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The Book of Life is an interview-format podcast about Jewish kidlit, mostly, with occasional coverage of Jewish YA/adult books, music, film and web, established in December 2005. Host: Heidi Rabinowitz Sponsors: Feldman Children's Library at Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, Florida & the Association of Jewish Libraries
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Being Jewish with Jonah Platt is the hit weekly podcast that illuminates the vast, beautiful, and often unexplored tapestry of Jewish identity, through deeply honest and personal conversations with notable Jews and non-Jewish allies alike. Hosted by actor & advocate Jonah Platt, a trusted expert in contemporary Jewish culture, identity, and politics, Being Jewish seeks to engage, educate, and empower listeners to take full ownership of their identities and live as their proudest, most authen ...
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For Heaven's Sake

Shalom Hartman Institute

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Thoughtful debate elevates us all. In For Heaven’s Sake, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi revive the Jewish art of constructive discussion on topics related to political and social trends in Israel, Israel-Diaspora relations, and the future of Zionism. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST FOR MORE HARTMAN IDEAS
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The Book of Life is an interview-format podcast about Jewish kidlit, mostly, with occasional coverage of YA/adult books, music, film and web, established in December 2005. Host Heidi Rabinowitz is a Judaica librarian at Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, FL, and the podcast reveals the backstory of materials that might be found in a synagogue library like Heidi's.
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The Five Books

Tali Rosenblatt Cohen

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The Five Books celebrates the role of books in our lives. Each week we’ll talk with a Jewish author about five books in five categories. We’ll hear about: two Jewish books that have impacted the author’s Jewish identity; one book (not necessarily Jewish) that they think everyone should read - a book that changed their worldview. We’ll get a peek into what book they're reading now, and we’ll hear the inside scoop on the new book they’ve just published. The Five Books creates a space for all l ...
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The Jewish Lives Podcast is a monthly show that explores the lives of influential Jewish figures. Hosted by Alessandra Wollner, each episode includes an interview with an acclaimed Jewish Lives author. Jewish Lives is a prizewinning series of biography published by Yale University Press and the Leon D. Black Foundation. Join us as we explore the Jewish experience together.
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Culturally Jewish

The CJN Podcast Network

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Join actors David Sklar and Ilana Zackon as they schmooze with creative Jews of all disciplines, taking you behind the scenes of what matters most to Canada's Jewish arts community—and why our cultural representation matters.
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Learning About Learning: Conversations with Scholars of Jewish Education

Mandel Center for Studies in Jewish Education at Brandeis University

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There is great scholarship being done in the field of Jewish education, but it’s not always accessible. And even when it is, it’s not always obvious why people in the field of Jewish education should care about it. That’s what this podcast is about—making really interesting scholarship on Jewish education accessible and talking with scholars about why it matters. Learning About Learning draws on live conversations, originally conducted as Zoom webinars. Regular episodes feature discussions b ...
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Funny, They Don't Look Jewish!

Henry Bernstein, Brandon Bernstein

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“Where Judaism appears in the panels.” Our purpose is to find characters, stories and issues of comics that explore explicitly Jewish content. This includes, stories that contain quotes from Jewish texts/liturgy, characters that embrace openly their heritage. Characters using Hebrew, praying in a synagogue, celebrating Jewish holidays, and living a Jewish experience.
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Overstressed, overworked, overstimulated? Close your eyes, take a deep breath and tune in. In each episode Rabbi Josh Feigelson will guide with ancient wisdom and modern mindfulness practices to help center your soul and ease you into your week. Soulful Jewish Living: Mindful Practices for Every Day is a production of Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media, and the Institute for Jewish Spirituality.
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Want to discover the secrets to Jewish wealth? Gain practical and spiritual tools to break free from the shackles of financial worry? Design the joyful, rich life that your soul desires? Welcome to Jewish Money Matters Podcast, hosted by award winning Podcast Host, MBA, and International Speaker, Yael Trusch. This is the podcast where Jewish wisdom & spirituality meet your money and your business.
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JR Outloud

