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Rabbi Michael Lezak serves as a staff rabbi at Glide Memorial United Methodist Church in San Francisco's impoverished Tenderloin neighborhood, working on soc...

The text reflects on the author's experience as a chaplain during a summer unit of Clinical Pastoral Education, drawing parallels between chaplaincy and prie...

Chaplain Laura Fitch and parent Alana Kadden Ballon provide advice on how to effectively talk to children about death, emphasizing the importance of using si...

Dr. Cecile Kuznitz, director of Jewish Studies at Bard College, discusses the history of the Yiddish Scientific Institute (YIVO) in her book "YIVO and the Ma...

Dr. Cecile Kuznitz discusses the history of the Yiddish Scientific Institute (YIVO) in her book "YIVO and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture," exploring its...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman tackle three significant topics in Israel, from PM Netanyahu's increased popularity following bribery ac...

On the podcast "Unorthodox," Christopher Noxon discusses his book "Good Trouble: Lessons from the Civil Rights Playbook," offering an illustrated history of ...

A personal exploration of Parashat Pekudei focusing on the completion of the tabernacle and the Divine presence guiding the Israelites, portrayed through the...

This animated video explores the story of Og, an ancient giant in the Torah, and how the Israelites overcame him with God's help.

An exploration of the story and significance of Miriam, a prominent female leader in the Torah, emphasizing that being a leader is about loving your people a...

This animated video explores the Torah concept of Shgaga, which relates to making mistakes accidentally, by sharing three different Torah stories illustratin...

In TanakhCast #152, the podcast explores 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, covering a wide range of stories an...

Yossi Dahan, a professor and chairman at various institutions, explores in his new book the impact of capitalism and multiculturalism on education in Israel,...

Yossi Dahan, a law and philosophy professor, in his book "Justice, Privatization and the Objectives of the Education System," published by the Van Leer Insti...

In episode 170 of Unorthodox, the hosts feature three Jewish guests. Shoe designer Stuart Weitzman shares stories about his iconic shoe designs worn by celeb...

BBYO's International Convention in Denver gathered 3,000 Jewish teens from over 40 countries, emphasizing the challenge of engaging a tech-savvy generation w...

In each episode of TanakhCast, the hosts discuss four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and ending with 2 Chronicles. The podcas...

In this episode of Unorthodox Loves L.A., recorded live at Adat Shalom in Los Angeles, Jewish guests Rachel Sumekh and Lauren Miller Rogen share their inspir...

The author discusses the potential future of Jewish education and questions the traditional model of Jewish day schools against a rapidly changing educationa...

Rav Moshe Feinstein emphasized the obligation to educate children with special needs in Judaism, stating they should be included in certain mitzvot. He urged...

In this episode of Unorthodox Live in D.C., recorded at Washington Hebrew Congregation, food historian Michael Twitty discusses his experiences as a Hebrew S...

In episode #149 of TanakhCast, the hosts discuss 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering Genesis to 2 Chronicles. Listeners are encouraged to be p...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman talk about the interrogation of five teenagers suspected of killing a Palestinian woman, a professor's r...

TanakhCast's 148th episode focuses on discussing and reflecting on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. It's a...

Dr. Yonatan Mendel discusses the politicization of Arabic teaching in Israeli schools, highlighting the challenges faced by high school students specializing...

In an unsettling incident at Matilija Junior High School in California, nine students formed a human swastika on a school field, drawing significant concern ...

TanakhCast #147 delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and culminating in 2 Chronicles, offering an in-depth exploratio...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss the following topics: a left-wing Tel Aviv resident's eye-opening encounters with settlers in Te...

Sarah Rudolph reflects on the democratization of Jewish learning in response to Zev Eleff's article. She highlights the benefits of accessibility to Jewish t...

In TanakhCast episode 146, the discussion revolves around exploring 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, progressing from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The h...

The text discusses the complex relationship between the author and his college acquaintance Kenneth, focusing on Kenneth's stepfather, Mr. Siegel, who was di...

The Adventures in Jewish Studies podcast, produced by the Association for Jewish Studies, offers engaging and informative discussions on various topics in Je...

In "The Holocaust Averted: An Alternate History of American Jews, 1938-1967," Jeffrey S. Gurock explores a hypothetical scenario where the outcome of World W...

In "The Holocaust Averted: An Alternate History of American Jews, 1938-1967," Yeshiva University's Jeffrey S. Gurock explores a counterfactual scenario where...

In episode 145 of TanakhCast, the focus is on exploring and discussing four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and ending with 2 ...

Dr. Seth Anziska discusses his book "Preventing Palestine: A Political History from Camp David to Oslo" in which he examines the unachieved statehood of Pale...

Historic Jewish institutions like Camp Hess Kramer and Gindling Hilltop Camp in California have been severely damaged by wildfires, including the loss of bui...

In TanakhCast #144: The Walls of Nineveh Edition, the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis through 2 Chronicle...

The author reflects on receiving a significant sum of money from his deceased father and his internal struggle with wealth, debt, and Jewish values surroundi...

Chaim Saiman's book "Halakhah: The Rabbinic Idea of Law" delves into the concept of rabbinic law as culture, exploring how law in Judaism is not just about r...

TanakhCast #143 delves into the Tanakh, exploring 4 chapters every two weeks from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The podcast encourages patience as it progresses t...

Arie Dubnov, a professor at George Washington University, shares insights from his book "Partitions: A Transnational History of Twentieth-Century Territorial...

A recent survey of 8,000 Americans reveals that the majority, including people of all ages, races, and educational levels, oppose political correctness, view...

During the 1960s, a Jewish graduate student at the University of Michigan encountered ambivalence towards Jewish identity among his peers and faculty members...

There has been a noticeable decline in the number of Jewish students at Ivy League universities in recent years, with significant drops in Jewish representat...

In TanakhCast #142: The Eclipse of God Edition, the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, discussing passages from Genesis to 2 Chron...

Adi Gordon, a professor, examines Hans Kohn, a prominent 20th-century scholar of nationalism and former Zionist, in his book Towards Nationalism's End. Gordo...

Jonathan Sarna, a professor of American Jewish history, co-edited a book titled "Lincoln and the Jews: A History" with Benjamin Shapell, exploring the relati...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss the Palestinian Authority's new schoolbooks promoting anti-Jewish sentiment leading to European ...

In TanakhCast #141, the focus is on exploring and discussing four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concluding with 2 Chroni...