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The article explores Raphael Lemkin's pioneering work on genocide, emphasizing his attempt to relate the Holocaust to various other global atrocities. Althou...

Noah discusses the story of a kibbutz that surrendered to the Egyptian army in 1948 and the lasting impact of this event on the community.

This episode of Unorthodox features interviews with Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman about their musical Harmony, as well as Professor Andy Markovits discussi...

The text discusses the confusion surrounding the War of Gog and Magog, exploring questions about the identities of Gog and Magog and their relevance to curre...

In this episode of 'Call Me Back', John Podhoretz discusses how the challenges of the 1970s, such as inflation, crime, and American humiliation abroad mirror...

The discussion challenges the common belief that Israelites endured severe slavery in Egypt, suggesting that their bondage may have been lighter, with men wo...

In this episode of the Israel Policy Pod, Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber and Haaretz's military analyst Amos Harel discuss the recent spate of terror ...

In 1992, a U.S. Marine officer, B.G. Willison Jr., became an unintentional hero during the terrorist bombing of the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires. At 23, W...

This episode of The CJN Daily recounts Harvey Engelberg's emotional journey to Normandy, uncovering the site where his father Cobby's plane crashed during a ...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has become a symbol of heroic resistance to the Russian invasion, while also drawing attention for his Jewish identit...

In this episode of Bonjour Chai, hosts Avi Finegold, Ilana Zackon, and David Sklar engage in a multifaceted discussion on the differing labels of genocide an...

This podcast episode delves into the changing perspective on philosophy and its significance in the modern world, highlighting the efforts put into studying ...

The public confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominees, while now standard, have roots in antisemitism. This practice began with the nomination of Justi...

Ambassador Eric Edelman discusses the historical context and current status of Iran nuclear negotiations, highlighting challenges and geopolitical implicatio...

Yonit and Jonathan discuss differing perspectives on Ukrainian President Zelenskiy's speech to the Israeli parliament. They also delve into the global concer...

This episode discusses Spinoza's motivations for his major life decision, explores the historical understanding of the term philosophy compared to modern tim...

Sonia Bazar is featured for her exploration of Montreal's Back River Jewish cemetery, inspiring her new book of poems and photographs, "Pathways." The book s...

This episode recounts the harrowing journey of 67-year-old Valentyna Agapova, a Ukrainian widow who fled the danger of Russian invasion to find refuge with h...

Paul Mendes-Flohr explores the exceptional experience of Jews in the United States, contrasting it with the prolonged struggle for Jewish emancipation in Eur...

In this episode, Richard Fontaine outlines five possible scenarios for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, contemplating far-reaching geopolitical impacts including...

This episode of Unorthodox celebrates 100 years of the American bat mitzvah with Judith Rosenbaum from the Jewish Women’s Archive, discussing its historical ...

The article discusses the challenge faced by the West in dealing with aggressive actions by countries like Iran and Russia, which defy diplomatic norms and i...

The CJN Daily podcast episode explores a new coffee table book, "Looking Back, Moving Forward: 160 Years of Jewish Life in BC," which celebrates the Jewish c...

In this episode, former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor Matt Pottinger discusses how China's President Xi Jinping is observing and learning from Russia...

This episode discusses the Russian-Ukrainian crisis, exploring why it is surprising and its historical context. It also delves into the lessons that can be l...

In this episode, two Canadian rabbis, Rabbi Mark Fishman and Rabbi Reuben Poukpo, discuss their recent humanitarian trip to the Ukrainian-Polish border where...

In this episode, author Rosemary Sullivan discusses the controversy surrounding her book "The Betrayal of Anne Frank," which investigates who betrayed the Fr...

This episode of The CJN Daily reflects on the 100th anniversary of the bat mitzvah in North America by spotlighting Naomi Hochman's upcoming bat mitzvah and ...

The text discusses the expectation of increased brutality in the Russian advance in Ukraine and questions if the West will maintain its resolve to avoid dire...

Foremost Churchill biographer Andrew Roberts explores the question of comparing Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky to Winston Churchill, deeming such ana...

This episode delves into the evidence presented to the Beis Din regarding Spinoza and questions whether the attributed statements were made casually. It also...

The article discusses how the current societal divisions in America, particularly around issues like the pandemic response, can be traced back to the distinc...

Russia's war in Ukraine is not going well for Moscow, which is beneficial for Western interests but may lead Putin to engage in a standoff with the West.

In this episode, Fred Kagan provides insight into the geopolitical implications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, focusing on the durability of Ukrainian r...

The documentary "Jews of the Wild West," directed by Amanda Kinsey, explores the significant yet often overlooked contributions of Jews in the American West....

In this episode, "Bonjour Chai" delves into the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on Jewish communities, with insights from Semyon Dovzhik and Ruty Korot...

This episode delves into the Cherem placed on Baruch Spinoza by the Amsterdam Jewish community, exploring the halachic definition of a Cherem, the role of sh...

Moon Knight, a Marvel Comics character with a complex identity, has a layered backstory involving his Jewish heritage. Initially lacking Jewish elements, Mar...

In this episode, journalist Ronen Bergman discusses his work uncovering stories within Israel's intelligence services, including the research behind his book...

Between 1918 and 1921, during the Russian and Bolshevik invasion of independent Ukraine, over 1,000 anti-Jewish riots and attacks, known as pogroms, occurred...

Teddy Roosevelt, known for diverse accomplishments like his presidency, conservation efforts, and creation of the teddy bear, had a significant positive impa...

George Washington's relationship with the Jewish community is highlighted through his 1790 visit to Newport, Rhode Island, and his correspondence with Moses ...

The article chronicles the events surrounding Isaac Mayer Wise, the first rabbi to meet an American president, during his visit to President Zachary Taylor i...

The article discusses the Jewish legacies of various U.S. presidents, highlighting their interactions with the Jewish community and providing a humorous rati...

This episode discusses how Spinoza's level of Jewish education affected his understanding of traditional Jewish texts. It explores different levels of Emunas...

The text criticizes the Republican National Committee's resolution about the January 6 violence, drawing Mitch McConnell back into the debate over how to lab...

This episode examines Spinoza's Jewish education, questioning whether he reached a level of understanding to read and analyze Shas and if he interacted with ...

This episode of The CJN Daily delves into the extraordinary story of Isay Rottenberg, a Jewish businessman who moved to Nazi Germany and bought a modern ciga...

Charles McDew, a pioneering figure in the American civil rights movement, was notable for his role as the second chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinat...

When Justice Stephen Breyer was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1994, a celebration was held by the International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists...