Best Jewish Broadcasting Service Podcasts (2024)

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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Laura Bialis- "Vishniac" 34:43

42m ago34:43

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Eric Goldman sits with Laura Bialis, producer and director of "Vishniac," a documentary that explores the life and work of Roman Vishniac, one of the foremost photographers to capture pre-war Jewish life in Eastern Europe.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Nehama Leibowitz and Studying the Bible (Torah) with Smadar Rosensweig—Torah Giants 3—Jewish Insights with Justin Pines 57:32

42m ago57:32

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Dr. Nehama Leibowitz (1905-1997) was one of the most influential scholars and commentators on the Torah, and shaped the trajectory of Bible study. Justin is joined by Professor Smadar Rosensweig, a world-renowned Jewish educator and lecturer in Tanakh from Stern College for Women at Yeshiva University to explore Leibowitz’ personality, impact and l…

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Eye on Israel: Ben-Dror Yemini 30:24

1h ago30:24

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Israeli author and journalist Ben-Dror Yemini joins Shahar Azani to discuss combatting the industry of lies against Israel, and how recent escalations in antisemitism and anti-Israel protests differ from past instances.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour - Uzi Rabi 56:03

1h ago56:03

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A discussion on new regionalism in the Middle East and antisemitism with ISGAP senior research fellow Uzi Rabi, director of the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies at Tel Aviv University.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Hi, Hater" 29:23

1h ago29:23

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JBS journalist Micah Halpern examines the new form of Jew hatred that has emerged since the Hamas massacre; he compares it to past forms of anti Semitism and traditional Jew hatred but explains what sets this new malignancy apart—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Honoring Israel Activism: Highlights from the 2023 ZOA Awards Dinner 59:42

1h ago59:42

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Speaker Mike Johnson and others representing the front lines of pro-Israel activism are recognized at the Justice Louis D. Brandeis ZOA award dinner.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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ADL National Leadership Summit 2024- Opening Session 1:59:31

1h ago1:59:31

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The opening session of ADL’s 2024 Never Is Now Summit features remarks from Deborah E. Lipstadt, President Isaac Herzog, Jared Kushner, a 10/7 survivor and a family member of a hostage, and the State of Hate address from ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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"Stand With Israel": A Concert Celebration! 59:44

1h ago59:44

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An uplifting concert from The Hampton Synagogue featuring Netanel Hershtik, Shiree Kidron, and Gilad Paz singing favorites from the classic Israeli songbook, with national anthems led by Tovah Feldshuh. Keynote address by Rabbi Marc Schneier.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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"Campus Antisemitism" (A Discussion Featuring Larry Summers and Jeff Zucker) 1:26:36

1h ago1:26:36

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A discussion on how universities are – and are not – addressing antisemitism, with panelists Lawrence H. Summers (Harvard President Emeritus and former US Secretary of the Treasury), Erwin Chemerinsky (Berkeley Law), Shai Davidai (Columbia University) Rabbi Isabel de Koninck (Drexel Hillel), and Zoe Bernstein (Cornell). A program of the Temple Eman…

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The Hampton Synagogue's "Author Discussion Series" for Jewish Book Month: Arthur Smith 27:36

1h ago27:36

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Author Arthur Smith shares pivotal moments and behind-the-scenes stories in sports and television history as he details in his book, Reach, about his pioneering career as a TV producer. With Rabbi Avraham Bronstein.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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The Zohar, Shimon Bar Yochai , and Lag B'Omer with Daniel Matt—Torah Giants 2—Jewish Insights with Justin Pines 1:00:49

2d ago1:00:49

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Lag B’Omer commemorates the yahrtzeit of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, traditionally considered the author and primary subject of the Zohar, the masterpiece of Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism. Justin is joined by scholar and educator Dr. Daniel Matt, who spent 18 years creating the definitive award-winning translation of the Zohar, “a monumental contribution…

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Riva Pomerantz and her Novel Take 2 25:31

6h ago25:31

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On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Riva Pomerantz, the author of “Take Two.”Riva talks about the book’s deep dive into the tumultuous shana rishona (first year of marriage) of Aryeh and Miri Kleinerman, their in-laws, and a world of secrets that crosses generations and boundaries in shalom bayis (household…

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In the News: The View from Israel 29:21

