Conversations with people who love to think.
A Jewish Journal Jewish People Policy Institute Joint Venture. Host Shmuel Rosner and guests dive into the complex policies and practices of the “triangle” - the US, Israel and the Jewish People.
The Bagel Report is a pop-culture entertainment podcast featuring Jewish Journal Contributing Writer Esther D. Kustanowitz and Digital Content Manager Erin Ben-Moche. Each episode, these entertainment junkies discuss all things Jewish in the arts & entertainment world while exploring how Jewish identity is portrayed on the big and small screen. Follow us on social @estherk and @ebenmoche.
A podcast. Of interviews. Usually with Jews. Who are pretty interesting. A Jewish Journal production. Hosted by Senior Writer Jared Sichel
There are just way too many news stories to keep track of! My wife saw that I was too overwhelmed by all of it so she decided to send me a few stories she felt I should know about via email almost every single day--a condensed version of the news. On our show I showcase my top picks from the emails that she sends to me. ...and remember...listen to your wife....
WEISSOLOGY “I promise to always focus on ideology, not personality” ~ Jason Weisberg Weissology Podcast was created by 25 year Wall Street veteran Jason Weisberg as a platform to have open and honest conversations on finance, politics, and his passion for food/pizza. He brings unfiltered, factual, and educated thought together with solid financial advice at a much needed time in our country. JASON WEISBERG ~ Creator and Host Jason Weisberg is first and foremost a proud Jewish father of two g ...
From WRHU Hempstead, Getting To The Root is a weekly, student-driven radio program that brings community voices to center stage. We aim to shed light on important issues that you won't hear on your day-to-day news broadcasts.
Life before, during and after the holocaust with Buchenwald survivor, Melvin Federbush. In hour 5 of this series, he reveals his harrowing experiences while in Nazi occupied Poland. Melvin Federbush was born in Deblin, Poland, July 1923. He attended Cheder and Yeshiva as well as high school. Within eight days of Hitler's invasion of Poland, his parents and nine year old twin sisters were killed during a bombing attack. Melvin was taken prisoner during the Nazi occupation and forced to live i ...
Feed Me Bubbe as seen in the Wall Street Journal May 10th 2007 and ABC World News with Charles Gibson on 8/8/07 among other press. Bubbe is Yiddish for grandmother and this Bubbe is ready to show you the secret to her good cooking. Feed me Bubbe takes feeding grandchildren to a new level. What makes this different from the other feed is that the fans have spoken saying we need a version that works on your ipods and iphones and we have answered. If you are looking for a .mov version use the o ...
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What Can We Learn During This Transition Moment?
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Reflections on how we are negotiating the return to our old lives. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
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Gayil Talshir: Understanding Israel's Fourth Election Results
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Shmuel Rosner and Gayil Talshir discuss the 2021 Israeli election results and the reasons why they might signal the end of Benjamin Netanyahu's era. Gayil Talshir is a senior lecturer in political science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem with expertise in democratic theory, the party system, and civil society. Talshir earned a D.Phil. from the…
Crazy week in sports and the stock market, but let's talk about what's going on with the new election laws and the proposed boycotts as a result in the State of Georgia.By Jason W
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How Can Synagogues Up Their Game Post Pandemic?
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In conversation with Shanni on programming for the Jewish future, and remembering the late Eva Brown during Holocaust Remembrance. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
Actress, recording artist and Emmy Award-winning producer Noa Tishby discusses her acclaimed new book, "Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth." Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.…
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I got 99 Problems and the border is not one of them
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This administration is not turning out to be al that.By Jason W
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Thoughts on Israeli Elections, Pesach and Shabbat
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As we enter the Shabbat and Passover holiday, some reflections on what's on my mind. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
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Rabbi Ilay Ofran: The Torah - A Psychic Turn
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Shmuel Rosner and Rabbi Ilay Ofran discuss his new book, "The torah: A Psychic Turn." It is available in Hebrew. Rabbi Ilay Ofran is the Rav of Kvutzat Yavneh, and founder and joint head of Mechinat Ruach Hassadeh, a pre-military Jewish academy for boys, located in Kibbutz Beerot Yitzhak. Follow Shmuel Rosner on Twitter.…
A harsh but truthful view of how murder in the United States is categorized by the media and influencers. How society should view murder and hate crimes versus the reality that we live in with selective justice and story portrayal.By Jason W
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Election Day Special: Why Does Netanyahu Keep Winning?
