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The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Prisoner Swaps—and a VP Swap? 2 Aug 2024
The text briefly mentions the encounter with a Jamaican woman of British descent with a similar complexion, highlighting Michael Manley, a former Jamaican Pr...
2 Aug 2024
Jewish History Lectures The First Roman-Jewish War viewed from our Post-October 7 Perspective: RSVP for Tisha B'Av 2 Aug 2024
A discussion about the Great Revolt against Rome and the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, connecting historical observations from that event to...
2 Aug 2024
Forward A masterful new Kafka book will bring you closer to the writer than ever before 2 Aug 2024
The article discusses a new book, "Kafka: Selected Stories," which offers a masterful translation by Mark Harman, bringing readers closer to Franz Kafka's wo...
2 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish The Dark Side of Israel 2 Aug 2024
The text discusses the recent assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, portraying the incident as a sophisticated and remote-controlle...
2 Aug 2024
Tikvah headphones J.J. Schacter on the First Tisha b'Av Since October 7 2 Aug 2024
Rabbi J.J. Schacter, a seasoned leader in Tisha b'Av services and an expert in Jewish history and commemoration, discusses the significance of this year's Ti...
2 Aug 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones 300 - with special guest Matti Friedman 2 Aug 2024
In a recent episode of the podcast "Unholy," Israeli tensions rise as the country anticipates a potential deadly retaliation from Iran and its allies after t...
2 Aug 2024
Rationalist Judaism Moshe Rabbeinu, Hater of Torah 2 Aug 2024
The text discusses a page from a purported elucidation of the Torah, Chumash HaCharedim LDvar HaGedolim, claiming to be based on hidden Kabbalistic teachings...
2 Aug 2024
Tablet The Simple Pleasures of Bananas and Cream 2 Aug 2024
The text reminisces about the author's close relationship with their grandmother, Grandma Molly, who taught them to cook and made every dish feel special. Th...
2 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish A Brief History of Jew-Haters 1 Aug 2024
The text provides a historical overview of the evolution of antisemitism from Biblical times to the 19th century, highlighting key examples of prejudice and ...
1 Aug 2024
Between The Lines Mission Accomplished, Four Decades And Countless Deaths Later 1 Aug 2024
Fuad Shakr, the second in command of Hezbollah, was recently targeted and killed by an Israeli missile in Beirut. Shakr was responsible for numerous terror a...
1 Aug 2024
Forward Who is Vladimir Kara-Murza, the Russian Jewish dissident released with Evan Gershkovich? 1 Aug 2024
Vladimir Kara-Murza is a Russian Jewish dissident known for his activism against the Kremlin and criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin. He was releas...
1 Aug 2024
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #199 - Israel, Daf Yomi & Supporting Torah - Lessons From My Father’s Life 1 Aug 2024
This episode reflects on the experiences of the narrator's father after their move to Israel in 1986, focusing on his interaction with the country and his co...
1 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle The National Theatre doesn’t mind offending us 1 Aug 2024
The author expresses concerns about The Lehman Trilogy play being staged at the National Theatre, highlighting its portrayal of Jewish stereotypes about mone...
1 Aug 2024
Jewschool A Book Bound at Both Ends: The Enigmatic Life and Death of Dovid Din 1 Aug 2024
Dovid Din, an enigmatic figure in postwar American kabbalism, died mysteriously in 1987 after teaching Lurianic Kabbalah and Hasidism to a small group of dis...
1 Aug 2024
Forward In new book, historian describes the lessons learned — and ignored — from Hitler’s rise 1 Aug 2024
In his book "Takeover: Hitler's Final Rise to Power," historian Timothy Ryback examines how Adolf Hitler ascended to power in a functioning democracy despite...
1 Aug 2024
Tablet The Ottoman American Empire 1 Aug 2024
The text discusses the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's assertion that Israel has lost sovereignty in its northern region due to Hezbollah attacks, i...
1 Aug 2024
Sapir Jewish Masterpiece: ‘Hatikvah’ 1 Aug 2024
The article discusses the significance of the Jewish anthem, "Hatikvah," especially in the context of the survivors of Bergen-Belsen singing it upon liberati...
