The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Adam Schiff Is a Liar
22 Jun 2023
Eli Lake discusses on a podcast the House of Representatives censure of Adam Schiff for repeatedly lying about having seen intelligence connecting Trump to R...
22 Jun 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “Paragons of Reason?” Edition
22 Jun 2023
In this edition, Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron delve into key topics including Prime Minister Netanyahu's judicial reform to res...
22 Jun 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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From catwalks to cancer, Jeanne Beker says she's living her best life
22 Jun 2023
Fashion journalist Jeanne Beker, known for her extensive career interviewing top designers and celebrities, has recently shared her journey as a breast cance...
22 Jun 2023
Unorthodox
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Coronation Cholent: Ep. 368
22 Jun 2023
The podcast episode "Coronation Cholent: Ep. 368" from Unorthodox features Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis discussing his experiences as the Chief Rabbi of th...
22 Jun 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Can Toronto’s next mayor fix transit and housing—and make the city safer for Jews? The CJN Daily’s expert panel ponders it all
21 Jun 2023
The upcoming mayoral election in Toronto on June 26, amid the resignation of John Tory, features a vast array of candidates, including Olivia Chow, seen as t...
21 Jun 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Dr. Bob Libman, the brother of Pittsburgh victim Joyce Fienberg, reflects on the guilty verdict for the Tree of Life synagogue shooter
19 Jun 2023
An American jury recently found the gunman responsible for the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh guilty on all 63 counts, including the murd...
19 Jun 2023
Forward
How Jews are celebrating Juneteenth
16 Jun 2023
Jewish communities across the United States are engaging with Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Various J...
16 Jun 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Trust Falls
16 Jun 2023
The podcast focuses on a recently published article by Abe Greenwald in COMMENTARY titled "The Trust Crisis," exploring why Americans have shifted from being...
16 Jun 2023
Tablet
Fathers and Teachers
16 Jun 2023
In this narrative, the writer reflects on various influential figures from his childhood in Miami, including mentors and teachers who left lasting impression...
16 Jun 2023
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Prof. Mona Khoury: The cycle of violence in Arab communities
15 Jun 2023
Professor Mona Khoury discusses the rising violence in Arab communities within Israel, emphasizing that it is part of a larger issue affecting the entire Isr...
15 Jun 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How Mitchell Consky found joy amidst the grief of caregiving for his dying father: a special live Father’s Day episode of The CJN Daily
15 Jun 2023
In a special live Father's Day episode of The CJN Daily, Mitchell Consky reflects on his experience providing end-of-life care for his father, who was diagno...
15 Jun 2023
Israel Policy Pod
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The Violent Crime Wave Facing Israel’s Arab Citizens
14 Jun 2023
Mohammad Darawshe, an expert on Arab-Jewish relations in Israel, discusses with host Neri Zilber the increasing violent crime and murder rates in Arab Israel...
14 Jun 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Quebec's French-language restrictions spark another legal challenge—and some cheek from Côte Saint-Luc
13 Jun 2023
A group of two dozen municipalities, including the heavily Jewish suburb of Cte Saint-Luc, has launched a legal challenge against Quebec's new French-languag...
13 Jun 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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War of the words: The CJN Daily goes inside Toronto’s Jewish day school debate tournament
8 Jun 2023
The annual Jewish Day School Debate Tournament in Toronto recently took place after a hiatus due to the pandemic, involving students from various schools lik...
8 Jun 2023
For Heaven's Sake
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The Rise of Haredi Power
7 Jun 2023
In recent years, Israel's Haredi community has shifted from the political margins to a position of significant power and influence, sparking debates about it...
7 Jun 2023
Tablet
The Last Holdouts of American Meritocracy
7 Jun 2023
The text discusses the debate surrounding the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) in New York City, which is seen as a symbol of American meritoc...
7 Jun 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Israel's Diaspora minister visited Canada for the first time to meet lawmakers, Jewish leaders—and evangelical Christians
5 Jun 2023
Israel's Diaspora Minister, Amichai Chikli, visited Canada to meet with lawmakers, Jewish leaders, and evangelical Christians, discussing Israel's $53-millio...
5 Jun 2023
Forward
Israel’s judicial strife showcased at Celebrate Israel parade in New York
5 Jun 2023
The annual Celebrate Israel parade in New York City showcased Israel's judicial strife, as more than 40,000 people marched down Fifth Avenue amidst political...
