"Jews Shmooze" is a podcast that features the most prolific and well known Jews. In each 15-30 minute episode, guests will speak about their profession and the experiences they've had along the way.
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Yonit Levi of Israel's Channel 12 News and Jonathan Freedland of The Guardian are two of the most prominent journalists in the world today. They are also Jews. Each week, join what MSNBC's Rachel Maddow calls "two great, smart smart smart hosts" as they dissect and debate current events shaping Israel, Jewish life - and the wider world. Their blend of nuanced discussion and sparkling conversation, featuring a dazzling range of guests, is why New Yorker editor David Remnick calls himself a “p ...
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It‘s that special time between Daf Yomi shiur and Shabbos cholent. It‘s that weekly get together to shmooze, talk news, Jewish music, tech, Torah, and food. And now, it‘s a Podcast! Welcome to the most entertaining Jewish podcast: Kiddush Club - News For Jews Join us while we recreate the KC experience while we explore topics ranging from Islay Whiskey to Kosher Starburst, to interviews with some of the most interesting Jewish people, from Modi, to Nissim Black. All in the comfort of your ho ...
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Mijal Bitton and Noam Weissman are two of the most dynamic, interesting, and thought-provoking Jewish leaders today. Two seasoned educators who love to talk, listen, laugh, challenge, and grow, Mijal and Noam are the Wondering Jews, leading us through thought-provoking discussions that are as serious as they are entertaining. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or just curious about Jewish culture, this show offers a refreshing perspective that's both enlightening and enjoyable. It's not just ...
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Two Messianic Jewish graduate students think deeply about Messianic Jewish history and theology. We also engage with questions asked by other Jews, Hebrew Roots/One Law groups, and Christians. These questions include: Can you be Jewish and believe in Jesus? Are Gentiles obligated to keep kosher, Shabbat, and the feasts? Didn't Christianity replace Judaism? And many more! We hope to be thoughtful conversation partners with you as we explore these issues. Subscribe if you would like to join us!
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Where our lives of Jewish learning collide with our love of Nerd Culture. Join us as we explore Jewish texts, history, and values and the apparent and invisible connections to your favorite movies, characters, and hobbies. www.torahsmash.com
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2J2BD is the collaboration of comedian brothers Eric and Jeff Rosenthal of ItsTheReal and legendary rappers Styles P, Sheek Louch and Jadakiss of The LOX. Each episode is a dynamic conversation between two sets of best friends who all grew up ten minutes from each other, but under completely different circumstances; the discussions touch on deep, thoughtful and utterly ridiculous subject matter and bring up the most random and fascinating stories. It's amazingly unique and undeniably enterta ...
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The main thrust of this podcast is to shed light on a phenomenon that I’ve noticed over the course of the last decade or so. Very often I come across something in Jewish literature that is clearly an antecedent of some modern day cultural, legal or religious concept.The second will be counter-missionary claims. I think it’s very important that Jews know how to respond to missionary claims. I also hope this will strengthen non-Jews' respect for why Jews believe what we believe and not seeing ...
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Jewish Educator, Tour Guide, Story teller and all round fun guy! This podcast has been saved from being cancelled by kind donations, in order to support me visit: Ko-fi.com/scoutisrael Or Patreon.com/scoutisrael
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Just a bunch of Jews being extremely stereotypical and dumb
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This companion podcast to Dara Horn’s new book People Love Dead Jews takes listeners beyond the book to some of the strangest corners of Jewish history, exploring how the popular mania for dead Jews warps our understanding of both past and present. In this series, you’ll meet flamboyantly gay Civil War Jewish spies, Japanese “Jewish specialists” trying to build their own Jewish state, genius Victorian identical twins and genius Lubavitcher identical twins, American and Soviet Jewish moviemak ...
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This podcast is a brief description of how the Jews hid during the Holocaust. Hope you enjoyed it! Cover art photo provided by Erica Magugliani on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@ericamagu_ph
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Connect with your roots, listen, watch, learn and get inspired by your peers. Stay informed on current topics. Find shows hosted by Jews here at Jewish Podcasts.
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1 1/2 Jews shoot the "shiree" every week. We’ll cover everything from bagels to dating to our over-concerned mothers, and we always keep it 💯
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A weekly digest of the big stories around the Jewish world, through a Jewish Journalist lens.
