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Ayanna Nahmias shares a poignant account of her struggle to maintain kashrut while visiting Zimbabwe after inheriting her father's property. Despite owning a...

In this episode of Unorthodox, singer Sia faces a lawsuit over a disappointing Tel Aviv concert. Jewish guest Justin Sakofs presents MagneticShul, a Jewish r...

The author reflects on growing up in New York City's Lower East Side, recalling the immigrant neighborhood's synagogues, kosher delis, and colorful character...

Prof. William Miles from Northeastern University delves into the complexities of the Druze community's integration in modern Israel in a conversation with ho...

Elnathan John's novel "Born on a Tuesday" delves into the complexities of religious extremism through the story of Dantala, a young Muslim man in northern Ni...

Jewish summer camps are actively working to create inclusive environments for LGBTQ children and others from marginalized groups. These camps, such as Camp J...

Professor Rebeca Raijman of the University of Haifa speaks with host Gilad Halpern about her book "South African Jews in Israel: Assimilation in Multigenerat...

Nate Ebner, a prominent New England Patriots player, has a remarkable journey from being raised in a Jewish household to excelling in rugby and transitioning...

The episode of Unorthodox explores the religious journey of Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, a Messianic Jew, as she discusses her spiritual path from traditional Judai...

The article, penned by someone married to a Jewish woman, humorously explores the intricacies of Jewish summer camps from an outsider's perspective. As the w...

In the "Rage!" Edition, Allison, Don, and Noah cover various topics including concerns about increasing religious influences in Israeli institutions, percept...

In the Israeli TV series "Shtisel," set in a haredi community in Jerusalem, the show explores the dynamics of a complex and intense Jewish family, including ...

Leonard Felson reflects on his father's journey as a Holocaust survivor facing the challenges of progressive dementia. While his father once vividly recounte...

In episode 45 of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss public swimming pool issues in Brooklyn and a Jewish man's unconventional sperm donation program. They are joi...

The tale "Rothschild's Luck; or, A Tale of Two Patrons" recounts a story about the wealthy Rothschild going on a journey and encountering a town where a loca...

Tivnu: Building Justice is a Jewish gap-year program based in Portland, Oregon, aiming to combine Jewish identity with social justice work. Founded by Steve ...

Professor Motti Inbari from the University of North Carolina Pembroke explores the radical ultra-Orthodox movements of Neturei Karta in Jerusalem and Satmar ...

The discussion in "The Other F-Word" Edition focuses on three key topics: BTselem's decision to stop reporting IDF crimes due to perceived inaction, the left...

In this episode of Cult Following, the discussion ranges from Nazis to Taylor Swift and cats, with a focus on lesser-known Jewish figures in baseball feature...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts engage with Jeff Aeder, founder of the online Jewish Baseball Museum, to discuss the impact of Jewish figures in bas...

Azerbaijan is home to a historic Jewish community dating back centuries. While once numbering around 59,000, most have since emigrated, with many settling in...

Protesters gathered at a Whole Foods store to oppose CEO John Mackey's connection with former rabbi Marc Gafni, who has been accused of abuses of power, incl...

In episode 41 of Unorthodox, the podcast returns to high school with a live recording from the American Hebrew Academy in Greensboro, N.C, the only Internati...

The text reflects on the decline of the Jewish Bronx in the 1970s through the lens of the author's father, a rabbi who officiated at funerals in the area. Th...

Mike Packer, the Jewish owner of Packer Shoes in Teaneck, N.J., is a prominent figure in the sneaker industry. Descended from a family of shoe sellers, Packe...

The essay discusses the complex history of Portuguese Jews in Suriname, particularly focusing on David Nassy and his family in the seventeenth century. Nassy...

"The Settlement Cook Book" by Lizzie Black Kander, a Jewish reformer in early 20th-century America, was a significant culinary guide aimed at assimilating Je...

The iconic Forward Building, situated in New York's Lower East Side, epitomizes the evolving identity of the neighborhood—a shift from a hub of Jewish labor ...

This episode of Unorthodox features a live taping in Palo Alto, California, where the hosts engage with Eddan Katz, a cyber-crime lawyer and founder of a hac...

In episode 37 of Start-Up Nation, the Unorthodox podcast travels to Palo Alto, California, for a live taping at the Oshman Family JCC. Jewish guest Eddan Kat...

The Abayudaya Jews of Uganda, led by Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, have been officially recognized by the Jewish Agency, allowing them to immigrate to Israel under t...

Gilad Halpern and Professor Yaarah Bar-On discuss the decline of the kibbutz movement in Israel, once a central part of Israeli and Zionist ideology. They an...

Sinai, a region between Israel and mainland Egypt, has become a chaotic space, with tribal societies, criminal elements, and jihadist groups like Wilayat Sin...

The Hassidic settlement of Kiryas Yoel in upstate New York serves as a unique case study regarding questions of diaspora and sovereignty.

Chef Ari White, known as the Brisket King of New York City, won a competition with his lamb brisket and also made a delicious lambcetta at an event. He learn...

The text emphasizes the importance of appreciating and loving the Land of Israel, Eretz Yisrael, despite the challenges faced by religious communities there....

Dr. Sharman Kadish, a historian specializing in British Jewry, discusses with host Gilad Halpern the demographic and cultural development of the Jewish commu...

Rabbi Gershom Sizomu Wambedde, considered the first black African-born rabbi, has made history by becoming the first Jew elected to Ugandan parliament, repre...

Jonathan Rosenblatt, an Orthodox rabbi who faced controversy for showering and taking saunas with male congregants as young as 12 in the 1980s and 90s, has d...

Russ & Daughters, the renowned appetizing shop, has opened a 70-seat kosher restaurant in partnership with the Jewish Museum in Manhattan. This new location ...

Rachael Fox, while working in a cafe on Marthas Vineyard, created a new version of the black-and-white cookie inspired by her fond memories of Canters Deli i...

Prof. Leonard Saxe, an expert on Birthright Israel, discusses the program's exceptional success in bringing young Diaspora Jews to Israel with host Gilad Hal...

The head of Austria's Jewish community criticized prosecutors for not indicting authors of an article in a far-right magazine affiliated with the FPO party t...

The text recounts a reunion between two old friends, showcasing their divergent paths in life. The narrator, a successful author living in New York, reflects...

At a recent meeting of the Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn, a contentious decision was made to require a 75% supermajority vote for any boycott proposal, a ...

Adult bar or bat mitzvah ceremonies are becoming increasingly common among Jewish converts who missed the opportunity to have the ceremony as teenagers due t...

Ofer Idels from Tel Aviv University's Department of History delves into the contentious debate within the Jewish community in Palestine prior to the 1936 Oly...

Jewish Renewal, epitomized by Romemu congregations led by Rabbi David Ingber, is a blend of energetic prayer, mystical traditions, and interfaith cooperation...

Actress Maya Rudolph will be featured in a PBS documentary tracing the ancestry of pop culture personalities, focusing on her African American roots and Jewi...

The Neve Shalom Synagogue in Istanbul recently hosted a significant Jewish wedding officiated by the mayor of Beikta, marking the first time a local official...