As we approach Tu BiShvat, the New Year for Trees, we traditionally look to the roots that sustain us. But in 2026, the most intensive growth on our planet will be found in the “silicon orchards” of data centers and artificial intelligence. How do we ensure that as our world gets smarter, our lives do […]
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Justin Pines is joined by filmmaker Phil Cunningham to discuss his decades-long journey to bring King David’s story to life through animation, archaeology and deep connection to the land, creating a cinematic love letter to Israel.
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Justin Pines is joined by Rabbi Dov Singer, head of the Makor Chaim Yeshiva, to explore how shifting from speaking about challenges to speaking to them can deepen presence, humility and resilience.
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Justin Pines sits with Rav Binny Freedman, Rosh Yeshiva of Orayta, an IDF Company Commander who survived the S’barro’s suicide bombing in Jerusalem and an educator known for making complex Jewish ideas accessible and relevant.
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From the “passive-aggressive” letters sent between Jerusalem and Egypt to the dramatic (and sometimes hilarious) miracles recorded in the Book of Maccabees, Dr. Malka Simkovich reveals the “real” story of the Maccabean revolt in part two of this Chanukah conversation with Justin Pines.
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Justin Pines is joined by Hadar’s Rabbi Effy Unterman, a Jewish education pioneer and lead developer of Devash Jr.: Shemot, to explore how Judaism views children as serious thinkers and how Torah learning welcomes many perspectives, nurturing curiosity.
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Justin Pines is joined by Malka Simkovich, Editor-in-Chief of the Jewish Publication Society, on another edition of Jewish Insights.
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In honor of Jewish Book Month’s 100th anniversary, Justin Pines welcomes Tali Rosenblatt Cohen, host of The Five Books podcast, for a conversation about the books shaping Jewish readers today & the five books that shaped Justin’s own Jewish journey.
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Sociologist Michael Kimmel, author of “Playmakers,” explores how pogrom refugees created joyful objects like Barbie, G.I. Joe and the Teddy Bear, shaping the American toy industry and childhood experience.
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Psychologist and rabbi Dr. Benjy Epstein joins Justin Pines to explore how ancient Jewish wisdom and modern mindfulness come together to help us live with greater awareness, gratitude and peace.
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