Best Shmooze Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 396: August is Women in Translation Month 30:30

4d ago30:30

30:30

Scholar and translator Anita Norich talks to "The Shmooze" about her work translating the work of Yiddish women writers. Anita is the translator of Celia Dropkin’s "Desires," Kadya Molodovsky’s "A Jewish Refugee in America," and Chana Blankshteyn’s "Fear and Other Stories." She co-translated with Ellen Cassedy the forthcoming release of Rashel Vepr…

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Rabbi Shmuli Cohen - ELUL Shmooze 2025/5785 23:27

6d ago23:27

23:27

By Adas Yeshurun

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Episode 395: Reflecting on Great Jewish Books Summer Program 18:58

28d ago18:58

18:58

Sarah Biskowitz and Ruby Zuckerman joined "The Shmooze" to talk about the Great Jewish Books Summer Program. Sarah and Ruby, alums of the program, are back at the Yiddish Book Center as RAs for this year’s program. In conversation we talk about their experiences as participants and as RAs and learn about how Great Jewish Books lead them in new dire…

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Navi - Shmuel 2 Perek 5 Pasuk 17 - Finishing the Perek 21:01

30d ago21:01

21:01

By Adas Yeshurun

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Navi - Shmuel 2 Perek 5 - A Step Further into the Greatness of Dovid HaMelech 22:42

30d ago22:42

22:42

By Adas Yeshurun

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Navi - Shmuel 2 (Men's) Perek 5 - A Step Further into the Greatness of Dovid HaMelech 22:38

30d ago22:38

22:38

By Adas Yeshurun

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Bava Basra Agaditta Shiur - The Gaon (Gr"a) on the Waves 22:05

1M ago22:05

22:05

By Adas Yeshurun

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Bava Basra Agaditta Shiur - Hit the Waves With a Stick 24:43

1M ago24:43

24:43

By Adas Yeshurun

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This Tisha Ba'av, turn tears into Action (ft. Shmuel Sackett) 30:19

1M ago30:19

30:19

Hear about the groundbreaking, first of its kind initiative called Uniting Torah which unites the 4 Torah worlds. Let’s show Hashem that the divisions of the past no longer define us. Now every Jew can support all Torah worlds equally. This time, we give to each other. www.UnitingTorah.com/js

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Mark Wilf - NFL Owner & Philanthropist 28:44

1M ago28:44

28:44

Mark Wilf is best known as the co-owner and President of the Minnesota Vikings, but his impact extends far beyond the football field. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore how his upbringing as the child of Holocaust survivors shaped his leadership, his deep commitment to Jewish philanthropy, and the lessons he's learned from sports, busine…

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Episode 394: What’s on at the Borscht Belt Fest? 18:28

2M ago18:28

18:28

Andrew Jacobs, president of the board of the Borscht Belt Museum, joins us on "The Shmooze" to talk about the Borscht Belt Museum and the annual Borscht Belt Fest. The museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Catskills resort era and celebrating its history as a refuge from bigotry, the cradle of stand-up comedy, and a cultural catalyst …

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Shmuel 2 Perek 5 (women's) - A Step Further into the Greatness of Dovid HaMelech 22:42

2M ago22:42

22:42

By Adas Yeshurun

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Shmuel 2 Perek 5 (Men's) - A Step Further into the Greatness of Dovid HaMelech 22:38

2M ago22:38

22:38

By Adas Yeshurun

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Bava Basra Agaddita Shiur - Hilchos Geirus Connection 22:09

2M ago22:09

22:09

By Adas Yeshurun

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Sivan Rahav Meir - Israeli TV, TedX Speaker, Radio Show, International Lecturer, Author & More 32:39

2M ago32:39

32:39

Sponsored Message: Support Yeshivas Dover Tzedek, a chashuv yeshiva in Lakewood, and enter their raffle for a $10,000 dining room set. Tickets are $99 and proceeds go to support Torah learning. Enter here: https://thechesedfund.com/yeshivadovertzedek/dining-room-set-raffle Or call/text 917-772-2494 to buy tickets. -----Sivan Rahav Meir, one of Isra…

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Episode 393: The Backstory of Chaim Grade’s Novel Sons & Daughters 26:44

2M ago26:44

26:44

Editors Altie Karper and Todd Portnowitz sat down with "The Shmooze" to talk about Chaim Grade’s novel "Sons & Daughters" (Knopf)—newly translated into English by Rose Waldman. Originally serialized in the 1960s and 1970s in New York–based Yiddish newspapers, Grade’s "Sons and Daughters" tells the story of a way of life that is no longer. In conver…

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Shmuel 2 (women's) Perek 5 Pasuk 10 - Dovid HaMelech Became Greater and Greater 26:27

2M ago26:27

26:27

By Adas Yeshurun

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Shmuel 2 (Men's) Perek 5 Pasuk 10 - Dovid HaMelech Became Greater and Greater 18:38

2M ago18:38

18:38

By Adas Yeshurun

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Parshas Shelach 37:54

2M ago37:54

37:54

By Adas Yeshurun

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Parshas Beha'aloscha 42:02

3M ago42:02

42:02

By Adas Yeshurun

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Bava Basra Agaditta Gemara - The Waves of the Sea 23:36

