The Commentary Magazine Podcast
headphones
The Deals Aren't Happening
25 Jan
The episode delves into the complexities of U.S. aid for Ukraine and Israel amidst domestic political challenges, particularly the Republican resistance in C...
25 Jan
Jewish Chronicle
Tami and Maurice Moyal’s Chicken Kefta (Tunisian Meatballs)
25 Jan
Tami Moyal's Chicken Kefta recipe, a Tunisian-inspired dish, reflects her North African heritage and family traditions. Born in Tunisia and later moving to I...
25 Jan
Between The Lines
Still In Trauma, Israelis Transition From ‘Start-Up’ To Rebuilding
25 Jan
The article discusses the transition taking place in Israel from a start-up nation to a nation focused on rebuilding after the recent tragedy. It highlights ...
25 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
Rooted in darkness, reaching for the sun
25 Jan
The author reflects on the significance of Tu B'Shevat, the New Year for the Trees, which often falls during the summer in the Southern Hemisphere. They expl...
25 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
Unleashing the power of philanthropy for climate action
25 Jan
In this article, Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi discusses the importance of Jewish philanthropy in addressing climate change. She emphasizes that Jews have a deep c...
25 Jan
Future of Jewish
Will you support our mission please?
25 Jan
The email is from Joshua Hoffman, who is reaching out on behalf of Future of Jewish, a digital publication with a mission to provide inspiration, education, ...
25 Jan
Jewish History Nerds
headphones
The First Female Rabbi?: Maiden of Ludmir
25 Jan
Hannah Rachel Vermermacher, known as the Maiden of Ludmir, defied traditional gender roles by becoming a Hasidic leader in the 19th century, attracting follo...
25 Jan
Rationalist Judaism
The Myth of Right-Wing Security
25 Jan
The article explores the misconception that right-wing politicians are inherently better at providing security. The author argues that this belief is flawed ...
25 Jan
Moment
How A Set of Twins Survived the Holocaust Together with Michael Berenbaum and Marion Ein Lewin
25 Jan
Marion Ein Lewin and her twin brother Steven Hess share their experiences of surviving the Holocaust together in Bergen-Belsen before being liberated and imm...
25 Jan
Rivkush
headphones
'We want to belong to a common narrative': Devyani Saltzman on making systemic changes happen
25 Jan
Devyani Saltzman discusses the systemic changes needed in the arts industry, focusing on the lack of diversity in leadership despite apparent diversity in pr...
25 Jan
Rivkush
headphones
'We want to belong to a common narrative': Devyani Saltzman on making systemic changes happen
25 Jan
Devyani Saltzman discusses her dedication to transforming the leadership landscape in the arts industry, addressing tokenism, and advocating for genuinely in...
25 Jan
Unorthodox
headphones
Things Remembered: Ep. 397
25 Jan
The episode offers stories of remembrance by delving into the series 'Covering Their Tracks,' detailing the French National Railway's role in the Holocaust, ...
25 Jan
Lilith
Mrs. Dalloway in Jerusalem, 2023
25 Jan
The author reflects on the experience of their daughter, who is serving in the Israeli army while also reading the novel Mrs. Dalloway. The mention of the ch...
25 Jan
Forward
Northwestern U is facing a new federal antisemitism investigation — and criticism of its new antisemitism task force
25 Jan
Northwestern University is facing a federal investigation into its handling of antisemitism while also receiving criticism for its newly formed antisemitism ...
25 Jan
Forward
Major Cornell donor calls for president’s ouster over antisemitism, DEI
25 Jan
Jon Lindseth, a prominent donor to Cornell University, is calling for the removal of the school's president, Martha Pollack, due to what he perceives as an i...
25 Jan
Tablet
The Israeli-American Plan to Overthrow Netanyahu
25 Jan
In this article, it is discussed how former IDF chief of staff, General Gadi Eisenkot, has been chosen by anti-Netanyahu forces to help overthrow Netanyahu, ...
25 Jan
Tablet
Jews in the Wilderness
25 Jan
Theodore Seixas Solomons, a fifth-generation Jewish American, played a significant role in the development of the John Muir Trail, a popular long-distance hi...
