Best Jewish Broadcasting Service Podcasts (2025)

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AJC Global Forum 2025: Closing Plenary 1:59:44

4d ago1:59:44

1:59:44

The closing plenary of the 2025 AJC Global Forum features remarks from CEO Ted Deutch, a celebration of the resilience of the Israeli people, Rabbis Noam Marans and David Rosen reflecting on 60 years since Nostra Aetate, and more.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Annette Charak on the magic of Jewish learning 16:34

15h ago16:34

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Annette Charak reflects on the joys of Jewish learning and what it means to live a meaningful Jewish life in the public square - where civic responsibility, cultural identity and moral leadership meet.

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A look into Israeli Identity post October 7 with Alex Sinclair 19:42

1d ago19:42

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Alex Sinclair is a Hebrew University Jewish education specialist. He sat down with SBS Hebrew on the sidelines of a Limmud Oz event where he explored Jewish and Israeli identity post-October 7th; how Israelis respond to trauma, and how they might build from it into a more positive future.

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"Today in Iran there is no viable opposition"- Danny Citrinowicz 18:25

1d ago18:25

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Today in conversation with SBS Hebrew, Danny Citrinowicz weighs in on the future of Israel’s relationship with Iran. Danny is a former head of the Iran branch in Israel’s military intelligence and is a senior research fellow at the Institute for Policy and Strategy at the Reichman University. Here, Danny brings deep insight into Israel’s regional s…

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Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander - Leading Religious Zionist Communities After October 7th 56:00

2d ago56:00

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Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander is President and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Ohr Torah Stone network of 32 educational institutions, leadership development initiatives, outreach endeavors, women’s empowerment programs, and social action projects, with thousands of alumni who have served in the IDF.By Jewish Broadcasting Service (JBS)

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Summer 2025 Book Reading List with Naomi Journo 27:44

3d ago27:44

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On this special edition of “613 Books” podcast, producer and host Heather Dean discusses the Summer reading list of her featured guest Naomi Journo. Naomi is the publisher of Her Tribe Magazine, a growing global sisterhood in print & digital, dedicated to celebrating Jewish life through woman-to-woman stories, inspiration, and shared wisdom.Naomi i…

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Elana Stein Hain - An American Jew in a War in Israel 56:47

3d ago56:47

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Internationally renowned Torah scholar and thought leader Dr. Elana Stein Hain, of the Shalom Hartman Institute, joins Justin to discuss her experience of living in Israel during the current war between Israel and Iran, sharing her reflections and offering ways to connect to what’s happening on the ground. *** JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educationa…

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How does media work in Australia? - איך עובדים אמצעי התקשורת באוסטרליה? 12:07

4d ago12:07

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A free, independent and diverse press is a fundamental pillar of democracy. Australia has two taxpayer-funded networks that serve the public interest (ABC and SBS), plus a variety of commercial and community media outlets. Although publicly funded media receives money from the government, it is unlike the state-sponsored outlets found overseas. - ע…

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"Israel On Our Minds"- Ambassador Ido Aharoni, Part Three (Streicker Center) 1:27:44

4d ago1:27:44

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The third installment of an inside look at Israeli current affairs with diplomat, university professor, and writer Ambassador Ido Aharoni, in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Fear and Self-Loathing" 25:44

4d ago25:44

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern examines why so many Jews are siding with Hamas against Israel, challenging the notion that it is because they are self-hating Jews—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- David Kaufman 28:41

4d ago28:41

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David Kaufman, editor and columnist for the New York Post and a strong voice for Israel, joins David Harris for a conversation.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- Iran Strikes 14:58

4d ago14:58

14:58

David offers his thoughts on Israel's pre-emptive strike against Iran and Iran's response.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Just how powerful is Israel in It's war with Iran? Dr Eyal Mayroz explains 14:01

4d ago14:01

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Dr Eyal Mayroz is a senior lecturer in peace and conflict studies, discipline of sociology and criminology at the University of Sydney. Here he explores the Iran and Israel conflict.

