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The text describes a journey through a slum in a capital city with vivid descriptions of the environment and encounters with various individuals, including a...

The article examines Leonard Cohen's 1973 journey to Israel during the Yom Kippur War, as creatively explored in Matti Friedman's book "Who by Fire: Leonard ...

The book 'Radical Amazement' by Julian E. Zelizer is a biography that chronicles the life and enduring impact of Abraham Joshua Heschel, a major Jewish think...

Shabbetai Tzvi, a 16th-century Jewish mystic and rabbi, gained a significant following among Jews who believed he was the Messiah, encouraged by his supporte...

Professor Jeffrey Herf, in his book "Israel's Moment," examines the diplomatic dynamics that led to the establishment of Israel from 1945 to 1949, highlighti...

This episode discusses the challenge of being involved in conflict and the basic pattern of conflict, briefly outlining the historical events surrounding the...

This episode of The CJN Daily commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Jewish Immigrant Aid Services (JIAS), highlighting its pivotal role in assisting Jewi...

In a Jewish History Nerds podcast episode, the hosts discuss Napoleon's deliberations on whether Jews could be French citizens during the French Revolution. ...

New England merchants in the 19th century, including prominent families like Cabot, Lowell, and Perkins, gained wealth through the China trade. The trade was...

Filmmaker Alon Schwarz's documentary "Tantura" revisits a controversial episode from Israel's War of Independence, examining whether Israeli troops were invo...

The World Cup launching in Qatar prompts Menschwarmers hosts Gabe and James to explore the implications for Jewish fans. They discuss Chuck Blazer, a FIFA ad...

This episode discusses the challenges in understanding Jewish history, particularly focusing on the role of Jewish historians. It notes that early Jewish his...

Josephus Flavius, a significant figure in Jewish history, stands out for his unconventional approach to historiography by not just documenting events but als...

"Jewish History Nerds" is a podcast where hosts Yael and Schwab delve into lesser-known aspects of Jewish history, debunking the idea that history is boring....

Felix Frankfurter was the first foreign-born Jew to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1939 under Franklin Roosevelt, embodying the promise of America...

Professor Avner Wishnitzer from Tel Aviv University has written a significant book titled "As Night Falls: Eighteenth-Century Ottoman Cities After Dark," whi...

This episode discusses the challenge of historical objectivity, particularly in the context of Jewish history. It questions whether there are unique factors ...

Elliott and Jonathan Shiff embarked on a poignant journey to the Netherlands to honor their great-uncle, Sgt. Harry Bockner, a Jewish Canadian soldier who pe...

In this episode, Holocaust survivor Robbie Waisman and co-author Susan McClelland discuss their newly awarded book, "Boy From Buchenwald," which aims to educ...

In this episode, Rabbi Kook's statement about a potential relationship between Spinoza's pantheistic ideas and the teachings of the Besht is explored. The ep...

The episode discusses the efforts of the Jewish community in Alberta to counteract the antisemitic teachings of Jim Keegstra through a unique and ambitious i...

This episode of The CJN Daily, now called The Honourable Menschen, celebrates the lives and contributions of several notable Jewish Canadians who have recent...

This article delves into the complex history of Adidas, a global sportswear giant with roots entangled in Nazi Germany, as it belatedly severed ties with Kan...

This episode discusses Spinoza's pioneering call for religious tolerance and the subsequent evolution towards the separation of Church and State. It explores...

In this episode, Fred Kagan discusses the potential for escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and evaluates the risks surrounding the use of nuclear weap...

The podcast discusses recent events related to Donald Trump, including someone moving boxes around, the FBI's actions toward Trump, updates on the January 6t...

Eva Hesse's seminal artwork, Expanded Expansion, was put into storage at the Guggenheim Museum due to its fragile state. Originally deemed unexhibitable in t...

Luis de Torres, the first Jew in the Americas, accompanied Christopher Columbus on his voyage as a translator in the hopes of encountering descendants of the...

The Lower East Side's Jarmulowsky Bank building has been transformed into Nine Orchard, a luxurious hotel that contrasts sharply with the area's historical i...

This special edition highlights the lives and legacies of notable individuals who recently passed away, including architect Danny Karavan, activist Miriam Le...

In this episode, the discussion critiques Spinoza's philosophy of determinism, highlighting flaws in his ideas. The example of Divine Providence in The Battl...

This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the recent discovery of a 100-year-old time capsule at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim during its milestone anniversary...

Professor Haggai Ram of Ben Gurion University discusses his book "Intoxicating Zion: A Social History of Hashish in Mandatory Palestine and Israel," explorin...

This episode reflects on Queen Elizabeth II's notable relationship with Jewish communities, acknowledging her support for Holocaust memorial initiatives and ...

Following Queen Elizabeth's passing, the discussion revolves around whether there are any prominent figures today who are admired for their restraint rather ...

In this episode, Walter Russell Mead discusses the complexities and historical context of U.S. foreign policy toward Iran and Israel, focusing on his new boo...

Queen Elizabeth II's reign spanned seven decades, symbolizing stability both within the Commonwealth and globally. Her leadership steered Britain through var...

This episode of The CJN Daily pays tribute to Alex Polowin, a heroic WWII veteran, who as a young Canadian Jew, lied about his age to join the Navy and fight...

Adam Raz, a historian at Tel Aviv University, has penned a stage play titled "The Personal Tragedy of Mr. Sami Saada," which delves into the story of an Arab...

Mark Spitz, the renowned Jewish-American swimmer, made Olympic history at the 1972 Munich Games by winning seven gold medals, setting world records in each e...

In this episode focused on Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Noah discusses various aspects of the city, including places like The Pussycat Club, Coffee Lab, and Tal Tenne Cza...

The text discusses the concept of rationalism from a Torah perspective, focusing on figures like Spinoza and Einstein. It explores how Spinoza and modern phi...

The episode discusses the formal apology and compensation offered by Germany to the families of the 11 Israeli athletes killed at the 1972 Munich Olympics on...

Allan Leibel, a Canadian Jewish Olympian and lawyer, reflects on his experience witnessing the 1972 Munich Games, marked by a tragic terrorist hostage crisis...

Dr. Naysan Rafati and Neri Zilber engage in a detailed analysis of the Iran nuclear negotiations, examining the history of the deal, the impact of the U.S. w...

Tod Lindberg from The Hudson Institute discusses the legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev, questioning whether he was a purposeful change agent or a fool of fortune. ...

This episode of The CJN Daily delves into the remarkable story of the Kuklya family, whose extensive genealogy project uncovered 75,000 relatives, including ...

In his book "Powering Empire: How Coal Made the Middle East and Sparked Global Carbonization," Prof. On Barak from Tel Aviv University delves into the histor...

This episode discusses Spinoza's legacy of creating a secular world and his key conceptual ideas that contributed to this shift. It explores the relevance of...

The latest episode of Unorthodox, entitled 'Mystery Box 5782,' explores the diverse Jewish identities and the notion of community through shared experiences ...