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Political Editor Shmuel Rosner analyzes latest results from Israeli elections. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
Sorry listeners, Esther and Erin don't have time to recap the 4-hour-long Snyder Cut this week because they have to prepare for Passover!!! Realizing they're still not ready, they stall and talk about Passover's past and share traditions, stories, special foods and other influences that define the holiday for their respective families. They also di…
In another episode of "Shmoozing with Shanni," we explore the changing world of comedy and get in the mood for Shabbat. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
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Dr. Rabbi Wayne Allen: Thinking about Good and Evil
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Shmuel Rosner chats with Dr Rabbi Wayne Allen about his upcoming book: "Thinking about Good and Evil: Jewish Views from Antiquity to Modernity" - out in May. After being graduated from New York University with a B.A. in philosophy and Phi Beta Kappa, Rabbi Allen attended the Jewish Theological Seminary of America where he earned a Masters degree in…
A hard look at hate crimes in the US and abroad that seems to be institutionalized and forgotten about. If the crime trends then it matters.By Jason W
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Are We Seeing A Light at The End of the Pandemic Tunnel?
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A conversation with Shanni on the new world that is opening up, and the anxieties that remain. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
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The Bagel Report: The Podcast: The Series w/ Julia Lester!
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The Bagels welcome Julia Lester, one of the stars of "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series." After some getting-to-know-you conversations and Jewish geography, we talk about her character Ashlyn on the Disney+ reboot and what it's like to be a part of the 15-year-old franchise. Erin geeks out with Julia over a cappella connections and Esthe…
Reflections on the staying power of love and this week's Torah portion. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
Always order a full pie to ensure your pizza is nice and fresh for the best experience!By Jason W
Podcast producer Shanni weighs in on the value of great conversation and her take on current events. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
Thoughts on the erosion of free speech, the new times we're entering and this week's Torah portion. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
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Sacha, Sorkin, Schitt & Shtisel: The Golden Globes and Beyond
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After acknowledging the first anniversary of COVID hitting America, the Bagels are not getting ready for the Holiday of Matzah and are reviewing the Golden Globes. From virtual awards shows to what's newy and Jewy, Esther and Erin explore pop culture through their particular Jewish lens: highlighting the career of Shira Haas, sending good wishes to…
Governor Cuomo is in big trouble...let's discuss!By Jason W
A conversation with Shanni Suissa on the latest craze in social media, Clubhouse. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
Shmuel Rosner and Natan Slifkin discuss his latest book, "Rationalism vs. Mysticism: Schisms in Traditional Jewish Thought." Natan Slifkin, popularly known as the "Zoo Rabbi", is a British-born Israeli Orthodox rabbi and director of the Biblical Museum of Natural History in Beit Shemesh, Israel. He is best known for his interest in zoology, science…
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Exploring the Rise and Fall of Stan Lee with 'True Believer' Author Abraham Riesman
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Everybody knows Stan Lee, but nobody knows Stan Lee— except people like critically-acclaimed writer Abraham Riesman, who has written a new book about the late Marvel Comics founder. Riesman joins the Bagels to discuss "True Believer: The Rise and Fall of Stan Lee," which shatters fans' assumptions about the life of the man who started out as Stanle…
Weekly roundup of interesting news and subjects, and creative words of wisdom on the weekly Torah portion. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
Is the Detroit-Style pizza at Pizza Hut all it's cracked up to be?By Jason W
On this edition, we introduce you to two creative innovators in their respective fields who released some incredible work last year, one in book form, the other as a musical recording. In the first half of the show, we hear from Veteran Public Radio journalist Maria Martin, the founding executive producer of the NPR show Latino USA, who’ll tell us …
A conversation with Anne Dunsmore, one of the leaders of the recall campaign against Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
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My weekly roundup, from COVID to Texas to love and goodness
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Reflections on the lockdown controversy, the Texas nightmare, progress on the vaccine, sharing our goodness, and this week's Torah portion. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
Shmuel Rosner and Marc Rosenstein discuss his latest book, "Contested Utopia: Jewish Dreams and Israeli Realities," out soon. Marc Rosenstein is the Director Emeritus of the Israel Rabbinical Program at HUC-JIR's Taube Family Campus in Jerusalem. He grew up in Highland Park, Illinois, and received a BA in biochemistry from Harvard College. He was o…
Welcome to our new format of one episode a week on Wednesday! Today let's focus on energy prices!By Jason W
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Curious Times Episode 5: Where are we with the Coronavirus?
