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Dianne Saxe, a Jewish environmental lawyer and former Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, is running for the Green Party in the University-Rosedale riding...

Legal expert Adam White discusses a Florida judge's decision to end the Biden administration's mask mandate on a podcast, questioning the reasoning behind th...

In this episode, Sara Davis recounts her journey of rediscovering her Jewish roots, which included ordering Jewish ritual items from Israel that were detaine...

In this interview, philosopher Martha C. Nussbaum discusses her perspectives on Reform Judaism, emphasizing its evolution towards inclusivity, particularly i...

This episode delves into various Passover traditions, shedding light on their historical and spiritual significance. The hosts and their guests discuss pract...

In this episode, the discussion focuses on the wide-reaching impact of Rav Chaim Kanievsky within Israeli Jewry, examining what made him special and why his ...

The article explores the ethical implications of social media through the lens of Jewish values, particularly focusing on the Talmudic concept of "geneivat d...

Orthodox Jewish advocacy groups are pushing back against a bill passed by the Senate to make daylight saving time (DST) permanent, citing concerns about its ...

This episode explores the enduring impact of Spinoza's philosophy on the Western world, highlighting the differences in how Judaism and Christianity approach...

The U.S. Senate's recent unanimous approval of a bill to make daylight saving time permanent is set to impact the religious practices of observant Jews signi...

This episode discusses the Russian-Ukrainian crisis, exploring why it is surprising and its historical context. It also delves into the lessons that can be l...

This episode delves into the evidence presented to the Beis Din regarding Spinoza and questions whether the attributed statements were made casually. It also...

Matthew Continetti recently joined a podcast to analyze the Russian war on Ukraine and its implications for American politics and the Right. The discussion d...

This episode delves into the Cherem placed on Baruch Spinoza by the Amsterdam Jewish community, exploring the halachic definition of a Cherem, the role of sh...

The article chronicles the events surrounding Isaac Mayer Wise, the first rabbi to meet an American president, during his visit to President Zachary Taylor i...

This discussion delves into humanity's pursuit of perfection and its manifestation in the world, exploring the origins and implications of this innate drive....

Ben Train and Jonah Babins, founders of the Toronto Magic Company, pivoted their careers during the pandemic by taking their magic shows online, achieving si...

OU Kosher has introduced the Shabbos Keeper for ovens, a device developed in collaboration with GE Appliances and ZMAN Technologies, which makes certain mode...

When Justice Stephen Breyer was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1994, a celebration was held by the International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists...

In the latest episode of Unorthodox, the hosts engage in a lively discussion on antisemitism, the Jewish experience in America, and the politics surrounding ...

This article discusses the challenges faced by the Democratic Party in passing progressive reform in the Senate, highlighting a lack of clear strategy. It al...

Canadian rabbis have expressed strong opposition to the United Church of Canada's new Mideast policy, which they believe unfairly targets Israel. The proposa...

The protracted legal battle over a Nazi-looted painting by Camille Pissarro, valued at over $30 million, takes a pivotal turn as it reaches the United States...

Rachel B. Gross discusses her book 'Beyond the Synagogue', exploring how nostalgia for mid-20th century Jewish traditions has become a form of religious prac...

Rabbi Arnold Noteh Glogauer, a Chabad rabbi and Canadian military chaplain, discusses his experiences as the first Jewish chaplain on a Royal Canadian Navy s...

In this episode, the discussion revolves around the classification of suicide according to Jewish law, questioning its permissibility in certain circumstance...

The episode discusses Uriel de Costa's tragic end, focusing on his attempt to rejoin the Jewish community after writing books against Judaism and religion. T...

In this episode, the focus is on Uriel de Costa's controversial books in Hamburg challenging Rabbinic authority and the immortality of the soul, and the comm...

The video highlights the impact of Shmitah on Israeli farmers and encourages people to donate or support them in fulfilling this mitzvah.

In this episode, Dr. Barry Pakes, the new medical officer of health for Ontario's York Region, discusses the challenges and strategies in addressing COVID-19...

The announcement that the multi-trillion dollar Build Back Better plan has been shelved for 2021, with doubts about its revival in the upcoming election year...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss a cream cheese shortage and its surprising causes, followed by discussions with Dorothy Kalins on her cookbo...

The author, David Zvi Kalman, designed a cigarette box to look like a small prayer book, which he calls a "cigarette siddur," raising questions about the int...

Constitutional law scholar Adam White discusses the abortion rights case before the Supreme Court, Dobbs v. Jackson Womens Health Organization, questioning w...

In this episode, R' Moshe Weinberger's recent remarks about the Yeshiva curriculum and its effectiveness are discussed. The focus is on why Yeshivas chose th...

This episode focuses on Rabbi Shaul Mortera, one of the first Rabbis of Amsterdam, exploring the process of selecting a Rabbi for the community and the impor...

This intricate exploration of the cultural, historical, and social significance of pork in Israel tracks the journey of the pig from its taboo roots in ancie...

The podcast discusses public reactions to the Rittenhouse verdicts, efforts to promote the Biden social-spending bill, and the tragic events in Waukesha. Add...

This episode of Bonjour Chai explores the contentious issue of Jewish circumcision, featuring insights from Eliyahu Ungar-Sargon of the organization Bruchim,...

Tamar Freeman, a retired Jewish Canadian Army paramedic, shares her experiences from a 2006 military deployment to Afghanistan, highlighting the challenges s...

This episode features comedian Alex Edelman discussing his one-man show about infiltrating a white supremacist meeting, and explores how his Orthodox Jewish ...

This episode features Doris Grinspun, head of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, discussing the distressing state of healthcare due to COVID-19, ...

In a podcast episode, the creators reflect on their accurate prediction of Joe Biden and the Democrats' struggle on Capitol Hill, which they characterize as ...

This episode of Bonjour Chai delves into the complex issue of organ donation within the Jewish Canadian community, exploring the misconceptions and challenge...

As fewer Americans choose traditional burial methods, including some Jews, alternative forms of final disposition like cremation and human body composting ar...

Spinoza, a philosopher, had a background connected to Marrano crypto-Jews, and this text delves into the historical context of Marranos. The discussion cover...

A federal appeals court has ruled that Jewish inmates in Michigan must receive cheesecake for Shavuot if requested, as part of fulfilling their kosher dietar...

The episode chronicles the story of Osnat Barzani, a Kurdish-Jewish scholar who is believed to be the world's first female rabbi, while connecting her legacy...

In this episode of Bonjour Chai, the focus is on rabbinic burnout, particularly during the pandemic, as discussed with psychologist Esther Altmann. The conve...

In this episode, Ellin Bessner interviews 14-year-old Eitan Steinfeld, the creator of WatchSiddur, an app designed to help users recite daily Jewish prayers ...