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Culturally Jewish headphones A new comic book spotlights Toronto's Ward—with a supernatural twist 31 Jan 2024
Ari Gross, a machine learning engineer and comic book writer, combines his diverse backgrounds to create a supernatural comic book, 'Wardens,' set in 1920s T...
31 Jan 2024
Jewish Chronicle Inspectors hail Etz Chaim’s ‘exceptional Jewish atmosphere’ 31 Jan 2024
Etz Chaim Primary School in Mill Hill has been praised by inspectors for its excellent Jewish atmosphere and standout features in Jewish studies. The Orthodo...
31 Jan 2024
Kveller This Pink Song Is My New Jewish Anthem 31 Jan 2024
The author describes a moment of joy when her daughter realizes that Pink, her favorite rock star, is Jewish like them. They are listening to Pink's song "I ...
31 Jan 2024
TEXTing headphones Critiquing Power 31 Jan 2024
Elana Stein Hain and Yonah Hain delve into a Talmudic passage in Sanhedrin to explore nuanced perspectives on power, using the biblical story of Korach's reb...
31 Jan 2024
The Habura headphones Rambam vs. Shomer Emunim on the Universe's Inception - Rabbi Shnayor Burton 30 Jan 2024
Rabbi Shnayor Burton discusses the differing views of Rambam (Maimonides) and Shomer Emunim on the inception of the universe. Rambam argues that the universe...
30 Jan 2024
Mishpacha A Tefillah and an Admission 30 Jan 2024
The author recounts a personal interaction with the late Rav Mattisyahu Salomon, a prominent Jewish figure. The author had been asked to speak at an event on...
30 Jan 2024
Mishpacha A Chassidic Label for Rav Leibel 30 Jan 2024
Rav Leibel Eiger, descendant of an esteemed rabbinical family, had a unique life journey. As a young man, he was exposed to chassidus and later made the deci...
30 Jan 2024
Mishpacha Yerushalayim, Your City 30 Jan 2024
This article explores the concept of Yerushalayim (Jerusalem) as a city in ruins, despite its current state of vibrancy and development. The author emphasize...
30 Jan 2024
Mishpacha As Long as I Love     30 Jan 2024
Rabbi Menachem Braun, known for his dedication to at-risk youth and his love for mitzvos, Torah, and fellow Jews, passed away in a tragic boating accident se...
30 Jan 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Charedim That Are Closet Centrists 30 Jan 2024
The author reflects on the concept of being a "closet centrist" within the Charedi community, citing a recent column by Jonathan Rosenblum in Mishpacha magaz...
30 Jan 2024
JTA When Judaism didn’t offer rituals for a stillbirth, a grieving couple created their own 30 Jan 2024
Rabbi Ilan and Sherri Glazer experienced the loss of their baby, Shemaryah, through stillbirth. They were disappointed by the lack of rituals and support wit...
30 Jan 2024
Tel Aviv Review headphones Staying Alive: Mental Health in the Wake of October 7th 29 Jan 2024
Professor Jonathan Huppert discusses the psychological impact and mental health challenges facing Israel in the aftermath of the October 7th attack. He highl...
29 Jan 2024
Forward Conservative movement maintains its ban on officiating at intermarriages but urges its rabbis to engage more with interfaith families 29 Jan 2024
The Conservative movement has issued a report maintaining its ban on officiating interfaith weddings but recommending changes to make the movement more open ...
29 Jan 2024
For Heaven's Sake headphones Israel at War – The Hague: Victory or Defeat? 29 Jan 2024
The International Court of Justice refrained from calling for an immediate ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Gaza but urged Israel to improve huma...
29 Jan 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones International Court of Justice: Who won and who lost? 29 Jan 2024
The episode explores the International Court of Justice's recent ruling concerning Israel and potential genocide charges over its actions in Gaza following t...
29 Jan 2024
Torah 101 headphones #83: The Nature of the Preliminary Resurrection 29 Jan 2024
In this podcast episode, the discussion revolves around the nature of resurrection in Judaism. The episode explores the differences and similarities between ...
29 Jan 2024
Call Me Back headphones UNRWA & Hamas, the perfect affair - with Haviv Rettig Gur 29 Jan 2024
In this episode, host Dan Senor and guest Haviv Rettig Gur delve into the controversial role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refu...
