Jewish Currents
Palestinian Hunger Striker Khader Adnan’s Death: An Explainer - Responses to common questions about Adnan’s death while on hunger strike against Israeli detention, the increasingly violent aftermath, and what Adnan meant to Palestinians.
9 May 2023
Khader Adnan, a member of the political wing of Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad, recently died in an Israeli prison while on a hunger strike to prot...
9 May 2023
Forward
Online ‘zine’ unites young Yiddishists
9 May 2023
Heymish: A Zine about Home is a new Yiddish zine created by Sarah Biskowitz and Cameron Bernstein through their Yiddishistke Instagram account. The zine prov...
9 May 2023
Forward
On a New Jersey school board, a microcosm of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is brewing
9 May 2023
Sahar Aziz, a member of the Westfield Board of Education and a law professor at Rutgers University, is facing a complaint accusing her of antisemitism for cr...
9 May 2023
Forward
The brilliant Jewish artist that time forgot
9 May 2023
Eudice Shapiro, a Jewish violinist who died in 2007 at the age of 93, was a highly talented musician who struggled to find recognition in America. Despite be...
9 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Not-So-Glittering Prizes
9 May 2023
The podcast discusses the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism of 2022, highlighting that the announcement comes at a time when Americans are increasingly disen...
9 May 2023
Forward
Is it OK for a Supreme Court justice to accept bagels and lox from her high school friends?
9 May 2023
A group of women who attended high school with Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan wanted to send her bagels and lox from a famous deli in New York City. Howev...
9 May 2023
Haaretz Weekly
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Israel braces for Islamic Jihad response after Assassinations: What happens next?
9 May 2023
Israel is preparing for potential retaliation from Islamic Jihad after assassinating three senior members of the group and conducting airstrikes that resulte...
9 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Newfoundland and Labrador is now the 7th province to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism: Does it matter?
9 May 2023
Newfoundland and Labrador has become the 7th province in Canada to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism, marking a commitment to combatting all forms of...
9 May 2023
Forward
'Bridgerton' mastermind and 'Queen Charlotte' author also makes a mean matzo ball soup
9 May 2023
Author Julia Quinn, known for her "Bridgerton" book series that has been adapted into a popular Netflix show, discusses the similarities between her own Jewi...
9 May 2023
Tablet
Rabbis Have to Talk About God
9 May 2023
In this article, the author discusses their initial discomfort in talking about God with their congregation, due to the low percentage of American Jews who b...
9 May 2023
Tablet
Noa Kirel’s European Offensive
9 May 2023
Noa Kirel, a popular pop star in Israel, is representing the country in the Eurovision Song Contest. Despite the risk of damaging her reputation if she perfo...
9 May 2023
Tablet
Can the Military Rebuild Itself?
9 May 2023
American defense planners are concerned about their dwindling stockpiles of missiles and munitions as they support Ukraine in its war against Russia. This is...
9 May 2023
18forty
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Elli Fischer: Can Israel Follow Jewish Law? [Zionism 3/4]
8 May 2023
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Elli Fischer discusses the relationship between Jewish law (halacha) and the Jewish state of Israel. Despite ma...
8 May 2023
18forty
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Elli Fischer: Can Israel Follow Jewish Law? [Zionism 3/4]
8 May 2023
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Elli Fischer discusses the relationship between Jewish law (halacha) and the Jewish state of Israel. Despite ma...
8 May 2023
The Habura
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Miqra Study (Nebi'im, Book of Judges) - Rabbi Joseph Dweck
8 May 2023
In this Miqra Study session with Rabbi Joseph Dweck, he focuses on the Book of Judges from the Ketuvim (Writings) section of the Tanakh. He provides insights...
8 May 2023
Forward
Mitzvah or shanda? Suns owner Ishbia grabs ball, annoys MVP
8 May 2023
In a recent NBA playoff game, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia grabbed the ball from Denver Nuggets' player Nikola Jokic, leading to a tense moment and a techni...
8 May 2023
Forward
Is New York's most ubiquitous Jew leaving New York behind?
