Podcasts about ultra orthodox jewish

Many people have heard of the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, they may have even heard of the Hasidic community, but not many have heard of Karaite (Kar-ite) Judaism. That's what we'll be learning about today on Foundations.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In anticipation of our upcoming series, we want to share with you our episode with Shulem Deen, originally released in June 2020. In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, David discusses with special guest and former member of the Ultra-Orthodox community, Shulem Deen, the struggle and importance of balancing one's individual needs with those of the community.Though many of us are aware of the extreme disconnect that exists between the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community and the secular world, the result of this unfortunate dynamic offers powerful insight. In particular, the intense and likely under-discussed experience of ex-Ultra-Orthodox community members (a group referred to by many as ‘Off The Derech' or OTD) raises important questions about the reality of this intercommunity conflict and life as a modern Jew. In what ways do the religious and secular worlds misunderstand each other? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Ultra-Orthodox and secular worlds in facilitating a positive life for their members? How can we as individuals combat the inescapable myopia of living within a social bubble? Tune in to join David and Shulem in seeking answers to these important questions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.

Message Franciska to share how a specific episode has impacted YOU. franciskakay@gmail.com   In this episode Rivka Neriya-Ben Shahar shares her unique journeys and research related to Ultra Orthodox Jewish and Amish communities. Rivka Neria-Ben Shahar discusses her path from growing up in a National Ultra Orthodox community in Israel to earning a Ph.D. with pioneering research on ultra-Orthodox women and media. Rivka recounts her adaptation from Jerusalem to Amish country, highlighting cultural exchanges and genuine friendships formed along the way. The episode delves into the challenges women face balancing motherhood and career, exploring themes of feminism, societal expectations, and personal fulfillment within strict religious frameworks. Through personal anecdotes and rigorous research, the episode contrasts traditional roles with modern lifestyles, providing deep insights into the lives of women in these unique communities.   00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:34 Rivka's Religious and Professional Background 05:21 Journey to Feminism 07:28 Challenges and Conflicts 10:43 Research on Ultra Orthodox Women and Media 14:47 Strictly Observant: The Book 26:51 Fascination with the Amish 31:05 Exploring Community and Tradition 31:48 Admiration and Conflict 32:38 Life Choices and Happiness 33:54 Balancing Career and Family 36:35 Cultural Observations and Personal Reflections 42:33 Religious Practices and Personal Stories 49:05 Cultural Shocks and Comparisons 56:54 Podcast Journey and Reflections 01:00:36 Editing and Reflections on Motherhood About Our Guest:   Dr. Rivka Neriya-Ben Shahar is a Ruth Melzer fellow at the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at Penn University. She is a senior lecturer at Sapir Academic College in Sderot, Israel, where she teaches courses on research methods, communication, religion, and gender. She is also a scholar at the Israel Democracy Institute, where she studies media usage among the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. Dr. Neriya Ben-Shahar investigates mass media from the perspectives of religion and gender. Her research addresses the tensions existing between religious values and new media technologies among women in Old Order Amish and Ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities. Her book, Strictly Observant: Amish and Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Women Negotiating Media, was published by Rutgers University Press in January 2024. Buy The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Strictly-Observant-Ultra-Orthodox-Jewish-Negotiating/dp/1978805225   Check out: www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com for more Jewish Podcasts on our network.  

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on a further protest by Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men agains their impending army call up.

In our news wrap Tuesday, Israel's Supreme Court ruled the military must draft ultra-Orthodox Jewish men for mandatory service, Kenya's president vowed to maintain calm after protesters stormed the nation's parliament, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for two Russian officials and a New York judge partially lifted the gag order on Donald Trump from his hush money trial. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Tuesday, Israel's Supreme Court ruled the military must draft ultra-Orthodox Jewish men for mandatory service, Kenya's president vowed to maintain calm after protesters stormed the nation's parliament, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for two Russian officials and a New York judge partially lifted the gag order on Donald Trump from his hush money trial. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Israel's Supreme Court has ruled that Ultra-Orthodox Jewish students are no longer exempt from military conscription. The decision is being seen as a blow to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that has the potential to unravel his ruling coalition. The decision comes as Netanyahu says Israel may shift focus to fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon after the war in Gaza ends. Correspondent in Tel Aviv, Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann.

In the Netflix docuseries, “My Unorthodox Life,” Julia Haart shows how she escaped the confines of an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community and rose to great heights in the fashion industry – first at La Perla, then as CEO of Elite World Modeling. Julia stops by to talk about (and demonstrate!) her new line of shapeware, “Plus Body by Julia Haart,” which is definitely not your granny's panties. From a life of extreme modesty and being controlled by men, to kicking down the doors of the fashion world, Julia's story is sure to inspire. The only way “Group Text” happens is with YOUR support and support from our amazing sponsors! I LOVE these gummies! No joke! Head to Viiahemp.com and use the code GROUPTEXT to receive 15% off + one free sample of their award-winning gummies. (21+). Thanks for supporting Group Text Delicious Factor Meals are my go to for healthy meals at home! Go to FactorMeals.com/GroupText50 to get 50% off! Factor sponsors my podcast so if you support them, you're supporting Group Text This episode is sponsored by LolaVie, an award winning haircare line founded by the fabulous Jennifer Aniston! Go to LolaVie.com and use the promo code GROUPTEXT and checkout for 15% off your ENTIRE order!  That's L O L A V I E dot com with the promo code GROUPTEXT. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a young girl growing up in a strict ultra-Orthodox family, Dassi's life was preordained - marry young, live a devout life and raise children within the Adass community's religious rules. This righteous path would keep her safe from the immodest, secular world just a few blocks away in suburban Melbourne. But the Adass community was not safe for Dassi.Dassi was fifteen when her revered school principal, Malka Leifer, started to single her out. Dassi's cloistered and harsh upbringing meant she didn't have the words for what was happening to her, but she knew it was very, very wrong. It would take her years to break free of the secrecy which pervaded the community and tell the police of her betrayal. And only then would she find out others, including two of her sisters, had also been abused, and would learn some in the Adass community had helped Leifer flee to Israel. With the only world she knew crumbling around her, Dassi found the strength to fight, leading a brave fifteen-year campaign to bring Leifer back to face Australian courts.In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Dassi Erlich about the foundation and teachings of the Adass Jewish community and her terrible childhood experience, the decision she made to leave the sect and her fight to bring her sexual abuser Malka Leifer to account, and the support she received in writing a difficult memoir.

