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Eighty years ago, a large-scale initiative involved Hollywood and Broadway celebrities staging a series of pageants titled "We Will Never Die" to raise aware...

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...

In this episode, the discussion focuses on why Chassidus was more successful in countering the Haskala movement compared to the Hisnagdus movement. One key f...

Dorit Perry's quest began in 2010 when she discovered a tombstone in Jerusalem's Mount Herzl Military Cemetery that, unlike most, was missing key biographica...

Award-winning Canadian filmmaker Igal Hecht's new TV series, "Secrets of the Land," delves into the question of whether modern archaeology can confirm the Je...

Inna Movchan and Vitalli Shkarbun, a young Ukrainian couple, had to flee their wedding due to the Russian invasion and found refuge in Canada with the suppor...

Eighty years ago, prominent Hollywood and Broadway stars staged a poignant pageant titled *We Will Never Die* at Madison Square Garden to urge the U.S. and a...

In this episode of 'Call Me Back,' host Dan Senor and journalist Eli Lake delve into the complexities of the Iraq War, questioning whether the U.S. invasion ...

In this episode, the discussion focuses on how Chassidus effectively countered the Haskalah movement. The key innovation Chassidus had to combat Haskalah is ...

Unpacking Israeli History, Season 4, by Jewish History Unpacked, delves into the Ma'alot massacre, where Palestinian terrorists disrupted a fun field trip of...

Professor Amnon Raz-Krakotzkin delves into the essence of Safed, a historical Jewish hub in the Galilee, in his new book "Mishna Consciousness, Bible Conscio...

This text discusses the interaction between Chassidus and Haskala in Czarist Russia, noting that Chassidus responded better to the challenges posed by Haskal...

Eli Lake discusses his article "The Iraq War, 20 Years Later" on a podcast, but first, the conversation touches on Donald Trump's recent speech at CPAC and a...

In this episode, the discussion focuses on the integration of psychology and Torah, along with the challenges posed by contemporary society. The episode also...

Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron discuss the recent events at Huwara in Israel, which some have referred to as a pogrom, raising concerns about the persi...

In this episode, Richard Fontaine discusses the implications of the U.S. and European support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing war with Russia. He analyzes geo...

The podcast discusses the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the current ideological and partisan divisions within the United States on this iss...

In the podcast episode "Threading the Needle: Ep. 350" of Unorthodox, the hosts feature Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis from the Jesuitical podcast as their g...

Matthew Continetti, now a permanent co-host, discusses President Biden's trip to Kyiv and Ron DeSantis's comments on it, drawing parallels between current Am...

Historian Niall Ferguson discusses the potential for the current global geopolitical climate, marked by tensions involving China, Russia, and Iran, to escala...

David de Jong, a journalist for the Dutch Financial Daily, delves into the topic of Nazi Germany's wealthy industrialists and their heirs in his book "Nazi B...

Aryeh Lightstone shares insights on the enduring significance of the Abraham Accords, highlighting the strategic cooperation facilitated between Israel and s...

Professor Nir Keidar examines David Ben Gurion's vision of Israeli democracy in his book titled "David Ben Gurion and the Foundation of Israeli Democracy." K...

In this discussion, the focus is on the Jewish response to the Enlightenment movement, particularly examining the Vilna Gaon's perspective. The Vilna Gaon's ...

The episode discusses the early response to Enlightenment and Haskala, exploring when reactions to Enlightenment started and the Torah's framework for addres...

Major General (Res.) Amos Yadlin, a distinguished Israeli fighter pilot and former head of the IDF Military Intelligence Directorate, shared insights in an i...

This episode explores the connection between Prophecy and the Mikdash, delving into their relationship and what it reveals about the structure of Prophecy. A...

Frederick Kagan discusses a significant development in NATO strategy involving Germany and the United States committing advanced tanks to the conflict in Ukr...

The Israel Museum in Jerusalem features "Disrupted Layer," an exhibit by artist Zohar Gotesman, showcasing seven contemporary sculptures inspired by archaeol...

Rudolf Vrba, a Slovakian Jewish teenager who changed his name from Walter Rosenberg, escaped from Auschwitz in 1944, becoming one of the few to do so. His te...

In a podcast, the discussion revolves around President Edith Piaf, where Joe Biden's lack of regrets regarding his handling of classified information is scru...

This episode discusses the Rambam's perspective on Prophecy within the Torah, exploring the importance of Prophecy and the acceptance of the Rambam's views o...

The podcast episode discusses Babatha, an ancient Jewish woman who, despite being unremarkable, shed light on 2nd century Judea through documents found in he...

A new book by Chris Whipple sheds light on former President Donald Trump's shocking graciousness in the letter he left for President Joe Biden upon leaving o...

Norman Cousins, the influential editor of the Saturday Review, was a passionate advocate for peace and anti-nuclear activism. Although Jewish by birth, Cousi...

Michael Marrus, a prominent Holocaust scholar in Canada, passed away at 81, leaving behind a legacy of significant contributions to Jewish history through hi...

This text discusses the controversy surrounding the figure of the Rambam (Maimonides) in Jewish history, questioning whether he was the most controversial pe...

The podcast episode "Eternal Outsider: The Uriel D'Acosta Story" delves into the life of Uriel D'Acosta, a 17th century figure in Amsterdam who was a convers...

Professor Steven Fine of Yeshiva University explores a project focused on the Samaritans, a small group in Israel and Palestine, including a documentary, boo...

In this episode, the focus is on the teachings of Rabbi Elimelech, particularly his work Tzetil and Customs. The discussion explores the differences between ...

The podcast discusses the transformation of the nice Jewish boy Saul/Paul of Tarsus into a Christian apostle, a figure crucial in the development of Christia...

The podcast "Holy Fire: Voices of the Warsaw Ghetto" explores the discovery of the Oneg Shabbos archives in the Warsaw Ghetto, which contained documents meti...

The episode delves into R' Elimelech's association with Lizhensk and the emergence of the Galitziner identity. It explores how Chassidus redefines the role o...

Dr. Omer Einav, a historian at Hadassah Academic College, explores the interactions between Jews and Arabs in Mandatory Palestine through the lens of footbal...

In this episode, U.S. Senator Tom Cotton discusses his foreign policy views and critiques past and current U.S. administrations while highlighting national s...

This episode discusses the challenges faced during the Chanukah story between the Greeks and Jews, exploring the unique aspects of this conflict compared to ...

In this episode of Hebrew Hammer, Yael and Schwab delve into the complexities of Hanukkah, challenging traditional perceptions of the holiday by exploring wh...

Yoram Hazony, President of the Herzl Institute and Chairman of the Edmund Burke Foundation, challenges the relationship between conservatism and liberalism i...

This episode discusses the validation of new ideas in Torah, different forms of opposition to Chassidus, and the historical perception of Chassidus as Sabbat...

This podcast episode delves into the lesser-known stories of two powerful Jewish women in history, Dona Gracia Mendes and Benvenida Abrabanel, who emerged du...