1h ago29:21

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Dr. Eric Mandel, founder of MEPIN, Middle East Political & Information Network, and Senior Security Editor at the Jerusalem Report, is visiting Israel during this week of commemoration and independence and shares his insights on the situation on the ground. With Shahar AzaniBy Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Rabbi Zev Reichman on Rav Kook & Religious Zionism—Torah Giants 1—Jewish Insights with Justin Pines 1:02:23

9d ago1:02:23

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Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, the leading thinker of religious Zionism, was one of the most influential figures in Israeli history. Justin is joined by Rabbi Zev Reichman, the leader of East Hill Synagogue in Englewood, NJ, for an exploration of the thought and influence of Rav Kook and how so many of his ideas were ahead of his time and feel urgent an…

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Rabbi Hirsch Sermon: Campus Chaos 29:08

14d ago29:08

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Rabbi Hirsch cries out about campus antisemitism and urges his congregation to become actively involved in protecting the Jewish community from the radicalism that’s increasingly taking over American institutions.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Israel at War: Campus Riots 26:53

4d ago26:53

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Natalia Rojas, a 3rd-year Colombian-American UCLA student and board member of Students Supporting Israel (SSI) shares her experiences on recent campus riots and atmosphere in college while standing by Israel. With Shahar Azani.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Rabbi Shlomo Katz on Yom Hazikaron/Ha'atzmaut- Jewish Insights with Justin Pines 1:02:16

16d ago1:02:16

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How should we approach Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut this year? Justin is joined by Rabbi Shlomo Katz, a world-renowned Jewish musician, prayer leader, rabbi, author and teacher to discuss approaching prayer, the legacy of Shlomo Carlebach, creating religious experiences, October 7, and preparing for Yom Ha’atzmaut and Yom Hazikaron, including S…

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Yom Hashoah: Teisha Bader with Dani Dayan 26:01

12d ago26:01

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Just ahead of Yom Hashoah, Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan joins Teisha Bader to discuss this year's commemoration, 7 months after October 7th, and with hostages still in captivity.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Rabbi Avi Weiss, Part Two- Jewish Insights with Justin Pines 59:34

16d ago59:34

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Enjoy part two of a full-ranging interview on Avi Weiss' childhood, Israel, activism, legacy, and family changes. Rabbi Avi Weiss is founder of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, Yeshivat Chovevei Torah and co-founder of Yeshivat Maharat. He is the author of many books, including the newly released, "Torat Ahava - Loving Torah," a thematic commenta…

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Israel at War: Eric Mandel - The Northern Front 27:59

26d ago27:59

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Dr. Eric Mandel, founder of MEPIN, Middle East Political & Information Network & Senior Security Editor at the Jerusalem Report, shares his insights on the challenges facing Israel up north and the potential for the widening of the front against Israel. With Shahar Azani.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Rabbi Avi Weiss- Jewish Insights with Justin Pines 1:02:19

1M ago1:02:19

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Justin Pines sits with Avi Weiss, visionary rabbi, author, and founder of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, and co-founder of Yeshivat Maharat, for a full-ranging conversation on his childhood, Israel, activism and more. To learn more about JBS, visit JBSTV.org JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educational television and multime…

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Rabbi Hirsch: While Picking Strawberries in Israel 23:20

28d ago23:20

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Reflecting on his congregation’s recent mission to Israel, Rabbi Hirsch recounts a morning spent picking strawberries that moved him profoundly and left him hopeful for the future of Israel.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Israel at War: 6 Months After October 7th 20:39

1M ago20:39

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Former Israeli Ambassador to the US, Danny Ayalon, discusses the feeling in Israel 6 months after the devastating Hamas massacre, the hostages still in captivity in Gaza, the status of US-Israel ties and the surge of antisemitism in America. With Teisha Bader.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Global Connections with Robert Siegel: The Middle East at War 56:26

1M ago56:26

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Robert Siegel explores the current status of the Israel-Hamas war and the political and diplomatic initiatives aimed at achieving either a cease-fire or a long-term resolution, with leading experts Dennis Ross (Washington Institute for Near East Policy), Ghaith Al-Omari (Gilbert Foundation Senior Fellow), and Natan Sachs (Center for Middle East Pol…

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What’s on Authors’ Reading Tables!? Part 2 13:20

26d ago13:20

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In this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer and host Heather Dean welcomes back a few esteemed authors who were Heather’s featured guests over the course of Season 1, as well as a rebbetzin, to tell us about the books that are on their reading table.Subscribe to “613 Books Podcast” and discover new books every week!Show Notes:Featured guests(1…

