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Shemini Atzeret, a festival often overshadowed by Simchat Torah, is described as a paradox, lacking specific customs but providing a creative opportunity for...

The author mentions having recently read Paul Johnson's short biography of Churchill and starting Antonia Fraser's book "Boadicea's Chariot," which focuses o...

In a podcast discussion, Rob Long discusses the late Dianne Feinstein's career, the recent end of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, and the successf...

The commenter congratulates John for recommending author Ross Thomas, expressing a personal fondness for Thomas' works and noting that "Briarpatch" is not pa...

James Kirchick discusses the recent chaos following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, addressing the criticism of President Joe Biden. The conversation a...

In a recent podcast episode, the COMMENTARY crew explores their methods for gathering daily information and their approach to reading books. They also delve ...

In a podcast episode dedicated to listener questions, the discussion revolves around maintaining friendships across the political divide. The hosts explore t...

Mat and Julie Tonti, based in Silver Spring, MD, are transforming the diary of Glckl bas Lieb, a 17th-century Jewish woman from Hamburg, into a graphic novel...

The podcast "Conversations We Love" features an episode with Jonathan Freedland, a celebrated author of "The Escape Artist," a bestselling book that tells th...

Noah Rothman joins the original hosts of the Commentary podcast for a special episode filled with concerns about the situation in Ukraine, worries about the ...

The text discusses the controversy surrounding the inclusion of Tanya's statements in general discussions of issues, particularly within the context of the V...

Sarah Silverman, a comedian and podcaster, is featured in Episode 372 of Unorthodox, discussing her new Jewish comedy special, Someone You Love, and sharing ...

The "Over the Hill" podcast episode discusses the historical significance of the Yiddish advice column "A Bintel Brief" in helping Jewish immigrants navigate...

For those observing Tishah B'Av and searching for engaging ways to reflect during this solemn day, Jewish Action Magazine offers a curated selection of books...

Jake Tapper, known for his role as CNN's chief Washington correspondent, has released his third novel, "All the Demons Are Here," a political thriller set in...

Joseph Berger, a former New York Times journalist, shares insights from his book "Elie Wiesel: Confronting the Silence," which is the first English-language ...

Anne Berest's novel, "The Postcard," expertly combines memoir and fiction to explore her French family's Holocaust history. Driven by a mysterious postcard l...

Isabel Kershner, a reporter for the New York Times, talks about her book "The Land of Hope and Fear: Israel's Battle for its Inner Soul," exploring complex i...

Hadley Freemannow, a well-known journalist, shares her struggle with anorexia, OCD, and substance abuse in her memoir "Good Girls: A Story and Study of Anore...

Author Helen Schulman, known for her previous works in fiction, has released a new novel titled Lucky Dogs, which follows the intertwined lives of two women,...

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anne Applebaum discusses lessons for Israel from Poland and Hungary regarding democracy. The Israeli military's role in the...

Daniel Weizmann's debut novel, "The Last Songbird," spearheads a new series of mystery thrillers set along the Pacific Coast Highway. The novel follows prota...

Professor Sidra DeKoven Ezrahi, from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, explores the intersection of politics and poetry in her book "Figuring Jerusalem: Po...

This episode of Unorthodox discusses the unusual discovery of Hitler-branded cocaine. The guest, David Cowan, talks about his documentary Afghan Dreamers, fe...

Israeli literary figure Etgar Keret discusses defending democracy, storytelling, and heartwarming stories about his late mother in a recent interview. The co...

Stacey Agdern, a romance novelist, focuses on breaking Jewish stereotypes by highlighting the sex appeal of Jewish athletes in her niche of romance novels fe...

In the podcast episode Unorthodox 2.0: Ep. 364, a new co-host, Joshua Malina, is introduced and his involvement in the play Leopoldstadt on Broadway is highl...

In this podcast episode featuring Eli Lake, the discussion revolves around the Durham report, which scrutinizes the FBI's actions concerning its investigatio...

In his new book "The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism," Martin Wolf explores how the shortcomings of the late 20th-century economic system have impacted gover...

Sarra Coppia Sullam, a Jewish woman from 17th century Venice, is renowned for hosting literary salons and being accused of heresy publicly. Her life also inc...

In this episode of Unorthodox, Rabbi Ari Lamm discusses the spiritual aspects of the NBA Playoffs, while journalist Gabby Deutch explores the unsolved murder...

The podcast discusses a Pew Research poll revealing that a majority of Americans believe life was better 50 years ago despite challenges like a losing war, w...

In a podcast episode titled "Mother's Boy," the hosts discuss the upcoming coronation of King Charles in London and the unique relationship between the King ...

In a new Canadian children's book titled "Steve and Eve Save the Planet: I Can Hear Your Heart Beep," orphaned polar bear Steve and electric vehicle Eve team...

Unorthodox's latest episode delves into the Israeli protests and broader context, featuring guest Jonathan Rosen discussing his book "The Best Minds." The sh...

In a discussion on the podcast, Liel Leibovitz talks about his article in COMMENTARY magazine titled "The Return of Paganism." He also provides insights into...

The Sassoon Codex, an important Jewish manuscript, is set to be auctioned by Sothebys with an estimated bid of 30 million. This codex is associated with Sass...

In a conversation with Yonit and Jonathan, literary giant Malcolm Gladwell discusses his impact on popularizing non-fiction, the negative effects of social m...

In a light-hearted yet critical take on the Harry Potter universe in light of J.K. Rowling's controversies and Jewish sensitivity, the article suggests humor...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss the kashrut of green eggs and ham, and feature Arielle Nissenblatt, an audio producer, and Andrea Wakefield,...

The Promised Podcast Pesach-Palooza! Edition features a collection of beloved Passover stories and discussions by the podcast hosts, highlighting the annual ...

In Franz Kafka's story "Before the Law," a man from the country seeks entry into a metaphorical law but is continually delayed by a gatekeeper, serving as an...

Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron discuss the recent events in Israel, questioning Benjamin Netanyahu's actions and sanity following a period of political turmo...

In a recent episode of Unholy Podcast, the hosts Yonit and Jonathan, along with special guest Ilana Dayan, discuss the ongoing protests and internal debate w...

Renowned Yiddish poet Rivka Basman Ben-Hayim, an influential figure in Jewish literature, passed away at the age of 98. Born in Lithuania in 1925, Basman Ben...

The CJN's Honourable Menschen series pays tribute to recently deceased Jewish Canadians in the arts. The youngest profiled is Ben Ben Chimol, a 17-year-old a...

This episode of Unorthodox features Hen Mazzig discussing fighting online antisemitism and his book "The Wrong Kind of Jew: a Mizrahi Manifesto," along with ...

The article explores the complex relationship between Charles Dickens and antisemitism as reflected in his works. Morris Meyer, a journalist writing in the e...

In discussing Congress' action against the ideological reshaping of retirement funds by the left and its implications for ESG investing, the text also addres...

The novels of Roald Dahl are undergoing revisions to align with modern standards, removing language considered offensive. The changes aim to make the books m...