Jewish Renaissance

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JR's Arts Editor Judi Herman presents her series of podcasts, featuring interviews with leading playwrights, actors and other creatives, as well as guided audio tours of the latest exhibitions with a Jewish cultural interest.
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Weekly Energy Boost

Weekly Energy Boost

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Kabbalah as a universal wisdom that predates the Bible or religion, and can be studied by anyone regardless of their faith or path. Presenting the wisdom from a lineage of great kabbalists, The Kabbalah Centre and its teachers provide a course of study that describes the origin of Creation, the physical and spiritual laws of the universe, including human existence, and the journey of the soul. WEEKLY ENERGY BOOST is a 7-day forecast of each week’s spiritual essence, energy, opportunities, an ...
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The Dybbukast

theatre dybbuk

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What do poems, plays, and other creative texts from throughout history tell us about the times in which they were written? And what do they reveal about the forces still at play in our contemporary societies? Using interviews with artists and scholars combined with readings performed by actors, The Dybbukast examines and gives context to creative works while exploring their relationships to issues still present today. ​ The Dybbukast is produced by theatre dybbuk. While the company is no lon ...
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Experience a deeper look into the lives behind some of the most inspiring educators, musicians, and thought-leaders in Jewish life with 18 Questions. Join contemporary Jewish music pioneer and executive director of Jewish Rock Radio, Rick Recht, in intimate conversations with Jewish leaders who have impacted his life as well as thousands in the Jewish world and beyond.
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The London Beat

The London Beat

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The cutting edge, the beating heart, the bleeding artery, from the Heart of world culture London's West End. Presented by Australia's own, ex Mt Scopus son, multi award winning, internationally renowned virtuoso pianist, and composer, Warren Wills, the show will be on every Sunday. The show features music, chat, interviews, gags and all the info you could ever want from the Arts pulse, that is London. SHOW PRESENTED AND PRODUCED: Warren Wills PRODUCTION MANAGER: Alan Taylor-Shearer
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The Mazel Pups podcast is that perfect space for Jewish and Jew-ish (however you define it) dog lovers to connect. Join us for a delightful blend of learning, insight, humor and love for our four-legged friends. You'll hear from a wide variety of Jewish people who do all kinds of fascinating things related to dogs: an academic who studies Jewish pet names; a pet lawyer; veterinarians; human parents of canine social media stars; a long-time employee, and current Board Member, of the Israel Gu ...
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Exploring Israeli literature in English translation. Host Marcela Sulak takes you through Israel’s literary countryside, cityscapes, and psychological terrain, and the lives of the people who create it.
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Journalist share their findings on the history of Jewish Immigration, influencing American and Jewish culture. Cover art photo provided by Ben Ostrower on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@benostrower
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The Kosher Terroir

Solomon Simon Jacob

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We are enjoying incredible global growth in Kosher wine. From here in Jerusalem, Israel, we will uncover the latest trends, speak to the industry's movers and shakers, and point out ways to quickly improve your wine-tasting experience. Please tune in for some serious fun while we explore and experience The Kosher Terroir... www.TheKosherTerroir.com +972-58-731-1567 +1212-999-4444 [email protected] Link to Join “The Kosher Terroir” WhatsApp Chat https://chat.whatsapp.com/EHmgm2u5lQW9 ...
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The Orthodox Conundrum is a forum in which we look honestly at the Orthodox Jewish community, identifying what works well and what does not, so that, through an honest accounting, we can find solutions that will be successful. We will examine some of the major issues that affect the Orthodox world, without exaggeration, whitewashing, or pretending that they don’t exist. Our hope is that the Orthodox Conundrum will spark wider discussion that will enable Orthodox Judaism to continue moving fo ...
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Kosher Wine Podcast

Dr. Kenneth Friedman & Rabbi Yisroel Bernath

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The Kosher Wine Podcast welcomes you to a delightful blend of heritage and flavor, where the ancient meets the avant-garde. Hosted by Dr. Kenneth Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath, the Kosher Wine Podcast will focus on approachable topics of interest to the modern kosher consumer. Kenny and Yisroel's relaxed and affable approach will be a way for listeners to keep up on the ever-expanding world of kosher wine.
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Where the course of history has been decided on the battlefield. These are the battles that made us -- a detailed, entertaining, and tangent-free program about history's greatest battles. In this podcast we journey through the constancy of human conflict, where the fates of nations and the course of global history have been decided on the battlefield. This podcast delves into our world-history's most significant and seminal battles, exploring not just the events themselves but their profound ...
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Writing It!

