Forward
Bans on drag performers are direct attacks on trans people
9 Mar 2023
This op-ed criticizes the misleading and distracting nature of a recent article that discusses Tennessee's new anti-drag laws in relation to Purim celebratio...
9 Mar 2023
On the Nose
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The Trouble with Germany, Part II
9 Mar 2023
This article discusses the crackdown on Palestinian speech and activism in Germany. The German parliament passed a resolution declaring the BDS movement anti...
9 Mar 2023
Jewish History Uncensored
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#130 - Chassidus and Haskala II - Background
9 Mar 2023
This text discusses the interaction between Chassidus and Haskala in Czarist Russia, noting that Chassidus responded better to the challenges posed by Haskal...
9 Mar 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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A conversation with Canada’s oldest Conservative rabbi, Erwin Schild, on the occasion of his 103rd birthday
9 Mar 2023
Erwin Schild, Canada's oldest living Conservative rabbi at 103, was interviewed in his Toronto home where he has resided since 1947. Schild's remarkable jour...
9 Mar 2023
Unorthodox
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Tuning In: Ep. 352
9 Mar 2023
In episode 352 of Unorthodox, the hosts stream "History of the World, Part II" and feature Jeremy Dauber, a Jewish comedy expert discussing his book on Mel B...
9 Mar 2023
Unorthodox
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Tuning In: Ep. 352
9 Mar 2023
In episode 352 of the Unorthodox podcast, the hosts interview Jewish comedy expert Jeremy Dauber about his new book, "Mel Brooks: Disobedient Jew." They also...
9 Mar 2023
Lehrhaus
The Shepherd’s Veil
9 Mar 2023
The text tells the story of Moses reflecting on his journey as the leader of the Jewish people. He remembers his encounter with God at the burning bush, wher...
9 Mar 2023
Tablet
Treason of the Science Journals
9 Mar 2023
The article discusses how the flow of information during the COVID-19 pandemic was compromised, with senior public health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fa...
9 Mar 2023
Tablet
Protest Porn
9 Mar 2023
The author reflects on their past article expressing fear and loathing towards the president-elect in 2016, realizing that it lacked useful analysis and was ...
9 Mar 2023
Tablet
The Lower East Side Madam
9 Mar 2023
Rosie Hertz, known as the Lower East Side Madam, was a Jewish immigrant who ran a successful brothel operation in New York City from the late 1880s to around...
9 Mar 2023
Tablet
The Beginning of the End of Israel’s ‘Grand Coalitions’
9 Mar 2023
The current political crisis in Israel presents an opportunity to dismantle the flawed structure of the Knesset's grand coalitions that have connected the ce...
9 Mar 2023
Forward
ADL quiet on details of internal investigation prompted by Fox News
8 Mar 2023
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) launched an internal investigation after Fox News criticized some of its educational materials for allegedly including progr...
8 Mar 2023
Forward
Pennsylvania’s Mastriano, accused of antisemitism in run for governor, now eyes Senate seat
8 Mar 2023
Doug Mastriano, a controversial figure accused of antisemitic behavior during his 2022 Pennsylvania gubernatorial campaign, is considering a 2024 Senate run ...
8 Mar 2023
People of the Pod
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Women's History Month: Meet Felice Gaer, Human Rights Champion
8 Mar 2023
Felice Gaer, the director of American Jewish Committee's Jacob Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human Rights, is a leading advocate for women's rig...
8 Mar 2023
Forward
A Purim costume spoofing police brutality triggers concerns about racism and insensitivity
8 Mar 2023
A photo of two girls dressed as a cop and prisoner for a Purim costume contest on the OnlySimchas website and Instagram page sparked controversy and concerns...
8 Mar 2023
Forward
I was priced out of spiraling Jerusalem. I got a second lease on life in Haifa
8 Mar 2023
The author discusses their experience of being priced out of Jerusalem and finding a new home in Haifa. They highlight the different atmosphere and sense of ...
