Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Michael Coren
4 Nov 2021
In his latest book "The Rebel Christ," Reverend Michael Coren cleverly advocates for equal marriage, the right to abortion, and presents supporting scripture...
4 Nov 2021
Bonjour Chai
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G'Day, Jewish Mate
28 Oct 2021
This episode of Bonjour Chai delves into the complex issue of organ donation within the Jewish Canadian community, exploring the misconceptions and challenge...
28 Oct 2021
Bonjour Chai
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Truth Before Reconciliation
30 Sep 2021
This episode explores the Canadian Jewish community's role in advancing truth and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, emphasizing the need for awareness ...
30 Sep 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Are Politicians Lying More?
29 Sep 2021
Recent Congressional testimony has shed light on the mendacity of Joe Biden, establishing him as lying on par with Donald Trump in policy matters. This revel...
29 Sep 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Somewhere Over the Horizon, Lies Are Told
14 Sep 2021
The podcast discusses various instances of dishonesty and challenges within current events, including Secretary of State Blinken's actions, the concept of "o...
14 Sep 2021
Unorthodox
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The Apology Episode, 5782: Ep. 287
9 Sep 2021
In this episode of "Unorthodox," hosts explore concepts of apology, forgiveness, and repentance through the perspectives of various guests, including legal s...
9 Sep 2021
Call Me Back
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A Post-Delta World — with Dr. Sid Mukherjee
3 Sep 2021
Dr. Sid Mukherjee discusses the implications of living in a post-Delta world, touching on the COVID-19 crisis and American medicine. The conversation also re...
3 Sep 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Philip Larkin and the End of the Afghan War
31 Aug 2021
The podcast discusses the aftermath of the Afghan War and the issue of accountability for its failure. It explores the question of who should be held respons...
31 Aug 2021
Tel Aviv Review
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But Somebody Has to Do It
23 Aug 2021
Eyal Press delves into the challenging reality of essential yet often overlooked jobs in America in his book, "Dirty Work: Essential Jobs and the Hidden Toll...
23 Aug 2021
Bonjour Chai
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Thank God Laura Secord Still Loves Israel
22 Jul 2021
In this episode, the hosts discuss a New Voices article on toxic hookup culture within Jewish youth organizations, with expert input from Rahel Bayar, a spec...
22 Jul 2021
Forward
The dangerous disrespect of making Anthony Bourdain speak from the dead
16 Jul 2021
The documentary 'Roadrunner,' about Anthony Bourdain, has sparked controversy over the use of artificial intelligence to simulate Bourdain's voice for some o...
16 Jul 2021
Bonjour Chai
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The Real Stanley Cup was the Friends We Made Along the Way
8 Jul 2021
In this episode, activist Tzeporah Berman delves into the intersection of Jewish values and environmental responsibility, emphasizing the urgent need for col...
8 Jul 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Labs, Leaks, Politics and Pandemics
22 Jun 2021
James B. Meigs discusses the reluctance to entertain the idea of COVID originating from a lab leak and highlights a tendency in the press to believe in corpo...
22 Jun 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Inner Toobin
11 Jun 2021
The text discusses the issue of whether Jeffrey Toobin should be shown compassion and forgiveness in contrast to the unforgiving nature of woke culture towar...
11 Jun 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Dr. Fleet Maull
4 Jun 2021
Fleet Maull, once a drug smuggling kingpin, turned Buddhist teacher and academic, served 14 years in prison and now focuses on bringing mindfulness and compa...
4 Jun 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Canada is the first country to enshrine "Kindness Week" into law
20 May 2021
In this episode, the CJN Daily discusses Canada's new "Kindness Week" law, a concept championed by Rabbi Reuven Bulka, which was passed unanimously by the Ho...
20 May 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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The Jewish movement to clean up offensive speech
6 May 2021
This episode explores the Clean Speech Ottawa initiative, which encourages individuals to be mindful of their language to promote kindness and reduce harm ca...
6 May 2021
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Home, Endangered
25 Apr 2021
This folktale from a thirteenth-century context explores themes of justice, divine intervention, and structural failures of society through a moralistic narr...
25 Apr 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Second-Guessing the Chauvin Jury
21 Apr 2021
The text discusses the critique surrounding the Chauvin trial jury, with the Left questioning their impartiality before the verdict and the Right doing the s...
21 Apr 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Who's Naming and Shaming?
19 Apr 2021
The text questions why Rep. Maxine Waters can call for "confrontation" depending on the George Floyd case verdict, suggesting she should be named and shamed,...
19 Apr 2021
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Our Common Humanity
11 Apr 2021
The article discusses the ethical stance of taking absolute responsibility for the reality of suffering, instead of relying on a hypothetical perfect world. ...
11 Apr 2021
Forward
ADL may have violated Wikipedia rules — editing its own entries
9 Apr 2021
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) recently halted a project where its staff members edited Wikipedia entries using pseudonyms, potentially violating Wikipedia...
9 Apr 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Cuomo's Tell-Tale Heart
5 Mar 2021
New York Governor Cuomo faces a deteriorating situation as state officials reveal concerns about job security if they did not help cover up COVID death data ...
5 Mar 2021
Unorthodox
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Presenting ‘Hearing with Tali Farhadian Weinstein’
4 Mar 2021
This episode features a conversation between Tali Farhadian Weinstein and Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, exploring the roles of faith and identity in tackling racial...
4 Mar 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Cuomo’s Ugliness and the Horror at Smith College
25 Feb 2021
In this podcast episode, the discussion revolves around Andrew Cuomo's recent sexual harassment scandal involving an aide in Albany, highlighting the consequ...
25 Feb 2021
Forward
Michael Che’s ham-fisted joke aside, what’s the deal with Israel, Palestinians and the vaccine?