29 Jan 2024
Jewish History Lectures Who were Yaakov and Levi Ibn Habib, Authors of the Ein Yaakov? 28 Jan 2024
The video explores the story of Yaakov and Levi Ibn Habib, father-and-son authors of the Ein Yaakov, a significant work created after the expulsion of Jews f...
28 Jan 2024
Jewish Chronicle Has the war brought Charedim closer to mainstream Israel? 28 Jan 2024
The recent enlistment of some 3,000 Charedi men in non-combat roles in the IDF following a tragic event marks a potential shift in relations between the Stri...
28 Jan 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah Extremism in Pursuit of Holiness 26 Jan 2024
The discussion revolves around the potential negative impact of technology on religious values, particularly in the Orthodox Jewish community. It highlights ...
26 Jan 2024
Moment Poem | Kaddish for the Living 26 Jan 2024
In the poem "Kaddish for the Living," the author explores the experience of facing her mother's dementia with both tenderness and grief. The poem reflects on...
26 Jan 2024
Jewish Chronicle ‘Outstanding’ Eden praised for its outdoor classes 26 Jan 2024
Eden Primary in Muswell Hill has achieved an outstanding rating for its Jewish studies, particularly noted for its innovative outdoor education program which...
26 Jan 2024
18forty 3 Arguments for God’s Existence 26 Jan 2024
In this essay, the author explores three philosophical arguments for the existence of God: the cosmological argument, the teleological argument, and the onto...
26 Jan 2024
Tikvah headphones Yehuda Halper on Maimonides and the Human Condition 26 Jan 2024
In this conversation, Yehuda Halper, an Israeli professor of Jewish philosophy, joins Mosaic editor Jonathan Silver to discuss the medieval rabbinic sage and...
26 Jan 2024
Halacha Headlines headphones 1/27/24 – Shiur 453 –The Shulchan Aruch of war 25 Jan 2024
In this Shiur discussion, various scenarios related to Jewish religious and communal life during times of warfare are addressed. Topics include the abortion ...
25 Jan 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Encore presentation: The Jewish spokesman behind the trucker convoy 24 Jan 2024
Benjamin Dichter discusses his role as the Jewish spokesperson for the 2022 trucker convoy protest in Ottawa, highlighting his decision to reveal his Jewish ...
24 Jan 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Encore presentation: The Jewish spokesman behind the trucker convoy 24 Jan 2024
Benjamin Dichter discusses his role as the spokesperson for the 2022 trucker convoy in Ottawa and the impact of the protest, including the lifting of COVID m...
24 Jan 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah No New Post Today 23 Jan 2024
The author describes their personal outlook on Judaism, which is influenced by their primary Rebbe, Rabbi Aaron Soloveichik, and a search for spiritual truth...
23 Jan 2024
Forward Major Judaica collection amassed by Yemenite Jewish butcher donated to the National Library of Israel 23 Jan 2024
The National Library of Israel has acquired a significant collection of 60,000 Yemenite Jewish manuscripts and text fragments, one of the largest and most co...
23 Jan 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Encore presentarion: Oscar nominations hide the real Canadian Jewish story of ‘Oppenheimer’ 23 Jan 2024
The episode explores the overlooked contributions of Canadian Jewish scientist Louis Slotin in the Manhattan Project, emphasizing his key role despite not be...
23 Jan 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Encore presentarion: Oscar nominations hide the real Canadian Jewish story of ‘Oppenheimer’ 23 Jan 2024
The episode highlights the overlooked story of Louis Slotin, a Jewish Canadian scientist who was part of the Manhattan Project and whose heroism saved lives ...
23 Jan 2024
Jewish Review of Books “The Secret of Our Army’s Endurance” 23 Jan 2024
In a 1964 interview, S.Y. Agnon, a renowned Jewish author, reflected on the significance of a Jewish army defending the State of Israel. Agnon expressed conc...
23 Jan 2024
Jewish Review of Books Origin Stories 23 Jan 2024
Yonatan Adler's book, "The Origins of Judaism: An Archaeological-Historical Reappraisal," challenges the traditional Jewish origin story by arguing that Jews...