As a young girl growing up in a strict ultra-Orthodox family, Dassi's life was preordained - marry young, live a devout life and raise children within the Adass community's religious rules. This righteous path would keep her safe from the immodest, secular world just a few blocks away in suburban Melbourne. But the Adass community was not safe for Dassi. Dassi was fifteen when her revered school principal, Malka Leifer, started to single her out. Dassi's cloistered and harsh upbringing meant she didn't have the words for what was happening to her, but she knew it was very, very wrong. It would take her years to break free of the secrecy which pervaded the community and tell the police of her betrayal. And only then would she find out others, including two of her sisters, had also been abused, and would learn some in the Adass community had helped Leifer flee to Israel. With the only world she knew crumbling around her, Dassi found the strength to fight, leading a brave fifteen-year campaign to bring Leifer back to face Australian courts. In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Dassi Erlich about the foundation and teachings of the Adass Jewish community and her terrible childhood experience, the decision she made to leave the sect, her fight to bring her sexual abuser Malka Leifer to account, and the support she received in writing a difficult memoir.

Many people have heard of the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, they may have even heard of the Hasidic community, but not many have heard of Karaite (Kar-ite) Judaism. That’s what we’ll be learning about today on Foundations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julia Haart is a self-made businesswoman, designer, and bestselling author. She was raised in an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. At age 42 she fled, changed her name, and without any formal education or background in fashion launched her career as a designer with her namesake shoe collection. Just a few years later, she was named creative director of La Perla and would become co-owner and CEO of Elite World Group and one of the most influential people in fashion. In 2021, Julia and her NETFLIX hit series "My Unorthodox Life", which streams in over 190 countries, took the world by storm. In her memoir BRAZEN, Julia writes with radical vulnerability and honesty, sharing her deeply personal journey of heartbreak, resilience, and courage to flee a fundamentalist community. Released in April 2022, BRAZEN became an instant bestseller in the U.S. and U.K. Above all else, Julia applies her experience and platform to be a force for positive change in the world and supporting women who have dedicated their lives to building a better future.  With the right for women to choose under threat, Julia has taken a leading role in the pro-choice movement marching in support of women's rights, rallying her community of influential friends and followers, supporting organizations such as #VoteProChoice and Plan C, and serving on the Advisory Council of the Equal Rights Amendment Coalition. With so much at stake at home in the U.S., Julia has also worked tirelessly to campaign for pro-choice politicians and support organizations such as Emerge America to help recruit and train like-minded women to run for office. As a champion of democracy globally, Julia fights for the right to freedom around the world including Iran and Ukraine where she led a mission to deliver ambulances and critical humanitarian supplies.

Julia Haart, fashion designer, CEO of Elite World Group, and star of Netflix series My Unorthodox Life talks about going from an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community to designing lingerie and shares tips on finding your voice and power in a relationship. Follow Julia on Instagram @JuliaHaart and learn more about her sexy shapewear by visiting BodyByJuliaHaart.com Calling all questions for our next Dear Damona episode! Submit yours on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook @DamonaHoffman or text/call 424-246-6255. Ready to find your forever match? This is the LAST WEEK of enrollment for our live group program. Register at the lowest rate today at: DamonaHoffman.com/program A limited number of free mini-coaching sessions with my VIP coach are available for listeners interested in the group or one-on-one coaching: DamonaHoffman.com/session Timestamps: 00:00 Reinvention 02:25 Julia Haart 06:41 Shifting Into Body Confidence 18:12 Don't Take Freedom For Granted 25:05 Are You A Gardener Or A Flower? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep215i – The Other Side Interviews AVI YEMENI – Rebel News Editor  There are few people who have impacted the independent media scene in Australia as much as Rebel News Australia editor AVI YEMENI.  As Damian notes in this tell-all interview, Avi is a man who makes the energizer bunny look like a zombie. By 20 years of age he'd lived more life than many do by 60.  His relentless coverage of the other side of the story during Covid, amid a Melbourne professional media class that were all too enamoured by Dan Andrews and busy towing the party line, is well known to his fans.What's less known is the wild journey that began the moment of his birth in Melbourne in 1985.  Born the 10th of 17 kids in his family, raised in an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish home, expelled from schools and out of control, Avi was given an ultimatum by his parents and left home to live on the streets at 14. Within a year, battling a life-threating drug addiction, he returned, determined to straighten himself out. What followed was the Israeli Army and an unusual turn of events that led him to on-line news reporting. This Ep 215i first aired on ADH TV on 25 July 2023. The Other Side Interviews is a weekly long-form interview show on important news topics. It streams every Tuesday night at 6pm on Australia's ADH TV at https://watch.adh.tv/the-other-side-interviews-1 It complements the weekly main show The Other Side Australia with Damian Coory which is a news and commentary summary show that streams on Friday nights at 8pm.This program involves discussion of domestic violence and family law which may cause distress to some viewers.Lifeline is always there to listen. Call 13 11 44. Any view, opinion, suggestion and/or advice provided by any interviewee in our programs is not necessarily the view of The Other Side and therefore should not be interpreted as the Other Side  being in agreement with any Interviewee. Listeners should never act on advice suggested in our programs without consulting their own independent qualified legal counsel.The Other Side Australia is a weekly news/commentary show on Australia's ADH TV available to watch FREE here: https://watch.adh.tv/the-other-side-with-damian-coory

