Bonjour Chai
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Inherently Fertile
1 Jun 2023
"Inherently Fertile" is a pop culture-focused episode of the show "Bonjour Chai," discussing topics such as Taylor Swift, biblical themes in the TV show Succ...
1 Jun 2023
Jewish Currents
National Plan Reflects the Debate Over Antisemitism - While generally promising more of the same, the Biden plan signaled in multiple ways that progressive groups have succeeded in making Jewish politics a contested space.
1 Jun 2023
The Biden administration recently released a federal plan to combat antisemitism, which has led to varying responses from Jewish organizations. Progressive g...
1 Jun 2023
Forward
The Met will start policing its collections for looted art. Holocaust restitution paved the way
1 Jun 2023
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is taking steps to police its collection for stolen and looted art and artifacts. This initiative comes after pressure from la...
1 Jun 2023
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to lobbyist Rachel Gur: Why Israel is so #₪@$! expensive
1 Jun 2023
Rachel Gur, Director of Public Policy for Lobby 99, discusses the persistent issue of Israel's high cost of living and critiques the efficiency of government...
1 Jun 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “Food Fight!” Edition
1 Jun 2023
In this episode, reporters Linda Gradstein, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss two main topics. The first is the Israeli government's battle again...
1 Jun 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “Food Fight!” Edition
1 Jun 2023
In a special edition, reporters Linda Gradstein, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron engage in discussions on two critical topics: the government's conflic...
1 Jun 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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June Is Busting Out All Over
1 Jun 2023
In this podcast, legal expert Adam White discusses the upcoming decisions of the Supreme Court. The podcast also touches on the media recognizing Kevin McCar...
1 Jun 2023
Jewish History Uncensored
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#141 - A Synopsis of the Sabbetian Background & R' Shnuer Zalman in Liozna
1 Jun 2023
In this episode, the focus is on the Sabbetian and Frankist movements and their influence on the conflict between Chassidim and Misnagdim. The narrative also...
1 Jun 2023
Forward
Can Massachusetts really be as antisemitic as they say?
1 Jun 2023
A recent report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has ranked Massachusetts as the second-highest state in the US for white supremacy and sixth-highest for ...
1 Jun 2023
Forward
How do I get my control-freak husband to back off?
1 Jun 2023
The Bintel Brief column in The Forward addresses a reader's dilemma about dealing with a control-freak husband who constantly offers advice and insists on ha...
1 Jun 2023
Jewish History Nerds
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Wuhsha the Broker: Excavations from the Cairo Geniza
1 Jun 2023
The podcast episode discusses the discovery of the story of Wuhsha the Broker in the Cairo Geniza, shedding light on the extraordinary role of this 11th-cent...
1 Jun 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Denis Brott has recovered from severe COVID—but not from his brother's sudden death
1 Jun 2023
Renowned cellist Denis Brott, a survivor of a severe case of COVID-19 that nearly took his life, is preparing to launch the Montreal Chamber Music Festival, ...
1 Jun 2023
Unorthodox
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All That Jazz: Ep. 365
1 Jun 2023
This episode of Unorthodox discusses the unusual discovery of Hitler-branded cocaine. The guest, David Cowan, talks about his documentary Afghan Dreamers, fe...
1 Jun 2023
Unorthodox
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All That Jazz: Ep. 365
1 Jun 2023
In this episode of Unorthodox, the team discusses various topics. They explore the case of Hitler-branded cocaine, highlighting the peculiar nature of this d...
1 Jun 2023
Lehrhaus
The Will is Man’s Only Property: A Reading of a Short Passage from Mr. Shoshani
1 Jun 2023
This article explores the mysterious figure known as Monsieur Shoshani, who was a teacher to influential Jewish figures in the 20th century. Recently, nearly...
1 Jun 2023
Tablet
The Hijacking
1 Jun 2023
"My Hijacking: A Personal History of Forgetting and Remembering" by Martha Hodes is a memoir that explores the author's experience being hijacked in 1970 whe...
1 Jun 2023
Tablet
Jazz Fest’s Big Shabbat
1 Jun 2023
Jazz Fest Shabbat is a unique tradition in New Orleans that combines the city's iconic Jazz Fest with Shabbat prayers. The festival, held over two weekends i...