8 May 2023
Larry "Ratso" Sloman, a multifaceted figure deeply embedded in popular culture, has a storied career spanning interactions with luminaries like Bob Dylan and...
8 May 2023
Forward
This visionary Jewish writer had several aliases, so it's hard to know who she really was
8 May 2023
During Sleepless Nights and Other Stories is a collection of fiction written by Anna Margolin, a visionary Jewish writer who used multiple pen names and live...
8 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Old Men Who Run the World
8 May 2023
In this podcast episode, the hosts start by differing on the significance of King Charles's coronation but find common ground in critiquing a negative poll f...
8 May 2023
Forward
Jewish Federations to hold online rally for Evan Gershkovich, Jewish journalist jailed in Russia
8 May 2023
The Jewish Federations of North America is organizing an online rally to advocate for the release of Evan Gershkovich, a Jewish Wall Street Journal reporter ...
8 May 2023
Call Me Back
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The Invisible Primary - with Mike Murphy
8 May 2023
Mike Murphy delves into the early stages of the 2024 presidential primaries, focusing on what he calls the "invisible primary" and the dynamics affecting can...
8 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How two Canadian Jewish politicians navigated King Charles’s coronation
8 May 2023
Manitoba's Lieutenant Governor, Anita Neville, expressed admiration for King Charles after meeting him in person and discussing various topics, confident in ...
8 May 2023
Torah 101
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#72: The Variability of Messiah
8 May 2023
In this podcast episode, the variability of the Messiah is explored. Jewish life has been marked by a yearning for the arrival of the Messiah since the destr...
8 May 2023
Tablet
You Are Not Destined to Live in Quiet Times
8 May 2023
The COVID pandemic and the rise of AI have challenged the belief in American technological progress stagnating. While some argued that current technologies w...
8 May 2023
Tablet
The Waiter
8 May 2023
The article discusses David Mogentale, a waiter at Barney Greengrass on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, who is known for his brusque and playful style. It ...
8 May 2023
Tablet
Bill Farley’s Band of Brothers
8 May 2023
"I Wanted to Be a Man With a Gun" is a documentary film by Bill Farley that explores the experiences of three American soldiers, Paul Mico, Harold Kozloff, a...
8 May 2023
Forward
Does the Orthodox ChatGPT think women can be rabbis?
5 May 2023
FrumGPT, an Orthodox chatbot based on rabbinic tradition and developed by Eli Hochberg, asserts that women should not serve as rabbis in line with Orthodox b...
5 May 2023
Forward
News Quiz: Test your knowledge of Jewish stomach problems, King Charles' coronation and the new Epstein revelations
5 May 2023
This article titled "News Quiz: Test your knowledge of Jewish stomach problems, King Charles' coronation and the new Epstein revelations" appears to be a qui...
5 May 2023
Forward
Herschel Siegel was embraced by our Atlanta Orthodox community
5 May 2023
This article discusses a letter written by Jennifer Marks, a member of the Atlanta Orthodox community and a friend of the Siegel family. Marks agrees with an...
5 May 2023
Between The Lines
Confronting Polish Jewry’s Tragic Past
5 May 2023
The article discusses the author's experience visiting Auschwitz and reflects on the complex feelings surrounding confronting Poland's tragic past. It highli...
5 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Was Life Better 50 Years Ago?
5 May 2023
The podcast discusses a Pew Research poll revealing that a majority of Americans believe life was better 50 years ago despite challenges like a losing war, w...
5 May 2023
Halacha Headlines
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5/6/23 – Shiur 418 – What’s Shana Rishona about? Should it be spent in Ramat Eshkol/Yerushlayim on the parents’ tab?
5 May 2023
This text discusses various aspects of the concept of "Shana Rishona" or the first year of marriage in Jewish law and tradition. The discussion revolves arou...
5 May 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Mother's Boy - with special guest Howard Jacobson
5 May 2023
In a podcast episode titled "Mother's Boy," the hosts discuss the upcoming coronation of King Charles in London and the unique relationship between the King ...
