The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Should We Be Triumphant or Terrified?
28 Feb 2022
Russia's war in Ukraine is not going well for Moscow, which is beneficial for Western interests but may lead Putin to engage in a standoff with the West.
28 Feb 2022
Call Me Back
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Fog of War - with Fred Kagan
25 Feb 2022
In this episode, Fred Kagan provides insight into the geopolitical implications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, focusing on the durability of Ukrainian r...
25 Feb 2022
Bonjour Chai
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Ukraine is Not Weak
24 Feb 2022
In this episode, "Bonjour Chai" delves into the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on Jewish communities, with insights from Semyon Dovzhik and Ruty Korot...
24 Feb 2022
Jewish History Uncensored
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#77 - The Spinoza Cherem
24 Feb 2022
This episode delves into the Cherem placed on Baruch Spinoza by the Amsterdam Jewish community, exploring the halachic definition of a Cherem, the role of sh...
24 Feb 2022
Israel Policy Pod
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Into the Shadows with Ronen Bergman
23 Feb 2022
In this episode, journalist Ronen Bergman discusses his work uncovering stories within Israel's intelligence services, including the research behind his book...
23 Feb 2022
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The Killing Fields of Ukraine
23 Feb 2022
Between 1918 and 1921, during the Russian and Bolshevik invasion of independent Ukraine, over 1,000 anti-Jewish riots and attacks, known as pogroms, occurred...
23 Feb 2022
Forward
The Secret Jewish History Of Teddy Roosevelt
21 Feb 2022
Teddy Roosevelt, known for diverse accomplishments like his presidency, conservation efforts, and creation of the teddy bear, had a significant positive impa...
21 Feb 2022
Forward
Who were the most (and least) Jewish presidents?
18 Feb 2022
The article discusses the Jewish legacies of various U.S. presidents, highlighting their interactions with the Jewish community and providing a humorous rati...
18 Feb 2022
Jewish History Uncensored
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#75 - Emunas Chachamim and Spinoza’s Cherem I
10 Feb 2022
This episode discusses how Spinoza's level of Jewish education affected his understanding of traditional Jewish texts. It explores different levels of Emunas...
10 Feb 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Sleeping Giant Wakes
9 Feb 2022
The text criticizes the Republican National Committee's resolution about the January 6 violence, drawing Mitch McConnell back into the debate over how to lab...
9 Feb 2022
Jewish History Uncensored
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#74 - Spinoza’s Jewish Education
3 Feb 2022
This episode examines Spinoza's Jewish education, questioning whether he reached a level of understanding to read and analyze Shas and if he interacted with ...
3 Feb 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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The untold story of Isay Rottenberg, Nazi Germany's 'reverse Schindler'
2 Feb 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily delves into the extraordinary story of Isay Rottenberg, a Jewish businessman who moved to Nazi Germany and bought a modern ciga...
2 Feb 2022
Tablet
When Justice Breyer Was Called to the Torah
31 Jan 2022
When Justice Stephen Breyer was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1994, a celebration was held by the International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists...
31 Jan 2022
Call Me Back
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Putin-Ukraine Escalation: Lessons from an Obama Pentagon official & a NY Times columnist - with Evelyn Farkas & Bret Stephens
28 Jan 2022
This episode of Call Me Back delves into the Russia-Ukraine crisis, featuring insights from Evelyn Farkas, an Obama-era Pentagon official, and Bret Stephens ...
28 Jan 2022
Bonjour Chai
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Nobody Knows the Troubles I've Seen
27 Jan 2022
In this episode, the hosts of Bonjour Chai debate the necessity and format of Holocaust education in Canadian schools, considering the implications of a rece...
27 Jan 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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What Is the Alternative to American Power?
24 Jan 2022
The text discusses the potential response of American voters to the threat of Russian intervention in Ukraine and questions whether neo-isolationist views fr...
24 Jan 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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What Is the Alternative to American Power?
24 Jan 2022
The text discusses the potential Russian incursion into Ukraine and explores how American voters might react to this challenge to the post-Cold War global or...
24 Jan 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Worst Press Conference in Presidential History
20 Jan 2022
The text discusses Joe Biden's recent press conference, highlighting its length and suggesting that the president made a lot of negative news during this eve...
