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The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones From the archives: How to mark the Tisha b'Av holiday of mourning after Oct. 7 12 Aug 2024
Faced with existential threats, Yossi Klein-Halevi discusses the ongoing impact of Tisha b'Av, the October 7th attacks, and the delicate balance between Jewi...
12 Aug 2024
Jewish Currents What It Means to Speak With the Dead - A session with a Florida medium in a time of genocide 12 Aug 2024
The text describes a personal experience with a medium named Lawrence, where the author connects with the spirit of their deceased friend Dan. The session ra...
12 Aug 2024
18forty Rabbi Eliezer Berkovits’ Complicated Portrait of Faith 10 Aug 2024
Rabbi Eliezer Berkovits (1908-1992) was a traditional rabbi known for his prolific writings on varied subjects such as halacha, faith, and Jewish ethics. He ...
10 Aug 2024
Forward One of Bob Dylan's most Jewish songs is VP candidate Tim Walz's favorite 9 Aug 2024
Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, has expressed his love for Bob Dylan's song "Forever Young," deeming it his favorite Dylan tune due to ...
9 Aug 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Mary Darling reflects on conflict and division from the Baha'i headquarters in Haifa 7 Aug 2024
Mary Darling, a Canadian TV producer and Baha'i, discusses the spiritual and practical implications of the Baha'i faith amidst Israel's tensions with Lebanon...
7 Aug 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Mary Darling reflects on conflict and division from the Baha'i headquarters in Haifa 7 Aug 2024
Mary Darling, a Canadian TV producer of the Baha'i faith, discusses the irony of the Baha'i headquarters in Haifa being near a potential warzone in Israel, r...
7 Aug 2024
For Heaven's Sake headphones Israel at War – War by Retaliation 7 Aug 2024
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the recent assassinations of major enemy figures by Israel amidst ongoing retaliatory warfare, questioning the...
7 Aug 2024
Chabad.org You Are Never Alone 5 Aug 2024
The video shares a poignant message from the Rebbe to a widow, reminding her that despite feelings of loneliness, she is never truly alone as God is always w...
5 Aug 2024
Mishpacha Holy Wildfire  5 Aug 2024
Rabbi Meir B. Kahane interprets the teachings of the Piaseczner Rebbe from the Warsaw Ghetto in his new book "A Fire in the Darkness," focusing on the questi...
5 Aug 2024
Jewschool A Book Bound at Both Ends: The Enigmatic Life and Death of Dovid Din 1 Aug 2024
Dovid Din, an enigmatic figure in postwar American kabbalism, died mysteriously in 1987 after teaching Lurianic Kabbalah and Hasidism to a small group of dis...
1 Aug 2024
Sapir The False Binary of Theism vs. Atheism 1 Aug 2024
The text discusses the limitations of the traditional binary classification of theist vs. atheist when it comes to beliefs about God, particularly within Jud...
1 Aug 2024
Sapir Haredi Faith: Theology and the Draft Controversy 1 Aug 2024
The text explores the theological perspective within Israeli Haredi society, focusing on the belief that human efforts have no direct impact on outcomes, whi...
1 Aug 2024
Sapir My Liberal Faith 1 Aug 2024
The writer reflects on their journey into a liberal faith shaped by a seminar on the Book of Genesis, which led them to embrace Judaism's insights on justice...
1 Aug 2024
Sapir The God Who Dwells in Doubt 1 Aug 2024
The author shares a deeply personal journey of faith and doubt, reflecting on moments of awe and skepticism towards God. Growing up as a skeptic influenced b...
1 Aug 2024
Tablet Terrence Malick From Hell 1 Aug 2024
Harmony Korine's latest film "Aggro Dr1ft" is highlighted for its mesmerizing and experimental color scheme, drawing parallels to various cinematic influence...
1 Aug 2024
Sapir Why Is a Jewish Atheist Different from All Other Atheists? 1 Aug 2024
The article explores the unique identity of Jewish atheists by posing four questions that distinguish them from other atheists. It delves into historical fig...
1 Aug 2024
18forty headphones Eli Rubin: Is the Rebbe the Messiah? [Mysticism II 4/4] 30 Jul 2024
Eli Rubin discusses the concept of the Rebbe as the Messiah in the context of Chabad Hasidism on the 18Forty Podcast. He delves into the essence of Hasidism,...