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"אנחנו לא אויבים": קולות מהקהילה האיראנית באוסטרליה 5:22

7d ago5:22

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בצל המלחמה בין ישראל לאיראן, פנינו לשמוע מה חושבים יוצאי איראן שחיים כאן באוסטרליה. נציגים מהקהילה האיראנית משתפים בשיחה עם SBS Hebrew את תחושות החרדה והעצב שלהם, מביעים הקלה לנוכח חיסול בכירים במשמרות המהפכה, ומדגישים את הסולידריות שלהם עם אזרחי ישראל.

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SBS Chief Foreign Correspondent Ben Lewis reports from Israel 9:05

8d ago9:05

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SBS Chief Foreign Correspondent Ben Lewis talks to us from Tel Aviv with all the latest developments in the Middle East.

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Out of the shadows and into the light: Dassi Erlich talks about the future with Leah Boulton 26:18

10d ago26:18

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WARNING: References to sexual abuse, some listeners may find the following content distressing. In this conversation, Dassi Erlich shares her journey from survivor to advocate, shedding light on her fight for justice and institutional accountability. She speaks to SBS Hebrew about the future with Leah Boulton from Pathways Melbourne.…

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Sarah Shapiro and Stories of Our Lives 30:34

10d ago30:34

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In this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, producer-host Heather Dean speaks with Sarah Shapiro about her recent literary offering,” Stories of Our Lives.”“Stories of Our Lives” brings together the choicest of pieces of short stories and poems in two enticing volumes. A testament to the perspicacious eye of its editor, and to the artistry of a hundred…

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Forensic psychologist Vicki Gordon on Jewish trauma in a post October 7 world 14:32

10d ago14:32

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In this episode Dr Vicki Gordon discusses navigating the emotional, ethical and political dilemmas that have surfaced in therapy rooms since October 7th.

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The Radical Faith of the Ishbitzer Rebbe - Rabbi Herzl Hefter on Divine Will, Free Will & Inner Truth 56:01

10d ago56:01

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Rabbi Herzl Hefter joins Jewish Insights with Justin Pines to explore the profound and often provocative teachings of the Ishbitzer Rebbe, Rabbi Mordechai Yosef Leiner. Drawing from the Ishbitzer’s seminal work Mei HaShiloach, Rabbi Hefter unpacks ideas about Divine Providence, free will, inner truth, and spiritual authenticity that continue to cha…

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Rabbi Hirsch: Believe Them (Iran Strikes) 16:03

10d ago16:03

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Rabbi Hirsch reacts to the Israeli strike against Iran, reminding his congregation that Jewish history demands we take threats seriously, and that choosing life sometimes means taking action.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Far From Home, In Touch With Memory: Young Austrians Volunteer at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum 8:17

13d ago8:17

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Four young men from Austria — Tim, Julian, Ellis, and Gregor — share their powerful journey of Holocaust remembrance through their voluntary service at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum. Part of the Austrian Service Abroad program, each of them chose to travel across the world to work with survivors, guide Australian students, and immerse themselves i…

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״חמישה מחבלים אצלי בבית״ – רחל מאופקים מספרת לאוסטרלים על החטיפה ב-7 באוקטובר 15:52

15d ago15:52

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ב-7 באוקטובר פרצו חמישה אנשי חמאס חמושים לביתם של רחל ודוד אדרי באופקים והחזיקו אותם כבני ערובה במשך 20 שעות. השבוע היא ובנה אביתר מבקרים באוסטרליה כאורחי ויצו ומספרים את סיפורם לקהל המקומי. בריאיון עם מוטי גדיש, רחל ואביתר חוזרים לרגעי האימה, החילוץ והתקווה שאחרי. שיחה בלתי נשכחת עם אישה שלא מפסיקה לדבר — כדי לרפא את עצמה ואת הסובבים אותה.…

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News Update from Israel following the Iran Attack 8:29

15d ago8:29

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In the aftermath of the Iran strike: Dana Karni with an update. (Published at 5:20pm AEST)

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AJC Global Forum 2025: Second Plenary 1:59:41

15d ago1:59:41

1:59:41

AJC honors Paraguayan President Santiago Peña and student groups; university leaders discuss protecting Jewish life in education; and urban warfare expert John Spencer addresses countering misinformation about Israel in another plenary session from this year's Global Forum.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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A Special Look: Daniel Robbins ("Bad Shabbos") 27:10

