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Storytelling at the Seder: <em>Lesaper, Lehaggid,</em> and the Purpose of the Haggadah
30 Mar 2023
The article explores the storytelling role of the Haggadah during the Passover Seder, examining the expectations versus the textual offerings, particularly f...
30 Mar 2023
Unorthodox
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In Bloom: Ep. 355
30 Mar 2023
In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore various topics including kosher cooking with Chanie Apfelbaum of Busy in Brooklyn, who discusses her new coo...
30 Mar 2023
Tablet
By a Hair
30 Mar 2023
The author shares their personal experience of dealing with white hair and the insecurities it brought them. They reflect on the Tractate Nazir, which discus...
30 Mar 2023
Jewish Insider
Chicago’s Jewish community could swing mayoral race
30 Mar 2023
As Chicago's mayoral election nears, candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson are actively courting the Jewish community, recognizing its potential influen...
30 Mar 2023
Forward
I'm a junior in high school. Why do I need to apologize for Israel?
29 Mar 2023
The author, a Jewish high school student, expresses her frustration with feeling the need to apologize for Israel and justify her complicated feelings about ...
29 Mar 2023
Forward
10 Passover recipes guaranteed to spice up your Seder table
29 Mar 2023
This article provides a list of ten Passover recipes to add variety to your Seder table. The recipes include Tequila-marinated chicken cutlets, Turkish lamb ...
29 Mar 2023
Forward
You say matzah — and matzo and matzuh and matzee and more
29 Mar 2023
In response to a recent column about how the Forward should spell the name of the unleavened bread product eaten during Passover, readers shared their prefer...
29 Mar 2023
Menschwarmers
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S4E4 - Meet the Canadian who brought ice hockey to Israel
29 Mar 2023
Paul Shindman, a Canadian expat, established the Israel Ice Hockey and Figure Skating Association in 1988, kickstarting the growth of ice hockey in Israel. A...
29 Mar 2023
For Heaven's Sake
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What Happens Next?
29 Mar 2023
The recent massive protests in Israel have caused Netanyahu's government to halt its judicial reform plans temporarily. Questions arise about the trustworthi...
29 Mar 2023
For Heaven's Sake
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What Happens Next?
29 Mar 2023
The recent protests in Israel have led to a pause in the government's judicial reform, raising questions about whether the current government can be trusted ...
29 Mar 2023
Forward
The crucial Jewish ingredient that you probably don't think of as a Jewish ingredient
29 Mar 2023
Eggs are a versatile and important ingredient in Jewish cuisine. They are considered a parve protein, meaning they can be consumed with both dairy and meat m...
29 Mar 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Enough With the Ice Cream, Mr. President
29 Mar 2023
The podcast criticizes President Joe Biden for making ice cream jokes and anti-Republican remarks in response to a school shooting in Nashville, questioning ...
29 Mar 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Does your Passover haggadah need an update? This author thinks so
29 Mar 2023
Pearl Richman, a retired teacher, has created two new inclusive haggadot for Passover, aimed at modern families and designed to better engage young people in...
29 Mar 2023
Lehrhaus
Rabbi Yohanan Reads the Book of Job
29 Mar 2023
Rabbi Yohanan, a sage in the third century CE, repeatedly teaches the book of Job and concludes with the idea that everyone, both humans and animals, are des...
29 Mar 2023
Tablet
The Russo-Ukrainian War Through a Historian’s Eyes
29 Mar 2023
The Russo-Ukrainian War has deep historical roots and is influenced by conflicting narratives about the region's history. The area that is now Ukraine has be...
29 Mar 2023
Tablet
Iran and Persia
29 Mar 2023
This article discusses the importance of the name "Persia" in relation to Iran. The author reflects on a conversation they had with an Iranian actress about ...
29 Mar 2023
Tablet
A Guide to Understanding the Hoax of the Century
29 Mar 2023
The text discusses the phenomenon of disinformation and the government's response to it in the United States. It begins by comparing the accusations of Russi...
