What is being "Jewish"? What are Jews? What do Jews believe? What do Jews do? What's happening in those mysterious synagogues with all that weird language (it's Hebrew)? The thing about being Jewish is, you can't always tell by looking (well, not always), and as a teeny tiny minority in the world--only 0.2% of the global population, and 2-3% of the U.S. population--we often look the same, dress the same, work and play and eat right alongside our non-Jewish counterparts. And yet, somehow, eve ...

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.

"The Portion" is a podcast where Aaron Roller, a curious Orthodox Jew, sits down with his brother-in-law, Rabbi Jonathan Bienenfeld, to discuss the portion of the Torah that is read each week by Jews around the world. The conversation is informal and friendly, but not afraid to delve into the wealth of Jewish wisdom and interpretation. Guests may join to offer their takes on the portion as well.

EconTalk: Conversations for the Curious is an award-winning weekly podcast hosted by Russ Roberts of Shalem College in Jerusalem and Stanford's Hoover Institution. The eclectic guest list includes authors, doctors, psychologists, historians, philosophers, economists, and more. Learn how the health care system really works, the serenity that comes from humility, the challenge of interpreting data, how potato chips are made, what it's like to run an upscale Manhattan restaurant, what caused th ...

An audio platform for the study of the pre-modern Islamic(ate) past and beyond. We interview academics, archivists and artists on their work for peers and junior students in the field. We aim to educate, inspire, perhaps infuriate, and on the way entertain a little too. https://linktr.ee/abbasidhistorypodcast Suitable also for general listeners with an interest in geographically diverse medieval history.

Are you curious about Jesus? Not the Jesus you've seen in movies or heard about in Sunday school - But the Jesus who lived as a Jew in the first century in a Roman province, spent the first part of his life in Egypt and whose words and actions brought with them context from Jewish and Roman cultures he was surrounded by? You're in the right place. In this podcast we're reading the book of Matthew, the gospel that was written in Hebrew specifically intended for a Jewish audience. Each week I ...

Jews are culturally, religiously, politically, and ethnically unique yet diverse. This podcast aims to explore all of the intricacies and intersectionalities that come with being Jewish. Sometimes we go broad and sometimes we go deep, sometimes it's heavy and sometimes it's light, but it's always eye-opening. Episodes include conversations with academics, scientists, artists, creatives, people who all bring a different lens to the question, “what does it mean to be Jewish in the 21st century ...

Hosted by Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman, "Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today" is an insightful podcast exploring the confluence of religion, science, and philosophy. The podcast serves as a platform for curious minds who value nuance and pursue wisdom. It is not designed for individuals seeking absolute truths or those inclined towards unquestioning religious adherence, but instead for those who traverse our rapidly evolving world as seekers and explorers. With the mission to impart valuable insights ...

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 ...

This is a podcast with you in mind. It was created to equip you with the critical real-life skills and wisdom that you weren't taught in school. This show will give you the tools to not just get by in adulthood, but to ultimately thrive. I'll be interviewing people from all walks of life, including CEO's, veterans, therapists, and a host of other characters that will bring the life lessons and wisdom that they have learned on their life's journey so far, right to this podcast.

Are you ready to burst your filter bubble? To hit pause on righteous anger? Principle of Charity injects curiosity and generosity back into difficult conversations, bringing together two expert guests with opposing views on big social issues. But here’s the twist: as well as passionately advocating their own views, each guest is challenged to present the best, most generous version of the other’s argument. This unique format comes from an ancient idea - the principle of charity - which tells ...

Learn the Sugya, Then its backstory. Jewish History in Daf Yomi is a series of bite-sized lectures related to the Daf, delivered daily by renowned Jewish History expert, Dr. Henry Abramson Within each Daf lies a world of knowledge; Daf Yomi but scratches its surface Now, you can delve deeper into the Daf with the renowned and dynamic Jewish Historian, Dr. Henry Abramson. You’ll explore: -Lost cultures - who they were, how they lived -Archeological finds - and their significance to the Daf -A ...

A comedy podcast to help better understand humanity and also to make fart jokes.