Not in Heaven
The CJN PodcastsA weekly podcast about Judaism in the 2020s—because the Torah was left for us to figure out on the ground. Sublime and irreverent conversations about the present and future of communal, religious and spiritual life, led by Avi Finegold, Yedida Eisenstat and Matthew Leibl.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 230 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePhilosophyReligion & SpiritualityJudaism | |||
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What moral lessons should we take from the Holocaust? In 1998, the late Israeli Holocaust historian Yehuda Bauer told the Bundestag about the three additional commandments the world had learned in the wake of the Shoah: “Thou shalt not be a perpetrat... more
For some reason, the number "five" feels particularly weighty—and so it's with great pride that we bring you the fifth annual Great Canadian Seder. For those new to this tradition, every Passover, the team at The CJN collects stories, memories, musin... more
Outside of orthodox communities, there’s a trend of boys and men increasingly disengaging from Jewish institutional life. A new article in the winter 2026 Sapir Journal called “Boyz II Mensches” by Adam Teitelbaum sparks the question: does the retrea... more
Last week, three Toronto synagogues were hit with gunfire in overnight shootings. Shocked and exasperated, the city’s Jewish community demanded that action must be taken to keep them safe. They’re angry at public officials for not offering sufficient... more
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Uneven. Stream of consciousness, talking about “feeling” Jewish today from a left wing, Diaspora Jew perspective. Could use more depth and balanced analysis.
Apple Podcasts3elaltraveler
Canada6 months ago - Jewish Ideas
This is a great resource to listen to a vast collection of ideas and points of view. It’s informed conversations to help bring Jewish thoughts and ideas into daily listening. Great cast chemistry with a blend of heavier topics and light hearted entertainment.
Apple Podcasts5HaileyJanell3Canada3 years ago Interesting topic ...first time listener... you guys have to work on the volumes of your mics. Some speakers were so low, I had to raise the volume and when I did other speakers were so loud my ear drums popped... consequently I could not enjoy this episode. I'll try again but it may be a reason not to listen unfortunately. Thxs
Podcast Addict5 years agoTrachterInteresting topic ...first time listener... you guys have to work on the volumes of your mics. Some speakers were so low, I had to raise the volume and when I did other speakers were so loud my ear drums popped... consequently I could not enjoy this episode. I'll try again but it may be a reason not to listen unfortunately. Thxs
Podcast Addict35 years agoTrachter- Great diversity of hosts
I love that Avi, Melissa and Ilana disagree so often. Refreshing to hear real conversations across the country and political spectrum.
Apple Podcasts5MF432Canada5 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #204 |  United States/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #7 | Canada/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #52 |  United Kingdom/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #245 |  Australia/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #14 |  South Korea/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #119 |  Denmark/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
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What is Not in Heaven about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A weekly discussion series digging into Jewish life in the modern era, blending candid personal storytelling, literature and Torah study with contemporary culture and community issues. Episodes commonly tackle antisemitism, Jewish identity, interfaith dynamics, Israeli–diaspora relations, and the evolving role of religious practice in daily life, all with a mix of humor, vulnerability, and hard questions. Notable is the trio-led dynamic—three hosts who challenge each other with diverse viewpoints, often inviting guests to broaden the conversation around culture, politics, and spirituality.
The show stands out for its candid, sometimes irreverent tone, grounding heavyweight topics in lived experience, ritual, and Jewish communal resilience.... more
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Recent guests on Not in Heaven include:
1. Jordi Mand
2. Alicia Richler
3. Ayelet Tsabari
4. Ben Carr
5. Laura Duhan-Kaplan
6. Lorie Wolf
7. Charles Bronfman
8. Michael Fraiman
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