25 Feb 2021
The article delves into the controversy surrounding Michael Che's joke on "Saturday Night Live" about Israel's COVID-19 vaccination campaign, which sparked d...
25 Feb 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Shawn Zevit is one of my favourite rabbis. He has taught me much. A Canadian in Philly, a Justice warrior and a true mensch. If you're hankering for wisdom and soulful listening you've come to the right place.
25 Feb 2021
Rabbi Shawn Zevit, a Canadian rabbi based in Philadelphia, is praised for his teachings and commitment to social justice. Described as a "mensch" and a "Just...
25 Feb 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Rioters Were Role-Playing
11 Feb 2021
The podcast discusses the disturbing nature of the rioters during the impeachment trial, noting their role-playing as avenging angels and villains akin to a ...
11 Feb 2021
Promised Podcast
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The “Shots & Tots” Edition
21 Jan 2021
In this podcast discussion, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, and Noah Efron cover various important topics, including Israel's bioethics board dec...
21 Jan 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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We Ain’t No Delinquents, We’re Misunderstood
22 Dec 2020
The progressive left is moving away from solely advocating for decriminalization and is now focusing on decarceration, which challenges the current criminal ...
22 Dec 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Politicizing the Vaccine
18 Dec 2020
The podcast discusses the controversial ethical considerations in vaccine distribution, the role of luck and gratitude in American society, a notable turn of...
18 Dec 2020
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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The wisdom of a Church elder and the spirit of an eco warrior. Former United Church Moderator Mardi Tindal on NTKTR
3 Dec 2020
The text discusses Mardi Tindal, a former United Church Moderator who embodies a blend of kindness, wisdom, faith, and determination. Tindal is portrayed as ...
3 Dec 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Elite Thinks It Knows Best
1 Dec 2020
In a podcast discussion, the topic of elite condescension and credentialism is highlighted, focusing on how the elite often believe they know best in advisin...
1 Dec 2020
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Scribe | California Proposition 14 is about pikuach nefesh — here’s why
3 Nov 2020
In her article, Stacey Dorenfeld discusses California's Proposition 14 as a significant stride in stem cell research, likening its importance to Judaism's co...
3 Nov 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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How Dare You Cover the News!
28 Oct 2020
The podcast discusses the media's biased approach towards covering the recent riots in Philadelphia and their reluctance to report on the allegations surroun...
28 Oct 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Does Hunter Biden Matter?
22 Oct 2020
The text discusses whether the revelations concerning Hunter Biden's emails, which suggest his father may have been involved in profiting from foreign intere...
22 Oct 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Amy, What You Wanna Do?
14 Oct 2020
The podcast discusses the backlash against labeling Amy Coney Barrett as a colonizer and homophobe, despite public support for her. It also questions Nancy P...
14 Oct 2020
Tablet
Recognizing Jewish Rescuers of Jews During the Holocaust
9 Oct 2020
The article highlights the vital yet often overlooked efforts of Jewish rescuers during the Holocaust, specifically the work of the Oeuvre de secours aux enf...
9 Oct 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The State of the Race After Trump’s Diagnosis
5 Oct 2020
Donald Trump's COVID diagnosis has raised questions about how it will impact the national political landscape. Some wonder if the public will react with symp...
5 Oct 2020
Forward
Just in time for Yom Kippur, a better way to say ‘I’m sorry’
25 Sep 2020
Molly Howes' book, "A Good Apology: Four Steps to Make Things Right," provides a psychologically grounded approach to the art of apologizing, integrating wis...
25 Sep 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Cosmic Unfairness of It All
24 Sep 2020
The discussion explores the perceived lack of planning behind Donald Trump's controversial actions, such as refusing to consider a peaceful transfer of power...
24 Sep 2020
Unorthodox
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The Apology Episode — The Reckoning: Ep. 244
24 Sep 2020
In this Yom Kippur-themed episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore themes of apology and reconciliation across political and religious divides through divers...
24 Sep 2020
Unorthodox
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All Together Now: Ep. 241
3 Sep 2020
In this episode of "Unorthodox," Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks discusses his latest book, emphasizing the importance of building a moral society and the relevanc...
3 Sep 2020
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Opinion | The Jewish community has a blind spot: class differences
24 Aug 2020
Annie Jollymore's opinion piece highlights the under-discussed issue of class differences within Jewish communities. Using anecdotes from interviews, she ill...
24 Aug 2020
Forward
Bintel Brief | My rabbi went to a sex party. Should I tell the Board?
20 Aug 2020
The Bintel Brief advice column addresses a sensitive inquiry about a rabbi's attendance at a sex party, questioning the boundaries of personal conduct expect...
20 Aug 2020
Promised Podcast
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The “Reflections on the Revolution in Jerusalem” Edition
23 Jul 2020
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss the declining trust in Israeli leaders, ongoing protests outside PM Netanyahu's house, and...
23 Jul 2020
Forward
A Juneteenth Haggadah for a new ritual meal
29 Jun 2020
The Keti Koti Table, an interracial reconciliation celebration, draws inspiration from the Jewish Passover Seder to commemorate the abolition of Dutch slaver...
29 Jun 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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500 Episodes and Reckoning with Meritocracy
25 Jun 2020
The 500th episode of the COMMENTARY podcast reflects on its origins and delves into the implications of advocating for social leveling in the context of nati...
25 Jun 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Moral Conundrum of Trump
18 Jun 2020
The text discusses the moral challenges posed by revelations in John Bolton's new book about Donald Trump, efforts to reform policing culture in America, and...
18 Jun 2020
Unorthodox
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Talking it Out: Ep. 232
18 Jun 2020
This episode of Unorthodox dives deeply into the racial justice conversations following the murder of George Floyd, exploring Jewish perspectives on responsi...
18 Jun 2020