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Cary Nelson discusses the ideological decline in universities, particularly how anti-Zionism has contributed to current campus climates of ideological confor...

Cary Nelson discusses how universities have shifted from their foundational principles of free inquiry to embracing ideological conformity, driven partly by ...

AJ Edelman, the first Orthodox Jewish athlete in the Winter Olympics, shares insights from the World Bobsled Championships and highlights the challenges face...

Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz argues in favor of embracing dual loyalty for American Jews, advocating for simultaneous loyalty to both America and Israel as a harmoni...

Salvador Litvak, the "Accidental Talmudist," discusses his new film "Guns and Moses," about a small-town rabbi who becomes a gunslinger following an attack o...

Ilya Shapiro discusses the legal grounds for Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation from the U.S., emphasizing that it's a matter of immigration law violations due to ...

Journalist Eli Lake critiques Trump’s handling of Ukraine, highlighting missteps including potential appeasement towards Putin, while analyzing Israel’s stra...

In this episode, the team discusses the new streaming show 'Kugel,' a prequel to the popular series 'Shtisel.' Actress Hadas Yaron shares insights on her rol...

Yehonatan Indursky returns with a new prequel to 'Shtisel' called 'Kugel,' highlighting the rich narrative of Libbi and her father Nuchem Shtisel in Antwerp....

Dara Horn discusses the challenging realities of modern antisemitism while encouraging optimism for the Jewish future, as highlighted by her latest children'...

Renowned author Dara Horn shares her insights on dealing with the anger and frustration from recent events affecting the Jewish community and discusses her n...

Author Dara Horn discusses the collective anger of Jews following recent tragic events, offering insights into coping with antisemitism while maintaining hop...

Rabbi Irving Greenberg presents his thought-provoking theories on the evolution of Jewish theology and the possibility of reforming Orthodox Judaism to refle...

AJ Edelman, an Orthodox Jew and pilot of the Israeli bobsled team, discusses his journey to becoming a Winter Olympian and the challenges he faces in raising...

AJ Edelman, the first Orthodox Jew to compete in the Winter Olympics, discusses the challenges and triumphs of being an Israeli bobsledder and the cultural a...

AJ Edelman, the first Orthodox Jew to compete in the Winter Olympics, discusses his journey as an athlete, the challenges faced by Jewish athletes, and his m...

Jennifer Sey discusses her journey from a national gymnastics champion to a CEO advocating for women's rights in sports, emphasizing the challenges she faced...

Anna Goldfarb explores the intricacies of modern friendship, emphasizing the need for clear and meaningful connections in a digitally-driven world. She discu...

Journalist and friendship expert Anna Goldfarb discusses the complexities of maintaining and building friendships in modern times, emphasizing the need for m...

The episode features Tablet Magazine's Tony Badran discussing former President Trump's radical proposal to evacuate Gaza of its 1.8 million Palestinian resid...

Discussing Trump's proposal to resettle Palestinian residents from Gaza, Tony Badran argues the plan as generous yet controversial, challenging existing norm...

Ben M. Freeman discusses his new book, 'The Jews: An Indigenous People,' exploring the Jewish people's indigenous ties to Israel and the broader implications...

Ben Freeman discusses the indigenous identity of the Jewish people in connection to Israel, challenging prevailing narratives that frame Jews solely as a rel...

Spencer Klavan discusses the intersection of science and religion, exploring how modern scientific discoveries often echo ancient theological ideas. He chall...

Lisa Edelstein discusses her journey from a prominent 80s figure and actress to a painter whose Jewish identity deeply influences her art. In the episode, Ed...

Lisa Edelstein discusses her new art show, 'Dance Me to the End of the World,' emphasizing its Jewish themes and how her cultural heritage influences her wor...

British journalist Melanie Phillips critiques the mismanagement of the Rotherham scandal by authorities prioritizing multiculturalism over liberal democratic...

Melanie Phillips discusses the Rotherham child sex scandal and attributes its mishandling to the dangers of multiculturalism, arguing that this ideology unde...

Rabbi Marc Katz discusses the pragmatic approach of Yochanan ben Zakkai in preserving Jewish teachings by prioritizing the establishment of a school over sav...

Rabbi Marc Katz discusses the pragmatic decisions underlying rabbinic Judaism, focusing on Yohanan ben Zakkai's choice to prioritize establishing a school ov...

Gadi Taub expresses deep concerns over Israel's hostage swap deal with Hamas, criticizing it as a strategic defeat and a threat to Israeli security. He highl...

Israeli journalist Gadi Taub voices his opposition to a recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, arguing that it undermines Israel's strategic go...

Wildfires in Los Angeles have upended daily life, with numerous Jewish families and synagogues among those affected. The community's response is built on tra...

Los Angeles is facing severe challenges with ongoing wildfires that have devastated homes and synagogues, prompting an outpour of community support and highl...

R.R. Reno and Liel Leibovitz explore the complexities of forgiveness in contemporary society, discussing how forgiveness can be reconciled with justice and a...

R.R. Reno, editor of First Things Magazine, discusses the transformative potential of forgiveness in a tumultuous world with Liel Leibovitz. They explore how...

In the midst of devastating wildfires across Los Angeles, Rabbi Beau Shapiro discusses with the hosts how the Jewish community is responding and finding ways...

As devastating wildfires sweep across Los Angeles, Rabbi Beau Shapiro discusses the Jewish community's efforts to cope with the uncertainty and loss. There i...

In the face of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Rabbi Beau Shapiro discusses the powerlessness and communal support felt within the Jewish community. Ev...

Rabbi Gil Student, a prominent voice in Orthodox Judaism, discusses how the Haredi community responds to modernity and technology, emphasizing the importance...

Rabbi Gil Student discusses the impact of technology on Orthodox Judaism, arguing for a balanced approach that embraces digital tools while maintaining relig...

Jesse Eisenberg discusses his new film, "A Real Pain," which explores themes of grief and memory against a Holocaust backdrop, portraying these weighty topic...

The episode explores the Jewish perspective on New Year's celebrations, discussing how Rosh Hashanah differs from and compares to the secular New Year. Wayne...

Rosh Hashanah and the secular New Year are explored through contrasting practices and meanings, with emphasis on empathy as a collective Jewish resolution. T...

Alex Weiser discusses the impact and adaptation of the Yiddish lullaby "Rozhinkes mit Mandlen" from its folk origins to its influence on modern classical mus...

Pulitzer Prize finalist Alex Weiser engages listeners with an exploration of the Yiddish lullaby “Rozhinkes mit Mandlen” and its influence on Jewish and clas...

Jeremy Dauber explores the intersection of Holocaust trauma and horror in Sidney Lumet's 1964 film The Pawnbroker, discussing its portrayal of Sol Nazerman's...

The discovery of kvitlekh, 19th-century petitions to Rabbi Elijah Guttmacher, offers rare insights into Jewish life in Eastern Europe, revealing personal and...

Exploring the spiritual resonance and themes of Bruce Springsteen's song "Thunder Road," Rabbis Elliot Cosgrove and Neil Zuckerman draw parallels between Spr...

Historian Adam Teller unravels Nathan Hanover's 17th-century text, The Abyss of Despair, detailing the Jewish experience during the Chmelnitski Revolt and th...