15d ago27:10

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Teisha sits with Daniel Robbins, director of "Bad Shabbos," the darkly hilarious comedy that explores family, faith and the unpredictable nature of life itself through the story of a Shabbat dinner gone wildly off the rails.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Occupation Aggravation" 29:14

15d ago29:14

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern offers his perspective on the term “occupation,” exploring its historical roots and contemporary usage—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour- Shai Davidai 59:52

15d ago59:52

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Columbia Business School professor and leading voice against campus antisemitism, Shai Davidai, joins ISGAP leaders Dr. Charles Asher Small and David Harris to discuss activism, scholarship and the climate facing Jewish students in North America.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- Bruce Pearl 29:31

15d ago29:31

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One of this year’s NCAA March Madness Final Four coaches and renowned Auburn University basketball coach, Bruce Pearl, joins David to discuss being a proud Jew, an outspoken defender of Israel, and his recent trip to the Jewish state.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Rabbi Hirsch (SWFS): Stay Strong 24:22

15d ago24:22

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In the aftermath of recent antisemitic violence in the US, Rabbi Hirsch looks to the story of Samson and the Talmudic teaching that examines three elements of true strength.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Education & The Federal Governement - Global Connections with Robert Siegel (AFRMC) 1:04:54

15d ago1:04:54

1:04:54

Robert Siegel discusses the complicated relationship between universities and the federal government, and the future implications of this current clash, with esteemed academic leaders Professor Arjun Appadurai (NYU), Michael S. Roth (President, Wesleyan University), and Professor Stephen J. Trachtenberg (President, George Washington University). A …

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What’s on Authors’ Reading Tables!? Part 6 9:58

17d ago9:58

9:58

Read any good books lately? On this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer and host Heather Dean welcomes back several authors to the podcast, this time to get their answers to the question, “What’s on your reading table?”First we’ll hear from Devorah Kigel, the author of her newly-released “Marry a Mensch.”Heather also checks in with Rifka Lebow…

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In the Spotlight: David Kraemer - Embracing Exile 25:46

18d ago25:46

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What if exile isn't a curse — but a calling? On In The Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin, scholar and author David Kraemer discusses his bold and timely new book, Embracing Exile: The Case for Jewish Diaspora. In a world where connection to Israel is often seen as the centerpiece of Jewish identity, Kraemer makes a powerful case for valuing diaspora …

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לא מוותרים: סולידריות עם החטופים גם תחת איום 7:27

22d ago7:27

7:27

האם עצרות הזדהות עם החטופים עלולות להפוך ליעד לתקיפה גם כאן באוסטרליה? בעקבות המתקפה על הצעדה בקולורדו בארה״ב, קהילות רבות בעולם הישעו את הפעילות השבועית. מארגנות האירועים בסידני ובמלבורן מגיבות על המתקפה בקולורדו, מדברות על החשש ממתקפות "copycat", ודורשות מהמשטרה לתת לקהילה ביטחון לשוב לרחובות למען החטופים.…

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מהמקום הכי כואב משפחתה של שני לוק מחפשת את התיקון 9:18

22d ago9:18

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משפחתה של שני מבקשת להפיץ את האור של שני לוק בערב הנצחה שהתקיים במלבורן, בשילוב תמונות מפרויקט שיצרה דודתן - רינת לוק

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Rabbi Hirsch (SWFS): It Is Not Too Late 29:33

22d ago29:33

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As we mourn the recent murders of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, Rabbi Hirsch speaks from the bimah about what this latest antisemitic attack means for the Jewish community.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Esther Kurtz and her book Second Thoughts - Encore 27:07

24d ago27:07

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Mishpacha columnist, podcaster and workshop leader Esther Kurtz is back on “613 Books” podcast with a fresh, new interview; this time to discuss her new book, “Second Chances.”It’s a terrific collection of short stories, each one containing life conundrums we can either relate to or gain insights from, with multi-layered characters and surprising p…

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Congressman Josh Gottheimer on Edan Alexander, Combating Antisemitism, & Uniting a Divided Congress 58:23

24d ago58:23

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In this powerful and timely conversation, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) joins Justin to discuss his role as the representative for Edan Alexander, the American-Israeli hostage who recently returned home. Gottheimer shares what it means to be a Jewish member of Congress at a time of rising antisemitism, how he’s working across the aisle in toda…

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A peek into Israel's high-tech sector with Rebecca Smith 13:01

29d ago13:01

13:01

Rebecca gives SBS Hebrew an insight into the advances and challenges of the famous Israeli high-tech scene in a post October 7 world.

