Best The Jewish Chronicle Podcasts (2024)

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Let's Talk America: Trump Mania | Episode 1 38:12

1h ago38:12

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Welcome the JC’s newest podcast Let’s Talk America. Our editor Jake Wallis Simons will be joined by Josh Kraushaar, Editor in Chief of the US’s Jewish Insider, to talk about the race for The White House through a Jewish lens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 95: Rabbi Shmuel Phillips "Talmud Reclaimed" 1:23:40

28m ago1:23:40

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Rabbi Shmuel Phillips joins the podcast again to take us on a journey through his thought-provoking book, "Talmud Reclaimed." Join us as we explore the current state of Halakha and the subconscious reverence for the Halakhic status quo. Rabbi Phillips discusses the pivotal role of the Sanhedrin in the Halakhic system, explaining why without it, we …

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Mira Fox, Staff Writer: The Forward (covering Jewish culture) 40:43

1h ago40:43

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In this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Mira Fox, a staff writer for The Forward, who discusses her work covering Jewish culture. Mira talked about her diverse writing topics, from serious issues like student protests and anti-Semitism to lighter pieces and reader advice columns. Mira shared her winding journey to journalism, her upbringing, educa…

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Episode 94: Dr. Roslyn Weiss "Light of the Lord" 1:16:09

2h ago1:16:09

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Roslyn Weiss to explore her translation of Hasdai Crescas's Light of the Lord. We delve into the initial inspiration behind her translation project and the challenges she faced in capturing Crescas's philosophical nuances in English. Dr. Weiss provides insight into Crescas’s difficult life and the historical co…

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Episode 37: Former BBC boss Danny Cohen on how the corporation has failed Jews since October 7 35:05

1d ago35:05

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This week Jake is joined by Danny Cohen, the BBC's former director of Television, who discusses the way the corporation has responded to criticism since October 7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Michael Anguille, Journalist & Executive Director: Stillwater Awards 37:18

4d ago37:18

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On this episode Mark Simon is joined by Michael Anguille, a journalist and the executive director of the Stillwater Awards, which are given by the Society of Professional Journalists and the Prison Journalism Project for excellence in journalism within the incarcerated community. (Thanks to Michael Koretzky at Florida Atlantic University, (whom Mic…

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Episode 36: My vision for Britain's Jews An interview with Phil Rosenberg, the new Board of Deputies president 33:57

8d ago33:57

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Jake Wallis Simons interviews the new President of the board of deputies, Phil Rosenberg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pulitzer Prize Winners Sarah Conway and Trina Reynolds-Tyler (City Bureau and The Invisible Institute 50:03

12d ago50:03

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On this episode Mark Simon is joined by Sarah Conway, a senior reporter at City Bureau and Trina Reynolds-Tyler, the data director for The Invisible Institute. They just won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for local reporting for their 2-year investigation, Missing in Chicago. You can find it at ChicagoMissingPersons.com. Their 7-part investigative series …

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Christina Kahrl, Sports Editor: San Francisco Chronicle 54:56

19d ago54:56

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In this episode, Mark Simon interviews Christina Kahrl, the sports editor of the San Francisco Chronicle since 2021. Christina's career includes over a decade at ESPN.com and a significant co-founding role at Baseball Prospectus. Christina shares her journey into journalism. She also discusses her experience as a transgender woman who came out publ…

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Episode 35: Isaac Zarfati on campus antisemitism 37:32

23d ago37:32

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This week Jake is joined by the UK head of StandWithUS Isaac Zarfati to talk about the situation on campuses since October 7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stacie Sherman, Senior Editor Bloomberg News 30:28

26d ago30:28

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In this episode, Stacie Sherman, a senior editor at Bloomberg News with 27 years of experience, shares her career journey. Stacie discusses her transition from an accounting major to journalism, influenced by a pivotal class in college. She details her diverse roles at Bloomberg, and her significant work covering state government. Stacie also elabo…

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Episode 34: David Hirsh on how antisemitism has changed since October 7 56:02

30d ago56:02

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Carla Robinson & Daralyse Lyons: Chestnut Hill Local 43:07

1M ago43:07

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On this episode, we’re joined by Carla Robinson and Daralyse Lyons from the Chestnut Hill Local. Carla is the editor in chief of the Chestnut Hill Local. Daralyse is the business growth officer for the Chestnut Hill paper and the Mount Airy Local. The Local is a community-focused newspaper serving Northwest Philadelphia. Carla and Daralyse talked a…