3M ago23:36

23:36

By Adas Yeshurun

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Robert Aumann - Won Noble Prize, Harvey Prize, Israel Prize 55:15

3M ago55:15

55:15

Professor Aumann discusses childhood in Germany, influences after moving to America, why he went to Israel, his son who was killed in the Lebanon War, what winning a Noble Prize feels like, how Game Theory can solve the hostage crisis and religious ideas, and much more. Professor Robert Aumann is a mathematician who’s won the Harvey Prize in Scienc…

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Parshas Behar / Bechukosai 32:58

3M ago32:58

32:58

By Adas Yeshurun

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Dovid HaMelech's Connection to Megillas Rus (Men's Shiur) 25:00

3M ago25:00

25:00

By Adas Yeshurun

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Dovid HaMelech's Connection to Megillas Rus (women's Shiur) 32:55

3M ago32:55

32:55

By Adas Yeshurun

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Shmuel 2 (Men's) Perek 5 Pasuk 1-6 20:16

3M ago20:16

20:16

By Adas Yeshurun

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Shmuel 2 (Women's) Perek 5 Pasuk 1 - 6 25:28

3M ago25:28

25:28

By Adas Yeshurun

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Megillas Rus (Men's Shiur) 20:33

3M ago20:33

20:33

By Adas Yeshurun

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Megillas Rus (Women's Shiur) 27:12

3M ago27:12

27:12

By Adas Yeshurun

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Joseph Gitler - Leket Israel CEO & Founder 24:39

3M ago24:39

24:39

Hear how Joseph Gitler founded and runs Leket Israel. In 2024, they had 160 employees, 95,000 volunteers, 63 dedicated food rescue vehicles, 33,340 tons of food, among other incredible numbers. Leket Israel deals with harvesting surplus agricultural produce and collecting cooked meals then sorting and distributing them to the needy throughout the c…

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Rabbi Shmuli Cohen - Preparing for Shavuos 14:06

3M ago14:06

14:06

By Adas Yeshurun

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Parshas Emor 46:22

3M ago46:22

46:22

By Adas Yeshurun

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Richard Joel - President Emeritus of Yeshiva University and Hillel 47:47

4M ago47:47

47:47

Hear President Joel speak about his childhood, the unexpected road to presidency, reflections on the job, and much more! ----- To sponsor an episode: [email protected] on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543…

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Episode 392: The Shtetl Story behind The Light Keeper 17:34

4M ago17:34

17:34

Co-authors Sheila Baslaw and Karen Levine joined "The Shmooze" to talk about "The Light Keeper," their illustrated children’s book that tells the story of ten-year-old Shmuel Saslovsky’s life in an early-twentieth-century shtetl. At 92, this is Sheila’s first published children’s book. In collaboration with Karen Levine, she worked to tell the stor…

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Inyanei Sephiras Ha'Omer 37:29

4M ago37:29

37:29

By Adas Yeshurun

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Shmuel 2 (Men's Shiur) Perek 5 Pasuk 3 - All the Ziknei Yisroel Came to Dovid HaMelech "Lifnei Hashem" 21:44

4M ago21:44

21:44

By Adas Yeshurun

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Parshas Acharei Mos / Kedoshim 38:59

4M ago38:59

38:59

By Adas Yeshurun

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Navi - A Chassidishe Chiddush in Dovid HaMelech 27:13

4M ago27:13

27:13

By Adas Yeshurun

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Bava Basra Agaddita Shiur 19:38

4M ago19:38

19:38

By Adas Yeshurun

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Bava Basra Agaddita Shiur - 2 Glasses and 2 Sides of a Bridge 28:11

4M ago28:11

28:11

By Adas Yeshurun

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Navi Shiur - Shmuel 2 Perek 5 Pasuk 3 25:48

4M ago25:48

25:48

By Adas Yeshurun

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R' Ari Dembitzer - Camp Simcha Director and Boys Head Counselor, Senior Rabbi in Omaha, Nebraska 26:03

4M ago26:03

26:03

Find out what brought R' Dembitzer, also known as Dembi, to Camp Simcha, what brings him back, why the summer is so meaningful, how he ended up in Omaha, and so much more. ----- To sponsor an episode: [email protected] on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and …

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Arnon Shorr - Award Winning Writer, Director, Author 30:27

4M ago30:27

30:27

Arnon Shorr is a comic book author and graphic novelist, as well as a screenwriter, director, film producer, and more. He has been nominated for and has won many awards for his productions. Hear about his journey to and through film as well as reflections on the art itself. Links referenced in episode: Website: www.arnonshorr.com Books on Amazon: h…

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Episode 391: Albert Chasan Paints His Parents’ Lives 36:14

4M ago36:14

36:14

When Albert Chasan (1930–2024) retired from the marketing communications firm he founded, “It hit me: I had to do something with the stories my parents told.” He took up painting and commemorated the formative years of his parents’ lives through a series of expressionistic, boldly hued acrylics. A selection of color prints of many of these historic…

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