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Menschwarmers headphones The Paralympics have a rich Jewish history—and inspiring modern stars 5 Sep 2024
Menschwarmers delves into the Jewish origins and current Jewish stars of the Paralympics, featuring an interview with Alana Schreiber on the influential role...
5 Sep 2024
The Free Press Bari Weiss: The War on Our History 5 Sep 2024
Bari Weiss critiques the dangerous trend of both the far-left and far-right fracturing common historical narratives, exemplified by popular media figures lik...
5 Sep 2024
JTA Munich police kill man who brandished gun near Israeli consulate and 1972 Olympics massacre commemoration 5 Sep 2024
In Munich, police shot and killed a man allegedly planning an attack on Jewish targets, specifically near the Israeli consulate and a World War II museum, bo...
5 Sep 2024
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #204 - Maalos HaTorah - Defining Mitzvah 5 Sep 2024
In this episode, Rabbi Wittenstein explores the Vilna Gaon's perspective on the concept of mitzvot, suggesting there are more than the traditional 613. He al...
5 Sep 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones What it’s like inside the Hamas tunnels where six hostages were murdered 5 Sep 2024
Maj. (Ret.) John Spencer discusses the complex network of Hamas tunnels in Gaza and the challenges faced by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in countering th...
5 Sep 2024
JTA Witches, abortions, suffragettes: Jewish artist Tiffany Shlain’s new work is a slice of women’s history 4 Sep 2024
Jewish artist Tiffany Shlain's new solo exhibition, "You Are Here," showcases her innovative multimedia works, highlighted by a piece called "Dendrofemonolog...
4 Sep 2024
Moment Who Was Jacob de Haan? 4 Sep 2024
The documentary, "Jacob de Haan: A Voice Out of Time," directed by Zvi Landsman, explores the life and times of Jacob de Haan, a complex figure in early 20th...
4 Sep 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones The Blame Game 4 Sep 2024
This episode of The Commentary Magazine Podcast discusses controversial statements by Tucker Carlson and Thomas Friedman, and focuses on the influence of fla...
4 Sep 2024
Ami What I Witnessed in Entebbe // A Givati Brigade commando who was part of the mission tells the story of the famous rescue. 4 Sep 2024
The Entebbe raid by the Israeli Defense Forces on July 4, 1976, remains one of the most successful counterterrorism operations, with members from the Golani ...
4 Sep 2024
Mishpacha Mussolini’s Mediterranean Menace 3 Sep 2024
The article "Mussolini's Mediterranean Menace" details the Axis powers' two-year campaign to target Mandatory Palestine during World War II, starting in 1940...
3 Sep 2024
Mishpacha Parshas Shoftim: Small Steps for Man 3 Sep 2024
The article "Parshas Shoftim: Small Steps for Man" explores the symbolism of the mizbeiach (altar of many stones) versus the matzeivah (monument of a single ...
3 Sep 2024
Hadassah Busy and Blessed: The Elements of Jewish Resilience 3 Sep 2024
Hadassah National President Carol Ann Schwartz reflects on Jewish resilience as epitomized by the duality of living according to both the Hebrew and Gregoria...
3 Sep 2024
18forty headphones Pawel Maciejko: Sabbateanism and the Roots of Secular Judaism [Denominations: Bonus] 3 Sep 2024
In this episode, historian Pawel Maciejko discusses the lasting impact of Sabbateanism and its potential influence on modern secular Jewish identity. By exam...
3 Sep 2024
Moment Cori Bush, AIPAC and the Future of Black-Jewish Relations 3 Sep 2024
The recent Democratic primary loss of Congresswoman Cori Bush, heavily influenced by pro-Israel groups like AIPAC, signals important shifts in Black-Jewish p...
3 Sep 2024
Mishpacha Elul 5784: Learning Curve 2 Sep 2024
The article "Elul 5784: Learning Curve" explores the historical development and functions of the yeshivah as an institution of Jewish learning. It likens yes...
2 Sep 2024
Moment Book Review: The Double Life of a Female Jewish Crime Boss 2 Sep 2024
Margalit Fox's biography, "The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Rise and Fall of an American Organized-Crime Boss," delves into the life of Fredericka Mandelbau...