There are few people who have impacted the independent media scene in Australia as much as Rebel News Australia editor AVI YEMENI. As Damian notes in this tell-all interview, Avi is a man who makes the energizer bunny look like a zombie. By 20 years of age he'd lived more life than many do by 60. His relentless coverage of the other side of the story during Covid, amid a Melbourne professional media class that were all too enamoured by Dan Andrews and busy towing the party line, is well known to his fans.  What's less known is the wild journey that began the moment of his birth in Melbourne in 1985. Born the 10th of 17 kids in his family, raised in an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish home, expelled from schools and out of control, Avi was given an ultimatum by his parents and left home to live on the streets at 14. Within a year, battling a life-threating drug addiction, he returned, determined to straighten himself out. What followed was the Israeli Army and an unusual turn of events that led him to on-line news reporting.    This Ep 215i first aired on ADH TV on 25 July 2023. The Other Side Interviews is a weekly long-form interview show on important news topics. It streams every Tuesday night at 6pm on Australia's ADH TV at https://watch.adh.tv/the-other-side-interviews-1 It complements the weekly main show The Other Side Australia with Damian Coory which is a news and commentary summary show that streams on Friday nights at 8pm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julia Haart is a self-made businesswoman, designer, bestselling author and most recently, the star of the Netflix show My Unorthodox Life. Raised in an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, she made a daring escape at age 42, rebranded herself, and embarked on a career in fashion. Within a week, she founded her own shoe brand and quickly made her mark at Paris Fashion Week. Later, she became creative director of La Perla and eventually co-owner and CEO of Elite World Group. Julia recently launched her vibrant and innovative shapewear brand, +Body by Julia Haart.In our episode, she shares her transformative eight-year journey leaving the Ultra-Orthodox community, shedding light on the challenges she faced growing up in a restrictive environment. Julia's inspiring story, from fashion novice to building a billion-dollar shoe brand, encourages us to discover our own freedom, purpose, and voice.* Julia's upbringing within the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. [03:08]* Julia's identity within her community as a woman and a human being. [06:23]* The eight-year process leaving the community and getting a divorce. [10:33]* Leaving the Ultra-Orthodox community, and the vital roles of her motherhood and relationships. [16:51]* Advice to women on achieving financial freedom. [17:27]* Knowing when and when NOT to have a Plan B. [21:27]* Advice on taking that leap and facing the unknown. [28:05]* Julia's first ever business, the shoe brand. [33:56]* Julia's divorce, legal battles, and being the CEO at Elite World Group. [37:26]* Overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome. [41:55]* Relaunching +Body by Julia Haart, her shapewear brand. [46:50]* Challenges of Julia's entire life on Netflix. [52:11]This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya's seed cycling bundle. * Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Yasmin:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Website: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Julia:* Julia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliahaart/* Julia's Book, Brazen: https://www.amazon.com/Brazen-Unorthodox-Journey-Sleeves-Lingerie/dp/0593239164 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Izzy Posen grew up in London’s Hasidic Jewish community in Stamford Hill, receiving the bare minimum of secular education in a school that still practiced corporal punishment. Even with the strictures of this insular community, he developed an acute curiosity about the world, resulting in him teaching himself English and eventually leaving the community to […]

Beatrice Weber was raised in an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community and was married off to a Rabbi in an arranged marriage before graduating high school. She is a published Author, speaker, education advocate, and mother of 10.In 2019, she filed a complaint with NYC and NYS on behalf of her youngest son, since he was not receiving a basic education. In 2020 she was featured in a New York Times video Op-ed, calling on the politicians and education officials to step in and ensure that all children in NYS receive an education.Contact Beatrice:https://beatriceweber.com/@beawebwriterSupport this podcast on Patreon and get access to bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/janiceselbieSPECIAL THANKS to our latest patrons: Sheila, Paul, Anne, and Sacha!Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcastGet your free consultation with Janice or sign up for the Divorcing Religion Workshop here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/Get your tickets to the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture conference here: https://www.shamelesssexuality.org/Follow Janice and the Conference on Religious Trauma on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/divorcereligionTwitter: https://twitter.com/Wise_counsellorTwitter: https://twitter.com/ComeToCORTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/janice.selbieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DivorcingReligionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConferenceOnReligiousTraumaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janiceselbieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisecounsellor/The Divorcing Religion Podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you need help with your mental health, please consult a qualified, secular, mental health clinician.Support the show

Israel's ultra-Orthodox Jews are struggling to come to terms with recent high-profile sex abuse cases. What's added to the shock is how some rabbis in this insular, devout community have criticised victims for speaking out. That's sparked anger and led to an unprecedented wave of activism in the ultra-Orthodox or Haredi world.

Many people have heard of the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, they may have even heard of the Hasidic community, but not many have heard of Karaite (Kar-ite) Judaism. That’s what we’ll be learning about today on Foundations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We sat down with Julia Haart, self-made business woman, designer and bestselling author of Brazen. Hear the amazing story of how Julia fled an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community at 42, changed her name, launched her career as a designer, built a billion dollar business from a 70 million dollar company and how she has had to defend herself once again. For more on Julia's inspirational journey check her out on Instagram @juliahaart and www.brazenbook.com.Want our podcasts sent straight to your phone? Text us the word "Podcast" to +1 (917) 540-8715 and we'll text you the new episodes when they're released!Tune in for new Cat & Nat Unfiltered episodes every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday!Follow @catandnatunfiltered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/catandnatunfilteredOur new book "Mom Secrets" is now available! Head to www.catandnat.ca/book to grab your autographed copy! Come see us LIVE on tour!! To see a full list of cities and dates, go to https://catandnattour.com.Become a member of The Common Parent for the parenting resources and support you need for just $5.99/month or $59.99/year: https://thecommonparent.comFollow The Common Parent over on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecommonparentMake sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel for our new cooking show and our #momtruth videos: https://bitly.com/catnatyoutubeCheck out our Amazon Lives here: https://bitly.com/catnatamazonliveOrder TAYLIVI here: https://taylivi.comGet personalized videos from us on Cameo: https://cameo.com/catandnatCome hang with us over on https://instagram.com/catandnat all day long.And follow us on https://tiktok.com/@catandnatofficial! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Three Palestinian attacks on Israelis have killed at least 11 people in a week. Israel's Prime Minister describes it as a wave of 'terrorism'. The latest shooting left five dead in an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish town east of Tel Aviv.  Join host Mohammed Jamjoom. With guests: Yossi Mekelberg - Senior Consulting Research Fellow, Chatham House. Yaser Alashqar - Assistant Professor, Trinity College Dublin. Daniel Levy - President of the US/Middle East Project and former Israeli negotiator.