30 Jul 2024
Forward A rabbi shares what he’s learned speaking with people in their final moments of life 28 Jul 2024
Rabbi Daniel Cohen reflects on his experiences at the bedside of individuals in their final moments of life, drawing from personal memories and professional ...
28 Jul 2024
Forward A rabbi shares what he’s learned speaking with people in their final moments of life 28 Jul 2024
Rabbi Daniel Cohen reflects on his experiences at the deathbeds of individuals, highlighting the impact of family presence during these final moments. He emp...
28 Jul 2024
Jewdicious The Spirituality That's Real To Me 25 Jul 2024
Allison Fishman Task, a life coach, discusses spirituality and its distinction from religion in her work. She explains that spirituality is about a personal ...
25 Jul 2024
18forty headphones Yosef Bronstein: Only for Chabad? Modern Orthodoxy and the Rebbe [Mysticism II 3/4] 23 Jul 2024
Yosef Bronstein explores the rich philosophical contributions of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, focusing on Chabad's approach to mysticism and its relevance to moder...
23 Jul 2024
Jewschool Ask What the Text Wonders: A review of _Why Rain Comes from Above: Explorations in Religious Imagination_, by Devora Steinmetz 22 Jul 2024
In "Why Rain Comes from Above: Explorations in Religious Imagination" by Devora Steinmetz, the author intertwines Biblical and Rabbinic texts to nurture read...
22 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle The modern messianic Zionism that keeps alive our hope 21 Jul 2024
The text discusses the concept of messianic Zionism, highlighting its importance and positive impact. It emphasizes that despite current demonization of Zion...
21 Jul 2024
Living Lchaim Jerusalem Rabbi Shares Answers to World’s Most Interesting Questions (Feat. R’ Yitzchak Breitowitz) 21 Jul 2024
Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz answers intriguing questions on various topics in a YouTube video.
21 Jul 2024
Mishpacha The World of Emes 16 Jul 2024
In a world dominated by falsehood, Shabbos provides a glimpse of unadulterated truth, offering a respite from the pervasive deceit. The current era, characte...
16 Jul 2024
Jewish Review of Books Romancing the Exile 15 Jul 2024
Shaul Magid, a prominent scholar of Hasidism and Jewish thought, shares his personal journey from a secular Long Island upbringing to embracing religious Zio...
15 Jul 2024
Jewish Review of Books A Tour Guide for the Perplexed 15 Jul 2024
Noah Feldman's "A Tour Guide for the Perplexed" delves into the historical emergence of Hebrew literature in the nineteenth century designed to guide moderni...
15 Jul 2024
TEXTing headphones Another Way 15 Jul 2024
Elana and Yonah Hain explore the challenges of expressing regret and making amends through a reading of Shemot Rabbah, focusing on the episode of Moses nulli...
15 Jul 2024
Jewdicious Does God Have a Sense of Humor? 12 Jul 2024
The text explores the concept of whether God has a sense of humor, drawing on the idea that everything in the physical world reflects a higher spiritual real...
12 Jul 2024
18forty His Ladder Will Take You to the Zohar 10 Jul 2024
Rav Yehuda Leib HaLevi Ashlag, also known as Baal HaSulam, was a key figure in popularizing Kabbalah and the Zohar in the 20th century. Born in Poland, he mo...
10 Jul 2024
Lehrhaus The End of Contradiction: Resolving the Mysteries of The Guide to the Perplexed 9 Jul 2024
"The Guide to the Perplexed" by Moses Maimonides has long been shrouded in mystery and controversy within Jewish circles. Lenn E. Goodman's recent works, a n...
9 Jul 2024
18forty headphones Rabbi YY Jacobson: How Did the Rebbe Revolutionize Judaism? [Mysticism II 1/4] 9 Jul 2024
Renowned Chabad speaker Rabbi YY Jacobson delves into the transformative impact of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, exploring the intersection of Chassidus and Kabbala...
9 Jul 2024
Jewdicious The Truth Crisis: What WE Can Do 5 Jul 2024
Rabbi Mari Chernow reflects on the power of words in Jewish tradition and the current truth crisis affecting society, as discussed in the book "These Truths ...