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Episode 33: Amichai Stein on the future of Israel's war in Gaza 37:22

1M ago37:22

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This week Jake is joined by Kan News Diplomatic correspondent Amichai Stein. The world's oldest and most influential Jewish newspaper. Since 1841. https://thejc.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pulitzer Prize winner Medar De La Cruz 47:07

1M ago47:07

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On this episode, we’re joined by Medar De La Cruz. Medar is a Dominican American cartoonist and illustrator from Miami who currently lives in Brooklyn N.Y. In May 2023, Medar wrote and drew from his own experience, as a Rikers Island prison library worker through the Brooklyn Public Library. That work done for The New Yorker won the Pulitzer Prize …

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Hillel Neuer: Can the UN ever be trusted on Israel? 50:15

1M ago50:15

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This episode, Jake is joined by the director of UN Watch Hillel Neuer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Brian Lyman, Editor: Alabama Reflector 32:35

2M ago32:35

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On this episode, we’re joined by Brian Lyman. Brian is the editor of the Alabama Reflector, a non-profit news outlet covering Alabama state government. He’s covered state government in some form in Alabama since 2006. Brian, a native New Yorker, was just named a Pulitzer Prize finalist “for brave, clear and pointed columns that challenge ever-more-…

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Election Special: What would a Labour government mean for British Jews? 1:11:16

2M ago1:11:16

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On 20th May, The Jewish Chronicle hosted a panel discussion raising the question of what a Labour government would mean for Britain's Jews. Joining JC Editor Jake Wallis Simons were Labour activist Josh Simons, former MP Dame Louise Ellman, chair of the Jewish Labour movement Mike Katz, and journalist Melanie Phillips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…

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Daniel Alvarenga, Journalist, Host: Humo, Murder and Silence in El Salvador 27:24

2M ago27:24

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On this episode, we’re joined by Daniel Alvarenga. Daniel is an independent journalist who recently hosted the podcast, Humo, Murder and Silence in El Salvador. It is the story of a serial killer who was a national police officer and a highest-level government cover-up. It was done in both Spanish and English and produced by Sonoro in conjunction w…

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Chenue Her, Morning News Anchor, WOI-Des Moines 34:12

2M ago34:12

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On this episode, we’re joined by Chenue Her. Chenue is in his 3rd year as the morning news anchor for Local 5 News in Des Moines, Iowa. He’s previously worked as a reporter in Eugene, Oregon, Norfolk, Virginia, and Atlanta. Chenue is Hmong – there are fewer than 400,000 Hmong people living in the United States. He was the first male Hmong news anch…

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Episode 93: Rabbi Chaim Eisen "Jewish Philosophy Matters" 1:22:46

2M ago1:22:46

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In this episode, we engage with the profound insights of Rabbi Chaim Eisen on the complex topic of free will in the context of modern science and Jewish philosophy. Our discussion opens with a look at the consensus in contemporary science, as popularized by figures like Sam Harris and Robert Sapolsky, which suggests that our actions are largely det…

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172. Mary Rasura, Student at Florida Atlantic University; Founder: OutFAU 31:45

2M ago31:45

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On this episode, we’re joined by Mary Rasura. Mary is a student at Florida Atlantic University who will graduate with a degree in multimedia journalism in December. Mary is a reporter for Florida Atlantic University Press and for OutSFL, an LGBT-focused publication. And she’s the executive editor at OutFAU, a monthly student publication that she fo…

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Lomi Kriel & Lexi Churchill: ProPublica & The Texas Tribune 46:23

2M ago46:23

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On this episode, we’re joined by Lomi Kriel and Lexi Churchill. They are 2 reporters on the team of journalists that just won The Collier Prize, a prestigious award given by The Collier Companies and The University of Florida for investigative journalism and political reporting specific to state governments. The award was given for coverage on repo…

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Episode 31: Why Iran is still Israel's biggest threat 51:39

3M ago51:39

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Chatwan Mongkol: Creator, The Nutgraf 28:57

3M ago28:57

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On this episode we’re joined by Chatwan Mongkol. Chatwan is the editor and reporter for The Nutgraf, a newsletter that covers student journalism. He’s also a graduate student at The New School going for his masters degree in Media Management. Chatwan is a 2022 grad of Quinnipiac University. You can find the newsletter at nutgrafnews.substack.com or…

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Episode 30: What happens next with Israel and Iran? 39:17