The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida

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"Writing It! The Podcast About Academics & Writing" dives deep into the world of academic writing and publishing. Join us for conversations with academics and editors as we discuss challenges, strategies, and insights from our writing lives. As we share our experiences and helpful hacks, we make the process of writing and getting published a bit more transparent and a bit less overwhelming.
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Norene's Kitchencast

Norene Gilletz, Rachelle Solomon

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Norene Gilletz is the leading author of Kosher cookbooks in Canada, with a network of fans and followers that spans the globe. Tune in to hear Norene in conversation with special guests, talking about Jewish cooking and culinary traditions.
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Exile

Leo Baeck Institute – New York | Berlin and Antica Productions

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Welcome to Exile, a podcast about Jewish lives under the shadow of fascism. Narrated by award-winning screen and stage actor, Mandy Patinkin. Untold stories and firsthand accounts drawn from intimate letters, diaries and interviews found in the Leo Baeck Institute’s vast archive. Each episode, a story of beauty and danger that brings history to life. Because the past is always present. Starting November 1, episodes are released weekly every Tuesday. The Leo Baeck Institute, New York | Berlin ...
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IfNotNow

Elon Glickman

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A movement to end the American Jewish community's support for the Occupation Cover art photo provided by Samuel Zeller on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@samuelzeller
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On The Bimah (formerly known as Theatre Schmooze) is a monthly podcast where we chat with Jewish theatre makers from around the world about their art, Judaism, and vision for theater’s future. Hosted by Danielle Levsky, On The Bimah features one-on-one conversations with artists that will illuminate the heart, soul, and diversity of contemporary Jewish theatre. On The Bimah is an Alliance for Jewish Theatre program, produced by Danny Debner and Danielle Levsky. Our theme music is by Ilya Lev ...
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Hadar's Web

Hadar Cohen

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Hadar's Web is a podcast featuring community conversations on spirituality, healing, justice, and art. Hadar is an Arab Jewish scholar, mystic and artist. She teaches spirituality and Jewish mysticism at Malchut, a spiritual skill building school teaching direct experience of God. Hadar is a Jewish mystic who builds decolonial frameworks to worship God. Hadar is an artist weaving the spiritual with the political through the artistic mediums of performance, movement, writing, weaving, sound, ...
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Rivkush

Rivka "Rivkush" Campbell

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Rivka "Rivkush" Campbell, a Jew of Jamaican descent, has been one of Canada's most vocal Jews of colour. In this podcast, she interviews fascinating Jews of colour from all over the world, opening dialogue with the mainstream Jewish community about their views, perspectives and experiences.
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Be Impactful by Impact Fashion

Rivky Itzkowitz: Founder at Impact Fashion

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Hi, I'm Rivky Itzkowitz I’m the founder and designer at Impact Fashion and I’m the host here at Be Impactful, the show about women making an Impact in their own corners of the world. I started Impact Fashion in November of 2016 so that the modest minded women in my community could feel empowered to put their best foot forward every day, regardless of their size. In the process of growing my business I’ve been fortunate enough to connect with women of all different types and from all differen ...
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Interleaved: A Talmudic Podcast

Netanel Zellis-Paley

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Join us as we take a deep dive into a topic from the Daf Yomi, the daily page of Talmud, with modern-day Sages of Torah and the world who can draw from their unique expertise to share modern and creative perspectives on the text.
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This reading is in Hebrew. Der Judenstaat (German, The Jewish State) is a book written by Theodor (Binyamin Zeev) Herzl and published in 1896 in Leipzig and Vienna by M. Breitenstein’s Verlags-Buchhandlung. It was originally called “Address to the Rothschilds” referring to the Rothschild family banking dynasty which was very influential in the realization of a Zionist state in Palestine. It is considered to be one of the most important texts of early Zionism. As expressed in this book, Herzl ...
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Vox Tablet

