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Promised Podcast headphones The “Our Daughters, Ourselves” Edition 3 Nov 2016
Allison, Noah, and Don discuss the topics of prosecuting revelers at a settler wedding for hateful behavior, the effectiveness of seeking political common gr...
3 Nov 2016
Forward Why the Tallit Is Making a Comeback 17 Oct 2016
The tallit, traditionally a significant Jewish religious garment, is experiencing a resurgence in both style and cultural significance across various communi...
17 Oct 2016
Tablet The Chosen Ones: An Interview With Chemda 14 Oct 2016
Chemda, a radio celebrity known for her podcast "Keith and The Girl," recently underwent open-heart surgery to remove a non-cancerous tumor close to her hear...
14 Oct 2016
Tablet The Year I Skipped Yom Kippur Services 11 Oct 2016
After experiencing the sudden death of her close friend Ben, the author grapples with grief and anger, questioning her faith and traditions as Yom Kippur app...
11 Oct 2016
Tablet Leaving the Nest 5 Oct 2016
The author reflects on the impending separation as her eldest son prepares to leave for college, recalling her own struggles with separation anxiety during h...
5 Oct 2016
Jewish Review of Books There He Goes Again 26 Sep 2016
In Jonathan Safran Foer's novel "Here I Am," the story follows the unraveling of a marriage between Jacob and Julia, marked by infidelity and a series of sho...
26 Sep 2016
Tablet Memories of a ‘Treyf’ Life 19 Sep 2016
Elissa Altman's memoir, "Treyf: My Life as an Orthodox Outlaw," delves into her complex relationship with her Jewish identity, family history, and food. She ...
19 Sep 2016
Forward Arrest Warrant Issued for Amy Goodman — Again 14 Sep 2016
Amy Goodman, a journalist and co-host of Democracy Now!, has faced numerous legal challenges throughout her career due to her reporting, often highlighting s...
14 Sep 2016
Tablet Lil Miss Hot Mess Makes a Great Children’s Storyteller 9 Sep 2016
Lil Miss Hot Mess, a drag queen, is a beloved storyteller for children through Drag Queen Story Hour, an event that celebrates play, fierceness, and feminini...
9 Sep 2016
Tablet Gene Wilder Dead at 83; The Comedic Icon Once Said, ‘Do Unto Others as You Would Have Them Do Unto You’ 29 Aug 2016
In a chapter from Abigail Pogrebin's "Stars of David" book, the late comedic icon Gene Wilder reflected on his life and Jewish identity. Wilder shared person...
29 Aug 2016
Tablet How Jewish Camps Welcome LGBTQ Kids—and How They Don’t 12 Aug 2016
Jewish summer camps are actively working to create inclusive environments for LGBTQ children and others from marginalized groups. These camps, such as Camp J...
12 Aug 2016
Tablet Nan Goldin’s Ballad of Sexual Dependency, from CBGB to MoMA 10 Aug 2016
Nan Goldin's "The Ballad of Sexual Dependency" is both a photographic diary and a profound exploration of personal and cultural loss. Combining images from t...
10 Aug 2016
Promised Podcast headphones The "Going, Going, Gone" Edition 28 Jul 2016
In this edition of "Going, Going, Gone," Don, Noah, and Miriam Herschlag from Times of Israel discuss Israel's new "Impeachment Law," which allows Knesset me...
28 Jul 2016
Promised Podcast headphones The "Officer and a Chauvinist" Edition 21 Jul 2016
In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the impact of the 2011 social protests on Israel, questioning who is to blame for the lack of lasting change....
21 Jul 2016
Tablet A Holy Fool 15 Jul 2016
A father, Yosef Steinberg, grapples with his daughter's shift towards ultra-Orthodox values and away from secular literature, reflecting on his own backgroun...
15 Jul 2016
Unorthodox headphones Rock N’ Roll All Night: Ep. 48 7 Jul 2016
This episode of Unorthodox features Christopher Noxon discussing his experiences and challenges as a house husband, shaping his novel Plus One alongside his ...
7 Jul 2016
Unorthodox headphones Just The Two of Us: Ep. 45 16 Jun 2016
This episode of "Unorthodox" features discussions ranging from public pool regulations in Orthodox communities to an unusual sperm donation practice by a Jew...
