Forward
Over beers, a Hasidic widower challenges our assumptions
1 Jul 2022
"Menashe" is a film based on the true story of a Hasidic widower, Menashe Lustig, struggling to raise his son in a strict religious community that does not a...
1 Jul 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
headphones
‘Stranger Things' in Ukraine and America
30 Jun 2022
The podcast discussion covers a range of topics, including the upcoming release of the last season of Netflix's popular series "Stranger Things" and its port...
30 Jun 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
headphones
Ellis Jacob, CEO of Cineplex, is banking on blockbusters to recover from COVID and inflation
29 Jun 2022
The episode features an in-depth conversation with Ellis Jacob, CEO of Cineplex, discussing the challenges and strategies of reviving the cinema industry pos...
29 Jun 2022
Forward
Was ‘Blazing Saddles’ better than ‘Young Frankenstein?’ — Mel Brooks’ films ranked from 11-to-1
28 Jun 2022
Mel Brooks, the legendary comedian and filmmaker, is known for creating a distinct genre of parody films that have entertained audiences for decades. In Dan ...
28 Jun 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
headphones
Meet the real rabbi who starred in Drake’s controversial new music video
20 Jun 2022
In this episode of The CJN Daily, Ari Sitnik discusses his unexpected role officiating Drake’s controversial wedding in the singer's new music video. Despite...
20 Jun 2022
Forward
A giant of acting forever changed by the German occupation of his homeland
18 Jun 2022
Jean-Louis Trintignant, the celebrated French actor who passed away at 91, left a complex legacy interwoven with the experiences of Jewish colleagues and Fra...
18 Jun 2022
Forward
'Tehran' gained Glenn Close but lost its Persian flavor
2 Jun 2022
The Israeli thriller "Tehran," now featuring Glenn Close, has arguably lost its cultural depth in its second season. The show, which initially captivated aud...
2 Jun 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
headphones
Guns, Pride and Power
27 May 2022
Yonit and Jonathan discuss the well-regulated gun culture in Israel compared to the U.S. following a tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. They also touch on the groundb...
27 May 2022
Tablet
“What Is ‘A Year of Saying Kaddish?’”
27 May 2022
Mayim Bialik, known for her roles in sitcoms, neuroscience Ph.D., parenting books author, and observant Jew, discussed her experience mourning her father by ...
27 May 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
headphones
Coalition Crisis, AIPAC and an Interview with Mayim Bialik
20 May 2022
The latest episode discusses the ongoing coalition crisis in Israel, with PM Bennett facing challenges in maintaining his government's stability, potentially...
20 May 2022
Unorthodox
headphones
Big Bang Slice: Ep. 317
12 May 2022
This episode of Unorthodox features actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik discussing her new film 'As They Made Us,' which delves into Jewish themes and pe...
12 May 2022
Menschwarmers
headphones
S3E9 - Barry Levinson's 'The Survivor' shows the traumatic background to Jewish sports heroes
12 May 2022
"The Survivor" by Barry Levinson delves into the story of Harry Haft, a Jewish Auschwitz survivor who was forced to box fellow prisoners for survival. The fi...
12 May 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
headphones
Behind the bread: Melina 'Saucy Soprano' Schein on how she won Wall of Bakers
5 May 2022
In this episode, Melina Schein, also known as the Saucy Soprano, discusses her victory on the TV show "Wall of Bakers" and shares insights into her personal ...
5 May 2022
Forward
Jennifer Grey knows you care about her nose
3 May 2022
Jennifer Grey's memoir, "Out of the Corner," sheds light on her experiences with her nose job, which became infamous and arguably altered the trajectory of h...
3 May 2022
Tablet
Making the Survivor
28 Apr 2022
"The Survivor" is a film directed by Barry Levinson and based on the true story of Arnot Lembergers, a Jewish man who helped save Jews during the Holocaust w...
28 Apr 2022
Forward
On Al Pacino’s 80th birthday, his secret Jewish history
25 Apr 2022
Al Pacino, known for his iconic portrayals of Italian and Latino characters, also has a lesser-known history of depicting Jewish figures on screen and stage....
25 Apr 2022
Bonjour Chai
headphones
Mayim and Yayin
21 Apr 2022
Mayim Bialik, known for her roles in The Big Bang Theory and as the host of Jeopardy!, has ventured into writing and directing with her debut film, As They M...
