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The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Ruth Wisse on her new memoir, campus antisemitism and our abundance of Holocaust memorials 8 Dec 2021
In this episode, Ruth Wisse discusses her latest memoir, "Free as a Jew," reflecting on her life in Jewish academia and her critical views on contemporary Je...
8 Dec 2021
Call Me Back headphones The American College Crack-Up - with Niall Ferguson 4 Dec 2021
Historian Niall Ferguson discusses the current crisis in American higher education, arguing that today's environment lacks the academic freedom of previous e...
4 Dec 2021
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #65 - History of the Mesora of the Yeshiva Curriculum 2 Dec 2021
In this episode, R' Moshe Weinberger's recent remarks about the Yeshiva curriculum and its effectiveness are discussed. The focus is on why Yeshivas chose th...
2 Dec 2021
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #63 - R' Aharon Chadash זצ״ל - First Yahrzeit  18 Nov 2021
This episode discusses the first yahrzeit of Rabbi Aharon Chadash, the Mashgiach of Mir, and explores his significant role in the development of the Mir Yesh...
18 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Holocaust survivor Eva Olsson celebrates a very special 97th birthday—thanks to Yad Vashem 27 Oct 2021
Holocaust survivor Eva Olsson, who turned 97, shares her experiences and insights on combating antisemitism and Holocaust denial, reflecting her lifelong ded...
27 Oct 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Take Their Money and Run! 26 Oct 2021
The podcast delves into the billionaires tax debate, considering its constitutionality, revenue generation potential, and impact on ordinary people. It quest...
26 Oct 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones First, Do No Harm 20 Oct 2021
In a recent podcast episode, former Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services Tevi Troy discusses his article "Wokeness, M.D." which explores the ideolog...
20 Oct 2021
Call Me Back headphones The Merits of Merit - with Adrian Wooldridge of The Economist 15 Oct 2021
In this episode, Adrian Wooldridge discusses the historical evolution and contemporary challenges of meritocracy, particularly in the wake of the pandemic an...
15 Oct 2021
Tel Aviv Review headphones The Spoils of Empire 11 Oct 2021
Dr. Itay Lotem, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Westminster, explores the theme of colonial memory in Britain and France in his book, "The Memory of C...
11 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 Losing Is Winning, Spending Costs Nothing—and Other Liberal Delusions 1 Oct 2021
The podcast discusses how liberal opinion frames the left's decision not to spend $1 trillion when they actually want to spend $4.5 trillion as a kind of vic...
1 Oct 2021
Bonjour Chai headphones Party like it's 5781 2 Sep 2021
In this episode, Bonjour Chai discusses the recent increase in enrollment in private Jewish schools due to their effective handling of COVID-19 protocols and...
2 Sep 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Teen activist Hannah Alper is tackling a new challenge: campus antisemitism 1 Sep 2021
Hannah Alper, known for her activism on environmental issues since childhood, is beginning university life at the University of Western Ontario, where she an...
1 Sep 2021
Tel Aviv Review headphones Religiously Democratic? 30 Aug 2021
Professor Daniel Statman from the University of Haifa, in collaboration with others, explores the intersection of religion and democracy in their co-authored...
30 Aug 2021
Promised Podcast headphones The “73 Days In” Edition 26 Aug 2021
In a podcast episode called "The 73 Days In Edition," Sally Abed, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss various significant topics, including lessons learned...
26 Aug 2021
Unorthodox headphones Sneak Peek: Antisemitism, Explained 19 Aug 2021
In this episode, the Unorthodox team introduces "Antisemitism, Explained", a project by Tablet journalist Yair Rosenberg consisting of a video series address...
19 Aug 2021
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #51- Tzimtzum - The Chassidic Approach  12 Aug 2021
This episode delves into the concept of Tzimtzum from a Chassidic perspective, particularly focusing on the stance taken within Chassidus regarding a disagre...