2 Sep 2024
Decision Points headphones Evolution of Hamas: Terror, Policy and Politics 2 Sep 2024
Experts Ghaith al-Omari and Ehud Yaari join David Makovsky to explore the evolution of Hamas, focusing on the organization's ideologies, leadership, and stra...
2 Sep 2024
Hadassah Encountering Ghosts in Poland 2 Sep 2024
The article "Encountering Ghosts in Poland" narrates a poignant journey undertaken by a group of Jewish women exploring historical Jewish sites in Poland, pa...
2 Sep 2024
Jewish Review of Books The World of Their Descendants 2 Sep 2024
Joshua Leifer's new book explores the evolution of American Jewish identity from the post-World War II era to today, challenging the narrative of seamless as...
2 Sep 2024
Forward Rachel is weeping for her child: In a grieving Jewish mother, we see our Jewish matriarch 1 Sep 2024
The emotional piece by Rabbi Menachem Creditor draws parallels between the ancient biblical story of Rachel weeping for her children and the modern grief of ...
1 Sep 2024
Forward Why do Ashkenazi Jews name babies after deceased relatives? A rabbi responds. 1 Sep 2024
Rabbi Daniel Cohen explores the Ashkenazi Jewish tradition of naming children after deceased relatives, emphasizing how this practice serves as a powerful me...
1 Sep 2024
Jewish History Lectures 113. Four Jewish Survival Strategies developed in the Byzantine Empire 1 Sep 2024
This video, part of the Jewish History Lab series by Henry Abramson, delves into four key survival strategies that the Jewish community developed during the ...
1 Sep 2024
Unpacked What was the first Jewish Temple? #israel #history #story 1 Sep 2024
The first Jewish Temple, commonly known as Solomon's Temple, is a profoundly significant site in Jewish history and religion. Built by King Solomon in the 10...
1 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish There is no such thing as a 'typical' Jew. 31 Aug 2024
In a reflection on the diversity of the Jewish community, this piece argues against the notion of a "typical" Jew, emphasizing the rich variety in traditions...
31 Aug 2024
Forward In Auschwitz, a modern love story sparks a new Jewish chapter 30 Aug 2024
In Oswiecim, Poland, a town historically significant for its Jewish community, a modern love story unfolds between Hila Weisz, an Israeli with Holocaust-surv...
30 Aug 2024
People of the Pod headphones The Forgotten Exodus: Tunisia – Listen to the Season 2 Premiere 30 Aug 2024
In this episode, Hen Mazzig shares his family's journey from Tunisia to Israel, highlighting the rich history and cultural contributions of Tunisian Jews. Th...
30 Aug 2024
Forward Hidden away for a decade, a beloved Jewish artist's mural awaits its return to the public eye 30 Aug 2024
For the past decade, the famous 13-piece mural 'Resources of America' by renowned Jewish artist Ben Shahn and his wife Bernarda Bryson has been out of public...
30 Aug 2024
Sam Aronow The Fourth Aliyah (1924-1928) 30 Aug 2024
The video titled 'The Fourth Aliyah (1924-1928),' delves into a transformative period in the history of the Yishuv, the Jewish community in Palestine. During...
30 Aug 2024
Tablet The Men Who Weren’t There 30 Aug 2024
This article explores the historical narrative of Jewish husbands mysteriously vanishing in the early 20th century, focusing on their impact on families and ...
30 Aug 2024
Forward Berlin Holocaust memorial vandalized with antisemitic graffiti 29 Aug 2024
A Berlin Holocaust monument, the Block of Women, was defaced with antisemitic and pro-Palestinian graffiti, adding to recent global instances of vandalism at...
29 Aug 2024
Kveller Parenting Nightmare Unlocked as 4-Year-Old Breaks Ancient Jar at Israeli Museum 29 Aug 2024
In a heartwarming incident at the Hecht Museum in Haifa, a 4-year-old accidentally broke a 3,500-year-old jar, sparking panic among his parents. The child, o...
29 Aug 2024
Promised Podcast headphones The “Remembering Zachariah” Edition 29 Aug 2024
This episode of the Promised Podcast provides a poignant remembrance of Zachariah Haber, an IDF soldier and promising scholar whose life was tragically cut s...
29 Aug 2024
Unorthodox headphones Beautifully Jewish, Historically Armenian 29 Aug 2024
This episode of Unorthodox explores two unique aspects of Jewish and Armenian culture. It features a joyful day at "Beautifully Jewish" day camp focused on c...