One of our most compelling interviews ever, as New York gym owner Ben Unger joins us in studio to talk about being forced into conversion therapy – and how he successfully sued to stop the practice. But first, China censors gay content from "Friends," and something is terribly wrong with Wendy Williams. How you doin'? Visit https://linktr.ee/AdamSank 

How does Ultra-Orthodox Jewish literature describe the male body? What does the body represent? What is the ideal male body? In The Male Body in Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Theology, published in 2021 by Pickwick Publications, Yakir Englander presents a philosophical-theological exploration of the different images of the male body in Ultra-Orthodox literature since the holocaust. The body is not incidental to this community but is the axis by which it tries to understand its meaning and its role in life. In the first part of the book, Englander explains the “problem of the body” and the different ways that Ultra-Orthodox theology deals with it. These different and even contradictory voices can teach the reader about the shifting of ideas inside Ultra-Orthodox thought in the last decades. The second part of the book focuses on the image of the ideal body and describes how the rabbis train their bodies to reach ultimate form. Yakir Englander is a scholar and an activist who teaches at the Academy for Jewish Religion and is also a host on the New Books Network. Schneur Zalman Newfield is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York, and the author of Degrees of Separation: Identity Formation While Leaving Ultra-Orthodox Judaism (Temple University Press, 2020).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

How does Ultra-Orthodox Jewish literature describe the male body? What does the body represent? What is the ideal male body? In The Male Body in Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Theology, published in 2021 by Pickwick Publications, Yakir Englander presents a philosophical-theological exploration of the different images of the male body in Ultra-Orthodox literature since the holocaust. The body is not incidental to this community but is the axis by which it tries to understand its meaning and its role in life. In the first part of the book, Englander explains the “problem of the body” and the different ways that Ultra-Orthodox theology deals with it. These different and even contradictory voices can teach the reader about the shifting of ideas inside Ultra-Orthodox thought in the last decades. The second part of the book focuses on the image of the ideal body and describes how the rabbis train their bodies to reach ultimate form. Yakir Englander is a scholar and an activist who teaches at the Academy for Jewish Religion and is also a host on the New Books Network. Schneur Zalman Newfield is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York, and the author of Degrees of Separation: Identity Formation While Leaving Ultra-Orthodox Judaism (Temple University Press, 2020).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

How does Ultra-Orthodox Jewish literature describe the male body? What does the body represent? What is the ideal male body? In The Male Body in Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Theology, published in 2021 by Pickwick Publications, Yakir Englander presents a philosophical-theological exploration of the different images of the male body in Ultra-Orthodox literature since the holocaust. The body is not incidental to this community but is the axis by which it tries to understand its meaning and its role in life. In the first part of the book, Englander explains the “problem of the body” and the different ways that Ultra-Orthodox theology deals with it. These different and even contradictory voices can teach the reader about the shifting of ideas inside Ultra-Orthodox thought in the last decades. The second part of the book focuses on the image of the ideal body and describes how the rabbis train their bodies to reach ultimate form. Yakir Englander is a scholar and an activist who teaches at the Academy for Jewish Religion and is also a host on the New Books Network. Schneur Zalman Newfield is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York, and the author of Degrees of Separation: Identity Formation While Leaving Ultra-Orthodox Judaism (Temple University Press, 2020).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

How does Ultra-Orthodox Jewish literature describe the male body? What does the body represent? What is the ideal male body? In The Male Body in Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Theology, published in 2021 by Pickwick Publications, Yakir Englander presents a philosophical-theological exploration of the different images of the male body in Ultra-Orthodox literature since the holocaust. The body is not incidental to this community but is the axis by which it tries to understand its meaning and its role in life. In the first part of the book, Englander explains the “problem of the body” and the different ways that Ultra-Orthodox theology deals with it. These different and even contradictory voices can teach the reader about the shifting of ideas inside Ultra-Orthodox thought in the last decades. The second part of the book focuses on the image of the ideal body and describes how the rabbis train their bodies to reach ultimate form. Yakir Englander is a scholar and an activist who teaches at the Academy for Jewish Religion and is also a host on the New Books Network. Schneur Zalman Newfield is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York, and the author of Degrees of Separation: Identity Formation While Leaving Ultra-Orthodox Judaism (Temple University Press, 2020).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

How does Ultra-Orthodox Jewish literature describe the male body? What does the body represent? What is the ideal male body? In The Male Body in Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Theology, published in 2021 by Pickwick Publications, Yakir Englander presents a philosophical-theological exploration of the different images of the male body in Ultra-Orthodox literature since the holocaust. The body is not incidental to this community but is the axis by which it tries to understand its meaning and its role in life. In the first part of the book, Englander explains the “problem of the body” and the different ways that Ultra-Orthodox theology deals with it. These different and even contradictory voices can teach the reader about the shifting of ideas inside Ultra-Orthodox thought in the last decades. The second part of the book focuses on the image of the ideal body and describes how the rabbis train their bodies to reach ultimate form. Yakir Englander is a scholar and an activist who teaches at the Academy for Jewish Religion and is also a host on the New Books Network. Schneur Zalman Newfield is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York, and the author of Degrees of Separation: Identity Formation While Leaving Ultra-Orthodox Judaism (Temple University Press, 2020).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Produced by Foundersuite (www.foundersuite.com), "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders who have raised capital. This episode is with Bunim Laskin of www.Swimply.com, a marketplace for backyard swimming pool rentals. In this episode, Bunim talks about his Ultra-Orthodox Jewish upbringing and how becoming an entrepreneur was "rebellious," how he proved the concept and generated interest before writing any code, how he tapped the "camaraderie of founders" to get intros to high profile angel investors, tips for going on SharkTank, and much more. The Company recently raised $40 million in a round led by Mayfield and GGV. Other backers include Conrad Shang and Collin West at Ensemble Ventures and a high-profile list of validating angel investors including Airbnb co-founder Nate Blecharczyk; Casey Winters, formerly of Pinterest and Grubhub; Lime co-founder Brad Bao; Rob Chestnut, former chief ethics officer at Airbnb and eBay; Instacart CEO Fidji Simo and Shef's Alvin Salehi. They join existing backers Norwest Venture Partners and Trust Ventures. How I Raised It is produced by Foundersuite, makers of software to raise capital and manage investor relations. Foundersuite's customers have raised over $3 Billion since 2016. Create a free account at www.foundersuite.com/

For Abby Stein, home was the insulated Hasidic neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She came from a lineage of prominent religious figures, and grew up speaking mostly Yiddish, avoiding any and all pop culture, and believing that most of the world was Ultra-Orthodox Jewish. Eventually, she was ordained as a Rabbi and started a family. The only problem? Everyone thought she was a man. In this episode, we'll hear about Abby's experiences as an author, model, speaker, rabbi, and the first openly transgender woman raised in a Hasidic community. She'll tell us how she left her home and her family and learned to live a vastly different life only a short subway ride away. We'll explore how Abby is pursuing change in her community from the outside. To support people who are considering leaving their religious communities, donate to Footsteps, the non-profit that helped Abby. Read more and support our work at www.peopleplacepower.com.