Vox Tablet

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This is Vox Tablet, the weekly podcast of Tablet Magazine, the online Jewish arts and culture magazine that used to be known as Nextbook.org. Our archive of podcasts is available on our site, tablet2015.wpengine.com. Vox Tablet, hosted by Sara Ivry, varies widely in subject matter and sound -- one week it's a conversation with novelist Michael Chabon, theater critic Alisa Solomon, or anthropologist Ruth Behar. Another week brings the listener to "the etrog man" hocking his wares at a fruit-j ...
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Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the mitzvah of hachnasat orchim—welcoming guests—as a core element of Jewish ethics and spiritual life. In the second episode in a series on Jewish ethics and mindfulness, Rabbi Feigelson draws from personal Passover memories, teachings from his Hillel rabbi, and Talmudic wisdom. He unpacks how hospitality is more than…
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B”H I’m thrilled to welcome back a long time friend of the show – visual artist Yaeli Vogel. She is the founder of Yaeli Vogel, a brand that blends Jewish identity, spirituality, and tradition with contemporary design. Through her captivating Judaica, fine art, and home décor, Yaeli infuses luxury, joy, and color into everyday life while honoring J…
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This week, we're diving deep into the concept of spiritual flow, revealing that true alignment isn't about ego-driven desires, but about connecting with the Creator's higher guidance. Learn how challenges can be reframed as opportunities for healing, and that by observing our negative thoughts without judgment and accepting ourselves with love, we …
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In this episode, Frankel fellow Oren Yirmiya explores how Hebrew writers have grappled with the gendered structure of Hebrew, exploring ways to express non-gendered or gender-fluid characters and concepts that work within and beyond conventional Hebrew.By University of Michigan Frankel Center for Judaic Studies
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We’re talking with Professor Blaufarb about writing graphic history. His Inhuman Traffick: The International Struggle against the Transatlantic Slave Trade: A Graphic History is part of the Oxford University Press Graphic History Series. Blaufarb tells us about what kinds of histories he thinks work best for graphic history, and how and why you mig…
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Send a Text Message to The Kosher Terroir Journey to the edge of the Judean Desert, where breathtaking vistas meet ancient biblical lands at Gilad Winery. Perched dramatically above steep drops into the Jordan Valley, this boutique gem has become a beacon for kosher Mediterranean-style wines under the passionate stewardship of Chaim Sackton. As we …
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As Israel enters a perilous new stage of the Gaza war—authorizing indefinite occupation of captured territory—Netanyahu’s pledge of “complete victory” over Hamas is deepening societal rifts and threatening to further fracture Israeli unity, pitting nationalist agendas against calls for restraint. In this episode, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Hal…
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In this powerful episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown (Parade, The Last Five Years, 13) joins Jonah for a raw and thought-provoking conversation about what it means to be Jewish in American theater today. From the complexities of Jewish pride and representation to the discomfort he feels being lab…
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Long before Oliver Twist stumbled onto the scene, Jacob Fagin was scratching out a life for himself in the dark alleys of nineteenth-century London. Born in the Jewish enclave of Stepney shortly after his father was executed as a thief, Jacob’s whole world is his open-minded mother, Leah. But Jacob’s prospects are forever altered when a light-finge…
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Join author Jonathan Rosen, as he welcomes back the author of Found & Lost: the Jake & Cait Story! Howard discusses Found & Lost, his role as nonfiction editor at Judith Magazine, speaking at the Association of Writers and Writing Programs conference, & much more!By Jonathan Rosen
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Rivky sits down with family mediator and divorce coach Rina Deutsch to discuss divorce. Rina shares what it was like going through her own divorce, why contagion is not really a concern with the normalization of divorce, the real easy way out and what we should all know about divorcing couples. Rina Deutsch is a divorce coach and certified family m…
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In this heartwarming episode, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the timeless Jewish mitzvah of bikkur cholim—visiting the sick. Using the classic film The Princess Bride as a surprising entry point, Rabbi Feigelson reminds us that the story begins not with sword fights or giants, but with an act of love and compassion: a grandfather visiting his ill gr…
