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Rabbi Gad Bouskila of Netivot Israel Congregation discusses Moroccan Kinot traditions for Tishah B'Av, highlighting differences from Ashkenazic customs. Moro...

The article discusses the challenges faced by young Jewish individuals within the Orthodox community in navigating the shidduch system, highlighting the stru...

Three panelists in South Africa discuss the evolving attitudes towards Israel among South African Jews, with previously unanimous support now being up for de...

Three panelists, including a lawyer and politician, a retired anthropology lecturer, and a social activist from South Africa, discuss the evolving views of S...

In a special minisode following Philip Roth's death, a discussion on The Gist explored Roth's significance in literature and the Jewish canon, with Mark Oppe...

The exploration of how Israeli government seeks to address inequalities in East Jerusalem highlights complex issues around poverty and geopolitical tensions....

Israeli government officials approached leading American Jewish institutions offering funds to combat the BDS movement, but at least four organizations, incl...

Dr. Adam Mendelson of the University of Cape Town conducted a groundbreaking study on Black South Africans' attitudes towards Jewish people in major urban ar...

Renowned hockey broadcaster Stan Fischler, known as The Hockey Maven, is retiring at 86 after a long career covering the New York Islanders, Rangers, and New...

In this episode of Unorthodox, Yossi Klein Halevi, a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute and author of 'Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor,' discus...

The episode of "Why why why!" discussed the theme of Chutzpah through stories from various individuals. The next event on June 4th will focus on the theme of...

Abraham Carmel, formerly known as Kenneth Charles Cox, made headlines in 1979 for being a Catholic priest who converted to Orthodox Judaism after a period of...

The podcast episode discussed the theme of conversion to Judaism, inspired by the Book of Ruth. It featured stories of individuals who converted to Judaism, ...

This episode of Unorthodox delves into the diverse experiences and challenges of converting to Judaism, featuring personal stories from around the world. The...

The Industrial Removal Office (IRO) was established in 1901 by German American Jewish leaders to relocate unemployed eastern European Jewish immigrants from ...

Prof. Deborah Posel from the University of Cape Town discusses racial tensions post-Apartheid in South Africa. She delves into how identity politics have evo...

Professor Deborah Posel from the University of Cape Town examines racial tensions in post-Apartheid South Africa. The discussion highlights how identity poli...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore themes of motherhood and community through conversations with diverse guests including Peninah Lamm Kaplansk...

In episode 135 of Unorthodox podcast, Peninah Lamm Kaplansky shares her experience with miscarriage, emphasizing the need for more support and dialogue on in...

"Jews in the Age of Authenticity: Jewish Spiritual Renewal in Israel" by Rachel Werczberger explores the rise and fall of two unconventional spiritual commun...

An Israeli reporter convinced Dr. Daniel Brown to share his story of being Hitler's nephew's grandson and a Jew, leading to public sensationalism and traumat...

Former Senator Joe Lieberman, known for his complex political stance as a liberal Democrat with hawkish views on foreign policy, revealed on the Unorthodox p...

In Berlin, a rally was held in response to an anti-Semitic attack on a young Arab man wearing a kippah. Deidre Berger from AJC Berlin discussed the incident ...

The episode delves into the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, emphasizing the precarious public health situation and strained governance amidst complex rel...

A new coworking space for haredi (ultra-Orthodox) entrepreneurs is set to open in Bnei Berak near Tel Aviv, aiming to integrate this community into Israel's ...

Estrella Benmaman, a Jewish Venezuelan woman of Moroccan descent, hosts monthly gatherings in her home in Caracas, turning it into Paladar Estrella, where sh...

In a crossover episode of Unorthodox, hosts Joshua Malina and Hrishikesh Hirway from The West Wing Weekly podcast discuss early aughts TV, Jewish identity on...

The text explores the intertwined histories of Jewish and African-American communities in Baltimore, focusing on the evolution of neighborhoods, synagogue bu...

Baseball has long held a significant place in the lives of American Jews, particularly men, as explored through the lens of American-Jewish newspapers' cover...

A new opera titled "Morning Star" memorializes the victims of the Triangle Factory Fire, capturing the intersection of immigration, labor issues, and America...

Washington, D.C. Councilman Trayon White, who faced criticism for suggesting that the Rothschild family controls the weather, has been receiving numerous inv...

Rabbi Mike Uram and others are exploring how startup culture can revitalize Jewish organizations, emphasizing the need for disruptive innovations within the ...

In a recent discussion by Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Bradley Burston, several key topics were highlighted. They talked about the impending humani...

Leah Sarna, a student at Yeshivat Maharat, discusses the controversy surrounding female ordination in Orthodox Judaism and shares her future role at an Ortho...

In this episode, Leah Sarna discusses her journey as a student at Yeshivat Maharat, the first Orthodox institution to ordain women as clergy, highlighting th...

Jane, a highly skilled bridal attendant in a Syrian Jewish community in Brooklyn, is known for her exceptional work ethic and ability to seamlessly navigate ...

In this episode, the hosts discuss three main topics: the evolution of AIPAC to include progressives, the creation of an ultra-Orthodox Wikipedia called Ha-M...

Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss the inclusion of progressives in a new version of AIPAC, the creation of an ultra-Orthodox Wikip...

A Jewish Rabbi, Alfred Wolf, played a crucial role in fostering leadership among Chicano students in East Los Angeles by organizing the Chicano Youth Leaders...

Michael Kadar, a 19-year-old American-Israeli man, has been indicted for federal hate crimes for making hundreds of bomb threats to Jewish community centers ...

Meyer Habib, a French politician of Tunisian descent, is a strong advocate for French Jews, especially in issues related to professional qualifications recog...

Bari Weiss faced criticism after tweeting a quote referencing immigrants that was misconstrued as targeting an American-born Olympian. The incident sparked a...

Italian Jews have a long history of creating traditional pasta dishes, with Tagliolini colla Crosta being a beloved favorite among them, especially popular o...

Dr. Michal Kravel Tovi's book "When the State Winks: The Performance of Jewish Conversions in Israel" delves into the challenging conversion process that fem...

Dr. Danna Piroyansky's book "Ramle Remade: The Israelization of an Arab Town 1948-1967" explores the transformation of the Arab town of Ramle into a mixed ci...

David Hockney's portrait of Fred and Marcia Weisman in "American Collectors" depicts the couple standing apart and looking unhappy, surrounded by their sculp...

In "My Halakha, Your Halakha: Between Jewish Law and Jewish Life," Dr. Leon Wiener Dow explores the intersections of God, law, prayer, practice, and communit...

Dr. Leon Wiener Dow, from the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, delves into the themes of his book "The Going: A Meditation on Jewish Law" in which he e...

Important new research is being conducted in the Orthodox community to address issues often overlooked by mainstream Jewish surveys, focusing on Modern Ortho...

Zvi Grumet responds to criticisms of his recent Orthodox survey, acknowledging his study lacks professional social science research standards but defends its...