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This episode discusses Spinoza's pioneering call for religious tolerance and the subsequent evolution towards the separation of Church and State. It explores...

In this episode, Fred Kagan discusses the potential for escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and evaluates the risks surrounding the use of nuclear weap...

The podcast discusses recent events related to Donald Trump, including someone moving boxes around, the FBI's actions toward Trump, updates on the January 6t...

Eva Hesse's seminal artwork, Expanded Expansion, was put into storage at the Guggenheim Museum due to its fragile state. Originally deemed unexhibitable in t...

Luis de Torres, the first Jew in the Americas, accompanied Christopher Columbus on his voyage as a translator in the hopes of encountering descendants of the...

The Lower East Side's Jarmulowsky Bank building has been transformed into Nine Orchard, a luxurious hotel that contrasts sharply with the area's historical i...

Tom Stoppard's play "Leopoldstadt" explores themes of assimilation, Jewish identity, and cultural alienation through the story of a Jewish family in Vienna f...

This special edition highlights the lives and legacies of notable individuals who recently passed away, including architect Danny Karavan, activist Miriam Le...

In this episode, the discussion critiques Spinoza's philosophy of determinism, highlighting flaws in his ideas. The example of Divine Providence in The Battl...

This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the recent discovery of a 100-year-old time capsule at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim during its milestone anniversary...

Caissie Levy, a Jewish actress, stars in Tom Stoppard's new Broadway production of "Leopoldstadt," which explores complex themes of Jewish identity and assim...

Professor Haggai Ram of Ben Gurion University discusses his book "Intoxicating Zion: A Social History of Hashish in Mandatory Palestine and Israel," explorin...

This episode reflects on Queen Elizabeth II's notable relationship with Jewish communities, acknowledging her support for Holocaust memorial initiatives and ...

Documentary filmmaker Julia Mintz presents "Four Winters," a poignant exploration of the lives and stories of eight Jewish partisans who participated in arme...

Following Queen Elizabeth's passing, the discussion revolves around whether there are any prominent figures today who are admired for their restraint rather ...

In this episode, Walter Russell Mead discusses the complexities and historical context of U.S. foreign policy toward Iran and Israel, focusing on his new boo...

Queen Elizabeth II's reign spanned seven decades, symbolizing stability both within the Commonwealth and globally. Her leadership steered Britain through var...

This episode of The CJN Daily pays tribute to Alex Polowin, a heroic WWII veteran, who as a young Canadian Jew, lied about his age to join the Navy and fight...

Adam Raz, a historian at Tel Aviv University, has penned a stage play titled "The Personal Tragedy of Mr. Sami Saada," which delves into the story of an Arab...

Mark Spitz, the renowned Jewish-American swimmer, made Olympic history at the 1972 Munich Games by winning seven gold medals, setting world records in each e...

Israeli families of the victims in the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre have reached a compensation agreement with Germany days before the 50th-anniversary comm...

In this episode focused on Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Noah discusses various aspects of the city, including places like The Pussycat Club, Coffee Lab, and Tal Tenne Cza...

The text discusses the concept of rationalism from a Torah perspective, focusing on figures like Spinoza and Einstein. It explores how Spinoza and modern phi...

The episode discusses the formal apology and compensation offered by Germany to the families of the 11 Israeli athletes killed at the 1972 Munich Olympics on...

Allan Leibel, a Canadian Jewish Olympian and lawyer, reflects on his experience witnessing the 1972 Munich Games, marked by a tragic terrorist hostage crisis...

Fifty years after the Munich Olympics massacre, the families of the 11 slain Israeli athletes and coaches continue to mourn and honor their loved ones. Despi...

Dr. Naysan Rafati and Neri Zilber engage in a detailed analysis of the Iran nuclear negotiations, examining the history of the deal, the impact of the U.S. w...

Tod Lindberg from The Hudson Institute discusses the legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev, questioning whether he was a purposeful change agent or a fool of fortune. ...

This episode of The CJN Daily delves into the remarkable story of the Kuklya family, whose extensive genealogy project uncovered 75,000 relatives, including ...

In his book "Powering Empire: How Coal Made the Middle East and Sparked Global Carbonization," Prof. On Barak from Tel Aviv University delves into the histor...

The landmark synagogue Temple Emanu-El in Helena, Montana, has returned to Jewish ownership after being sold during the Great Depression. This achievement is...

This episode discusses Spinoza's legacy of creating a secular world and his key conceptual ideas that contributed to this shift. It explores the relevance of...

The latest episode of Unorthodox, entitled 'Mystery Box 5782,' explores the diverse Jewish identities and the notion of community through shared experiences ...

This episode of The CJN Daily reflects on the lives and contributions of six notable Canadian Jews who passed away in the summer of 2022. Through these stori...

This episode of The CJN Daily delves into the significance of the 125th anniversary of the first Zionist Congress in Basel, Switzerland, where thousands of J...

This episode delves into the concept of Avoda Zara, questioning its definition as idol worship and exploring whether there was any logic or merely superstiti...

This episode highlights the evolution of the bat mitzvah ceremony in Canada through the stories of Miriam Lieff, who held Canada's first bat mitzvah in 1949,...

Dr. Louis Fishman, a historian specializing in modern Turkey and Israel/Palestine, challenges traditional views on politics and identity in Palestine from 19...

This episode delves into Spinoza's questions about authorship in the Tanach and how they relate to Jewish history, highlighting a fundamental flaw. It also e...

This episode features a conversation with a Jewish-Indigenous couple who reflect on their interfaith relationship and discuss the significance of the Nationa...

In this episode, Richard Fontaine discusses the geopolitical implications of Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, the muted global reaction to the killing of Ayma...

In an episode of the Unholy Podcast, hosts Yonit and Jonathan revisit a conversation with journalist David Remnick, known for his work with The New Yorker. T...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore the themes of grief and historical perspectives on Jewish identity and Israel, featuring discussions with Re...

The episode explores the appropriate reactions to Tisha B'Av and the destruction of the Temple. It questions if visiting the Har haBayis is a proper response...

Jared Kushner's memoir reveals a moment of tension between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the decision...

This episode discusses Spinoza's claims about Ibn Ezra and their differing attitudes towards Chazal. The focus is on Ibn Ezra's demonstration of the existenc...

In a podcast episode discussing current polling data, it is highlighted that President Biden is experiencing record low approval ratings for post-war preside...

Barry Goldberg recounts his unexpected role in one of the most pivotal moments in music history: Bob Dylan's transition to electric music at the 1965 Newport...

The podcast discusses Joe Biden's COVID diagnosis and highlights some disturbing moments from the January 6 hearings. It delves into the implications of both...

In this episode, Spinoza's questions about the authenticity of the Tanach are explored, considering how original his inquiries were and whether similar quest...