On the Nose
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Talking to Our Families
8 Dec 2023
This text discusses the challenges faced by young Jews on the left in dealing with their families who hold supportive or complicit views on pogroms and genoc...
8 Dec 2023
Sam Aronow
Judenzählung (1916-1917)
8 Dec 2023
A video exploring the history of Judenzählung (Jewish census) in 1916-1917 during World War I, involving primary sources and insights on the Jewish integrati...
8 Dec 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy
The bargain the Maccabees didn’t take (and we shouldn’t either)
8 Dec 2023
In this article, the author discusses the idea of Jews making sacrifices, both physical and spiritual, in order to be accepted by society. The author cites t...
8 Dec 2023
Tablet
The Light of Your Return
8 Dec 2023
"The Light of Your Return" is a poem reflecting on the absence of resurrection despite the expectation of its arrival. The poem juxtaposes the closeness of t...
8 Dec 2023
Rationalist Judaism
The New Importance of Chanukah
7 Dec 2023
The author argues that the conflict between Israel and Palestine is not about the West Bank or the establishment of a Palestinian state, but rather about Pal...
7 Dec 2023
Call Me Back
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Would Gazans rise up against Hamas? - with Amos Harel
7 Dec 2023
In this episode, Amos Harel provides insights into the current IDF operations in South Gaza, explains the challenges of the Gaza tunnel system, and discusses...
7 Dec 2023
Forward
Red stickers for killed, black for kidnapped: Bearing witness to the massacre at Kibbutz Nir Oz
7 Dec 2023
Kibbutz Nir Oz, located near Gaza, was devastated by a Hamas attack on October 7th. Out of the 417 residents, 1 in 4 were killed or kidnapped. Survivors have...
7 Dec 2023
Jewschool
Hannukah is the Holiday of Dispute
7 Dec 2023
The author reflects on the multiple perspectives and contradictions surrounding the holiday of Hanukkah. They note that the two books of Maccabees, written i...
7 Dec 2023
Jewish Review of Books
Unfinished Rock
7 Dec 2023
The article discusses the well-known Hanukkah song "Maoz Tzur" and its final stanza. It explores the history and possible controversy surrounding the inclusi...
7 Dec 2023
Tablet
Who Is ‘The Red One’?
7 Dec 2023
"Maoz Tzur," a popular Hanukkah song, recounts Jewish history and expresses longing for the restoration of the Temple in Jerusalem. The song references bibli...
7 Dec 2023
Tablet
As Hanukkah Begins, a Call to Reconsider Jewish Giving
7 Dec 2023
This article calls on American Jews to reconsider their charitable giving and support for institutions that have shown indifference or hostility towards Jewi...
7 Dec 2023
Rationalist Judaism
Our Indigenous Beginnings
6 Dec 2023
The map from Martin Gilbert's book "The Arab-Israeli Conflict: Its History in Maps" shows that Jews were the main settled population in the land that eventua...
6 Dec 2023
Moment
Wisdom Project | Manny Lindenbaum on the Joy of Making a Difference
6 Dec 2023
Manny Lindenbaum, a Holocaust survivor, reflects on his experiences and the importance of making a positive impact on others. Separated from his family and h...
6 Dec 2023
Jewish History Uncensored
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Henry Kissinger - Legacy, Lessons & Controversy
6 Dec 2023
Henry Kissinger is noted as a prominent American diplomat with a complex legacy that stirs strong emotions and opinions. His key legacy includes his signific...
6 Dec 2023
Ami
Digging Beneath the Surface // An exclusive tour underneath the Kosel Plaza and the bold vision for its future
6 Dec 2023
In this article, the writer describes their exclusive tour of an excavation project at the far end of the Kosel plaza, led by Rav Shmuel Rabinovitch, the fou...
6 Dec 2023
Forward
It looks like a church, but murals reveal this shul's Jewish identity
5 Dec 2023
The article discusses the Vilna Shul, the last standing synagogue from the immigrant Jewish communities in Boston. The shul contains unique folk art murals w...
5 Dec 2023
Tel Aviv Review
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Before and After 1948: Gaza, a Prehistory
4 Dec 2023
Dr. Dotan Halevy, an environmental and social historian, delves into the history of Gaza from the mid-19th century to the present day, exploring its signific...
