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In an emergency episode, the focus is on a recent event likened to Israel's 9/11 or Pearl Harbor, where Hamas forces infiltrated Israel from Gaza, resulting ...

The Codex Sassoon, the oldest existing Hebrew Bible dating back to around 900 C.E., has been permanently relocated to Israel after being acquired by Alfred M...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron engage in discussing two significant topics, including a religious conflict in Tel Aviv on Yom Kippur...

In this episode, Karl Rove discusses the historical context of current political dysfunction in the United States, challenging the notion that today's politi...

Chicago 58 Food Products recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, tracing back to founder David Bernholtz's kosher butcher shop in Toronto's Kensington Mar...

The Canadian government has apologized for awarding the prestigious Order of Canada to Peter Savaryn, a Ukrainian immigrant linked to a Nazi unit during Worl...

The text discusses a recent documentary about Spinoza, a figure who has been in the news lately. It raises questions about the level of knowledge a documenta...

The author mentions having recently read Paul Johnson's short biography of Churchill and starting Antonia Fraser's book "Boadicea's Chariot," which focuses o...

The YouTube video explores the Jewish history of Pasadena from 1874 to the present, discussing the early settlers, community development, and future prospect...

Succot, the festival of dwelling in temporary booths, holds deep symbolic significance reflecting the diversity within Jewish tradition. The debate between R...

Prof. Erez Ben-Yosef presents a compelling argument that challenges traditional views of the ancient Israelite monarchy, suggesting it was a complex, nomadic...

On Unorthodox's Under the Stars: Ep. 381, the podcast celebrates Sukkot by exploring family traditions in the Malina sukkah with Joshua's parents. The episod...

The Speaker of Canada's House of Commons resigned following a scandal surrounding his leading a standing ovation for a 98-year-old Ukrainian immigrant who wa...

During and after the Holocaust, the Seeking Relatives column in a newspaper helped thousands of Jews reunite with their families and find each other amidst t...

This episode explores why some U.S. Republicans are opposing ongoing military assistance to Ukraine amid its war with Russia, addressing both political dynam...

Vilnius is celebrating its 700th anniversary, acknowledging its rich Jewish history as a former cultural powerhouse known as the Jerusalem of the North, with...

The Canadian Parliament honored 98-year-old Ukrainian immigrant Yaroslav Hunka, a veteran who fought with the SS Galichina, a unit associated with Nazi war c...

In this episode, the focus is on the legendary confrontation of 1771 involving the Vilna Gaon with R Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk and R Shnuer Zalman of Liozna...

Mike Rothschild's new book, "Jewish Space Lasers," delves into the historical roots of why conspiracy theorists have long targeted the Rothschild family as s...

Bella Bernstein, a 104-year-old former soprano and one of the super seniors at the Donald Berman Jewish Eldercare Centre in Montreal, shared her secret to lo...

In this episode, the discussion revolves around significant events such as the reforming of the Israeli Supreme Court and the advancements in AI, exploring t...

The podcast discusses President Biden's tendency to exaggerate or fabricate stories to enhance his image, such as claiming to have been in New York on Septem...

Franklin Foer's new book, "The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden's White House and the Struggle for America's Future," explores the early years of Biden's pr...

A powerful earthquake in Morocco has resulted in over 2,100 deaths and 2,400 serious injuries, impacting the country's remote villages severely. The disaster...

The struggle between Yiddish and Hebrew in Israel reflects the complex dynamics of language politics in Zionist history. Despite Yiddish being the native ton...

A historical exploration of the Zion Mule Corps during 1915-1916, focusing on recruitment, training, battles in Gallipoli, and evacuation, featuring prominen...

"Forgotten Canadian sports icon Bobbie Rosenfeld is being brought back into the spotlight through a new biographical play in Barrie, Ontario. Rosenfeld, a Je...

Exploring the Jewish historical sites of San Francisco through a unique tour.

The Parashah of Ki Tavo discusses the ceremony of bringing first fruits to the Temple in Jerusalem, where farmers expressed gratitude to God for sustenance b...

This episode explores the definition of "Beinonim" according to the Tanya, focusing on its usage in Shas and classical interpretations. The discussion delves...

A detailed examination and explanation of the various historical Jewish movements and sects throughout different periods in Jewish history.

In this episode, Fred Kagan discusses the political and military implications of Yevgeny Prigozhin's death and its effects on Putin’s grip on power, against ...

"Golda," featuring Helen Mirren as Golda Meir, focuses on Meir's leadership during the Yom Kippur War, portraying her complex emotions and decision-making un...

Journalist Adam Rasgon discusses the evolving dynamics and challenges facing the Palestinian Authority as it approaches the 30th anniversary of the Oslo Acco...

In this episode of "Call Me Back," Congressman Mike Gallagher discusses insights from the Korean War that inform current U.S.-China relations and offers a un...

The article examines two types of Jewish fundamentalism in Israel related to settler violence: the post-mamlakhti Hardal faction and the Hilltop Youth, both ...

Mat and Julie Tonti, based in Silver Spring, MD, are transforming the diary of Glckl bas Lieb, a 17th-century Jewish woman from Hamburg, into a graphic novel...

Daniel Bar-Tal, a professor emeritus of social psychology at Tel Aviv University, delves into his new book "Sinking into the Honey Trap: The Case of the Isra...

The Borscht Belt resorts, once a thriving hub of Jewish vacation culture in the Catskills, have been revitalized through a new trail of historical markers, h...

The Borscht Belt resorts in Mountain Dale, New York, once popular among Jewish vacationers, have long been abandoned, but efforts are underway to commemorate...

Oren Kessler discusses the missed opportunities for peace in 1936 Palestine during the Arab Revolt, as detailed in his book "Palestine 1936." He reveals how ...

In this episode, Walter Russell Mead discusses the concept of "geopolitical climate denialism," highlighting global tensions and shifting alliances, particul...

This episode discusses whether calling Tanya "Chassidic Philosophy" is accurate and explores the differences between how individuals in the Chassidic and Lit...

On August 12, 1952, Stalin's regime executed 13 Jewish cultural figures in Moscow's Lubyanka prison, an event now known as the Night of the Murdered Poets. T...

The text discusses the controversy surrounding the inclusion of Tanya's statements in general discussions of issues, particularly within the context of the V...

A jury has sentenced the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter, Robert Bowers, to death, concluding a tragic chapter in American Jewish history marked by the worst an...

Joanne Intrator, a New York psychiatrist and daughter of German Jewish refugees, embarked on a challenging journey to seek restitution from Germany for the f...

The CJN Daily team announced the passing of Evan Friedlan, the youngest son of host Ellin Bessner, at the age of 23. The show will be taking a break in light...

The text discusses the concept of "sweetheart deals" in politics, using Ted Kennedy's Chappaquiddick incident as an example. It touches on current political ...

This episode discusses the challenges people face in relating to Tisha b'Av and the Kinnos, exploring the reasons behind this difficulty. It also offers tool...