5 Jun 2023
Forward
Celebrate Israel parade generates controversy over participation of Israeli officials
2 Jun 2023
The Celebrate Israel parade in New York sparked controversy due to the planned participation of Israeli officials from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's go...
2 Jun 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Biden Takes a Fall
2 Jun 2023
The podcast discusses the implications of Joe Biden's recent fall in Colorado Springs and explores whether Ron DeSantis is gaining momentum as a political ca...
2 Jun 2023
Unorthodox
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All That Jazz: Ep. 365
1 Jun 2023
This episode of Unorthodox discusses the unusual discovery of Hitler-branded cocaine. The guest, David Cowan, talks about his documentary Afghan Dreamers, fe...
1 Jun 2023
Rivkush
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Live from Holy Blossom: How Jennifer Podemski blends Jewish and Indigenous generational trauma in her new TV show, Little Bird
31 May 2023
Filmmaker Jennifer Podemski explores the blending of Jewish and Indigenous generational trauma in her new TV show, Little Bird, which delves into the Sixties...
31 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Where heaven meets Earth: Vancouver’s Jewish community now grows fresh fruit and veggies on the rooftop
31 May 2023
The Vancouver Jewish Community Garden, inaugurated after Shavuot, serves as a unique $200,000 initiative located on a rooftop in Vancouver, fostering communi...
31 May 2023
Jewish Insider
‘Jewish culture, cuisine, peoplehood’: Inside Lehrhaus, Boston’s new ‘tavern and house of learning’
30 May 2023
Lehrhaus is a new restaurant and Jewish learning space in Somerville, Mass., aiming to provide a modern and vibrant Jewish experience through its cuisine, cu...
30 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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A Bathurst Manor reunion kicks off a new exhibit showcasing the postwar mostly-Jewish suburban neighbourhood of north Toronto
29 May 2023
The recent Bathurst Manor reunion and exhibit highlighted the postwar mostly-Jewish neighborhood in north Toronto, showcasing its roots as a home for Holocau...
29 May 2023
The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut
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How Pittsburgh confronted trauma after the Tree of Life shooting
28 May 2023
Following the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and the 10.27 Healing Partnership discuss the community's resi...
28 May 2023
Bonjour Chai
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A Good Rabbi is Hard to Find
25 May 2023
The article "A Good Rabbi is Hard to Find" discusses the evolving role of rabbis in response to changing communal needs and declining synagogue attendance. I...
25 May 2023
Jewish History Nerds
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"Resurrecting" Judaism?: Donato Manduzio's Journey
25 May 2023
Donato Manduzio, a man from an Italian village, embarked on a journey to revive what he believed to be a forgotten Jewish faith after reading the Bible. He s...
25 May 2023
Unorthodox
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The Conversion Episode, 2023: Ep. 363
18 May 2023
In the 2023 Conversion Episode, the focus is on Jewish journeys, including stories of people finding their way to Judaism and discussions about interfaith re...
18 May 2023
Bonjour Chai
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Live from Shaar Hashomayim: What's the secret to Chabad's success?
11 May 2023
The Bonjour Chai team recently hosted a live podcast at Shaar Hashomayim in Montreal to explore the secrets behind the success of Chabad. Rabbi Shmuly Weiss,...
11 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Trump 1, CNN 0
11 May 2023
The podcast discusses Donald Trump's successful performance at a CNN Republican Town Hall in New Hampshire, highlighting the intense Twitter reactions and cr...
11 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Meet the Canadian starring in Netflix’s new Jewish matchmaking reality show
11 May 2023
Cindy Seni is a Canadian participant on Netflix's popular matchmaking reality show, "Jewish Matchmaking," where she, along with other Jewish singles, seeks l...
11 May 2023
Unorthodox
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The Long Game: Ep. 362
11 May 2023
In this episode of Unorthodox, Rabbi Ari Lamm discusses the spiritual aspects of the NBA Playoffs, while journalist Gabby Deutch explores the unsolved murder...
11 May 2023
Forward
These Jewish Eurovision songs are terrible. Listen to them anyway
10 May 2023
The article explores various Jewish Eurovision songs from different years and countries, highlighting unique moments and performances, such as Ortal from Fra...
