Podcasts about jewish heritage

Biblically, when we have wronged someone, we have a debt to them. David had to be shown his sin. How do we react when God shows us our hearts? Do we repent? Confess? Or do we deny what He has shown us? Listen as Messianic Rabi Jeff Zaremsky shares from the Bible how David dealt with hearing his wrongs!

When we hear a true prophet of God, he will always speak that which he has heard from God and it will always come to pass! And we can remind God of those promises, and trust that they will be established as God has promised!

As Niagara Falls glowed blue against the night sky on Thursday May 20, it became the most visible symbol yet of a one-man, grassroots campaign to ensure that this year, Canadian Jewish Heritage Month was not completely forgotten. For the past seven days, from Halifax to Toronto and Montreal to Alberta, nearly a dozen iconic landmarks, bridges and legislatures across Canada agreed to illuminate in blue. And it was thanks to the efforts of Len Pearl, a Toronto documentary filmmaker, who spent months nudging government officials, universities and sports teams to recognize the month. Parliament officially proclaimed May as Jewish Heritage Month in 2018. But this past couple of years, with the spike in antisemitism since Oct. 7, Pearl believed Jewish Canadians need visible reminders that they remain an essential part of Canada's story. In this episode of The CJN's North Star podcast, Pearl joins host Ellin Bessner to discuss the inspiration behind his “We Belong Here” campaign, and also reveal the obstacles he encountered, and his emotional reaction to seeing most, but not all the lights, finally switch on. Related links Learn more about Len Pearl's new film “Search out the Land” exploring the overlooked Jewish history of Canada, on The CJN's North Star podcast, from 2022. See the list of Canadian landmarks that lit up in yellow for Holocaust Remembrance Day Jan. 2025. Read about when Canada officially brought in Jewish Heritage Month in 2018, in The CJN. **** Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner ( @ebessner ) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Izzie Helenchilde (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer), Alicia Richler (editorial director) Music: Bret Higgins Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to North Star (Not sure how? Click here ) Watch our podcasts on YouTube. Help others find this podcast by leaving us a review for “North Star” on Apple Podcasts via your iPhone or iPad device, or with your Android. (Spotify allows only starred ratings but you can do that, too!)

The Menschwarmers received an anonymous tip last year that a rising star in the NBA has Jewish heritage. We dug into it, and are the first to report that it is true: basketball star Chet Holmgren is ethnically Jewish. Holmgren, the seven-foot centre for the reigning league champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, comes from a long line of deeply involved Jewish community members in Minneapolis, by way of his mother, Sarah Harris. Her father is Ray Harris, a prominent and respected developer who passed away in 2025; his celebration of life was held at Temple Israel Minneapolis, a Reform synagogue. (Ray's father—Holmgren's great-grandfather—was Leo Harris, a Polish Jewish immigrant who arrived in 1870 and wound up founding a company that dredged the Mississippi River locks.) Ray Harris's delightfully quirky obituary mentions his daughter Sarah and grandson Chet. Ray Harris's late wife, Alta Harris—Chet's maternal grandmother—passed in 2019, and her obituary also directs donations to Temple Israel. In case there was any doubt that the whole Harris clan is Jewish, Chet's maternal uncle Dan Harris (brother of Sarah, son of Ray and Alta) also explicitly calls himself Jewish in a travel blog from 2016. So there is no doubt that Chet Holmgren is ethnically, halachically Jewish. Whether or not he considers himself a member of the tribe is another question. Currently playing in the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, the 24-year-old is coming off a breakout season, in which he was named an All Star, Third Team All-NBA and First Team All-Defense—all for the first time in his young career. Having helped the Thunder win the championship title last year, Holmgren has found himself under an enormous spotlight fairly quickly. Being openly Jewish, or even discussing his Jewish heritage, could invite hateful backlash. Holmgren got a taste of this last summer when a video emerged online of him working out at the gym of Shalhevet High School, an Orthodox Jewish school in Los Angeles, where many NBA stars like to practice, due to its high security and premium hardwood courts. (Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid and James Harden have all worked out there.) In the video, Holmgren is seen shooting hoops with some Israeli flags in the background, leading to an onslaught of online insults, assumptions about his political leanings, and the epithet "Chetanyahu". The CJN reached out to the Oklahoma City Thunder multiple times, but never received a response. Given's Holmgren's immense success, the Menschwarmers felt it appropriate to celebrate Holmgren's heritage, and bring some Jewish joy to fellow Jewish NBA fans watching OKC's possible road to a repeat championship. In this episode, they break down what they learned about his family tree, discuss why it's understandable that he prefers to avoid the subject—and express hope that he will embrace it publicly. Credits Hosts: James Hirsh and Gabe Pulver Producer: Michael Fraiman Music: Coby Lipovitch (intro), chēēZ π (main theme, " Organ Grinder Swing ") Support The CJN Follow the podcast on Twitter @menschwarmers Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to Menschwarmers (Not sure how? Click here )

