Jewish Daily Forward Podcast

Ira Cohen's Art and Alchemy

podcast@forward.com (Nate Lavey) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 05:00:00 EST

In this podcast, friends and colleagues of late artist Ira Cohen remember the self-described “conscience of planet Earth.”

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The Monster That Ate AIPAC, Jewish Oscar Picks

podcast@forward.com (Nate Lavey) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:00:00 EST

Staffers discuss Eli Valley’s newest envelope-pushing cartoon, the ongoing saga of Alan Gross and the top Jewish Oscar winners of all time.

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Alan Gross Plot Thickens; Hasidic-Inspired Fashion

podcast@forward.com (Nate Lavey) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:00:00 EST

Staffers discuss revelations about Alan Gross, the Jewish American aid worker imprisoned in Cuba and why one gorgeous member of the British royal family wears a Hasidic coat.

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Child Sex-Abuse Scandal in Australia's Jewish Community Spills Into U.S.

podcast@forward.com (Nate Lavey) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:00:00 EST

Members of the Australian Jewish community say suspected child molesters ended up in the United States after community leaders failed to report them to authorities.

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BDS Goes Mainstream; Jew Behind the Bug

podcast@forward.com (Nate Lavey) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:00:00 EST

Staffers discuss how the BDS movement hopes to go mainstream, the Jewish engineer behind the Bug and the failing health of a 101-year old Orthodox rabbi.

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Women's Roundtable: Abortion in Israel; Representing Women

podcast@forward.com (Nate Lavey) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:50:00 EST

The state of abortion in Israel and the ways in which Jewish women are shaping Americn politics are the topics of this edition of the Women’s Roundtable podcast. Lilith magazine editor Susan Weidman Schneider, Lilith assistant editor Sonia Isard and Forward news fellow Naomi Zeveloff join Sisterhood editor Gabrielle Birkner for the discussion. Then Forward editor Jane Eisner explains her campaign to combat the under-representation of women in American Jewish life.

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Toddler's Tragic Struggle; Jews Going GOP; Bibi's Win

podcast@forward.com (Nate Lavey) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:00:00 EST

Staffers discuss little Ayelet Galena’s tragic struggle, why Jews may be moving toward the Republican Party, and Benjamin Netanyahu’s win in Israeli primary elections.

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Egypt's Brotherhood; Newt and Saul

podcast@forward.com (Nate Lavey) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:00 EST

Staffers discuss Egypt’s powerful Muslim Brotherhood. Plus, Newt Gingrich’s prospects in the GOP primary and why he keeps talking about a guy named Saul Alinsky.

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Reporters' Roundtable: Orthodox and Gay

podcast@forward.com (Nate Lavey) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:00:00 EST

Steve Greenberg, an Orthodox rabbi, discusses his decision to hold a commitment ceremony for two men. Staffers also discuss Iran and the exclusion of women.

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Reporters' Roundtable: Fayyad, College Presidents

podcast@forward.com (Nate Lavey) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:00:00 EST

Forward editor Jane Eisner discusses her interview with Palestinian prime minister Salam Fayyad and staffers talk about how Jewish college presidents are handling the Israel debate.

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Reporters' Roundtable: GOP Showdown, Natalie's Assets

podcast@forward.com (Nate Lavey) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:00:00 EST

Forward staffers square off on Natalie Portman, look at what’s ahead in the Republican presidential race and consider the case of a supposed savior of Jews during the Holocaust.

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Adrienne Cooper's Musical Life

podcast@forward.com (Nate Lavey) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:29:00 EST

In this podcast, friends and colleagues of the late Yiddish musician Adrienne Cooper remember the woman with “the voice of a diva and the soul of a bundist.”

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Reporters' Roundtable: Ron Paul Backlash; Top 11 Stories

podcast@forward.com (Nate Lavey) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:40:00 EST

This week, staffers discuss the backlash against Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, clashes in Israel over gender segregation and our list of 2011’s top stories.

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Reporters' Roundtable: Jack Abramoff's Redemption; J Street Blues; Best of 2011

podcast@forward.com (Nate Lavey) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:52:00 EST

This week staffers take a look back at the best in Jewish culture, Jack Abramoff’s attempt at redemption and J Street’s trouble getting accepted by mainstream Jewish institutions.

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Reporters' Roundtable: D.A. Stonewalls; Many Mushkies

podcast@forward.com (Nate Lavey) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:40:00 EST

Staffers discuss the Brooklyn District Attorney’s refusal to name Orthodox Jews arrested for sex abuse, why there are so many women named Chaya Mushka and the best Jewish cookies.

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Reporters' Roundtable: Following the Money in the 2011 Salary Survey

podcast@forward.com (Nate Lavey) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:00:00 EST

Following the money, staffers discuss in our annual salary survey of Jewish groups, and we find out why the AJC and ADL are losing donors. Plus GOP candidates make their case.

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YidLit: Admiel Kosman

podcast@forward.com (Nate Lavey) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:17:00 EST

Sitting down with Israeli poet Admiel Kosman and his translator Lisa Katz (who is a poet in her own right) in the Forward’s podcast studio felt less like a formal interview than a conversation in a dimly lit cafe, extending for hours into the night.

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Reporters' Roundtable: Why Israelis Dislike Americans

podcast@forward.com (Nate Lavey) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:34:00 EST

Staffers discuss a TV ad that warns Israelis not to marry Americans and possible cuts in U.S. aid to Israel. Plus, Naomi Zeveloff goes to a very Jewish wedding expo in Brooklyn.

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Reporters' Roundtable: No Statehood 'Tsunami'

podcast@forward.com (Nate Lavey) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:26:00 EST

This week, staff discuss Eli Valley’s new Occupy Wall Street comic, the response to the Palestinian statehood bid and how Jewish federations divide up funds to be spent overseas.

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Reporters' Roundtable: Sarkozy Calls Bibi a Liar

podcast@forward.com (Nate Lavey) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:19:00 EST

Staffers discuss the fallout to French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s ‘liar’ gaffe about Benjamin Netanyahu. Plus, why colleges are giving credit for Israel advocacy programs.

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