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Chabad Rabbi YY Jacobson: The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Israel, Parenting and Passover- Jewish Insights with Justin Pines 1:17:45

1M ago1:17:45

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Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak (YY) Jacobson grew up at the feet of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and has since become one of America’s premier Jewish scholars in Torah and Jewish mysticism, and one of the most sought after speakers in the Jewish world today, Rabbi YY shares what he learned from the rebbe, as well as insights on the history we are living through, p…

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Defending Israel with David Harris: Natasha Hausdorff 30:00

1M ago30:00

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Natasha Hausdorff, specialist in international law and Director of UK Lawyers for Israel, joins David Harris to discuss her advocacy and concisely debunk egregious misconceptions about Israel.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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David Zvi Kalman: "AI and the Future of Humanity"- Jewish Insights with Justin Pines 1:02:52

1M ago1:02:52

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How might the future of technology shape Jewish life, and how might Jewish life shape the future? Justin is joined by scholar and futurist David Zvi Kalman, a leading thinker on the intersection of Jewish history and the history of technology, and of Judaism and artificial intelligence. Dr. Kalman is a research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institut…

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David Aaron: "Finding God in a Godless World"- Jewish Insights with Justin Pines- Purim, Part 5 1:01:14

2M ago1:01:14

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How might we think about God in modern times? This week, Justin is joined by “God-expert” and Kabbalist Rabbi David Aaron, author of the Secret Life of God, to explore ways to think about God today, and particularly after October 7. Rabbi David Aaron is the founder of Isralight and Orayata, and has invested over 3 decades delving into life’s bigges…

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Rabbi Hirsch Sermon: "After Five Months" 26:45

2M ago26:45

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Rabbi Hirsch offers his perspective on Israel five months after October 7th, and asks his congregation to keep the faith for the long and difficult road ahead as they prepare to return on a mission.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Lesley Kaplan and the Small Business Success Toolbox & Guide 39:46

2M ago39:46

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On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Lesley Kaplan, a business strategy, branding and goal-achieving coach, who is also the author of “Small Business Success Toolbox & Guide.”Drawing from several decades’ experience running her own successful businesses (product and service) Lesley defines and explains the i…

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Mijal Bitton: "Facing Evil and Antisemitism Today"- Jewish Insights with Justin Pines- Purim, Part 4 1:00:48

2M ago1:00:48

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In preparation for Purim, Justin is joined by Torah teacher and sociologist of American Jews Mijal Bitton to explore who or what is Amalek, the evil tribe that attacked Israel from behind in the desert and launched millennia of antisemitism, and how do we think about Amalek this year in particular and what are our obligations. To learn more about J…

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Israel at War: Eric Mandel 56:13

2M ago56:13

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What is the status of the war against Hamas in Gaza? And what are the chances for war with Hezbollah in the north? Shahar Azani speaks with Eric Mandel, founder and Director of MEPIN™, the Middle East Political Information Network,™ for an update on the war in Israel, upon his return from Israel.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Leandra Medine Cohen: "Getting Dressed as a Spiritual Experience" - Jewish Insights with Justin Pines- Purim, Part 3 59:33

2M ago59:33

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As we ready our Purim costumes, what does Judaism have to say about getting dressed? And what does getting dressed have to say about Judaism? Leandra Medine Cohen is a leading fashion influencer, writer, thinker and mother, best known for her blog “The Man Repeller.” Today, she writes “The Cereal Aisle,” which is about how to have fun with your clo…

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"Mordechai's Unexpected Response to Antisemitism" - Jewish Insights with Justin Pines- Purim, Part 2 54:33

2M ago54:33

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Justin draws lessons about the "post-war" Jewish community from the Purim story and the rituals of giving gifts to our neighbors and the poor, and shares one key strategy for building that community. To learn more about JBS, visit JBSTV.org JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educational television and multimedia platform made possible by listeners like yo…

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Erica Brown- "Are American Jews in Diaspora or Exile?" - Jewish Insights with Justin Pines- Purim, Part 1 1:06:27

2M ago1:06:27

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In the first in a series of conversations on Purim, Justin Pines is joined by Erica Brown, author of Esther: Power, Fate and Fragility in Exile, and the Vice Provost for Values and Leadership at Yeshiva University, to discuss themes of Purim as they relate to our world today. To learn more about JBS, visit JBSTV.org JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educ…

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"Two Communities, One People" - How Oct. 7 Victims Joined w/ NJ Town- Jewish Insights with Justin Pines 59:06

2M ago59:06

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JBS CEO Justin Pines is joined by Benny Ledom, an October 7 survivor from Netiv HaAsara who shares his experience, and Rabbi Chaim Poupko of Congregation Ahavath Torah in Englewood, NJ, who describes the partnership developing between their two communities. To learn more about JBS, visit JBSTV.org JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educational television …

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Jewish Insights with Justin Pines- Introduction 1:07

3M ago1:07

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Get to know JBS's new CEO, Rabbi Justin Pines, and his debut program on JBS, "Jewish Insights with Justin Pines"!By Jewish Broadcasting Service (JBS)

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour (Charles Small) 59:39

2M ago59:39

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Charles Asher Small, founder and executive director of ISGAP (the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism & Policy) leads a seminar with ISGAP senior research fellow Joel Kotek, in the premiere of a new series from ISGAP.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris: David Shares His Incredible Jewish Journey 29:30

2M ago29:30

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David Harris shares all about his fascinating Jewish journey - speaking from the heart about Israel, including his first transformative trip there, what shaped him and spoke to him as a Jew inspiring his interest, study and love for the Jewish state.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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The Hampton Synagogue's "Author Discussion Series" for Jewish Book Month: Meryl Ain 28:09

2M ago28:09

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Author Meryl Ain reads excerpts from her novel “Shadows We Carry” and discusses themes of the book. A series produced for Jewish Book Month by the Hampton Synagogue of Westhampton Beach, NY with Rabbi Avraham Bronstein.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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In the Spotlight: Rabbi Sharon Brous 55:51

2M ago55:51

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Rabbi Sharon Brous, founder and senior rabbi of LA's IKAR community and a leading voice at the intersection of faith and justice, sits with Abigail Pogrebin to discuss her first book, The Amen Effect, about the power of community and showing up for each other.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Malice Aforethought" 23:53

2M ago23:53

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JBS journalist Micah Halpern discusses the conclave between the leaders of Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine that occurred in Beirut in September, and how this was the harbinger of the onslaught of terror that ensued—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.…

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Judy Gruen and her memoir Bylines and Blessings 30:31

3M ago30:31

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On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Judy Gruen, the author of “Bylines and Blessings: Overcoming Obstacles, Striving for Excellence, and Redefining Success.” Judy says that she writes to find meaning, hope, and laughter in a complicated world. Her first memoir is the acclaimed "The Skeptic and the Rabbi." J…

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Rabbi Hirsch Sermon: "The Moral Flame" 17:42

2M ago17:42

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In a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch cries out about the need for moral teachers, moral training, and constant moral discipline to counteract the failure of America’s top leaders and educators to respond to the evil of October 7th.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Becoming a Better Person 54:43

2M ago54:43

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Robert Siegel looks at what constitutes living well in matters of happiness, health faith and service to others with David Brooks (NYT), Robert Waldinger (Harvard Medical School), and Rabbi David Wolpe (Visiting Scholar, Harvard Divinity School)By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Mindy Blumenfeld and her book Hillel and the Paper Menschies 25:00

3M ago25:00

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On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Mindy Blumenfeld, the author of “Hillel and the Paper Menschies,” a book for children (that the rest of us will enjoy!) based on the actual experiences of young Hillel Blumenfeld z”l who was diagnosed with cancer when he was six years old.This book is co-written by Marc L…

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JBS Special: Ted Deutch - Antisemitism Today 18:39

3M ago18:39

18:39

AJC CEO Ted Deutch speaks about AJC’s latest antisemitism report, which includes the impact of the October 7 Hamas massacre, in a JBS special with Teisha Bader.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Menachem Weinreb and the release of Mystical Matters from the Bible and Beyond 21:35

3M ago21:35

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This week’s featured guest on “613 Books Podcast” is Menachem Weinreb, Creative Director of Mishpacha Magazine. His newly-published ingeniously artful book, “Mystical Matters from the Bible and Beyond” was previewed on this podcast last summer when it was still in manuscript form. Back then, host Heather Dean predicted this book just might be The N…

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Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Growing Up with Social Media 56:12

3M ago56:12

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Robert Siegel examines the implications of growing up with social media and ubiquitous screens, with experts Sherry Turkley (MIT), Brian Merchant (tech columnist and author), and Jean Twenge (San Diego State University). A program of the American Friends of Rabin Medical Center (AFRMC).By JBS

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