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The line between religious freedom and government regulation has been drawn in stark relief as Washington State enacts a law requiring clergy to report child abuse disclosed during confession. This contentious legislation strikes at the heart of Catholic sacramental practice, challenging a tradition dating back to Jesus's instruction to the apostle…
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When Albert Chasan (1930–2024) retired from the marketing communications firm he founded, “It hit me: I had to do something with the stories my parents told.” He took up painting and commemorated the formative years of his parents’ lives through a series of expressionistic, boldly hued acrylics. A selection of color prints of many of these historic…
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The thought of Rav Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook, who died in 1935, remains extremely influential today in religious Zionist circles. Rav Kook’s ideology, particularly as interpreted by his son, Rav Tzvi Yehuda Kook, in books like Orot, has helped to set the agenda for much of the dati leumi world. Over the past couple of decades, however, addition…
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According to the kabbalists, the purpose of life is to align with one’s soul by transforming the ego’s selfish tendencies into a heart that naturally loves and cares for others, making love a second nature that connects effortlessly with the good in others—an essential goal of spiritual transformation. By trusting in the Creator and approaching rel…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2025/05/mendel-mess-up.html TRANSCRIPT: https://otter.ai/u/MYzjopAD_3R8aSnpGTydMmKNjv4?utm_source=copy_url Terry LaBan is an alternative cartoonist, a graphic recorder (we'll talk about what that means later), and now he's written his first graphic novel, called Mendel the Mess Up. I'm going to borrow th…
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SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2025/05/mendel-mess-up.html TRANSCRIPT: https://otter.ai/u/MYzjopAD_3R8aSnpGTydMmKNjv4?utm_source=copy_url Terry LaBan is an alternative cartoonist, a graphic recorder (we'll talk about what that means later), and now he's written his first graphic novel, called Mendel the Mess Up. I'm going to borrow th…
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This Yom Ha’atzmut carries an apt but concerning metaphor for the State of Israel: as a brushfire burns along Route 1, the annual Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony has been canceled and the connection between Israel’s cultural and ideological poles, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, is literally blocked. In this episode, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klei…
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Send a Text Message to The Kosher Terroir The world of kosher wine has embraced transformative approaches to viticulture that honor both ancient traditions and forward-thinking environmentalism. Sustainability isn't just a marketing term—it's a comprehensive philosophy that encompasses water conservation, solar energy, and holistic management, retu…
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News anchor Dana Bash is the face of CNN’s biggest political nights, a trusted voice in American journalism—and deeply, proudly Jewish. In this powerful episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, Jonah and Dana sit down for an unfiltered conversation about media, politics, identity, and what it means to show up as a Jew. Dana shares the harrowing tr…
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As we prepare our fifth season of Exile, we’re looking back at our favorite episodes from seasons 1-4. Each re-release brings back a unique, fascinating, and often heart-wrenching story from the Leo Baeck Institute Archives. Robert Bachrach is a buttoned-up doctor and dedicated researcher. Leo Hochner is a bon-vivant and art connoisseur who breeds …
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What does it take to escape the plotlines mapped onto us? Searching for clues in the work of her literary foremothers, Lipson untangles what it means to be a girl, a woman, a lover, a partner, a daughter, and a mother in a world all too ready to reduce us to stock characters. Whether she’s testing the fragile borders of fidelity, embracing the tabo…
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Mookie Spitz dives headfirst into why work so often feels like a slow-motion train wreck — and why the people around you are usually the ones going off the rails. Drawing from decades of personal experience to create a satirical expose worthy of The Office, Mookie breaks down what he describes as the four types of asshole bosses: The Evil Superstar…
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 The fall of the Alamo ignited a fierce, unrelenting resistance to Santa Anna’s advance, forging the resolve that would drive his army into the dirt and wrest from him the independence of Texas. The Alamo. February 23 - March 6, 1836. Texian Forces: ~ 189 Texans. Mexican Forces: 4,000 - 6,000 Soldiers. Additional Reading and Episode Research: Hardi…