29 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish The Glorious Inversion of 'Pro-Palestinian' Slogans 28 Aug 2024
This article critiques "pro-Palestinian" slogans by flipping them to propose alternative interpretations that focus on perceived historical inaccuracies and ...
28 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle I Seek a Kind Person review: ‘the British small ads that saved Jews from the Nazis’ 28 Aug 2024
Julian Borger's book, "I Seek a Kind Person," reveals the poignant and lesser-known method by which many European Jews attempted to escape Nazi terror: class...
28 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle Out of the blue 28 Aug 2024
This travel piece explores Halkidiki and Thessaloniki in Greece, emphasizing the luxurious experience at Cora Hotel & Spa inspired by Aristotle's philosophie...
28 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle My grandmother’s handmade life 28 Aug 2024
Miriam Gold, an artist and teacher, explores her grandmother Dr. Elena Zadik's life in a graphic memoir, "Elena: A Hand Made Life." Combining various art for...
28 Aug 2024
Kveller Moving to Berlin While Pregnant Made Me Face My Jewish Past 28 Aug 2024
This reflective piece by a Jewish writer explores the emotional complexities of moving to Berlin while pregnant, set against the backdrop of her family's Hol...
28 Aug 2024
Unpacked Who was the Accidental Revolutionary that Fought the USSR? | Unpacked 28 Aug 2024
This video explores the journey of Ida Nudel, a dedicated Soviet economist who transformed into a pivotal figure advocating for Jewish freedom in the USSR. I...
28 Aug 2024
Hadassah Yemenite Jewish ‘Songs for the Brokenhearted’ 28 Aug 2024
Ayelet Tsabari's debut novel, "Songs for the Brokenhearted," intricately weaves the lives of Yemenite Jews across two pivotal moments in Israeli history. The...
28 Aug 2024
Forward What kids wrote in the Yiddish press about their summer vacations 27 Aug 2024
The article by Jennifer A. Stern explores the summer experiences of Jewish children during the early 20th century, as documented in letters to the editor pub...
27 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle The sad truth is that 10 months of war may have all been for nothing 27 Aug 2024
The article reflects on the recurring cycle of violence and despair resulting from the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, questioning the belief that...
27 Aug 2024
Hadassah October 7 War Stories From the Extended Hadassah Family 27 Aug 2024
This article highlights the harrowing experiences of the Elon family, particularly Michal Elon, a nurse, and her family during and following a terrorist atta...
27 Aug 2024
Hadassah ‘Let There Be Light’ Feels More Urgent Than Ever 27 Aug 2024
In this reflective piece, Abigail Pogrebin underscores the enduring resilience of the Jewish spirit through the lens of Simchat Torah, juxtaposing the 2023 h...
27 Aug 2024
Tablet My Grandfather’s Leg 27 Aug 2024
"My Grandfather's Leg" is a poignant recollection of life in the Jewish quarter of Sanaa, Yemen, during the early 20th century, through the narrative of the ...
27 Aug 2024
Forward Why my great-grandfather, a strike leader, kept landing in prison 26 Aug 2024
This article explores the life of Chaim Ime Mendl Kaplan, an influential Jewish labor activist in early 20th-century America. Kaplan, who immigrated from Eas...
26 Aug 2024
Mishpacha Prince Without a Crown 26 Aug 2024
This article explores the life of Reb Shlomenyu of Sadigura, a complex and enigmatic Jewish leader who chose to forgo his inherited rabbinic title to engage ...
26 Aug 2024
Jewdicious That Date In 1897 When... 26 Aug 2024
This week's edition of "This Week in Jewish History" by JEWDICIOUS covers significant milestones and struggles from the Jewish past. Highlights include the C...
26 Aug 2024
TEXTing headphones Spiraling Upwards 26 Aug 2024
Elana Stein Hain and Christine Hayes explore cycles of Jewish history and theology using Tisha B'Av kinot, Ecclesiastes, and Deuteronomy, questioning whether...
26 Aug 2024
Tel Aviv Review headphones Early Israel’s ‘Emotional Regime’ 26 Aug 2024
Prof. Orit Rozin discusses her book "Emotions of Conflict: Israel 1949-1967," examining how the Israeli establishment managed public emotions during times of...
26 Aug 2024