Sources
Editor’s Comment
15 Mar 2021
The editorial comment from the Shalom Hartman Institute's journal "Sources" emphasizes the Jewish tradition of intellectual debate and ideas as vital for und...
15 Mar 2021
Tel Aviv Review
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Brothers From Another Mother?
8 Mar 2021
Rabbi Dr. Tal Sessler, the next Dean of the Rabbinical School at the Academy of Jewish Religion in California, is set to release a book called "Leibowitz and...
8 Mar 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Who's Running the Biden Show?
4 Mar 2021
The Biden administration is facing confusion over conflicting messages regarding school reopenings, expressing a desire for schools to reopen but also suppor...
4 Mar 2021
Call Me Back
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Will We Do Better Next Time?
19 Feb 2021
Jim, a former editor of Popular Mechanics who has experience in repositioning brands and is currently involved in podcasting, tech writing, and working on a ...
19 Feb 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Trump Isn't Going Anywhere
15 Feb 2021
The podcast discusses the failed impeachment trial of former President Trump by Democrats, criticizing their handling of the process. It also touches on the ...
15 Feb 2021
Tel Aviv Review
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Idiomatic Expression
15 Feb 2021
Robert Berman, an American Jewish immigrant in Israel, authored a book on Arabic idioms titled "Min Taq Taq: A Collection of Arabic Idioms" with editor Chris...
15 Feb 2021
Jewish History Uncensored
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#25 - Torah and Science - Proper Understanding of Their Relationship
11 Feb 2021
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the relationship between Torah and Science, addressing how to handle contradictions between them and whether contemporary ch...
11 Feb 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Unfrozen Caveman Impeachment
10 Feb 2021
The text discusses the impeachment trial of Donald Trump, questioning the effectiveness of Trump's lawyers and the House managers. It also touches on the deb...
10 Feb 2021
Call Me Back
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Bret Stephens on Geopolitics Post Corona
5 Feb 2021
Bret Stephens, a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for The New York Times, provides insights on geopolitics post-coronavirus. Raised in Mexico City and educat...
5 Feb 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Doing Too Much and Not Enough
5 Feb 2021
The Commentary podcast discusses the potential risks in the new stimulus package, highlighting Ben Sasse's criticism of Republicans in his state. The spotlig...
5 Feb 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Biden Unleashed
27 Jan 2021
In this podcast episode, the focus is on President Biden's flurry of executive orders, his support for critical race theory, and the stance of teachers' unio...
27 Jan 2021
Tel Aviv Review
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Could It Happen To Us?
21 Dec 2020
In her book "Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism," Anne Applebaum explores the rise of nationalist populism in the western world an...
21 Dec 2020
Jewish History Uncensored
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R' Aharon Chadash זצ״ל - Appreciating His Accomplishments
10 Dec 2020
This episode is an appreciation of Rabbi Aharon Chadash, the Mashgiach of the Mir Yeshiva, presented by Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, a renowned Torah scholar, Ta...
10 Dec 2020
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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An almost Rabbi, Gestalt loving, Consciously Curious old friend.
10 Dec 2020
The text discusses a conversation between the author and their friend Modya Silver, who has a deep interest in Gestalt psychology and spirituality, despite n...
10 Dec 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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You Had to Be a Big Shot, Didn't You
4 Dec 2020
The podcast discusses the possibility of society dividing along vaccinated and non-vaccinated lines in the future, raising concerns about the implications of...
4 Dec 2020
Tel Aviv Review
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We’re All in This Together. Are We?
30 Nov 2020
Yuval Feldman, a law professor at Bar-Ilan University and senior fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, examines the impact of trust in the state on respo...
30 Nov 2020
Tablet
The Hate That Can’t Be Contained
25 Nov 2020
The text describes the ongoing challenges faced by Jewish college students in dealing with anti-Semitic incidents and hostility directed at Jewish students, ...
25 Nov 2020
Tel Aviv Review
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Who Poisoned My News?
23 Nov 2020
The text discusses how social media has distorted the truth, led to the spread of fake news, and contributed to the breakdown of political civility. It menti...
