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David Bashevkin & Malka Simkovich: Can Judaism Survive the AI Revolution? (Fifth Year Anniversary)
17 Jun 2025
David Bashevkin and Malka Simkovich delve into the implications of AI on Judaism's future, examining both challenges and opportunities. The discussion emphas...
17 Jun 2025
Jewish Action
Test Your Kosher Travel IQ
17 Jun 2025
Rabbi Donneal Epstein presents a thoughtful quiz focusing on halachic considerations for kosher observance while traveling. The questions cover a range of sc...
17 Jun 2025
Jewish Action
How Decisions Are Made: A Jewish Perspective on Authority vs. Influence
17 Jun 2025
Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph explores the dynamics between authority and influence in leadership, emphasizing influence's vital role over authority in effective dec...
17 Jun 2025
Future of Jewish
The Ancient Jewish Roots of Israel’s Military Doctrine
16 Jun 2025
Israel's contemporary military doctrine, deeply rooted in Jewish teachings and historical necessity, centers around preemptive self-defense. This ideology st...
16 Jun 2025
The Habura
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Yehuda Halevy: Pillar of Andalus - Jackson Gardner (TALMID TAKEOVER)
16 Jun 2025
Jackson Gardner delves into the life and philosophy of Yehuda Halevi, emphasizing that his work, notably the 'Kuzari', is not anti-science but rather critiqu...
16 Jun 2025
Torah 101
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#97: Real and Fraudulent Prophecy
16 Jun 2025
The episode delves into Rambam's introduction to Mishnah, focusing on differentiating legitimate prophets from false ones, highlighting four categories of pr...
16 Jun 2025
Lehrhaus
What is the Mishnah?: Discovering Judaism’s Philosophy of Harmony
16 Jun 2025
Dovid Campbell explores the Mishnah as more than just a foundational Jewish legal text, suggesting it embodies a philosophical framework similar to found poe...
16 Jun 2025
Lehrhaus
What is the Mishnah?: Discovering Judaism’s Philosophy of Harmony
16 Jun 2025
Dovid Campbell explores the Mishnah as a work that extends beyond its traditional understanding as a mere legal text. By comparing it to 'found poetry,' Camp...
16 Jun 2025
Unpacked
How Stan Lee’s Jewish past shaped the Marvel characters you love #comics #marvel #storytelling
15 Jun 2025
Stan Lee, the legendary creator behind Marvel's iconic superheroes, was profoundly influenced by his Jewish upbringing and heritage. Growing up in a struggli...
15 Jun 2025
People of the Pod
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What Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ State of the Jewish World Teaches Us Today
12 Jun 2025
Revisiting Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks' 2014 address at the AJC Global Forum, this discussion highlights his timeless insights on Jewish celebration, resilienc...
12 Jun 2025
On the Nose
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The Return of the American Council for Judaism
12 Jun 2025
Mari Cohen and Rabbi Andrue Kahn explore the American Council for Judaism's history and its recent revival, addressing its role in promoting anti-nationalist...
12 Jun 2025
Sonya's Prep
What Family Purity Really Means in Judaism
11 Jun 2025
Family purity in Judaism, known as Taharat Hamishpacha, is a practice deeply rooted in Jewish tradition that emphasizes the sanctity and intimacy within marr...
11 Jun 2025
Rationalist Judaism
The Charedim Officially Secede
11 Jun 2025
Natan Slifkin discusses the public stance taken by leading Charedi figures, who have issued a halachic ruling forbidding religious Jews from enlisting in the...
11 Jun 2025
Sonya's Prep
Wig Makeover You Have to See to Believe 👀✨
11 Jun 2025
In this video, a neglected and unflattering wig is revived by the experts at Prestigio Wigs. Initially too bulky and frizzy, the wig undergoes a remarkable t...
11 Jun 2025
Forward
An important Yiddish learning tool has been added to the Forward website
11 Jun 2025
The Forward has enhanced its Yiddish-language content by introducing a new feature that provides pronunciation guides for Hebrew and Aramaic words in their a...
11 Jun 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
If the Torah had a report card, would our children pass?
11 Jun 2025
Education in Jewish life has traditionally been about shaping character and instilling values from Torah teachings, not just academic success. Today, however...
11 Jun 2025
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Jewish Canadians ‘have another very strong voice in Ottawa’, rookie Tory MPs promise
11 Jun 2025
New Conservative MPs Tamara Kronis and Roman Baber, both with Jewish immigrant backgrounds, are finding their footing in Canada's Parliament. While Baber rep...
