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The text discusses the significant increase in college tuition costs over the years compared to the rate of inflation, questioning the value students receive...

In this episode, the hosts discuss the challenges of observing Passover during the pandemic, including considerations around virtual seders and whether halac...

In this engaging interview, Michael Sandel discusses his approach to public philosophy and the ongoing tension within his work between notions of meritocracy...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the Maggid of Mezritch's success in attracting students, exploring how he did so and the type of students he drew compared ...

The article explores the trend of giving Jewish-themed names to pets, a practice that resonates with many Jewish pet owners as a reflection of their cultural...

The text discusses President Joe Biden's positioning to claim credit for the pandemic response and economic recovery due to the relief bill and vaccine rollo...

This episode of Bonjour Chai discusses Beth Tzedec's groundbreaking decision to officiate same-sex marriages, and the broader topic of inclusivity within con...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the Holy Letter and its role in sparking a controversy, delves into the soul's ascension and its relation to prophecy, and ...

The text discusses the potential challenge politicians might face in relinquishing the extensive powers they gained during the pandemic, now that the vaccine...

The article discusses concerns about Congressional Democrats potentially overreaching by planning a multi-trillion-dollar infrastructure bill on top of the p...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the historical identification of Achashveirosh and the discrepancy between secular history and the Tanach regarding the dat...

Rabbi Douglas Goldhamer, whose early life was marked by physical challenges and being treated as an outsider, has made a profound impact on the Jewish commun...

Yakir Englander, a former ultra-orthodox individual, is working to connect his traditional upbringing with a more freeing and expansive vision of Judaism. Th...

In Gaon #24, the focus is on the Baal Shem's Holy Letter, exploring why he needed assistance from his Rebbe for a particular experience, his premonition of d...

The episode discusses the Cherem of 1781, exploring its prime cause which might be linked to the printing of the sefarim of R Yaacov Yosef of Polna or the Be...

The podcast discusses the current state of confusion surrounding COVID-19, focusing on the reluctance of officials to be transparent about the pandemic. It h...

In this episode of Gaon, Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the Vilna Gaon's nuanced approach toward the Chassidim in the 1770s, questioning whether his opposi...

In this episode of GAON #21, Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the impact of the 1772 Cheramim in Vilna and Brody on Eastern European Jewry, assessing whether...

In this episode, Unorthodox delves into the struggles artists face today in an era dominated by big tech with William Deresiewicz, author of "The Death of th...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the controversial topic of the Brody Cherem of 1772, discussing claims that it was influenced by the Maskilim movement, exam...

The 1975 film "Hester Street," directed by Joan Micklin Silver, holds significant cultural and historical value as it portrays Jewish immigrants in New York ...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, a Torah scholar and historian, discusses the background of the Brody Cherem in Gaon #19, focusing on the theory that opposition to B...

In the podcast episode "GAON #18 - The Vilna Cherem of 1772," Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the Vilna Cherem of 1772 within its historical context. He ex...

The discussed topics in the latest episode of the COMMENTARY podcast include the new round of stimulus, a more infectious strain of COVID-19 from the U.K., D...

The podcast discusses the communal turmoil in Vilna during the 1760s, focusing on the conflict between Rabbi Shmuel ben Avigdor and the Kahal. It explores th...

James B. Meigs discusses the new space age we are living in, focusing on Elon Musk's SpaceX and their recent rocket launch that was a mix of success and fail...

This episode is an appreciation of Rabbi Aharon Chadash, the Mashgiach of the Mir Yeshiva, presented by Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, a renowned Torah scholar, Ta...

In episode 15 of GAON, Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the Vilna Gaon and his Bais Medrash, focusing on biographical details such as when the Bais Medrash ...

In episode 14 of the podcast "GAON," Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the Vilna Gaon's unrealized ambitious projects, specifically his endeavors to write a ...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein's podcast episode discusses the Vilna Gaon's Torah accomplishments, particularly focusing on his role as a posek and his extensive ed...

In this episode of GAON #11, Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the legacy of the Vilna Gaon, focusing on the image he created in his students' eyes, particul...

In a podcast episode titled "Sleep No More! Election Doth Murder Sleep!" the speakers, clearly affected by the recent election, discuss the outcomes, ongoing...

The podcast discusses a significant economic growth of over 33%, pointing out that the president is unlikely to receive much credit for it. Additionally, it ...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the early life of the Vilna Gaon in episode 10 of the Gaon podcast series. The episode delves into the Gaon's family backgr...

Jean Guerrero's biography "Hatemonger" delves into Stephen Miller's rise from a centrist Jewish family to becoming a key influencer in the Trump administrati...

"Monologues from the Makom" is a collection of essays and poems by observant Jewish women exploring intimate topics like female sexuality within the Orthodox...

In this episode, Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the Ramban's perspective on Hoshgocha Pratit, God's direct involvement in the world, and compares it to ...

The text discusses the chaotic nature of the first presidential debate on a Tuesday night, describing it as an unmanageable and unpleasant spectacle. The "CO...

This podcast episode delves into the theological ideas of the Baal Shem Tov (Besht), particularly focusing on Divine Providence (Hashgacha Pratit) and how it...

Rabbi Adin Even Israel-Steinsaltz, known for his monumental translation of the Babylonian Talmud, passed away, leaving a legacy that reshaped Talmudic schola...

Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, a towering figure in Jewish scholarship, played a pivotal role in reviving Jewish study in the Soviet Union during the late 20th centu...

This episode discusses two main types of opposition to the Besht and Chassidic tradition. The first type is communal, stemming from Chassidus challenging tra...

Rabbi Mendy Chitrik embarked on a 3000-mile journey across Anatolia, Turkey, this summer to inspect nearly 300 kosher factories, which produce various kosher...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the presence of the Baal Shem Tov (Besht) in Mezhibozh, exploring if the Besht faced opposition upon moving there and exami...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, a respected Torah scholar and historian, offers podcasts that delve into various aspects of Jewish history and Torah, covering impor...

The Bintel Brief advice column addresses a sensitive inquiry about a rabbi's attendance at a sex party, questioning the boundaries of personal conduct expect...

Ruth Gavison, a distinguished Israeli jurist and intellectual, was widely celebrated for her contributions to law and public service, her dedication to Israe...

In a discussion on the COMMENTARY podcast, there is a focus on federalism and its potential application to address current lawlessness in American cities. Th...

Rabbi Shmuel Ashkenazi, a prominent scholar and bibliographer in Jerusalem, passed away at the age of 98 due to COVID-19 complications. Throughout his extens...

Rabbi Dr. Louis Jacobs, a prominent figure in 20th-century British Jewry, faced controversy and exclusion in the 1960s due to his theological views, particul...