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Finally, a smart, funny, fast-moving podcast for Jews who love weed and for the people who love them! Join co-hosts Josh and Roy for cannabis strain reviews, headlines from around the Jewish and weed worlds, special guest interviews, and general, all-purpose laughter and curiosity. Check out the most recent 20 episodes for free, or become a Patreon Patron at any level and get access to the full back catalog. L'High'im!
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Alle, die sich nicht mit einfachen Antworten auf komplexe Fragen zufrieden geben, werden ihre helle Freude haben. Mit "Freitagnacht Jews - Der Podcast" knüpfen Turbokultur und der Schauspieler und Musiker Daniel Donskoy an ihr preisgekröntes WDR-Format "Freitagnacht Jews" (Deutscher Fernsehpreis 2021) an: Donskoy konfrontiert seine Gäst:innen aus Medien, Wissenschaft und Politik mit den "großen Judenthemen" der Zeit und schlägt sich durch einen Hagel umstrittener Fragen: Wie neurotisch ist D ...
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Welcome to Jews You Should Know, introducing the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know.
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Twice a month, comedian Laura Leibow invites a guest to chat about their favourite Jewish person. Hopefully, someone learns something about somebody.
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No rabbis were harmed in the making of this podcast… but some may have been offended.
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It's good with a lot of laughs Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cody-conbolt/support
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A Bickering Podcast featuring Brian Martinson, Spencer Yasbin & Jeremy Katz with their take on Love, Life, and Entertainment.
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A monthly podcast using Star Trek to boldly explore the worlds of Jews and Judaism.
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If you're fascinated by creativity in a Jewish context, join Elad Nehorai as he talks to some of the Jewish world's most fascinating creative Jews about their work, their lives, and their relationship to their religion. Rather than an interview format, these are freewheeling, intimate discussions about anything and everything. An official Hevria podcast. Our home is at http://hevria.com
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Complex Identities: Understanding the Relationship between Jews and Christians
Juan Marcos Bejarano Gutierrez
The relationship between Jews and Christians is critical to Jewish identity and self understanding since Jewish life has been both negatively and positively impacted by Christianity. This podcast explores this topic by looking into the past with the hope of forging a positive understanding in the future. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/juan-marcos-gutierrez0/support
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This podcast will bring you interviews and research from some of the top researcher, professors and thought leaders in the Jewish world. This is a podcast for the Jewish community, and deals mostly with issues that are important in the Jewish world today, and moving forward.
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The Franchise is a new eight-part series exploring how contemporary American Jewish culture imprinted itself onto sports and how sports imprinted itself onto Jewish traditions. Hosted by Meredith Shiner and produced by the team behind Unorthodox, the No. 1 Jewish podcast, The Franchise highlights the moments and the people—athletes, fans, stat geeks, journalists, and team owners—who are writing this uniquely, American Jewish story. The series begins in 1965 with Sandy Koufax, and traces the ...
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In series 2 of the ‘Jews Do Count’ podcast, JW3’s Raymond Simonson and JPR’s Dr Jonathan Boyd explore how the events of October 7 and the subsequent year have changed British Jews, drawing on the brand new data from JPR’s landmark report ‘A year after October 7: British Jewish views on Israel, antisemitism and Jewish life’, with the help of top experts from the community. It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since the horrific attacks on Israel, when 1200 people were brutally murdered ...
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There are a rainbow of perspectives that make up the LGBTQ+ frum experience, and the Queer Yid Podcast is here to explore them all. Be it growing up gay in a community that doesn't have language for those feelings, or embracing yiddishkeit years after coming out trans, our stories matter. So whether you're queer, questioning, or simply curious about our experiences - we invite you to listen and reflect on the narratives that our guests have to share. To send us your feedback or to contact us ...
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The Wars of the Jews (or The History of the Destruction of Jerusalem, or as it usually appears in modern English translations, The Jewish War – original title: Phlauiou Iôsêpou historia Ioudaïkou polemou pros Rhômaious bibliona) is a book written by the 1st century Jewish historian Josephus. It is a description of Jewish history from the capture of Jerusalem by the Seleucid ruler Antiochus IV Epiphanes in 164 BC to the fall and destruction of Jerusalem in the First Jewish-Roman War in AD 70. ...