4 Dec 2023
Forward
The most Jewish moments from Barbra Streisand’s memoir
1 Dec 2023
Barbra Streisand's memoir, 'My Name is Barbra,' is rich with reflections on her Jewish heritage, which she embraces and celebrates throughout her life and ca...
1 Dec 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Israel Goes In, Blinken Goes Wobbly
1 Dec 2023
The podcast discusses two main topics. Firstly, it criticizes the rhetoric used by Antony Blinken regarding Israel's actions in the conflict that has resumed...
1 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle
The Etgar Quiz no 251
1 Dec 2023
The text discusses a quiz with questions related to Jewish knowledge including the meaning of "Moshiach," Israel's withdrawal from Gaza in 2005, the naming o...
1 Dec 2023
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Saul Singer: Refounding Israel the day after the war
30 Nov 2023
Saul Singer discusses the critical importance of unity in Israel as explored in his recent book, "The Genius of Israel: The Surprising Resilience of a Divide...
30 Nov 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “Song of War” Edition
23 Nov 2023
Noah reflects on the abundance of music produced during the current war, noting that it surpasses the music created in all of Israel's previous wars combined...
23 Nov 2023
Jewish Chronicle
War is sinful even when justified
20 Nov 2023
The text discusses the complexity of engaging in war, highlighting that while warfare may be necessary at times, it is still considered sinful. Drawing on th...
20 Nov 2023
Sam Aronow
Nili (1915-1917)
17 Nov 2023
A YouTube video titled "Nili (1915-1917)" explores the historical events surrounding the Nili spy ring during World War I, including the struggles and sacrif...
17 Nov 2023
Jewish Chronicle
Portion of the week: Toldot
16 Nov 2023
In Parashat Toldot, Isaac follows in his father Abraham's footsteps by pretending his wife Rebecca is his sister, leading to a revelation of their true relat...
16 Nov 2023
Jewish History Uncensored
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Tanya - Torah Lishma: A Deeper Look
16 Nov 2023
This episode delves into the benefits of in-depth Torah study and how it can help individuals navigate challenges in maintaining commitment to Judaism. It ex...
16 Nov 2023
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Dr. Joe Uziel: ID'ing Oct. 7 victims via forensic archaeology
16 Nov 2023
Dr. Joe Uziel, an archaeologist with the Israel Antiquities Authority, discusses the forensic techniques used to identify victims of the October 7 Hamas atta...
16 Nov 2023
Unorthodox
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Dark Times, Bright Lights: Ep. 389
16 Nov 2023
Tablet's episode "Dark Times, Bright Lights: Ep. 389" highlights various aspects of Jewish life and culture. It introduces the forthcoming Hanukkah Bazaar in...
16 Nov 2023
Jewish Chronicle
The Etgar Quiz no 248
12 Nov 2023
The text presents a quiz with questions related to Jewish history and Israel. It touches on topics like the burial place of biblical figures, the origins of ...
12 Nov 2023
Forward
How American Jews have managed to survive a history of antisemitism and bigoted fanaticism
9 Nov 2023
Diane Cole highlights the New York Historical Society's exhibition "Acts of Faith: Religion and the American West," exploring the complex interplay of religi...
9 Nov 2023
Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the week: Chayei Sarah
9 Nov 2023
Parashat Chayei Sarah discusses the death of Sarah and its aftermath, following the Akedah (binding of Isaac). Various traditions speculate on Sarah's passin...
9 Nov 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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A coin collector stumbled upon a Canadian Jewish war hero’s story—and is now dedicated to sharing it
9 Nov 2023
Coin collector Brian Iseman stumbled upon forgotten military possessions belonging to the family of Lt. Myer Tutzer Cohen, the first Canadian Jewish soldier ...
9 Nov 2023
Forward
In a blockbuster film about the Ukrainian Robin Hood, the Baal Shem Tov makes his debut
8 Nov 2023
In a new costume drama set in 18th-century Ukraine titled "Dovbush," the Baal Shem Tov, founder of Hasidic Judaism, makes his screen debut. The film follows ...
