Max Stern, a Jewish art dealer whose gallery in Dusseldorf was seized by the Nazis, had one of his stolen paintings, "Portrait of the Artists Children," by Wilhelm von Schadow, returned to the City of Dusseldorf by his heirs nearly 90 years later.

The podcast episode discusses the response to a previous episode on kosher food ethics, with a focus on Montreal's Vaad Ha'ir defending the high cost of kosher meat, receiving criticism for what some saw as propaganda.

In episode 212 of "Speak Your Mind," two guests share their insights.

Dr. Amir Locker-Biletzky, a post-doctoral fellow at Concordia University, explores the Israeli Communist Party's reflection on its members' involvement in the Spanish Civil War's fight against Fascism, highlighting the cult-like atmosphere it fostered.

Prof. Csaba Nikolenyi of Concordia University and the Azrieli Institute of Israel Studies discusses with host Gilad Halpern the impact of party swapping on Israel's political stability.

Dr. Aidan Beatty, an expert in Irish and Jewish nationalisms, highlights the similarities between Zionism and Irish nationalism in a discussion with host Gilad Halpern.

Professor Meir Amor, a Mizrahi activist and sociologist at Concordia University, discusses the Mizrahi struggle with host Gilad Halpern, shedding light on the beneficiaries and victims of Ashkenazi privilege in Israel.