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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 ...

Jamaica Kincaid, a Black Jewish author originally from Antigua, is a prominent contender for the Nobel Prize in Literature, with the announcement imminent. K...

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...

After their mother's unexpected passing and cremation, the author grapples with conflicting emotions stemming from their divergent spiritual paths. While the...

The discussion revolves around the inclusion of transgender and nonbinary individuals in Jewish death and burial practices, particularly focusing on the ritu...

Eli Lake discusses how recently released 2016 transcripts corroborate his article about the Justice Department's mistreatment of Michael Flynn. He also delve...

The Commentary podcast delves into the conflicting philosophies underlying recent protests in the U.S., examining how the pursuit of equality clashes with ce...

In a recent episode of the COMMENTARY podcast, pundits analyze polls showing a challenging outlook for Donald Trump and Senate Republicans. They also discuss...

Eli Lake, a Bloomberg View columnist, discusses his article in COMMENTARY on the case of Michael Flynn, Trump's former national security advisor, who was all...

The COMMENTARY podcast explores the phenomenon of lockdown as a coping strategy during the pandemic due to a lack of clear guidance from public officials. Th...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss the impact of technology on modern music consumption with author Nick Hornby, and explore personal stories o...

Jewish name changes reflect pivotal identity shifts, as evidenced in the Torah with figures like Avraham and Yisrael. This tradition resonates deeply with tr...

The text mentions Bob Rae, highlighting his Jewish background and questioning the interplay of politics and spirituality in his life. It ponders the unexpect...

The author reflects on missing the opportunity to say Kaddish for their father's yahrzeit due to the closure of their synagogue during the COVID-19 pandemic....

Daniel is a gay man who is also a priest. The article explores the topics of whether his calling to priesthood or his coming out as gay happened first, and a...

The text discusses the potential strategies of Michael Bloomberg and Hillary Clinton to prevent Bernie Sanders from obtaining the Democratic nomination by fo...

In a podcast episode featuring Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, several topics were discussed, including the issue of intolerance ...

This episode introduces 'Take One,' a new weekday podcast delving into the Daf Yomi cycle of reading the Talmud, addressing Tractate Berakhot, page 2. The di...

Mikhl Yashinsky is a versatile and passionate figure in the revival and promotion of Yiddish culture. As an accomplished actor, director, and educator, he ha...

In "A Modern Orthodox Hedgehog for a Postmodern World: Part 1" by Gil S. Perl, the concept of a Hedgehog - a core, passionate belief that drives success - is...

Rabbi Sigalit Ur, a research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, delves into her analysis of numerous interactions between Jews and Gentiles found in Rab...

Rabbi Sigalit Ur examines numerous conversations between Jews and Gentiles in Rabbinic texts, exploring the definition of who is considered a Gentile. Her re...