PODCAST · business
Conversations with B’nai B’rith
by B’nai B’rith
Conversations with B’nai B’rith, formerly the B’nai B’rith Podcast, is where you can immerse yourself in discussions with policy experts, diplomats, historians, authors, chefs, actors, athletes, tech experts, doctors, scientists, scholars, musicians and more.From today’s most contentious and pressing issues – anti-Semitism, BDS, the treatment of Israel at the United Nations, affordable housing for seniors – to lighter discussions that are simply edifying and enjoyable, our podcasts enlighten and inspire.
Episodes
-
Stories From the Lost World of 20th Century Jewish New York | With Professor Joel Dinerstein
On this episode of the Conversations with B’nai B’rith Podcast, Honorary CEO Dan Mariaschin speaks with Tulane University Professor Joel Dinerstein about his new book, “The Last of the Ellis Island Jews: A Brooklyn Memoir,” and the lost world of 20th century Jewish New York. Growing up in 1960s…
more -
The Rise, Fall and Modern Revival of Yiddish Theater
From Eastern Europe’s shtetls to Manhattan’s “Yiddish Broadway”: How did Yiddish theater come to be, and how did it capture the immigrant experience? What led to its long mid-20th century decline—and what’s fueled its modern revival? “Immigrant Songs: Yiddish Theater and the American Jewish...
-
Reviving Arthur Szyk: The Forgotten Artist Who Fought the Nazis
During World War II, Polish-Jewish immigrant Arthur Szyk so effectively attacked the Nazis that Hitler reportedly put a bounty on his head—yet Szyk never fired a shot. Driven by an unrelenting passion for freedom and dignity, he used his art to show Americans what was happening to the Jews of...
-
A Brief History of Israel and the Jewish People | From Abraham to October 7
Four thousand years of Jewish history distilled into one short, compelling book. That’s no small feat—especially at a moment when that history is being debated, distorted and weaponized by voices across the political spectrum. On this episode of the Conversations with B’nai B’rith Podcast…
more -
The Untold Story of the Jewish Entrepreneurs Who Built America’s Toy Industry
Think about the toys that defined your childhood, or your children’s, or your grandchildren’s. The board games on a rainy afternoon. The action figures. The dolls. Chances are, the companies behind those toys were built by Jewish entrepreneurs—immigrants and their children who arrived in America...
-
Ira Kohler Left America to Fight for Israel: Now He's Written About His Time in the Israel-Hamas War
At just 21 years old, Ira Kohler left his home in Plainview, Long Island, moved to Israel and enlisted in the IDF’s elite Paratrooper Brigade as a Lone Soldier. Less than two years later, he found himself on the front lines of Oct. 7th—engaged in face-to-face combat with Hamas terrorists,...
-
The Memory Books of a Lost Jewish World
By the end of World War II, Holocaust survivors had lost their families, their homes and their entire way of life. Their response was quintessentially Jewish: they turned to stories. Drawing on a long history of self-narration, survivors gathered together to write yizkor—or memory—books,...
-
Understanding Anti-Semitism as an American Tradition | With Professor Pamela S. Nadell
For generations, American Jews have embraced a narrative of refuge and opportunity. But does anti-Semitism only surface in moments of national crisis, or has it been woven into the country’s fabric from the very start? On this episode of the Conversations with B’nai B’rith Podcast, CEO Dan...
-
Why Sid Caesar Is The Comedy Pioneer You Should Know | An Interview with Author David Margolick
Sid Caesar didn't just perform comedy—he invented the blueprint for it. Author David Margolick joins us to discuss the legendary "King" of early television. Comedy has always played a profound role in shaping American culture, and Sid Caesar stands at the center of that history. On this episode…
more -
David Fishof | Founder of Rock ’N’ Roll Fantasy Camp
𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙠? B'nai B'rith CEO Dan Mariaschin speaks with David Fishof, founder of Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp, about the origins of Rock Camp, his experiences working with rock legends like Ringo Starr, Roger Daltrey and The Monkees, the role Judaism plays in his professional and...
