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Tag: Current Events

0 Politics Communities

November "Ask Me Anything"

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 13 Nov

Peter Beinart opens up his monthly "Ask Me Anything" session, usually exclusive to Premium members, to a wider audience in light of significant current events in the US.

0 Torah Culture

The Book of Jonah is a guiding light in a storm-tossed world

Jewish Chronicle · 10 Oct

The article explores the enduring spiritual and ethical significance of the Book of Jonah, particularly amid the tumultuous contemporary setting of Jewish life post-October 7.

0 Television/Film Politics

Did a hit espionage thriller predict the Hezbollah pager attack?

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 18 Sep

The popular espionage series Tehran may have eerily foreshadowed real-life events with its storyline featuring a phone-triggered explosion to eliminate a target, which mirrors the recent pager attacks in Beirut linked to Hezbollah's adoption of outdated technology for security reasons.

0 Communities Leadership

For rabbis writing High Holiday sermons during the Israel-Hamas war, procrastination pays off

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 28 Aug

As rabbis prepare High Holiday sermons amid the Israel-Hamas war and upcoming U.S. presidential election, they navigate the challenge of rapidly evolving current events.

0 Torah History

Moshe Rabbeinu, Hater of Torah

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 2 Aug

The text discusses a page from a purported elucidation of the Torah, Chumash HaCharedim LDvar HaGedolim, claiming to be based on hidden Kabbalistic teachings known only to Torah sages.

0 History Politics

Rashid Khalidi on This Moment in Palestinian History

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 16 Jan

In this Zoom call, Columbia Professor Rashid Khalidi discusses the current state of Palestinian history.

0 History Culture

Season 3, Coming Next Week

Jewish History Nerds · 4 Jan

Jewish History Nerds teases its upcoming third season, promising to delve into compelling stories such as the life of Vladimir Jabotinsky and the unique legacy of a Hasidic woman who rose to the position of Rebbe.

0 Israel

Israel's War: What's Happened, What's Next.

Unorthodox · 9 Oct 2023

In response to the current situation in Israel, a special episode hosted by Tablet Magazine and moderated by Liel Liebovitz aims to address the background and questions surrounding the conflict.

0 Politics History

OK. So It Happened.

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 31 Mar 2023

The text mentions that Trump has been indicted and invites readers to listen to a discussion about it.

0 Politics History

Biden's Trip and the GOP's Reaction

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 21 Feb 2023

Matthew Continetti, now a permanent co-host, discusses President Biden's trip to Kyiv and Ron DeSantis's comments on it, drawing parallels between current American politics and the early 20th century.

0 Culture Politics

Fighting Vainly the Old Ennui

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 17 Jan 2023

The podcast discusses whether the current social malaise in America, characterized by phenomena like increased resignations and shoplifting, is a temporary January slump or a more prolonged period of depression.

0 Politics Communities

An Update on Ukraine and Iran

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 16 Nov 2022

Frederick Kagan, an expert from the Critical Threats Project, discusses the remarkable successes of Ukraine against the Russian military and the implications for the conflict's future.

0 Politics

There's Too Much News!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 7 Oct 2022

The podcast discusses the overwhelming amount of news stories, highlighting 18 different significant events from the previous day.

0 Politics Leadership

Unworkers of the World, Disunite!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 22 Aug 2022

The podcast delves into the concept of threats to democracy, Anthony Fauci's resignation, and the "I don't want to work no more" movement.

0 Politics Literature

Fishing Expeditions Sometimes Catch Big Marlins

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 15 Aug 2022

The podcast discusses recent events including the search warrant at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago and an attack on Salman Rushdie.

0 Politics History

Two Sick Presidents

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 22 Jul 2022

The podcast discusses Joe Biden's COVID diagnosis and highlights some disturbing moments from the January 6 hearings.

0 Politics Ethics

Did the AP Just Trash a Man Who Was Assassinated?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 8 Jul 2022

The podcast discusses the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe and criticizes a controversial Associated Press article about him and his death, questioning the level of decency in journalism.

0 Politics History

The Mixed-Bag Primary

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 18 May 2022

In a recent podcast episode, the focus was on analyzing the intricate outcomes of the primary elections held the night before across the country.

0 Politics Communities

A Moment of Thanks and a Day of Horror

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 16 May 2022

The podcast discussed in this text begins with gratitude for condolences on Midge Decter's passing but transitions to addressing the recent mass shooting in Buffalo and its political implications.

0 Politics Communities

Commentary After Dark

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 25 Apr 2022

The "Commentary After Dark" podcast episode discusses Emmanuel Macron's victory and its implications for Western populist movements, along with a debate on Ron DeSantis's confrontation with woke corporations.

0 Politics

I Believe I Can No-Fly

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 7 Mar 2022

In this podcast discussion, there is an exploration of the possibility of the American people pressuring politicians to implement a no-fly zone over Ukraine and the potential disastrous outcomes of such a decision.

0 Politics Communities

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 25 Feb 2022

In a podcast episode, the discussion touches on the early stages of the Ukraine war and evaluates the situation for Russia.

0 Politics Communities

You'll Miss Pax Americana Now That It's Gone

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 23 Feb 2022

The podcast featuring Bret Stephens delves into current events concerning Ukraine, Biden, and the rise of nationalist conservatism.

0 Politics Communities

A Crisis of General Incompetence

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 17 Jan 2022

The podcast discusses a range of troubling events, highlighting a general sense of incompetence in handling various crises.

0 Politics Culture

Inflation, COVID, and Rittenhouse

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Nov 2021

This podcast discusses the political implications of inflation, ongoing COVID restrictions, and recent developments in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse.