfires. Through a grassroots initia...
15 Apr 2025
Kveller
This ‘Wrecking Ball’ Passover Parody Is a Banger
15 Apr 2025
Rabbi Jaclyn Cohen of Temple Isaiah in Los Angeles delivers a standout Passover parody with "Matzah Balls," a playful take on Miley Cyrus's "Wrecking Ball." ...
15 Apr 2025
Kveller
Why Jews Added a Lemon to Their Seder Plates This Year
15 Apr 2025
In a heartfelt addition to the traditional Passover seder, many Jews included a lemon on their plates this year, following the poignant call from Rachel Gold...
15 Apr 2025
Forward
In 'The Rehearsal' season 2, is Nathan Fielder serious?
15 Apr 2025
Season 2 of Nathan Fielder's 'The Rehearsal' delves deeper into his signature blend of reality TV and personal exploration, this time taking on the aviation ...
15 Apr 2025
The Free Press
A Young Socialist Wants to Run NYC. Could He Win?
14 Apr 2025
Zohran Kwame Mamdani, a 33-year-old socialist, is making headlines as one of the youngest candidates for New York City's mayorship. His ambitious platform in...
14 Apr 2025
JTA
Language apps are putting Hebrew school in teens’ back pockets. But do they work?
14 Apr 2025
Many teens are turning to language learning apps like Duolingo to supplement Hebrew education received at schools or synagogues. While providing a gamified l...
14 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
The Passover story isn't true. It's something better.
12 Apr 2025
Binyamin Zev Wolf explores the enduring power and significance of the Passover story, regardless of its questioned historical accuracy. He acknowledges that ...
12 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
The Most Underrated Jewish and Israeli Sayings
11 Apr 2025
Joshua Hoffman explores seven underrated Jewish and Israeli sayings that capture the essence of Jewish resilience, humor, and grit. These sayings, ranging fr...
11 Apr 2025
Kveller
Israeli Singer Ofra Haza Is the True Star of ‘Prince of Egypt’
11 Apr 2025
Ofra Haza, the iconic Israeli singer, played a significant role in "The Prince of Egypt," providing the authentic and emotive voice of Yocheved in the film's...
11 Apr 2025
JTA
David Sassoon, the Jewish royal designer who dressed Princess Diana, dies at 92
11 Apr 2025
David Sassoon, the esteemed fashion designer co-directing the couture house Belville Sassoon, passed away at the age of 92. Born in London to Iraqi Sephardi ...
11 Apr 2025
Chabad.org
Everything Jewish you need to know for the week of Passover
11 Apr 2025
As Passover approaches, this episode of "Your Jewish Week" offers a brief but insightful overview of significant events and cultural highlights centered arou...
11 Apr 2025
Forward
How Anne Frank inspired a musical about Mexican-American immigrants
11 Apr 2025
Josefina López's play "Real Women Have Curves," now a Broadway musical, draws inspiration from Anne Frank's diary, capturing the struggles and dreams of a yo...
11 Apr 2025
Forward
Nazis are praising Hitler's art prowess. But was he really any good?
11 Apr 2025
With the rise of unregulated speech on social media, Adolf Hitler's art is being reassessed by neo-Nazis, who argue it surpasses modernist Jewish artists lik...
11 Apr 2025
Kveller
The Biggest Passover Merch Fails of the Season
11 Apr 2025
Rabbi Yael Buechler humorously critiques the various non-food Passover merchandise available this season, emphasizing their mismatched depictions and amusing...
11 Apr 2025
JTA
From 5 a.m. tipoffs to bar mitzvah trips, Israelis are reveling in Deni Avdija’s breakout season
11 Apr 2025
Deni Avdija, the only Israeli in the NBA, is experiencing a standout season with the Portland Trail Blazers, much to the delight of Israeli fans. His impress...
11 Apr 2025
Bonjour Chai
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The Fourth Annual Great Canadian Seder
11 Apr 2025
Bonjour Chai's fourth Great Canadian Seder features a diverse group of notable Canadian Jews sharing unique insights and stories about Passover traditions, n...
11 Apr 2025
Forward
Is it OK to ask your Seder host if you can bring a guest?
11 Apr 2025
Navigating the social etiquette of a Passover Seder can be tricky, especially when considering bringing an unexpected guest. The Bintel Brief advice column s...
11 Apr 2025
Tablet
The Edgelords
11 Apr 2025
The article critiques a recent episode of Joe Rogan's podcast featuring Douglas Murray and Dave Smith, focusing on their ineffectual debate on the Israeli-Pa...
11 Apr 2025
Jewish Insider
Passover at the Obama White House becomes a children’s tale
11 Apr 2025
A new children's book, "Next Year in the White House," authored by Richard Michelson and illustrated by E.B. Lewis, depicts the first Passover Seder held at ...
11 Apr 2025
The Free Press
America and the Exodus
10 Apr 2025
Rabbi Meir Soloveichik reflects on the Exodus story's profound impact across generations and cultures, particularly in America. He explores how figures like ...
10 Apr 2025
Forward
‘Next year in Gracie Mansion’: Where Jewish NYC mayoral candidates will do Seder
10 Apr 2025
As the New York City mayoral race intensifies, Jewish candidates Brad Lander, Scott Stringer, and Whitney Tilson are vying for a potential future Passover Se...
10 Apr 2025
Forward
How Coke’s Passover recipe sparked an antisemitic conspiracy theory
10 Apr 2025
During Passover, Coca-Cola produces a version of their soda sweetened with cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup to comply with Jewish dietary laws....
10 Apr 2025
Kveller
This Broadway Passover Parody from a Jewish 5th Grader Is Just So Good
10 Apr 2025
A talented 5th grader from Maryland, Naomi Lanman, has caught the attention of the Jewish media with her impressive Passover song parody. Her creative twist ...
10 Apr 2025
Chabad.org
How to Prepare the Seder Plate for Passover
10 Apr 2025
The video provides a detailed guide on arranging the traditional elements of a Seder plate in preparation for Passover. Each item on the plate carries signif...
10 Apr 2025
JTA
Scholars have told important Jewish stories with the NEH’s support. What happens to them now?
10 Apr 2025
The article argues against the defunding of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) by the U.S. administration, which has paradoxically positioned it...
10 Apr 2025
18forty
How a Japanese Novelist Guided Me to My Soul’s Depths in Wartime
10 Apr 2025
Sruli Fruchter reflects on how Haruki Murakami's literature provided solace during his five months of Israeli army reserve duty amidst the Israel-Hamas War. ...
10 Apr 2025
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Let my elephants go: a new Canadian documentary spotlights animal welfare in zoos
10 Apr 2025
Fern Levitt's new documentary, "Lucy: The Stolen Lives of Elephants," investigates the ethical concerns surrounding elephant captivity in Canadian zoos, draw...
10 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Passover: The holiday of public relations
10 Apr 2025
Passover is reimagined as not just a holiday of Jewish memory but also a strategic communications opportunity in Warren Cohen's narrative on Jewish storytell...
10 Apr 2025
Tikvah
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Dara Horn on Her New Graphic Novel
10 Apr 2025
Dara Horn discusses her new graphic novel for middle-grade readers, "One Little Goat," which explores themes of memory and Jewish tradition through a surreal...
10 Apr 2025
Kveller
This New Sitcom from the Makers of ‘Will & Grace’ Is Super Jewish and Utterly Delightful
9 Apr 2025
"Mid-Century Modern," a new sitcom by Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, the Jewish creators behind "Will & Grace," brings a warmly Jewish and queer perspective ...
9 Apr 2025