-
The History of the Jewish Orphans’ Home of New Orleans
Tune in as we delve into a fascinating, little known piece of Jewish history in the Southern United States – of course, with a B’nai B’rith connection! Lawyer and author Marlene Trestman speaks with B'nai B'rith CEO Dan Mariaschin about her upcoming book, “Most Fortunate Unfortunates,” which...
-
Director Guy Nattiv on His New FIlm ’Golda’
In a special conversation, B'nai B'rith CEO Dan Mariaschin speaks with Academy Award-winning director Guy Nattiv about his new movie, "Golda," which stars Dame Helen Mirren as former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir. In "Golda," Nattiv and screenwriter Nicholas Martin shed new light on Meir’s...
-
The Holocaust Refugee Family That Redefined the Panama Hat
CEO Dan Mariaschin talks with Alberto Dorfzaun, B’nai B’rith member and president of K. Dorfzaun, the most trusted name in the Panama Hat industry based in Cuenca, Ecuador. K. Dorfzaun was founded in 1939 by the first generation of the Dorfzaun family who arrived in Ecuador – among the…
more -
Harvey Lisberg’s (Herman’s Hermits) Into Something Good!
Harvey Lisberg speaks with B'nai B'rith CEO Dan Mariaschin about his revealing, entertaining and moving new memoir, "I'm Into Something Good: My Life Managing 10cc, Herman's Hermits and Many More!" Lisberg shares the highs and lows of managing Rock 'n' Roll legends, eccentric snooker (pool)...
-
The History of B’nai B’rith and Jews in Modern Poland
The B’nai B’rith Podcast is now “Conversations with B’nai B’rith"! Dr. Edyta Gawron speaks with CEO Dan Mariaschin about B'nai B'rith's storied history in Poland before and leading up to World War II, the history of Jews in modern Poland and the cultural impact of "Schindler's List" on Polish...
-
German Refugee Rabbis & American Congregations
Big news! The B’nai B’rith Podcast is now “Conversations with B’nai B’rith"! In this episode, University of Munich Prof. Cornelia Wilhelm joins B'nai B'rith CEO Dan Mariaschin to discuss her in-depth study of the German refugee rabbis who immigrated to the United States after 1933 and their…
more -
The State of Young Jewish Life in Europe
Eitan Bergman, Executive Director of the European Union of Jewish Students (EUJS), and Emily Bowman, EUJS Policy Officer, speak with B'nai B'rith CEO Dan Mariaschin about life for young Jews in Europe. Their conversation focuses on the perceptions and experiences of students facing anti-Semitism…
more -
Joseph Malovany, Renowned Cantor and Representative of World Jewry
World-renowned and highly respected cantor Joseph Malovany has dazzled audiences with his musical talents for nearly his entire life, despite his humble beginnings in Tel Aviv. In fact, his musical talents were so exceptional that his mother sold her wedding ring and used that money to purchase a...
-
Fighting Anti-Israel Bias at the U.N.
Since its founding in 2005, AJIRI – the American-Jewish International Relations Institute – has been forward-thinking about combating anti-Israel bias at the United Nations. Now an affiliate of B'nai B'rith, AJIRI-BBI works directly with B’nai B’rith’s long-standing Office of U.N. Affairs to...
-
Untold Stories of Courage from World War II
Author and military historian Bruce Henderson speaks with B'nai B'rith CEO Dan Mariaschin about his brand-new book, "Bridge to the Sun: The Secret Role of the Japanese Americans Who Fought in the Pacific in World War II," and his 2017 New York Times bestseller "Sons and Soldiers: The Untold Story...
-
Two Years Since the Abraham Accords
B'nai B'rith CEO Dan Mariaschin, and Director of Legislative Affairs and Deputy Director for Human Rights and Public Policy Eric Fusfield discuss the impact of the Abraham Accords on Israel and the region two years after the agreement was signed, as well as prospects for continued regional peace,...