29 Mar 2023
Jewish History Uncensored
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#133 - Relating to & Understanding Lessons of The Exodus
28 Mar 2023
In this podcast episode, the focus is on understanding and relating to the lessons of The Exodus. The episode explores why people find it challenging to conn...
28 Mar 2023
Forward
Jimmy Carter built strong bridges to American Jews — and tested their patience
28 Mar 2023
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, is a complex figure in the Jewish community due to his efforts and controversies. His presidency was m...
28 Mar 2023
Forward
Hollywood goddess Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian Jew who pined for Vienna but hid her religion
28 Mar 2023
The exhibition "Hedy Lamarr: Actress Inventor Viennese" at the Austrian Cultural Forum in New York explores the life of Austrian Jewish actress Hedy Lamarr. ...
28 Mar 2023
Call Me Back
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Special Episode: Update on Israel's political crisis
28 Mar 2023
In this special episode, Dan Senor joins the Commentary Magazine podcast to discuss the ongoing political and judicial crisis in Israel, highlighting the com...
28 Mar 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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“There’s a Lot of Ruin in a Nation”
28 Mar 2023
The podcast discusses the recent school shooting in Nashville and emphasizes the need to safeguard vulnerable institutions from similar attacks in the future...
28 Mar 2023
Forward
I was saying kaddish without mourning — until a song opened my heart
28 Mar 2023
In this personal essay, Joshua Metzger reflects on his experience of saying kaddish, the Jewish prayer for mourners, after the death of his mother. He descri...
28 Mar 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Special Update: Chaos in Israel
28 Mar 2023
In a recent update on the chaotic events in Israel, Yonit and Jonathan discuss a tumultuous 24 hours which involved mass protests after the defense minister ...
28 Mar 2023
Between The Lines
Israel Already Has A Blueprint For A Constitution
28 Mar 2023
Legal experts argue that Israel's current crises, such as religion-state conflict and the lack of checks and balances, stem from the absence of a Constitutio...
28 Mar 2023
18forty
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When A Child Intermarries
28 Mar 2023
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, the topic of intermarriage is discussed through the perspectives of individuals who have experienced it firsthand. Th...
28 Mar 2023
18forty
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When A Child Intermarries
28 Mar 2023
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, the topic of intergenerational divergence in the context of intermarriage is discussed. The podcast features intervie...
28 Mar 2023
Tablet
Supersized Seders
28 Mar 2023
Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, Thailand's chief rabbi and head Chabad-Lubavitch emissary, organizes supersized Seders in Thailand to accommodate the large number ...
28 Mar 2023
Tablet
Disinfo Dictionary
28 Mar 2023
The "Disinfo Dictionary" provides brief descriptions of various terms related to disinformation, censorship, and government control over media and informatio...
28 Mar 2023
Tablet
America’s Original Bestselling Haggadah
28 Mar 2023
Published in 1904, Mrs. Philip Cowen's "The Seder Service for Passover Eve in the Home" quickly became a popular and bestselling Haggadah in America, selling...
28 Mar 2023
Israel Policy Pod
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The Israeli Spring
27 Mar 2023
In the wake of mass protests and public anger, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to suspend his plan to undermine the country's judicial ...
27 Mar 2023
Israel Policy Pod
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The Israeli Spring
27 Mar 2023
After facing mass demonstrations for three months and backlash over firing Defense Minister Yoav Galant, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to ...
27 Mar 2023
Forward
Food writer Alison Roman makes a comeback — and a brisket for Passover
27 Mar 2023
Alison Roman, a popular food writer, is making a comeback with her new cookbook, Sweet Enough, which is already a bestseller. The cookbook focuses on dessert...
27 Mar 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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On the ground of Israel’s historic protests as judicial reforms paused:'This is our 1948 all over again’
27 Mar 2023
Amid significant protests in Israel over judicial reforms proposed by Prime Minister Netanyahu, including a strike that paralyzed the country, Netanyahu agre...
