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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 Forward has shifted from its traditional annual "Forward 50" list to a more concise "Forward Shortlist," spotlighting seven American Jews who captured at...

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 ...

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...