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How to speak to your kids about the Washington murders
28 May 2025
In light of the recent Washington D.C. shootings of Israeli embassy staffers, the podcast hosts discuss the increasing unsafe environment for Jews globally, ...
28 May 2025
Unpacked
Superman’s Secret Jewish Identity Finally Revealed
28 May 2025
This video delves into Superman's origins, highlighting how his character was shaped by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, two Jewish teenagers from Cleveland. Be...
28 May 2025
Forward
In WWII’s only all-female concentration camp, community was the key to survival
28 May 2025
Lynne Olson's book, "The Sisterhood of Ravensbrück," delves into the unique story of the all-female concentration camp during World War II, focusing on how c...
28 May 2025
Mishpacha
Lie of the Land – Chapter 16
28 May 2025
Chapter 16 of "Lie of the Land" in Mishpacha Magazine continues to explore the intricate dynamics and challenges of land ownership and settlement in Israel. ...
28 May 2025
Forward
Antisemitic podcaster Stew Peters barred from hotel hosting veterans’ reunion after backlash
27 May 2025
Antisemitic podcaster and Holocaust denier Stew Peters was barred from the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel after being invited by the USS Liberty Veterans A...
27 May 2025
Moment
Good Immigrants, Bad Immigrants
27 May 2025
The article discusses the historical and contemporary debates about immigration policies in the U.S., drawing parallels between past and present sentiments. ...
27 May 2025
Jewish Lives
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FRANZ BOAS
27 May 2025
Franz Boas is recognized for challenging the racial hierarchies of his time by promoting cultural relativism, which continues to hold relevance today. His li...
27 May 2025
Lehrhaus
Yom Yerushalayim: On Not Yet, Always Already, and the [Im]possibility of Crossing Over
26 May 2025
Aton Holzer's essay explores the complex relationship between Jewish spirituality, Zionism, and the continuous longing for Eretz Yisrael. He reflects on his ...
26 May 2025
Lehrhaus
Yom Yerushalayim: On Not Yet, Always Already, and the [Im]possibility of Crossing Over
26 May 2025
Aton Holzer's exploration of the modern Jewish relationship with Israel and Zionism delves into a tension between inherited religious longing and contemporar...
26 May 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
What kind of person joins Al-Qaeda after 9/11?
26 May 2025
Daniel Paul Rubenstein delves into the perplexing decision of certain individuals and leaders, including those from Syria, to align with Al-Qaeda following t...
26 May 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
What kind of person joins Al-Qaeda after 9/11?
26 May 2025
Daniel Paul Rubenstein explores the ideological landscape that led to Syria's alignment with Al-Qaeda following the 9/11 attacks, highlighting the challenges...
26 May 2025
Tel Aviv Review
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How Do You Say Orientalism in Hebrew?
26 May 2025
Dr. Amit Levy delves into the history of Oriental studies in Israel, highlighting the significant influence of German Orientalism transplanted by Jewish scho...
26 May 2025
18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers
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Malka Simkovich: When Did The Jewish Diaspora Begin? (18Forty Podcast Re-Release)
26 May 2025
Malka Simkovich explores the origins of the Jewish Diaspora by tracing its beginnings following the Babylonian exile and discussing its theological implicati...
26 May 2025
Rationalist Judaism
CENSORED: Yom Yerushalayim
25 May 2025
Natan Slifkin reflects on the lack of recognition for Yom Yerushalayim within charedi yeshivas, contrasting its significance with Yom HaAtzmaut. Despite ackn...
25 May 2025
Forward
The Jewish artist who almost died exploring the Wild West
24 May 2025
Solomon Nunes Carvalho, a Sephardic Jewish artist, embarked on a perilous journey in 1853 at the invitation of John C. Fremont to document the American West....
24 May 2025
Forward
What the Hasidic shtiebel meant for Jewish male immigrants
23 May 2025
Hasidic shtiebels played a crucial role in the lives of Jewish male immigrants in New York, providing spiritual and communal support amid the challenges of r...
23 May 2025
Tikvah
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Yossi Melman on Israel’s Most Famous Spy: What we learn from the Eli Cohen files
23 May 2025
The episode discusses the remarkable life and espionage activities of Eli Cohen, an Egyptian Jew who became an iconic Israeli spy in Syria, and the recent ac...
