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Robert Siegel: Stumbling Over One Another
Looking at the Torah portion that describes the awful plights that can result from acting unjustly, Rabbi Hirsch discusses the interdependence of humans and how individual failings and successes are actually collective. 63
In the Spotlight: Bob Mnookin
Abigail Pogrebin is joined by author Robert Mnookin to discuss The Jewish American Paradox, his book that explores the conundrums of Jewish identity, faith, and community in America by delving deep into Jewish history, law, and custom. 62
A Special Look: A Small Light
Actress Billie Boullet discusses playing Anne Frank and how she was impacted as both an actor and a Jew while filming A Small Light, the limited TV series based on the true story of Miep Gies who risked her life to hide Frank’s family. 52
The Sassoons: The Rise and Fall of a Jewish Dynasty
Author and Sassoon descendent Joseph Sassoon tells the untold story of the gilded Jewish Bagdhadi Sassoons, who built a vast empire through global finance and trade that reached across three continents and ultimately changed the destinies of nations. 69
Rabbi Hirsch: Israel at 75
In a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, Rabbi Hirsch puts rebuke and criticism of Israel on pause to make room for celebration of the miracle that is the Jewish state for the occasion of its 75th birthday 35
Rabbi Hirsch: Wisdom Tooth Wisdom
In struggling to understand how his dental plan could deny his claim for anesthesia during a painful procedure, Rabbi Hirsch highlights the Jewish values of humility, gratitude, and the importance of caring for the suffering of others. 41
In the Spotlight: Yoni Avi Battat
Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Iraqi Jewish Musician Yoni Avi Battat to discuss ‘Fragments,’ his new album that explores identity and connection to his Mizrahi roots. 30
Yom Yerushalayim Tour of Jerusalem
Join Jerusalem tour guides Aviv Wishkovsky and Dorit Graiver as they take you on a special Yom Yerushalayim tour of Jerusalem. This program is sponsored by B’nai B’rith International and the WZO. 38
“A Small Light” is a new limited series based on the true story of Miep Gies who risked her life to hide the family of Anne Frank. Billie Boullet, who portrays Anne Frank, shares what it was like to step into the shoes of the iconic young woman and how she was personally impacted by […]
Operation Shield and Arrow: A Situational Briefing
Amid the recent barrage of rockets from Gaza, Benjamin Anthony hosts a MirYam Inst. situational update that includes discussion of Iran’s involvement, the difference between Hamas and the Islamic Jihad, and the history behind the withdrawal from Gaza. Featuring David Hacham and Yochai Guiski. 58