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Dr. Daniel Stone on the state of the pandemic and the influence of the vaccine. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
On this edition, we take a look at the Biden administration’s initial steps at developing an immigration policy agenda. As you may know, President Biden signed three executive orders in early February that he said would lead to a more "fair, orderly, humane" immigration system.” But is it enough? We spoke with Patrick Young, who served as an immigr…
New David Suissa Podcast Every Tuesday and Friday. A roundup of interesting items in an ever-changing world, including this week's Torah portion. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.By David Suissa
Hold onto your invisible kippahs (especially while drinking water during the impeachment trial), because the Bagels are talking awards show nominations, challenging Hollywood to create more thoughtful Jewish portrayals, and wishing a mazal tov to Steven Spielberg on being named the Genesis Prize Laureate for 2021. Plus, Erin knows Broadway musicals…
Shmuel Rosner and guest Gershom Gorenberg discuss his latest book, "War of Shadows: Codebreakers, Spies, and the Secret Struggle to Drive the Nazis from the Middle East." Gershom Gorenberg is an American-born Israeli journalist, and blogger, specializing in Middle Eastern politics and the interaction of religion and politics. He is currently a seni…
New David Suissa Podcast Every Tuesday and Friday. Sami Steigmann, Holocaust survivor who ended up being homeless in New York, talks about the power of positive thinking to survive and thrive. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.…
On this edition, we explore an issue that has had a particular impact on Long Island: criminal justice, street gangs, and the history of MS-13. First we present highlights of a special panel held at Hofstra University last October called The Gangs of Long Island: Mythmaking, Policymaking and the Origins of MS-13. The panel featured two guests who k…
What are they doing over at The House of Representatives? They should start focusing their efforts on the US citizens and Joe Biden's agenda, instead if continuing to fight towards this second impeachment which no one cares about anymore.By Jason W
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Let Them All Talk: With Special Guest Malina Saval
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Proud Bostonian and all-around-rockstar Variety Features Editor Malina Saval joins the Bagels for a deep dive into Jewish representation and how our names and our accents mark us. It's not just where we're from but possibly who we become. Is the "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" full of caricatures? What does it mean to "look Jewish"? And why "Let Them All T…
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A Story of Loss, Love and the Search for Identity
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New David Suissa Podcast Every Tuesday and Friday. Gabrielle Glaser talks about her new book, "American Baby: A Mother, a Child, and the Shadow History of Adoption." Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.…
Shmuel Rosner and Leon Kass discuss Kass's latest book: "Founding God’s Nation: Reading Exodus". Leon R. Kass, M.D., Ph.D., is the Addie Clark Harding Professor Emeritus in the Committee on Social Thought and the College at the University of Chicago and the Madden-Jewett Scholar Emeritus at the American Enterprise Institute. Follow Shmuel Rosner on…
Everyone has a favorite dirty slice place! What's yours? Send it over on Instagram so I can check it out!By Jason W
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Can Blacks and Jews Come Together to Fight Racism and Anti-Semitism?
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New David Suissa Podcast Every Tuesday and Friday. One of the most fascinating chapters in the American Jewish story is the relationship between Jews and Blacks. It’s a complicated story, with many ups and downs. In today's "Curious Times" podcast, we focus on a promising development in this long story: a new initiative called the Black-Jewish Ente…
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Short Squeeze - The GameStop & Reddit Play
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Let's just see what this whole GameStop/Reddit thing is really all about.By Jason W
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Holidays, "Happy Days," Superheroes, Mayonnaise!
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This week's title may sound like a verse from Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire," but it's only because it's packed with weekly pop-culture info! In a week that includes both Holocaust Remembrance Day and Tu Bishvat (Jewish Arbor Day), the Bagels remember their respective trips to Poland before awkwardlyconnecting it to a conversation about "W…
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Ten Important Things I learned During Pandemic
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New David Suissa Podcast Every Tuesday and Friday. Personal reflections on the past year, and a surprise story for this week's Torah portion. How do we manage our lives during the coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in and share your stories with podcast@jewishjournal…
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Nadav Eyal: The Worldwide Uprising Against Globalization
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Shmuel Rosner and Nadav Eyal discuss Nadav's book, "Revolt: The Worldwide Uprising Against Globalization", out now in english. Nadav Eyal is one of Israel’s most well-known journalists, and a winner of the Sokolov Prize, Israel’s Pulitzer. He is the chief international correspondent for Israel’s Reshet News, and an opinion writer for Yediot Aharont…
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Interview with Gio Gutierrez from Chat Chow
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Great time chatting with Gio Gutierrez from Chat Chow! Check out what he's been cooking up in Miami.By Jason W