5 Jul 2024
18forty Does Revelation Satisfy the ‘Why Be Jewish’ Question? 3 Jul 2024
The essay discusses the fundamental question of "why be Jewish" in contemporary discourse, focusing on the shift towards emphasizing the act of "doing Jewish...
3 Jul 2024
Jewish Lives headphones MOSES MENDELSSOHN 2 Jul 2024
Moses Mendelssohn, known as the 'German Socrates,' was a pivotal figure in the Jewish Enlightenment, advocating for religious tolerance and intellectual inde...
2 Jul 2024
18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers headphones Yakov Nagen: 'Jewish Messianism is a vision for all of humanity' 1 Jul 2024
Rabbi Yakov Nagen discusses the potential for Jewish and Muslim fraternity to be the major breakthrough of the 21st century, emphasizing a universalist appro...
1 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy ‘Independence Day’ revisited: A Jewish reflection on modern challenges 1 Jul 2024
In a reflection on the movie Independence Day, Mark Charendoff draws parallels to the challenges faced by modern Jewish communities, highlighting the need to...
1 Jul 2024
TEXTing headphones Keeping Memory Alive 1 Jul 2024
Elana Stein Hain and Leora Batnitzky explore the profound fear of forgetting through a passage from Sifrei Devarim and discuss memory's essential role in pre...
1 Jul 2024
The Habura headphones The Edge of Reason - Rabbi Joseph Dweck 1 Jul 2024
Rabbi Joseph Dweck discusses the limitations of reason and the significance of inductive reasoning in understanding metaphysical concepts such as consciousne...
1 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Shelach Lecha 27 Jun 2024
The weekly Torah portion of Shelach Lecha discusses the spies' report on the land of Israel, emphasizing how our outlook shapes our perceptions of reality. J...
27 Jun 2024
Torah 101 headphones #88: Unresolved Mysteries of Resurrection 24 Jun 2024
Completing the exploration of Rambam's 13 principles of faith, the discussion here centers on the mysteries of resurrection, touching on unresolved questions...
24 Jun 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 6/22/24 – Shiur 471 – Electricity on Shabbos - Are you really keeping Shabbos? | Is there a difference between a Ben Torah and an Orthodox Jew? 21 Jun 2024
This engaging episode examines the complex halachic issues surrounding the use of electricity on Shabbat, including electronic water meters and security syst...
21 Jun 2024
Jewdicious Holy Moses, Louisiana! 21 Jun 2024
Louisiana recently passed a bill requiring public classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, sparking concerns about the separation of religion and state. T...
21 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle Parashah of the week: Beha’alotecha 20 Jun 2024
The Behaalotecha parashah delves into the challenges faced by the Israelites in the desert, highlighting their complaints and false nostalgia despite escapin...
20 Jun 2024
Jewish Action Tzenius: The Key to an Inner Life 20 Jun 2024
Tzenius, often translated as modesty, holds a deeper meaning revolving around an inner focus on spirituality and self-worth. It directs individuals to look b...
20 Jun 2024
Jewish Action Rays of Wisdom: Torah insights that light up our understanding of the world 20 Jun 2024
Rabbi Mattisyahu Rosenblum's book "Rays of Wisdom: Torah insights that light up our understanding of the world" delves into the legacy of Rabbi Moshe Shapira...
20 Jun 2024
Jewish Action Giving: The Essential Teaching of the Kabbalah 20 Jun 2024
In "Giving: The Essential Teaching of the Kabbalah," Rabbi Yehuda Lev Ashlag's insights are presented by Rabbi Avraham Mordechai Gottlieb, focusing on Kabbal...
20 Jun 2024
MomentMag Jewish Identity in a Post October 7 World with Sarah Hurwitz and Amy E. Schwartz 19 Jun 2024
Sarah Hurwitz and Amy E. Schwartz engage in a candid discussion about the evolving Jewish identity post-October 7, exploring how some individuals are discree...
19 Jun 2024
TEXTing headphones Between a Rock and a Hard Place 18 Jun 2024
Elana Stein Hain and Yonah Hain discuss the complexities faced by Jews amid rising antisemitism from both political spectrums. Through a Talmudic lens, they ...
18 Jun 2024
18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers headphones Coming Soon: 18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers 18 Jun 2024
"18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers" is a forthcoming podcast in which prominent Israeli voices tackle pressing issues such as Zionism, the Israel-Hamas confl...
18 Jun 2024