8 Nov 2023
Call Me Back
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BIDEN: "Don't!" / NASRALLAH: "I hear you." - emergency episode with Dr. Matthew Levitt
3 Nov 2023
In this emergency episode, Dr. Matthew Levitt offers insights into Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's recent speech, analyzing its implications for the ongo...
3 Nov 2023
Jewish Chronicle
Etgar quiz no 247
3 Nov 2023
This text is a quiz featuring questions related to Jewish history and culture. It includes questions about Israel's borders, Prime Ministers, biblical figure...
3 Nov 2023
Tablet
A Great Day
3 Nov 2023
Leslie Epstein shares a nostalgic and serendipitous journey connected to a painting by Vivan Sundaram, "It Was a Great Day." Acquired during a 1968 trip to C...
3 Nov 2023
Tablet
Verdi’s Jewish Opera Grandly Staged at the Metropolitan
30 Oct 2023
Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Nabucco" is a work with deep Jewish sensibility despite the composer's lack of religious affiliation. The opera's iconic chorus, Va P...
30 Oct 2023
Jewish Chronicle
The Etgar Quiz No 246
27 Oct 2023
The Etgar Quiz No. 246 poses questions related to Jewish history and trivia, such as the number of spies who brought back a good report about the land of Isr...
27 Oct 2023
Call Me Back
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A brief history of Hezbollah - with Dr. Matthew Levitt
27 Oct 2023
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Levitt discusses the strategic threat posed by Hezbollah, emphasizing its roots in the 1982 Iranian-led creation of a powerful m...
27 Oct 2023
Forward
Superb permanent exhibit opens at Amherst’s Yiddish Book Center
25 Oct 2023
The Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Massachusetts, has launched a remarkable permanent exhibition, "Yiddish: A Global Culture," showcasing its substantial Yi...
25 Oct 2023
Call Me Back
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The Fog of Waiting - with Haviv Rettig Gur
23 Oct 2023
Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the strategic complexities and historical context of Israel's military preparations along the Gaza border, focusing on the tactica...
23 Oct 2023
Call Me Back
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Forecasting the war’s path ahead - with Michael Oren
21 Oct 2023
In this episode of "Call Me Back," Michael Oren discusses the intricate dynamics and potential outcomes of the October 7th war involving Israel and Hamas, dr...
21 Oct 2023
Forward
Her family escaped from pogroms to South Dakota — did they become complicit in the decimation of Native Americans?
20 Oct 2023
"Rebecca Clarren's book 'The Cost of Free Land' explores her Jewish family's history in South Dakota as beneficiaries of land taken from the Lakota people, p...
20 Oct 2023
Jewish Chronicle
The Etgar Quiz number 245
20 Oct 2023
The Etgar Quiz number 245 covers various questions about Jewish history and traditions. The quiz asks about Israel's first Olympic gold medal sport (windsurf...
20 Oct 2023
Sam Aronow
Bundism in the Balkans (1908-1918)
20 Oct 2023
The video explores the history of Bundism in the Balkans from 1908 to 1918, focusing on the movement's evolution and impact within various countries in the r...
20 Oct 2023
Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the week: Noach
19 Oct 2023
The discussion revolves around the story of Noah's Ark and the role of birds, particularly the raven. While Noah took pairs of every species onto the Ark, he...
19 Oct 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Can We Bear to Listen to the Testimonies?
13 Oct 2023
Noam Blum of Tablet discusses Tablet's initiative to gather testimonies about the massacre of Jews on October 7 and poses the question of whether we can hand...
13 Oct 2023
Jewish History Uncensored
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#160 The Gaza War
12 Oct 2023
The text discusses lessons and differences between the Gaza War and the Yom Kippur War, speculating on factors influencing the conflict's duration and its co...
12 Oct 2023
Call Me Back
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The history of Hamas, and its likely grim future - with Jonathan Schanzer
11 Oct 2023
In this episode, Jonathan Shanzer delves into the history of Hamas, highlighting its ideological roots and its relationship with Iran, and speculates on the ...
11 Oct 2023
Forward
A new memorial honors victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
11 Oct 2023
A new memorial is being unveiled at the site of the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire, commemorating the tragic event where 146 workers died in 1911. The memo...
11 Oct 2023