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Judaism Unbound
Episode 415: Rebbe Nachman's Lost Princess - Jessica Tamar Deutsch
Jessica Tamar Deutsch is an artist whose work explores the connections between ancient Jewish tradition and contemporary creative culture and expression. Her newest visual story, Rebbe Nachman’s The Lost Princess, will be released in February and is available for pre-order through Ayin Press. In this episode, Deutsch joins Dan and Lex for a conversation about Hasidism, the creative process, and art’s potential to open up Jewish text. Check out our upcoming full semester classes in the UnYeshiva by heading to www.judaismunbound.com/classes!Access full shownotes for this episode via this link. And i...
2024-01-26
44 min
Sport, Social Justice & Development Podcast
Imperialism and sport: Featuring Chen Chen
In this episode, Jess (she/they) and Natan (he/they) chat with Dr. Chen Chen (he/him) about the ways in which imperialism and settler colonialism manifest in sport. Chen is an assistant professor of sport management at the Neag School of Education. Chen takes an interdisciplinary approach to explore the intersection of sport with colonialism as well as social, racial, and environmental justice. He is particularly interested in how non-dominant epistemologies can mobilize sport, education, and movement spaces to be more just and equitable, facilitating more meaningful community-building towards decolonization and collective liberation. Che...
2023-10-23
1h 13
Sport, Social Justice & Development Podcast
Making space for cycling: Paola Castañeda and Sergio Montero Munoz on cycling spaces in Latin American cities
In this episode, Isra chats with Paola Castañeda and Sergio Montero Munoz about addressing unequal cycling spaces in Latin American cities. Paola is an Assistant Professor in the History and Geography department at the Universidad de Los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia. Sergio Montero is an associate professor of Geography & Planning at the University of Toronto, Scarborough. Links to Paola and Sergio's chapter: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/360768303_Making_Space_for_Cycling [open access] https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003142041-31/making-space-cycling-paola-casta%C3%B1eda-sergio-montero-munoz Sergio's Twitter: @sergemont Featured in this...
2023-06-22
1h 08
Sport, Social Justice & Development Podcast
Youth Sport: Tim Adams, Tania Cameron, and Linda Flanagan
In this episode, Natan chats with Tim Adams, Tania Cameron, and Linda Flanagan about their work with youth sport programming. Tim is the founder and CEO of FreePlay Sports, an organization providing free sport programming to children and youth in Edmonton, AB. Tania is a sport coach who organizes sporting opportunities for Indigenous youth in Ontario. Linda is the author of Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports - and Why it Matters. The three of them discuss the opportunities and challenges they've faced with sport programming for diverse youth.
2023-03-28
1h 10
Sport, Social Justice & Development Podcast
Sport, resilience, and sustainability: Adam Ali, Michael Dao, & Tavis Smith
In this episode, Jess chats with Adam Ali, Michael Dao, and Tavis Smith about their respective research in sport, resilience, and sustainability. Adam is an assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology at Western University. Adam's research explores anti-Islamic racism, radicalization and sport in the post-9/11 era. Michael is an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology at San José State University. Michael's research interests are rooted in sport as tool for development internationally, and sport studies in Vietnam and the Vietnamese diaspora. Tavis is a lecturer in the Department of Sports Studies at Bishop's University. Tavis’ research interests are...
2023-01-18
1h 22
Sport, Social Justice & Development Podcast
Facing Social Justice in Sports with Adam Kuban
In this episode, Julia chats with Adam Kuban about his new book, "Facing Social Justice in Sports", a collaboration between students, athletes, coaches, and sports media professionals. The book highlights topics regarding racism, gender equality, poverty, international-student rights, mental health, disability, and LGBTQ+ challenges in sport. Adam is a professor in the School of Journalism & Strategic Communication and in the Honors College at Ball State University, and has taught for 18 years as the solo instructor of record for a wide array of media-oriented courses. He is also the co-director of Water Quality Indiana, an interdisciplinary program designed to bring...
2022-11-30
56 min
National Committee on U.S.-China Relations
Texture on Taiwan: Deciphering Asia's Most Complex Hotspot | Jessica Drun, Lev Nachman, Sara Newland
For several decades after “reform and opening” began in 1978, China’s leaders adopted a restrained approach to foreign policy, assuring the world of its peaceful intentions. Then, as Susan Shirk argues in her latest book, Overreach: How China Derailed its Peaceful Rise, China went from fragile superpower to global heavyweight, threatening Taiwan and its neighbors in the South China Sea, tightening its grip on Hong Kong, and openly challenging the United States for preeminence economically, technologically, and militarily. In an interview conducted on October 13, 2022, Susan Shirk urges the United States and other countries to respond to China’s overreach with restrain...