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Paul Israel on driving international trade and commerce 17:29

29d ago17:29

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In our conversation with SBS Hebrew, Paul tells us how a tantalising advertisement in a newspaper led him to a life in Israel working at the intersection of international trade and government relations between Israel, Australia and New Zealand.

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A Shavuot message with Rabbi Ralph Genende 7:39

29d ago7:39

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Rabbi Ralph Genende has an enlightening conversation with us about the lesser-known festival of Shavuot, a festival of harvest which is rooted in cultural resonance and biblical meaning.

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A Special Look: Ofir Akunis 28:50

29d ago28:50

28:50

Israel’s Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, sits down with Teisha Bader in his first diplomatic role abroad.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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"Israel On Our Minds"- Ambassador Ido Aharoni, Part Two (Streicker Center) 59:42

29d ago59:42

59:42

The second installment of an inside look at Israeli current affairs with diplomat, university professor, and writer Ambassador Ido Aharoni, in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "War Names" 29:37

29d ago29:37

29:37

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern discusses Israel’s operation in Gaza, Gideon’s Chariots, and explains how Israel names its military campaigns—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour- Ruth Wisse 58:30

29d ago58:30

58:30

Renowned scholar of Yiddish literature and Jewish political thought, Ruth Wisse joins Dr. Charles Asher Small and David Harris for a conversation on the history of antisemitism, Jewish identity, and contemporary ideological challenges in academia.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- Tragedy in Washington 30:56

29d ago30:56

30:56

JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris discusses the tragic killings of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, as well as how to proceed with an "October 8th Playbook" for how to tackle anti-Semitism and all of the issues plaguing world Jewry today.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Awakening the Soul: Rabbi Moshe Weinberger on Chassidut, God, and Living with Fire (The Hidden Wisdom of Torah, Part 5) 59:43

1M ago59:43

59:43

Rabbi Moshe Weinberger, founding rabbi of Congregation Aish Kodesh, shares his passionate vision of a Judaism that speaks to the soul, exploring powerful insights from Chassidut, on connecting with God, living with purpose, navigating the challenges facing the Jewish people, and insights for Shavuot.…

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Special Episode Writers on Writing 2 11:29

1M ago11:29

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It’s a special Writers on Writing episode of “613 Books” podcast where some of host Heather Dean’s favorite authors are speaking about crafting their written work.Think of it as a brief journey inside the minds of a variety of NONFICTION writers to find out a bit about how they churn out the words we read and become inspired, or informed, or just e…

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In the Spotlight: Adam Chalom - Contemporary Humanistic Judaism 27:54

1M ago27:54

27:54

In this enlightening episode of In The Spotlight, Abigail Pogrebin sits down with Rabbi Adam Chalom, a leading voice in Humanistic Judaism and the Dean for North America of the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism. Together, they explore the roots, relevance, and real-world application of Contemporary Humanistic Judaism — a moveme…

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The Hidden Powers of Women in Judaism with Rochie Pinson (The Hidden Wisdom of Torah Part 4) 58:15

1M ago58:15

58:15

Rebbetzin Rochie Pinson, challah master and author of the international bestseller Rising: The Book of Challah, joins Justin to discuss the hidden power of the mitzvot traditionally unique to woman, including baking challah, lighting Shabbat candles and the mikvah, and how they each can serve as catalysts for an an elevated and meaningful life. To …

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Who are the Stolen Generations? - Australia Explained: מי הם הדורות הגנובים? 11:24

1M ago11:24

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Australia has a dark chapter of history that many are still learning about. Following European settlement, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were removed from their families and forced into non-Indigenous society. The trauma and abuse they experienced left deep scars, and the pain still echoes through the generations. But communities a…

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