10 May 2023
Menschwarmers
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S4E6 - Day in the life of Wrigley Field's most famous TikTok vendor, @JewishJonah
9 May 2023
Jonah Fialkow, known as @JewishJonah on TikTok, has gained popularity as a food vendor at Wrigley Field with nearly 20,000 followers. His videos provide insi...
9 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Newfoundland and Labrador is now the 7th province to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism: Does it matter?
9 May 2023
Newfoundland and Labrador has become the 7th province in Canada to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism, marking a commitment to combatting all forms of...
9 May 2023
Forward
Mitzvah or shanda? Suns owner Ishbia grabs ball, annoys MVP
8 May 2023
In a recent NBA playoff game, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia grabbed the ball from Denver Nuggets' player Nikola Jokic, leading to a tense moment and a techni...
8 May 2023
Forward
Jewish Federations to hold online rally for Evan Gershkovich, Jewish journalist jailed in Russia
8 May 2023
The Jewish Federations of North America is organizing an online rally to advocate for the release of Evan Gershkovich, a Jewish Wall Street Journal reporter ...
8 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How two Canadian Jewish politicians navigated King Charles’s coronation
8 May 2023
Manitoba's Lieutenant Governor, Anita Neville, expressed admiration for King Charles after meeting him in person and discussing various topics, confident in ...
8 May 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Mother's Boy - with special guest Howard Jacobson
5 May 2023
In a podcast episode titled "Mother's Boy," the hosts discuss the upcoming coronation of King Charles in London and the unique relationship between the King ...
5 May 2023
Bonjour Chai
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Secular? I Hardly Even Know Her
4 May 2023
Mark Oppenheimer, a former host of the Unorthodox podcast and editor at Tablet, wrote a letter challenging New York Times columnist Jessica Grose's view on a...
4 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Putin on the Blitz
4 May 2023
TV showrunner and Hollywood columnist Rob Long shares his perspective on the Hollywood writers' strike, revealing his surprising willingness to participate. ...
4 May 2023
Unorthodox
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The Maine Event: Ep. 361
4 May 2023
In the latest episode of Unorthodox, Natasha Feldman discusses her new cookbook, The Dinner Party Project, offering advice on hosting stress-free dinner part...
4 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Antisemitic incidents seem disproportionately high in Canada. How is this possible?
1 May 2023
Bnai Brith's annual report on antisemitism in Canada revealed 2,769 incidents of Jew hatred in the country, a significantly high number compared to police-re...
1 May 2023
Jewish Insider
Establishment Republican donors reckoning with Trump’s staying power
28 Apr 2023
In the looming 2024 presidential cycle, Republican Jewish donors and establishment Republicans are grappling with the strong likelihood of Donald Trump clinc...
28 Apr 2023
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Prof. Gil Troy: 'Identity Zionism' to cure Diaspora's 'unJews'
27 Apr 2023
Prof. Gil Troy explores the evolving concept of Zionism and its critical role within the Jewish diaspora, particularly amidst an observed decline in Zionist ...
27 Apr 2023
Unorthodox
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The Final Fribble: Ep. 360
27 Apr 2023
After 360 episodes, the podcast bids farewell to its founding host, Mark Oppenheimer. The final episode includes well-wishes from a famous friend, memories f...
27 Apr 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Decorated pilot Dr. Bill Novick fought for Israel in 1948, and other ‘Honourable Menschen’ for Yom Ha-Zikaron
25 Apr 2023
Dr. Bill Novick, a decorated pilot who fought for Israel in 1948, passed away at the age of 99. As Israel commemorates Yom HaZikaron, honoring fallen soldier...
25 Apr 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Israel’s rookie Aliyah minister visits Canada to promote immigration—while avoiding protesters
24 Apr 2023
Israel's Aliyah minister, Ofir Sofer, visited Canada to promote immigration, especially focusing on Orthodox schools and synagogues to encourage Aliyah. Howe...
24 Apr 2023
Tel Aviv Review
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The Commodification of Citizenship
24 Apr 2023
Dr. Yossi Harpaz from Tel Aviv University explores the changing dynamics of citizenship in his book "Citizenship 2.0." He delves into how citizenship is bein...
24 Apr 2023