Israel Policy Pod
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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#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
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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
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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
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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
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#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
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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
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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
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#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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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#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
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#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
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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
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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
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#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
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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
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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
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#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
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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
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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
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#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
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'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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Call Me Back
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Saudi Arabia, Biden & The Nobel Peace Prize – with Amb. Ron Dermer
17 Jun 2022
The episode features a discussion with former Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer on U.S.-Saudi relations amid President Biden's Middle East trip and its implicati...
17 Jun 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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We're Just Wild About Harry
16 Jun 2022
CNN data expert Harry Enten discusses polls, numbers, and the historical context of midterms and political parties in a podcast. His expertise sheds light on...
16 Jun 2022
Jewish History Uncensored
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#93 - Spinoza in Rijnsburg & Voorburg
16 Jun 2022
This episode discusses Spinoza's life in Rijnsburg and his move to Voorburg, highlighting his relationship with DeVries and his colleagues' reactions to his ...
16 Jun 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How Jews brought the movies to Val-d'Or, Que.—and how the city is celebrating them today
15 Jun 2022
The episode explores the Kaplan family's significant contribution to the cultural fabric of Val-d'Or, Quebec, highlighting their establishment of the Capitol...
15 Jun 2022
Forward
Juneteenth story is marred by myth that Blacks didn’t know they were free
13 Jun 2022
The article by Robin Washington, published by the Forward, challenges the widely-held myth surrounding Juneteenth, which is often believed to mark the day th...
13 Jun 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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'I don’t know if justice will ever be served for him': Survivor speaks out against 79-year-old rabbi accused of sex crimes
13 Jun 2022
This episode addresses the arrest of Rabbi Shlomo Leib Mund on charges of sexual assault, casting a light on the historical handling of sex crime accusations...
13 Jun 2022
Call Me Back
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100 Days: The Tide Turns Towards Putin
11 Jun 2022
This episode analyzes the first 100 days of Russia's war against Ukraine, highlighting the shift in dynamics as Russia adopts more familiar military tactics,...
11 Jun 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Heated Rhetoric and High Expectations
9 Jun 2022
The January 6 Committee is holding a primetime hearing to present evidence of conspiracy, raising expectations for the proceedings. The discussion also touch...
9 Jun 2022
Jewish Insider
The evolution of Blake Masters
7 Jun 2022
This article explores the ideological evolution of Blake Masters, a Republican Senate candidate in Arizona. Initially holding libertarian views during his co...
7 Jun 2022
Israel Policy Pod
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On the Ground in Jenin, Jerusalem, and Beyond
3 Jun 2022
This episode explores recent turmoil in Israel and Palestine, focusing on the city of Jenin, the death of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, and the volatile Jeru...
3 Jun 2022
Jewish History Uncensored
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#91 - Roe vs Wade - A Torah Perspective
2 Jun 2022
This episode explores the perspective of Torah on abortion and its relevance to the ongoing American debate on the topic, including questioning if the Torah ...
2 Jun 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Israel just airlifted in 180 Ethiopian Jews. Meet the Canadians who helped make it happen
2 Jun 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the recent airlift of 180 Ethiopian Jews to Israel as part of Operation Tzur Israel and highlights the involvement of...
2 Jun 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Decades after expulsion from Arab lands, Sephardi survivors' stories are being preserved
31 May 2022
The episode discusses the release of "Sephardi Voices," a book that documents the oral histories of Sephardic Jews who were expelled from Arab countries foll...
31 May 2022