23 Jan 2024
Jewish Review of Books Oh Homeland, Don’t You Wonder (Tzion Ha-lo Tishali) 23 Jan 2024
In this poem titled "Oh Homeland, Don't You Wonder (Tzion Ha-lo Tishali)", the speaker expresses deep longing and love for their homeland. They call out to t...
23 Jan 2024
Jewish Review of Books Tamar, Helen, and Love’s Ambition 22 Jan 2024
The article discusses the character of Tamar in the Bible and Thomas Mann's interpretation of her in his book Joseph and His Brothers. Tamar plays a signific...
22 Jan 2024
Rationalist Judaism Charedim are Forcing Yeshiva Students into the IDF 20 Jan 2024
The charedi (ultra-Orthodox) community is currently facing a crisis due to the shortage of manpower in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). As a result, the IDF...
20 Jan 2024
Jewish Chronicle Madeleine Olivia’s Berry crumble cereal bars 19 Jan 2024
These Madeleine Olivias Berry Crumble Cereal Bars are reminiscent of a childhood favorite dessert, apple and blackberry crumble, and are described as addicti...
19 Jan 2024
Tablet Playing Defense 19 Jan 2024
Samuel Leibowitz, a renowned defense attorney in the 1930s, defended clients in high-profile cases and fought against racism and injustice. He started his ca...
19 Jan 2024
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #174 - Zman Tefila & The Vilna Gaon’s Opposition to Chassidus 18 Jan 2024
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the intricacies of the Vilna Gaon's opposition to Chassidus, highlighting the complex interplay between traditional Jewish p...
18 Jan 2024
Forward Have we finally discovered the real reason for Spinoza’s excommunication? 18 Jan 2024
The documentary "Spinoza: Six Reasons for the Excommunication of the Philosopher" explores the motivations behind Baruch Spinoza's excommunication by the Ams...
18 Jan 2024
Promised Podcast headphones The “IDF: Inspiring Despite Failing?” Edition 18 Jan 2024
The episode discusses the IDF's failure to protect Israel during the October 7th Hamas attack and the enduring public trust in the IDF despite its failures. ...
18 Jan 2024
Rationalist Judaism Rav Zevin: "Is This Da'as Torah?" 18 Jan 2024
Rav Shlomo Yosef Zevin, a prominent rabbinic authority, wrote a letter about whether yeshiva students should be drafted into the army. He questions the justi...
18 Jan 2024
JTA Jewish Life Stories: John Lennon’s lawyer, Michael Oren’s mom 17 Jan 2024
Leon Wildes, the immigration attorney famous for his successful battle to prevent the deportation of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, has passed away at the age of ...
17 Jan 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones What’s at stake for Israel after the International Court of Justice genocide hearings? 17 Jan 2024
The episode discusses a significant legal challenge facing Israel at the International Court of Justice, where South Africa has accused Israel of genocide ag...
17 Jan 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones What’s at stake for Israel after the International Court of Justice genocide hearings? 17 Jan 2024
The episode examines the International Court of Justice's hearings against Israel, accused by South Africa of committing genocide in Gaza, featuring insights...
17 Jan 2024
Ami Avi Kamionski // Nathan & Kamionski LLP, Pointed Discovery LLC 17 Jan 2024
Avi Kamionski is a litigation lawyer who represents cities facing litigation, particularly when they are being sued by people released from prison. He co-fou...
17 Jan 2024
Lehrhaus There Are No Lights in War: We Need a Different Religious Language 16 Jan 2024
This article explores the role of religious discourse during wartime and criticizes the tendency to idealize and glorify war within religious communities. Th...
16 Jan 2024
Mishpacha Man of Letters  16 Jan 2024
Avraham Borshevsky, a calligraphy artist and sofer stam in Jerusalem, has seen an increase in demand for sacred scripts since the Simchas Torah war. He speci...
16 Jan 2024
Mishpacha Separate Situation 16 Jan 2024
The article discusses various scenarios related to the laws of borer (selecting and separating) on Shabbat. It provides guidance on avoiding eating specific ...
16 Jan 2024
Rationalist Judaism Killer Whales and Zionism 16 Jan 2024
The author discusses the message of the Biblical Museum of Natural History, which emphasizes how animals are a part of the cultural heritage of different nat...
16 Jan 2024