1 Aug 2024
Sapir The First Tisha B’Av Since October 7 1 Aug 2024
The text delves into the evolution of Tisha B'Av observance from a day of mourning for the destruction of the Temple to a day reflecting Israel's transition ...
1 Aug 2024
JTA Don’t think of mourning as the opposite of joy 31 Jul 2024
As the Hebrew month of Av begins with notable mourning traditions, such as Tisha B'Av, the author reflects on the significance of the names Avi and Ami chose...
31 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle The Pendragon Legend, review: Upper-class chomps and femmes fatales pitched into dark country-house thriller 31 Jul 2024
"The Pendragon Legend" by Antal Szerb, recently republished by Pushkin Press, follows the story of a young Hungarian scholar who visits the Earl of Gwynedd a...
31 Jul 2024
JTA Jewish Life Stories: Ilana Schatz, 71, who founded Fair Trade Judaica 31 Jul 2024
Ilana Schatz, a prominent figure in the Jewish community, founded Fair Trade Judaica in 2008, promoting products that aligned with Jewish values and supporte...
31 Jul 2024
JTA A historian describes the lessons learned — and ignored — from Hitler’s rise to power 31 Jul 2024
Timothy Ryback's book, "Takeover: Hitler's Final Rise to Power," delves into Hitler's ascent in 1932 amid a divided democracy, shedding light on the complace...
31 Jul 2024
MomentMag Moment Magazine-Karma Short Fiction Contest: "Sounds Turtles Make" by Michael Orbach 31 Jul 2024
Michael Orbach, the 2023 second-place (tie) winner of the Moment Magazine-Karma Foundation Short Fiction Contest, discusses his story "Sounds Turtles Make" w...
31 Jul 2024
Forward Candace Owens has gone so conspiratorial, she’s now citing forgotten Jewish heretics 30 Jul 2024
In a wild conspiracy theory rant, Candace Owens asserts that obscure 18th-century Jewish figure Jacob Frank and his followers, known as Frankists, are behind...
30 Jul 2024
Kveller Mel Brooks Talks About His Days Working in the Borscht Belt 30 Jul 2024
Mel Brooks reflects on his formative years working in the Borscht Belt, a Jewish resort area in the Catskills of New York, where he began as a busboy at 14 a...
30 Jul 2024
Moment Spice Box | Own it 30 Jul 2024
The text is a brief announcement from Moment Magazine inviting readers to submit original newspaper clippings, curiosities, and photographs to be featured in...
30 Jul 2024
Mishpacha Streetlights and Shadows       29 Jul 2024
The article discusses the history of Jewish life in Vienna, emphasizing its ups and downs over the years. After a period of flourishing in the early 20th cen...
29 Jul 2024
JTA David Biale, scholar of Jewish thinkers and ideas on the margins, dies at 75 29 Jul 2024
David Biale, a pioneering Jewish historian known for his work on marginalized Jewish ideas and thinkers, passed away at 75. He challenged conventional academ...
29 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle The world should learn from Israel’s Olympic courage 29 Jul 2024
The article highlights the courage and resilience displayed by Israeli athletes in the face of historical discrimination and contemporary threats. It tells t...
29 Jul 2024
Hadassah New Jewish Books by Hadassah Members 29 Jul 2024
Hadassah Magazine features recent releases by Hadassah members, exemplifying the diverse literary talents within the Jewish community. For instance, "Postwar...
29 Jul 2024
Hadassah New Jewish Books to Read This August 2024 29 Jul 2024
This August 2024 presents a diverse selection of Jewish books to explore. Margalit Fox’s "The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum" sheds light on the life of Fredericka...
29 Jul 2024
JTA Jewish fencers make up nearly a third of the 2024 US Olympic fencing team in Paris 29 Jul 2024
Jewish fencers represent a significant portion of the 2024 US Olympic fencing team in Paris, with six out of twenty athletes having Jewish backgrounds. These...
29 Jul 2024
Jewdicious This Week in Jewish History 29 Jul 2024
This week in Jewish history includes significant events such as the arrival of the first shipload of Russian Jewish immigrants in New York in 1881, marking t...
29 Jul 2024
Tel Aviv Review headphones Human Rights in Troubled Times: How Much Individualism Do We Need? 29 Jul 2024
Anne Rethmann delves into post-1945 human rights discussions, focusing on the views of Austrian-Jewish lawyer Franz Bienenfeld on justice and comparing them ...
