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The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Ahead of Earth Day, a new Canadian kids book tackles climate anxiety—with a dose of Jewish soul 20 Apr 2023
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...
20 Apr 2023
Unorthodox headphones Coming Home: Ep. 359 20 Apr 2023
Unorthodox's latest episode delves into the Israeli protests and broader context, featuring guest Jonathan Rosen discussing his book "The Best Minds." The sh...
20 Apr 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Israel and the New Paganism 18 Apr 2023
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...
18 Apr 2023
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #134 - The Sassoon Codex 14 Apr 2023
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...
14 Apr 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Conversations We Love: Malcolm Gladwell 14 Apr 2023
In a conversation with Yonit and Jonathan, literary giant Malcolm Gladwell discusses his impact on popularizing non-fiction, the negative effects of social m...
14 Apr 2023
Forward A 'Harry Potter' reboot is coming — here are our unsolicited ideas for Jewish plotlines 13 Apr 2023
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...
13 Apr 2023
Unorthodox headphones Listen and Learn: Ep. 358 13 Apr 2023
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,...
13 Apr 2023
Promised Podcast headphones The “Promised Podcast Pesach-Palooza!” Edition 5 Apr 2023
The Promised Podcast Pesach-Palooza! Edition features a collection of beloved Passover stories and discussions by the podcast hosts, highlighting the annual ...
5 Apr 2023
Sources Jews at the Gates of Law 4 Apr 2023
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...
4 Apr 2023
Promised Podcast headphones The “Not with a Bang, But with a Press Conference” Edition 30 Mar 2023
Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron discuss the recent events in Israel, questioning Benjamin Netanyahu's actions and sanity following a period of political turmo...
30 Mar 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Showdown (With Special Guest Ilana Dayan) 24 Mar 2023
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...
24 Mar 2023
Forward Yiddish poet Rivka Basman Ben-Hayim has died at 98 23 Mar 2023
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...
23 Mar 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones The CJN’s Honourable Menschen returns to honour Jewish Canadians we recently lost from the world of arts 16 Mar 2023
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...
16 Mar 2023
Unorthodox headphones Bunny Business: Ep. 353 16 Mar 2023
This episode of Unorthodox features Hen Mazzig discussing fighting online antisemitism and his book "The Wrong Kind of Jew: a Mizrahi Manifesto," along with ...
16 Mar 2023
Forward Charles Dickens: A friend of the Jews? 7 Mar 2023
The article explores the complex relationship between Charles Dickens and antisemitism as reflected in his works. Morris Meyer, a journalist writing in the e...
7 Mar 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Beating Back Woke Corporatism 2 Mar 2023
In discussing Congress' action against the ideological reshaping of retirement funds by the left and its implications for ESG investing, the text also addres...
2 Mar 2023
Tablet Salman Rushdie’s New Novel Is Stuck in the ’90s 27 Feb 2023
Salman Rushdie's latest novel, "Victory City," is a vivid, imaginative exploration set in the 1300s, encapsulating his long-standing advocacy for open societ...
27 Feb 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones [Title Redacted by Sensitivity Reader] 23 Feb 2023
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...
23 Feb 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Stephen Kaplan’s last motorcycle trip nearly killed him. Here’s how he survived with his wife’s help 23 Feb 2023
Stephen Kaplan, a Toronto executive, survived a near-fatal motorcycle accident in Alaska with the help of his wife, Danielle. The accident left him with a br...
23 Feb 2023
Unorthodox headphones New Wave: Ep. 349 16 Feb 2023
In the "New Wave: Ep. 349" episode of Unorthodox, discussions include whether Jews celebrate Valentine's Day, featuring David Sax discussing his book "The Fu...
16 Feb 2023
Forward YIVO digitizes writer Chaim Grade’s archive, a Yiddish treasure with a soap opera backstory 5 Feb 2023
YIVO Institute for Jewish Research has completed the digitization of the extensive archives of Chaim Grade, a significant Yiddish writer whose legacy was fie...
5 Feb 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Everything, Everywhere, All At Once - with special guest Etgar Keret 27 Jan 2023
In a podcast episode titled "Everything, Everywhere, All At Once," Yonit and Jonathan interview renowned Israeli writer Etgar Keret during Holocaust Remembra...
27 Jan 2023
Forward In Kafka's diaries, harsh criticism and sympathetic fascination for his fellow Jews 23 Jan 2023
The new translation of Franz Kafka’s diaries offers insights into his evolving views on Judaism, highlighting his fascination with Jewish culture and his cri...
23 Jan 2023
Forward A new translation of Franz Kafka’s diaries restores much of his Jewish musings 12 Jan 2023
Franz Kafka, the renowned Czech author known for his works on loneliness and alienation, is revealed in a new translation of his diaries to have had a more n...
12 Jan 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones The Movies We Loved in 2022 28 Dec 2022
In a discussion about movies in 2022, the group shares their opinions on films they enjoyed or disliked. Abe liked "The Banshees of Inisherin" and "Moonage D...
28 Dec 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones The Books We Loved in 2022 26 Dec 2022
In a special Christmas podcast episode, the hosts discuss and share the books they enjoyed reading in 2022. The episode highlights the favorite books of the ...
26 Dec 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones A Tale of Two Flags 22 Dec 2022
Volodymyr Zelensky delivered an impactful and uplifting speech in the United States capital, which was well-received for its substance and positive tone. The...
22 Dec 2022
Forward At 89, Cormac McCarthy has created his first Jewish characters — not that it matters 19 Dec 2022
In his latest novels, "The Passenger" and "Stella Maris," Cormac McCarthy introduces his first Jewish characters, Bobby and Alicia Western. While the plot is...
19 Dec 2022
Forward Was Josef K. only guilty of the crime of being Jewish? 5 Dec 2022
Orson Welles' film "The Trial," based on Franz Kafka's novel, follows Josef K., played by Anthony Perkins, as he navigates a surreal world of arrest and conf...
5 Dec 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Special Guest Malcolm Gladwell 18 Nov 2022
Malcolm Gladwell, a prominent figure known for his in-depth explorations of human behavior and historical events, joins the hosts of Unholy for a conversatio...
18 Nov 2022
Bonjour Chai headphones I'll Read What She's Reading 11 Nov 2022
With winter holidays approaching, the podcast delves into the phenomenon of Jewish romance novels, exploring their popularity among both Jewish and non-Jewis...
11 Nov 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones It's a Crime 4 Nov 2022
In a recent discussion, author and columnist James Kirchick highlighted Democratic pollster Stanley Greenberg's critique of his party's handling of crime iss...
4 Nov 2022
Forward Still pining for John McCain, a 'Big Guy' seeks to take back his country 2 Nov 2022
In an interview with A.M. Homes about her new novel, "The Unfolding," the discussion explores the intersection of political and domestic themes through the n...
2 Nov 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones 'Hana's Suitcase' marks 20 years of teaching young readers about the Holocaust 26 Oct 2022
In this episode, Ellin Bessner discusses the 20th anniversary of the book "Hana's Suitcase" and its enduring impact on Holocaust education. Author Karen Levi...
26 Oct 2022
Forward Why Arthur Miller paid a price for greatness 25 Oct 2022
Arthur Miller's complex relationship with his Jewish identity and personal life intricately influenced his acclaimed body of work, as explored in John Lahr's...
25 Oct 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones The Burden and The Gift - with special guest Nicole Krauss 30 Sep 2022
Acclaimed author Nicole Krauss joins a discussion on Judaism, writing, and Israel, with hosts Yonit and Jonathan on the Unholy Podcast during the reflective ...
30 Sep 2022
Forward She was Ruth Bader Ginsburg's friend and frequent dining partner — was that kosher? 12 Sep 2022
Nina Totenberg's memoir, "Dinners With Ruth," chronicles her friendship with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, highlighting their shared experiences...
12 Sep 2022
What Matters Now headphones After writing the great Jewy-American novel, author Elyssa Friedland's back 6 Sep 2022
Elyssa Friedland discusses her latest novel, "The Most Likely Club," which features a Jewish flavor in its characters and explores themes of friendship and m...
6 Sep 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Nobody Knows Anything 24 Aug 2022
In a recent podcast, Eliana Johnson discussed the intriguing outcomes of the recent primaries and special elections, highlighting their potential implication...
24 Aug 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Conversations We Love: Scott Galloway 19 Aug 2022
In a recent episode, the hosts of the podcast "Conversations We Love" reflected on their discussion with Professor Scott Galloway, a marketing expert and bes...
19 Aug 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Fishing Expeditions Sometimes Catch Big Marlins 15 Aug 2022
The podcast discusses recent events including the search warrant at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago and an attack on Salman Rushdie. These incidents highlight the ...
15 Aug 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones A Tragic Fourth of July 5 Jul 2022
Matthew Continetti joined a podcast on the publication day of Noah Rothman's book "The Rise of the New Puritans" to discuss the book, the tragic massacre at ...
5 Jul 2022
Promised Podcast headphones The “People” Edition 30 Jun 2022
In "The People Edition," the podcast features Sally, Miriam, Ohad, Don, and Noah sharing stories of inspiring individuals who have enhanced our lives, emphas...
30 Jun 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Our Diamond Jubilee - with special guest Ira Glass 3 Jun 2022
"In celebration of their Diamond Jubilee, the hosts of the Unholy podcast welcomed special guest Ira Glass, known for his groundbreaking work on 'This Americ...
3 Jun 2022
Promised Podcast headphones The “Future of the Past” Edition 19 May 2022
In a discussion led by Miriam Herschlag, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron, they delve into three significant topics including Nakba Day's commemoration, Israel'...
19 May 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones For thriller novelist Samantha Bailey, Jewish maternal anxiety is storytelling inspiration 19 May 2022
In this episode, thriller novelist Samantha Bailey discusses how Jewish maternal anxieties have influenced her storytelling, particularly in her latest suspe...
19 May 2022
Tablet Night at Meron 18 May 2022
S. Yizhar, a pioneering figure in Hebrew literature, published his first story in 1938, marking a shift in Israeli literary circles as it reflected the persp...
18 May 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Rejecting Your Own Liberty 13 May 2022
Naomi Schaefer Riley discusses the legacy of Midge Decter, highlighting her commitment to defending liberty through an open letter signed by numerous individ...
13 May 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Erasing the Divide Between the Personal and Political 10 May 2022
Contributing editor Eli Lake discusses the lend-lease legislation supporting Ukraine and the concerns about threats surrounding Supreme Court justices' homes...
10 May 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Field Commander Cohen – with special guest Matti Friedman 6 May 2022
Journalist Matti Friedman discusses his book "Who By Fire: Leonard Cohen in the Sinai" on the Field Commander Cohen podcast with hosts Yonit and Jonathan, de...
6 May 2022