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This episode discusses the reactions of contemporary Chassidic groups to advances in artificial intelligence, specifically focusing on why American Chassidic...

Former residents of Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Rosalie Mednick Nepom, Sol Mednick, and Dr. Issac Katz, have compiled memories of the town's pioneering Jewish com...

Louis Slotin, a Jewish scientist from Winnipeg, played a crucial role in the development of the atomic bombs used during World War II, a fact often overlooke...

Oppenheimer, a film by Christopher Nolan, delves into the complex relationship between physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer and Lewis Strauss, highlighting their ...

The International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, hosted by the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies in London, will take place from Ju...

This episode discusses the process of Rabbi Shnuer Zalman of Liozna becoming the founder of Chabad Chassidus. It explores when he actually established Chassi...

In a podcast, Eli Lake discusses the anniversary of Alexander Hamilton's death, the recent NATO meeting, and the role of Joe Biden in its achievements. The c...

Ruth Handler, the Jewish businesswoman behind Barbie, created the iconic doll in 1959, revolutionizing the toy industry. Despite facing antisemitism, Handler...

In this episode of "Call Me Back," Rich Goldberg discusses the possibility and complexities surrounding a potential new U.S.-Iran deal, which involves unfree...

Construction workers in Munich recently uncovered stone tablets from the demolished Great Synagogue of Munich, including tablets bearing the Ten Commandments...

In episode 370 of Unorthodox, the podcast delves into the topic of name changes, exploring the truth behind the myth of name changes at Ellis Island. The dis...

In a discussion with archaeologist Prof. Aren Maeir, the impact of Indiana Jones on the field of archaeology is examined, highlighting its role in popularizi...

Fred Kagan dissects the tumultuous situation surrounding Putin's power in light of the Wagner mutiny, suggesting that recent events have exposed significant ...

Michele Taylor, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Human Rights Council, emphasizes the importance of America's active participation in the council to advocate ...

Robert Zaretsky explores the parallels between France and the United States, focusing on the recent Supreme Court decision to end affirmative action and the ...

Sarah Schenirer, a notable figure from Krakow, Poland, reshaped female Jewish education a century ago by establishing the Beis Yaakov school system, blending...

The podcast episode discussed in this text features JCC Krakow director Jonathan Ornstein talking about Jewish life in Poland, and author Antonio Pagliarulo ...

Journalist and analyst Oren Kessler's book "Palestine 1936: The Great Revolt and the Roots of the Middle East Conflict" is discussed by Tel Aviv-based journa...

This podcast episode explores listener questions regarding good writing about the Left, the comparison between today's progressives and the original Progress...

Dan Senor discusses the recent rebellion by Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner mercenary group against Moscow with Richard Fontaine, exploring the implications for P...

Martha Hodes recounts her experience being held hostage at age 12 on a hijacked plane by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine in 1970. The traum...

This podcast episode delves into the concerns surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and explores the distinctions between AI and human intelligence. It di...

In this podcast episode hosted by Jonathan Schwab and Yael Steiner, the story of Edgardo Mortara is explored. Edgardo, a young Jewish boy, was taken from his...

In a discussion hosted by Jonathan Schwab and Yael Steiner, the Golden Age of Spanish Jewry is explored as a period characterized by cultural exchange and co...

Thousands of Toronto high school students recently attended an immersive outdoor play about the 1933 Christie Pits Riot, a historical event where racial tens...

Lerna Ekmekcioglu, a professor at MIT, delves into the discussion surrounding Armenian aspirations for a national home within the newly established Turkish R...

In this episode, the focus is on Rabbi Shnuer Zalman of Liadi's significant contribution of writing a commentary on the Shulchan Aruch. The discussion delves...

Jonathan Spyer discusses Iran's geopolitical maneuvers, including new alliances in the Middle East and developments in military technology. He provides insig...

In this discussion, Linda Gradstein, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron talk about the challenges faced by Israeli ministers and MKs when speaking oversea...

This podcast episode explores the remarkable life of Hannah Szenes, a Hungarian poet who resisted the Holocaust by escaping to pre-state Israel and undertaki...

The podcast discusses the emergence of RFK Jr., a member of the Kennedy family, as an anti-establishment candidate, highlighting the irony of a traditionally...

Joseph Rabinowitz, a Jewish man from Bessarabia, founded a Christian-Jewish sect in 1882 where he preached in Yiddish, reflecting his belief in a synthesis o...

The new Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., offers an immersive exploration of Jewish history within the U.S. capital, spotlighting figures like Ruth ...

Peter Janovsky recounts receiving unexpected Nazi memorabilia that connected to his great-uncle Israel Schaechter's complex history. As he researched Israel,...

In this episode, the focus is on the Sabbetian and Frankist movements and their influence on the conflict between Chassidim and Misnagdim. The narrative also...

The podcast episode discusses the discovery of the story of Wuhsha the Broker in the Cairo Geniza, shedding light on the extraordinary role of this 11th-cent...

Filmmaker Jennifer Podemski explores the blending of Jewish and Indigenous generational trauma in her new TV show, Little Bird, which delves into the Sixties...

In the book "Contemporary Israeli Haredi Society: Profiles, Trends and Challenges," co-edited by Professor Kimmy Caplan, the success of the Haredi community ...

The recent Bathurst Manor reunion and exhibit highlighted the postwar mostly-Jewish neighborhood in north Toronto, showcasing its roots as a home for Holocau...

Fred Kagan, a military historian, and analyst at the Institute for the Study of War, discusses the complexities of the Russia-Ukraine war in a podcast. The d...

Donato Manduzio, a man from an Italian village, embarked on a journey to revive what he believed to be a forgotten Jewish faith after reading the Bible. He s...

Hartley Garshowitz traveled to England to commemorate his uncle, Warrant Officer Albert Garshowitz, the only Canadian Jew killed in the historic Dambusters R...

This episode examines various aspects of Jewish history and figures, including the sale of the Sassoon Codex and its implications for the understanding of Ta...

In this episode, General H.R. McMaster discusses the reality of increased geopolitical risks and the need for the West to regain strategic competence and con...

Professor Hagar Kotef from SOAS, University of London, delves into her book "The Colonizing Self: Or, Home and Homelessness in Israel/Palestine," examining t...

Historian Sara Hirschhorn examines the shift of extremist ideologies from the periphery to the mainstream in Israeli politics, particularly within the contex...

This episode discusses the Torah perspective on the capture and execution of Eichmann, as well as the negotiations between Eichmann and R' Michoel Ber Weissm...

Johannes Eisenmenger spent 19 years deceiving the Jewish community, studying the Talmud, and then authoring a lengthy text that portrayed the Talmud negative...

In his new book "The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism," Martin Wolf explores how the shortcomings of the late 20th-century economic system have impacted gover...

In this episode, the discussion begins with an update on the Sassoon Codex, followed by insights into the later years of R' Elimelech's life and his interact...