25 Jan
Tablet
The Debates Over—and Within—‘Classical Education’
25 Jan
The popularity of classical education has been growing, particularly among religious conservatives, but there is no universally accepted definition of what i...
25 Jan
Tablet
Oct. 7 Was Worse Than a Terror Attack. It Was a Pogrom.
25 Jan
On October 7th, a horrific attack took place in Israeli communities near the Gaza Strip, where Palestinians stormed multiple kibbutzim, resulting in the kidn...
25 Jan
Jewish Insider
Aiming to succeed Elissa Slotkin, Curtis Hertel mirrors her pragmatic sensibilities
25 Jan
Curtis Hertel, the leading Democratic candidate for Michigan's 7th Congressional District, aims to succeed Elissa Slotkin and presents himself as a pragmatic...
25 Jan
Future of Jewish
A Letter to My Hamas-Supporting Neighbors
24 Jan
The author writes a letter to their Hamas-supporting neighbors, expressing their desire for peace but also their support for Israel's response to Hamas' acti...
24 Jan
Forward
Why would anyone convert to Judaism after Oct. 7?
24 Jan
Despite the rise in antisemitism and the Israeli-Hamas war, there is a growing number of individuals converting to Judaism. Many of these future converts, li...
24 Jan
Forward
Tensions mount at Columbia, where pro-Palestinian protests resume as winter break ends
24 Jan
Pro-Palestinian protests have resumed at Columbia University as winter break ends. The protesters have voiced grievances over alleged chemical spraying durin...
24 Jan
Moment
Interview | Laziza Dalil on Teaching Moroccan Jewish Heritage
24 Jan
In this interview, Laziza Dalil discusses her work in promoting Moroccan Jewish heritage and interfaith dialogue. Dalil grew up in Morocco with Jewish classm...
24 Jan
Forward
Israel Therapy: My husband doesn’t think Israel has the right to exist — and I’ve never felt more Jewish
24 Jan
A Jewish woman named Jacklyn and her Christian husband, Ed, are struggling with their differing views on Israel. Jacklyn feels a strong connection to her Jew...
24 Jan
Forward
Could social media really have stopped the Holocaust? Scholars say Elon Musk’s ‘fantasy scenario’ is far-fetched
24 Jan
Holocaust scholars have criticized Elon Musk's claim that the Holocaust could have been prevented with the existence of social media. They argue that Musk's ...
24 Jan
Forward
NY state voters split on aid to Israel, poll finds, in shift from November
24 Jan
A recent poll conducted by Siena College found that voters in New York state are divided on whether the United States should provide aid to Israel, marking a...
24 Jan
Moment
Memoir | International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the Danish Rescue
24 Jan
As International Holocaust Remembrance Day approaches, the author reflects on her family's escape from Nazi Germany to Denmark and the Danish rescue of Jews ...
24 Jan
JTA
I’m an Israeli artist of Moroccan descent. Is the Holocaust my story to tell?
24 Jan
This article discusses the author's journey of self-discovery as an Israeli artist of Moroccan descent and their connection to the Holocaust. Initially feeli...
24 Jan
Forward
UN chief to sit out Park East Synagogue Holocaust event for first time in 10 years
24 Jan
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will not attend the annual International Holocaust Remembrance Day event at Park East Synagogue in New York...
24 Jan
Forward
Can Jews still embrace Rembrandt — even if his love for the Jewish people is only a myth?
24 Jan
A new book about Rembrandt and his relationship with Jews argues that much of what has been seen as his extraordinary sympathy towards the Jewish community i...
24 Jan
JTA
With Oct. 7 on their minds, Jewish teens head to gathering of thousands with renewed sense of priorities
24 Jan
BBYO, an international Jewish youth organization, is hosting its International Convention (IC) in Orlando, Florida, with over 3,700 teens expected to attend....
24 Jan
Forward
Jon Stewart is coming back to ‘The Daily Show’ — will his old audience follow?
24 Jan
Jon Stewart is set to make a comeback to The Daily Show, hosting the show on Mondays. This news raises the question of whether his old audience will return a...
24 Jan
JTA
Jon Stewart to return as part-time host of ‘The Daily Show’
24 Jan
Jon Stewart, the iconic Jewish comedian and former host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show, is set to return to the show as a part-time host and executive pr...