8 Mar 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Biden's Medicare Demagoguery
8 Mar 2023
In a recent podcast episode, Joe Biden's op-ed in the New York Times discussing Medicare reforms is critiqued while also touching on the topics of Fox News a...
8 Mar 2023
Forward
What ever became of the cat in ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’?
8 Mar 2023
In this article, the author discusses the fate of the cat, Mouschi, in the stage production of The Diary of Anne Frank. Contrary to expectations, Mouschi was...
8 Mar 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Why this doctor wants women to go for breast cancer screening at age 40, not wait 'til 50
8 Mar 2023
Dr. Paula Gordon, a respected radiologist and breast cancer specialist, advocates for beginning breast cancer screening at age 40 instead of waiting until 50...
8 Mar 2023
Tablet
Blinken Builds a Palestinian Hezbollah in the West Bank
8 Mar 2023
The article discusses a plan by the Biden administration to create a 5,000-strong Palestinian force in the West Bank that would supposedly fight terrorism. T...
8 Mar 2023
Forward
Disability rights advocate Judy Heumann transformed my sons' lives — and mine
7 Mar 2023
Judy Heumann, a renowned disability rights activist, had a profound impact on the lives of the author's two sons, one of whom has a rare genetic mutation. Th...
7 Mar 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Dems Have a Crime Problem, GOP Has a January 6 Problem
7 Mar 2023
In a recent podcast, the discussion highlighted how extremists on the Left pose a challenge for Joe Biden in addressing crime issues, while individuals like ...
7 Mar 2023
Haaretz Weekly
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When Israel's Mossad chief met Vladimir Putin for the first time
7 Mar 2023
In this episode of Haaretz Weekly, Efraim Halevy, former chief of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, recounts his first meeting with Russian President Vlad...
7 Mar 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Why this Oshawa man is calling out the three Conservative MPs who met with far-right German politician
7 Mar 2023
Three Conservative MPs, including Dr. Colin Carrie from Oshawa, recently met with far-right German politician Christine Anderson, a member of the Alternative...
7 Mar 2023
Tablet
‘In the Basement,’ a Short Story by Isaac Babel
7 Mar 2023
The narrator, a young boy prone to lying, befriends Mark Borgman, the top student in their class. Mark invites the narrator to his wealthy home, where his fa...
7 Mar 2023
Tablet
The Flavors of Netivot
7 Mar 2023
Netivot, a city in southern Israel, is known for its North African culinary heritage. Originally established as an immigrant absorption camp, Netivot grew in...
7 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Everyday Kindness – March 2023
6 Mar 2023
In this article, a story is shared about an act of kindness that took place on erev Pesach. Shira's mother had passed away in Arizona, and she had to quickly...
6 Mar 2023
Israel Policy Pod
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Start-Up Nation Revolts
6 Mar 2023
In this discussion, tech journalist Amir Mizroch and policy advisor Neri Zilber delve into the Israeli tech sector's involvement in the protest movement agai...
6 Mar 2023
Israel Policy Pod
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Start-Up Nation Revolts
6 Mar 2023
In a discussion between tech journalist Amir Mizroch and policy advisor Neri Zilber, the focus is on the Israeli tech sector's involvement in protesting the ...
6 Mar 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Trump, Fauci, and the War in Iraq
6 Mar 2023
Eli Lake discusses his article "The Iraq War, 20 Years Later" on a podcast, but first, the conversation touches on Donald Trump's recent speech at CPAC and a...
6 Mar 2023
Forward
Sturdy, versatile, affordable, Jewish and universal, cabbage — yes, cabbage — is having a moment
6 Mar 2023
Cabbage, a versatile and affordable vegetable, has long been a staple in Jewish cuisine across Europe, America, the Middle East, and beyond. It is a member o...
6 Mar 2023
Forward
Brave Jewish women inspired me to start the 9-5 movement
6 Mar 2023
The author, Ellen Cassedy, reflects on her grandfather's stories about Rose Schneiderman, a Jewish activist who fought for the rights of garment industry wor...