20 Jan 2022
Jewish History Uncensored
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#72 - Spinoza’s Complicated Family Situation
20 Jan 2022
This episode delves into the complex family situation of the renowned philosopher Spinoza. It discusses how Spinoza's mother passed away when he was young an...
20 Jan 2022
Call Me Back
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“Back in the USSR” with The Wall Street Journal’s Walter Russell Mead
15 Jan 2022
In this episode of "Call Me Back," Walter Russell Mead discusses Russia's geopolitical strategies under Vladimir Putin, focusing on the country's attempts to...
15 Jan 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Biden and the Counter-Revolution
12 Jan 2022
The podcast discusses the current rise in inflation, the fastest in 40 years, and highlights Joe Biden's efforts to shift focus to topics favored by the Demo...
12 Jan 2022
Jewish History Uncensored
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#71 - De Costa vs Cherniokov - Spinoza’s Family
12 Jan 2022
In this episode, the discussion revolves around the classification of suicide according to Jewish law, questioning its permissibility in certain circumstance...
12 Jan 2022
Call Me Back
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How does a war with China start? With Admiral James Stavridis
7 Jan 2022
In this episode, Admiral James Stavridis discusses the possibility and the potential triggers of a war between the U.S. and China, drawing insights from his ...
7 Jan 2022
Jewish History Uncensored
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#70 - Uriel de Costa - The Tragic End
6 Jan 2022
The episode discusses Uriel de Costa's tragic end, focusing on his attempt to rejoin the Jewish community after writing books against Judaism and religion. T...
6 Jan 2022
Jewish History Uncensored
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#69 - Uriel de Costa III and R' Yehuda Aryeh de Modena
30 Dec 2021
In this episode, the focus is on Uriel de Costa's controversial books in Hamburg challenging Rabbinic authority and the immortality of the soul, and the comm...
30 Dec 2021
Jewish History Uncensored
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#68 - Uriel de Costa II
23 Dec 2021
In this episode, the tragic story of Uriel De Costa is continued, focusing on his move to Amsterdam and his subsequent disillusionment with Rabbinic Judaism....
23 Dec 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Alone in the Holy Land: Life as a Canadian IDF lone soldier
21 Dec 2021
The episode explores the lives of Canadian "lone soldiers" serving in the Israel Defense Forces, examining the motivations behind their service and the chall...
21 Dec 2021
Bonjour Chai
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Bon Jew, Bad Jew
16 Dec 2021
This episode explores the historical relationship between Jewish and Indigenous communities in Canada, highlighting both the shared experiences of discrimina...
16 Dec 2021
Jewish History Uncensored
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#67 - Understanding What We See As Reality, Uriel De Costa I
16 Dec 2021
This episode delves into the Yeshiva Curriculum issues, focusing on how society's perception of reality impacts us and what we can glean from this dynamic. T...
16 Dec 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The January 6th Texts Are Very, Very Bad
14 Dec 2021
Matthew Continetti discusses his article in January's COMMENTARY about Chuck Schumer on a podcast, but first delves into the troubling texts sent to Trump's ...
14 Dec 2021
Call Me Back
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Russia: In decline or on the march? with Richard Fontaine
11 Dec 2021
In this episode of "Call Me Back," Richard Fontaine discusses the geopolitical landscape surrounding Russia and its complex relationship with Ukraine, Europe...
11 Dec 2021
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Trump Blasts Bibi, People Love Dead Jews - special guest Dara Horn
10 Dec 2021
Donald Trump's recent remarks revealing a strained relationship with former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are discussed in a podcast featuring sp...
10 Dec 2021
Tablet
The Runaway Daughters of Galicia
10 Dec 2021
Felix Salten's 1913 silent film 'Der Shylock von Krakau' extends the narrative of Jewish daughters fleeing Galicia, touching on themes echoed in other narrat...
10 Dec 2021
Jewish History Uncensored
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#66 - Rabbis of Amsterdam II and The Controversy About Olam HaBa
9 Dec 2021
The episode discusses Rabbi Yitzchak Abuav de Fonseca, one of the prominent Rabbis of Amsterdam in the 1630s, who was born in Portugal to a notable Rabbinica...
9 Dec 2021
Forward
It won the Israeli Oscar. But one of its subjects calls it a ‘pseudo-documentary.’