24 Jan
Forward
Influential left-wing Brazilian politician expresses interest in boycott of ‘certain Jewish companies’
24 Jan
Jewish groups in Brazil are concerned after Jos Genoino, a leading politician in the left-wing party of the country's president, called for a boycott of Isra...
24 Jan
Forward
Foundation to Combat Antisemitism to run 30-second Super Bowl ad
24 Jan
Robert Kraft's Foundation to Combat Antisemitism will run a 30-second ad during Super Bowl LVIII, marking the first time a Super Bowl ad will focus on antise...
24 Jan
JTA
Sophie Scholl and her anti-Nazi resistance movement are spotlighted in ‘White Rose: The Musical’
24 Jan
"White Rose: The Musical" tells the story of Sophie Scholl and her anti-Nazi resistance movement known as the White Rose. In the summer of 1942, Sophie and h...
24 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Unmitigated Bias of the Jewish Press and Ha'aretz
24 Jan
The author criticizes the extreme bias of two Jewish publications, the right-wing Jewish Press and the left-wing Haaretz. The Jewish Press columnist, David I...
24 Jan
Forward
Citing safety, dozens of Jewish families are leaving Oakland public schools
24 Jan
Since the October 2023 Israel-Hamas war, Jewish families in the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) are concerned about the safety of their children due t...
24 Jan
Kveller
Greta Gerwig’s Oscar Snub Is Eerily Reminiscent of Barbra Streisand’s
24 Jan
The article discusses the similarity between the Oscar snub of Greta Gerwig, the director of the film "Barbie," and the past snubs of Barbra Streisand. Despi...
24 Jan
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
headphones
What's Nikki's Plan?
24 Jan
Eliana Johnson joins the podcast to analyze the implications of Nikki Haley's concession speech in New Hampshire, contrasting her approach with Donald Trump'...
24 Jan
Forward
The Forward’s guide to Tu B’Shvat, Judaism’s most underrated holiday
24 Jan
Tu B'Shvat is a Jewish holiday with agricultural origins, symbolizing the importance of environmental awareness and stewardship in modern times. Originating ...
24 Jan
Forward
And the winners of the 73rd National Jewish Book Awards are...
24 Jan
The winners of the 73rd National Jewish Book Awards have been announced. Jeremy Eichler's book "Times Echo: The Second World War, the Holocaust, and the Musi...
24 Jan
Not That Kind of Rabbi
headphones
Rabbi Yonatan Neril: How spirituality can help us solve the climate crisis
24 Jan
Rabbi Yonatan Neril highlights the need for a spiritual transformation to address the climate crisis by integrating Jewish teachings with ecological awarenes...
24 Jan
Not That Kind of Rabbi
headphones
Rabbi Yonatan Neril: How spirituality can help us solve the climate crisis
24 Jan
Rabbi Yonatan Neril discusses the necessity of integrating spirituality into our approach to the climate crisis, advocating for a deep connection with the na...
24 Jan
Mishpacha
Haley’s Tank is Running Low
24 Jan
The article "Haley's Tank is Running Low" discusses a post from Mishpacha Magazine about a person named Haley whose emotional and physical energy is depleted...
24 Jan
Forward
Trump’s Hew Hampshire victory party features attack on Soros as he girds for rematch with Biden
24 Jan
Donald Trump won the New Hampshire primary and is likely to face Joe Biden in a November rematch. During his victory party, Trump aligned himself with contro...
24 Jan
Kveller
A First Look of Hulu’s Holocaust Drama ‘We Were The Lucky Ones’ Is Here
24 Jan
Hulu has released a first look at their highly anticipated show, "We Were the Lucky Ones," which will start airing on March 28. The show is based on a book b...
24 Jan
JTA
Critic’s account of classical music after the Holocaust is named Jewish book of the year
24 Jan
Jeremy Eichler's book, "Times Echo: The Second World War, the Holocaust, and the Music of Remembrance," has been named the Jewish Book Council's Book of the ...
24 Jan
Kveller
Tu Bishvat Is a Low-Stress Holiday. That’s Great News for Jewish Parents.
24 Jan
Tu Bishvat, known as the birthday of trees, is a low-stress holiday for Jewish parents. Unlike other holidays that require significant preparation and effort...
24 Jan