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Sources <em>Ne’emanut:</em> Placing Relationships at the Center 2 Dec 2022
The article discusses the concept of 'neemanut'—a deep-seated commitment or loyalty—regarding the global Jewish community and, specifically, the state of Isr...
2 Dec 2022
Sources Communal Rebuilding after Sexual Abuse: Beyond the Limits of Teshuvah 2 Dec 2022
The article explores the complex process of rebuilding Jewish communities after instances of sexual abuse and harassment are revealed. It features insights f...
2 Dec 2022
Tablet Life in the Metaverse 23 Nov 2022
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is betting big on the Metaverse, with its Meta Quest Pro aiming to lead the virtual reality race. Mark Zuckerberg views the...
23 Nov 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Industry watchdog urges Benjamin's funeral home 'do the right thing for grieving families'—or risk losing their license 29 Aug 2022
This episode delves into the unsettling practices of Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, a major Jewish funeral home in Canada, focusing on their controversial ...
29 Aug 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Release the Warrant! 12 Aug 2022
The text discusses the warrant that allowed the search of Mar-a-Lago and raises questions about whether Donald Trump is unfairly targeted or if there are leg...
12 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones For nearly 40 years, Benjamin’s funeral home foundation has been keeping 10% of charity donations—until a family sued 2 Aug 2022
In this episode of The CJN Daily, Ellin Bessner covers the legal battle between the Zisman family and Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel over undisclosed admini...
2 Aug 2022
Tablet Iran Is About to Murder Another Journalist 2 Aug 2022
Iranian-German journalist Jamshid Sharmahd faces imminent execution in Iran, accused of a crime the regime itself acknowledges he didn't commit. His case exe...
2 Aug 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Did the AP Just Trash a Man Who Was Assassinated? 8 Jul 2022
The podcast discusses the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe and criticizes a controversial Associated Press article about him and hi...
8 Jul 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones That's Not Funny, It's a Firing Offense 7 Jun 2022
In a recent podcast episode, the discussion covers the repercussions faced by a Washington Post reporter for retweeting a controversial joke, highlighting im...
7 Jun 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones So Now Biden Wants to Make Nice With the Saudis? 2 Jun 2022
Matthew Continetti discusses OPEC's decision to increase oil production coinciding with President Joe Biden's potential visit to Saudi Arabia, questioning th...
2 Jun 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Moral Crisis or Moral Panic? 25 May 2022
The podcast explores the Texas school massacre, questioning whether it reflects a moral crisis in American society and policies. It also touches on Tuesday's...
25 May 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Will Protesting Harm or Help the Pro-Roe Cause? 9 May 2022
The podcast discusses the recent direct action protests at the homes of Supreme Court justices and questions whether such protests might harm or help the pro...
9 May 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Liberals Don't Care About the Threats to Conservative Justices 6 May 2022
The podcast discusses the lack of liberal outrage regarding threats to conservative Supreme Court justices amid discussions of the Court's legitimacy followi...
6 May 2022
Tablet ‘You Can’t Outrun Trauma’ 3 May 2022
Stephen Mills, in his memoir "Chosen: A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood," recounts his experiences of sexual abuse at a Jewish camp during the late 1960s. The abuse...
3 May 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Nazis shot down Cobby Engelberg's plane on D-Day. Now, his son has finally found the farm where Cobby crashed—and the remnants of history that remain 11 Apr 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily recounts Harvey Engelberg's emotional journey to Normandy, uncovering the site where his father Cobby's plane crashed during a ...
11 Apr 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones After the Oscars slap fiasco, Rabbi Joshua Corber wants you to know he has alopecia, too 6 Apr 2022
Rabbi Joshua Corber, inspired by the Oscars incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock, shares his personal experience with alopecia in a sermon to highlig...
6 Apr 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones What Is Elon Musk Up To? 5 Apr 2022
Tech columnist Jim Meigs discusses Elon Musk's decision to acquire a significant ownership stake in Twitter, exploring the reasons behind the criticism and h...
5 Apr 2022
Bonjour Chai headphones Blankets and Bedding 24 Mar 2022
In this episode of Bonjour Chai, hosts Avi Finegold, Ilana Zackon, and David Sklar discuss the inefficacy of certain humanitarian aid approaches during the U...
24 Mar 2022
Tablet Finishing the Work 23 Mar 2022
Using Rabbi Tarfon's wisdom from Pirkei Avot as a backdrop, the article explores the tension between personal effort and acceptance of limitations, particula...
23 Mar 2022
Bonjour Chai headphones Modern-Day Haman 17 Mar 2022
In this episode of Bonjour Chai, the hosts discuss Quebec's Bill 96 and its potential impact on the Jewish community, particularly the challenges it poses fo...
17 Mar 2022
Forward ‘Free the gays:’ Orthodox high schoolers, led by rabbi, take Purim skit too far 17 Mar 2022
A Purim skit at Yeshiva University High School of Los Angeles (YULA) sparked controversy by mocking the progressive stances of Shalhevet, a crosstown Orthodo...
17 Mar 2022
Sources Reading Psalms as the Water Rises 13 Mar 2022
Mara H. Benjamin explores the adaptability of biblical texts, particularly the Psalms, in the face of today's environmental crises, emphasizing how tradition...
13 Mar 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Bull Durham 14 Feb 2022
The podcast discusses the lack of media coverage regarding John Durham's explosive findings from his investigation into attempts to disrupt the Trump 2016 ca...
14 Feb 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Under Pressure 10 Feb 2022
The podcast discusses Noah's increasing involvement in activism, growing pushback against political leaders scaling back Covid mitigation efforts, and the et...
10 Feb 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Does Anything Work Any Longer? 4 Jan 2022
The text highlights instances of perceived incompetence in various sectors, ranging from transportation to public health and legal matters. It prompts a refl...
4 Jan 2022
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Nettie Cronish 18 Nov 2021
Nettie Cronish is a noted food enthusiast who skillfully combines spirit, ethics, knowledge, and passion to create delicious vegetarian recipes. Her latest e...
18 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones COP26 is over, but the war on climate change is heating up 15 Nov 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily explores the aftermath of the COP26 climate conference, discussing Canada's commitments and the broader challenges in addressin...
15 Nov 2021
Bonjour Chai headphones The Week Jews Buy Halloween Candy on Sale 4 Nov 2021
The hosts of "Bonjour Chai" delve into the contentious topic of selling Nazi memorabilia, weighing historical preservation against ethical concerns and poten...
4 Nov 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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
Sources 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 headphones 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 headphones 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
Sources 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