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Each week, join us on an adventure as we deconstruct that week’s parasha, exploring new insights and meaning in the Torah. Hosted by Simon Eder and sponsored by the Louis Jacobs Foundation, Jewish Quest aims to honour the statement of R' Jacobs z"l who said: 'The quest for Torah is itself Torah.' Welcome to that Quest. Find out more about our work at louisjacobs.org
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Armed with scholarly analysis, "Pulling The Thread Podcast" fearlessly dissects the New Testament, unveiling its human origins and challenging the myth of inspiration. Through textual criticism, it exposes the NT as products of later centuries, far removing its from the era of Jesus. Driven by a quest for Jewish reclamation, employing the historical-critical method, the podcast explores Second Temple Judaism, the Talmud & the Qumran community. Renowned scholars guide the journey, revealing J ...
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Roll for Joycast

Rory Philstrom & Trin Peterson

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Welcome to the Roll for Joycast, where every episode is a quest for holy wholeness! Join Rory the Dungeon Master Pastor and Trin, Jewish spiritual guide and budding therapist, as they dive into the world of tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons. Together, they explore how the magic of imaginative play reveals the deep joy and enduring hope at the core of our human experience. Plus, in our Game Design Theopoetics segment, we reimagine game elements to help us shed what alienates ...
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"Talk Jewish To Me" is hosted by LaDerryl and Danielle Hart (House of Lev). The Harts are based in Southern California and currently in the process of converting to Judaism. On the podcast, they discuss important issues like Jewish identity, spiritual growth, raising a Jewish family, and more, from the unique perspective of their journey with others who can shed light and add something meaningful to the conversation. "Talk Jewish To Me" is a project of Aish, whose aim is to conduct meaningfu ...
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Counter Programming with Shira & Arielle is your new favorite coronavirus/COVID-19 distraction podcast. Join this duo as they embark on a quest to bring the world counter programming of all kinds. They'll focus on countertops (namely, they're doing a series on marble, granite, and quartz), time counters, calorie counters, counters of other kinds... Each episode will be a mix of comedy and fun facts that no one knew they ever needed. Shira and Arielle have been friends for 5 years. They met i ...
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Build a Relationship with the Creator with Rav Dror brings us rare honest pure principles of truth, that will touch the heart of anyone who truly tries to listen to his inspirational words. Our hope is that these inspirational videos will bring you closer to HaShem (The Creator) and inspire and motivate you to find your connection to God with joy, faith, and trust.
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What does it look like when fascism turns your country upside down? How do you fight bigotry and hatred when hopelessness and apathy have set in? How does individual action make a difference in the quest for equality and freedom? And what is so important about the post office? These are not questions about modern day America, these are questions we investigate about 1940s Hungary. Join us every Wednesday for this 6-part series. Please rate, subscribe, like and share. Subscribe to https://www ...
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Women Who Went Before

Rebekah Haigh & Emily Chesley

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Women Who Went Before is on a gynocentric quest into the ancient world. Join hosts Rebekah Haigh and Emily Chesley as they interview the world’s top scholars and unearth the lives of women from the past. It’s a history podcast and detective journey in one, sifting through texts and tropes to find the women who lived beneath. | Season 2 is in pre-production
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Stories in Our Roots

Heather Murphy, Genealogist

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By seeking the stories of our ancestors, we find our own. Through the lens of genealogy, host Heather Murphy invites you to embark on a transformative quest of self-discovery, enabling you to cultivate self-awareness, forge meaningful connections, and embrace a life filled with resilience and joyful authenticity. Be inspired to take your own journey into the branches of your family tree, illuminating the stories of your ancestors and empowering you to discover your true self. Through researc ...
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In the first story of Gensis, we are told of the numinous spinning blade that blocked the entrance to the Garden of Eden.From that moment, humanity has been on a quest to find its way back into the garden.As Maimonides explains, entrance into the garden is achieved in those rare moments of clarity, when the inspired individual (albeit briefly) realizes what it means to live well, and sees past the insignificant frivolities that occupy the common man.In this podcast, we try and achieve such c ...
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Is it possible that many "Christian" traditions today aren't in line with Biblical teaching; or that we have neglected the commandments of God, to hold to the traditions of men? Have you ever wondered where Christmas came from, how about the Easter Bunny, or when the sabbath changed from the seventh day to the first? Have we been missing important truths from the bible and history that are preventing us from living a life like our Savior? Join me, Caleb Gee as I explore some of these things ...
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Capehart

