Actor David Duchovny explored his Jewish heritage on the show "Finding Your Roots."

The author reflects on his experience of sitting shiva, the Jewish mourning practice, following his mother's death and how it affected his ability to watch the movie "Back to the Future Part II" when it was released.

This text is the first chapter of a poem called "Eugene Nadelman: A Tale of the 1980s in Verse."

In this discussion, the issue of Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) aggression against American Jews celebrating a Bar Mitzvah at the egalitarian section of the Western Wall is explored.

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron engage in a discussion covering Yair Lapid becoming Israel's 14th Prime Minister, the trending topic of menstruation in Israel, and the unsettling incident of Haredi thugs disrupting ceremonies at the Western Wall.

Tablet, a Jewish media outlet, is celebrating its 13th anniversary, comparing it to a bar mitzvah.

This article discusses the connection between poet-singer Leonard Cohen and Congregation Shaar Hashomayim in Montreal.

"Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" is a new HBO Max series focusing on the 1980s "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers, featuring iconic figures like Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Paul Westhead, and Pat Riley.

A new organization called Bruchim aims to normalize the decision not to circumcise Jewish boys and hopes that synagogues will be more welcoming for families who make this choice.

This piece is a contemplation on the significance of a name, specifically in the context of the Holocaust.

In a Bar Mitzvah-themed episode, the discussion revolves around Netanyahu's political rivals outsmarting him in a crucial vote with a sly wink, raising questions about his power.

Jon Ossoff, a 33-year-old documentary film producer, is on the verge of potentially winning a U.S. Senate seat, which would have significant implications in a region historically plagued by antisemitism.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many bar and bat mitzvah celebrations have been disrupted or adapted to virtual platforms such as Zoom.

This article explores an obscure minhag (custom) related to wearing tefillin, specifically the practice of not eating or drinking until the impressions of the tefillin straps have disappeared from one's arm.

The text delves into the intricate relationship between Jews and shoes, exploring the myriad rules and customs surrounding footwear, from religious practices of when to remove or wear shoes in the presence of God, to personal reflections on the significance of footwear in Jewish culture.

Comedian Nick Kroll joins the Unorthodox podcast to discuss 'Big Mouth,' his Netflix animated show about puberty and its Jewish influences, including memories from his Jewish day school.

The text explores a dilemma faced by a family moving to Israel before their son's bar mitzvah, leading to a halakhic query about which Torah portion the boy should read on his birthday.

In episode 175 of Unorthodox, the hosts feature David Rossmer and Steve Rosen, co-writers and co-stars of the Off-Broadway play The Other Josh Cohen, sharing their journey from meeting at a performing arts camp to collaborating on the musical.

The text explores the author's encounters with the divine, often through psychedelic experiences, questioning the relationship between man and God in Judaism.

Kate Spade, the iconic designer known for her chic and colorful handbags, passed away at 55 in an apparent suicide, leaving a profound impact on those who grew up with her brand as a status symbol in the late 90s and early 2000s.

Before Tiffany Haddish became a famous actress and comedian, she used to perform at comedy clubs in Los Angeles and also did clean sets at bar and bat mitzvahs.

Comedian and writer H. Alan Scott, who converted to Judaism at 31, is featured on the podcast talking about preparing for his bar mitzvah through immersion in Jewish life, captured in the documentary "Latter Day Jew" by Aliza Rosen.

Rabbi Brent Chaim Spodek from Beacon Hebrew Alliance discusses bringing Judaism into daily life through initiatives like Soul Strolls in the Hudson Valley woods, challenging traditional practices such as watching movies on Shabbat and reimagining the bar mitzvah tradition.

In episode 51 of "Get Your (Scape)goat," the podcast features Deena Gottlieb, a first-year reform rabbinical student, discussing her experiences in Israel and her path to becoming a reform rabbi.

Adult bar or bat mitzvah ceremonies are becoming increasingly common among Jewish converts who missed the opportunity to have the ceremony as teenagers due to various reasons, such as family circumstances, the Holocaust, or conversion to Judaism later in life.