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Rabbi Burton Visotzky, a Professor at the Jewish Theological Center in New York, explores the influence of Greco-Roman culture on Judaism in his book "Aphrod...

In a bonus episode of Unorthodox, Mark speaks with his Facebook friend Bob Barnes, a self-described populist lawyer who hadn't voted in a presidential electi...

Dr. Boaz Cohen, an expert in Holocaust Studies, has authored a book titled "Was Their Voice Heard? Early Holocaust Testimonies of Child Survivors," focusing ...

In TanakhCast #92, the focus is on exploring and discussing four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis and concluding with 2 Chronicl...

Professor Wm. Roger Louis from the University of Texas at Austin, an expert in British imperial history, delves into the lasting impact of the Sykes-Picot ag...

Dr. Yaffa Eliach, a groundbreaking Holocaust scholar, passed away at 79 on November 8, 2016. She established the first Center for Holocaust Studies Documenta...

In this episode recorded live at Hebrew College, the discussion focuses on the upcoming presidential election. Guests include Jeremy Hobson from NPR's "Here ...

The author recounts his experience hunting a deer with his brother-in-law and reflects on the profound lessons learned during the hunt, including a newfound ...

In episode 91 of the TanakhCast podcast, the hosts delve into the discussion of four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering from Genesis to 2 Chron...

This podcast explores the significance of understanding who wrote the Torah. It was recorded at the TORCH Centre in Houston, TX, and is part of a series of p...

Prof. William Kolbrener, an English literature professor at Bar-Ilan University, explores his book "The Last Rabbi: Joseph Soloveitchik and the Talmudic Trad...

In TanakhCast #90, the discussion revolves around reflecting on and analyzing four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning from Genesis to 2 Chroni...

Prof. Lev Grinberg, a sociologist, explores the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in his book "Politics and Violence in Israel/Palestine: Democracy v...

Prof. Chaim Saiman delves into the differing perspectives on gedolim (great Torah scholars) in Haredi, Centrist Orthodox, and liberal Orthodox communities. W...

The article by Miriam Gedwiser discusses Chaim Saiman's argument that the number of revered leaders in the Orthodox community is influenced by demand as much...

In a conversation with host Gilad Halpern, Professor Gad Yair from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem talks about his upcoming book "The Unruly Mind," which ...

Dr. Yarden Enav, an anthropologist, talks about his book "Israeliness in No Man's Land: Citizenship in the West Bank of Israel/Palestine" on the Tel Aviv Rev...

The text explores different motivations for religious commitment, focusing on the story of Jonah from the Bible. It contrasts religious motivations driven by...

Dr. D Gershon Lewental discusses the Baha'i religion, a sect originating from Shi'a Islam that established itself in the Holy Land. The conversation touches ...

In TanakhCast #89, the Secret Book of Kings Book Club discusses 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, following the text from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. Th...

Prof. Zvi Ziegler, a mathematics professor at the Technion, discusses the impact of international calls for academic boycotts on Israeli academia with host G...

Alan Cooper, once a singer for Sha Na Na at Woodstock, is currently a Jewish studies professor at JTS. His academic journey from a rock n' roll career to rel...

Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein's unpublished memoir sheds light on the period between Dr. Bernard Revel's death in 1940 and Dr. Samuel Belkin's election as Yeshiv...

Eretz Bereshit, also known as Genesis Land, offers visitors a unique experience to connect with Jewish and Biblical history by immersing them in the world of...

To help an overweight child avoid diabetes, consider sending nutrient-dense, low-sugar snacks like cut-up fruits and vegetables, string cheese, nuts and seed...

In TanakhCast #88, the podcast reflects on and discusses four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, progressing from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, offering insi...

This episode of Unorthodox features two guests, Willard Spiegelman and R.J. Hernández, who discuss the intersections of identity and fashion. Spiegelman shar...

In TanakhCast #87, the host explores and reflects on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concluding with 2 Chronicles. Th...

Professor Mohammed Wattad discusses Israel's Supreme Court with host Gilad Halpern, delving into its cultural and professional orientation over time. This co...

Dr. Merav Ben-Nun, an educator and founder of a Jewish-Arab school in Haifa, explores the benefits and challenges of bilingual education with host Gilad Halp...

In this episode of 'Unorthodox', the hosts discuss Justin Sakofs' innovative MagneticShul toy that engages children in Jewish rituals, and feature Thomas Cha...

In TanakhCast #86, the podcast explores 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concluding with 2 Chronicles. The podcast urges ...

Dr. Rachel Back, an English literature lecturer at Oranim Academic College, explores the connection between poetry, education, and social progress in a confl...

Gilad Halpern and Naomi Zeveloff from TLV1 and The Forward discuss three vital topics, culminating in a heartwarming anecdote about something positive in Isr...

Tablet columnist Marjorie Ingall discusses her new book "Mamaleh Knows Best" challenging the stereotype of the overbearing Jewish mother, highlighting how Je...

In this episode of Unorthodox, Tablet columnist Marjorie Ingall and Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg discuss their books on Jewish parenting, challenging the overbeari...

In episode 84 of TanakhCast, the podcast delves into the discussion of 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, progressing from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. Li...

A father, Yosef Steinberg, grapples with his daughter's shift towards ultra-Orthodox values and away from secular literature, reflecting on his own backgroun...

In this discussion, Allison, Don, and Noah touch on three main topics: Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent visits to African countries as part of a "periphery ...

Dr. Shira Klein from Chapman University in California talks with host Gilad Halpern about innovative methods for teaching about Israel to American undergradu...

Dr. Ariela Keysar discusses the significant but overlooked influence of grandparents on the political views of college students in a conversation with host G...

In TanakhCast #82, the listener is invited to join a podcast series that explores and reflects on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, moving from Ge...

In the "Rage!" Edition, Allison, Don, and Noah cover various topics including concerns about increasing religious influences in Israeli institutions, percept...

Prof. Dov Waxman discusses his book "Trouble in the Tribe: The American Jewish Conflict Over Israel" with host Gilad Halpern. The book examines the changing ...

Aram Abu Saleh, a student at Israel Arts and Science Academy, received an award for his essay discussing the 11th-century Islamic theologian and poet Abul 'A...

Prof. Russell Berman from Stanford University explains in a discussion with host Gilad Halpern the educational value of his undergraduate seminar "Zionism an...

Tivnu: Building Justice is a Jewish gap-year program based in Portland, Oregon, aiming to combine Jewish identity with social justice work. Founded by Steve ...

Prof. Chandra Mukerji, an expert in Communication and Science Studies, proposes in her upcoming book "Reimagining Modernity" that modernity emerged from the ...

In the TanakhCast #80 episode titled "The Truly Spectacular Edition," the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning from Genesi...

In a discussion on "Out of the ivory tower: Academia thrust into 21st century," Prof. Gili Drori from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and co-chair of the ...