The Washington Post

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Opinion writer Jonathan Capehart talks with newsmakers who challenge your ideas on politics, and explore how race, religion, age, gender and cultural identity are redrawing the lines that both divide and unite America. "Capehart" is a podcast from Washington Post Opinions, with conversations adapted from Washington Post Live events.
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From the time of the first homo-sapiens until today, the LGBT lifestyle has existed, whether in the underground or in mainstream culture. It makes no difference whether you are from the LGBT community or simply interested in it - this podcast is Straight Friendly. We will talk and learn about the LGBT history, culture and lifestyle; and host the most significant and colorful scholars, key figures and people in the LGBT communities.
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Professor Naomi Graetz discusses the connection between Samuel and Korach and the parsha’s pertinence for today. Naomi Graetz taught English at Ben Gurion University of the Negev for 35 years. She is the author of Unlocking the Garden: A Feminist Jewish Look at the Bible, Midrash and God; The Rabbi’s Wife Plays at Murder ; S/He Created Them: Femini…
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Belbin's in downtown St. John's may be able to help you with your hankering for cheese. This Foodie Friday, we sent our Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts to learn all about their cheese club. Darrell joined us on the line from Belbin's this morning, to give us a taste of their cheese supply.
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There are twenty Riff locations across the province - 18 on the island and 2 in Labrador. And Lee Stewart has visited them all. His Riff's challenge began last summer, and was completed three days ago. He joined us on the line today from Labrador City to discuss his unique challenge.
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Gina Burgess will be playing at at the Majestic Theatre in St. John's tonight. She's from Nova Scotia, and played violin with bands like The Jerry Cans out of Iqaluit, and also the swing group Gypsophilia. Her solo album is called ISNOW. She spoke with the Morning Show's Jen White ahead of tonight's performance.…
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Earlier this week, Palestine Action YYT was named grand marshal of this year’s Pride Parade. As part of that partnership, St. John’s Pride will honour the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions List by cutting ties with businesses and organizations deemed to be complicit in violating Palestinian rights. Harvey's Home Heating pulled out and cancelled it…
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Wickedness is found in places where there should be righteousness and justice. Is man really no different than the beasts of the field? Is it really better to have never been born? And how does the resurrection change everything? Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podc…
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All the world's a stage, and this weekend, that includes Bowring Park. Our Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts joined us live this morning at the Bowring Park Amphitheatre, to bring us all the details about this year's season of Shakespeare by the Sea. He spoke with Sandra Mills, the general manager of Shakespeare by the Sea.…
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Pride events have always been rooted in protest. This year, St. John's Pride is putting political action front and centre. Palestine Action YYT will be the grand marshal of this year's Pride parade, and as part of the partnership between the two groups, St. John's Pride also agreed to cut ties with businesses on the Boycott Divestments Sanctions Li…
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Local drag queen Fashionista Jones, AKA Jade Nohels, has been a drag performer for more than 20 years. She says drag has always been a part of her life, even when she was growing up in Cape St. George, on the island's west coast. Jade Nohels spoke with the CBC's Abby Cole about how drag in Newfoundland and Labrador has evolved over the years.…
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Violinist and music educator Laura Nerenberg's new one-woman show is called “Jewish-ish." The show combines autobiographical elements, with her love and passion for playing music. She’ll be performing at the Suncor Energy Hall at Memorial’s School of Music tonight, and she joins us in studio today to talk about it.…
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Food banks in Newfoundland and Labrador are gaining more clients almost daily, as people in the province struggle with rising food prices. On Wednesday, Progressive Conservative leader Tony Wakeham issued a statement criticizing the provincial government's response to the rising cost of living. Wakeham spoke with our Morning Show reporter Darrell R…
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There will be no Pride on the Pier in St. John's this summer. Harvey's Home Heating has cancelled the popular event, after St. John's Pride partnered with a local pro-Palestinian group. Today we spoke with Chris Forward, the general manager about why Harvey's made that call, and what that means for its support of the local queer community.…
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Conception Bay South's proposed plan prioritizes things like backyard suites, multiplex units, smaller lot sizes, narrow roads... and the list goes on. But is the town moving too quickly, and missing out on the big picture? CBS residents Karen Morris and Phyllis Smith joined us this morning with their thoughts.…
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If you're scheduled for an MRI in this province, you could be waiting for a year or more. Or, you could be stuck on a waiting list for even longer. Jennifer Carey is a Medical Radiation Technologist, waiting to hear how the government and health services plan to tackle the issue. She joined us on the line from New Brunswick.…
