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In his number-one New York Times best seller Agents of the Apocalypse, noted prophecy expert Dr. David Jeremiah explored the book of Revelation through the lens of its major players. Now, in the much-anticipated follow-up, Agents of Babylon, Dr. Jeremiah examines prophecy through the eyes of the characters in the book of Daniel, explains what the prophecies mean, and helps us understand how these prophetic visions and dreams apply to our lives today.

Holy....! Each week we’ll discuss an episode of ”The Good Place” along with a Jewish text or idea or two that relates to the theme of the episode. Hosted by Jon Spira-Savett, rabbi and lover of great TV comedy and ethical philosophy, along with different co-hosts who teach Judaism and Torah and are smart and funny. We may not be as funny as ”The Good Place” itself, but we channel our own inner Chidis and Janets, as well as our Eleanors and Michaels and Tahanis and Jasons. Subscribe now, check in at tovgoodplace.com, and follow us at @tovgoodplace or on Facebook!

For many people, skeptics and believers alike, the Old Testament is rife with controversial passages and events that make both belief and sharing our beliefs with others difficult. Often our solutions have tended toward the extremes—ignore problem passages and pretend they don't matter or obsess over them and treat them as though they are the only thing that matters. Now with clarity of purpose and fidelity to the message and spirit of Scripture as a whole, Tremper Longman confronts pressing questions of concern to modern audiences.

Self-hatred. Guilt. Resentment. Paranoia. Hysteria. Overbearing mother-love. In this witty, insightful, and poignant book, Devorah Baum delves into fiction, film, memoir, and psychoanalysis to present a dazzlingly original exploration of a series of feelings famously associated with modern Jews.

Some of America's most prominent Jewish entertainers talk about their Jewish identity (or lack of one) in a panel discussion at New York's 92nd Street Y. Speakers include Jason Alexander, Leonard Nimoy, and Kyra Sedgwick. These are just some of the personalities featured in the new book Stars of David: Prominent Jews Talk About Being Jewish by Abigail Pogrebin.

Rabbi Yehuda Leib Schapiro gives a glimpse behind the curtain into the preparation of the Sichos for Likkutei Sichos, and the Rebbe's intimate involvement in all the details.

Join two rabbis at the University of Pennsylvania, one a Wharton Business School graduate, the other a yeshiva-trained master Talmudist, exploring Torah Judaism's perspective on just about everything in life.

Hi! Assalamualaikoum, Shalom Alaykham, and Peace be with you...... In this solo episode, I went over some commonly things people want to or already know about watermelon. Now you weren't dragged all the way here to listen to common sense......so if you wanted to learn something you didn't already know regardless of your support for watermelon, tune in to enhance your perspective

Join us as we highlight the brilliant voices of our community through meaningful conversations. This podcast is hosted by the University of San Francisco’s Swig Program in Jewish Studies and Social Justice in conjunction with the world's only graduate-level program focused on Jewish studies and social justice systemically infused with JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion) values. Join us in conversation with some of the remarkable individuals who are molding Jewish spaces worldwide with their insights and narratives. To learn more about the program please visit: USFCA.EDU/JEDI

There is great scholarship being done in the field of Jewish education, but it’s not always accessible. And even when it is, it’s not always obvious why people in the field of Jewish education should care about it. That’s what this podcast is about—making really interesting scholarship on Jewish education accessible and talking with scholars about why it matters. Learning About Learning draws on live conversations, originally conducted as Zoom webinars. Regular episodes feature discussions between core faculty members at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Studies in Jewish ...

We focus on inspiration, motivation and daily devotion.We understand that what you think and how you think affects how successful you are and the quality of life that you have, so we focus on things that you should think about to improve the quality of your life.

Sponsored and hosted by Dan Brotman and Yaron Deckel, we're asking big questions about Israel—and inviting you to participate. Each episode, we'll tackle a different question: Are your views on Israel different from those of your parents? When, if ever, should Canadian communal organizations voice public criticism of Israel? How do we balance our domestic philanthropic needs with the needs of Israeli organizations? What are Israel’s obligations towards Diaspora communities? Are your views on Israel represented by our mainstream communal organizations? Email israelquestions@thecjn.ca with ...

The Book of Life is an interview-format podcast about Jewish kidlit, mostly, with occasional coverage of YA/adult books, music, film and web, established in December 2005. Host Heidi Rabinowitz is a Judaica librarian at Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, FL, and the podcast reveals the backstory of materials that might be found in a synagogue library like Heidi's.

El Ponte is a podcast that explores stories, connections, and cultures of Ladino, the diasporic language of Sephardic Jews spoken throughout the world. Although currently endangered, Ladino thrives in the intersections of its many components like Spanish, Portuguese, Hebrew, Turkish, Greek, Italian, French, Arabic, and more. As hosts, Max and Ivy discuss themes of place, home, diaspora, linguistic and cultural transmission, and community. In each episode, they interview guests from all over the world about their relationships with Ladino. If you’re curious about languages, the ...