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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...

TV showrunner and Hollywood columnist Rob Long shares his perspective on the Hollywood writers' strike, revealing his surprising willingness to participate. ...

In the latest episode of Unorthodox, Natasha Feldman discusses her new cookbook, The Dinner Party Project, offering advice on hosting stress-free dinner part...

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...

In the looming 2024 presidential cycle, Republican Jewish donors and establishment Republicans are grappling with the strong likelihood of Donald Trump clinc...

Prof. Gil Troy explores the evolving concept of Zionism and its critical role within the Jewish diaspora, particularly amidst an observed decline in Zionist ...

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...

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...

Israel's Aliyah minister, Ofir Sofer, visited Canada to promote immigration, especially focusing on Orthodox schools and synagogues to encourage Aliyah. Howe...

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...

In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses why conservatives do not align with liberal views, citing examples of coercive policies advocated by the Left,...

In a recent episode of "Menschwarmers," the focus is on Domantas Sabonis, the 26-year-old All-Star center for the Sacramento Kings, who is converting to Juda...

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the complexities of funding from Jews in the Diaspora for Israel and question if there are situations where su...

Harry Cohen, a Montreal resident who immigrated to Canada from Poland in 1919, became Auschwitz's only Canadian Holocaust victim after being caught in Europe...

In "The Rift Edition," Miriam Herschlag, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron explore the concerning topic of national division in Israel, questioning its reality a...

The podcast discusses the significance of intelligence leaks regarding the war in Ukraine, Donald Trump's foreign policy statements, and Senator Tim Scott's ...

Gary Perlman, a retired software developer leading the Jewish Genealogical Society's cemetery project in Montreal, is preserving the history of nearly 80,000...

The podcast episode delves into the political distractions surrounding the Nashville shooting in Tennessee, suggesting they are diverting attention from the ...

The text discusses a tumultuous day with various political events, including Trump being indicted, arrested, arraigned, and giving a speech, along with progr...

The title suggests a discussion of the Squirrel Hill Eruv, a symbolic boundary that allows Orthodox Jews to carry items on Shabbat. However, the content pert...

The discussion covers the recent elections in Chicago and Wisconsin, exploring their implications for issues like abortion and crime. It also touches on conc...

David, who is Jewish, and Jenny, who is agnostic and part-Indigenous, share tips for successful interfaith celebrations like Passover and Easter with their f...

Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, a Democrat eyeing the Virginia governor's mansion in 2025, has emphasized the importance of combating antisemitism and hate, pra...

The podcast episode "Across the Jew.S.A: Louisville, Kentucky: Ep. 356" explores Jewish stories in different places across the United States. In this episode...

The Jewish community in Halifax is facing a matzah shortage just before Passover, prompting an emergency message from the Atlantic Jewish Council. Rabbi Yako...

As Chicago's mayoral election nears, candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson are actively courting the Jewish community, recognizing its potential influen...

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, is a complex figure in the Jewish community due to his efforts and controversies. His presidency was m...

The podcast discusses the recent school shooting in Nashville and emphasizes the need to safeguard vulnerable institutions from similar attacks in the future...

Jewish social services agencies in Canada are experiencing a surge in demand for Passover food boxes due to rising inflation, with increases seen in Ottawa, ...

"Culturally Jewish" is a trailer featuring actors David Sklar and Ilana Zackon who engage with various creative Jews in Canada's arts community to explore th...

The podcast discusses concerns about the Chinese military dominating American social media platforms like TikTok. It touches on the idea that there is a grow...

Inna Movchan and Vitalli Shkarbun, a young Ukrainian couple, had to flee their wedding due to the Russian invasion and found refuge in Canada with the suppor...

King David High School's senior boys basketball team made history by becoming the first Jewish champions in British Columbia, defeating Unity Christian Schoo...

The discussion focuses on the perceived weak case that Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg might prosecute against Donald Trump and how leaks about the proceedings coul...

Demographer Charles Shahar analyzed 2021 Canadian census data and found that Jewish populations are increasing in cities across Canada except for Toronto, wh...

Base, an organization originating from New York in 2015, embodies a modern, decentralized approach to Judaism by having rabbinic couples host gatherings like...

The CJN's Honourable Menschen series pays tribute to recently deceased Jewish Canadians in the arts. The youngest profiled is Ben Ben Chimol, a 17-year-old a...

Montreal filmmaker Ezra Soiferman has released a new film titled Montreal, Snowbec, celebrating the beauty of winter in Montreal, showcasing scenes like Hasi...

Jacob Steinmetz, a 19-year-old Orthodox Jewish pitcher and a prospect for the Arizona Diamondbacks, made headlines by striking out three Dominican Republic a...

Spencer Horwitz, a promising prospect for the Toronto Blue Jays and a key player for Team Israel, recently made an impact at the World Baseball Classic by hi...

Rabbi Daniel Korobkin of Toronto's Beth Avraham Yoseph synagogue has called on Canadian Jews to support Israel and refrain from publicly criticizing its gove...

Erwin Schild, Canada's oldest living Conservative rabbi at 103, was interviewed in his Toronto home where he has resided since 1947. Schild's remarkable jour...

Dr. Paula Gordon, a respected radiologist and breast cancer specialist, advocates for beginning breast cancer screening at age 40 instead of waiting until 50...

In a recent podcast, the discussion highlighted how extremists on the Left pose a challenge for Joe Biden in addressing crime issues, while individuals like ...

My Way Bikery, the only kosher bakery in Victoria, B.C., offers traditional Purim hamantashen cookies and a unique creation called the challnut, a donut made...

The podcast discusses a variety of topics, including the use of psychedelics like LSD to address psychological distress, with Rabbi Zac Kamenetz advocating f...

In episode 351 of "The Whole Megillah," the podcast Unorthodox celebrates Purim with fresh insights on the holiday from Liel Leibovitz and Dovid Bashevkin. A...

American Jews and Asian Americans find themselves facing similar challenges of being overlooked and underserved by activist organizations like the Anti-Defam...

A phase 1 trial is underway for an innovative treatment called LY3884961 targeting Gaucher disease, a genetic disorder that predominantly affects Ashkenazi J...

The podcast discusses the surprising defeat of incumbent Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot in a Democratic primary, with her receiving only 15 percent of the vote...