Our second podcast is with Dr. Haim Abraham, a lecturer at the University of Essex. He gives us an informative discussion on surrogacy in relation to the LGBTQ+ community in Israel, educating us on the developments being made and the ones needed to ensure they have equal rights to surrogacy. As the LGBTQ+ community in Israel grows so does their advocation of equal rights. Within Israel, the Embryo Carrying Agreement Act is how surrogacy is regulated. However, its requirements discriminate against the LGBTQ+ community, such as only allowing surrogacy to be available for married heterosexual couples. In recent years, there have been achievements; the courts acknowledging LGBTQ+ relationships and recognizing that the law is discriminatory towards same-sex couples as seen in 2010 case of Arad-Pinkas (HCJ 1078/10 Arad-Pinkas v The Surrogacy Agreements Approval Committee) which led to a petition for law reform. Nonetheless, the courts argued that the law was proportionate due to the lack of research on its effect on familial structure regardless of the acceptance of surrogacy undertaken abroad. This led to the financial burden on Israel's LGBTQ+ couples to undertake surrogacy abroad which costs more than $100,000 and thus discriminates against the LGBTQ+ community. Ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties in the Knesset continue to advocate for a fully religious vision of Israel. These religious considerations caused a lack of political support for the LGBTQ+ movement and led to LGBTQ+ rights not seen as legitimate rights as they go against religious belief. This is evident under the Embryo Carrying Agreement Act which is how surrogacy is regulated in Israel. The Act includes legal requirements that discriminate against the LGBTQ+ community and shows the importance of religious attitudes, where particular attention was given to Jewish law. This can be seen in the requirements stated for surrogacy, in particular that the procedure is available for only married heterosexual couples as well as the requirement for the intended parents and surrogate to follow the same religion. Additionally, homophobic attitudes are still present with the communities. Regardless of the enormous pressure for change since 2010, the lack of action shown by the government reveals the long road ahead for the LGBTQ+ community. LGBTQ+ Organisations in Israel - Tehila - The Aguda (The Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel) - Iggy The Proud Youth Organisation (Israel's national LGBTQ youth organization) - Bat-Kol(the only NGO of LGBTQ women in Israel) Extra Resources - Dr Haim's research paper on surrogacy in Israel can be found here - Surrogacy in Israel Conference If you wish to be involved in a future season of the LGBTQ+ Pride and the Law: A Podcast, please contact elawclinic@essex.ac.uk for more information!

Many people have heard of the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, they may have even heard of the Hasidic community, but not many have heard of Karaite (Kar-ite) Judaism. That's what we'll be learning about today on Foundations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many people have heard of the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, they may have even heard of the Hasidic community, but not many have heard of Karaite (Kar-ite) Judaism. That's what we'll be learning about today on Foundations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW will reopen to the vaccinated only as part of their "New World Order" plan. Countdown starts to implement "knife control" as the NZ Govt moves to legislate new anti-terror laws on the eve of the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Tim and Dieuwe discuss on Trad Tasman Talk. The NSW Government announced their roadmap to freedom for the vaccinated only, the lockdown will only end for double vaccinated residents when the state hits 70% double vaccinated. Premier Gladys Berejiklian stated she did not want to be around the unvaccinated, her Chief Health Officer Dr. Kerry Chant stated they were looking at what contact tracing looks like in the New World Order. Last year NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard said New World Order twice. Businesses desperate for the government to allow them to reopen have released pro-vaccination ads. Victoria Bitter tweaked their famous "I've got it now' ad. This was released when residents of locked-down apartment towers in Sydney are having their excess alcohol confiscated by NSW Health. A federal court challenge to the closure of houses of worship during lockdowns was rejected. Victoria Police have shut down and fined members of Melbourne's Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community who gathered at a local synagogue to mark Rosh Hashanah. In NZ Jacinda Ardern is still pursuing Covid Zero, as such Auckland remains in alert level 4 lockdown with daily local cases still being reported. One of NZ's biggest pro-lockdown personalities has been exposed as a rank hypocrite Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Siouxsie Wiles who was filmed frolicking at the beach with Auckland University Associate Professor Dr. Nicola Gaston. Mask enforcement is being stepped up with even those with legitimate exemptions being denied access to supermarkets because of the circulation of counterfeit mask exemptions. A week after the Countdown Supermarket stabbing terror attack the ISIS-inspired terrorist who was shot dead by police after has been named: 32-year-old Sri Lankan national Ahamed Aathil Mohamed Samsudeen. It has also come to light that NZ authorities could have done much more to revoke the terrorist's residency and deport him, despite this the government believes passing new anti-terror laws is the answer. Countdown supermarkets whose stores have now experienced two mass stabbings have taken their knives and scissors off their shelves. Ivermectin an anti-parasitic drug has been promoted by some as a treatment for covid-19. However, due to purported overdose in a covid positive case in NSW Australia's TGA announced they were restricting doctors prescribing of Ivermectin to patients. The US mainstream media fell for a fake story that claimed Oklahoma hospitals were overwhelmed due to ivermectin overdoses. Joe Rogan has claimed ivermectin treated his covid illness. Tomorrow is 20 years since the 9/11 US terrorist attacks, the War on Terror gave birth to an expanded national security and surveillance state which we are still living under. The War on Terror has not made the world more free or safe with the Taliban returning to power in Afghanistan. Cricket Australia canceled an upcoming men's test match against Afghanistan to be held in Hobart because the Taliban won't allow women to play cricket. The Unshackled Links: Website: https://www.theunshackled.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TUnshackled Twitter: https://twitter.com/Un_shackled Gab: https://gab.com/theunshackled Minds: https://www.minds.com/The_Unshackled/ Telegram: https://t.me/theunshackled MeWe: https://mewe.com/p/theunshackled Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_unshackled Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/theunshackled/ Free eBook: http://theunshackledbattlefield.net/ Unshackled Productions: WilmsFront: http://www.timwilms.com Trad Tasman Talk: https://www.theunshackled.net/ttt/ The Report from Tiger Mountain: http://reportfromtigermountain.com/ Support Our Work:  Membership: http://www.theunshackled.net/membership Donate: https://www.theunshackled.net/donate/ Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheUnshackled Store: https://www.theunshackled.net/store/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SBS Australian Jewish update with Shane Desiatnik. Shane will be covering the latest in the Jewish community around Australia our big news of the week, Outrage, after members of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish group defied lockdown orders and gathered at a Melbourne synagogue on Rosh Hashana, to mark the start of the Jewish New Year.