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Antiquities of the Jews was a work published by the important Jewish historian Flavius Josephus about the year 93 or 94. It is a history of the Jewish people, written in Greek for Josephus' gentile patrons. Beginning with the creation of Adam and Eve, it follows the events of the historical books of the Hebrew Bible, but sometimes omits or adds information.Volume 1 contains Books 1-5 and ends with the dedication of Samuel and death of Eli the priest.
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Rabbi Louis Ginzberg was one of the outstanding Talmudists of the twentieth century. He was born on November 28, 1873, in Kovno, Lithuania; he died on November 11, 1953, in New York City. Ginzberg taught at the Jewish Theological seminary from 1903 to 1953. For 50 years, he trained two generations of Conservative Rabbis.The Legends of the Jews is an epic 7-volume compilation of traditional Jewish stories loosely related to the Bible. Volumes 1-4 contain the stories, while volumes 5-7 contain ...
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War on every front - with Amos Harel
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1:01:03In the space of a week, Israel is once again at war in Gaza, Ben Gvir is back in government, and Netanyahu is moving to oust the head of Israel’s domestic intelligence agency, the Shin Bet. Meanwhile, the U.S. strikes the Houthis, the Houthis strike Israel, and rockets from Gaza target central Israel. With tensions escalating on multiple fronts, Yo…
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Epis 176 - Gaza Part II - The Gloves Are Coming Off
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1:00:43Just as we finished in the studio, news broke out that the ceasefire is officially over, and that Israel has resumed attacks in Gaza. Never fear, our dedicated hosts got onto Zoom for the update! This week also delves deeply into the latest in the controversial policies that the Trump Administration has implemented including the deportations of Ant…
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In the latest episode in the miniseries, “Faith on Faith,” Mijal Bitton sits down with special guest, speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz, to explore the many layers of Jewish faith, identity, and text-based tradition. Sarah, a former White House speechwriter and author of Here All Along, shares insights from her journey from political speechwriting to pass…
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#31: Field of Dreams
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1:15:20Eric, Jeff, Sheek and Jadakiss got together in Yonkers to discuss Field of Dreams, the 1989 American sports fantasy drama film starring Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones and Burt Lancaster, which was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Original Score and Best Adapted Screenplay. There's never been a review show as ridicul…
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March 12, 2025 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 76 - Separating the Nerdy from the Mundane After last episode’s connection to Shabbat, there was only one logical topic for the next conversation: havdalah! We learn about the ritual objects of havdalah and the meaning behind this short, weekly celebration. We discuss when we keep our n…
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Over 100 years ago, Philip Cohen published the first issue of "The Messianic Jew: Organ of the Jewish Messianic Movement." We read the introductory article to this Messianic Jewish publication to discover the beautiful heart Cohen had for Jewish followers of Yeshua to express their Jewish identities. He casts a vision and an aim for Jewish believer…
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Zevi Samet is a captain on the YU basketball team and host of the YU Ball: beyond the court podcast. Hear about his journey on the court and his amazing off the court initiatives. To contact Zevi about speaking opportunities or the podcast: zsbeyondthecourt@gmail.com Links mentioned in the episode: GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/5e4e2263 Roy Episode: …
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Yonit and Jonathan break down today's major news: the ceasefire is over. As Israeli airstrikes resume in Gaza leaving hundreds dead and fears grow for the remaining hostages, this short update tackles the most urgent question—what explains what just happened? Join our Patreon community to get access to bonus episodes (like Saturday Night Live), liv…
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Yonit and Jonathan unpack the latest drama in Israel which many are calling a moment of truth for the country’s democracy: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to remove Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet. What’s behind the move, what does it mean for Israel’s security, and how do the US and Qatar fit into the picture? Join our Patreon community …
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There's a lot of talk in all of the Jewish circles about the WZO and the current vote, but we at KC were completely clueless about what the WZO, and the World Zionist Congress actually are, and why we should care. We sat down with one of the directors of Eretz Hakodesh, for a candid discussion on what their mission is, why he's involved, and what i…
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Jewish Comedy - with Alex Edelman
