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Isaac Bashevis Singer's poignant return to Ellis Island in 1979 is captured in a newly discovered series of photographs by Robert A. Cumins, now published fo...

This episode delves into the Vilna Gaon's criticism of Beshtian Chassidus, focusing on accusations of revealing explanations in Torah against Halacha and pos...

The Fillmore East, originally opened in 1922 as the Commodore Theater, embodies a historical intersection of Jewish culture and the evolution of performance ...

This episode discusses the evolving diplomatic efforts between Israel and Jordan, emphasizing the impacts of past tensions under the Trump administration and...

The podcast discussed the success of the American people in vaccination efforts and questioned why this achievement is being portrayed negatively. It also ce...

This episode revisits the devastating AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which remains unsolved 27 years later, with suspicions pointing towards Iran a...

In this episode, Dan Senor discusses with Gary Ginsberg the crucial yet often overlooked role of informal advisors, such as 'first friends,' in shaping presi...

In this podcast sponsored by Rabbi Ari Senter and his father, the discussion revolves around the significance of mourning on Tisha B'Av and the difficulty in...

This episode features Canadian veterans Bill Novick and Irving Matlow, who were part of the Machal, a group of foreign volunteers that supported Israel in it...

In this episode, the focus is on the significant letter written by the Vilna Gaon in 1796, where he explains his objections to the ideas of the Besht (founde...

This episode covers the inspiring story of Morris Saxe, a Jewish Canadian farmer who helped 79 Jewish orphans from Poland relocate to Canada in the 1920s, re...

This episode delves into the controversies surrounding the Ramchal, focusing on the specific causes that led to each. It explores how the Ramchal himself per...

This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the tragic Miami-Dade condo collapse and its profound impact on the Jewish community, both locally in Surfside and in...

James B. Meigs discusses the reluctance to entertain the idea of COVID originating from a lab leak and highlights a tendency in the press to believe in corpo...

Ebrahim Raisi, Iran's new president, known as "The Butcher," has a history marred by major human rights abuses, including involvement in the mass execution o...

The text discusses the phenomenon of some individuals choosing to continue living under COVID-19 restrictions, such as masks, despite data indicating the pan...

Historian Sarah Schrank of California State University, Long Beach delves into the history of American nudism in her book "Free and Natural: Nudity and the A...

In recent years, American Jews have increasingly engaged with Juneteenth, integrating it into Jewish communal life and reflecting on racial justice. As this ...

Michael Packard, a lobster diver off Cape Cod, experienced a modern-day parallel to the biblical story of Jonah when he was briefly caught inside the mouth o...

This episode explores Canada's complex history with its First Nations communities through the lens of Nakuset, an activist adopted by a Jewish family during ...

In this discussion, the focus is on the controversy surrounding R' Moshe Chagiz challenging the Ramchal, leading to the Ramchal ceasing his public teachings ...

Stephen Glazer, a Toronto-born social worker, is involved in the Israeli non-profit organization Giving a Face to the Fallen, which seeks to identify and mem...

Nathaniel Deutsch and Michael Casper's book, "A Fortress in Brooklyn: Race, Real Estate, and the Making of Hasidic Williamsburg," examines the unique dynamic...

In this episode of Israel Policy Pod, host Evan Gottesman and attorney Daniel Seidemann discuss the ongoing eviction cases in Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan, refle...

This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the new art exhibit 'She Also Serves' at the University of Calgary, which highlights the often-overlooked contributio...

This episode of The CJN Daily features a discussion with Ya'ara Saks, a Jewish Member of Parliament in Canada, about the historical significance and the ongo...

The episode pays homage to Ruth Goldbloom, a significant figure instrumental in establishing the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, exploring her leg...

This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the Kamloops Jewish community's response to the discovery of 215 children's remains at a former residential school in...

This episode marks the 80th anniversary of the Farhud, a devastating pogrom against the Jewish community in Iraq that occurred in 1941, leading to mass displ...

Polish-Canadian historian Prof. Jan Grabowski delves into Jewish-Polish relations under Nazi occupation and the current politics of memory in Poland. He shar...

The article reflects on the author's experiences documenting the stories of Jewish American WWII veterans, focusing particularly on the last living veteran s...

"We Are All Jews Here" highlights the heroics of five Americans recognized as Righteous Among the Nations for rescuing Jews during the Holocaust. Notable amo...

This episode discusses the search for the lost Ten Tribes and the possibility of them being in Western India, exploring the evidence and historical interest ...

This episode explores the extraordinary life of Faye Schulman, a Jewish partisan and photographer during the Holocaust, whose images captured the lives of re...

The newly opened Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience in New Orleans delves into the multifaceted history of Jewish life across 13 Southern states, addre...

The episode discusses the ongoing investigation into the mysterious 2017 murders of Canadian Jewish billionaires Barry and Honey Sherman. Journalist Kevin Do...

Professors David N. Myers and Benjamin Ravid reflect on the life and contributions of Simon Rawidowicz, a significant 20th-century Jewish intellectual, often...

"All About Eve" chronicles the life of Eve Adams, an immigrant and radical publisher navigating the oppressive U.S. political landscape during the early 20th...

This episode discusses the tragic death of R' Imanuel Chai Ricco and why he was considered to have died for Kiddush Hashem. It explores the fate of the Ten T...

This episode provides an in-depth analysis of the recent escalation between Israel and Gaza, focusing on political dynamics, humanitarian impacts, and potent...

This episode of The CJN Daily provides a historical perspective on Israel's declaration of independence in 1948, narrated by David Matlow, a collector of Her...

This episode explores the challenge of embracing the authenticity of Torah in our current era and questions the difference in how we perceive Tanach compared...

The episode commemorates the 82nd anniversary of the MS St. Louis, a ship carrying Jewish refugees denied entry to North America, leading to tragic fates for...

This episode delves into the Sheikh Jarrah eviction crisis in East Jerusalem, which has heightened tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, leading to rec...

This episode discusses the recent violence in Jerusalem, coinciding with Yom Yerushalayim, a day marking the reunification of the city, stressing that tensio...

The episode delves into the significant influence of R Emanuel Chai Ricco's book, Mishnas Chassidim, on Kabbalistic learning in the 1700s, particularly in co...

This episode of The CJN Daily delves into the tragic events at Mount Meron during Lag b'Omer, highlighting the complexities within Israeli society that contr...

"Daring to Know" reviews Kirsch's book "The Blessing and the Curse," which introduces readers to significant Jewish books of the 20th century to explore Jewi...

The episode discusses the golden era of Italian Mekubalim in the 18th century, focusing on the lesser-known figure R' Emanuel Chai Rico. It highlights his si...

Billy Wilder, a prominent figure in Hollywood renowned for films like "Double Indemnity" and "Some Like It Hot," was a prolific writer and director whose wit...