On this Wednesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers protesters gathering yesterday near Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence at Gracie Mansion on the Upper East Side, accusing him of failing to protect Jewish New Yorkers. In other news of the day, a vote at the Park Slope Food Co-op last night intensified an already heated debate among members over whether the grocery should boycott Israeli products amid the ongoing conflict involving Israel and Gaza, President Trump had another medical exam yesterday - putting his health under renewed public scrutiny as he has worked to dismiss concerns over his age and stamina, United States men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino named his 26-player roster for the 2026 World Cup yesterday - with mainstays Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie headlining the group, and Sid previews the Manhattan Jewish Experience hosting its 27th annual dinner at the Museum of Jewish Heritage tonight where he'll be a featured speaker and guest. Joe Tacopina, Rabbi Mark Wildes, Peter King, Rich Lowry & Tom Emmer join Sid on this hump day installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rabbi Mark Wildes, founder & director of Manhattan Jewish Experience, joins Sid to preview the Manhattan Jewish Experience hosting its 27th annual dinner at the Museum of Jewish Heritage tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David had a very difficult time before he was king and had to fight many who we would have expected to support him. We face difficulties in our lives, but the same God who saw David through it all will see you through your trials too! Listen as Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky shares from God's Word the joy of how God worked in David's life and will work in ours!

Do we follow by praying? Do we accept the plans as God leads us? Abigail is an example of humility, and we can learn from her example! As Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky shares the Word of God, see what attributes we can learn from her!

We are in a period of time that many are seeking to communicate with spirits of the dead. What does the bible say about doing this? God has answers, we just need to seek in His word! Listen as Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky studies with us about these and other questions

What do we owe God? He has given us so much, but we have a very serious debt. Do you know what that is? Listen to find out what our sin has cost, and what we owe because of what He did! Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky opens the scriptures to share what we owe!

Have you felt that those you have been good to have treated you unfairly? David and his men suffered even worse! Listen as Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky shares from the book of 1 Samuel the way that God helped David even in the hard days and places!

Sometimes we have to make choices between those that we love, and the path that we have chosen, or that we believe God has chosen for us. Are you faced with such a choice? Has God given you a path that is more difficult than you had imagined you would have had to take? Listen as Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky opens the scriptures and looks at God's plan and provision for David and Jonathan!

Are you facing a giant in your life? Maybe not a physical Goliath, but something that is preventing you from moving forward in your life? God has your stones to beat it! And you are only needing to be trusting Him! He will see you through whatever Goliath you are facing. Trust in Him.

Have you been going in the right direction, and then find yourself going down the wrong path? Are you sometimes living as God has called you but then not so humble? When we reject what God has called us to, the grace we once lived under may seem far away. Hear a Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky looks at the lives of David and Saul as God calls them each!

I am very excited to launch a very special series for Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. May is Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), which annually celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans to the United States.   Throughout the month, I will welcome some incredible content creators, podcast hosts, performers, a Reality TV Legend, and a dear mentor who are making an impact on the entertainment industry.  To kick things off, I am welcoming my friend and fellow Kansas Citian, Beatrice Levine, to the podcast! Beatrice is an art historian, culture writer, and digital creator blending high-low aesthetics with a distinctly smart, funny voice. Since 2016, she has built Culture Quota, a highly engaged global community of college-aged and professional women who come to me for content that's equal parts educational, irreverent, and always visually sharp. From museum deep-dives to viral reels, her work lives at the intersection of culture, commentary, and connection.  Beatrice has worked with various brands, including The Academic Writer's Space, Diet Coke, Jerry Gogosian, the Leo Baeck Institute, and YSL Beauty. In addition to Culture Quota, she works as a Social Media Associate at 70 Faces Media and as a Content Manager at Betches Media.  In this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Beatrice Levine shared Culture Quota's origin story, her love for Timothée Chalamet and Wendy Williams, how to counter antisemitism in the Reality TV world, and what Jewish heritage means to her.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

On a podcast last year, Wayne Gretzky quietly—almost meekly—revealed his "grandfather was 50 percent Jewish", and fled Eastern Europe at a time when having any Jewish blood was a good reason to get out. Now that this news is out in the open, our Jewish sports podcasters need to dig in. The most pressing question: is one-eighth of Wayne Gretzky the greatest Jewish hockey player of all time? That dovetails with this week's roundup of Jewish sports stories from our sports podcasters the Menschwarmers, including how Jewish athletes are performing in this year's Stanley Cup playoffs. We also have some Jewish stories from women's pro leagues, including the PWHL and WNBA. Then we dig into the ridiculous controversy surrounding the FIFA World Cup, where president Gianni Infantino tried to make peace between the Israeli and Palestinian delegations in Vancouver—and failed, miserably, on a global stage. Finally, the boys give a send-off to John Sterling, an iconic sports broadcaster who left an indelible mark on the industry. Credits Hosts: James Hirsh and Gabe Pulver Producer: Michael Fraiman Music: Coby Lipovitch (intro), chēēZ π (main theme, " Organ Grinder Swing ") Support The CJN Follow the podcast on Twitter @menschwarmers Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to Menschwarmers (Not sure how? Click here )

On today's show, we learn that stakeholders are continuing to make efforts to improve maternal and infant health in Arkansas. We also consider the value of community for the Jewish population in northwest Arkansas. Plus, archives from the Pryor Center.

