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The episode explores the complex question of Jewish identity, examining elements like lineage, religion, race, ethnicity, and connection to Israel. Scholars ...

Jews worldwide have developed diverse head covering customs, such as yarmulkes, hats, wigs, and scarves, which reflect gender roles, assimilation, and identi...

The AJS Critical Sources Podcast, a new addition to the Adventures in Jewish Studies lineup, features Jewish studies scholars delving into significant source...

In this episode, the focus is on the role of Yiddish-speaking immigrants in the American garment industry and their efforts to fight for workers' rights. The...

In this episode, host Avishay Artsy discusses with educators Sarah Ellen Zarrow and Jody Spiegel the topic of Holocaust education in response to the rising a...

This episode of Adventures in Jewish Studies examines the experiences of Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews who migrated to various American colonies in the late s...

In this episode, the hosts and scholars delve into the significance of Jewish pilgrimages worldwide. These pilgrimages are not just about reaching a physical...

In this episode, host Avishay Artsy speaks with guest scholars Clémence Boulouque and Hartley Lachter about the multifaceted nature of Kabbalah. They discuss...

In this episode, the Talmud's prohibition of sorcery is explored alongside the presence of magic in Jewish history. The discussion delves into various aspect...

In this episode, the host and guest scholars discuss the construction of gender in Judaism. They examine the "seven genders of the Talmud" and discuss the ex...

In this discussion, scholars Laura S. Lieber and Judah Cohen, along with host Avishay Artsy, delve into the significance of Kol Nidre - the opening prayer re...

In this episode of Adventures in Jewish Studies, host Avishay Artsy and guest scholars Julia Watts Belser and nili Broyer discuss the connection between Jewi...

In this episode, a discussion takes place on the future of kosher food. The scholars explore various questions such as the kosher status of bugs, CBD/THC edi...

The podcast episode explores the topic of Jewish Honor Courts that took place in post-World War II Europe and Israel. These courts were established to addres...

In this discussion, scholars Adrienne Krone and Hava Tirosh-Samuelson explore the concept of the Shmita year, a biblical mandate for a year of rest during wh...

Israeli pop music has undergone constant evolution, reflecting the complex and ever-changing history of Israel. Uri Dorchin and Daniel Stein Kokin explore th...

In this episode, host Jeremy Shere and guest scholar Keren R. McGinity discuss the rising rate of intermarriage among American Jews. They address the concern...

The first American bat mitzvah occurred on March 18, 1922, marking its upcoming 100th anniversary. Scholars Carole Balin, Melissa R. Klapper, and Deborah Wax...

In this episode, Theatre Dybbuk and a panel of guest scholars discuss Henry Ford's publication of "The International Jew: The World's Foremost Problem." This...

In this text, the authors challenge the assumption that Jews and Persians have always been enemies, while acknowledging the modern Iranian government's anti-...

In this episode of the Adventures in Jewish Studies podcast series, guest scholar Tanhum Yoreh explores the concept of a Jewish environmental ethic. He discu...

In this episode, the focus is on the trend of American Jews predominantly voting for the Democratic Party. While the Jewish vote used to be more diverse, wit...

This episode challenges the commonly held narrative surrounding Black-Jewish relations. While popular belief suggests that there was a strong alliance betwee...

In this episode, the history and significance of Jewish summer camp in American Jewish life are explored. From its beginnings in the 1920s, sleepaway camp be...

The Book of Ruth, read on Shavuot, tells the story of Ruth, a Moabite woman who marries an Israelite man and stays devoted to her mother-in-law after his dea...

The Passover Haggadah, a key text in Jewish liturgy, has evolved over time to cater to various traditions and sensibilities, from orthodox to modern. In this...

The podcast episode delves into the topic of Jewish languages with expert guests Sarah Bunin Benor, Alanna Cooper, and Vitaly Shalem, hosted by Jeremy Shere ...

The podcast episode discusses the life of Jean Carroll, a Jewish American female comedian from the 1950s who is likened to a precursor of the character Mrs. ...

The discussion explores the concept of messianism in Jewish history and thought, tracing it from the late 2nd Temple period in Roman-controlled Judea to mode...

The season one finale of Adventures in Jewish Studies delves into the complexities of Jewish identity and whiteness in America, highlighting the historical j...

Philip Roth's novel "Portnoy's Complaint" celebrates its 50th anniversary, unveiling a tale of Alexander Portnoy, a Jewish man grappling with his identity an...

The Yemenite Children Affair is explored in the context of Mizrahi Jewish history in Israel, where between 1948 and 1954, numerous babies of Mizrahi immigran...

In the podcast "The Origins of the Jews" by the Association for Jewish Studies, scholars from various fields such as history, archaeology, linguistics, and g...

"In the podcast "Appetizing: An American New York Jewish Food Tradition" by the Association for Jewish Studies, host Jeremy Shere delves into the history and...

The Adventures in Jewish Studies podcast, produced by the Association for Jewish Studies, offers engaging and informative discussions on various topics in Je...