2022-10-20
30 min
Sport, Social Justice & Development Podcast
Shining Light on Race and Sport: Ian Kennedy discusses his new book on hockey and racism
In this episode, Julia speaks with Ian Kennedy about his new book, "On Account of Darkness: Shining Light on Race and Sport". Ian amplifies the stories of local athletes from his community, and discusses the history and legacies of systemic racism in North American sport. Ian is the founder of the Chatham-Kent Sports Network. He is also a writer for The Hockey News, Yahoo Sports Canada and Yahoo Sports NHL. Link to Ian's book: https://www.tidewaterpress.ca/on-account-of-darkness/ or https://www.amazon.ca/Account-Darkness-Shining-Light-Sport/dp/1990160107 Ian's Twitter: @IanKennedyCK Featured in this episode: I...
2022-06-20
53 min
Sport, Social Justice & Development Podcast
Safe Sport in Canada: Addressing athlete maltreatment with Anika Taylor, Erin Willson and Neville Wright
In this episode, we speak with Anika Taylor, Erin Willson, and Neville Wright about their work on addressing athlete maltreatment through Safe Sport research and advocacy. Anika is a Master's Student studying safeguarding sport at the University of Toronto Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Erin Willson is a PhD student studying Safe Sport at the University of Toronto Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education; president of AthletesCAN; and Olympic athlete in artistic swimming. Neville Wright is an Olympic athlete (former sprinter, turned bobsleder); performance therapist; high performance coach; public speaker; and AthletesCAN board member and chair of the...
2022-06-03
1h 04
Sport, Social Justice & Development Podcast
Black Sportswomen Activism: Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique about Black sportswomen activism, her chapter in Muhammad Ali in Africana Cultural Memory (Editors James L. Conyers Jr. & Christel N. Temple), and organizing within White-dominated institutions. Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique is Executive Director of the Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change, as well as Associate Professor of the Department of African American Studies at San Jose State University. Link to Muhammad Ali in Africana Cultural Memory: https://anthempress.com/muhammad-ali-in-africana-cultural-memory-hb Twitter: @doctafrancique Featured in this episode: Akilah Carter-Francique...
2022-03-29
51 min
Sport, Social Justice & Development Podcast
Toronto's housing crisis, harm reduction, and COVID-19: In conversation with Jason Cipparrone, Lorraine Lam, and Amanda De Lisio
In this episode, we speak with Jason Cipparrone, Lorraine Lam, and Amanda De Lisio about their work with Toronto's unhoused communities. Jason is a director, producer, and photographer who launched the CBC short film series "Generation Homeless". Lorraine is an outreach worker at Sanctuary Toronto, a community housing organization. Amanda is an assistant professor of physical culture, policy and sustainable development in the Faculty of Health at York University. The three of them discuss the clash of the housing crisis, harm reduction, and the COVID-19 pandemic. To watch Generation Homeless: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hcm0p...
2022-02-28
1h 18
Sport, Social Justice & Development Podcast
The History and Politics of Sport-for-Development: A conversation with Simon Darnell, Russell Field, and Bruce Kidd
In this episode, we talk with Simon Darnell, Russell Field, and Bruce Kidd. Simon is an Associate Professor of Sport for Development and Peace at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Russell is an Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management. Bruce is a Professor Emeritus of Sport and Public Policy at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education. The three of them discuss their book, The History and Politics of Sport-for-Development, as well as topics such as neoliberalism, "Sport for Good", and charity versus justice.
2022-01-07
1h 30
Sport, Social Justice & Development Podcast
The Great Sport Myth: A discussion with Nathan Kalman-Lamb
In this episode, we talk with Nathan Kalman-Lamb, co-host of The End of Sport Podcast and Lecturing Fellow in the Thompson Writing Program at Duke University. Nathan discusses his research in sport, labour, fandom, and capitalism, and debunks "The Great Sport Myth" for us. We also discuss the difficulties of teaching critical thinking in kinesiology spaces. Check out Nathan's work here: https://scholars.duke.edu/person/Nathan.Kalman-Lamb#insyorkuniversityintorontocanada and The End of Sport Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2JyEACAxKLvQxkJgzkhc1s?si=abb2bbc7c30c4d3d Featured in this episode: Nathan Kalm...
2021-11-08
1h 15
Sport, