Tag Archives: Podcasts
Daily Briefing July 31: Mice, sperm & hospital robots; recent antisemitism at the UN
Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Health and science correspondent Nathan Jeffay and, from Ukraine, diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman join host Anne Gordon on today’s episode. Read more » »
The Jewish Woman Behind Sinatra’s Rise to Stardom
B’nai B’rith Podcast: Authors Peter Jennings and Tom Sandler Discuss the Life and Career of Songwriter Ruth Lowe(Washington, D.C., Jan. Read more » »
New B’nai B’rith Online Content: Focus on Coronavirus and More
(Washington, D.C., April 28, 2020)—In response to the implementation of social distancing measures and stay-at-home orders, B’nai B’rith has increased our production of online content, including podcasts, webinars and one-on-one interviews with experts in a variety of fields. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Podcast: Dara Jeffries on the Film “Sefarad” and the Jewish Community of Oporto, Portugal
(Washington, D.C., Feb. 27, 2020)—On the latest episode of the B’nai B’rith podcast, CEO Daniel. S. Mariaschin talks with Dara Jeffries, representative of the Jewish community of Oporto, Portugal. The community recently created a film entitled “Sefarad,” a sweeping history of Oporto’s Jews. Read more » »
Harry Houdini’s Lasting Legacy
B’nai B’rith Podcast: Author Joe Posnanski Explores the Life and Influence of the Celebrated Magician and Escape Artist (Washington, D.C., Jan. 9, 2019)—Harry Houdini died nearly a century ago, but he continues to fascinate legions of fans around the world and inspire contemporary magicians with his feats. Read more » »
The Ties Between Irving Berlin and New York City
B’nai B’rith Podcast: Author James Kaplan Explores a Rarely-Discussed Side of the Jewish American Composer (Washington, D.C., Nov. Read more » »
Discovering Cora Wilburn
Preeminent Jewish Studies Scholar Jonathan Sarna Joins the B’nai B’rith International Podcast to Discuss a Heretofore Unknown Jewish Novelist (Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 2019)–For more than 150 years, Jewish author Cora Wilburn’s work went largely unnoticed. Read more » »
How to Live to Age 123
85-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor and Author Erica Miller Joins the B’nai B’rith Podcast With Her Tips for Living Well(Washington, D.C., Sept. 25, 2019)–There are more centenarians in the U.S. and around the world than ever before. Read more » »
Progressive and Zionist: Not Mutually Exclusive B’nai B’rith Podcast with Amanda Berman of Zioness
(Washington, D.C., August 19, 2019)–When progressive Zionists found themselves shut out of many conversations on the left, Amanda Berman took action. She’s the founder and executive director of the Zioness Movement, which calls itself “progressive, Zionist, and proud,” standing as Jews, for social justice and fighting oppression. Read more » »
Author Lee Bender on Anti-Israel Bias in the Media and Society
B’nai B’rith Podcast: New Episode on Dangers of Losing the Narrative on Middle East Conflict (Washington, D.C., July 24, 2019)–Author and attorney Lee Bender notes: “Words have tremendous meaning. And if they are maligned, or misunderstood and mischaracterized, that can cause tremendous problems, issues and concerns. Read more » »
