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"You Don't Have to Live Like This" by Benjamin Markovits is critiqued as a mediocre novel that fails to deliver on its potential. The book is described as la...

Peter Berger, a baptized Jew born in Austria, was a renowned sociologist known for his analysis of religion in modern society. His work highlighted the resil...

A father, originally an immigrant, recounts a narrative involving car damage, online purchase of a car door, and a potentially risky encounter to buy it in a...

This episode delves into the complexities of the Palestinian reconciliation process and its implications on regional politics with insights from Ghaith al-Om...

This episode of Unorthodox explores the fusion of food and social justice through conversations with Kerry Brodie, founder of Emma's Torch, and food blogger ...

In episode 111 of Unorthodox, the focus is on food. Kerry Brodie, founder of Emma's Torch in Brooklyn, discusses her journey from government work to culinary...

Michael Pellegrino, a stockbroker, alleges that Morgan Stanley terminated him for pursuing Hasidic clients, claiming his bosses at the firm disparaged Hasidi...

Atlanta has emerged as a vibrant hub for Jewish culinary innovation, blending tradition with creativity in dishes like knishes with seasonal twists and pastr...

Gili Rozenfeld, a video editor in Tel Aviv, discovered unexpectedly through the PBS show "Finding Your Roots" that her family shares ancestry with actress Sc...

Polly Bronstein, CEO of Darkenu, a grassroots movement in Israel, is interviewed by Eli and Noa about mobilizing Israel's "moderate majority." Darkenu, in co...

Polly Bronstein, CEO of Darkenu, discusses the efforts of mobilizing Israel's 'moderate majority' through grassroots activism and their collaboration with Co...

After facing challenges like unemployment and healthcare issues, LiAmi Lawrence founded Keep Olim in Israel to support immigrants due to the difficulties the...

The author describes her journey from being a fan of alternative rock like Radiohead to embracing and performing Yiddish folk tunes and klezmer music, reconn...

As Camp Newman, a beloved Jewish summer camp in Sonoma County, fell victim to devastating wildfires engulfing Northern California, its community of alumni, c...

Princeton psychologist Betsy Levy Paluck, known for her work on reducing social tensions like bullying and ethnic conflicts, was awarded a MacArthur Genius G...

Dr. Fahima Abbas, a postdoctoral fellow in geography at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, examines the migration of young and professional Arabs from Arab ...

Shadi Martini, the Director of Humanitarian Relief at the Multifaith Alliance for Syrian Refugees, appeared on the Matzav Podcast to talk about the Syrian cr...

This episode highlights the unexpected Israeli-Syrian cooperation through the Multifaith Alliance to provide humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees amidst the o...

The Israel on Campus Coalition, a mainstream Jewish pro-Israel group, has endorsed the controversial website Canary Mission, known for creating political pro...

Rabbi Ari Berman, the President of Yeshiva University, delivered a Shiur Petihah (opening lecture) focusing on Tractate Sukkah, tying it to the new administr...

Dodger Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Dodgers, holds a hidden history as it was built near the site of the first Jewish cemetery in Los Angeles. Establishe...

In a time of increasing division and extremism, the Jewish community in Atlanta found unity and hope through their responses to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. M...

Israeli volunteers from the ZAKA search and rescue organization recovered the body of Rabbi Haim Ashkenazi from a collapsed office building in Mexico followi...

Rabbinic leaders of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement have issued a proclamation urging immediate reporting of all forms of abuse, including child sexual abuse, ...

Haroon Moghul, a Muslim American with bipolar disorder, delves into his struggles growing up Muslim in America post-9/11 and his journey to becoming a public...

In 1923, Rabbi Yehuda Meir Shapiro introduced the Daf Yomi program, encouraging daily study of a page of Talmud for seven and a half years. Ilana Kurshan's m...

In the 11th century, a Jewish man from Afghanistan named Yair faced personal and financial struggles, seeking advice from his family's patriarch and brother-...

In this personal reflection, the author shares their experience of welcoming their fiancé Ian into Judaism as he embarks on the conversion process. They high...

"Rescued by the Tufts of Their Hair" by Rav Haim Sabato takes readers through the story of Tzion, a soldier, and his journey from a poor orphan in Hatikvah Q...

Rabbi David Levy, a rabbi from West Virginia who made aliyah in 1996, shared his experience of dealing with the death of his son, Noam, who died in a counter...

The author discusses the high costs associated with being Jewish, including expenses for synagogue membership, day school tuition, and kosher food. Drawing p...

IfNotNow has launched the #YouNeverToldMe campaign on social media to highlight stories from Jewish millennials who express disappointment that Jewish instit...

Marco Greenberg shares a poignant reflection on his friend, Danny Lewin, a hero of 9/11, killed while attempting to thwart hijackers on American Airlines fli...

Jewish preschools, particularly those at Jewish Community Centers (JCCs), are attracting families from diverse backgrounds due to their strong focus on value...

Omer Bartov, a historian at Brown University, presents insights from his upcoming book, "Anatomy of Genocide: The Life and Death of a Town Called Buczacz," f...

Philip Levine, the late Poet Laureate of the United States, focused on industrial and proletarian themes in his work, often portraying the exhaustion and rou...

The kosher toy industry, exemplified by stores like Wise Buys and Double Play Toys, caters to the Orthodox community seeking toys that reflect their religiou...

The Unorthodox podcast's episode 101 features Leah Gottfried, Jessica Schechter, and Danny Hoffman, creators of 'Soon By You,' a popular web series portrayin...

This episode of 'Unorthodox' features a variety of discussions, including an exploration of the Modern Orthodox dating scene through the popular web series '...

In this milestone episode, the hosts of the Unorthodox podcast look back at their journey, discussing how creating the show has impacted them personally and ...

Laura Limonic reflects on her experience growing up as a Latina and Jewish immigrant in the United States, navigating identity complexities. With Argentine r...

In this episode of "Betting the House," recorded live at JCC Manhattan, special guests Harry Enten and Haroon Moghul are featured. Harry Enten, a political w...

In this lively episode, recorded live at JCC Manhattan, hosts Mark, Stephanie, and Liel welcome special guests Harry Enten of FiveThirtyEight and Haroon Mogh...

The Fusion GPS scandal has revealed a web of corporate information warfare and opposition research, shedding light on the firm's connections with foreign gov...

The Kahal Zur Israel synagogue in Recife, Brazil, the oldest in the Americas, has joined Brazil's Sacred Recife tourism initiative, making it the first non-C...

The text discusses the recent controversy surrounding the Israeli Chief Rabbinate's "Blacklist" of overseas rabbis whose authority they do not recognize for ...

In this episode of Cinema Verite, Mark Oppenheimer reveals that he isn't the only one in his family who sneaks into movies without paying. The show features ...

Matt Pomerantz, known for his successful New York bagel shops Murrays and Zuckers, started the business with his brother as a tribute to their father, a form...

In France, the Torcy-Cannes gang, led by Jeremie-Louis Sidney, engaged in anti-Semitic Islamist violence. An attack on a kosher store in Sarcelles involving ...

Yaffed, a Hasidic education reform advocacy group led by Naftuli Moster, is preparing to release an investigative report focused on the state of secular educ...