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The podcast discusses the recent Texas initiative to prohibit private businesses from mandating COVID-19 vaccines for employees, highlighting the broader pol...

In this episode, Evan Gottesman and Danny Seidemann discuss the intricate and sensitive status quo on Jerusalem's Temple Mount, focusing on its implications ...

This podcast discusses various differences between Chassidus and Hisnagdus, such as their perspectives on Emuna, Bitachon, fulfillment of mitzvos, the role o...

This episode of Unorthodox features discussions with E. Lockhart, creator of DC Comics' new Jewish superhero, and Jonathan Lipnicki, who shares his efforts t...

In a recent podcast episode, the discussion revolves around the Biden administration's immediate assumption that horseback Border patrol officers were wrong ...

In this episode, Rabba Rachel Kohl Finegold discusses the challenges and considerations for Canadian synagogues in bringing children back to synagogue servic...

Yehudah Mirsky explores the work of Menachem Ha-Meiri, a 13th-century Provençal Talmudist, and his notable treatise, Hibur Ha-Teshuvah, which addresses repen...

Israeli-American venture capitalist Michael Eisenberg explores 21st-century business principles through the lens of the Torah, specifically the Book of Genes...

This podcast episode reflects on the lessons to be learned from the COVID-19 crisis, drawing parallels with Tanachic rules for understanding significant even...

In this episode of "Unorthodox," hosts explore concepts of apology, forgiveness, and repentance through the perspectives of various guests, including legal s...

This episode explores the unique path of 11 adults who converted to Judaism in Kelowna, BC, highlighting their virtual learning experience and immersion in L...

In a recent podcast episode, the focus is on the Supreme Court's decision not to block Texas's strict abortion law, raising questions about the emergence of ...

This episode discusses practical differences between Chassidim and Misnagdim, focusing on how these differences impact the relationship between Torah and Tef...

This article recounts a halakhic dispute between Rabban Gamliel and R. Joshua that evolves into a profound narrative of power, conflict, and eventual reconci...

In this discussion, the focus is on understanding the Vilna Gaon's opposition to the Besht, particularly in relation to their approaches to Haalas Nitzotzim....

In episode 52, the discussion focuses on the Vilna Gaon's interpretation of Tzimtzum. The episode explores whether the Vilna Gaon disagreed with those who in...

Beth Israel Synagogue in Washington, Pennsylvania, is grappling with sustainability challenges, having placed its building on the market and deciding not to ...

This episode delves into the concept of Tzimtzum from a Chassidic perspective, particularly focusing on the stance taken within Chassidus regarding a disagre...

In a recent podcast episode, the discussion focuses on the reaction of some Democratic legislators to President Joe Biden's actions that were deemed as usurp...

This episode delves into the Gaon's criticism of Chassidim regarding Kibud Av and explores key concepts surrounding Tzimtzum. The disagreement between R' Ema...

The article discusses the concept of a "new inflation" with Mohamed El-Erian, exploring the potential factors contributing to rising inflation and its implic...

In this episode of "Not That Kind of Rabbi," Rev. Drew Jacques joins Ralph for a discussion on topics like the future of the Church, addressing past wrongs, ...

The discovery of 29 new homilies on Psalms by Origen in a 12th-century manuscript in 2012 sheds light on the significance of the book of Psalms for early Chr...

This episode delves into the Vilna Gaon's criticism of Beshtian Chassidus, focusing on accusations of revealing explanations in Torah against Halacha and pos...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore Jewish pregnancy-related traditions, superstitions, and medical considerations with the help of various expe...

The podcast discussed the success of the American people in vaccination efforts and questioned why this achievement is being portrayed negatively. It also ce...

In this episode, Ellin Bessner discusses the recent resumption of El Al flights on the Toronto-Tel Aviv route after a hiatus due to the pandemic. Dinah Kutne...

In this episode, the focus is on the significant letter written by the Vilna Gaon in 1796, where he explains his objections to the ideas of the Besht (founde...

Amichai Cohen, a Law Professor at Ono Academic College and Senior Fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, explores the impact of Israel's Constitutional Re...

In this episode, Charles Bronfman reflects on his 90th birthday and discusses his philanthropic work, particularly his concerns about the growing rift betwee...

This episode delves into the early life of the Ramchal, focusing on his youth and his first Rebbe, R' Yitzchak Chaim Kantorini. It discusses the context of t...

This episode of The CJN Daily explores the unusual trend of Canadian rabbis departing from their posts amid pandemic challenges, likening the process to dati...

In a recent podcast episode, the hosts address a listener's concern about the host's stance on vaccination. The listener feels that one of the hosts is too c...

Natan Sharansky and Gil Troy analyze a growing trend among American Jews who reject Zionism and Israel, highlighting the historical phenomenon of 'un-Jews,' ...

In this discussion, the focus is on the controversy surrounding R' Moshe Chagiz challenging the Ramchal, leading to the Ramchal ceasing his public teachings ...

Eric Lander, the new Cabinet-level science advisor for the White House, made history by taking his oath of office on a 1492 edition of Pirkei Avot, pointing ...

This episode discusses the search for the lost Ten Tribes and the possibility of them being in Western India, exploring the evidence and historical interest ...

This episode discusses the tragic death of R' Imanuel Chai Ricco and why he was considered to have died for Kiddush Hashem. It explores the fate of the Ten T...

A woman facing surgery to remove her ovaries due to health concerns grapples with the question of which blessing to say in this challenging moment. She consi...

In this text excerpt from the book "Time and Difference in Rabbinic Judaism," the author explores the concept of God's daily schedule post-creation according...

This episode of Unorthodox is dedicated to personal stories of Jewish conversion from diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Through interviews with individua...

The episode delves into the significant influence of R Emanuel Chai Ricco's book, Mishnas Chassidim, on Kabbalistic learning in the 1700s, particularly in co...

The episode discusses the golden era of Italian Mekubalim in the 18th century, focusing on the lesser-known figure R' Emanuel Chai Rico. It highlights his si...

This episode of Bonjour Chai delves into the successful efforts of two Jewish students at Concordia University to obtain an apology from their student union ...

This episode discusses Rabbi Levi Yitzchok's earlier rabbinical positions in Ritiswall, Lobertov, and Pinsk, focusing on the opposition he faced in these cit...

The article discusses the ethical stance of taking absolute responsibility for the reality of suffering, instead of relying on a hypothetical perfect world. ...

This episode of Unorthodox delves into discussions about cultural identity with actress Emmanuelle Chriqui's Moroccan Jewish roots, the significance of inter...

In this episode, it is discussed whether Rabbi Pinchas Horowitz was truly a student of the Maggid of Mezritch, examining attempts to suggest otherwise and wa...

In this episode of 'Unorthodox,' host Mark Oppenheimer dives into the parallels between Mormonism and Judaism during an insightful conversation with McKay Co...

In this podcast episode, the focus is on the theme of disconnection in human culture, particularly the cutting off from historical roots that has occurred ov...