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The text explores the cultural significance of bangles among Syrian Jewish women, detailing their history as gifts symbolizing marriage commitment and person...

A Jewish individual recounts their journey from an Orthodox upbringing to eventually embracing Reform Judaism, particularly due to its inclusive stance towar...

Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, a former NFL player turned freshman Republican congressman from Ohio, has been advocating for bipartisanship and discussing various po...

Tennis writer Marvin Glassman discusses the history and future of Jews in tennis on the Menschwarmers podcast with hosts Jamie and Gabe. They touch on Jewish...

In the face of New York State's attempts to impose strict educational regulations on private and religious schools, a history lesson from 80 years ago resurf...

In episode 191 of the podcast "Unorthodox," Jewish guest Taffy Brodesser-Akner, author of "Fleishman is in Trouble," discusses the success of her debut novel...

Progressive Jewish organizations, including Truah and J Street, are advocating for Jews across the U.S. to show solidarity with immigrant communities on Tish...

Rainbow Gatherings offer a unique blend of spirituality, counterculture, and communal living, attracting a diverse group of individuals, including a signific...

In a break from their usual content, the Oppenheimer podcast shares a personal story from Mark related to the podcast's creation, reaching back to when he wa...

Rabbis have historically faced challenges during the summer months as congregants often prioritize leisure activities over religious duties. This phenomenon,...

The text reminisces about the glory days of a yeshiva high school basketball team, particularly focusing on a standout player named Benny Baron and the camar...

Holly Blue Hawkins, head of a chevra kadisha in California, offers insights gleaned from her 20 years in this burial society, emphasizing lessons on living l...

The tragic suicide of South African teen Adam Seef during an Israel tour program has highlighted the mental health struggles faced by gap year participants, ...

The text discusses the history of the Jewish community in Ethiopia dating back to around 500 CE when nearly a million Jews lived in over 500 villages in nort...

The piece reflects on Portland's transformation from a scrappy, welcoming city to a place experiencing rapid gentrification and demographic shifts. Initially...

In a discussion on Jewish education, Jay Goldmintz reflects on the different approaches in teaching Torah, highlighting the normative-ideational focus on tra...

In the "Jews Across America" episode 187, the podcast celebrates the diversity of Jewish life in the United States. Guests include Blair Braverman, a Jewish ...

This episode of Unorthodox highlights the diverse and vibrant nature of Jewish life across America, featuring stories from unique Jewish communities and indi...

The CJN office is taking a short summer vacation, so the Canadian Jewish Shmooze and Menschwarmers will be on a break for a couple of weeks. However, upon th...

Mark Oppenheimer appeared as a guest on Slate's Trumpcast to discuss Trump and the Jewish community. While the Unorthodox podcast is on a break, listeners ca...

In "The Open-Door Policy" by Robert H. Mnookin, the author addresses the contentious topic of intermarriage and its implications for Jewish communal life in ...

The text discusses the author's experiences visiting Yemen in the 1980s, particularly focusing on documenting the lives of the Jewish communities there throu...

This personal essay delves into the author's journey of gender identity, religious observance, and the search for a welcoming Jewish community. Recounting ex...

The OU's Center for Communal Research is conducting studies on the challenges faced by Orthodox singles in America today, including the perceived Shidduch Cr...

In the digital age, technology has significantly impacted frum dating within the Jewish community. Platforms like JSwipe and JWed offer Orthodox Jewish singl...

In the digital age of Frum dating, various online platforms such as JSwipe, JWed, and Forj have emerged to help Orthodox Jewish singles meet and potentially ...

The article discusses the Shabbat experience for Jewish singles, focusing on the challenges and strategies for navigating Shabbat observance without a family...

The article discusses how singles in the Jewish community often feel marginalized during Shabbat due to the family-centric nature of the celebration. Some si...

Orthodox never-married women past childbearing age face unique challenges in the quest to find a mate, encountering social isolation, pressure, and judgment ...

Orthodox never-married women past childbearing age often face unique challenges, including social isolation, pressure to marry, and judgment from friends, fa...

The text discusses the importance of sensitivity and empathy towards individuals facing challenges, such as infertility, job loss, or being single. It highli...

This piece shares two scenarios where individuals, Rebecca and Baruch, are faced with insensitivity from others regarding their personal struggles - Rebecca ...

The American Hebrew Academy, founded by Chico Sabbah in 1996, aimed to be an elite international Jewish boarding school but faced challenges leading to its c...

Amidst rising anti-Semitism and a decline in Jewish literacy, the issue of conversion has become a contentious topic among Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox...

Host Eli Kowaz and guest Uri Keidar, executive director of Israel Hofsheet, delved into how the relationship between synagogue and state will impact the Knes...

The article discusses the avid support of the Toronto Raptors by the famous Canadian Jew, Drake, during the NBA Finals. The hosts ponder whether Drake is str...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the financial implications of new elections in Israel, the rise of Israeli conservatism influenc...

The text describes the author's deep connection to New York City, particularly his father's stories of Jewish Brooklyn and its gangster legends. The author's...

Yehuda Sabiner, a Ger Hasid, became the first in Israel from his community to complete medical studies at the Technion, paving the way for other Haredim to p...

Stephanie Halpern and Leo Greenbaum from the YIVO archives explore the extensive collection of 23 million objects that capture the history of the Jewish peop...

"Gleanings: Reflections on Ruth," edited by Rabbi Dr. Stuart Halpern, delves into perspectives on the Book of Ruth from various angles, contemplating the int...

Judith Viorst, author of children's books like "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day," discusses her new poetry collection on aging, "...

Sephardic food holds a central place in the community, connecting people to their heritage through traditional recipes shared among family and friends. In re...

Hannah Rosenthal, former U.S. State Department Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, recently participated in an AJC Passport live show in Atlan...

The article discusses the implementation of progressive Jewish education at The Idea School in Tenafly, NJ, which integrates interdisciplinary, project-based...

A recent study comparing Canadian Jews to their American counterparts reveals that Canadian Jews are thriving due to lower intermarriage rates, higher partic...

Imam Mohamed Magid, a prominent imam in America, and AJC Transatlantic Institute Director Daniel Schwammenthal discuss Islam in America, Muslim-Jewish relati...

"Headlines" is a popular Haredi podcast, launched in 2014, that delves into controversial and pressing issues affecting the Orthodox Jewish community by invi...

A mother reflects on taking her daughter to synagogue in the wake of increased security measures following the Tree of Life shooting. She grapples with the l...

This episode of 'Israel Story', shared on the 'Unorthodox' podcast, focuses on the theme of Ruth from the Bible, exploring modern stories of women who embody...