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Legislation to make Daylight Saving Time permanent has stalled in the U.S. House of Representatives, much to the relief of Orthodox Jews who were concerned a...

In this podcast discussion of an article from The Federalist, it is suggested that the New Right should avoid identifying as conservative due to conflicting ...

Rabbanit Rachael Turkienicz, winner of the Great Canadian Sermon Slam, discusses Jewish education, the struggle of women in religious scholarship, and leads ...

This episode discusses Spinoza's pioneering call for religious tolerance and the subsequent evolution towards the separation of Church and State. It explores...

The podcast episode titled "Putting the 'bet' in Aleph-Bet" explores the topic of sports gambling from a Jewish perspective, particularly focusing on what th...

This text discusses Spinoza's philosophy of determinism and its contrast with the Torah's view, emphasizing the importance of free will in areas such as mora...

This episode of Unorthodox features an engaging mix of Jewish and cultural stories, including insights from Michael Aloni on his new film 'Plan A' and Mordec...

This episode explores how technology, such as QR codes on tombstones, is transforming Jewish funeral traditions, as well as the growing trend of green burial...

Manischewitz wine, a staple during Jewish holidays, is made in a unique process known as Kosher Crush where all the wine for the year is produced in a single...

This episode of Unorthodox explores the theme of repentance and atonement through various lenses, including the thoughtful act of apology and intriguing refe...

The podcast discusses the recent setbacks faced by former President Trump and questions whether the media's continued focus on him is overshadowing a potenti...

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 ...

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...

In this episode, Marsha Lederman discusses her transition into opinion writing with a focus on Jewish issues, highlighted by her experiences with intergenera...

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to intervene in a case involving Yeshiva University (YU) and its refusal to recognize an LGBTQ student club, advising the...

This episode discusses the significant policy change by the RCMP to allow Jewish officers to wear kippot while on duty, a move driven by advocacy from B'nai ...

Nicola Mendelsohn, Meta's vice president of global sales, is a prominent figure in the British Jewish community known for her innovative vision of the metave...

In a recent podcast episode, the hosts discuss a leaked highly sensitive document discovered during a search at Mar-a-Lago, criticizing The Washington Post's...

This episode features Alexandre Matte, a professional storyteller rooted in both Jewish and Francophone traditions, who recently placed second in the Toastma...

This episode discusses Spinoza's legacy of creating a secular world and his key conceptual ideas that contributed to this shift. It explores the relevance of...

In a discussion with Eli Lake, topics covered include Trump, FBI searches, attorneys general, issues with classification, and the media's handling of positiv...

This episode delves into the concept of Avoda Zara, questioning its definition as idol worship and exploring whether there was any logic or merely superstiti...

Eitan Steinfeld, a 14-year-old from Toronto, developed the WatchSiddur app for Apple Watch users to access daily Jewish prayers conveniently. Despite limited...

This episode discusses Spinoza's claims about Ibn Ezra and their differing attitudes towards Chazal. The focus is on Ibn Ezra's demonstration of the existenc...

After experiencing loss and confronting the traditional Jewish mourning practice of saying Kaddish for a deceased family member, the author reflects on her j...

Hannah Lebovits's reflective piece on volunteering for a Chevra Kadisha underscores the sacred nature of Jewish burial practices and their contrast to the in...

This episode of Unorthodox features conversations with Mike Pesca, who discusses his podcasting career and the importance of engaging with differing opinions...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron engage in a discussion covering Yair Lapid becoming Israel's 14th Prime Minister, the trending topic ...

In this episode, the discussion revolves around how to respond to heresy, exploring traditional approaches to this issue. The question of appropriate respons...

Legal scholar Adam White analyzes the Supreme Court's ruling in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency and its significant impact on the administra...

The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade has revealed a stark divide within the Orthodox Jewish community regarding abortion. Tradition...

Rep. Jerrold Nadler, a senior Jewish member of Congress and chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, is leveraging his Jewish identity in his reelection ca...

Legal scholar Adam White discusses the significance of the Dobbs abortion decision and emphasizes the importance of considering the concurring opinions of Ju...

In response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, various American Jewish groups are mobilizing for activism. The National Council of...

The Supreme Court has recently overturned the precedents set in Roe v. Wade and Casey v. Planned Parenthood, leaving the issue of abortion to be decided at t...

In this discussion, the focus is on Spinoza's Jewish identity and his denial of being Jewish. The episode explores Spinoza's reaction to the Shabtai Tzvi sto...

The podcast episode discusses recent kosher controversies, such as non-Orthodox certification, disruptive behaviors at kosher establishments, and scandals in...

The Jewish community has progressed from acknowledging queer Jews to actively working towards their inclusion in Jewish law and practice. The Queer Jewish In...

This episode explores the perspective of Torah on abortion and its relevance to the ongoing American debate on the topic, including questioning if the Torah ...

This episode of Unorthodox explores personal stories of conversion to Judaism, highlighting the emotional and spiritual journeys of those who choose to join ...

NBA superstar LeBron James made a notable appearance at a Jewish wedding in New York City, attended by the Schottenstein family, where he held hands with Rab...

This episode delves into the troubling issue of underreported sexual abuse in Orthodox Jewish communities, exploring the systemic barriers that prevent victi...

The podcast delves into the shift in electoral behavior before upcoming primaries, questioning why individuals lean towards extreme theories about America ra...

This episode discusses Rachel Cohen Yeshurun's advocacy for women's rights to pray at the Western Wall with Women of the Wall amidst ongoing opposition from ...

Lorie Wolf shares her harrowing journey as a sexual assault survivor, criticizing the Orthodox Jewish community for mishandling her case. The episode emphasi...

Henry Morgentaler, a Holocaust survivor and prominent figure in Canada's pro-choice movement, fought for safe abortions in a once-restrictive system, endurin...

Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, the new dean of the Jewish Theological Seminary, emphasizes that abortion is permissible under Jewish law, especially to protect the moth...

Matthew Continetti discusses the significant leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade on a podcast, addressing the immediate political i...

In this episode, Kylie Unell explores the spiritual concept of chesed (loving-kindness) during the first week of counting the Omer. Through personal reflecti...

In this episode, Rabbi Avraham Plotkin discusses his book on bereavement and addressing death, "Seven Conversations with Jerry," which he wrote while process...