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Rivky goes solo to explain what tariffs mean for Frum Fashion. She’ll cover why the next 2 weeks will determine prices in 6 months from now, how this hugely affects other companies but doesn’t really touch Impact Fashion and what she hope this means for quality overall. Click here to see the new Draped Knot Dress Click here to join the Impact Fashi…
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Our protagonist, finding himself back home and at loose ends after graduating from college, has hit upon a Life Plan concocted with a friend while both were tripping on acid -- a rural egalitarian commune. He visits his old college housemates, Carol and Alan, building a retirement home for Alan's parents in the Santa Ana mountains. He proceeds to r…
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When flags flew at half-staff across Texas following Pope Benedict XVI's passing, it offered a striking reminder that faith rituals transcend religious boundaries to touch something universally human. What makes us pause collectively to honor life's pivotal transitions? Our multi-faith panel explores the ceremonial markers that guide us through exi…
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In this unapologetic, no-holds-barred solo episode, Mookie Spitz reflects on his surreal brush with presidential politics — a behind-the-scenes strategy session with Andrew Yang during his 2020 campaign. Armed with decades of marketing and branding expertise, Mookie tried (and failed) to show Yang how emotional storytelling, clear messaging, and un…
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Colonel John Spencer, one of the world's leading experts on urban warfare, joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about Israel’s war against Hamas. We dive deep into the realities of modern combat, the strict standards of international law, and the false accusations of "genocide" being leveled against Israel. Colonel Spencer also shares insights …
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In this episode we explore the complex dynamics of challenging and accepting authority from a Kabbalistic perspective. True spiritual growth involves understanding hierarchy not as a power structure, but as a system of unique roles. The key to challenging and accepting authority is maintaining individual autonomy, tuning into one's inner compass, q…
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Mookie Spitz opens up about the thin line between science and mysticism, between reason and wonder, and concludes we need to embrace both. Through vivid stories of premonitions, near-misses, and life-or-death moments, Mookie explores the mysterious threads that seem to connect us across time, space, and even reality itself. From a mother’s prophecy…
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In this fiery and provocative episode, Mookie Spitz dives deep into the growing civil war within the Jewish American community. Drawing inspiration from Chris Rock’s iconic “Civil War” routine, Mookie offers a no-holds-barred stand-up-style rant about the fierce generational and ideological divide that's exploded post-October 7th. He explores how y…
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In this powerful follow-up, Mookie Spitz returns to the raging civil war within American Jewry — a battle that’s only deepened post-October 7th. Moving beyond satire, Mookie delivers a heartfelt, provocative message: a call for Jewish Americans to reclaim their critical thinking, compassion, and humanity amid the chaos. With sharp analysis, persona…
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On this hilarious and brutally honest episode of Bald and Bloviating, Mookie Spitz ruminates on three — count 'em, three — epic bike crashes that all share one common thread: his stubborn refusal to admit he needs help. From a bloody Manhattan bike-lane disaster (that cost him $12K and a surgically rebuilt elbow) to two more wipeouts on California …
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In this solo episode, Mookie Spitz reflects deeply and humorously on the paradoxical power of adversity and existential dread as catalysts for creativity. Sharing his colorful journey from nightclub manager to accidental father and executive to aspiring writer and musician — and eventually, an artist fueled by life's harsh realities — Mookie illust…
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The battle for Sevastopol, and the wider fight for Crimea, siphoned off critical German divisions from the southern push toward the Caucasus, delaying the drive for oil and momentum. At the same time, it gutted Soviet naval power in the Black Sea, silencing it for nearly two years and leaving the coastline exposed and vulnerable. Sevastopol. Octobe…
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Welcome to an in-depth discussion about The Null Set, just ∅, the void, the OG empty group. But don't be fooled—this mathematical bad boy is actually deep as deep can get... In this show, Mookie dives into the mystical, minimalistic beauty of the null set: where it came from (spoiler: ancient Greek mathematicians side-eyed it into existence), how i…
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