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A Rosh HaSchitt’s Creek Sameach to You!
How long has this pandemic been? This week we're giving a big Shofar Wave to 5780 as it exits the building, reviewing some Jewy...
Pandemic Times Episode 88: Words of Light for Rosh Hashanah
New David Suissa Podcast Every Monday and Friday.
Excerpts of inspiring messages from community leaders.
How do we manage our lives during the coronavirus crisis? How...
Rachel Azaria: A Guide to Social Change in Israel
Shmuel Rosner and Rachel Azaria discuss her latest book (out in Hebrew now), on creating a meaningful social change and the key to a...
Pandemic Times Episode 87: Shmuel Rosner on the Big Day at the White House
New David Suissa Podcast Every Monday and Friday.
The implications of today's peace signings between Israel and two more Arab countries.
How do we manage our...
Rosh Hashanah with Rabbi Ashira Konigsburg
Rabbi Ashira Konigsburg is the chief operating officer at the Rabbinical Assembly (the international association of Conservative/Masorti rabbis). She earned an MA in Talmud...
Pandemic Times Episode 86: Israeli Firefighters Come to Help
New David Suissa Podcast Every Monday and Friday.
A conversation with the head of the Israeli team Itzik Oz and Consul General Hillel Newman.
How do...
John Ruskay and Irwin J. Mansdorf: What Does It Mean to Be Anti Israel?
Shmuel Rosner, John Ruskay and Irwin J. Mansdorf continue their discussion on the meaning behind the term "anti Israel."
Irwin J. (Yitzchak) Mansdorf is a...
Pandemic Times Episode 85: Can the Pandemic Era Deplete Us?
New David Suissa Podcast Every Monday and Friday.
Why the COVID-19 crisis is so difficult to manage and how best to approach it.
How do we...
Jews in Space and Bagels All Over the Place
As Rosh Hashanah approaches, the Bagels are hunkering down with some new Jewy series', and getting contemplative about redemption. Esther, who grew up watching...
Pandemic Times Episode 84: The Value of Testing for Genetic Diseases
New David Suissa Podcast Every Monday and Friday.
A conversation with Hillary Regelman, director of national outreach for JScreen. Hillary has been with the program...
Natan Sharansky and Gil Troy: ‘Never Alone’
Natan Sharansky and Gil Troy discuss their new book — "Never Alone: Prison, Politics, and My People."
Gil Troy is an American presidential historian and...
Pandemic Times Episode 83: Brooke Goldstein on a Jewish Civil Rights Movement
New David Suissa Podcast Every Monday and Friday.
The founder of The Lawfare Project discusses a new initiative, "End Jew Hatred," to rally Jewish grassroots around...
Pandemic Times Episode 82: Countdown to Elections. The Plot Thickens.
New David Suissa Podcast Every Monday and Friday.
Reflections on how to manage our lives and our minds during a very uncivil election season.
How do we...
Schmoozing and Shtisel and Sequels, Oh My!
The Bagels are back, talking High Holy Days prep, anticipating Rachel Bloom's new book, and parsing the news from the Shtiselverse. Esther objects to...
Michael Herzog: Israel’s Treaty With the United Arab Emirates
Shmuel Rosner and Michael Herzog discuss the possible meanings and implications of the Israel—United Arab Emirates treaty.
Brigadier General (Res.) Herzog is a senior fellow...
Pandemic Times Episode 81: Does Creativity Have a Role to Play During the Pandemic?
New David Suissa Podcast Every Monday and Friday.
A freewheeling conversation with creative guru Gary Wexler on making the most during times of crises.
How do...
Pandemic Times Episode 80: Things Are Heating up in America
New David Suissa Podcast Every Monday and Friday.
Reflections on the Democratic Convention, the unraveling of New York City and other urgent matters.
How do we...
John Ruskay and Irwin J. Mansdorf: What Does it Mean to be Pro-Israel?
Shmuel Rosner, John Ruskay and Irwin J. Mansdorf discuss the meaning of being pro Israel, supporting Israel as an American Jew and more.
Irwin J....
Pandemic Times Episode 79: Shmuel Rosner on the UAE Deal
New David Suissa Podcast Every Monday and Friday.
Jewish Journal political editor talks about the UAE deal and what it means for the future of...
Black Flags And Pink Bandanas
Two months ago, against the backdrop of a global pandemic, a subsequent economic crisis and a prime minister accused of corruption, thousands of Israelis...
Bubbies Meet Bagels
This week, the Bagels meet the Bubbies who Know Best. They cover everything from "Maisel" and "Shtisel" to why they love Zach Galifianakis.
Pandemic Times Episode 78: How Big Is the UAE Deal?
New David Suissa Podcast Every Monday and Friday.
Consul General of Israel to the Pacific Southwest Hillel Newman discusses a major development in the Middle...
Jacob Poushter: On the Global God Divide
Shmuel Rosner and Pew researcher Jacob Poushter discuss his latest study, which raises the question: Is belief in God necessary for good morals?
Jacob Poushter...
Monthy Recap: Criminal (in)Justice, Virtue Flagging and Why Seth Rogen’s Wrong
Naor and Eytan talk about the events that took place in Israel during the last month.
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Pandemic Times Episode 77: How Candid Should We be in Times of Crises?
New David Suissa Podcast Every Monday and Friday.
Reflections on how to approach a confluence of crises making us all dizzy.
How do we manage our...
The Bagel Report: An American Pickle? Sounds Crazy, No?
Erin and Esther dive right into the barrel and pickle their minds in the majestic, artisanal brine that is Seth Rogen's "An American Pickle,"...
Shlomo Fischer: The Jerusalem Protests
Shlomo Fischer and Shmuel Rosner discuss the almost daily protests aking place in Jerusalem. Who are the protesters? Why are they protesting? And how...
Pandemic Times Episode 76: Jason Greenblatt on the Elusive Dream of Mideast Peace
New David Suissa Podcast Every Monday and Friday.
A conversation with the former Mideast envoy on the dreams and harsh realities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
How...
The Mastermind Behind Netanyahu’s New Media (Topaz Luk)
Even prime ministers can’t do everything by themselves. They must surround themselves with dedicated, smart and excellent people who will help them.
Pandemic Times Episode 75: What is the Secret to Jewish Resiliency?
New David Suissa Podcast Every Monday and Friday.
Reflections on the worsening times and how the Jewish approach to resiliency can guide us.
How do we...
New Articles
Holidays
Israelis Brace for High Holidays in Shadow of Second Lockdown
The Ministry of Health says 5,238 new cases have been confirmed between Thursday and Friday, setting yet another negative record. Restriction on movement is somewhat relaxed from 500 yards from one's home to 1,000 yards.
Holidays
A Tale of Two High Holidays: Why Orthodox Jews Are Going to Synagogue While Everyone Else Is on Zoom
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(JTA) – At the Jewish Center on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, this year’s High Holidays will be anything but normal.
With eight services happening in various...
News
Remembering the Life and Work of the Woman who Championed Women’s Rights: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
"Our Nation has lost a jurist of historic stature. We at the Supreme Court have lost a cherished colleague.”
News
3 Holocaust Monuments Vandalized With Swastikas in Ukraine and Russia
Police are investigating the instances of vandalism.
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