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Bob Cumins has had a prolific career capturing pivotal moments in Jewish and American history through his lens. From photographing the moment the second plan...

This episode of Call Me Back delves into the Russia-Ukraine crisis, featuring insights from Evelyn Farkas, an Obama-era Pentagon official, and Bret Stephens ...

In this episode, the hosts of Bonjour Chai debate the necessity and format of Holocaust education in Canadian schools, considering the implications of a rece...

Lev Golinkin's investigation reveals that approximately 1,500 monuments and street names around the world are dedicated to Nazis and their collaborators, wit...

The text discusses the potential response of American voters to the threat of Russian intervention in Ukraine and questions whether neo-isolationist views fr...

The text discusses the potential Russian incursion into Ukraine and explores how American voters might react to this challenge to the post-Cold War global or...

Rabbi Mordechai Lightstone, known for his role in the digital outreach of Chabad, discovered Yiddish newspapers used as insulation while renovating his 1920s...

The text discusses Joe Biden's recent press conference, highlighting its length and suggesting that the president made a lot of negative news during this eve...

This episode delves into the complex family situation of the renowned philosopher Spinoza. It discusses how Spinoza's mother passed away when he was young an...

The protracted legal battle over a Nazi-looted painting by Camille Pissarro, valued at over $30 million, takes a pivotal turn as it reaches the United States...

In this episode of "Call Me Back," Walter Russell Mead discusses Russia's geopolitical strategies under Vladimir Putin, focusing on the country's attempts to...

The podcast discusses the current rise in inflation, the fastest in 40 years, and highlights Joe Biden's efforts to shift focus to topics favored by the Demo...

In this episode, the discussion revolves around the classification of suicide according to Jewish law, questioning its permissibility in certain circumstance...

In this episode, Admiral James Stavridis discusses the possibility and the potential triggers of a war between the U.S. and China, drawing insights from his ...

The episode discusses Uriel de Costa's tragic end, focusing on his attempt to rejoin the Jewish community after writing books against Judaism and religion. T...

In this episode, the focus is on Uriel de Costa's controversial books in Hamburg challenging Rabbinic authority and the immortality of the soul, and the comm...

In this episode, the tragic story of Uriel De Costa is continued, focusing on his move to Amsterdam and his subsequent disillusionment with Rabbinic Judaism....

The episode explores the lives of Canadian "lone soldiers" serving in the Israel Defense Forces, examining the motivations behind their service and the chall...

This episode explores the historical relationship between Jewish and Indigenous communities in Canada, highlighting both the shared experiences of discrimina...

This episode delves into the Yeshiva Curriculum issues, focusing on how society's perception of reality impacts us and what we can glean from this dynamic. T...

Matthew Continetti discusses his article in January's COMMENTARY about Chuck Schumer on a podcast, but first delves into the troubling texts sent to Trump's ...

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' recent symposium, "Vienna in Hollywood," highlights the profound influence European Jewish immigrants, particularly th...

In this episode of "Call Me Back," Richard Fontaine discusses the geopolitical landscape surrounding Russia and its complex relationship with Ukraine, Europe...

Donald Trump's recent remarks revealing a strained relationship with former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are discussed in a podcast featuring sp...

Felix Salten's 1913 silent film 'Der Shylock von Krakau' extends the narrative of Jewish daughters fleeing Galicia, touching on themes echoed in other narrat...

The episode discusses Rabbi Yitzchak Abuav de Fonseca, one of the prominent Rabbis of Amsterdam in the 1630s, who was born in Portugal to a notable Rabbinica...

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the documentary "Speer Goes to Hollywood," focusing on the Nazi architect Albert Speer. Andrew Birkin, who ...

Cantor Aaron Bensoussan, a sacred singer originally from Morocco, is praised for his magical voice and heartfelt renditions of prayers. After leaving Morocco...

Susannah Heschel, a professor of Jewish studies, reflects on the legacy of her father, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, and Jewish involvement in the civil righ...

Historian Niall Ferguson draws parallels between the current decade and the transformative 1920s and tumultuous 1970s, highlighting lessons for the U.S. in n...

This episode focuses on Rabbi Shaul Mortera, one of the first Rabbis of Amsterdam, exploring the process of selecting a Rabbi for the community and the impor...

The text discusses the issue of prosecutors releasing individuals who go on to commit serious crimes and criticizes elite individuals who speak negatively ab...

This episode discusses the first yahrzeit of Rabbi Aharon Chadash, the Mashgiach of Mir, and explores his significant role in the development of the Mir Yesh...

This episode of The CJN Daily explores the largely unknown story of a group of Montreal Jews who, in the early 1980s, orchestrated a daring and clandestine r...

Leslie Epstein reflects on his departure from Los Angeles to college in 1956 and his mixed feelings about Jewish identity and assimilation represented throug...

Kalaka Village, a 77-acre bungalow colony in New York's Catskill Mountains, is for sale for $795,000, offering a chance to own a piece of the iconic Borscht ...

This episode delves into the details of the founding of the first synagogue in Amsterdam, shedding light on the specific mindset of the Jewish Community ther...

The CJN Daily host Ellin Bessner discusses the recent correction of tombstones for Jewish soldiers who died in World War II, which had been incorrectly marke...

This podcast episode delves into the Israeli flag's historical origins and its current symbolic power, discussing how it has become both a source of pride an...

This episode discusses the founding of the Jewish Community of Amsterdam, exploring the legends surrounding its establishment. It delves into the documented ...

Leonard Bernstein, a renowned musician, embraced his Jewish heritage throughout his career, despite early pressures to change his name. He incorporated Hebre...

This episode discusses the hidden century of the Crypto Jews, focusing on those Jews who were forced to convert in Portugal in 1497. The Portuguese Jewish co...

The podcast discusses the question of who the greatest Jewish athlete of all time is, considering factors such as records held, career longevity, and popular...

This episode discusses the harrowing escape of Tova Moradi, one of the last Jewish survivors in Afghanistan, and her family's ordeal under Taliban rule. It h...

The CJN Daily discusses the relaunch of Steven Spielberg's Shoah Foundation project, now called the Last Chance Testimony Collection, to record testimonies f...

Colin Powell's recent passing brought attention to his experiences as a Shabbos goy in his youth, helping observant Jews with tasks on the Sabbath. Interesti...

In this episode, the podcast reflects on the third anniversary of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting with guest Mark Oppenheimer, who discusses his book abo...

Spinoza, a philosopher, had a background connected to Marrano crypto-Jews, and this text delves into the historical context of Marranos. The discussion cover...

The episode chronicles the story of Osnat Barzani, a Kurdish-Jewish scholar who is believed to be the world's first female rabbi, while connecting her legacy...

This podcast episode explores the question of why study history and why it is often challenging for people. It delves into the differences between general hi...