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The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones A Podcast Programming Note 26 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine podcast will not be releasing episodes in honor of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot and Memorial Day, with regular episodes resuming on ...
26 May 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Conversations We Love: Etgar Keret 26 May 2023
Israeli literary figure Etgar Keret discusses defending democracy, storytelling, and heartwarming stories about his late mother in a recent interview. The co...
26 May 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Moment of Silence 21 Apr 2023
Israel is currently immersed in a period of remembrance following Passover, with Holocaust Remembrance Day just passed and Memorial Day and Independence Day ...
21 Apr 2023
Forward Josh Shapiro offers inside look at Passover in the governor’s mansion 19 Apr 2023
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro provided an inside look at celebrating Passover in the governor's mansion, sharing a detailed video on social media that c...
19 Apr 2023
Forward My dad co-wrote ‘A Rugrats Passover.’ I had questions about it. 10 Apr 2023
"A Rugrats Passover," co-written by Jonathan Greenberg, was a groundbreaking and highly rated episode of the popular Nickelodeon series, featuring a humorous...
10 Apr 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Bonjour Chai's second annual Great Canadian Seder episode 10 Apr 2023
The Bonjour Chai podcast presented the second annual Great Canadian Seder, featuring a diverse group of guests including politicians, cantors, comedians, and...
10 Apr 2023
Promised Podcast headphones The “Promised Podcast Pesach-Palooza!” Edition 5 Apr 2023
The Promised Podcast Pesach-Palooza! Edition features a collection of beloved Passover stories and discussions by the podcast hosts, highlighting the annual ...
5 Apr 2023
Unorthodox headphones Passover 101: Ep. 357 5 Apr 2023
In episode 357 of Unorthodox, the podcast revisits its 2020 Passover episode to provide listeners with a refresher on how to host a meaningful and memorable ...
5 Apr 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones He’s Jewish. She’s agnostic and part-Indigenous. Here are their tips for a successful interfaith seder 4 Apr 2023
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...
4 Apr 2023
Sources Storytelling at the Seder: <em>Lesaper, Lehaggid,</em> and the Purpose of the Haggadah 30 Mar 2023
The article explores the storytelling role of the Haggadah during the Passover Seder, examining the expectations versus the textual offerings, particularly f...
30 Mar 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Does your Passover haggadah need an update? This author thinks so 29 Mar 2023
Pearl Richman, a retired teacher, has created two new inclusive haggadot for Passover, aimed at modern families and designed to better engage young people in...
29 Mar 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Home Base 16 Mar 2023
Base, an organization originating from New York in 2015, embodies a modern, decentralized approach to Judaism by having rabbinic couples host gatherings like...
16 Mar 2023
Forward I watched 6 Christian Purim movies so you wouldn't have to 3 Mar 2023
The article discusses the trend of Christian adaptations of the Purim story of Esther and their varying portrayals in movies. Despite being a Jewish tale, Ch...
3 Mar 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Isabel and Nicki and Albert Hoffman 3 Mar 2023
The podcast discusses a variety of topics, including the use of psychedelics like LSD to address psychological distress, with Rabbi Zac Kamenetz advocating f...
3 Mar 2023
Unorthodox headphones The Whole Megillah: Ep. 351 2 Mar 2023
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...
2 Mar 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones ‘This is the direction we want Judaism to move’: a Canadian Orthodox rabbi’s Tu B’Shevat call to save the environment 6 Feb 2023
Canadian Orthodox rabbis are advocating for environmental conservation in honor of Tu B'Shevat, with initiatives like vegan Shabbat dinners and sustainable p...
6 Feb 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones The GOP House Meltdown 3 Jan 2023
The recent podcast episode discusses the chaotic beginning of the new Congress, highlighting the challenges faced by the GOP House, which is controlled by a ...
3 Jan 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones A Conversation with Rachel Maddow 23 Dec 2022
Rachel Maddow, known for her podcast "Ultra," which explores how the Nazi regime infiltrated US government in the 1940s, discusses this historical threat to ...