5 May 2023
Tablet
Songs of Sugihara’s Survivors
5 May 2023
This article discusses the story of Chiune Sempo Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat in Lithuania during WWII who saved the lives of over 4,000 Jewish refugees by ...
5 May 2023
Tablet
Reviving the Springsteen Revival
5 May 2023
The article discusses the resurgence of the "hipster Springsteen revival" in the rock music scene. It highlights the influence of Bruce Springsteen on bands ...
5 May 2023
People of the Pod
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AJC CEO Ted Deutch on the Importance of Jewish American Heritage Month
4 May 2023
AJC CEO Ted Deutch reflects on the importance of Jewish American Heritage Month, highlighting the numerous contributions Jewish Americans have made as patrio...
4 May 2023
Tikvah
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Yaakov Amidror on Why He’s Arguing That Israel Must Prepare for War with Iran
4 May 2023
Yaakov Amidror, former national security advisor of Israel, argues that Israel must prepare for war with Iran, even without American assistance. He explains ...
4 May 2023
Tikvah
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Yaakov Amidror on Why He’s Arguing That Israel Must Prepare for War with Iran
4 May 2023
Yaakov Amidror, former national security advisor of Israel, recently stated that Israel must prepare for the possibility of war with Iran, even without Ameri...
4 May 2023
Bonjour Chai
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Secular? I Hardly Even Know Her
4 May 2023
Mark Oppenheimer, a former host of the Unorthodox podcast and editor at Tablet, wrote a letter challenging New York Times columnist Jessica Grose's view on a...
4 May 2023
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to veteran journalist Biranit Goren: Media-made parallel universes
4 May 2023
Biranit Goren discusses the evolution and impact of Israel's Hebrew-language media landscape, with a focus on how Channel 14's rise parallels Fox News in sha...
4 May 2023
Jewish History Uncensored
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#137 - R Elimelech’s Tzetil
4 May 2023
This episode delves into the teachings of R Elimelech's renowned Tzetil Katan, exploring how these lessons can be practically understood and applied in our l...
4 May 2023
Forward
His art is chock-full of American pop culture references, so why is it more popular abroad?
4 May 2023
Artist Jonathan Horowitz's work is characterized by its use of American pop culture references. Despite this, he finds that his art is more popular abroad th...
4 May 2023
Israel Policy Pod
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Ghosts of Beirut
4 May 2023
Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts Israeli journalist and Fauda co-creator Avi Issacharoff on a recent episode to talk about Issacharoff's upcoming ...
4 May 2023
Israel Policy Pod
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Ghosts of Beirut
4 May 2023
The podcast episode features Neri Zilber hosting Avi Issacharoff, the co-creator of "Fauda," as they discuss his new show called "Ghosts of Beirut." The show...
4 May 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “Declarations” Edition
4 May 2023
In this podcast episode, Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron discuss two main topics. Firstly, they talk about a protest in Jerusalem with over 200,000 people exp...
4 May 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “Declarations” Edition
4 May 2023
Journalists Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron delve into discussing two significant topics: the support for Netanyahu's judicial reforms with a large gathering ...
4 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Putin on the Blitz
4 May 2023
TV showrunner and Hollywood columnist Rob Long shares his perspective on the Hollywood writers' strike, revealing his surprising willingness to participate. ...
4 May 2023
Jewish Currents
Yentl Meltdown - A trans writer wrestles with the classic Barbra Streisand movie <em>Yentl</em>.
4 May 2023
In this article, the author discusses their personal experience as a trans writer wrestling with the classic movie "Yentl" starring Barbra Streisand. They ex...
4 May 2023
The Habura
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Miqra Study (Nebi'im, Book of Joshua) - Rabbi Joseph Dweck
4 May 2023
Rabbi Joseph Dweck leads a Miqra study on the Book of Joshua. This study is part of an online Bet Midrash with international students, aiming to understand G...
4 May 2023
Jewish History Nerds
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Emma Goldman: Anarchism, Feminism...and Judaism?
4 May 2023
The podcast explores the life of Emma Goldman, a Jewish anarchist activist in early 20th-century America known for her contributions to feminism and the Amer...
4 May 2023