The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Sleaze Is a Lonely Hunter
12 Jul 2023
Eli Lake discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding Hunter Biden despite his recent guilty plea. The focus remains on the scrutiny and attention directed ...
12 Jul 2023
Jewish History Uncensored
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#147 - R' Shnuer Zalman - Ascension to Leadership
12 Jul 2023
This episode discusses the process of Rabbi Shnuer Zalman of Liozna becoming the founder of Chabad Chassidus. It explores when he actually established Chassi...
12 Jul 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Mass protests in Israel: Hear from The CJN on the ground for the “Day of Disruption” in Jerusalem
12 Jul 2023
Mass protests have erupted in Israel, with demonstrators blockading the main airport, reservists threatening to refuse service, and arrests of protesters. Th...
12 Jul 2023
Tablet
How False History Is Used to Justify Discrimination Against Asian Americans
12 Jul 2023
The text discusses how false historical narratives have been used to justify discrimination against Asian Americans, particularly in the context of affirmati...
12 Jul 2023
Tablet
An Open Letter to Lev Golinkin
12 Jul 2023
The author rebukes Lev Golinkin's article published in The Forward, which criticizes the Ukrainian Azov battalion for its alleged neo-Nazi influence. The aut...
12 Jul 2023
Tablet
The ‘Firebug Brotherhood’ of the Lower East Side
12 Jul 2023
This article explores the phenomenon of Jewish arsonists in New York City's Lower East Side in the late 19th century. The text examines a specific case invol...
12 Jul 2023
People of the Pod
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Meet 3 Women Who are Driving Change in the Middle East
11 Jul 2023
Three women driving change in the Middle East were featured in a conversation at the AJC Global Forum 2023 in Tel Aviv. Ayelet Nahmias-Verbin, Chairperson of...
11 Jul 2023
Forward
GOP senators accuse Biden of initiating an ‘antisemitic boycott’ of Israel for settlement policy change
11 Jul 2023
A group of Republican senators is threatening to block the confirmation of administration nominees unless the State Department rescinds a ban on US scientifi...
11 Jul 2023
Jewish Currents
“We Are in a Daily Battle for Survival” - Abandoned by the Israeli government, the country’s Palestinian citizens live at the mercy of organized crime.
11 Jul 2023
Arab towns in Israel are facing a daily battle for survival due to the rise of organized crime, as highlighted by recent shootings and murders. Arab citizens...
11 Jul 2023
Forward
My boyfriend made me into an AI bot. It's really, really Jewish
11 Jul 2023
The article discusses the writer's experience with creating an AI bot named MiraBot modeled after her specific identity as a millennial Jewish woman with uni...
11 Jul 2023
Forward
Elie Wiesel reviewed ‘Oppenheimer’ — and it made him shudder
11 Jul 2023
Elie Wiesel reflects on watching Heinar Kipphardt's play about J. Robert Oppenheimer's security clearance hearing during the McCarthy era. Wiesel is deeply m...
11 Jul 2023
Jewish Action
Best Tishah B’Av Reads
11 Jul 2023
Jewish Action recommends two books for Tishah BAv reading. "In the Narrow Places: Daily Inspiration for the Three Weeks" by Erica Brown provides daily inspir...
11 Jul 2023
Forward
Nonbinary genders beyond ‘male’ and ‘female’ would have been no surprise to ancient rabbis, who acknowledged tumtums, androgynos and aylonot
11 Jul 2023
In this article, Sarah Imhoff discusses how ancient Jewish texts acknowledged gender diversity beyond the male and female binary. She explains that rabbinic ...
11 Jul 2023
Jewish Table
Poppy Seed Ice Cream (no churn!)
11 Jul 2023
The article discusses a recipe for poppy seed ice cream and the cultural significance of poppy seeds in Eastern European and Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine. The au...
11 Jul 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Hamilton Thrives and NATO Expands
11 Jul 2023
In a podcast, Eli Lake discusses the anniversary of Alexander Hamilton's death, the recent NATO meeting, and the role of Joe Biden in its achievements. The c...
11 Jul 2023
Forward
What do you do with a Jewish cemetery in a town without Jews?
11 Jul 2023
Janice Apple Malett inherited a Jewish cemetery in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, even though there are no longer any Jews living in the town. Her stepfather, Jac...
11 Jul 2023
Haaretz Weekly
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'A Very Combustible Situation': Israel’s Judicial Coup Is Back Full Force
11 Jul 2023
Protests are erupting in Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government's attempt to weaken the judiciary. The current push in the Knesset aim...
