Episodes

  • Jewish News Briefing, for October 16, 2026
    16 Oct 2026

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    Welcome to the Jewish News Briefing. Today’s very short episode announces that the Jewish News Briefing will be paused until mid-November when editions will be again released episodically prior to the full launch of regular, daily, podcasts starting on December 1.

    The Jewish News Briefing is designed to do what no Jewish publication currently does, and that is to provide a daily Jewish audio news report with global coverage and conveniently accessed. The briefing covers the most important news each day, drawing from some two-dozen respected Jewish publications from around the world. We provide just the news, without editorials, analyses, or opinion pieces.

    You can read more on all the stories previously covered when you click the links on our show notes, and links to the publications can be found on our website, TheJewishNewsstand.com . Please subscribe, send us feedback, and share the podcast with others. The briefing is edited by Lawrence Grossman. We appreciate you tuning in and look forward to resuming the Jewish News Briefing in mid-November. Shalom.

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    1 min
  • Jewish News Briefing, for October 15, 2026
    15 Oct 2026

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    Welcome to the Jewish News Briefing. Today’s very short episode announces that the Jewish News Briefing will be paused until mid-November when editions will be again released episodically prior to the full launch of regular, daily, podcasts starting on December 1.

    The Jewish News Briefing is designed to do what no Jewish publication currently does, and that is to provide a daily Jewish audio news report with global coverage and conveniently accessed. The briefing covers the most important news each day, drawing from some two-dozen respected Jewish publications from around the world. We provide just the news, without editorials, analyses, or opinion pieces.

    You can read more on all the stories previously covered when you click the links on our show notes, and links to the publications can be found on our website, TheJewishNewsstand.com . Please subscribe, send us feedback, and share the podcast with others. The briefing is edited by Lawrence Grossman. We appreciate you tuning in and look forward to resuming the Jewish News Briefing in mid-November. Shalom.

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    1 min
  • Jewish News Briefing, for October 14, 2026
    14 Oct 2026

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    Welcome to the Jewish News Briefing. Today’s very short episode announces that the Jewish News Briefing will be paused until mid-November when editions will be again released episodically prior to the full launch of regular, daily, podcasts starting on December 1.

    The Jewish News Briefing is designed to do what no Jewish publication currently does, and that is to provide a daily Jewish audio news report with global coverage and conveniently accessed. The briefing covers the most important news each day, drawing from some two-dozen respected Jewish publications from around the world. We provide just the news, without editorials, analyses, or opinion pieces.

    You can read more on all the stories previously covered when you click the links on our show notes, and links to the publications can be found on our website, TheJewishNewsstand.com . Please subscribe, send us feedback, and share the podcast with others. The briefing is edited by Lawrence Grossman. We appreciate you tuning in and look forward to resuming the Jewish News Briefing in mid-November. Shalom.

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    1 min
  • Jewish News Briefing, for October 13, 2026
    13 Oct 2026

    Welcome to the Jewish News Briefing. Today’s very short episode announces that the Jewish News Briefing will be paused until mid-November when editions will be again released episodically prior to the full launch of regular, daily, podcasts starting on December 1.

    The Jewish News Briefing is designed to do what no Jewish publication currently does, and that is to provide a daily Jewish audio news report with global coverage and conveniently accessed. The briefing covers the most important news each day, drawing from some two-dozen respected Jewish publications from around the world. We provide just the news, without editorials, analyses, or opinion pieces.

    You can read more on all the stories previously covered when you click the links on our show notes, and links to the publications can be found on our website, TheJewishNewsstand.com . Please subscribe, send us feedback, and share the podcast with others. The briefing is edited by Lawrence Grossman. We appreciate you tuning in and look forward to resuming the Jewish News Briefing in mid-November. Shalom.

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    1 min
  • Jewish News Briefing, for October 12, 2026
    12 Oct 2026

    Welcome to the Jewish News Briefing. Today’s very short episode announces that the Jewish News Briefing will be paused until mid-November when editions will be again released episodically prior to the full launch of regular, daily, podcasts starting on December 1.

