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The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Canada's oldest Ashkenazi congregation just recovered a 100-year-old time capsule on their milestone anniversary weekend 19 Sep 2022
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...
19 Sep 2022
Tel Aviv Review headphones High and Holy 12 Sep 2022
Professor Haggai Ram of Ben Gurion University discusses his book "Intoxicating Zion: A Social History of Hashish in Mandatory Palestine and Israel," explorin...
12 Sep 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Queen Elizabeth II was 'good for the Jews' even though she never visited Israel: tributes from Canada and Britain on her death 12 Sep 2022
This episode reflects on Queen Elizabeth II's notable relationship with Jewish communities, acknowledging her support for Holocaust memorial initiatives and ...
12 Sep 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Elizabeth's Restraint 9 Sep 2022
Following Queen Elizabeth's passing, the discussion revolves around whether there are any prominent figures today who are admired for their restraint rather ...
9 Sep 2022
Call Me Back headphones Iran, Israel & a Masterclass in US foreign policy - with Walter Russell Mead 9 Sep 2022
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...
9 Sep 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones The Elizabethan Era 9 Sep 2022
Queen Elizabeth II's reign spanned seven decades, symbolizing stability both within the Commonwealth and globally. Her leadership steered Britain through var...
9 Sep 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Alex Polowin, who lied about his age to fight Nazis in Europe, dedicated his life to peace and education 6 Sep 2022
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...
6 Sep 2022
Tel Aviv Review headphones Re-Humanizing the Victims of the Nakba 5 Sep 2022
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...
5 Sep 2022
Forward Mark Spitz made Olympic history in 1972. Here’s why his Jewish identity mattered in Munich 1 Sep 2022
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...
1 Sep 2022
Promised Podcast headphones The “This City We Love So Well!” Edition 1 Sep 2022
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...
1 Sep 2022
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #104 - Rationalism, Spinoza & Einstein 1 Sep 2022
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...
1 Sep 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones 50 years after the Munich Olympics, Germany will finally apologize to victims' families—and a Canadian filmmaker has been sharing their story 1 Sep 2022
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...
1 Sep 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E15 - A Canadian Jewish Olympian recalls witnessing the 1972 Munich Games, 50 years later 1 Sep 2022
Allan Leibel, a Canadian Jewish Olympian and lawyer, reflects on his experience witnessing the 1972 Munich Games, marked by a tragic terrorist hostage crisis...
1 Sep 2022
Israel Policy Pod headphones Inside the Iran Nuclear Deal 31 Aug 2022
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...
31 Aug 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones The Gorbachev Legacy 31 Aug 2022
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. ...
31 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones He thought his family was wiped out in the Holocaust. Then he discovered 75,000 distant relatives—including Bob Dylan and Bette Midler 30 Aug 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily delves into the remarkable story of the Kuklya family, whose extensive genealogy project uncovered 75,000 relatives, including ...
30 Aug 2022
Tel Aviv Review headphones “Coalonialism” 29 Aug 2022
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...
29 Aug 2022
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #103-Spinoza’s Legacy - Secularism 25 Aug 2022
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...
25 Aug 2022
Unorthodox headphones Mystery Box 5782 25 Aug 2022
The latest episode of Unorthodox, entitled 'Mystery Box 5782,' explores the diverse Jewish identities and the notion of community through shared experiences ...
25 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Death doesn’t take a holiday: Remembering some significant deaths in Jewish Canada from summer 2022 24 Aug 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily reflects on the lives and contributions of six notable Canadian Jews who passed away in the summer of 2022. Through these stori...
24 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Thousands of Jews are flying to Switzerland to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the first Zionist Congress 23 Aug 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily delves into the significance of the 125th anniversary of the first Zionist Congress in Basel, Switzerland, where thousands of J...
23 Aug 2022
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #102 - Avoda Zara 101  18 Aug 2022
This episode delves into the concept of Avoda Zara, questioning its definition as idol worship and exploring whether there was any logic or merely superstiti...
18 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Greatest Hits: Meet the oldest bat mitzvah celebrant in Canada—and one of the youngest 18 Aug 2022
This episode highlights the evolution of the bat mitzvah ceremony in Canada through the stories of Miriam Lieff, who held Canada's first bat mitzvah in 1949,...
18 Aug 2022
Tel Aviv Review headphones Ottoman Jews, Ottoman Palestinians 15 Aug 2022
Dr. Louis Fishman, a historian specializing in modern Turkey and Israel/Palestine, challenges traditional views on politics and identity in Palestine from 19...
15 Aug 2022
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #101 - Spinoza & Dibukim  11 Aug 2022
This episode delves into Spinoza's questions about authorship in the Tanach and how they relate to Jewish history, highlighting a fundamental flaw. It also e...
11 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Greatest Hits: A Jewish-Indigenous family explains the importance of truth and reconciliation 8 Aug 2022
This episode features a conversation with a Jewish-Indigenous couple who reflect on their interfaith relationship and discuss the significance of the Nationa...
