The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Dems Are Not Playing 4-D Chess
15 Jul 2021
The text discusses skepticism regarding the belief that Biden and the Democrats have a masterful plan to pass a $3.5 trillion spending bill. It also question...
15 Jul 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Five ways to tackle anti-Semitism
15 Jul 2021
This episode covers the highlights of three significant events held on July 14, focused on combating antisemitism through community input, political action, ...
15 Jul 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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TikTok star Josh Zilberberg dishes on his Canadian Jewish roots
14 Jul 2021
This episode features TikTok star Josh Zilberberg, a Canadian Jewish influencer who discusses his unexpected rise to fame and his efforts to address antisemi...
14 Jul 2021
Tablet
Jews Should Not Echo the Claim of ‘Systemic Police Racism’
6 Jul 2021
The article argues against the popular narrative of systemic racism within American policing, suggesting that this perspective is detrimental to both Black c...
6 Jul 2021
Forward
Rutgers Hillel director is leaving his post after 20 years. He’s worried about Jewish student life at the school.
1 Jul 2021
Andrew Getraer, the outgoing director of Rutgers University Hillel, reflects on the dual nature of Jewish life at the university as he steps down after two d...
1 Jul 2021
Jewish Insider
A Jewish man, Levi Marhabi, is being held hostage by Yemen’s Houthi rebels
16 Jun 2021
Levi Marhabi, a Jewish man, remains imprisoned by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen despite a court order for his release, highlighting the severe perse...
16 Jun 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Irwin Cotler: Canada needs action, not words, to combat anti-Semitism
14 Jun 2021
Irwin Cotler, a prominent Canadian Jewish human rights lawyer, will lead a newly announced national summit on antisemitism as Canada aims to address rising h...
14 Jun 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How London's Jews are helping their Muslim neighbours
9 Jun 2021
The episode discusses the Jewish community's solidarity with their Muslim neighbors after a tragic hate-motivated killing of a Muslim family in London, Ontar...
9 Jun 2021
Unorthodox
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Presenting 'The Deal with Nissim Black'
3 Jun 2021
Nissim Black hosts a compelling conversation with Eve Barlow about Jewish identity and the challenges of navigating anti-Semitism in different cultural conte...
3 Jun 2021
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Back to Normal? - with special guest Bianna Golodryga
28 May 2021
The text discusses ongoing tensions despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with a focus on global reactions and the prevalence of antisemitic remarks,...
28 May 2021
Forward
Police found lots of Nazi paraphernalia at home of ‘Camp Auschwitz’ suspect
28 May 2021
Federal authorities discovered a significant amount of Nazi and white supremacist materials at the home of Robert Keith Packer, who gained infamy for wearing...
28 May 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Pandemic’s End
25 May 2021
Positive COVID-19 tests in the United States are declining to historic lows, with deaths and hospitalizations resembling those of a regular flu season, indic...
25 May 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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It's the Pick-Your-Own-Topic Show!
24 May 2021
Panelists on a discussion show cover various topics including the comparison between anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, the potential actions of the Biden admin...
24 May 2021
Tablet
Street Violence as a Political Tool
24 May 2021
The article argues that the Democratic Party utilizes street violence as a political tool to consolidate power among its various supporters, much like certai...
24 May 2021
Forward
Opinion | As antisemitism skyrockets, both the left and the right have abandoned U.S. Jews
21 May 2021
In a poignant opinion piece, Sruli Fruchter discusses the alarming rise in antisemitism, particularly following the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the perceived ...
21 May 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Violence Against Jews and the Democrats’ Complicity
21 May 2021
There is a growing trend of street violence targeting American Jews, which some argue is being encouraged by progressives in the Democratic establishment. De...
21 May 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Defending against campus anti-Semitism
21 May 2021
This episode delves into the challenges faced by Jewish students in Canada amidst the recent Israel-Gaza conflict, highlighting acts of anti-Semitism and cam...
21 May 2021
Jewish Insider
Hoboken’s first Sikh mayor is on the front lines of fighting antisemitism
5 May 2021
Ravi Bhalla, Hoboken's first Sikh mayor, prioritizes fighting discrimination and building an inclusive community. He has close ties with the Jewish community...