11 Jun 2025
Halacha Headlines
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6/14/25 – Shiur 516 – The irreligious and Yayin Nesech Clearing up common misconceptions
11 Jun 2025
The episode delves into the prohibitions surrounding Yayin Nesech (wine handled by non-Jews) and examines the potential implications for non-religious Jews, ...
11 Jun 2025
Kveller
On Day 613 of the Hostages Captivity, Do Something Kind
10 Jun 2025
On the 613th day since October 7, when hostages were taken in Gaza, Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, parents of slain hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, are e...
10 Jun 2025
Mishpacha
In Her Place
10 Jun 2025
The dilemma of how adult children can address perceived spoiling behavior by their parent towards a younger sibling is discussed, emphasizing the Jewish valu...
10 Jun 2025
Moment
Book Review | Everything Matters: A Surprising Take on Spirituality, Ethics and Daily Life
10 Jun 2025
Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz's book "Jewish Ethics: The 10 Greatest Ideas & 10 Leadership Lessons to Actualize Them" challenges traditional boundaries by integrat...
10 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Unity of All the Jewish People
9 Jun 2025
Addressing the elusive unity among Jews, an opinion piece in the Jerusalem Post highlights the temporary cohesiveness experienced post-October 7th. The autho...
9 Jun 2025
Lehrhaus
Aggadah as Midrash Halakhah: Methodologies and Hiddush in the Tanur shel Akhnai Narrative
9 Jun 2025
The article by Dvir and Shalhevet Cahana explores the interplay between Aggadah and Halakhah in Talmudic literature, particularly through the narrative of Ta...
9 Jun 2025
Lehrhaus
Aggadah as Midrash Halakhah: Methodologies and Hiddush in the Tanur shel Akhnai Narrative
9 Jun 2025
Dvir and Shalhevet Cahana examine the narrative of "Tanur shel Akhnai" in the Talmud to explore the relationship between Aggadah and Halakhah. They argue tha...
9 Jun 2025
Torah 101
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#96: Origins of Oral Torah
8 Jun 2025
Rabbi Wolbe delves into the foundational elements of Oral Torah, discussing its unique coexistence with the Written Torah as mandated by divine perfection an...
8 Jun 2025
Future of Jewish
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8 Jun 2025
Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is a publication committed to providing nuanced coverage of Judaism, Israel, and Jewish life. Since October 7th, the...
8 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Big Win for Orthodoxy but Not for DaasTorah
6 Jun 2025
The recent World Zionist Organization (WZO) elections revealed a significant development within the Orthodox Jewish community. Despite Rabbi Aharon Feldman's...
6 Jun 2025
Future of Jewish
The road to Jewish hell is paved with 'Tikkun Olam.'
4 Jun 2025
This guest essay by Sam Hilt critically examines the modern adoption of the term "Tikkun Olam" in Jewish discourse as a simplification of Judaism's philosoph...
4 Jun 2025
JTA
NYC comptroller candidate Mark Levine speaks Hebrew in first campaign ad
4 Jun 2025
Mark Levine, Manhattan Borough President and candidate for New York City comptroller, has launched a multilingual campaign ad that includes Hebrew to connect...
4 Jun 2025
Menschwarmers
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Josh Goldenberg: From Goldman Sachs to golf pro
4 Jun 2025
Finance graduate and professional golfer Josh Goldenberg narrates his journey from working at Goldman Sachs to seizing a rare opportunity to play in the RBC ...
4 Jun 2025
Rationalist Judaism
"Rav Chaim Can't Be Wrong!"
4 Jun 2025
Rav Chaim Kanievsky's stance that charedi yeshiva students should not serve in the IDF is often upheld within the charedi community as an undisputed truth, l...
4 Jun 2025
Mishpacha
Card-Carrying Member
3 Jun 2025
In "Card-Carrying Member," Cindy Scarr explores the intricacies of using an eiruv on Shabbat, a boundary that allows Jews to carry items in public areas. The...
3 Jun 2025
Mishpacha
Finders Keepers
3 Jun 2025
Nathan Raab, president of the Raab Collection, specializes in unearthing and selling historical documents previously forgotten or underappreciated. The artic...