KNOTS : A FORCED MARRIAGE STORY explores forced and child marriages, which are occurring legally across the United States every day. Fraidy is an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish teen in Brooklyn when she's coerced into marrying an abusive man. In Michigan, young Christian Nina's father forces her to marry a man he chose. In California, Sara is fifteen when she's kidnapped by her father and forced to marry a 28-year-old man. Each of them face an unimaginable journey. Each must find the strength to survive, and thrive. Director Kate Brewer reveals the disturbing truth about this problem in modern America through the complicated experience of three forced marriage survivors. Nina, Sara, and Fraidy share intimate details of their personal journeys of surviving, escaping and ultimately becoming powerful voices in the historic fight to end the human rights abuse of forced marriage. Director Kate Brewer joins us to talk about modern day stories of forced marriage, violent physical and psychological abuse and the human trafficking of tens of thousands of young women throughout America and the three determined and courageous women who make up the backbone of this illuminating film. KNOTS : A FORCED MARRIAGE STORY will be released via The Laemmle both theatrically and on their digital platform on May 7th followed by a wider digital release June 4th. For news, screenings and updates go to: knotsthefilm.com Get involved, go to: unchainedatlast.org   Laemmle Virtual/All Cities (including L.A, NYC) Laemmle L.A Physical

Who is the Haredi - or Ultra-Orthodox - Jewish community? Why has the Haredi community made headlines from New York to Jerusalem for bucking coronavirus response restrictions? How does the concept of pikuach nefesh - the Jewish legal principle placing preservation of life above all else - come into play? Carrie and Aliza speak with Pnina Pfeuffer, lifelong Haredi Jew and progression organization CEO of the New Haredim, about the essential tension: do we save the body or do we save the soul? Us Among the Israelis is an engaging, insightful, and totally unexpected look at what it’s like to live in the world’s most interesting country. From getting used to living in a country where everyone serves in the army to making peace with customer service in a country where no one ever stands in line, Carrie Keller-Lynn and Aliza Landes, two American immigrants to Israel, explore the mysteries, frustrations, and joys of life in Israel.   This podcast is part of The Joshua Network. For more information, visit us at thejoshuanetwork.com or email us at podcasts@thejoshuanetwork.com

I'm returning to the Faith and Doubt Series! I was lucky enough to be joined by Dr. Jedidiah Siev who publishes research and speaks on his clinical specialty of Religious Scrupulosity for Orthodox and Ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities. Dr. Siev covered a huge range of topics, including overall treatment for Scrupulosity,… Continue reading The post Faith and Doubt- Scrupulosity in Orthodox Judaism with Dr. Jedidiah Siev appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

I’m returning to the Faith and Doubt Series! I was lucky enough to be joined by Dr. Jedidiah Siev who publishes research and speaks on his clinical specialty of Religious Scrupulosity for Orthodox and Ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities. Dr. Siev covered a huge range of topics, including overall treatment for Scrupulosity,… Continue reading The post Faith and Doubt- Scrupulosity in Orthodox Judaism with Dr. Jedidiah Siev appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

In this Prime Talk Podcast Video Sponsored by GETIDA – Mac Schlesinger - Founder & CEO of Best Seller Listers - A Leading listing optimization agency for Amazon Sellers, shares his journey into eCommerce. Mac was born and raised in Monroe, NY in an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. He spent most of his childhood learning in religious institutions until he became a young adult. When he got married and making an income became a concern he found it challenging to get ahead. He eventually found the enormous opportunity that laid with eCommerce and especially the Amazon marketplace. As he tried to sell his own products online, Mac quickly discovered that his strength was creating beautiful and high-converting listings. This paved the way for him to start his own business helping Amazon sellers optimize their product listings to great success. Find out more about Best Seller Listers https://bestsellerlisters.com/ Find out more about GETIDA: https://getida.com/ Please subscribe to our channel and share your thoughts and comments below. Stay safe and healthy in the meantime! #Ecommerce #SellOnAmazon #AmazonListing

How do you spread an important idea to a resistant community? An Ultra Orthodox Jewish woman proves that sometimes the most powerful voice is a quiet one.

Rachel Factor was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and educated at a prestigious college prep school, Punahou (same alma mater as former American President , Barak Obama). Much to her parents dismay, she skipped college and went into the world of the arts searching for truth and meaning. She found work in television shows, films, commercials and music videos in LA. She was hired for her first Broadway show when she was 21 culminating in a position as a Radio City Rockette, all while pursuing a passion for Classical theater on the side. She finally found the life she was searching for in Orthodox Judaism!! Boy, was that a surprise to everyone including herself!! She now lives, teaches and performs from Jerusalem, Israel and has 5 beautiful children ages 10-18, B"H!! She founded the Jerusalem Center for Performing Arts to teach Ultra Orthodox Jewish girls and women dance, drama and music. Grounded from international appearances, she has just now launched a brand new Patreon page so students can study with her from anywhere in the world. And as a response to Covid-19, she has formulated a project called WeDance that will send a RFDance trained volunteer mentor to your home to teach your little ones, free of charge!! Just trying to spread the joy of dance and expression to help us through these challenging times.     www.rachel-factor.com   To contact Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com

This week, Callie and Jackie talk about shidduch dating and marriage in the Ultra Orthodox Jewish world. If you have any questions or want to share your own story, please reach out to us on: Email: Courageousheartspodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @Courageousheartspodcast twitter: @Calliewriting or join our private Facebook group The Untold Stories of Courageous Hearts Podcast to get in on the conversation! Edited with the patience and wizardry of Jon Coder!Thanks for listening!