3M ago39:17

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This week on the podcast, Rich Goldberg is back to discuss Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel and what happens next in the region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rebecca Worby, Editorial Director: Reasons To Be Cheerful 30:15

3M ago30:15

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On this episode, we’re joined by Rebecca Worby. Rebecca is the editorial director for Reasons to Be Cheerful. Reasons to Be Cheerful is a non-profit website and newsletter founded by the musician and artist David Byrne. And it is what it says it is- reporting on news that should make you feel good. Many of these reasons to be cheerful come in the f…

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Episode 92: Dr. William Lane Craig "Rational Arguments for God's Existence" 54:18

3M ago54:18

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In this enlightening episode, we sit down with renowned philosopher and theologian Dr. William Lane Craig to navigate the intricate intersections of faith, science, and philosophy. Our conversation opens with Dr. Craig elucidating his stance on 'Creation Ex Nihilo,' integrating theological doctrine with contemporary scientific understanding, partic…

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Jay Boller, co-founder: Racket 40:04

3M ago40:04

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On this episode, we’re joined by Jay Boller. Jay is co-owner and editor of Racket. RacketMN.com is a writer-owned, reader-funded alternative journalism source for news, arts, and culture in Minneapolis. He has previously worked for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and City Pages. Racket was founded in August 2021. Jay talked about his journalism origin…

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Episode 29:Hen Mazzig on how the Holocaust is weaponised against Israel 16:52

3M ago16:52

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Episode 91: Frank Meeink "Chronicles of a Recovering Skinhead" 1:31:37

3M ago1:31:37

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"Autobiography of a Recovering Skinhead (Story as Told to Jody M. Roy, Ph.D.)" is a gripping narrative of Frank Meeink's journey into the depths of the neo-Nazi underworld in America, and his subsequent emergence from a life filled with hatred and substance abuse. Growing up in a violent environment in South Philadelphia set Frank on a path towards…

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167. Itto Outini, Blind Journalist- The Datekeepers 35:58

3M ago35:58

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On this episode, we’re joined by Itto Outini. Itto and her husband Mekiya run the website, The Datekeepers. This online platform operates under the idea that stories move mountains and that we need to see better stories about humanity and people overcoming extraordinary odds to make contributions to the world. I should note that Itto is blind. She …

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Episode 28: Noa Tishby 37:34

4M ago37:34

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Episode 90: Professor Daniel C. Matt "Becoming Elijah" 2:01:38

4M ago2:01:38

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In this episode, we're honored to have Dr. Daniel Matt discuss his book "Becoming Elijah." He explores Elijah's evolving role through history, focusing on his transformative character from Tanakh to Talmud to Kabbalah and beyond. Dr. Matt delves into the significance of Elijah's name, his unique encounter with God on Mount Sinai compared to Moses',…

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166. Shi En Kim PHD, Science Writer, Co-Founder of Sequencer 35:23

4M ago35:23

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On this episode, we’re joined by Shi En Kim PHD. Kim (she goes by her last name) is a freelance science writer who was just awarded a Pulitzer Center fellowship to cover a health and science story in Brazil. Kim has written for many publications including Scientific American and National Geographic. She often covers new research and emerging trends…

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Episode 27: Yascha Mounk 59:49

4M ago59:49

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This week Jake is joined by author and journalist Yascha Mounk. Their discussion was originally an event at the Jewish Literary foundation's book week 24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 89: Rabbi Matt Schneeweiss & Rabbi Dovid Campbell "Getting to Know Ralbag" 1:45:45

4M ago1:45:45

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In this premiere episode of Judaism Demystified's "Getting to Know the Rishonim" series, we dive into the life and legacy of Rabbi Levi ben Gershon, also known as RaLBaG or Gersonides, a prominent medieval French Jewish philosopher, Talmudist, mathematician, physician and astronomer/astrologer. We uncover who Ralbag was, shedding light on his immen…

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Special Episode: College Media Association Convention Recap (9 Interviews!) 52:21

4M ago52:21

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On this special episode, we talk to a diverse group of journalists at the College Media Association Spring Convention in Manhattan. They speak about their journalism origin stories and their most memorable journalism experiences. In this episode, you’ll hear from CMA president and University of Alabama-Birmingham student media advisor Jackie Alexan…

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Episode 26: Rabbi Shmuley Boteach 55:15