16 Jun 2016
Tablet Remembering My Father, Who Sang at My Brother’s Big Gay Jewish Wedding 16 Jun 2016
The text reflects on a video from 2002 showing the night before the writer's brother's gay marriage ceremony, where their father enthusiastically performed. ...
16 Jun 2016
Promised Podcast headphones The "Peace in Paris or Conciliation in Cairo?" Edition 9 Jun 2016
Three main topics are discussed in this edition. The first is the peculiar peace retreat in Paris involving absence of Israelis and Palestinians, alongside t...
9 Jun 2016
Unorthodox headphones Father Figures: Ep. 44 9 Jun 2016
This special Father's Day episode of Unorthodox explores the complexities and stereotypes surrounding Jewish fatherhood. Through interviews and personal refl...
9 Jun 2016
Unorthodox headphones Father Figures: Ep. 44 9 Jun 2016
In episode 44 of Unorthodox, the focus is on Jewish fathers, exploring the complexities and stereotypes surrounding them. The hosts discuss iconic Jewish fat...
9 Jun 2016
Tel Aviv Review headphones New Shtetls: Radical ultra-Orthodoxy in the 20th century 6 Jun 2016
Professor Motti Inbari from the University of North Carolina Pembroke explores the radical ultra-Orthodox movements of Neturei Karta in Jerusalem and Satmar ...
6 Jun 2016
Tel Aviv Review headphones Women of valor: The forgotten history of women in Zionism 6 May 2016
Dr. Esther Carmel-Hakim, a historian of Zionism at the University of Haifa, discusses the significant but often overlooked role that women played in the earl...
6 May 2016
Unorthodox headphones Free Agents Ep. 39 28 Apr 2016
In the podcast episode "Free Agents Ep. 39," the focus is on various topics including a critique of Birthright by Broad City, an interview with literary agen...
28 Apr 2016
Tel Aviv Review headphones Gender segregation at Israeli beaches: How did it all start? 25 Apr 2016
Dr. Shayna Weiss, a post-doctoral fellow at Tel Aviv University, explores the beginnings of gender segregation at Israeli beaches with host Gilad Halpern. Th...
25 Apr 2016
Tablet Liberating Myself, Just in Time for Passover 21 Apr 2016
The writer reflects on her journey towards self-liberation and self-acceptance following her divorce, particularly in the context of celebrating Pesach witho...
21 Apr 2016
Tablet Happily Never After 7 Apr 2016
In a reflective analysis of a recent episode of "Broad City," the writer explores the emotional depth and complexities of the characters. The episode feature...
7 Apr 2016
Tablet By Talmudic law, Jewish Men Purchase Brides as They Would a Slave or a Piece of Real Estate 29 Mar 2016
Jewish law views betrothal as a form of acquisition, akin to purchasing a slave or real estate, with the groom acquiring the bride through kiddushin before m...
29 Mar 2016
Unorthodox headphones Wonder Women Ep. 34 24 Mar 2016
In this episode of Wonder Women, Israeli actress Gal Gadot showcases her Wonder Woman-like qualities off-screen. Ladino singer-songwriter Sarah Aroeste discu...
24 Mar 2016
Tablet Ivanka Trump and Double Standards for Jewish Converts 24 Mar 2016
The article explores the evident double standards faced by Ivanka Trump compared to other converts to Judaism, highlighting the leniency and acceptance she r...
24 Mar 2016
Tablet On the Acquisition of Women 22 Mar 2016
The text discusses the beginning of the tractate Kiddushin in the Talmud, which deals with the process of betrothal in Jewish marriage. It explains that betr...
22 Mar 2016
Tablet SuperPAC’s Ad Highlights Trump’s Unacceptable Comments About Women 14 Mar 2016
A new ad by the Our Principles PAC criticizes Donald Trump for his sexist and derogatory comments about women, describing them as unacceptable for a politica...
14 Mar 2016
Promised Podcast headphones The "Death by Facebook?" Edition 10 Mar 2016
The discussion revolves around several important topics starting with the potential influence of Facebook on the increase in stabbings among Palestinian teen...