23 Nov 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Enough Already!
20 Nov 2020
The podcast raises concerns about how accusations against Trump are viewed as a sign of his mental state rather than political intent and questions the impac...
20 Nov 2020
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Emm goes Ohm with Rabbi Ralph. Listen as Juno award winner Emm Gryner talks God, kids and finding your voice.
19 Nov 2020
In a conversation with Rabbi Ralph, Juno award winner Emm Gryner discusses her passion for music and self-expression, emphasizing her belief in destiny and i...
19 Nov 2020
Call Me Back
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Adam Grant on the future of work
19 Nov 2020
Adam Grant, a professor of organizational psychology at Wharton, discusses the implications of remote work with Dan, focusing on the benefits that may persis...
19 Nov 2020
Forward
Opinion | 5 major (progressive) Trump achievements for Biden to build on
9 Nov 2020
President Trump, often criticized for divisive rhetoric, surprisingly gained support among minorities in the 2020 election, securing significant votes from B...
9 Nov 2020
Tel Aviv Review
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Hearts of Darkness
2 Nov 2020
Dr. Nitzan Shoshan explores the factors that drive some marginalized individuals in German society towards far-right extremism and how the state works to man...
2 Nov 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Open up the Schools, for God's Sake!
20 Oct 2020
The text discusses the contrasting approaches to school reopening in New York City and Fairfax County, Virginia. It highlights the push to open schools in NY...
20 Oct 2020
Tel Aviv Review
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Dialectic of Catastrophe: The Holocaust and the Nakba
12 Oct 2020
Professors Bashir Bashir and Amos Goldberg collaborate to present their edited volume "The Holocaust and the Nakba: A New Grammar of Trauma and History," exp...
12 Oct 2020
Promised Podcast
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“The People Doth Protest Too Much!” Edition
8 Oct 2020
In a recent discussion, Miriam Herschlag, Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, and Noah Efron from Times of Israel focus on significant topics in Israel. They debated whethe...
8 Oct 2020
Jewish History Uncensored
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BESHT #7 Beshtian Theology II
1 Oct 2020
In this episode, Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores Beshtian Theology II, focusing on the Besht's perspective on the world, his approach to raising sparks, and...
1 Oct 2020
Tel Aviv Review
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Ending Wars Peacefully
21 Sep 2020
Jeremy Pressman in "The Sword is Not Enough" argues against the idea that using military force is the most effective approach to achieve concessions in the I...
21 Sep 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Culture Is Setting Itself on Fire
9 Sep 2020
The Commentary podcast discusses how various cultural institutions, ranging from entertainment to academia, are causing harm to themselves through their own ...
9 Sep 2020
Jewish History Uncensored
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BESHT #3 Family Complications & Revelation
3 Sep 2020
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, a respected Torah scholar and historian, offers podcasts that delve into various aspects of Jewish history and Torah, covering impor...
3 Sep 2020
Jewish History Uncensored
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BESHT #2: Development & Controversy Regarding His First Marriage
20 Aug 2020
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the life and controversies surrounding the Besht's first marriage in a podcast episode focused on Jewish history. Through...
20 Aug 2020
Jewish History Uncensored
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GAON/BESHT #1: Mysterious Origins of the Baal Shem Tov
17 Aug 2020
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the mysterious origins of the Baal Shem Tov in a podcast that explores important and controversial topics in Jewish History...
17 Aug 2020
Jewish History Uncensored
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Introducing: Jewish History Uncensored (The Gaon & the Besht)
17 Aug 2020
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, a respected Torah scholar and historian, presents the Jewish History Uncensored podcast, delving into significant and contentious to...
17 Aug 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Coronavirus Hostage Crisis
6 Aug 2020
Democrats in Congress are facing criticism for expanding their demands during negotiations on a new pandemic relief package, leading to a stall in the proces...
6 Aug 2020
Tablet
In Memory of Shmuel Ashkenazi, Bibliographer of the Hebrew Book
22 Jul 2020
Rabbi Shmuel Ashkenazi, a prominent scholar and bibliographer in Jerusalem, passed away at the age of 98 due to COVID-19 complications. Throughout his extens...
