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This podcast episode delves into the lesser-known stories of two powerful Jewish women in history, Dona Gracia Mendes and Benvenida Abrabanel, who emerged du...

This episode of Unorthodox celebrates Hanukkah with eight stories that shed light on the Jewish world. The podcast features interviews with 102-year-old form...

In this episode, Bret Stephens discusses the critical geopolitical challenges the United States currently faces, highlighting the significance of addressing ...

Despite Charles Lindbergh being remembered for his pioneering transatlantic flight, he was also an antisemite and Nazi sympathizer, as evidenced by his isola...

In the podcast episode hosted by Jonathan Schwab and Yael Steiner, the focus is on the intriguing story of Khazaria, an 8th-century pagan kingdom that suppos...

The episode discusses the early life of Rabbi Elimelech of Lizenshk, exploring how a person from the Tiktin area became a prominent leader of Chassidism in G...

The text describes a journey through a slum in a capital city with vivid descriptions of the environment and encounters with various individuals, including a...

The article examines Leonard Cohen's 1973 journey to Israel during the Yom Kippur War, as creatively explored in Matti Friedman's book "Who by Fire: Leonard ...

The book 'Radical Amazement' by Julian E. Zelizer is a biography that chronicles the life and enduring impact of Abraham Joshua Heschel, a major Jewish think...

Shabbetai Tzvi, a 16th-century Jewish mystic and rabbi, gained a significant following among Jews who believed he was the Messiah, encouraged by his supporte...

Professor Jeffrey Herf, in his book "Israel's Moment," examines the diplomatic dynamics that led to the establishment of Israel from 1945 to 1949, highlighti...

This episode discusses the challenge of being involved in conflict and the basic pattern of conflict, briefly outlining the historical events surrounding the...

This episode of The CJN Daily commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Jewish Immigrant Aid Services (JIAS), highlighting its pivotal role in assisting Jewi...

In a Jewish History Nerds podcast episode, the hosts discuss Napoleon's deliberations on whether Jews could be French citizens during the French Revolution. ...

New England merchants in the 19th century, including prominent families like Cabot, Lowell, and Perkins, gained wealth through the China trade. The trade was...

Filmmaker Alon Schwarz's documentary "Tantura" revisits a controversial episode from Israel's War of Independence, examining whether Israeli troops were invo...

The World Cup launching in Qatar prompts Menschwarmers hosts Gabe and James to explore the implications for Jewish fans. They discuss Chuck Blazer, a FIFA ad...

This episode discusses the challenges in understanding Jewish history, particularly focusing on the role of Jewish historians. It notes that early Jewish his...

Josephus Flavius, a significant figure in Jewish history, stands out for his unconventional approach to historiography by not just documenting events but als...

The Berlin Holocaust Memorial, an artistic monument to victims of Nazi atrocities, has unexpectedly become a backdrop for Tinder profile pictures and social ...

"Jewish History Nerds" is a podcast where hosts Yael and Schwab delve into lesser-known aspects of Jewish history, debunking the idea that history is boring....

Felix Frankfurter was the first foreign-born Jew to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1939 under Franklin Roosevelt, embodying the promise of America...

Professor Avner Wishnitzer from Tel Aviv University has written a significant book titled "As Night Falls: Eighteenth-Century Ottoman Cities After Dark," whi...

This episode discusses the challenge of historical objectivity, particularly in the context of Jewish history. It questions whether there are unique factors ...

Elliott and Jonathan Shiff embarked on a poignant journey to the Netherlands to honor their great-uncle, Sgt. Harry Bockner, a Jewish Canadian soldier who pe...

In this episode, Holocaust survivor Robbie Waisman and co-author Susan McClelland discuss their newly awarded book, "Boy From Buchenwald," which aims to educ...

In Germany, the annual remembrance of Kristallnacht is marked under a different name—"November Pogrom"—to better reflect the brutal and violent nature of the...

In this episode, Rabbi Kook's statement about a potential relationship between Spinoza's pantheistic ideas and the teachings of the Besht is explored. The ep...

The episode discusses the efforts of the Jewish community in Alberta to counteract the antisemitic teachings of Jim Keegstra through a unique and ambitious i...

This episode of The CJN Daily, now called The Honourable Menschen, celebrates the lives and contributions of several notable Jewish Canadians who have recent...

Yona Eichenbaum reflects on the profound connection she maintains with her late mother-in-law, Rachel, through cherished household items like Farberware pots...

This article delves into the complex history of Adidas, a global sportswear giant with roots entangled in Nazi Germany, as it belatedly severed ties with Kan...

Exploring the roots of free market thought, the article delves into how early Christianity's emphasis on heavenly over earthly wealth laid foundations for ec...

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

Efforts are underway to establish the Julius Rosenwald & Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park, highlighting the significant contributions of Julius Ros...

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...