21 Apr 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
headphones
Mask Chaos, Saudi Chaos, Disney Chaos
20 Apr 2022
The podcast addresses the current issues surrounding confusion regarding mask policies, critiques of the Biden administration's handling of Saudi Arabia, and...
20 Apr 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
headphones
The Biden Family Business
8 Apr 2022
In a podcast discussing mainstream media revisionism surrounding Hunter Biden and his uncle, the focus is on what Joe Biden, Hunter's father, might have know...
8 Apr 2022
Bonjour Chai
headphones
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
31 Mar 2022
This episode of Bonjour Chai discusses the latest statistical findings on hate crimes targeting Jews, highlighting potential disparities in reporting across ...
31 Mar 2022
Promised Podcast
headphones
The “New Worlds & Old” Edition
31 Mar 2022
In a discussion led by Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron, several topics are covered, including the remarkable assembly of foreign ministe...
31 Mar 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
headphones
Why Are We So Fascinated by the Slap?
29 Mar 2022
The podcast discusses the continued fascination with the Will Smith and Chris Rock slap incident, questioning if its triviality contributes to the public int...
29 Mar 2022
Forward
Timothee Chalamet’s bare chest at the Oscars wasn’t surprising. But it was hot.
28 Mar 2022
Timothée Chalamet's outfit at the 2022 Oscars, a black sequined Louis Vuitton women's jacket paired with Cartier necklaces and a bare chest, marked a signifi...
28 Mar 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
headphones
Servants of the People
23 Mar 2022
In a recent podcast, the discussion centers on Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's assertion that she cannot define what it means to be a woman due...
23 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
headphones
Mishpacha Feud: Behind the scenes of this Thornhill family's game show victory
16 Mar 2022
This episode recounts the experience of the Kestelman family from Thornhill, Ontario, as they participated in Family Feud Canada, bringing Jewish representat...
16 Mar 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
headphones
"We Have to Win This War"- with special guest Anne Applebaum
11 Mar 2022
As the war in Ukraine heats up, hosts Yonit and Jonathan are joined by Pulitzer Prize winning author Anne Applebaum to talk about Zelenskyy, Putin, Bennett, ...
11 Mar 2022
Forward
Nominated for 13 Oscars, she hasn’t won one yet — that’s a record
8 Mar 2022
Diane Warren, celebrated songwriter, holds a record for the most Oscar nominations without a win, boasting thirteen nods in the Best Original Song category. ...
8 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
headphones
Out of the Dragons' Den and into the fire: Amy Rosen on her 'humiliating' TV debut and new show
3 Mar 2022
Amy Rosen, a Jewish baking entrepreneur, discusses her challenging experience on CBC's Dragons' Den where she faltered over sales figures but found redemptio...
3 Mar 2022
Menschwarmers
headphones
S3E4 - Inside HBO's 'Winning Time' with writer Jeff Pearlman
1 Mar 2022
"Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" is a new HBO Max series focusing on the 1980s "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers, featuring iconic figures like Mag...
1 Mar 2022
Forward
Roblox, popular kids’ computer game, removes virtual Nazi gas chambers
22 Feb 2022
Roblox, a popular online gaming platform, faced backlash after users discovered a game simulating a Nazi concentration camp, complete with virtual gas chambe...
22 Feb 2022
Bonjour Chai
headphones
Parliamentary Cop
17 Feb 2022
This episode of Bonjour Chai pays tribute to the late Canadian filmmaker Ivan Reitman, discussing his impact on Hollywood and his Jewish identity shaped by h...
17 Feb 2022
Forward
‘Sex with Hitler’ is a video game that…is what it says
15 Feb 2022
A controversial new video game, 'Sex with Hitler,' recently released on the gaming platform Steam, has sparked mixed reactions. The game features a bizarrely...
15 Feb 2022
Unorthodox
headphones
Old School: Ep. 305
10 Feb 2022
This episode features a discussion with writer Chuck Klosterman about his latest book, "The Nineties," exploring why he sees this decade as the last real one...