In this episode Penny Gold joins Penny and Amy this week to talk about her life in Israel growing-up in an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish sect, her move to Brooklyn as a teenager, her experience coming out as transgender, her non-binary identity, and how she spent four months in Thailand during the COVID19 pandemic recovering from a surgical procedure.

Today I interview Surila, who takes us through how she met her husband through the help of a matchmaker (known as a shadchan). After 6 dates, both Surila and Chaim, her now husband, agreed to get engaged, which led to the L'Chaim (engagement party). Surila then walks us through the different traditions and customs that relate to the wedding, including breaking a glass at the altar, the yichud (alone) room, and dancing. Website: www.rsvpod.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/rsvpod Instagram: @rsvpod Twitter: @rsvpod

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, David discusses with special guest and former member of the Ultra-Orthodox community, Shulem Deen, the struggle and importance of balancing one’s individual needs with those of the community. Though many of us are aware of the extreme disconnect that exists between the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community and the secular world, the result of this unfortunate dynamic offers powerful insight. In particular, the intense and likely under-discussed experience of ex-Ultra-Orthodox community members (a group referred to by many as ‘Off The Derech’ or OTD) raises important questions about the reality of this intercommunity conflict and life as a modern Jew. In what ways do the religious and secular worlds misunderstand each other? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Ultra-Orthodox and secular worlds in facilitating a positive life for their members? How can we as individuals combat the inescapable myopia of living within a social bubble? Tune in to join David and Shulem in seeking answers to these important questions.

Welcome to Episode 23 of Nooks and Crannies! Dated and Used Critical Pedagogy and Israeli Electoral Playoff Runs Welcome back to the podcast folks and thanks for sticking around during this tragic hiatus. Next episode will be an in memoriam Tribute Episode to Evan’s biggest fan and Mamoo’s Mom, Sue Sanderson…Love you mom, as you knew. This week is the episode we had banked from a number of weeks ago, we kick things off with an impassioned trip that Matty took to the crème de la crème Used Book store in Victoria BC called Russell Books (ps. NERD ALERT!! You can order online eh...) (5:02) “What Just Happened?” - On this edition of WJH? Evan graciously informed Matty on the results and the context behind the recent (3 months ago) Israeli Elections and how the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community is being used as a wedge issue to split the Right in that country. Fascinating as always, and here you thought I just keep Evan around for his incredibly dashing appearance?!? Here is a more recent article, not sure but it seems Israel just had another election..like yesterday or something! (19:30) Hey, folks did you know that Matty volunteers with a great group of Retired Folk down at his local forest pulling invasive species out and having just a grand ol’ time! Go volunteer with seniors, they will make you feel young and important!! _ Lil Nooks and Crannies PSA there eh… (22:55) No one asked for it, but here it is…the much anticipated CRITICAL PEDAGOGY segment!!! Mamoo is going to pedantically and egotistically teach you all how to “Think Proper”. What a dick eh?  (35:27) And to put a wrap on this thing, we, of course, give our predictions for the NHL and NBA finals. Hold onto your inflatable noisemakers folks, I think this might be our least informed sports segment of all time. GOOOOOOOO Grizzles!! Here is a Playlist that is all Broadway Musicals Especially the indelible Andrew Lloyd Webber :) :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: N&C Links Archive of Episodes Topics and Lighthearted Complaints Watch Matty Fight on Social Ponder Evan’s Blurry Pictures Find Nooks and Crannies on Spotify Graphics by Donna Hume ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Proud of you Lindsay The Foundation that we Chose, to Honour Mom’s Legacy

APRIL 11, 2019 - with Stacy Kendro LAWMAKERS IN ALBANY HAVE PASSED A PACKAGE of criminal justice reforms - including free bail for misdemeanors and some felonies, right of criminal defense to request to return to the crime scene (even if it's a woman's apartment who he allegedly raped) and more - which will outrage residents of New York. In Prospect Park, a hair-pulling, oral-sex-forcing sexual predator has attacked three women so far. Listen for details. Outbreak of measles in the Ultra Orthodox Jewish community in Williamsburg.

Rabbi Barr respond to a lawsuit filed in Israel.

Sarah Jane Ewart discusses the latest developments in access to abortion for Northern Irish women, the lessons to be learned from the Charlie Gard case, and the difficult decision that the courts had to reach when considering the best interests of children in an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish family, where the father had left the community as a transgender person. Presented by Rosalind English.

In Beyond Belief, Ernie Rea and his guests explore the place of faith in our complex world. Ernie is joined by three guests who discuss how their own religious tradition affects their values and outlook on the world, often revealing hidden and contradictory truths. In this programme, Ernie and his guests explore the beliefs, practices and lifestyles of the fastest growing group within Britain's Jewish community - Ultra Orthodox or Charedi Jews. Much of its rapid growth is down to a high birth rate - they average around seven children per family - but they are also attracting members from other Jewish communities. In Israel they play a key role in electoral politics. But what is their impact in this country? What do they believe? How do they practice? And how do they interact with those who sit outside their community? Joining Ernie to discuss Charedi Jewry is Rabbi Avraham Printer, Principal of the Yesodey Hatorah Senior School for Girls, Mrs Henya Myer, a member of the Hasidic Congregation in Manchester, and Rabbi Dan Cohn-Sherbok, Professor of Judaism at the University of Wales, Lampeter who belongs to the Reform Movement of Judaism. The middle interview is with Hillel Athias Robias, now a Liberal Rabbi in London but once Rabbi to a Haredi Congregation. Producer: Karen Maurice.