3 Jun 2025
JTA
Jewish entrepreneur Jared Isaacman won’t helm NASA after Trump yanks nomination
3 Jun 2025
Jared Isaacman, a Jewish billionaire and private space traveler, saw his nomination to head NASA rescinded by President Trump, who cited Isaacman's past dona...
3 Jun 2025
Future of Jewish
5 Facts About the Torah They Didn't Teach You in Hebrew School
2 Jun 2025
The article uncovers five lesser-known insights about the Torah, emphasizing its role as a living guide rather than merely a historical document. It highligh...
2 Jun 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
To Be Holy but Human
1 Jun 2025
Rabbi Moshe Taragin's book, "To Be Holy but Human," focuses on Rabbi Yehuda Amital, a figure who straddled the realms of halachic observance and humanistic v...
1 Jun 2025
Rationalist Judaism
To Become a Jew
1 Jun 2025
Natan Slifkin reflects on the profound nature of Jewish conversion, emphasizing that the core of becoming a Jew is not strictly about adherence to religious ...
1 Jun 2025
Living Lchaim
How a Rat Experiment Uncovered a Deep Jewish Truth
1 Jun 2025
Rabbi Yoni Fischer draws a compelling parallel between an experiment with addicted rats and the Jewish experience of healing and connection. In the video, he...
1 Jun 2025
Forward
Why are Christian influencers promoting Jesus mezuzahs?
31 May 2025
A new trend among Christian influencers on TikTok involves the use of a product called "Grace Marks," a Christian reinterpretation of the traditional Jewish ...
31 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Is Seeing - Believing?
30 May 2025
The article reflects on the perceived unity displayed during the Daf Yomi Siyum HaShas, organized by Agudath Israel, noting the participation and celebration...
30 May 2025
Tikvah
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Judge Matthew Solomson on Orthodox Judaism and American Public Service: A conversation with one of the highest-ranking observant Jews in the federal judiciary
30 May 2025
Judge Matthew Solomson discusses the intersection of his Orthodox Jewish faith and public service, highlighting the possibilities for deeply observant Jews t...
30 May 2025
Jewish Insider
‘The challenge attracted me’: Julio Frenk brings the fight against campus antisemitism to UCLA
30 May 2025
Julio Frenk, former president of the University of Miami and current chancellor of UCLA, is taking a strong stand against campus antisemitism. His personal c...
30 May 2025
Unorthodox
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How to Be a Jew …. Who is Starting a Print Magazine, with Alana Newhouse
29 May 2025
Alana Newhouse, editor-in-chief of Tablet, discusses the launch of a new print magazine, arguing that in an era dominated by AI-generated content, there is a...
29 May 2025
Halacha Headlines
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5/31/25 – Shiur 515 – Is A Psychedelic Trip the Derech HaShem?
29 May 2025
The episode addresses the controversial topic of using psychedelic drugs for spiritual enhancement within Jewish communities, evaluating its efficacy and pot...
29 May 2025
The Habura
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Ḥakham Uziel’s Hegyonei Uziel (2 of 2) - Dr. Aryeh Tapper
29 May 2025
Dr. Aryeh Tapper explores Rabbi Ben Zion Uziel's interpretative approach to Kabbalistic literature through the framework set by Rabbeinu Nissim of Gerona (th...
29 May 2025
Mishpacha
Lie of the Land – Chapter 12
28 May 2025
In Chapter 12 of "Lie of the Land" featured in Mishpacha Magazine, the narrative continues to explore the complexities and dynamics of land ownership within ...
28 May 2025
Ami
Going Mainstream
28 May 2025
Seth Barrett Tillman, an Orthodox Jewish legal scholar based in Ireland, has risen to prominence due to his unconventional interpretations of the U.S. Consti...
28 May 2025
Ami
Endless Night // Exploring the Arctic Circle and Its Mysteries
28 May 2025
Binny Binet shares his journey to Svalbard during the polar nights, where the sun doesn't rise for months. This extreme condition presents unique challenges ...
28 May 2025
Lehrhaus
A Mathematical Reevaluation of the Prohibition on Counting Jews
28 May 2025
Mark Glass delves into the halachic and mathematical complexities of the prohibition against directly counting Jews, tracing its roots and interpretations ac...
28 May 2025
New Voices
What’s Next for Jewish Solidarity Organizing with Palestine in the Face of Trump?
27 May 2025
Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), formed in 1996 and now a leading group in the Jewish solidarity movement with Palestine, recently held a National Member Meetin...
27 May 2025