10 Feb 2022
Not That Kind of Rabbi
headphones
Jeremy Hotz
10 Feb 2022
Jeremy Hotz, a stand-up comedian, initially appeared nervous on stage, which was later revealed to be due to his extreme anxiety disorder. Despite this, he i...
10 Feb 2022
Call Me Back
headphones
Hollywood, China & Cold War 2, with The Wall Street Journal’s Erich Scwartzel
4 Feb 2022
This episode explores the complex interplay between Hollywood and China, highlighting how the Chinese market has shaped American film production due to econo...
4 Feb 2022
Forward
Whoopi Goldberg says ‘The Holocaust isn’t about race’
1 Feb 2022
Whoopi Goldberg sparked controversy on "The View" by asserting that the Holocaust "isn't about race," but about "man's inhumanity to man," distinguishing bet...
1 Feb 2022
Promised Podcast
headphones
The “Ghosts” Edition
27 Jan 2022
The episode discussed various topics, including a man confessing to being a murderer in Tantura during the 1948 war, the reemergence of a controversial lefti...
27 Jan 2022
Not That Kind of Rabbi
headphones
Lara Rae
27 Jan 2022
Lara Rae is a talented comedian who is transgender and deeply spiritual. The author expresses admiration for Lara Rae and hints at a forthcoming reunion or e...
27 Jan 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
headphones
Jews Do Count - with special guest David Baddiel
14 Jan 2022
In a podcast episode titled "Jews Do Count," author David Baddiel discusses the representation of Jewish figures in media, addressing issues of identity, ant...
14 Jan 2022
Forward
Jon Stewart backtracks, says he was joking when he called ‘Harry Potter’ goblins antisemitic
7 Jan 2022
Jon Stewart clarified in a video that he was joking when he suggested that goblin characters in the Harry Potter series resembled antisemitic stereotypes. He...
7 Jan 2022
Forward
Lucille Ball may have prevailed over censorship, but on Dick Van Dyke’s show, it was another story
6 Jan 2022
In reflecting on television's evolution, writer Sybil Adelman Sage recalls stringent censorship during the era of "The New Dick Van Dyke Show." Despite socie...
6 Jan 2022
Forward
Why it matters that the pope has his own Netflix show
4 Jan 2022
Pope Francis has launched a four-episode Netflix series called "Stories of a Generation," focusing on universal values such as Love, Dream, Struggle, and Wor...
4 Jan 2022
Forward
No, she wasn’t Jewish, but Betty White had a very Jewish century
31 Dec 2021
Betty White, who passed away at 99, was a beloved American actress whose century-long career intersected with significant Jewish historical events, though sh...
31 Dec 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
headphones
The Culture Wars of 2021
31 Dec 2021
In a podcast episode, the hosts reflect on the notable culture wars of 2021, following a break from political topics. The discussion likely covers various cu...
31 Dec 2021
Promised Podcast
headphones
The “This is Reality!” Edition
30 Dec 2021
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Sally Abed discuss the significance of United Arab List head Dr. Mansour Abbas stating that Israel is and always will ...
30 Dec 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
headphones
The Television of 2021
29 Dec 2021
In a discussion about television shows of 2021, podcast hosts share their favorite picks and offer binge-worthy recommendations for the holiday week. This ep...
29 Dec 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
headphones
The Movies of 2021
28 Dec 2021
In a podcast episode about movies from 2021, the hosts share their favorite films of the year and explain why they found them compelling, visually appealing,...
28 Dec 2021
Forward
Pee-wee Herman, a Hallmark Hanukkah and more movies to watch this Christmas
23 Dec 2021
During the Christmas season, while many are unable to visit theaters due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, staying in and streaming movies remains an ideal alter...
23 Dec 2021
Forward
Undeniably, a great film — but is it Israeli? Or Palestinian? Or both?
19 Dec 2021
"Let It Be Morning," directed by Israeli filmmaker Eran Kolirin, explores the complex identity dynamics between Israeli and Palestinian narratives. Based on ...
19 Dec 2021
Forward
Today in corporate propaganda: Jeff Bezos and William Shatner take the ultimate ego trip — to space!
15 Dec 2021
Amazon's Jeff Bezos sent 90-year-old actor William Shatner to space on Blue Origin's rocket, capturing the journey in a one-hour corporate propaganda film "S...
15 Dec 2021