10 Mar 2016
Tablet The Talmud’s Inhumane View of Women Puts Unhappy Wives in Impossible Positions 8 Mar 2016
The discussion on the Talmud's view of divorce conditions raises concerns about the inhumane treatment of women. The text explores scenarios where husbands i...
8 Mar 2016
Unorthodox headphones Family Matters Ep. 29 18 Feb 2016
In Family Matters Ep. 29 of Unorthodox, the podcast features klezmer aerobics and a unique bris story. The Jewish guest, Daniel Oppenheimer, discusses his bo...
18 Feb 2016
Tablet Never Change, ‘Broad City’ 18 Feb 2016
The author reflects on watching the third season of "Broad City" and fears that the show might have lost its charm and relatability due to fame. However, upo...
18 Feb 2016
Unorthodox headphones Unorthodox, Unorthodox, Make Me a Match Ep. 28 11 Feb 2016
This Valentine's Day episode of Unorthodox features a matchmaking session led by dating coach Nancy Slotnick for Shira Ginsburg, a cantor and singer seeking ...
11 Feb 2016
Unorthodox headphones Unorthodox, Unorthodox, Make Me a Match Ep. 28 11 Feb 2016
In this special Valentine's Day episode of Unorthodox, the podcast plays matchmaker by featuring Jewish guest Jill Kargman, creator of the Bravo comedy Odd M...
11 Feb 2016
Tablet My Last JDate 10 Feb 2016
In this reflective piece titled "My Last JDate," the author recounts her foray into online dating on JDate after 30 years of marriage and two years of loneli...
10 Feb 2016
Tablet Both Sides Now 9 Feb 2016
The text recounts a reunion between two old friends, showcasing their divergent paths in life. The narrator, a successful author living in New York, reflects...
9 Feb 2016
Tablet For Jewish Converts, It’s Never Too Late for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah 27 Jan 2016
Adult bar or bat mitzvah ceremonies are becoming increasingly common among Jewish converts who missed the opportunity to have the ceremony as teenagers due t...
27 Jan 2016
Tablet How Not to Teach About Islam, Harvard Edition 25 Jan 2016
The article critiques Professor Leila Ahmed's Harvard course, "Islam, Gender, Sexualities and Empire," suggesting it may not adequately address human rights ...
25 Jan 2016
Forward Maya Rudolph Traces Her Roots — All the Way Back to Vilna 19 Jan 2016
Actress Maya Rudolph will be featured in a PBS documentary tracing the ancestry of pop culture personalities, focusing on her African American roots and Jewi...
19 Jan 2016
Forward Wheat, Whiskey and Women 15 Jan 2016
The article discusses the link between whiskey production, feminism, and the Talmudic tractate of Sotah in the context of Tu B'Shvat. It highlights how whisk...
15 Jan 2016
Promised Podcast headphones The "Occupation is a Feminist Issue" Edition 14 Jan 2016
In this discussion, the hosts explore the demand for Palestinian Israelis to condemn violence and the ethics of such expectations. They also delve into a tro...
14 Jan 2016
Tablet Bubbe vs. Bubbe 5 Jan 2016
The text explores the contrast between two grandmothers, Zelda and Gwendolyn, highlighting the author's deep connection to Zelda, who raised her and shaped h...
5 Jan 2016
Unorthodox headphones Leading Ladies Ep. 19 10 Dec 2015
In this episode, MSNBC reporter Irin Carmon discusses her book "Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg," highlighting the Supreme Court Jus...
10 Dec 2015
Tel Aviv Review headphones Fidelity issues: The story of an Israeli traitor 5 Dec 2015
Dr. Hadas Cohen, a post-doctoral fellow, examines how Israeli identity is shaped by deviations from it, focusing on the case of Tali Fahima, labeled a "trait...
5 Dec 2015
Promised Podcast headphones The "Professors, Police & Parliamentarians: Everyone Harasses!" Edition 3 Dec 2015
In this episode, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss various significant topics including the resignation of a member of Knesset due to harassment allegations, th...
3 Dec 2015
Unorthodox headphones The Birds and the Bees Ep. 16 19 Nov 2015
This episode of Unorthodox features Bat Sheva Marcus, a sex counselor, discussing the significance of sexual connection in long-term relationships, and Mallo...
19 Nov 2015