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This episode of Unorthodox celebrates Hanukkah by exploring the festival's profound cultural significance beyond its commercialization as 'Jewish Christmas.'...

Colin Powell's recent passing brought attention to his experiences as a Shabbos goy in his youth, helping observant Jews with tasks on the Sabbath. Interesti...

Yonit and Jonathan celebrate Sukkot by hosting journalist Kara Swisher to discuss tech, politics, and Israeli unicorns. This festive conversation touches on ...

The Ushpizin Edition podcast explores the ancient Sukkot tradition of Ushpizin, where guests are invited to share a meal in the Sukkah. This tradition has my...

The article discusses the impact of a storm on the author's sukkah during the holiday of Sukkot. The sukkah, a temporary structure used to commemorate the Is...

Yonit and Jonathan discuss tips for fasting before Yom Kippur and recommend books in a podcast episode. They also mention their interviews with Israeli PM Na...

After the break, the discussion focuses on the Biden administration's handling of negotiations with terrorists, receiving praise for the approach taken. The ...

The author recounts the experience of finding their basement flooded after Ida hit, detailing the items saved from water damage, including precious family he...

In a Jewish New Year special of UNHOLY featuring Gal Gadot and Sacha Baron Cohen, they select their "Mensch of the Year" while discussing President Biden and...

In this discussion, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron explore several topics, including assessing their deeds over the past year in the sp...

This episode of The CJN Daily explores the resumption of Canadian Birthright trips to Israel amidst the pandemic and revisits the legacy of Faye Schulman, a ...

Laura E. Adkins explores the deeply introspective experience of observing Tisha B'Av, emphasizing the importance of allowing oneself to truly feel sadness. R...

In this podcast sponsored by Rabbi Ari Senter and his father, the discussion revolves around the significance of mourning on Tisha B'Av and the difficulty in...

Irene Katz Connelly examines the modern adaptation of traditional Jewish practices catered to young Jews, drawing parallels between Shabbat observance and th...

The article introduces creative Shavuot recipes incorporating tahini, focusing on Pumpkin Tahini Cheesecake Bites and Tahini Poppy Seed Dressing. Co-founder ...

This episode of Unorthodox explores the Jewish holiday of Lag B'Omer, its customs, and its historical significance. The hosts also feature conversations with...

The 73rd edition of a publication celebrates Yom Ha-Atzmaut, Israeli Independence Day, by sharing personal stories about its significance and featuring class...

The University of Pennsylvania faced controversy for scheduling its commencement ceremony during Shavuot, a major Jewish holiday, sparking backlash from Jewi...

In a themed Passover seder episode, hosts James Hirsh and Gabe Pulver combine the traditions of matzah brei and baseball to create a "Jewish baseball" celebr...

Jodi Rudoren reflects on the evolving nature of Jewish customs, symbolized by the inclusion of an orange on the Seder plate during Passover. Initially misund...

In a thought-provoking exploration of Passover customs and myths, PJ Grisar tackles four intriguing questions surrounding the holiday. Investigating whether ...

In this episode, the hosts discuss the challenges of observing Passover during the pandemic, including considerations around virtual seders and whether halac...

This episode delves into the cultural and emotional significance of Passover, exploring traditions, ritual objects, and family dynamics through engaging disc...

Benyamin Cohen humorously explores the peculiarities of Passover observance for dogs, recounting his own experiences with kosher-for-Passover dog food. He hi...

This episode of Unorthodox dives deep into the story and cultural significance of Purim, highlighting its complex characters such as Vashti and Esther. The h...

This episode of Unorthodox delves into the juxtaposition of Christmas and the Jewish fast day Asara B'Tevet, featuring interviews with writer Merrill Markoe ...

Miriam Herschlag, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss various significant topics on The Times of Israel blog, including Gideon Saar's challenge to ...

In a pre-Thanksgiving podcast episode, the discussion touches on the new CDC guidance on quarantining and a surprising statement made by Barack Obama about L...

The article discusses celebrating Sukkot in a year filled with uncertainty, drawing parallels between the current state of affairs and the holiday's themes o...

This episode of Israel Policy Pod features Dr. Shira Efron discussing the complexities in Gaza amidst COVID-19, highlighting the region's precarious health i...

Jack Black recently showcased his rendition of the Passover song "Chad Gadya," known for its dark and escalating lyrics, in a video posted online to help lif...

Christian seders, where non-Jews host Passover meals by incorporating elements of Christianity, are increasingly common but problematic. Although intended as...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss significant topics including the merging of parties in Israel, the high COVID-19 rates among Ult...

A Jewish family reflects on their decision to leave the United States due to racial discrimination and marginalization, settling in Canada for safety and a b...

In this bonus episode of Unorthodox, Liel engages Rabbi Dr. Stu Halpern from Yeshiva University in an enlightening conversation about the overlooked presence...

Unbound: The Recreated Haggadah is a unique and artistic take on the traditional Passover Haggadah, designed by NYU-trained theater director Eli Kaplan-Wildm...

In this episode, Unorthodox offers a comprehensive guide to conducting a socially distanced Passover Seder using Tablet's new Haggadah, fittingly adapted for...

The text discusses how Ralph views the pandemic in relation to Passover.

In this bonus episode of Unorthodox, the hosts aim to fill the social void caused by quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic by sharing a virtual Kabbalat Sh...

In Seymour Epstein's "Suspecting Esther," he presents a provocative interpretation of the Book of Esther, suggesting that it serves as a critique of Jewish l...

The article discusses the tradition of "Little Purims" within Jewish communities, which are local festivals commemorating miraculous events similar to Purim....

In episode 206 of Unorthodox, Hanukkah preparation is in full swing with interviews featuring designer Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan discussing pottery, dr...

A recent U.S. operation successfully eliminated Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, sparking a debate on the ethics of hating extraordinarily evil individuals. Drawing fro...

The article explores the dearth of scary Jewish children's literature beyond works by Eric A. Kimmel, known for his spooky tales like "Hershel and the Hanukk...

In a podcast episode of Menschwarmers hosted by Gabe Pulver and Jamie Hirsh, they discuss the Jewish connections of the Toronto Raptors during their ring cer...

Simhat Torah, a day immersed in minhag (customs), has evolved over time from a Talmudic yom tov sheni of Shemini Atzeret into a festivity celebrating the com...

Three Jewish baseball players, Alex Bregman, Joc Pederson, and Max Fried, faced the dilemma of playing on Yom Kippur during the postseason, with comparisons ...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Jeremy Benstein discuss the impact of the Hebrew language on uniting or dividing Jews globally, the potential conseque...

This article explores the surprising and sometimes disconcerting ingredients found in traditional Jewish recipes, challenging the romanticized notion of ance...

Ishay Ribo's rendition of the Yom Kippur Temple service, Seder ha-Avodah, has garnered immense popularity for blending secular and religious themes and focus...