8 Aug 2022
Call Me Back headphones Zawahiri, Putin & Pelosi - with Richard Fontaine 5 Aug 2022
In this episode, Richard Fontaine discusses the geopolitical implications of Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, the muted global reaction to the killing of Ayma...
5 Aug 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Conversations We Love: David Remnick 5 Aug 2022
In an episode of the Unholy Podcast, hosts Yonit and Jonathan revisit a conversation with journalist David Remnick, known for his work with The New Yorker. T...
5 Aug 2022
Unorthodox headphones Moving Forward: Ep 327 4 Aug 2022
In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore the themes of grief and historical perspectives on Jewish identity and Israel, featuring discussions with Re...
4 Aug 2022
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #100 - Tisha B’Av and The Highest of Places 3 Aug 2022
The episode explores the appropriate reactions to Tisha B'Av and the destruction of the Temple. It questions if visiting the Har haBayis is a proper response...
3 Aug 2022
Forward Kushner: Netanyahu almost thwarted Trump’s embassy move to Jerusalem 29 Jul 2022
Jared Kushner's memoir reveals a moment of tension between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the decision...
29 Jul 2022
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #99 - Spinoza and Ibn Ezra - Authorship of the Torah  28 Jul 2022
This episode discusses Spinoza's claims about Ibn Ezra and their differing attitudes towards Chazal. The focus is on Ibn Ezra's demonstration of the existenc...
28 Jul 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Mayor Pete Beats Biden? Huh? 27 Jul 2022
In a podcast episode discussing current polling data, it is highlighted that President Biden is experiencing record low approval ratings for post-war preside...
27 Jul 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Two Sick Presidents 22 Jul 2022
The podcast discusses Joe Biden's COVID diagnosis and highlights some disturbing moments from the January 6 hearings. It delves into the implications of both...
22 Jul 2022
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #98 - Spinoza and Biblical Criticism  21 Jul 2022
In this episode, Spinoza's questions about the authenticity of the Tanach are explored, considering how original his inquiries were and whether similar quest...
21 Jul 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones 80 years after his death, a Canadian war hero's art finally finds an audience 19 Jul 2022
Nick Yudell, a Canadian Jewish war hero and gifted photographer, left behind a treasure trove of hundreds of film negatives depicting everyday life in Manito...
19 Jul 2022
Bonjour Chai headphones Putting the 'Oy' in Cowboy 14 Jul 2022
The Calgary Stampede is highlighted as more than just a cowboy festival, emphasizing its role in bringing Albertans together for various activities. In a Bon...
14 Jul 2022
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #97 - Spinoza’s Great Mistake  14 Jul 2022
The episode discusses Spinoza's error in criticizing Tanach for not aligning with Euclidean style logic, asserting that most of Tanach and Chazal's interpret...
14 Jul 2022
Call Me Back headphones Nine Point One - with Mohamed El-Erian 14 Jul 2022
In this episode, Mohamed El-Erian discusses the complex dynamics of current inflation and the economic landscape, emphasizing the Federal Reserve's missteps ...
14 Jul 2022
Tablet The Liberation of the Arabs From the Global Left 11 Jul 2022
This article delves into the post-World War I transformation in Arab societies as modern politics and communication technologies emerged, leading to a shift ...
11 Jul 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones The Ouster of Boris Johnson 7 Jul 2022
Renowned historian and political analyst Andrew Roberts discusses Boris Johnson's resignation as the Prime Minister of Great Britain, highlighting the reason...
7 Jul 2022
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #96 - Response to Heresy - Spinoza’s Tanach Problem  7 Jul 2022
In this episode, the discussion revolves around how to respond to heresy, exploring traditional approaches to this issue. The question of appropriate respons...
7 Jul 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones 'A better Canada because of him': Tributes pour in at the funeral for renowned historian Irving Abella 6 Jul 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily highlights the achievements and personal life of the late historian Irving Abella, known for his impactful work on Canadian imm...
6 Jul 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
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Allegations Left Unanswered 29 Jun 2022
Cassidy Hutchinson's recent testimony before the January 6 committee revealed new details about Donald Trump's behavior during the riots. Some of her claims ...
29 Jun 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones The CJN Daily Dead Beat, Part Deux 27 Jun 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily honors influential Canadian Jews who have passed recently, highlighting their impactful lives with stories and contributions to...
27 Jun 2022
Call Me Back headphones The Coming Political Crack-Up — with Mike Murphy 24 Jun 2022
In this episode of 'Call Me Back,' political strategist Mike Murphy offers insights into both historical and current American political dynamics, focusing he...
24 Jun 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones The Second Amendment Is Not a Second-Class Amendment 23 Jun 2022
The text discusses a podcast focusing on a recent historic Supreme Court decision regarding guns and how it could impact the American political system. It al...
23 Jun 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Will the Gun Deal Go Through? Will the Jan. 6 Hearings Break Through? 22 Jun 2022
The podcast discusses two main topics: the possibility of a gun legislation deal in the Senate that has bipartisan support, and the revelations from the hear...
22 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