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Cut Worms, the musical project of Max Clarke, is described as creating sonic snapshots in the direction of 1950s and 1960s folk music. The music is character...

In this discussion, Izzy Pludwinski, a sofer, explores the significance of Hebrew calligraphy in Jewish tradition. Judaism places great importance on words, ...

In this podcast episode, the host explores the significance of Hebrew calligraphy in Jewish tradition. Judaism places great importance on words and their pow...

Isabel Kershner, a correspondent for The New York Times in Jerusalem, discusses the recent political developments in Israel and the deep-seated divisions wit...

The article reflects on a viral picture of a fox at the Kotel on Tisha B'Av, with some viewing it as a sign of redemption. The author initially doubts the au...

Charly Wai Feldman, a filmmaker with a diverse background, views Judaism as a central part of her identity, despite her global upbringing. Raised by a Jewish...

Scholar Jennifer Lynn Kelly explores the political potential of Palestinian solidarity tourism in her book, "Invited to Witness." She emphasizes the role of ...

The Reasonableness Standard Law recently enacted in Israel limits the Israeli Supreme Court's ability to review the reasonableness of government decisions. T...

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the Bollywood film "Bawaal," which uses the Holocaust as a plot device to teach life lessons and improve a ...

The Knesset recently passed a bill limiting the Supreme Court's power to overturn government decisions based on their reasonableness, despite opposition from...

The Knesset recently passed a bill that removes the Supreme Court's power to overturn government decisions based on their reasonability. Despite opposition f...

Andrew C. McCarthy discusses the unexpected turn of events in a Delaware courtroom where Hunter Biden's plea deal with the Justice Department unraveled befor...

In this podcast episode, Linda Gradstein, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss two important topics: the passing of a law that limits the courts' ab...

In this podcast episode, Linda Gradstein, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss the recent law that restricts the court's ability to limit government...

ShalomNoamPrimary in Burnt Oak received a good rating from Ofsted in its first inspection as a state-aided school, with outstanding behavior and attitudes am...

Dr. Micah Goodman discusses the internal conflict within Israel, describing it as a clash between citizens seeking empowerment through government and those n...

In episode 373 of Unorthodox, the podcast delves into the significance of Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning in the Jewish calendar, exploring its lessons. The ep...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss the significance of Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning in Jewish tradition. They explore the lessons that can be ...

Journalist Isabel Kershner, author of "The Land of Hope and Fear: Israel's Battle For Its Inner Soul," discusses the history of the modern state of Israel an...

The author discusses the subjects of sadness in the Jewish texts Eicha, Kinnos, and Nachem, which are read on Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning. They propose a l...

The article discusses the significance of American military aid to Israel and how it has strengthened the U.S.-Israel relationship. It recounts a specific ev...

This article discusses the topic of foreign aid to Israel and argues that it primarily serves the interests of the United States, rather than benefiting Isra...

In this article, the authors discuss the idea of ending U.S. military assistance to Israel. They argue that the aid gives the U.S. too much control over Isra...

The article discusses the question of whether U.S. military aid to Israel is a right-wing or left-wing issue. The authors argue that the focus should be on t...

Chava Lapin, a renowned Yiddish teacher and scholar, passed away at the age of 89. Lapin rejected the label of "Yiddishist" and instead identified as a "Jewi...

This article discusses the issue of Israel's dependence on U.S. military aid and argues that it is time for Israel to stop relying on such assistance. The au...

The author argues that the U.S.-Israel partnership is based on shared values and interests, and that U.S. military aid to Israel ensures Israel's ability to ...

This article discusses the argument that ending US aid to Israel would stop the demonization of Israel by anti-Israel activists. The author disagrees with th...

During the Black Death in the 14th century, the Jewish population in Europe was greatly affected. They were accused of causing the plague and faced severe pe...

In this week's Zoom call, there will be a conversation rather than a guest. Participants are encouraged to ask questions or share reflections in the chat, an...

Billy Wilder's 1961 film "One, Two, Three" was a flop at the time but is now seen as a prescient satire of the Cold War. The film, co-written by I.A.L. Diamo...

Israel's Supreme Court has announced that it will hear petitions challenging a new law that limits its ability to strike down government decisions. The law, ...

In an interview, Yael Goldstein-Love, author of "The Possibilities," discusses the complexities and challenges of motherhood. She describes motherhood as bot...

According to the Rabbinic source, Tosefta Menachot 13:22, the reason Jerusalem was destroyed the second time is attributed to the combination of love of mone...

Charedi campaigners are rallying against government proposals for compulsory registration of children not in traditional school settings, citing concerns ove...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist and Democratic presidential candidate, spoke at an event with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach in New York. K...

Israeli Security in the Shadow of the Judicial Overhaul explores the impact of the Netanyahu government's judicial overhaul bill on Israeli national security...

Amos Harel and Neri Zilber discuss how the passage of Israel's first judicial overhaul bill by the Netanyahu government is negatively impacting Israeli natio...

Ali Schulz-Malayter expresses admiration for The Commentary Magazine Podcast, noting that they have been a dedicated listener for six months and decided to b...

The author shares a recipe for Watermelon Limonana, which was inspired by Greta Gerwig's new Barbie movie. The recipe combines watermelon, lemon, fresh mint,...

Despite a recent court ruling in their favor, women at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, exemplified by the group Women of the Wall, still face challenges in at...

The political party of the Ashkenaz charedi community, United Torah Judaism (UTJ), has proposed a new Basic Law called "A Basic Law: Torah Study" in the Knes...

The article discusses the movie "Oppenheimer," directed by Christopher Nolan, which focuses on the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bo...

The permission to eat meat granted by God to humanity after Noah's Ark is often overlooked. Jewish commentators throughout history have provided various inte...

Malkah Fleisher argues in defense of Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which she refers to as Judea and Samaria, while most of the world and internationa...

On July 24, the Knesset voted to abolish the criterion of reasonableness as the basis for judicial oversight of government decisions and appointments in Isra...

The article discusses a traveling Holocaust museum called We Are White Plains, which utilizes interactive displays to teach students about the Holocaust. The...

The article discusses Israeli President Isaac Herzog's address to Congress, comparing it to a nostalgia act. The author argues that Herzog's speech is detach...

Israel has taken a significant step in its judicial reform, as one crucial measure has passed into law. This development raises questions about the fate of o...

In the novel "Once We Were Home" by Jennifer Rosner, the author explores the stories of Jewish children hidden during the Holocaust and the challenges they f...