-
Dressing the King of Rock and Roll
Before Elvis Presley was "The King," he was a poor kid who spent his free time staring at the windows of Lansky Brothers in the heart of Memphis' music district. One day in 1952, Bernard Lansky saw a young, skinny kid admiring the clothes and invited him in. So began a lifelong friendship built…
more -
The 28-Year-Old Amplifying the Music of the Borscht Belt
What started as a way for Vassar College alumni to fill open air time on its radio station has turned into a launching pad for Aaron Bendich's "Borscht Beat," a weekly FM radio show (on Radio Catskill, WJFF-90.5) featuring Jewish music, old and new. The 28-year-old launched the hour-long program...
-
The Birth of Modern Standup Comedy (in the Catskills)
Why are there so many Jewish comedians? "When Comedy Went to School" answers this question with an in-depth, entertaining portrait of America's greatest generation of comics – including the likes of Jerry Lewis, Joan Rivers, Sid Caesar, Jackie Mason and so many others. The feature-length...
-
The Struggle for Jewish Equality During the French Revolution
The French Revolution brought the promise of equality to many oppressed groups living in France. French Jews, subject to brutal treatment for centuries, sought to benefit from the new freedoms promised by the Revolution. So they enlisted the help of young Catholic attorney Jacques Godard, who...
-
30 Canadian Jewish Musicians Get Their Due
In his first book, “Under the Radar: 30 Notable Canadian Jewish Musicians,” music aficionado David Eisenstadt highlights hidden gems in the music world – musicians whose fame and fortune did not match their talent and influence. Eisenstadt writes with acclaim and appreciation for the artists who...
-
Former Ambassador Danny Danon on His Time ”In the Lion’s Den”
What is it like to represent Israel on the world stage? Former Ambassador Danny Danon has insights few can rival. He spent five years (2015-2020) as Israel's permanent representative to the United Nations, a necessary but complex place for Jews and the State of Israel – and an institution known…
more -
Author Margot Webb on Surviving the Holocaust as a Child
Margot Webb hasn't forgotten what happened to her family more than 80 years ago in Nazi Germany. The sacrifices made to save her and her mother. The heartlessness of former friends. The brutality of SS officers. Webb's book, "Tears in the Eyes of My Enemy," follows a slightly fictionalized…
more -
Social Security Administration Chief Actuary Stephen Goss
B'nai B'rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin is joined by Social Security Administration Chief Actuary Stephen Goss to discuss the current state and future of Social Security.
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Conversations with B’nai B’rith, formerly the B’nai B’rith Podcast, is where you can immerse yourself in discussions with policy experts, diplomats, historians, authors, chefs, actors, athletes, tech experts, doctors, scientists, scholars, musicians and more.From today’s most contentious and pressing issues – anti-Semitism, BDS, the treatment of Israel at the United Nations, affordable housing for seniors – to lighter discussions that are simply edifying and enjoyable, our podcasts enlighten and inspire.
HOSTED BY
B’nai B’rith
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Conversations with B’nai B’rith have?
Conversations with B’nai B’rith currently has 110 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Conversations with B’nai B’rith about?
Conversations with B’nai B’rith, formerly the B’nai B’rith Podcast, is where you can immerse yourself in discussions with policy experts, diplomats, historians, authors, chefs, actors, athletes, tech experts, doctors, scientists, scholars, musicians and more.From today’s most contentious and...
How often does Conversations with B’nai B’rith release new episodes?
Conversations with B’nai B’rith publishes regularly with 110 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
Where can I listen to Conversations with B’nai B’rith?
You can listen to Conversations with B’nai B’rith on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Conversations with B’nai B’rith?
Conversations with B’nai B’rith is created and hosted by B’nai B’rith.
URL copied to clipboard!