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In Peter Beinart’s view, one story dominates Jewish communal life: that of persecution and victimhood. It is a story that erases much of the nuance of Jewish religious tradition and warps our understanding of Israel and Palestine. After Gaza, where Jewish texts, history, and language have been deployed to justify mass slaughter and starvation, Beinart argues, Jews must tell a new story. After this war, whose horror will echo for generations, they must do nothing less than offer a new answer to the question: What does it mean to be a Jew?

A podcast where ancient Jewish wisdom meets modern life and everything in between. Join us as we explore, laugh and grow together.

שיעורים של הרב רן בן משה, ראש המחלקה הישראלית במכון מאיר

Jewish Studies: Unscrolled features host Alyssa Quint in conversation with expert guests and historians. Each episode focuses on a single classic Jewish text and covers topics ranging from a 17th-century hostage crisis, to modern classical interpretations of a Yiddish lullaby.

Hosted by Courtney Hazlett, Rabbi Diana Fersko, and Josh Kross, each episode of How to Be a Jew takes a look at a current, cultural topic and what it means for us as Jews, and how we react to it because we are Jews. We interview actors, artists, and other creators about their work, Jewish thinkers about the most pressing problems facing us today, and once in a while, the Jewish-adjacent icons who occupy an interesting space in our world.

This is an October 7th story, but one that begins not in 2023, but in October of 1894 with the arrest of French military officer Alfred Dreyfus, who also happened to be a Jew. The implications of his framing, arrest, incarceration and the fallout of his eventual exoneration reverberate today. Over this five-episode series, we examine how these events unfolded, and how they connect to the antisemitism that exists today.

Der Podcast "Geschichte(n) aus dem Museum", moderiert von Direktorin Barbara Staudinger, bietet Einblicke in 130 Jahre jüdische Geschichte und Gegenwart. Die Hörerinnen und Hörer erwarten spannende Einblicke in die Sammlung des Museums, kulturelle Dialoge und Interviews mit Expertinnen und Experten. Historische Rückblicke, Diskussionen über Antisemitismus sowie persönliche Geschichten und Erinnerungen werden ebenfalls thematisiert.

The podcast explores the weekly Torah portion through a unique lens. Each episode begins with a close reading of selected verses, exploring their plain meaning and addressing textual questions that have intrigued commentators throughout the ages. We then dive deep into the rich waters of Hasidic teachings, discovering how they illuminated these same passages with profound spiritual and psychological wisdom. This podcast bridges the gap between traditional biblical commentary and the soul-stirring teachings of the Hasidic masters. New episodes released weekly BH, aligned with the Parasha

Delve deep into the captivating narrative of the Book of Samuel. In this insightful podcast, we embark on a verse-by-verse exploration, unraveling the intricate tapestry of stories, messages, and profound lessons woven within. From the turbulent times of Eli and the rise of Samuel as a prophet, we witness the birth of a nation and the establishment of the Davidic kingdom. We'll examine the complex characters of Saul, David, and others, analyzing their triumphs, failures, and the enduring impact of their choices.

ברוכים הבאים לפודקאסט המיוחד של הרב יוסף דלויה!בפודקאסט זה, תגלו עולם מלא השראה וידע, עם שיעורי תורה מרתקים, הלכות שימושיות לחיי היומיום, ותובנות מחכמת היהדות העתיקה. הרב יוסף דלויה מביא איתו עומק רוחני לצד נגישות לכל אחד ואחת, תוך שהוא מחבר את ערכי התורה אל המציאות המודרנית בצורה מרוממת ומשמעותית.במה תוכלו להעשיר את עולמכם ...

Between Heaven and Earth: Unveiling the Hidden Mysticism of the Targumim by Baal Kadmon offers an exploration into the textual and esoteric dimensions of the Targumim—ancient Aramaic interpretations of the Hebrew Bible. This book bridges biblical scholarship, linguistic analysis, and mystical traditions.

Aliyah Chronicles is a podcast that dives deep into the stories of people who’ve made Aliyah, exploring the transformative journey of moving to Israel and the lives they’ve built since. Each episode shares a unique perspective, from the cultural shifts and challenges to the personal triumphs and connections that make Israel feel like home. Whether you’re curious about the Aliyah experience, have lived it yourself, or just love a good story of resilience and discovery, Aliyah Chronicles brings you closer to the heart of those who’ve chosen to make Israel their home.

In this innovative biography, Ruth Franklin explores the transformation of Anne Frank (1929–1945) from ordinary teenager to icon, shedding new light on the young woman whose diary of her years in hiding, now translated into more than seventy languages, is the most widely read work of literature to arise from the Holocaust. Comprehensively researched but experimental in spirit, this book chronicles and interprets Anne’s life as a Jew in Amsterdam during World War II while also telling the story of the diary—its multiple drafts, its discovery, its reception, and its message for today’s world.

Nate Leipciger, a thoughtful, shy eleven-year-old boy, is plunged into an incomprehensible web of ghettos, concentration and death camps during the German occupation of Poland. Demonstrating incredible strength of character as he struggles to survive, he forges a new, unbreakable bond with his father and yearns for a free future. With memories that remain etched in tragedy and pain even as he looks optimistically to the future, Nate builds a new life in Canada.

When Nazi forces entered Kraków, Poland in 1939, unexpected and unresisted, Josef Lewkowicz's life became a nightmare overnight as he and his family were rounded up and sent to concentration camps across German-occupied territory. It wasn't long before Josef found himself face-to-face with SS kommandant Amon Goeth, whose brutality was made infamous by the film Schindler's List. As Josef struggled to survive the violence, horror, and degradations of one prison camp after another—he was kept alive only by his faith and his profound sense of justice.

When you're wondering about how to stay in control in your life what better people to reach out to than listening to the Rabbi and the shrink!?

Welcome to In the Footsteps of Greatness, a podcast presented by Lechteich, where we uncover remarkable stories, share powerful lessons and explore the enduring legacy of greatness. Each episode will inspire your journey and empower you to transform your life, today.

In Joods (over) leven gaat journalist en onderzoeker Ronit Palache uitvoerig in gesprek met zestien Nederlandse Joden van verschillende generaties die zich allemaal op hun eigen, unieke wijze verhouden tot de Holocaust. Waar hebben we het over als we spreken over een typische tweede-generatieproblematiek? Waarom heeft de eerste generatie zo’n moeite met het woord slachtoffer? Op welke manier manifesteren sporen van de Holocaust zich nog bij mensen die decennia later werden geboren en hoe verhoudt hun Joodse identiteit zich tot die geschiedenis? Op empathische en scherpe wijze probeert ...