1 Jun 2023
Tablet
Jewish Demons
1 Jun 2023
In this text, the author discusses the presence of demons and magical creatures in Jewish literature. They explore the work of Menashe ben Israel, who wrote ...
1 Jun 2023
Moment
Sturm und Drag
31 May 2023
A drag queen story hour event in Wadsworth, Ohio faced opposition from residents who believed it would sexualize and indoctrinate children. The event attract...
31 May 2023
Jewish Currents
Why Are Progressive Legislators Opposing New York’s First Anti-Settlement Bill? - The “Not on our dime” act would ban tax-deductible donations to Israeli settlements, but centrists and progressives alike say the proposed law is “a ploy to demonize” Jewish nonprofits.
31 May 2023
New York State Democratic Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani recently introduced a bill that would prevent US charities registered in the state from sending funds...
31 May 2023
Moment
From 2001 | The Gay Orthodox Underground
31 May 2023
This article discusses the existence of an underground gay community among Orthodox Jews, the tensions between Orthodox Judaism and LGBTQ+ Jews, and the supp...
31 May 2023
Adventures in Jewish Studies
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Jewish Pilgrimages
31 May 2023
In this episode, the hosts and scholars delve into the significance of Jewish pilgrimages worldwide. These pilgrimages are not just about reaching a physical...
31 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Debt, Homework, and Christie
31 May 2023
The podcast discusses the political implications of the debt limit deal, explores the potential impact of Chat GPT on traditional homework practices, and ana...
31 May 2023
Moment
Is Ice Cream Good for the Jews?
31 May 2023
The article discusses the connection between ice cream and Jewish traditions, particularly in relation to the holiday of Shavuot. It mentions a humorous stor...
31 May 2023
Rivkush
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Live from Holy Blossom: How Jennifer Podemski blends Jewish and Indigenous generational trauma in her new TV show, Little Bird
31 May 2023
Filmmaker Jennifer Podemski explores the blending of Jewish and Indigenous generational trauma in her new TV show, Little Bird, which delves into the Sixties...
31 May 2023
Jewish Table
Shabbat Dinner, Sorted
31 May 2023
This article discusses the author's love for shabbat dinner and provides a recipe for making challah bread. The author reflects on the joy of coming to the e...
31 May 2023
Haaretz Weekly
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Being LGBTQ under Israel’s far-right government: ‘Going backward is not an option’
31 May 2023
In this episode of Haaretz Weekly, Rabbi Alona Nir Keren reflects on the challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals in Israel under the country's far-right govern...
31 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Where heaven meets Earth: Vancouver’s Jewish community now grows fresh fruit and veggies on the rooftop
31 May 2023
The Vancouver Jewish Community Garden, inaugurated after Shavuot, serves as a unique $200,000 initiative located on a rooftop in Vancouver, fostering communi...
31 May 2023
Tablet
How the Teachers Union Broke Public Education
31 May 2023
The author discusses the role of the teachers union in the decline of public education, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. They argue that the union'...
31 May 2023
Tablet
The Skeptic
31 May 2023
The author reflects on her experience as a college student learning Arabic with the Hans Wehr Modern Arabic-English Dictionary. She describes her fascination...
31 May 2023
Tablet
The Forgotten Summer Camps
31 May 2023
"The Jews of Summer: Summer Camp and Jewish Culture in Postwar America" by Sandra Fox explores the significance of Jewish summer camps in American Jewish cul...
31 May 2023
Forward
‘The religious community’s treatment of LGBTQ people is abhorrent’
30 May 2023
Mindy Levine, a religious mother of three, will be participating in the Jerusalem Pride Parade for the first time and delivering a keynote address. She is re...
30 May 2023
Israel Policy Pod
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What Does Bibi Actually Want?
30 May 2023
Walla News Chief Political Correspondent Tal Shalev and Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor Neri Zilber discuss Israeli politics post the state budget passing...
30 May 2023
Israel Policy Pod
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What Does Bibi Actually Want?
30 May 2023
In a discussion between Walla News Chief Political Correspondent Tal Shalev and journalist Neri Zilber, the current state of Israeli politics is analyzed aft...