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The soldiers who served in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during the first world war came from all over the province, and today's repatriation ceremony represented them all. Ed Fewer is the treasurer of the Grand Falls-Windsor Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12. He was in St. John's today to take part in the Memorial Day events, and joined us on the …
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Today, Newfoundland's unknown soldier was laid to rest more than a century after he died fighting for the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. The soldier's remains were repatriated from France in late May. The interment took place this morning at the newly-refurbished National War Memorial in downtown St. John's, where our Morning Show reporter Darrell Ro…
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The unknown soldier will be lying in state, starting today at Confederation Building, with the big ceremony taking place at the War Memorial in downtown St. John's on Monday. To give us the full list of events, Berkley Lawrence joined us on the line today. He is the 1st vice-president of Dominion Command with the Royal Canadian Legion.…
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Sending an unknown soldier to rest back home, 100 years later, CBC News is gearing up for its special coverage of the centennial anniversary of the National War Memorial in downtown St. John's. The CBC's Heather Hiscox joined us in our studio to talk about it. She is the host of Morning Live on CBC News Network, and will be hosting our coverage on …
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The Saint Vince de Paul Carbonear Food Bank is seeing a rise in its clientele. Today, they're holding a fundraiser to help stock up the shelves. Our Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts went to Carbonear yesterday and spoke with Kaitlin Clarke. She's the Communications and Outreach Coordinator with the Carbonear Food Bank.…
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The Royal Newfoundland Regiment is asking you to share your stories of loved ones who have served. Today we heard about a special family-friendly event happening this weekend as we mark the 100th Anniversary of the Newfoundland National War Memorial. Michael Pretty is president of the Trail of the Caribou Research Group with the Regiment, and Ean P…
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Michael Mercado is a Director of the Filipino Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, and he joined us in studio this morning to discuss the Philippine Madrigal Singers. The world-renowned choral group is coming to St. John's for the Harbour Voices Festival, and they're also performing at Bethesda Pentecostal Church on Sunday.…
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Jacob Collier is coming to town as part of the Harbour Voices international choral festival. His performances are incredibly unique -- he turns his audience into a choir, creating a magical live music experience. Today in studio we were joined by Kelly Mansell of Rocket Bakery, and David Buley, one of the festivals artistic directors.…
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Historian Gary Browne has done a lot of research on the National War Memorial, and spoke to the CBC's Terry Roberts about it. Crowds of people are expected to line the streets near the National War Memorial in St. John's on Monday, where the remains of Newfoundland's Unknown Soldier will be interred. Monday also marks a century since the memorial w…
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Today, it's Canadian Multiculturalism Day, and organizations from across the country are holding events to celebrate cultural diversity. Statistics Canada predicts that Newfoundland and Labrador's immigrant population will double in the next twenty years. In St. John's, the Association for New Canadians is having a Multicultural Family Sports Day. …
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The federal government calls it "an end to the cod moratorium".... re-introducing the commercial fishery, and adding a modest increase to the total allowable catch. But is it the right choice from a conservation perspective? This morning we spoke to Jack Daly, a marine scientist with the conservation group, Oceana.…
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Local drag performer Irma Gerd says she's just one face of a large -- and growing -- drag community. The CBC's Abby Cole spoke with the Canada's Drag Race star about how the Newfoundland drag scene stacks up against other provinces, and how it's already engrained in our local culture.
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Does everyone face the same fate in the end? What happens when we apply too much pressure to things not designed to bear it? And for everything there is a season and a time, but is that good news? Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser! 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Academy - F…
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What the federal government described in a statement as the "historic return of the commercial northern cod fishery" will amount to just a small increase in fishing activity that had been allowed during the recent years of the moratorium. For more on this, we spoke with Jenn Thornhill Verma -- author of the book Cod Collapse: The Rise and Fall of N…
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Professor Jacob Wright discusses the origins of the spy story. Professor Jacob Wright is Professor of Hebrew Bible at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology and the Director of Graduate Studies in Emory’s Tam Institute of Jewish Studies. His doctorate is from Georg-August-Universität, Göttingen. He is the author of Rebuilding Identity: The N…
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The MacMorran Community Centre is now the McSheffrey Resource Centre? Does that matter? It matters to the folks who run the community hub near Higgins Line. Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts stopped by this morning to find out why they went for the name change, and what else is happening there this summer.…
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