23 May 2025
JTA
In 1982, the shooting of an Israeli diplomat led to war
22 May 2025
The attempted assassination of Israeli diplomat Shlomo Argov in London in 1982 provided Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon with the pretext to initiate th...
22 May 2025
Menschwarmers
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Robert Shwartzman, Jewish Knicks fans and Jim Irsay's legacy
22 May 2025
Jewish rookie Robert Shwartzman's achievement of winning the pole position for the Indy 500 signals a historical moment as he aims to be the first Jewish win...
22 May 2025
Hadassah
Summertime in Graz and Salzburg
21 May 2025
Hilary Danailova reflects on a vacation to Graz and Salzburg, cities in Austria marked by a complex Jewish history, which rebounded with renewed Jewish life ...
21 May 2025
Jewish History Uncensored
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Shoftim & Shmuel
21 May 2025
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves deep into the themes and authorship of Sefer Shoftim (Judges) and Sefer Shmuel, exploring how Rashi's interpretation emphasize...
21 May 2025
JTA
Novel set in a war-torn Ukraine wins Sami Rohr prize for Jewish literature
21 May 2025
Sasha Vasilyuk's debut novel "Your Presence Is Mandatory," set against the backdrop of the 2014 Russian-Ukrainian war, has been awarded the 2025 Sami Rohr Pr...
21 May 2025
Lehrhaus
Book review – The Yemenite Children Affair: Ethnic Tensions, Immigration, and Public Records in Israel
21 May 2025
The Yemenite Children Affair controversy in Israel, which alleges the abduction and illegal adoption of Jewish Yemenite children by Ashkenazi families during...
21 May 2025
Forward
Contrary to recent op-ed's conclusions, ADL report on antisemitism on Wikipedia is accurate
21 May 2025
Jan Grabowski, a professor of history at the University of Ottawa, defends the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) report on antisemitism in Wikipedia against cri...
21 May 2025
Mishpacha
Lie of the Land – Chapter 8
21 May 2025
"Lie of the Land" Chapter 8 in Mishpacha Magazine explores the intricate dynamics and stories of land ownership from a Jewish perspective. While the specific...
21 May 2025
Mishpacha
Lie of the Land – Chapter 5
21 May 2025
Chapter 5 of 'Lie of the Land,' published by Mishpacha Magazine, continues to delve into the complexities of the land debate, reflecting on historical and co...
21 May 2025
Mishpacha
Lie of the Land – Chapter 2
21 May 2025
Chapter 2 of "Lie of the Land," published by Mishpacha Magazine, delves deeper into the thematic exploration of Jewish heritage and community dynamics. The n...
21 May 2025
Tablet
David Denby’s ‘Eminent Jews’
21 May 2025
David Denby's book "Eminent Jews," as reviewed by David Mikics, captures the essence of a bygone era in American Jewry. Denby examines the influential lives ...
21 May 2025
Mishpacha
A Place Called the Pletzl
20 May 2025
The Pletzl, the historic Jewish quarter in Paris' Marais district, has been a significant center for Jewish life since the late 19th century. Originating as ...
20 May 2025
Forward
A century ago, Hitler declared war on the 'lying press' and targeted a feisty little newspaper — sound familiar?
20 May 2025
Drawing parallels between historical and contemporary challenges faced by the free press, the article highlights the story of the Münchener Post, a newspaper...
20 May 2025
JTA
Berdychiv was once the ‘Jerusalem of Volhynia.’ Now the Ukrainian city’s tiny Jewish community is struggling.
20 May 2025
Berdychiv, once a vibrant hub of Jewish life and known as the "Jerusalem of Volhynia," now faces significant challenges in preserving its Jewish heritage ami...
20 May 2025
Future of Jewish
The Biggest Cultural Divide Between Israeli Jews and Diaspora Jews
20 May 2025
The cultural divide between Israeli and Diaspora Jews is characterized by distinct approaches shaped by their respective historical experiences. Israelis oft...
20 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Historicity versus historiography in the workplace
20 May 2025
Avi Olitzky reflects on the interplay between historicity and historiography in nonprofit organizations, drawing parallels from his background in biblical cr...