27 Mar 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Protests in Israel Come to a Head
27 Mar 2023
Dan Senor discusses the recent protests in Israel, focusing on the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and the challenges confronting Prime Minister B...
27 Mar 2023
Call Me Back
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US-China De-escalation? (& the latest on covid's origin) -- with Josh Rogin
27 Mar 2023
In this episode, Josh Rogin discusses the complexities and challenges of U.S.-China relations, particularly focusing on the Biden administration's recent eff...
27 Mar 2023
Haaretz Weekly
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The urgent warning Netanyahu doesn't want to hear
27 Mar 2023
Professor Karnit Flug, the former governor of the Bank of Israel, has expressed concern about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial judicial over...
27 Mar 2023
Tel Aviv Review
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Judaism and Liberalism: Brothers From Another Mother
27 Mar 2023
Dr. Shivi Greenfield explores the relationship between Judaism and Liberalism in his book "Judaism and Liberalism: A Metaphysical Tale of Two Siblings," sugg...
27 Mar 2023
Tel Aviv Review
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Judaism and Liberalism: Brothers From Another Mother
27 Mar 2023
Dr Shivi Greenfield argues in his book, "Judaism and Liberalism: A Metaphysical Tale of Two Siblings," that Judaism and liberalism can coexist and have a com...
27 Mar 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Jewish agencies delivering thousands of Passover food boxes to Canada’s needy amid rising inflation
27 Mar 2023
Jewish social services agencies in Canada are experiencing a surge in demand for Passover food boxes due to rising inflation, with increases seen in Ottawa, ...
27 Mar 2023
Forward
Will Robert Kraft's $25m ad campaign against antisemitism work?
27 Mar 2023
Billionaire Jewish businessman Robert Kraft plans to spend $25 million on a public awareness campaign against antisemitism, flooding television airwaves with...
27 Mar 2023
Tablet
Sounds of the Seder
27 Mar 2023
The article discusses the sound and atmosphere of the Passover Seder, comparing it to the Christmas season. It highlights a comedy sketch from the 1970s that...
27 Mar 2023
Tablet
The Inner Life of Gender
27 Mar 2023
The article discusses the concept of gender and its ideological implications. It explores how gender has become a prominent aspect of identity and how it is ...
27 Mar 2023
Tablet
The Disappearing of a Great American Novel
27 Mar 2023
In this article, the author discusses a novel called "Crazy Sorrow" that they believe is one of the most beautifully written and American novels of the last ...
27 Mar 2023
Culturally Jewish
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Trailer: Culturally Jewish
24 Mar 2023
"Culturally Jewish" is a trailer featuring actors David Sklar and Ilana Zackon who engage with various creative Jews in Canada's arts community to explore th...
24 Mar 2023
Forward
'A very, very dangerous situation': An Israeli journalist’s key takeaways from recent protests
24 Mar 2023
Massive protests have erupted in Israel, with hundreds of thousands of people opposing proposed legislative changes that would weaken the judicial system and...
24 Mar 2023
Forward
News Quiz: Test your knowledge of kashering and car washing
24 Mar 2023
This article discusses two different topics: kashering (the process of making utensils kosher) and car washing. It provides a quiz to test the reader's knowl...
24 Mar 2023
The Cholent
What the Founding Fathers Teach Us About Religious Freedom
24 Mar 2023
Isaac Amon, a lawyer and participant in JIMENA's Sephardic Leaders Fellowship, discusses the importance of religious freedom and how the Founding Fathers of ...
24 Mar 2023
Halacha Headlines
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3/25/23 – Shiur 413 – How not to go to jail
24 Mar 2023
In this Shiur (Jewish learning session), three speakers discuss how to avoid legal trouble and make responsible choices. They address common mistakes people ...
24 Mar 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Israel, TikTok, Fetterman, Banks
24 Mar 2023
The text discusses various topics including the situation in Israel, a hearing on TikTok, ongoing issues involving John Fetterman, and a banking story. It su...
24 Mar 2023