23 Dec 2022
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #119 - Chanukah & the Challenge of Commitment 22 Dec 2022
This episode discusses the challenges faced during the Chanukah story between the Greeks and Jews, exploring the unique aspects of this conflict compared to ...
22 Dec 2022
Jewish History Nerds headphones Hebrew Hammer: The True Story of Hanukkah 22 Dec 2022
In this episode of Hebrew Hammer, Yael and Schwab delve into the complexities of Hanukkah, challenging traditional perceptions of the holiday by exploring wh...
22 Dec 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Why this Ottawa artist turns her broken glass menorahs into grave-marker stones 22 Dec 2022
Marie Levine, an artist based in Ottawa, creates unique fused glass menorahs inspired by artists like Kadinsky and Monet, as well as biblical stories like Jo...
22 Dec 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Recognize this blue moose menorah? The artist has never lit Hanukkah candles 20 Dec 2022
The iconic blue moose menorah, a whimsical design that turned 20 this year, is created by artist Nancy Clarke who has never lit a Hanukkah candle despite pro...
20 Dec 2022
Unorthodox headphones Bright Lights: Ep. 342 15 Dec 2022
This episode of Unorthodox celebrates Hanukkah with eight stories that shed light on the Jewish world. The podcast features interviews with 102-year-old form...
15 Dec 2022
Jamie Geller Hanukkah inspired Challah Fritters with Faith Kramer on Feed Your Soul with Jamie Geller 14 Dec 2022
Learn how to make Hanukkah-inspired Challah Fritters from cookbook author Faith Kramer on an upcoming episode of Feed Your Soul with Jamie Geller.
14 Dec 2022
Bonjour Chai headphones Hanukkah, Chrismukkah, Swastika 8 Dec 2022
Rev. Dr. T. Kenjitsu Nakagaki discusses the historical significance of the swastika as a symbol of peace and well-being, striving to reclaim its original mea...
8 Dec 2022
Bonjour Chai headphones Tabarnak! Kanye Better Not Come to My Sukkah 13 Oct 2022
The hosts of the Bonjour Chai podcast celebrated Sukkot and delved into the issue of affordable housing in the Jewish community, especially considering the r...
13 Oct 2022
Promised Podcast headphones The “Grammy Hall Knew the Score” Edition 6 Oct 2022
Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron discuss two main topics: Israeli caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid's support for a Palestinian state before elections ...
6 Oct 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Are We Turning a Ukrainian Triumph Into a Western Crisis? 4 Oct 2022
The podcast discusses the situation in Ukraine, addressing topics such as nuclear weapons, Putin, and the United States's response, with a focus on whether t...
4 Oct 2022
Tablet Glamping With God 3 Oct 2022
A personal reflection is shared about confronting mortality and undergoing medical tests, juxtaposed with the symbolism of Sukkot and its lessons of imperman...
3 Oct 2022
Forward Is William Shatner’s ‘Life of Awe’ the memoir we need now? 2 Oct 2022
William Shatner's latest memoir, "Boldly Go: Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder," offers a contemplative look at his life and experiences. Shatner explo...
2 Oct 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones The Burden and The Gift - with special guest Nicole Krauss 30 Sep 2022
Acclaimed author Nicole Krauss joins a discussion on Judaism, writing, and Israel, with hosts Yonit and Jonathan on the Unholy Podcast during the reflective ...
30 Sep 2022
Bonjour Chai headphones Return to Teshuvahland 29 Sep 2022
"Teshuvahland" delves into the concept of teshuvah, or repentance, as a process of returning to one's true path or desired destination after realizing a devi...
29 Sep 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones High Holiday Hurricane: How Maritime Jews celebrated Rosh Hashanah after post-tropical storm Fiona 28 Sep 2022
This episode covers how the Jewish community in Sydney, Nova Scotia, observed Rosh Hashanah in the aftermath of post-tropical storm Fiona, which left their s...