22 Jul 2020
Jewish Insider
Lottery winner Gil Cisneros likes his chances
20 Jul 2020
Gil Cisneros, a California congressman who won $266 million in the lottery a decade ago, still occasionally plays the lottery for fun. Despite his wealth, he...
20 Jul 2020
Tel Aviv Review
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How New Conspiracy Theorists Undermine Democracy
13 Jul 2020
Professors Nancy Rosenblum and Russell Muirhead, in their book "A Lot of People are Saying", discuss how new conspiracy theorists in America, particularly du...
13 Jul 2020
Tablet
Ashes to Ashes
9 Jul 2020
After their mother's unexpected passing and cremation, the author grapples with conflicting emotions stemming from their divergent spiritual paths. While the...
9 Jul 2020
Tel Aviv Review
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Can We Inoculate Democracy From Populism?
6 Jul 2020
Prof. Jan Werner Muller delves into the topic of populism and its impact on democracy in his book, questioning how constitutions can safeguard against populi...
6 Jul 2020
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Dopamine Rush of Internet Fight Club
27 May 2020
The podcast explores how online arguments on the internet lead individuals to invest significantly in the outcomes, regardless of the stakes involved, result...
27 May 2020
Tel Aviv Review
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The Best and Worst of Both Worlds
25 May 2020
Nancy Sinkoff, an Associate Professor of Jewish Studies and History at Rutgers University, explores her book "From Left to Right: Lucy S. Dawidowicz, The New...
25 May 2020
Tel Aviv Review
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In God We Trust? Nationalism and Secularization Revisited
11 May 2020
Dr. Zohar Maor, a history lecturer at Bar Ilan University and co-editor of the book "Nationalism and Secularization," reviews new perspectives on political m...
11 May 2020
Tablet
Marvin Schick, 1934–2020
24 Apr 2020
Dr. Marvin Schick, a prominent Jewish communal activist, passed away recently. He was known for his deep love of the Jewish people despite disagreements, ser...
24 Apr 2020
Tel Aviv Review
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Cherchez Les Femmes
20 Apr 2020
Dr. Rachel Mesch, a professor at Yeshiva University, talks about her book "Before Trans: Three Gender Stories from Nineteenth-Century France" on the Tel Aviv...
20 Apr 2020
Unorthodox
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Introducing the new podcast from Tablet Magazine: Hebrew School
19 Apr 2020
In this episode, the hosts introduce a new interactive podcast called "Hebrew School," specifically designed as an educational and entertaining game show for...
19 Apr 2020
Tel Aviv Review
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The Crypto-Jews of the Mid-Atlantic
13 Apr 2020
Ronnie Perelis, an expert in Sephardic Studies, delves into his book "Narratives from the Sephardic Atlantic," focusing on the lives of three Iberian crypto ...
13 Apr 2020
Tel Aviv Review
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If You Build It: Jewish Architecture Throughout the Centuries
30 Mar 2020
Yeshiva University professors Olson, Perelis, and Fine, authors of "Jewish Religious Architecture: From Biblical Israel to Modern Judaism," explore how aesth...
30 Mar 2020
Tel Aviv Review
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Well-Behaved Orthodox Journalists Seldom Make History
23 Mar 2020
Orthodox journalists Sivan Rahav-Meir and Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt explore the intersection of media, religion, and gender in a panel discussion at Yeshiva...
23 Mar 2020
Tel Aviv Review
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Judaism for Dummies?
16 Mar 2020
Jess Olson, an Associate Professor of Jewish History at Yeshiva University, talks about his book "Jewish Culture: A Quick Immersion," exploring the title's p...
16 Mar 2020
Unorthodox
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Bonus: The First Unorthodox Havdalah
14 Mar 2020
In this bonus episode of Unorthodox, producer Josh Kross shares a Havdalah ritual and discusses a debate within the show's community about handling Nazi war ...
14 Mar 2020