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In the book "American Affective Polarization in Comparative Perspective," authors Noam Gidron, James Adams, and Will Horne analyze the shift in American poli...

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...

The text discusses how prominent Democrats like Joe Biden, Stacey Abrams, Andrew Cuomo, and Randi Weingarten are advocating for policies on guns, illegal imm...

The University of Pennsylvania faced controversy for scheduling its commencement ceremony during Shavuot, a major Jewish holiday, sparking backlash from Jewi...

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...

The text discusses the significant increase in college tuition costs over the years compared to the rate of inflation, questioning the value students receive...

The discussion in the COMMENTARY podcast delves into the recent tragic mass murder of Asian-American women in Georgia, highlighting the potential sexual moti...

The article explores the challenges and complexities of sustaining Jewish pluralism amidst diverse ideological and denominational divides. It examines instan...

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...

The editorial comment from the Shalom Hartman Institute's journal "Sources" emphasizes the Jewish tradition of intellectual debate and ideas as vital for und...

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...

The Biden administration is facing confusion over conflicting messages regarding school reopenings, expressing a desire for schools to reopen but also suppor...

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 ...

The podcast discusses the failed impeachment trial of former President Trump by Democrats, criticizing their handling of the process. It also touches on the ...

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...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the relationship between Torah and Science, addressing how to handle contradictions between them and whether contemporary ch...

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...

Bret Stephens, a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for The New York Times, provides insights on geopolitics post-coronavirus. Raised in Mexico City and educat...

The Commentary podcast discusses the potential risks in the new stimulus package, highlighting Ben Sasse's criticism of Republicans in his state. The spotlig...

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...

In her book "Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism," Anne Applebaum explores the rise of nationalist populism in the western world an...

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...

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...

The podcast discusses the possibility of society dividing along vaccinated and non-vaccinated lines in the future, raising concerns about the implications of...

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...

The text describes the ongoing challenges faced by Jewish college students in dealing with anti-Semitic incidents and hostility directed at Jewish students, ...

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...

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...

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...

Adam Grant, a professor of organizational psychology at Wharton, discusses the implications of remote work with Dan, focusing on the benefits that may persis...

President Trump, often criticized for divisive rhetoric, surprisingly gained support among minorities in the 2020 election, securing significant votes from B...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Commentary podcast discusses how various cultural institutions, ranging from entertainment to academia, are causing harm to themselves through their own ...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, a respected Torah scholar and historian, offers podcasts that delve into various aspects of Jewish history and Torah, covering impor...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the life and controversies surrounding the Besht's first marriage in a podcast episode focused on Jewish history. Through...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the mysterious origins of the Baal Shem Tov in a podcast that explores important and controversial topics in Jewish History...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, a respected Torah scholar and historian, presents the Jewish History Uncensored podcast, delving into significant and contentious to...

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...

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...

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...

Professors Nancy Rosenblum and Russell Muirhead, in their book "A Lot of People are Saying", discuss how new conspiracy theorists in America, particularly du...

After their mother's unexpected passing and cremation, the author grapples with conflicting emotions stemming from their divergent spiritual paths. While the...

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...

The podcast explores how online arguments on the internet lead individuals to invest significantly in the outcomes, regardless of the stakes involved, result...

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...