The "Love and Prizes" episode of the podcast "Unorthodox" features discussions on Etgar Keret, an Israeli writer and winner of the prestigious Sapir Prize, focusing on his new story collection "Fly Already," his unique short stories, and the differing reception of his work in Israel and the United States.

In episode 143 of "The One With the Mitzvah Tank," the hosts explore encounters with Chabad Hasidic men in Manhattan who ask strangers if they are Jewish and offer them the opportunity to perform a mitzvah like putting on tefillin or lighting Shabbat candles.

The podcast episode "Winner's Circle: Ep. 126" features discussions on Purim, the Oscars, and the life of an FBI agent, with guests including film critic Jordan Hoffman and former FBI agent Asha Rangappa.

In episode 122 of Leaving the Nest, Tova Mirvis discusses her memoir, "The Book of Separation," detailing her choice to leave Modern Orthodox Judaism, a community she depicted in her novels.

In this episode of "Unorthodox," the hosts announce two upcoming events and mention a search for a new producer.

Jewish organizations are at the forefront of advocating for greater inclusion of people with physical and cognitive disabilities in all spheres of life, particularly in the performing arts.

In episode 115 of "Unorthodox," recorded live at Congregation Rodeph Sholom in New York City, the hosts welcome food writer Mark Bittman, who discusses the relationship between agriculture, global warming, and the importance of consuming real food.

The Other Israel Film Festival, in its eleventh year organized by the JCC Manhattan, focuses on showcasing films that highlight minority populations in Israel, predominantly through documentaries like "Desert Wounds" following Sudanese refugees and "The Field" examining the Palestinian Center for Nonviolence.

In episode 109 of "Relatively Speaking," live from JCC Manhattan, writer A.J. Jacobs discusses his latest book on genealogy, sharing stories of discovering famous and infamous relatives and revealing surprising connections to the hosts.

In this episode of "Betting the House," recorded live at JCC Manhattan, special guests Harry Enten and Haroon Moghul are featured.

In this episode of Cinema Verite, Mark Oppenheimer reveals that he isn't the only one in his family who sneaks into movies without paying.

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Ruth Messinger, known as the "Jewish Madonna of human rights," has played a significant role in mobilizing the American Jewish community through the American Jewish World Service (AJWS) to address crises like the Darfur genocide.