    The Jewish News Briefing is designed to do what no Jewish publication currently does, and that is to provide a daily Jewish audio news report with global coverage and conveniently accessed. The briefing covers the most important news each day, drawing from some two-dozen respected Jewish publications from around the world. We provide just the news, without editorials, analyses, or opinion pieces.

    You can read more on all the stories previously covered when you click the links on our show notes, and links to the publications can be found on our website, TheJewishNewsstand.com . Please subscribe, send us feedback, and share the podcast with others. The briefing is edited by Lawrence Grossman. We appreciate you tuning in and look forward to resuming the Jewish News Briefing in mid-November. Shalom.

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    1 min
  • Jewish News Briefing, for October 11, 2026
    11 Oct 2026

    Welcome to the Jewish News Briefing for Sunday, October 11, 2026. Today’s very short episode announces that the Jewish News Briefing will be paused until mid-November when editions will be again released episodically prior to the full launch of regular, daily, podcasts starting on December 1.

    The Jewish News Briefing is designed to do what no Jewish publication currently does, and that is to provide a daily Jewish audio news report with global coverage and that is conveniently accessed. The briefing covers the most important news each day, drawing from some two-dozen respected Jewish publications from around the world. We provide just the news, without editorials, analyses, or opinion pieces.

    You can read more on all the stories previously covered when you click the links on our show notes, and links to the publications can be found on our website, TheJewishNewsstand.com. Please subscribe, send us feedback, and share the podcast with others. The briefing is edited by Lawrence Grossman. We appreciate you tuning in and look forward to resuming the Jewish News Briefing in mid-November. Shalom.

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    1 min
  • Jewish News Briefing, for October 8, 2026
    8 Oct 2026

    The Pentagon has reportedly told the U.S. military to be ready to resume strikes on Iran. A top aide to America's ambassador to Israel is accused of reshaping embassy reports. Israel faces a long-term bill for three years of war. London's police chief warns that extremism is entering the mainstream. A Manchester Jewish leader says interfaith dialogue has collapsed. And Johannesburg's Jewish community heads to the polls.

    Here are links to the articles mentioned in this briefing:

    https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-military-told-to-complete-preparations-for-potential-resumption-of-iran-operations-report/

    NYT: Top Huckabee aide distorted US embassy reporting in bid to protect Israeli government | The Times of Israel

    https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/os6fyii53

    https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/ministers-have-failed-to-act-as-extremist-ideologies-move-into-mainstream-warns-met-chief/

    https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/manchester-jewish-leader-attempts-at-muslim-dialogue-met-with-rejection-and-refusal/

    https://www.sajr.co.za/new-blood-for-the-sajbd-in-joburg/

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    7 min
  • Jewish News Briefing, for October 7, 2026
    8 Oct 2026

    On the third anniversary of October 7, here's what we're following. Israelis mark the day with vigils and protest. At state ceremonies, the prime minister vows retribution while others demand accountability. World leaders send condolences. Satellite images show Iran rebuilding at a bombed nuclear site. British Jews stand firm after a protest at their London office. A Chicago theater drops a play by an Israeli author. A Gaza documentary divides the Bay Area Jewish community. South African Christians rally for Israel. And Israel's markets post striking gains despite three years of war.

    Here are links to the articles mentioned in this briefing:

    https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-oct-7-ceremonies-pm-vows-to-settle-scores-others-urge-accountability-for-massacre/

    https://www.jpost.com/international/article-910892

    https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/434213

    https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/british-jewish-org-defiant-after-anti-israel-protests-in-front-of-its-office/

    https://www.jta.org/2026/10/07/culture/chicago-jewish-theater-drops-naomi-ragen-play-saying-actors-feared-repercussions-of-working-with-the-israeli-writer

    https://jweekly.com/2026/10/05/as-one-jewish-group-brings-naza-to-bay-area-another-plans-to-protest-the-screening/

    https://www.sajr.co.za/sa-christians-challenge-government-over-israel/

    https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/wzeie3kfk

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    8 min