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The podcast discusses Joe Biden's ambitious goal of cutting carbon emissions in half within nine years and the political implications of such a promise. It d...

In this episode, the discussion focuses on the historical legacy of Rabbi Levi Yitzchok as a key defender of the Jewish people. The episode delves into famou...

Prof. Daniella Talmon-Heller from Ben Gurion University's Department of Middle East Studies delves into her book "Sacred Place and Sacred Time in the Medieva...

This episode discusses Rabbi Levi Yitzchok's earlier rabbinical positions in Ritiswall, Lobertov, and Pinsk, focusing on the opposition he faced in these cit...

Eli Lake, a columnist for Bloomberg View, discusses Joe Biden's plan to withdraw all NATO forces from Afghanistan on the anniversary of 9/11, questioning the...

In this podcast episode, the discussion revolves around the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and questions its historical justification and impact. Various books on th...

Elia R. Karmona, a prominent figure in Ladino literature, is being compared to Sholem Aleichem in the context of Yiddish literary culture. A recent publicati...

In this episode, it is discussed whether Rabbi Pinchas Horowitz was truly a student of the Maggid of Mezritch, examining attempts to suggest otherwise and wa...

Yaniv Iczkovits's novel, "The Slaughterman's Daughter," offers a nuanced exploration of 19th-century Jewish life in the Russian Empire, marrying elements of ...

In this podcast episode, the focus is on the theme of disconnection in human culture, particularly the cutting off from historical roots that has occurred ov...

In a thought-provoking exploration of Passover customs and myths, PJ Grisar tackles four intriguing questions surrounding the holiday. Investigating whether ...

Rabbi Pinchas Horowitz's appointment as the Rabbi of Frankfurt, a significant Jewish community, is explored in this episode. The narrative questions whether ...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the Maggid of Mezritch's success in attracting students, exploring how he did so and the type of students he drew compared ...

In this podcast episode by Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, we explore the meeting between the Maggid of Mezritch and the Besht, focusing on how the Besht persuaded ...

Leslie Epstein's narrative delves into a fictitious account of a cinematic experience during the Nazi regime, illustrating the control and manipulation of ma...

Recently acquired courtroom sketches from the trials of Alfred Dreyfus and Emile Zola are now held at the Museum of Art and History of Judaism in Paris. Crea...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the historical identification of Achashveirosh and the discrepancy between secular history and the Tanach regarding the dat...

Founded in 1897 as a staunchly socialist publication, the Forward maintained unwavering support for the Socialist Party, backing leaders such as Eugene V. De...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the relationship between Torah and Science, addressing how to handle contradictions between them and whether contemporary ch...

In Gaon #24, the focus is on the Baal Shem's Holy Letter, exploring why he needed assistance from his Rebbe for a particular experience, his premonition of d...

This episode of Unorthodox features conversations with actor Ed Asner and author Cambria Gordon, exploring themes from Torah rescue during WWII and secret Je...

Jewish pirates historically roamed the seas, particularly in the Caribbean, from the 17th to 19th centuries. Many were descendants of Jews who fled Spain dur...

Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, famously known for its Groundhog Day celebrations, also has a rich Jewish history, significantly shaped by figures like Sam Light...

The episode discusses the Cherem of 1781, exploring its prime cause which might be linked to the printing of the sefarim of R Yaacov Yosef of Polna or the Be...

This article from the Forward highlights the troubling presence of monuments and memorials worldwide honoring Nazi collaborators, specifically focusing on a ...

The Forward published an investigative project documenting the presence of monuments worldwide to individuals involved in the Holocaust, such as Philippe Pta...

Lev Golinkin's investigative piece in the Forward explores monuments worldwide that commemorate individuals who collaborated with Nazi Germany during the Hol...

Lev Golinkin's investigative project highlights the troubling global presence of monuments dedicated to individuals involved in the Holocaust, with a particu...

This investigative effort by Lev Golinkin explores the presence of monuments dedicated to Nazi collaborators and Holocaust perpetrators around the world, hig...

The episode explores the dichotomy between Jewish human rights advocacy and the support for the Israeli state post-Holocaust, focusing on the historical tens...

In this episode of Gaon, Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the Vilna Gaon's nuanced approach toward the Chassidim in the 1770s, questioning whether his opposi...

Lior Sternfeld's book "Between Iran and Zion: Jewish Histories of Twentieth-Century Iran" sheds light on the distinct history of Iranian Jews, highlighting t...

The text discusses the idea of giving the baby boomer generation a drug called Chew-Z to envision an alternate reality where Martin Luther King Jr. was not a...

In this episode of GAON #21, Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the impact of the 1772 Cheramim in Vilna and Brody on Eastern European Jewry, assessing whether...

Isaac Bashevis Singer's early life in the shtetl of Bigoraj shaped his literary legacy, drawing from its rich Jewish community for inspiration. Despite his b...

The text discusses the insurrection led by Donald Trump, emphasizing its significance as a disturbing event in American political history. It prompts listene...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the controversial topic of the Brody Cherem of 1772, discussing claims that it was influenced by the Maskilim movement, exam...

In a podcast discussion featuring Daniel Casse and his Wall Street Journal op-ed titled "The Future Turns 50 This Year," the focus is on the significant chan...

Historian Niall Ferguson, in a discussion with Dan, reflects on the historic nature of 2020 and the lessons that can be drawn from past public health crises ...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, a Torah scholar and historian, discusses the background of the Brody Cherem in Gaon #19, focusing on the theory that opposition to B...

In the podcast episode "GAON #18 - The Vilna Cherem of 1772," Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the Vilna Cherem of 1772 within its historical context. He ex...

In "Heidi of Princeton," Moshe Koppel reflects on his transformative experience at Princeton's kosher dining hall in the 1980s, where he encountered Heidi, a...

In this episode of Israel Policy Pod, Evan Gottesman discusses Israel-Morocco relations with Einat Levi, focusing on the historical ties between the two coun...

The podcast discusses the communal turmoil in Vilna during the 1760s, focusing on the conflict between Rabbi Shmuel ben Avigdor and the Kahal. It explores th...

The text discusses the intertwined dynamics of Zionism and Bolshevism during the years preceding and during World War I. It highlights events such as the Men...

In a Russian shtetl during the mid-1800s, a man claiming to be a Jewish soldier named Dovid returns after 25 years in the czarist army, seeking his family. T...

Marking the 125th anniversary of Alfred Dreyfus's imprisonment on Devil's Island, Robert Zaretsky draws parallels between the Dreyfus Affair and contemporary...

The biographical film "Mank" sheds light on the complex life of Herman J. Mankiewicz, best remembered for co-authoring the screenplay for "Citizen Kane." Whi...

In episode 15 of GAON, Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the Vilna Gaon and his Bais Medrash, focusing on biographical details such as when the Bais Medrash ...

In episode 14 of the podcast "GAON," Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the Vilna Gaon's unrealized ambitious projects, specifically his endeavors to write a ...