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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...

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...

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...

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...

In this episode, the hosts introduce a new interactive podcast called "Hebrew School," specifically designed as an educational and entertaining game show for...

Ronnie Perelis, an expert in Sephardic Studies, delves into his book "Narratives from the Sephardic Atlantic," focusing on the lives of three Iberian crypto ...

Yeshiva University professors Olson, Perelis, and Fine, authors of "Jewish Religious Architecture: From Biblical Israel to Modern Judaism," explore how aesth...

Orthodox journalists Sivan Rahav-Meir and Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt explore the intersection of media, religion, and gender in a panel discussion at Yeshiva...

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...

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 ...

Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney discusses her motivations for authoring the Never Again Education Act, a bill designed to improve Holocaust education in U.S. schools...

Scholars Rovira Kaltwasser and Mudde offer an accessible overview of populism for a broad audience, discussing its various forms across the political spectru...

This episode introduces 'Take One,' a new weekday podcast delving into the Daf Yomi cycle of reading the Talmud, addressing Tractate Berakhot, page 2. The di...

Dr. Tomer Persico, a religions scholar, explores the concept of the Image of God in his upcoming book and its influence on Judaism and the world. This discus...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron delve into various significant topics this week, including Netanyahu's likely win in the Likud leadershi...

The recent incident at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, where guest speaker Kayum Ahmed likened Holocaust survivors to oppressors of Palestinians, has i...

"Not That Kind Of Rabbi" is a new podcast hosted by Ralph Benmergui. Join him as he explores various topics and discussions related to Judaism and beyond. Tu...

The Forward's annual "Sexiest Jewish Intellectual Alive (And One Dead)" awards celebrate the allure of Jewish intellect, featuring an eclectic range of celeb...

Congresswoman Nita Lowey's retirement after 32 years in office is discussed on the latest episode of People of the Pod. The podcast also explores the challen...

In "Life Between the Lines," Rav Dov Zinger discusses the importance of not just focusing on boundaries and content in education but also on the subtle inter...

TanakhCast #171 is part of a series that delves into the Tanakh, exploring and discussing four chapters at a time from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The podcast e...

Avishai Margalit, a prominent philosopher, delves into the themes of betrayal in his book "On Betrayal," examining the nuances between adultery, treason, apo...

Avishai Margalit, a prominent philosopher, delves into the intricacies of betrayal in his book "On Betrayal," examining the connections and distinctions amon...

The reminiscence of the Mendelssohn scholar Alexander Altmann reflects on his punctuality and devotion to studying Moses Mendelssohn's works, notably "Jerusa...

Dr. Ben Kasstan, a medical anthropologist, delves into his book "Making Bodies Kosher" in a conversation with Gilad Halpern and Dina Kraft. The book explores...

Dr. Ben Kasstan, a medical anthropologist at the University of Sussex and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, talks about his book "Making Bodies Kosher: The...

In each bi-weekly episode of TanakhCast, the hosts explore and discuss 4 chapters of the Hebrew Bible, covering a range from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The pod...

Sholem Aleichem College in Melbourne, founded over 40 years ago by ten families, remains a unique institution where Yiddish is a daily and integral part of e...

The text discusses the need for a more holistic approach to assessing success in Judaic Studies classrooms in Jewish day schools. It highlights that traditio...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the potential benefits of not having a government in Israel, suggesting that it might be better ...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the idea that not having a government in Israel might be better than having one, questioning the...

Comedian Nick Kroll joins the Unorthodox podcast to discuss 'Big Mouth,' his Netflix animated show about puberty and its Jewish influences, including memorie...

In the book "Was Yosef on the Spectrum? Understanding Joseph Through Torah, Midrash, and Classical Jewish Sources," Samuel J. Levine explores the idea of att...

This podcast delves into the complexities of divine providence in Jewish theology, highlighting the belief that God oversees every aspect of creation down to...

In TanakhCast #169, the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, exploring and discussing their meanings an...

The article suggests that American Jewish students facing hostility and ideological indoctrination in U.S. universities should consider studying in Israel wh...

TanakhCast #168 is an episode in a series that delves into the Tanakh, exploring four chapters at a time from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The podcast reflects o...

Roseanne Benjamin reflects on her delayed journey to learn Hebrew, despite her early exposure through Hebrew school and Jewish summer camp. Growing up in the...

The special episode celebrates the release of "The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia" by featuring insights from numerous celebrities and contributors who discuss v...

In TanakhCast episode #167, the discussion revolves around delving into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concluding with ...

The text discusses the challenges faced by liberal thinkers and educators in navigating the increasingly restrictive and intolerant attitudes prevalent on co...

"Sin-a-gogue: Sin and Failure in Jewish Thought" by David Bashevkin delves into the taboo subject of sin in Judaism, emphasizing the importance of discussing...

Four feminist law professors at Harvard Law School, including Janet Halley and Jeannie Suk Gersen, have criticized the unfairness of campus Title IX tribunal...

The U.S. Education Department has urged Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to revise their Middle East Studies program, citi...