11 Jul 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Mira Koschitzky, Gladys Rose and 3 Holocaust survivors: The CJN Daily’s ‘Honourable Menschen’ returns
11 Jul 2023
The CJN Daily's "Honourable Menschen" segment pays tribute to notable members of Canada's Jewish community who have passed away, featuring figures like Mira ...
11 Jul 2023
18forty
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Dara Horn: On Jewish Fiction and Non-Jewish Fiction [Books II 3/4]
11 Jul 2023
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Dara Horn, a leading contemporary Jewish writer, discusses the role of fiction and non-fiction in shaping our underst...
11 Jul 2023
18forty
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Dara Horn: On Jewish Fiction and Non-Jewish Fiction [Books II 3/4]
11 Jul 2023
This episode of the 18Forty Podcast features Dara Horn, a prominent Jewish writer, discussing how fiction and non-fiction can shape our perception of fellow ...
11 Jul 2023
Moment
Beyond Bagels and Lox: Writing about Jewish Lives in the 21st Century with Allegra Goodman and Amy E. Schwartz—in celebration of the Moment-Karma Short Fiction Contest
11 Jul 2023
In this conversation, Allegra Goodman, an acclaimed novelist, discusses how contemporary writers portray Jewish lives in 21st-century America. Goodman's char...
11 Jul 2023
Moment
Moment Magazine-Karma Foundation Short Fiction Contest
11 Jul 2023
Moment Magazine and the Karma Foundation are hosting the Short Fiction Contest, which invites writers to submit stories related to Judaism, Jewish culture, o...
11 Jul 2023
Lehrhaus
In Plain Sight: Jewish Masquerade from Clueless to the Rabbis
11 Jul 2023
The article discusses the theme of masquerade and its significance in Jewish culture, drawing connections to the film "Clueless" and various ancient Jewish t...
11 Jul 2023
Tablet
A Church’s Quest for Enchantment
11 Jul 2023
The media docuseries "The Secrets of Hillsong" focuses on the downfall of the celebrity pastor and the scandals within the Hillsong megachurch in New York Ci...
11 Jul 2023
Tablet
Srebrenica Elegy
11 Jul 2023
The text is a poetic reflection on the tragedy of the Srebrenica genocide, drawing parallels to other instances of mass killings and genocides throughout his...
11 Jul 2023
Forward
New LA Times sports section has Sabbath-observant fans feeling boxed out
10 Jul 2023
The Los Angeles Times recently made significant changes to its sports section, which has left Sabbath-observant Orthodox Jews feeling excluded. Traditionally...
10 Jul 2023
Moment
Fiction | Chelm, NJ
10 Jul 2023
The town of Chelm, NJ, is known for its wise and pious Jewish residents. Many of them have turned their basements into beautiful shuls, starting with Kleinma...
10 Jul 2023
Moment
Fiction | Night of Broken Glass
10 Jul 2023
The story follows a narrator attending the funeral of his childhood friend Steven's father. The two friends had drifted apart but reconnect at the funeral. T...
10 Jul 2023
Moment
Fiction | Arguing with Reinfeld
10 Jul 2023
In this fictional story, Charlie Wineglas is taking care of his elderly parents, who are slowly losing their memory. Charlie is trying to connect with his pa...
10 Jul 2023
Moment
Biden Speaks His Mind in Candid Interview
10 Jul 2023
President Joe Biden expressed his concerns about the extreme elements of Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet in a recent interview with CNN. Biden referred to these...
10 Jul 2023
Forward
Was Jonah Hill's ex-girlfriend wrong to share texts showing his abuse?
10 Jul 2023
Sarah Brady, professional surfer and former girlfriend of actor Jonah Hill, shared alleged texts between them on her Instagram stories, revealing Hill's abus...
10 Jul 2023
Forward
Arizona GOP student group to host Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes at upcoming conference
10 Jul 2023
The University of Arizona College Republicans United, a GOP student group, has faced criticism for inviting white supremacist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuent...
10 Jul 2023
Tel Aviv Review
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Withdrawal: The Continuation of Occupation by Other Means?
10 Jul 2023
Dr. Rob Geist Pinfold from Durham University explores the topic of territorial withdrawals in his book "Understanding Territorial Withdrawals: Israeli Occupa...
10 Jul 2023
Tel Aviv Review
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Withdrawal: The Continuation of Occupation by Other Means?