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1:24:32As tensions rise between Israel’s prime minister and his intelligence chiefs over the scandal known as Qatargate, a former head of the Shin Bet breaks his silence on Benjamin Netanyahu and his government. Meanwhile, the UN levels a grave accusation against Israel, sparking outrage and debate. And since it’s Purim, who better to turn to than one of …
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Epis 175 - The International Tariff Wars
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1:09:47In this week's extended pre-Purim Producer's Cut, we tackle all of latest developments in Israel and the world, including the latest in the War in Israel, the Arab Gaza Plan, Hamas' offer of a ceasefire and the massacre in Syria. In the US, the DOJ attempts to deport a Hamas sympathizing green card holder, Tesla is effectively being boycotted, and …
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This week, host Mijal Bitton kicks off a new mini-series, “Faith on Faith,” by diving deep into Jewish theology, post-Holocaust faith, and the story of Purim with renowned educator and theologian Dr. Tanya White. Together, they explore profound questions: What does it mean to believe when God seems hidden? How do we make sense of divine absence in …
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Trump Redux - with special guest co-host David Remnick and Michael Milshtein
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1:15:09This week – New Yorker editor David Remnick partners up with Yonit as guest co-host. As Trump reshapes the global order—strengthening ties with Putin, unsettling NATO, and proposing a radical reimagining of Gaza—Hamas expert Michael Milshtein joins us to break down the latest developments in the region. Meanwhile, the Israeli government officially …
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Zelensky gets the boot, tariffs for all, Putin rejoices, and then there's the Panama Canal... It's enough for anyone to ask: is this chaos, or is this all part of the White House plan to effect the change that Trump promised?? Also in this week's episode: Trump's latest pro-Jewish policies, Hamas rebuilds the Hitler store, and we meet the OTD son o…
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Mijal and Noam sit down with barrister and legal expert Natasha Hausdorff to explore the weaponization of international law, the ICC and UN's stance on Israel. They discuss the challenges of lawfare in the modern world. In their conversation, Natasha breaks down complex legal frameworks, debunks myths about genocide allegations and proportionality …
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#30: NOT CB4
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1:39:55Eric, Jeff, Styles, Sheek and Jadakiss got together in Yonkers to NOT discuss CB4, even though we all agreed we previously would... the ridiculousness that occurs as a result just has to be heard. Let us know what you think! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Assemblyman Rabbi Avi Schnall represents the 30th legislative district in the New Jersey General Assembly. He also is director of federal education affairs at the Agudah and Co-hosts the Oorahthon broadcast every year. You may have seen him in videos about tuition cuts, speaking in Trenton, or gotten his Whatsapps. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.co…
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Handle the Truth - with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib
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1:10:07As Israel mourns the return of four hostage bodies, pressure mounts ahead of negotiations for the next stage of the deal. Meanwhile, Donald Trump lays out his vision for Gaza in a bizarre, AI-generated video. At the same time, new IDF investigations into October 7th reveal years of misreading Hamas, leaving southern Israel dangerously exposed. Yoni…
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Mijal and Noam dive into the complexities of religious Zionism in Israel with renowned journalist, Yair Ettinger. They explore the historical roots of the movement, from the pragmatic vision of Rabbi Reines to the messianic approach of Rabbi Kook and discuss how these ideologies helped shape modern Israeli society. They ask tough questions, includi…
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After over a year of worrying and agonizing, praying and hoping, the news finally arrived: Shiri, Kfir and Ariel Bibas HY"D are no longer with us. As Klal Yisrael processes the information, the levayas and the evil Hamas spectacles, we discuss the latest and the future of this war. On the home front, Doge has been quite busy axing employees, cuttin…
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February 26, 2025 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 75 - Shabbat: There’s A Nap For That Shabbat is a way for us to reflect on the week and reset ourselves. We power ourselves down and find ways of interacting with our loved ones and our community in ways that can really nourish our soul. So, this is a reminder to download that specia…
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One of Israel’s darkest days since October 7th, as four hostages return home in coffins—two of them children. Yonit and Jonathan reflect on the profound impact of this moment on the nation and what it means for the fragile negotiations over a second stage of the hostage deal. Meanwhile, as Germany heads to the polls this Sunday, the far-right AfD p…