20 May 2025
Jewish History Lectures
The 10th century Voyage of Ibrahim ibn Ya'qub
19 May 2025
Ibrahim ibn Ya'qub, a 10th-century Jewish traveler and diplomat, embarked on a remarkable journey through Europe and the Islamic world, offering a unique per...
19 May 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Joe Biden Story
19 May 2025
The episode focuses on discussions surrounding President Joe Biden's recent cancer diagnosis amid ongoing suspicions about his overall health and capabilitie...
19 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
American Jewish Heritage Month and a democracy of belonging
19 May 2025
Amelia Allen's 19th-century sentiments encapsulate the American Jewish identity as concurrently Jewish and American, rooted in communal values and democratic...
19 May 2025
JTA
Marking Nakba Day is controversial in Israel. These Israelis and Palestinians did it together.
16 May 2025
In a rare and controversial commemoration, about 100 Israelis and 100 Palestinians gathered in the West Bank to mark Nakba Day, acknowledging the displacemen...
16 May 2025
Tikvah
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J.J. Kimche on Paul Johnson’s Legacy of Philo-Semitism
16 May 2025
Paul Johnson, a British Catholic writer, authored the well-regarded 'A History of the Jews,' highlighting Jewish contributions to Western civilization and th...
16 May 2025
Jewish Insider
Decades after his death, a Jewish WWII hero is honored in Italy, with family of comrade present
16 May 2025
The article highlights a poignant ceremony in Italy organized by Operation Benjamin to honor Jewish WWII servicemen who concealed their identities and were i...
16 May 2025
Hadassah
New Jewish Novels and Poetry From New Jersey to Texas
15 May 2025
Sandee Brawarsky reviews a collection of recent Jewish novels and poetry, highlighting diverse narratives reflecting Jewish experiences across time and place...
15 May 2025
Lilith
Thinking About Deportation, from 1492 to 2025
15 May 2025
Deportation and expulsion have long been part of Jewish history, notably since the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492. This historical trauma remains vivid...
15 May 2025
Hadassah
In Judaism, Tikkun Olam Is the ‘The Triumph of Life’
15 May 2025
Rabbi Irving Greenberg's book, "The Triumph of Life," explores a comprehensive narrative theology of Judaism with a focus on the concept of tikkun olam, trad...
15 May 2025
Lehrhaus
God in the Cave
15 May 2025
Avi Killip reflects on the story of Rashbi (Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai) as he hid from Roman persecution in a cave, where he and his son devoted their lives to ...
15 May 2025
Creative Judaism
Testing Talmud: The Cave #short
15 May 2025
The video explores the life of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, who, according to Jewish tradition, spent 13 years living in a cave to escape Roman persecution, dedi...
15 May 2025
JTA
Meet the pioneering Jewish female comedian you’ve probably never heard of
14 May 2025
Jean Carroll, born Celine Zeigman in Paris, was a pioneering Jewish female comedian who laid the groundwork for future generations of women in comedy. Moving...
14 May 2025
Forward
Re 'photo of bubbe when Jewish stores still had Yiddish signs'
14 May 2025
The Forverts staff highlight community engagement and insight inspired by Jennifer A. Stern's article featuring a nostalgic family photo when Jewish stores b...
14 May 2025
Unpacked
How Israel Almost Destroyed Itself Before It Even Began | Unpacked
14 May 2025
This video explores a critical moment in the history of Israel through the lens of Menachem Begin's leadership during the pre-state tension surrounding the A...
14 May 2025
Future of Jewish
These young Jews leave everything behind to defend Israel.
14 May 2025
The phenomenon of lone soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) illustrates a profound commitment to Jewish identity and the State of Israel. Young Jews f...
14 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Why Jewish people should care about the appointment of the pope
14 May 2025
The appointment of a Pope holds significant implications for Jewish communities, reflecting centuries of intertwined histories, from persecution to reconcili...
14 May 2025
Sapir
Anti-Zionist Committees of the American Public
14 May 2025
During the tense era of the early 1980s in the Soviet Union, anti-Zionist sentiments were at their peak, with Jewish identity heavily scrutinized and express...
14 May 2025