10 Jul 2023
Dr. Rob Geist Pinfold, a lecturer at Durham University, explores the topic of territorial withdrawals in his book "Understanding Territorial Withdrawals: Isr...
10 Jul 2023
Forward
Is Barbie Jewish? The complex Jewish history of the doll, explained
10 Jul 2023
Ruth Handler, the Jewish businesswoman behind Barbie, created the iconic doll in 1959, revolutionizing the toy industry. Despite facing antisemitism, Handler...
10 Jul 2023
Jewish Chronicle
Clore Tikva graded outstanding for Jewish studies
10 Jul 2023
Clore Tikva, a primary school in Redbridge, received an outstanding rating for its Jewish studies program, surpassing its previous inspection. The school, wi...
10 Jul 2023
Forward
Star-studded cast presents show about birth of Yiddish theater, July 11 in NYC
10 Jul 2023
On July 11, a Yiddish star-studded cast will perform a show called Presents from Romania, celebrating the birth and journey of Yiddish theater. The show, spo...
10 Jul 2023
Jewish Currents
Exile in the Interior - In his recently reissued Hebrew novel, Anton Shammas uses the arabesque’s infinity to contest the Zionist enclosures of Palestinian life.
10 Jul 2023
Anton Shammas' novel Arabeskot, originally published in Hebrew in 1986 and translated into English as Arabesques, explores the Palestinian experience in Isra...
10 Jul 2023
Forward
This massive collection of 11 million postage stamps represents every life lost in the Holocaust
10 Jul 2023
The Holocaust Stamps Project is a permanent exhibition at the American Philatelic Center in Pennsylvania that displays 11 million postage stamps, one for eac...
10 Jul 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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'We Are Come to This Great Stage of Fools'
10 Jul 2023
Yuval Levin discusses on a podcast the lack of interest in avoiding the fiscal cliff, drawing parallels between Joe Biden and King Lear, and the impact of sw...
10 Jul 2023
The Beinart Notebook
Jenin and The Logic of Expulsion
10 Jul 2023
In this video, the speaker discusses the Israeli government's control over the Palestinians in the West Bank who lack basic rights such as citizenship and th...
10 Jul 2023
Call Me Back
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The (Iran) deal that shall not be named - with Rich Goldberg
10 Jul 2023
In this episode of "Call Me Back," Rich Goldberg discusses the possibility and complexities surrounding a potential new U.S.-Iran deal, which involves unfree...
10 Jul 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Andrew Cristall goes to Washington (Capitals): The only Jew from the 2023 NHL draft is from Vancouver
10 Jul 2023
Andrew Cristall, the only Jewish player selected at the NHL 2023 draft, is the son of prominent Jewish leaders Alex and Jodi Cristall from Vancouver. He sign...
10 Jul 2023
Torah 101
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#76: Characteristics of King Messiah
10 Jul 2023
This podcast episode explores the characteristics and indicators of the King Messiah. The King Messiah is described as a spiritual leader who will have a gre...
10 Jul 2023
Jewish Review of Books
Strange, I’ve Seen that Face Before
10 Jul 2023
The author discusses their work on personal letters from the Cairo Geniza, focusing on the daily life of Andalusian Jews. While reviewing a geniza fragment, ...
10 Jul 2023
Jewish Review of Books
From Turban to Top Hat
10 Jul 2023
The Jewish Museum in New York is currently hosting an exhibition called "The Sassoons," which explores the lives and legacy of the Sassoon family, a wealthy ...
10 Jul 2023
Jewish Review of Books
Another Round with Norman Mailer
10 Jul 2023
This text is a discussion of Norman Mailer's life and career, focusing on his mayoral campaign and his transformation from a nice Jewish boy from Brooklyn to...
10 Jul 2023
Jewish Review of Books
Letters, Summer 2023
10 Jul 2023
In the first letter, the writer discusses the importance of an outsider's perspective in Israeli politics and policy-making. They suggest that politicians ma...
10 Jul 2023
Jewish Review of Books
Those Days Are Gone Forever
10 Jul 2023
"The Jews of Summer" by Sandra Fox explores the history and significance of Jewish summer camps in postwar Jewish culture. The book highlights how these camp...
10 Jul 2023
Jewish Review of Books
Problems with Authority
10 Jul 2023
In Paul Goldberg's novel "The Dissident," set in 1970s Moscow, a couple falls in love and gets married amidst a backdrop of a groundbreaking human rights org...
10 Jul 2023