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This week, Mijal and Noam dive into the existential question of Diaspora Jews: Should Jews move to Israel? Mijal and Noam engage in a thought provoking conversation about Zionism, Aliyah and Jewish identity. They explore historical, religious, and philosophical debates about Aliyah, which literally means ascent or rise and refers to Jewish immigrat…
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Epis 172 - An Upside Down World
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1:01:09In what could be the craziest air travel story, we are still reeling from the Toronto Delta plane accident that saw a plane end up upside down on the runway after a hard landing. This after so many other air accidents have us buckling our safety belts and hanging on solid ground (for now.) On the Israel front, three more hostages have been released…
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As Israelis wait for noon on Saturday, and the promised release by Hamas of three more living hostages, Yonit and Jonathan talk through a nerve-wracking few days in which the deal teetered on the brink of collapse. They discuss a turbulent week and the ever-complicated Trump-Netanyahu relationship as the fate of Gaza hangs in the balance. Meanwhile…
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President Trump stunned the world multiple times in recent days regarding Israel. After declaring that the US would take over Gaza and relocate Palestinians, he now has doubled down on that statement multiple times. Also, after seeing the condition of the freed hostages he has gone even further, giving Hamas a deadline of this Saturday to release a…
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Mijal and Noam are back with a provocative conversation about the term Zionism and what it means to be a Zionist today. They explore whether the term itself does more harm than good and discuss why it’s so polarizing. Listen to Mijal and Noam grapple with questions about Zionism's relevance by drawing on research, insight and personal reflections a…
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February 12, 2025 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 74 - JudAIsm Artificial intelligence is everywhere—even in the clergy world! In this episode, we welcome Rabbi Josh Fixler, who was recently featured in The New York Times for his insights on how religious leaders are using AI. Join us as we explore the intersection of faith and tech…
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Judaism in the Achaemenid Persian Empire: The Return to JudahAfter a brief hiatus, we're back with an exciting deep dive into the Persian period of Jewish history. This episode explores the enigmatic figures of Sheshbazzar and Zerubavel, the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and the complex relationships between the returning Jewish exiles and the Samaritan…
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The Jewish Arbor Day? No, it's much more.
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Gaza-lighting - with Rahm Emanuel
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1:19:30As Israel waits for three more hostages to be released from Gaza, Donald Trump calls for the takeover and emptying out of the Strip—provoking both outrage and debate. This week, Yonit and Jonathan talk about that and much else with a towering figure of American politics: former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, who served as ambassador to Ja…
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Epis 170 - Welcome, And Enjoy Your Stay At Trump International, Gaza
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1:04:05... And just when you thought Trump 2.0 couldn't absolutely shock you again so soon after the election, we have the most monumental announcement of any administration regarding an ally in a century. We already recorded when the news broke, but we did a quick eleventh hour update to this week's cast. Of course we discuss all of the latest in Israel …
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This week, we are re-releasing the top episode chosen by Wondering Jews' loyal listeners. Mijal and Noam are joined by special guest Rabbi Joe Schwartz, director of Makom, the Israel Education Laboratory of the Jewish Agency. They explore the complexities of Jewish identity, Zionism, and the evolving relationship between Israel and the global Jewis…
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As Keith Siegel, 65, returns home after 484 days in Hamas captivity in Gaza—having been abducted from his home on October 7th—Yonit speaks with his wife, Aviva, who was also held hostage and released after 51 days. The episode includes depictions of abuse and violence. ---- You can find our social links here: https://linktr.ee/unholypod Join our Pa…
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This week, Yonit is joined by CNN anchor and global affairs analyst Bianna Golodryga, as scenes of joy and relief unfold with the return of seven more hostages. With another three set to be released on Saturday, they discuss the week’s key developments and speak with Dr. Einat Yehene, Head of the Rehabilitation Division at the Hostages Families For…
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Once again, BH more hostages have been released, with even more scheduled to come. We hope and pray for more good news and will of course keep on top of it. In the US, Trump's administration is in full swing with more cabinet positions being confirmed including Pete Hegseth who narrowly made it with a tie-breaking vote from VP JD Vance. Also, the I…
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