6 Dec 2021
The article discusses the controversy surrounding the documentary "Speer Goes to Hollywood," focusing on the Nazi architect Albert Speer. Andrew Birkin, who ...
6 Dec 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Cantor Aaron Bensoussan
2 Dec 2021
Cantor Aaron Bensoussan, a sacred singer originally from Morocco, is praised for his magical voice and heartfelt renditions of prayers. After leaving Morocco...
2 Dec 2021
Rivkush
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Live from Limmud: Susannah Heschel on Jewish participation in the civil rights movement
29 Nov 2021
Susannah Heschel, a professor of Jewish studies, reflects on the legacy of her father, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, and Jewish involvement in the civil righ...
29 Nov 2021
Call Me Back
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Lessons for the 2020s - With Historian Niall Ferguson
26 Nov 2021
Historian Niall Ferguson draws parallels between the current decade and the transformative 1920s and tumultuous 1970s, highlighting lessons for the U.S. in n...
26 Nov 2021
Jewish History Uncensored
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#64 - Spinoza V - Rabbis of Amsterdam I
25 Nov 2021
This episode focuses on Rabbi Shaul Mortera, one of the first Rabbis of Amsterdam, exploring the process of selecting a Rabbi for the community and the impor...
25 Nov 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Bad Prosecutors, Bad Laws, Bad Anti-Patriots
24 Nov 2021
The text discusses the issue of prosecutors releasing individuals who go on to commit serious crimes and criticizes elite individuals who speak negatively ab...
24 Nov 2021
Jewish History Uncensored
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#63 - R' Aharon Chadash זצ״ל - First Yahrzeit
18 Nov 2021
This episode discusses the first yahrzeit of Rabbi Aharon Chadash, the Mashgiach of Mir, and explores his significant role in the development of the Mir Yesh...
18 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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The rarely told story of how a handful of Montreal Jews covertly rescued 300 Ethiopian refugees
18 Nov 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily explores the largely unknown story of a group of Montreal Jews who, in the early 1980s, orchestrated a daring and clandestine r...
18 Nov 2021
Jewish History Uncensored
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#62 - A Deeper Look at the Jewish Community of Amsterdam
11 Nov 2021
This episode delves into the details of the founding of the first synagogue in Amsterdam, shedding light on the specific mindset of the Jewish Community ther...
11 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Justice for the fallen: Canadian Jewish war heroes' graves corrected, just in time for Remembrance Day
11 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily host Ellin Bessner discusses the recent correction of tombstones for Jewish soldiers who died in World War II, which had been incorrectly marke...
11 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Surrounding the Magen David with yellow stars? The secret history and complex legacy of Israel's flag
9 Nov 2021
This podcast episode delves into the Israeli flag's historical origins and its current symbolic power, discussing how it has become both a source of pride an...
9 Nov 2021
Jewish History Uncensored
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#61 Spinoza III - The Founding of the Jewish Community of Amsterdam - Legends and Facts
4 Nov 2021
This episode discusses the founding of the Jewish Community of Amsterdam, exploring the legends surrounding its establishment. It delves into the documented ...
4 Nov 2021
Forward
How Leonard Bernstein embraced his Jewishness — and changed the world
29 Oct 2021
Leonard Bernstein, a renowned musician, embraced his Jewish heritage throughout his career, despite early pressures to change his name. He incorporated Hebre...
29 Oct 2021
Jewish History Uncensored
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#60 - Spinoza II - The Hidden Century of the Crypto Jews
28 Oct 2021
This episode discusses the hidden century of the Crypto Jews, focusing on those Jews who were forced to convert in Portugal in 1497. The Portuguese Jewish co...
28 Oct 2021
Menschwarmers
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S2E21 - Who is the greatest Jewish athlete of all time?
27 Oct 2021
The podcast discusses the question of who the greatest Jewish athlete of all time is, considering factors such as records held, career longevity, and popular...
27 Oct 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Afghanistan's last Jewish family just fled the country. Their dream home? Canada
26 Oct 2021
This episode discusses the harrowing escape of Tova Moradi, one of the last Jewish survivors in Afghanistan, and her family's ordeal under Taliban rule. It h...
26 Oct 2021