28 Sep 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Unholy Live: Diplomatic Salon 23 Sep 2022
With Rosh Hashanah approaching and yet another Israeli election on the horizon, there is much speculation about whether this will be the final round after a ...
23 Sep 2022
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #107 - Rosh HaShana - Divine Justice & The Queen  22 Sep 2022
This episode discusses the structure of Rosh HaShana and the concept of Divine Judgment during this holiday. It also explores lessons from the life of Queen ...
22 Sep 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones For the first time in nearly 100 years, Belleville's synagogue can't offer High Holiday services—because no one will lead them 22 Sep 2022
The episode discusses the challenges faced by the Sons of Jacob Congregation in Belleville, Ontario, which for the first time in nearly a century, couldn't c...
22 Sep 2022
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones High Holidays Edition 19 Sep 2022
The text discusses the upcoming Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, known as the Days of Awe, with Yom Kippur being a day of fasting for 25 hour...
19 Sep 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Alex Polowin, who lied about his age to fight Nazis in Europe, dedicated his life to peace and education 6 Sep 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily pays tribute to Alex Polowin, a heroic WWII veteran, who as a young Canadian Jew, lied about his age to join the Navy and fight...
6 Sep 2022
Jamie Geller Jamie Geller Hosts The Annual Aish Tisha B'Av Program 7 Aug 2022
Jamie Geller hosts an annual Tisha B'Av program with Aish that aims to inspire viewers to connect with their Jewish identity and share timeless Jewish wisdom...
7 Aug 2022
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #100 - Tisha B’Av and The Highest of Places 3 Aug 2022
The episode explores the appropriate reactions to Tisha B'Av and the destruction of the Temple. It questions if visiting the Har haBayis is a proper response...
3 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Hitmen murdered her son. Eight years later, she's written a tell-all of her grief and survival 18 Jul 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily delves into the tragic murder of Dan Markel, focusing on his mother, Ruth Markel's journey through grief and advocacy, culminat...
18 Jul 2022
Forward Manischewitz isn't just for your bubbe anymore 28 Jun 2022
Manischewitz, known for its traditional Jewish products like sweet wine and Passover treats, has recently been showcasing a more irreverent and playful side ...
28 Jun 2022
Forward Paper cuttings for Shavuos — a Jewish folk tradition 31 May 2022
This article explores the Jewish folk tradition of creating paper cutouts, known as shvueslekh, to decorate homes during the festival of Shavuos, particularl...
31 May 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Debating Debates, and the Times's Anti-Semitic Barbarity 18 Apr 2022
In a recent podcast episode, the decision of the Republican National Committee (RNC) to withdraw from the presidential-debate commission system is discussed ...
18 Apr 2022
Bonjour Chai headphones The First Annual Great Canadian Seder 14 Apr 2022
The First Annual Great Canadian Seder was a Passover event that featured stories from 20 prominent Canadians discussing the meaning of freedom. Guests includ...
14 Apr 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones We want your Passover stories 14 Apr 2022
This episode invites listeners to share their unique Passover Seder experiences during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Host Ellin Bessner encourages submissio...
14 Apr 2022
Unorthodox headphones Bonus: Passover Melodies 14 Apr 2022
In this bonus episode of Unorthodox, Rabbi and musician Josh Warshawsky discusses the variety of melodies found in the Passover Haggadah, exploring how diffe...
14 Apr 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E7 - Celebrating our second annual baseball seder 14 Apr 2022
The Menschwarmers celebrate their second annual baseball seder as baseball's opening day and Passover coincide, reflecting on the intersection of the two eve...
14 Apr 2022
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Rabbi Aaron Levy 10 Apr 2022
Rabbi Aaron Levy from Makom Creative Downtown Judaism in Toronto discusses Passover, freedom, slavery, and the significance of the Passover meal (Seder) on t...
10 Apr 2022
Unorthodox headphones A Passover to Remember: Ep. 313 7 Apr 2022
This episode delves into various Passover traditions, shedding light on their historical and spiritual significance. The hosts and their guests discuss pract...
7 Apr 2022