6 Mar 2023
Tel Aviv Review
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Public Enemy No. 1
6 Mar 2023
In her memoir "Who Do You Think You Are," Yuli Novak, the former director of Breaking the Silence, an organization of IDF veterans, discusses her leadership ...
6 Mar 2023
Tel Aviv Review
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Public Enemy No. 1
6 Mar 2023
In her memoir, "Who Do You Think You Are," Yuli Novak, the former director of Breaking the Silence, an IDF veterans organization, shares her reflections on h...
6 Mar 2023
Call Me Back
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Western ideas at their best & why they're under attack - with Eric Cohen
6 Mar 2023
In this episode, Eric Cohen explores the foundations of Western civilization through the prism of Jewish and classical education, arguing for its revival as ...
6 Mar 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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After hamantashen, the only kosher bakery on Vancouver Island is making its mark—with a challah-donut
6 Mar 2023
My Way Bikery, the only kosher bakery in Victoria, B.C., offers traditional Purim hamantashen cookies and a unique creation called the challnut, a donut made...
6 Mar 2023
Jewish Review of Books
Purim at JRB
6 Mar 2023
The Jewish Review of Books has compiled three humorous reviews for Purim. The first review rates various famous "Brooks," including Mel Brooks and Brooks Bro...
6 Mar 2023
Tablet
Remembering a CIA Coup in Iran That Never Was
6 Mar 2023
The article discusses the events surrounding the ousting of Iranian prime minister Mohammed Mossadegh in August 1953. The author argues that the commonly hel...
6 Mar 2023
Tablet
How U.S. Ambassador Tom Nides Became Israel’s Arsonist-in-Chief
6 Mar 2023
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides is facing criticism for his involvement in domestic Israeli politics. Nides has been urging Prime Minister Benjamin Ne...
6 Mar 2023
Tablet
The Year We Hung Hitler
6 Mar 2023
The article discusses the complex place Purim occupied during the Holocaust. Despite the destruction and imminent danger faced by Jews, Purim was still celeb...
6 Mar 2023
Tablet
Collapse of the COVID Truth Regime
6 Mar 2023
The collapse of the COVID truth regime refers to the diminishing credibility and effectiveness of the mainstream narrative and censorship surrounding COVID-1...
6 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Centennial Spotlight: Nathan K. Gross (1911-1985)
5 Mar 2023
Nathan K. Gross, also known as "Nator" or "Mr. Kashrut," played a crucial role in establishing kashrut certification in America. Despite lacking formal relig...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
The Torah Revival in Ukraine
5 Mar 2023
Since the fall of Communism in Ukraine, there has been a revival of Jewish life and observance in the country. Many Jews, particularly those from non-religio...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Albert Reichmann, z”l: Working behind the Scenes to Bring Jewry Back
5 Mar 2023
Albert Reichmann, a member of the Orthodox Jewish community, played a significant role in bringing Jewish education and heritage to Jews behind the Iron Curt...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
How the OU is Helping: Dispatch from Ukraine
5 Mar 2023
The OU's Community Projects and Partnerships Division has been working to support Jewish communities in Ukraine since the start of the war in 2022. They have...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
How the OU is Helping: Dispatch from Ukraine
5 Mar 2023
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine in 2022, the OU's Community Projects and Partnerships Division has been working with partner organizations to suppo...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Inflation Update: Will Pesach Prices Be Different This Year?
5 Mar 2023
This article discusses the impact of inflation on Pesach food prices. The worldwide inflation and shortage of food, caused by factors such as the Covid outbr...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
How Not to Break the Bank This Pesach
5 Mar 2023
In this article, Stacey Zrihen, a certified financial planner, provides tips for having a budget-friendly Pesach. She emphasizes the need for planning and ma...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
What Artificial Intelligence Teaches Us about What it Means to be Human
5 Mar 2023
The article explores the question of what it means to be human in the context of artificial intelligence (AI). While there is no scientific test or agreed-up...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Halachic Smarts About Smart Technology
5 Mar 2023
The article discusses the question of whether using voice-activated technology, such as OK, Google, is permissible on Shabbat. The author explores the Gemara...
5 Mar 2023