The Jewish Review of Books Podcast

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The Jewish Review of Books Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Jewish Review of Books, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jewish Review of Books hosts The Jewish Review of Books Podcast, a education show with 15 episodes published.

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  Marty: Supremely Jewish?

  Jan 6, 202613 minS0

  <p>Last week I saw Marty Supreme, the new Josh Safdie film loosely based on Marty Reisman, a Jewish table tennis player. And I left the movie with one question: Is there anything actually Jewish about it?</p><p>Take a listen at Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or here on Substack.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jewishreviewofbooks.substack.com

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  When Jews Boycotted Christmas

  Dec 23, 202535 minS0

  <p>Another Hanukkah has passed, and Nittel Nacht approaches. We’ve got a great podcast for you today about Christmas time for the Jews. But before we ring in the next part of 5786, don’t miss your final chance for our incredible 8 dollar Hanukkah deal! </p><p>In the early twentieth century, Christian influence in the non-sectarian public school system was widespread—especially during Christmas time, causing discomfort and outrage among American Jews. In his new book, The Great Christmas Boycott of 1906, author Scott D. Seligman traces the history of this outrage, and how American Jews organized (successfully and unsuccessfully) for th...

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  Good Shabbos/Bad Shabbos

  Dec 12, 202538 minS0

  <p>This Hanukkah, give the perfect gift to a lover of Jewish culture with a full year of the magazine for just 8 dollars—or two years for 16.</p><p>Today’s episode of the Jewish Review of Books Podcast is a two-parter.</p><p>In part one of the episode, editor Abe Socher chats with contributing editor Shai Secunda and associate editor Akiva Schick about the new indie film Bad Shabbos. Akiva wrote a review of the film in the Fall issue of the magazine, and it inspired spirited staff debate about whether or not the film is any good for...

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  Steven J. Zipperstein on Philip Roth's Brilliance & Battles

  Nov 12, 202535 minS0

  <p>In the current issue of JRB, we ran an excellent review from David Mikics about Steven J. Zipperstein’s new biography of Philip Roth. Zipperstein’s book does what might seem impossible by now: it breaks new ground on the life and work of Philip Roth. Abe Socher had the opportunity to talk to Zipperstein last week at the Lehrhaus Tavern in Boston about Roth’s anger, his scandals, and secrets in old storage boxes.</p><p>Take a listen at Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or here on Substack. </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like t...

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  Deborah Lipstadt, Soviet Jewry, and AntisemitismDeborah Lipstadt, Soviet Jewry, and Antisemitism

  Nov 4, 202546 minS0

  <p>Professor Deborah Lipstadt joins the JRB Podcast to discuss the legacy of the movement to free Soviet Jewry, and the stubborn specter of antisemitism.</p><br/><p>The post Deborah Lipstadt, Soviet Jewry, and Antisemitism appeared first on Jewish Review of Books.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jewishreviewofbooks.substack.com

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