30 May 2023
Forward
Haredi newspaper runs ad saying COVID vaccine was a ‘mistake,’ offers ‘detox' protocols
30 May 2023
The Haredi newspaper Hamodia has faced criticism for running an ad promoting baseless conspiracy theories about COVID-19 vaccines. The ad claimed that vaccin...
30 May 2023
Forward
Israeli health ministry calls out Elon Musk out for sharing ‘fake news’ on COVID-19
30 May 2023
The Israeli health ministry has called out Elon Musk for sharing fake news about COVID-19 data. Musk had endorsed a tweet from the far-right blog site Zero H...
30 May 2023
Forward
I wrote comedy for Mary Tyler Moore and Carl Reiner — and I support the writers' strike
30 May 2023
The author, who has a background in comedy writing, shares her support for the recent Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. She discusses her personal exper...
30 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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McCarthy Wins—And Maybe So Does Biden?
30 May 2023
Amid a recently reached debt ceiling deal, Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is perceived to have secured a significant but tempered victory, raising q...
30 May 2023
Jewish Currents
Reform Judaism Needs an Identity Beyond Israel - A major conference proposes to “re-charge” the movement by strengthening ties to the Jewish state, neglecting an opportunity to develop its unique religious vision.
30 May 2023
The Reform movement of Judaism in North America is facing a crisis, with decreasing funding and enrollment. However, a conference called Re-Charging Reform J...
30 May 2023
Moment
A New Plan to Fight Antisemitism, and the Politics Behind It
30 May 2023
The Biden administration has unveiled a 60-page plan to counter antisemitism in the United States, which includes policy announcements and recommendations fo...
30 May 2023
People of the Pod
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From Roots to Harmony: Nefesh Mountain's Fusion of Jewish American Culture and Bluegrass
30 May 2023
Nefesh Mountain is a bluegrass band led by husband and wife duo Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg. They blend Jewish-American culture, tradition, values, and sp...
30 May 2023
Call Me Back
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Optimism, AI (and the end of homework!) - with Tyler Cowen
30 May 2023
In this episode, economist Tyler Cowen discusses his optimistic outlook on the future, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), which he belie...
30 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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This historic painting, looted by Nazis from acclaimed Montreal art dealer the late Max Stern, will forever remain in Germany
30 May 2023
Max Stern, a Jewish art dealer whose gallery in Dusseldorf was seized by the Nazis, had one of his stolen paintings, "Portrait of the Artists Children," by W...
30 May 2023
Jewish Insider
‘Jewish culture, cuisine, peoplehood’: Inside Lehrhaus, Boston’s new ‘tavern and house of learning’
30 May 2023
Lehrhaus is a new restaurant and Jewish learning space in Somerville, Mass., aiming to provide a modern and vibrant Jewish experience through its cuisine, cu...
30 May 2023
Tablet
‘The Jewess and the Synagogue’
30 May 2023
This text explores the relationship between Jewish women and synagogues in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in America. The discourse at the time focus...
30 May 2023
Tablet
How Religious Jews Became Official Scapegoats of COVID Policy
30 May 2023
The author discusses how religious Jews, particularly Haredim, became scapegoats during the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials such as Dr. Anthony Fauci and former...
30 May 2023
18forty
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Dovid'l Weinberg: The Song of Prayer [Prayer & Humanity 2/5]
29 May 2023
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Dovid'l Weinberg discusses the various modes and levels of prayer. He highlights the importance of prayer as a ...
29 May 2023
18forty
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Dovid'l Weinberg: The Song of Prayer [Prayer & Humanity 2/5]
29 May 2023
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Dovid'l Weinberg discusses the various modes and levels of prayer. He explores the relationship between creation and ...
29 May 2023
18forty
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Dovid'l Weinberg: The Song of Prayer [Prayer & Humanity 2/5]
29 May 2023
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Dovid'l Weinberg discusses the various modes and levels of prayer. He explains how prayer serves as a bridge be...
29 May 2023
Culturally Jewish
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Jeff Rothpan on puppets, stereotypes and what it takes to make it as a comic in the States
29 May 2023
Jeff Rothpan, a comedy writer and performer, reflects on his successful career in the United States, working with icons like Steve Martin and John Cleese. Ro...
29 May 2023