29 Jul 2024
Tablet Flirting in Yiddish 29 Jul 2024
The text reflects on a gathering of Holocaust survivors and their children, exploring themes of loss, identity, and the yearning for life and continuity amid...
29 Jul 2024
Lilith When We Have Something to Say, We Make a Magazine 26 Jul 2024
"The American Jewess" was a groundbreaking nineteenth-century magazine published in Chicago and was the first American Jewish women's magazine. Founded by Ro...
26 Jul 2024
JTA My stepfather Joe Lieberman set one path as a Jew in politics. Will his many successors follow it? 26 Jul 2024
The article reflects on the impactful Jewish political legacy of the late Senator Joe Lieberman, who saw his Jewish identity as a lever for positive change i...
26 Jul 2024
JTA Archeologists uncover floor of the Great Synagogue of Vilna, destroyed by the Nazis and Soviets 26 Jul 2024
Archeologists have unearthed parts of the Great Synagogue of Vilna, the historic center of Lithuanian Jewish life destroyed by the Nazis and Soviets. The exc...
26 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle Can a Jewish-Irish couple survive the Israel-Palestine debate? 26 Jul 2024
The author, a Jewish writer for the Jewish Chronicle in a relationship with an Irish partner, reflects on the challenges of navigating discussions about Isra...
26 Jul 2024
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #198 - Skylab & Atlanta Opportunities - Lessons From My Father’s Life 25 Jul 2024
In this episode, the speaker reflects on how his father maximized opportunities in Atlanta's Jewish community and his significant involvement in the Skylab r...
25 Jul 2024
Forward Babylon Berlin is famous for its attention to detail — did it get its Jewish story right? 25 Jul 2024
In Season 4 of Babylon Berlin, the series introduces a Jewish subplot, featuring Abe Gold (formerly Avrum Goldstein) and his Orthodox Jewish family in Berlin...
25 Jul 2024
Chabad.org Behind Enemy Lines: The life of a French Jewish spy in Nazi Germany 25 Jul 2024
The video features the remarkable story of Marthe Cohn, a French Jewish woman who served as a spy in Nazi Germany during World War II, sharing her experience...
25 Jul 2024
Moment Visual Moment | Camille Pissarro and the Birth of Impressionism 25 Jul 2024
Camille Pissarro, a central figure in the Impressionist movement, was an influential artist who played a key role in the development of modernist painting. B...
25 Jul 2024
Forward In London, Jewish history is larger than life in a new mural 25 Jul 2024
Artist Leon Fenster has created a 9-story mural on the wall of the Jewish Community Centre London, depicting a grand tableau of Jewish life in London across ...
25 Jul 2024
Jewdicious The Spirituality That's Real To Me 25 Jul 2024
Allison Fishman Task, a life coach, discusses spirituality and its distinction from religion in her work. She explains that spirituality is about a personal ...
25 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle You might hate Trump but it’s wrong to compare him to Hitler 25 Jul 2024
The text discusses the inappropriate comparisons of President Trump to Hitler, highlighting the dangers of such rhetoric and the dehumanization it promotes. ...
25 Jul 2024
Tablet Wikipedia’s Jewish Problem 25 Jul 2024
A group of Wikipedia editors and administrators criticized the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for its reliability on issues related to Israel, Zionism, antisem...
25 Jul 2024
18forty Chabad’s Mission Is Not Much Different Than Centrist Orthodoxy’s 24 Jul 2024
The text compares the mission of Chabad with Centrist Orthodoxy in understanding the purpose of Jewish practice as creating a dwelling place for God in the p...
24 Jul 2024
Unpacked Are Jews Indigenous to Israel? | Explained 24 Jul 2024
The video delves into the historical connection between Jews and Israel, exploring various Jewish communities' origins and their deep ties to the land throug...
24 Jul 2024
JTA The Borscht Belt Festival, honoring the Jewish Catskills, is bigger and broader this year 23 Jul 2024
The second annual Borscht Belt Festival, organized by the Borscht Belt Museum in the Catskills, will feature comedy, food, music, and storytelling from July ...
23 Jul 2024