5 May 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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The Origins and Need for Jewish Heritage Month
4 May 2021
In this episode, Ellin Bessner discusses the significance of Canadian Jewish Heritage Month with former politicians Linda Frum and Michael Levitt, who were i...
4 May 2021
Forward
Biden in Jewish heritage month message nods to Chuck Schumer and Doug Emhoff for setting precedents
3 May 2021
In his proclamation for Jewish American Heritage Month, President Joe Biden highlighted significant Jewish milestones, noting the historic achievements of Do...
3 May 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Who’s Doing the Culture Warring Here?
27 Apr 2021
The podcast highlights a protest in France against the unjust verdict in the anti-Semitic murder case of Sarah Halimi, showcasing resilience and supporting Z...
27 Apr 2021
Forward
Opinion | The IHRA antisemitism definition is supposed to protect people like me. It won’t.
22 Apr 2021
Isaac Brooks Fishman, an Orthodox Jew and attorney in DC, critiques the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism for failing to effectively protect against an...
22 Apr 2021
Forward
ADL may have violated Wikipedia rules — editing its own entries
9 Apr 2021
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) recently halted a project where its staff members edited Wikipedia entries using pseudonyms, potentially violating Wikipedia...
9 Apr 2021
Forward
Community | The IHRA definition isn’t perfect. But its critics aren’t making things better.
6 Apr 2021
Mark Goldfeder critiques the efforts of the Nexus Task Force in proposing a replacement for the established IHRA definition of antisemitism. He argues that, ...
6 Apr 2021
Jewish Review of Books
Samson Raphael Hirsch’s Attack on Liberal Christian Bigotry and American Slavery
1 Apr 2021
In 1840, amid a theological dispute within Protestantism regarding the relationship between the Old and New Testaments and Judaism and Christianity, Chief Ra...
1 Apr 2021
Forward
Leading Jewish scholars say BDS, one-state solution are not antisemitic
25 Mar 2021
Leading Jewish scholars have released the Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism (JDA), offering a new framework that distinguishes between anti-Zionism and a...
25 Mar 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Can Anyone Feel Shame Anymore?
23 Mar 2021
The text discusses the idea of a crisis in confidence in modern times, exemplified by former Trump campaign attorney Sidney Powell disowning her claims of el...
23 Mar 2021
Forward
Marjorie Taylor Greene has a new spin on the Jewish space lasers remark
18 Mar 2021
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a controversial Republican representative, expressed her hurt over allegations of antisemitism in a recent interview with an Orthodox...
18 Mar 2021
Forward
With backing of liberal Jewish leaders, new definition distances Israel criticism from claims of antisemitism
16 Mar 2021
In response to ongoing debates about the boundaries of antisemitism, the Nexus Task Force, supported by prominent liberal Jewish leaders, has proposed a new ...
16 Mar 2021
Tablet
A New Zionist Congress Is Born
16 Mar 2021
The New Zionist Congress has been established by Jewish college students to counter rising anti-Semitism and anti-Israel sentiment on campuses. They aim to e...
16 Mar 2021
Jewish Insider
At 80 years old, human rights lawyer Irwin Cotler is busier than ever
15 Mar 2021
Irwin Cotler, an 80-year-old human rights lawyer and former Canadian minister, remains deeply involved in defending political prisoners worldwide, such as Sa...
15 Mar 2021
Menschwarmers
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S2E4 - The NBA Reckons with anti-Semitism
14 Mar 2021
In a recent episode of Menschwarmers, outrage sparked when Miami Heat player Meyers Leonard used an anti-Semitic slur on a public broadcast, prompting discus...
14 Mar 2021
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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An Unorthodox Week
5 Mar 2021
The Israeli high court decision recognizing reform and conservative conversions prompts discussion on Jewish identity. Despite Corbyn’s exit, antisemitism re...
5 Mar 2021
Forward
Design firm takes responsibility for CPAC stage controversy
3 Mar 2021
Design Foundry, the design firm responsible for the controversial stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in 2021, has taken full respon...