Are we acting "tall" instead of humble? God wants us to be encouraged, not self-centered. The Lord has so much for those who are willing to lower themselves! Listen as Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky shares from the scriptures how God can raise us up when we are humble!

Would you like to be a different person? Kinder? more gracious? God can guide us and teach us how to become more like the Messiah as we put on His word and allow Him to work in our lives! Listen as Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky opens the texts of 1 Samuel to see how He worked in the lives of Saul and Samuel and those who God was calling!

Have you been feeling like you have sin that you haven't surrendered to God? Has His Spirit been convicting you of things that are not from Him? Listen as Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky shares from 1 Samuel how to remove those sins and let God give us His Victory!

How do we worship? Do we worship in Spirit and in Truth? Are our hearts being cleansed? Do you want to please God in your worship? Listen as Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky opens the book of Isaiah and shares God's plan for us all!

Welcome to a special episode from the SBS Armenian archives, marking the 50th anniversary of SBS Armenian. In this commemorative edition, we delve into a remarkable archival interview with Henry Morgenthau III. The interview was first broadcast in 1997. Henry Morgenthau III was an influential American author, producer, and public intellectual. Born in 1917 into a prominent family, Morgenthau was the grandson of Henry Morgenthau, the U.S. Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire during World War I, and the son of Henry Morgenthau Jr., Secretary of the Treasury under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Over the course of his long life, Henry Morgenthau III became renowned for his dedication to chronicling Armenian history, fostering intercultural dialogue, and producing documentaries and public programmes that highlighted diverse stories and voices.

Are we trying to make our own rules? Are we letting God give us the balance we need in our lives with His laws and His direction from His word? Listen as Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky shares from the book of Judges how God can lead us in our lives!

Have we settled in this world, or are we asking God to remove the sin? Are we complacent or victorious through His Spirit? Unite with God to gain victory!

My bi-weekly shmooze to the yungeleit in the Orlando Kollel

Librettist and playwright Stephanie Fleishman and composer and playwright Alex Weiser sat down with "The Shmooze" to talk about their collaboration on "Tevye's Daughters." Their opera is based on Sholem Aleichem's iconic Yiddish stories, exploring the tragic death of Tevye's lesser-known daughter, Shprintse. The opera also traces the lasting impact of Shprintse's fate on her sisters as elderly immigrants living in New York. The opera will be performed at the Museum of Jewish Heritage on March 19, 2026. Episode 405 February 24, 2026 Amherst, MA

Have we settled in this world, or are we asking God to remove the sin? Are we complacent or victorious through His Spirit? Unite with God to gain victory!

Has God called you into His service? He will equip you and prepare you! He is merciful and just, and is always ready to do what is needed, just as He did with Yeshua! Trust in Him!

We all have plans and futures, but the important thing is to give those to God to work out for us. It doesn't matter whether we have children or are rulers or have much or little. God is going to provide for His plans!

God can help you through the difficult things we are facing, and He will speak to us through many different things we are walking through. As He liberates us, He makes us a majority!

What was put on the line, unto death, for us? Are we willing to put it all on the line for Him? Choosing to save us and resist sin gave us eternal life though Yeshua the Messiah! He overcame and will keep us from falling!

Norman Abraham Faifer was posthumously awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) 2026 for his contribution to the building and construction industry and to the Jewish community.

What words does God want to hear from us? What will empower us to do what God desires for us? Listen as Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky share from the first part of the bible how God brings us along!

What if you accidentally caused someone's death? In ancient Israel, your only hope was to outrun the victim's family and reach one of six specially designated Cities of Refuge. This wasn't just about safety—it was a profound system of mercy, justice, and God's meticulous care, established thousands of years ago. But these cities are more than history. They are a powerful blueprint for our lives today. They reveal the critical difference between intentional rebellion and ignorant mistakes in God's eyes, and they point directly to the ultimate refuge available to each of us. Where is that refuge now? And what does it mean to stay within its limits?

There are 8 billion people in the world. About 350,000 of them are Messianic Jews, Jewish people who believe that Jesus is the Messiah that was prophesied about in the Old Testament. On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad are joined by Jewish believer Rachel Kushner, founder of Links to Messiah https://linkstomessiah.com , a ministry that helps parents teach their children about Jewish traditions with a subscription that sends 4 kits a year to your home. Rachel talks about her grandfather‘s journey from Nazi occupied Austria, and his escape to America and now he became a believer in Yeshua, which led him to become an evangelist and pastor who ministered to the Jews and the gentiles about Jesus. Rachael talks about being a rare 3rd generation Jewish believer and why the Jewish culture and traditions matter today and how we as Gentiles can deepen our faith with the Jewish Messiah. Tune in to Rachel's podcast more about Jewish testimonies and traditions https://podcasts.apple.com/.../links-to.../id1718396867 (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

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