4M ago55:15

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This week on the JC podcast, Jake is joined by Rabbi Shmuley Boteach. They discuss his upbringing, his work at Oxford University and the events and legacy of October 7th. You can watch the episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/sEMWoiSOOdw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 88: Professor Lawrence H. Schiffman "The Dead Scrolls Unearthed" 1:15:23

4M ago1:15:23

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In this highly anticipated interview with Professor Lawrence H. Schiffman, an esteemed expert in Dead Sea Scrolls studies, we explore the profound significance of these ancient manuscripts in understanding ancient Judaism and Christianity. Dr. Schiffman provides a comprehensive overview of the Dead Sea Scrolls offer invaluable insights into the rel…

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The Secret Jewish Kingdom of...Yemen? 35:55

4M ago35:55

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Jewish History Nerds survey Ever wonder about the Jewish kings beyond David and Solomon? Join Yael and Schwab as they uncover the intriguing story of a lesser-known monarch from 5th century Yemen. Delve into the complex history of Yosef Dhu Nuwas, a Jewish convert who ascended to the throne of the ancient kingdom of Himyar. This episode was hosted …

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Episode 25: Philosopher Micah Goodman 54:10

4M ago54:10

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This week, Jake is joined by Israeli philosopher and public intellectual Micah Goodman - they discuss ways to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and why Micah doesn't think there'll be a resolution any time soon Watch on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/l_M0CLLBHrk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Bertha Pappenheim: Life Beyond a Diagnosis 36:18

5M ago36:18

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Jewish History Nerds survey Have you ever felt the need to reinvent yourself? To break free from the constraints of expectations and redefine your own path? Join Yael and Schwab as they explore the legacy of Bertha Pappenheim, aka Sigmund Freud's Anna O, a remarkable Jewish woman who defied societal norms and transcended the confines of her diagnos…

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Erin Reed, Transgender Journalist, Newsletter Writer "Erin In The Morning" 38:06

4M ago38:06

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On this episode, we’re joined by Erin Reed. Erin is an independent journalist. She covers transgender issues and anti-transgender legislation for her newsletter, Erin in the Morning, available on Substack. She also does video pieces on Instagram and TikTok. Erin is transgender and uses the pronouns she/her. Erin explained her entry into journalism,…

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Episode 87: Professor Lenn E. Goodman "Depopulating the Heavens" 2:11:11

4M ago2:11:11

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In this captivating episode, we welcome back Dr. Lenn E. Goodman, who introduces his new translation of the Guide to the Perplexed, a task previously undertaken by Moshe Friedlander and notably by Shlomo Pines. Dr. Goodman explains what inspired him to reinterpret this seminal work, why it's necessary, and explains his intentions to bring fresh per…

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Episode 24: Michael Levy, brother of Nova festival hostage Or Levy 47:17

5M ago47:17

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Or Levy is a software designer from Southern Israel. On October 7 he was taken into Gaza by Hamas terrorists. He's been there for more than 4 months. His brother Michael spoke to the JC's Jake Wallis Simons in this week's JC podcast. This episode of the podcast is produced in association with Shabbat for Israel, a national expression of solidarity …

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Rav Saadia Gaon: In Our Gaonic Era 27:02

5M ago27:02

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Jewish History Nerds survey You may have heard of some of the greats of rabbinic history. But even if you've heard of Rav Sa'adia Gaon, you probably don't know his wild story. Join Yael and Schwab as they dive into the Gaonic era and find out what's so special about this transitional figure. This episode was hosted by Jonathan Schwab and Yael Stein…

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Amir Vera, Breaking News Editor: CNN; vice-president of digital, NABJ 31:47

5M ago31:47

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On this episode we’re joined by Amir Vera. Amir is a breaking news editor at CNN and the vice-president of digital at the National Association of Black Journalists. Amir talked about his journalism origin story and his early days living in different parts of the world. He shared the lessons he learned from his college days at VCU and working for tw…

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Episode 23: Muslim peace activist Loay Al Sharif 47:30

5M ago47:30

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This week, Jake is joined by Muslim peace activist and Saudi Arabian influencer Loay Al Sharif. This is a recording of their conversation at Chabad Beglravia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 86: J.J. Kimche "Assessing the Gush Tanakh Method" 1:27:52

5M ago1:27:52

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J.J Kimche joins us once again, this time to present an overview and two critiques of the Gush Tanakh method, which has taken the Torah learning world by storm in recent years. The method developed at Yeshivat Har Etzion (commonly known as the Gush), is a comprehensive approach to studying the Tanakh, the Hebrew Bible. It is rooted in the belief th…

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