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The Small But Mighty Power of Jewish Board Books

Sarah Aroeste in Kveller · 13 Nov

Jewish board books, designed for young children, encapsulate profound cultural and educational significance in their seemingly simple pages.

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I Found Peace in a Jewish Kid’s Book

Risa Polansky Shiman in Kveller · 6 Nov

Risa Polansky Shiman reflects on a powerful lesson learned from the children's book "The Shabbat Puppy" about finding peace and mindfulness in everyday moments.

0 Culture Holidays

Sidura Ludwig’s new children’s book about baking challah shares a recipe for turbulent times

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 20 Jun

Sidura Ludwig's new children's book 'Rising', inspired by her personal challah-baking ritual during the pandemic, offers solace and connection amid contemporary antisemitism.

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Sidura Ludwig’s new children’s book about baking challah shares a recipe for turbulent times

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 20 Jun

Sidura Ludwig's new children's book, "Rising," intertwines the soothing ritual of challah baking with the Jewish tradition, offering a comforting activity amid troubling times.

0 Holidays Gender/Identity

I Needed Connection. My Daughter Needed Help. Enter Judaism.

Kirt Ethridge in Kveller · 20 Feb

A parent reflects on their journey to convert to Judaism as they realize the need for early intervention for their child.

0 Communities Culture

A Tired Jewish Parent’s Year End Checklist

Leah Grisham in Kveller · 28 Dec 2023

As the end of the year approaches, the author notices a lot of year-end checklists circulating on social media but finds them to be unrelatable.

0 Communities Culture

Rocky Mountain High Notes: Ep. 374

Unorthodox · 3 Aug 2023

In episode 374 of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss whether Oppenheimer was a flop, and the Gentile of the Week, Hrishikesh Hirway, talks about his podcast "Song Exploder" and shares his new single.

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Rocky Mountain High Notes: Ep. 374

Unorthodox · 3 Aug 2023

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss whether Oppenheimer was a flop and feature Hrishikesh Hirway, a podcaster and musician, as their Gentile of the Week.

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Kosher Face: Ep. 372

Unorthodox · 20 Jul 2023

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss various topics including a comedian and podcaster Sarah Silverman's new comedy special, the manuscripts of Ahmed Ibn Taymiyya - an influential thinker in Islamic history, and playing poker with Joshua Malina.

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Kosher Face: Ep. 372

Unorthodox · 20 Jul 2023

Sarah Silverman, a comedian and podcaster, is featured in Episode 372 of Unorthodox, discussing her new Jewish comedy special, Someone You Love, and sharing stories about playing poker with Joshua Malina.

0 Communities Literature

All That Jazz: Ep. 365

Unorthodox · 1 Jun 2023

This episode of Unorthodox discusses the unusual discovery of Hitler-branded cocaine.

0 Communities Leadership

Why Naomi Rosenfeld, head of Atlantic Canada’s Jewish community, is moving back to Toronto

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 21 Oct 2021

Naomi Rosenfeld, the executive director of the Atlantic Jewish Council, is leaving her role after five years to return to her native Toronto, citing personal reasons and the expected arrival of her first child.

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The Most Important Jewish Philanthropist You’ve Never Heard Of

Emily Benedek in Tablet · 19 Aug 2020

Harold Grinspoon, a wealthy businessman and philanthropist, is the founder of PJ Library, a program that sends children's books with Jewish themes to families raising Jewish children around the world.

0 Communities Television/Film

The Nose Job Episode: Ep. 117

Unorthodox · 21 Dec 2017

In episode 117 of Unorthodox, the focus is on nose jobs and their significance in American Jewish culture.

0 Culture Holidays

Gelt Trip: Ep. 116

Unorthodox · 14 Dec 2017

The podcast episode "Gelt Trip: Ep. 116" features special guests comedian Judy Gold and Father James Martin.

0 Communities Education

Hanger Management: Ep. 115

Unorthodox · 8 Dec 2017

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.

0 Communities Politics

Wall This Way: Ep. 91

Unorthodox · 25 May 2017

In episode 91 of "Wall This Way," the discussion covers Donald Trump's visit to the Holy Land.

0 Food Culture

All Shakshuk Up: Ep. 90

Unorthodox · 18 May 2017

Maya Jankelowitz and her husband Dean, owners of Jacks Wife Freda in New York City, draw on their Israeli and South African roots to offer modern downtown dining with nostalgic family recipes.

0 Culture Television/Film

My Super Sweet Bar Mitzvah: Ep. 89

Unorthodox · 11 May 2017

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.

0 Culture Politics

Brand Management: Ep. 87

Unorthodox · 27 Apr 2017

Danya Shults, the founder of Arq, a platform inspired by Jewish culture, discusses how her interfaith marriage led her to create a space for people to engage with Jewish life in a relevant and inclusive way.

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