12 Aug 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones This UN agency has an anti-Israel problem. So why does Canada keep funding it? 10 Aug 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily discusses allegations of antisemitic conduct by United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) employees, as reported by UN Wat...
10 Aug 2021
Jewish Insider Accounting for childhood hunger in Baltimore 3 Aug 2021
In Baltimore, Lynne Kahn leads the Baltimore Hunger Project, an organization dedicated to fighting childhood hunger by providing meals to students in need ov...
3 Aug 2021
Call Me Back headphones The New Inflation - with Mohamed El-Erian 30 Jul 2021
The article discusses the concept of a "new inflation" with Mohamed El-Erian, exploring the potential factors contributing to rising inflation and its implic...
30 Jul 2021
Tel Aviv Review headphones The Many Faces of Edward Said 19 Jul 2021
Timothy Brennan, a professor at the University of Minnesota, has authored a biography on Edward Said, a celebrated Palestinian-American scholar and public in...
19 Jul 2021
Forward What if a quarter of Jews really do think Israel is a genocidal, apartheid state? 16 Jul 2021
A recent poll among American Jewish voters found that 25% believe Israel is an apartheid state, while 22% think it is committing genocide against Palestinian...
16 Jul 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Five ways to tackle anti-Semitism 15 Jul 2021
This episode covers the highlights of three significant events held on July 14, focused on combating antisemitism through community input, political action, ...
15 Jul 2021
Unorthodox headphones Bonus: 'Take One' and 'Hebrew School' 8 Jul 2021
This bonus episode of Unorthodox features interviews from Tablet's other podcasts, beginning with a discussion of the Surfside building collapse through a Ta...
8 Jul 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Liberals are Gaslighting Themselves 6 Jul 2021
The text discusses how liberals are potentially undermining their own cause by making leftist attacks on America around July 4, which is seen as a strategic ...
6 Jul 2021
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #45- A New Look at the Controversies about The Ramchal  1 Jul 2021
This episode delves into the controversies surrounding the Ramchal, focusing on the specific causes that led to each. It explores how the Ramchal himself per...
1 Jul 2021
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #44- Ramchal: Youth & Approach to Avodas Hashem 24 Jun 2021
This episode delves into the early life of the Ramchal, focusing on his youth and his first Rebbe, R' Yitzchak Chaim Kantorini. It discusses the context of t...
24 Jun 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Reflections on high school graduation from the COVID Class of 2021 24 Jun 2021
This episode explores the contrasting experiences of the graduating class of 2021 from two Jewish high schools in Canada—TanenbaumCHAT in Toronto and King Da...
24 Jun 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones No, lockdown is nothing like Anne Frank hiding during the Holocaust 11 Jun 2021
Elly Bollegraaf, a Holocaust survivor who was hidden as a child in the Netherlands, shares her story and her perspective on the parallels people draw between...
11 Jun 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Voting Myths and the Woke Aristocracy 9 Jun 2021
Chris Stirewalt discusses his article "Republicans, Stop Believing Your Own Election Myth" which addresses misconceptions Republicans hold about voting. He a...
9 Jun 2021
Tel Aviv Review headphones This Land Is My Land, It Isn’t Your Land 7 Jun 2021
Nancy MacLean's book "Democracy in Chains" delves into the archives of economist James McGill Buchanan, revealing his influence on the Koch brothers, liberta...
7 Jun 2021
Tel Aviv Review headphones From Babylon to Jerusalem and Back 24 May 2021
Professors David N. Myers and Benjamin Ravid reflect on the life and contributions of Simon Rawidowicz, a significant 20th-century Jewish intellectual, often...
24 May 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Defending against campus anti-Semitism 21 May 2021
This episode delves into the challenges faced by Jewish students in Canada amidst the recent Israel-Gaza conflict, highlighting acts of anti-Semitism and cam...
21 May 2021
Call Me Back headphones "God and the Pandemic" 14 May 2021
In this episode, Joel Kotkin and Dan Senor discuss the impact of the pandemic on organized religion in America, debating whether it has led to increased or d...
14 May 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Dealing with cancelled summer camp—again 12 May 2021
The episode discusses the challenges Camp BB Riback in Alberta faces as it cancels its summer session for the second consecutive year due to the pandemic, al...
12 May 2021
Tel Aviv Review headphones Self-Hating Democracy? 10 May 2021
Professor Milan Svolik of Yale University explores the paradox of citizens voting for leaders who may threaten democracy in a discussion sponsored by the Isr...
10 May 2021
Call Me Back headphones Post Corona Has Arrived - And This Is What It Sounds Like 5 May 2021
The text alludes to the post-coronavirus era and the sounds associated with this new phase without providing specific details. Additionally, it lists social ...
5 May 2021
Tablet Is Musa Al-Gharbi the Last Academic Who Can Tell the Truth? 4 May 2021
Musa Al-Gharbi, a Ph.D. candidate and commentator challenging mainstream narratives, highlights how political correctness alienates American ethnic minoritie...
4 May 2021
Tel Aviv Review headphones The Poisoned Fruit of Facebook 26 Apr 2021
In "Antisocial Media: How Facebook Disconnects Us and Undermines Democracy," Siva Vaidhyanathan asserts that while Facebook has some positive aspects, it sho...
26 Apr 2021
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #35 - R' Levi Yitzchok - His Historical Legacy  22 Apr 2021
In this episode, the discussion focuses on the historical legacy of Rabbi Levi Yitzchok as a key defender of the Jewish people. The episode delves into famou...
22 Apr 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Back In Studio! 20 Apr 2021
After a hiatus of 14 months, the COMMENTARY podcast has returned to its New York offices with three regular hosts recording in the studio. However, the discu...
20 Apr 2021
Tel Aviv Review headphones When Politics Got Nasty 12 Apr 2021
In the book "American Affective Polarization in Comparative Perspective," authors Noam Gidron, James Adams, and Will Horne analyze the shift in American poli...
12 Apr 2021
Sources Teaching Israel and the Pandemic 11 Apr 2021
The article "Teaching Israel and the Pandemic" by Sivan Zakai explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Israel education among Jewish youth in North Am...
11 Apr 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones The Great Overreach 8 Apr 2021
The text discusses how prominent Democrats like Joe Biden, Stacey Abrams, Andrew Cuomo, and Randi Weingarten are advocating for policies on guns, illegal imm...
8 Apr 2021
Forward University of Pennsylvania refuses to move commencement from Shavuot amid Jewish students’ complaints 6 Apr 2021
The University of Pennsylvania faced controversy for scheduling its commencement ceremony during Shavuot, a major Jewish holiday, sparking backlash from Jewi...
6 Apr 2021
Tel Aviv Review headphones My Country, ‘Tis of Thee, Right or Wrong? 5 Apr 2021
In "Reclaiming Patriotism in an Age of Extremes," Professor Steven B. Smith discusses whether love of country is a positive force or a threat, questioning th...
5 Apr 2021
Call Me Back headphones Zoom University: Is Covid The Ultimate Higher Education Disruptor? 19 Mar 2021
The text discusses the significant increase in college tuition costs over the years compared to the rate of inflation, questioning the value students receive...
19 Mar 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones What the Killings Say About Us 18 Mar 2021
The discussion in the COMMENTARY podcast delves into the recent tragic mass murder of Asian-American women in Georgia, highlighting the potential sexual moti...
18 Mar 2021
Sources What Happened to Jewish Pluralism? 17 Mar 2021
The article explores the challenges and complexities of sustaining Jewish pluralism amidst diverse ideological and denominational divides. It examines instan...
17 Mar 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones 'Don't Come Now. Come Later!' 16 Mar 2021
The text highlights the Biden administration's homeland security secretary advising migrants not to come to the U.S. border yet, urging them to wait for a mo...
16 Mar 2021