In Beyond Belief, Ernie Rea and his guests explore the place of faith in our complex world. Ernie is joined by three guests who discuss how their own religious tradition affects their values and outlook on the world, often revealing hidden and contradictory truths. In this programme, Ernie and his guests explore the beliefs, practices and lifestyles of the fastest growing group within Britain's Jewish community - Ultra Orthodox or Charedi Jews. Much of its rapid growth is down to a high birth rate - they average around seven children per family - but they are also attracting members from other Jewish communities. In Israel they play a key role in electoral politics. But what is their impact in this country? What do they believe? How do they practice? And how do they interact with those who sit outside their community? Joining Ernie to discuss Charedi Jewry is Rabbi Avraham Printer, Principal of the Yesodey Hatorah Senior School for Girls, Mrs Henya Myer, a member of the Hasidic Congregation in Manchester, and Rabbi Dan Cohn-Sherbok, Professor of Judaism at the University of Wales, Lampeter who belongs to the Reform Movement of Judaism. The middle interview is with Hillel Athias Robias, now a Liberal Rabbi in London but once Rabbi to a Haredi Congregation. Producer: Karen Maurice.

Wax on! Wax off! Who watches the Watchmen? All of us! Hush! Hush! Thought I heard it callin’ my name, yeah… The Commander In Chief is the Commander Out of Stock! Fan Feedback! Teen Titans! Nightwing Nocturnal! Witches Without Wardrobe! And this time, it’s personal! NEWS Amazing Spider-Man Barack Obama Cover Sells Out Karate Kid Remake? LINKAGE Watchmen Details Emerge LINKAGE REVIEWS Rodrigo Witchblade #123 (W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic NYPD Detective Sara Pezzini wields half of the powerful ancient artifact known as the Witchblade. But now she faces a foe that predates even the mystical gauntlet, confronting a deadly horror that has descended upon Brooklyn’s Ultra Orthodox Jewish community. Could the biblical Angel of Death truly have been unleashed? Meanwhile, the bearer of the other half of the Witchblade, Dani Baptiste, goes to the aid of one of her dance students, but is she being reckless with her power? Matthew Teen Titans #66 Written by Sean McKeever; Art and Cover by Eddy Barrows and Ruy Jose Teen guest stars galore! With only four members left, it's time for the Teen Titans to hold a recruitment drive! Who will make the cut, and who will be sent packing? Who will refuse to even show up, and who will bring a boatload of trouble with them? Stephen Nightwing #152 Written by Peter J. Tomasi; Art by Don Kramer and Jay Liesten; Cover by Brian Stelfreeze A "Faces of Evil"issue! In this epilogue to "Batman R.I.P."and "The Great Leap,"both Nightwing and Dick Grayson are forced to deal with startling and tragic recent events, and things will never ever be the same – especially with Ra's al Ghul involved! EMAIL! The Major Spoilers Crew read and respond to listener e-mail. MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK With the news H’wood is going to remake the original Karate Kid movie, with Jackie Chan as Mr. Miyagi, it causes the crew at Major Spoilers to wax poetic about the multi-movie franchise. What flavor of The Karate Kid do you prefer? FIGHT! A) Morita Miyagi B) Chan Miyagi C) Don't care, as long as Hillary Swank is in it VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS Trade Paperback Review Hush (DC Comics) The complete 12-part saga written by Jeph Loeb (SUPERMAN/BATMAN, Smallville) with art by fan-favorites Jim Lee & Scott Williams (SUPERMAN, Uncanny X-Men) collected together for the first time in the oversized Absolute format! This slipcased edition includes BATMAN #608-619 as well as the the 2-page origin of Batman (originally seen only on dccomics.com) and the special story from Wizard: The Comics Magazine. The year-long “Hush” — an epic tale of friendship, trust, and betrayal that spans a lifetime — reinvigorated the Dark Knight, pitting him against the deadliest members of his Rogue’s Gallery and introducing his newest foe! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

Wax on! Wax off! Who watches the Watchmen? All of us! Hush! Hush! Thought I heard it callin’ my name, yeah… The Commander In Chief is the Commander Out of Stock! Fan Feedback! Teen Titans! Nightwing Nocturnal! Witches Without Wardrobe! And this time, it’s personal! NEWS Amazing Spider-Man Barack Obama Cover Sells Out Karate Kid Remake? LINKAGE Watchmen Details Emerge LINKAGE REVIEWS Rodrigo Witchblade #123 (W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic NYPD Detective Sara Pezzini wields half of the powerful ancient artifact known as the Witchblade. But now she faces a foe that predates even the mystical gauntlet, confronting a deadly horror that has descended upon Brooklyn’s Ultra Orthodox Jewish community. Could the biblical Angel of Death truly have been unleashed? Meanwhile, the bearer of the other half of the Witchblade, Dani Baptiste, goes to the aid of one of her dance students, but is she being reckless with her power? Matthew Teen Titans #66 Written by Sean McKeever; Art and Cover by Eddy Barrows and Ruy Jose Teen guest stars galore! With only four members left, it's time for the Teen Titans to hold a recruitment drive! Who will make the cut, and who will be sent packing? Who will refuse to even show up, and who will bring a boatload of trouble with them? Stephen Nightwing #152 Written by Peter J. Tomasi; Art by Don Kramer and Jay Liesten; Cover by Brian Stelfreeze A "Faces of Evil"issue! In this epilogue to "Batman R.I.P."and "The Great Leap,"both Nightwing and Dick Grayson are forced to deal with startling and tragic recent events, and things will never ever be the same – especially with Ra's al Ghul involved! EMAIL! The Major Spoilers Crew read and respond to listener e-mail. MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK With the news H’wood is going to remake the original Karate Kid movie, with Jackie Chan as Mr. Miyagi, it causes the crew at Major Spoilers to wax poetic about the multi-movie franchise. What flavor of The Karate Kid do you prefer? FIGHT! A) Morita Miyagi B) Chan Miyagi C) Don't care, as long as Hillary Swank is in it VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS Trade Paperback Review Hush (DC Comics) The complete 12-part saga written by Jeph Loeb (SUPERMAN/BATMAN, Smallville) with art by fan-favorites Jim Lee & Scott Williams (SUPERMAN, Uncanny X-Men) collected together for the first time in the oversized Absolute format! This slipcased edition includes BATMAN #608-619 as well as the the 2-page origin of Batman (originally seen only on dccomics.com) and the special story from Wizard: The Comics Magazine. The year-long “Hush” — an epic tale of friendship, trust, and betrayal that spans a lifetime — reinvigorated the Dark Knight, pitting him against the deadliest members of his Rogue’s Gallery and introducing his newest foe! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.