3 Mar 2021
Forward
Sketches of Emile Zola and Alfred Dreyfus’ trials open a window to a scandalous past
19 Feb 2021
Recently acquired courtroom sketches from the trials of Alfred Dreyfus and Emile Zola are now held at the Museum of Art and History of Judaism in Paris. Crea...
19 Feb 2021
Jewish Insider
North Carolina’s lieutenant governor has Jewish community on high alert
19 Feb 2021
North Carolina's Republican Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson sparked controversy by protesting an editorial cartoon depicting Republican school board appoin...
19 Feb 2021
Forward
Gina Carano should watch ‘The Mandalorian’ before she makes Holocaust analogies
11 Feb 2021
Gina Carano, known for her role in Disney+'s The Mandalorian, faced backlash after sharing a social media post that compared political divisiveness in the U....
11 Feb 2021
Tablet
The Flames of Anti-Semitism Are Growing Higher, Fueled by Both the Left and Right
5 Feb 2021
In the aftermath of 2020's upheavals, including COVID-19 and racial justice protests, the flames of antisemitism are intensifying across ideological spectrum...
5 Feb 2021
Forward
Every antisemitic thing Marjorie Taylor Greene has said and done (so far)
4 Feb 2021
The article details multiple instances of antisemitic rhetoric and conspiracy theories perpetuated by U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. It highligh...
4 Feb 2021
Forward
Jewish groups condemn Marjorie Taylor Greene. Her response: ‘I will never back down.’
30 Jan 2021
U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has stirred controversy by promoting an antisemitic conspiracy theory involving the Rothschild family and Californ...
30 Jan 2021
Forward
Can we laugh at Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ‘Jewish lasers?’
29 Jan 2021
In this article, PJ Grisar of the Forward explores the bizarre and antisemitic conspiracy theory promoted by U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene about...
29 Jan 2021
Forward
Nazi collaborator monuments around the world
27 Jan 2021
Lev Golinkin's investigative piece in the Forward explores monuments worldwide that commemorate individuals who collaborated with Nazi Germany during the Hol...
27 Jan 2021
Unorthodox
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Q’ing Up: Ep. 258
14 Jan 2021
This episode explores the anti-Semitic roots of conspiracy theories, with a focus on the QAnon phenomenon, through an insightful discussion with researcher M...
14 Jan 2021
Forward
Elissa Slotkin, the last Jewish Democratic holdout, joins calls to impeach Trump
12 Jan 2021
Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a Jewish Democratic moderate from Michigan, has announced her support for impeaching President Donald Trump a second time, making her th...
12 Jan 2021
Forward
After ‘Camp Auschwitz’ sweatshirt gains notoriety, many copycat versions spread online
7 Jan 2021
The disturbing appearance of a "Camp Auschwitz" sweatshirt worn by a participant in the U.S. Capitol riot led to a surge in copycat merchandise online, explo...
7 Jan 2021
Forward
Maybe now we’ll crack down on the alt-right
7 Jan 2021
The tumultuous events of January 6, 2021, when a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, underscore the dangers posed by white supremacist groups, which have...
7 Jan 2021
Forward
Man wearing ‘Camp Auschwitz’ shirt among mob who stormed U.S. Capitol
7 Jan 2021
Amidst the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol insurrection, an individual was spotted wearing a "Camp Auschwitz" sweatshirt, featuring imagery and phrases directly...
7 Jan 2021
Forward
‘Star Wars’ fanboy. Bar mitzvah boy. Senator? Jews react to Jon Ossoff’s path to victory
6 Jan 2021
Jon Ossoff, a 33-year-old documentary film producer, is on the verge of potentially winning a U.S. Senate seat, which would have significant implications in ...
6 Jan 2021
Tablet
Zionism and Bolshevism
17 Dec 2020
The text discusses the intertwined dynamics of Zionism and Bolshevism during the years preceding and during World War I. It highlights events such as the Men...
17 Dec 2020
Forward
Debate | Should the Biden Administration adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism?
15 Dec 2020
The article discusses the debate over whether the Biden administration should adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of ant...
15 Dec 2020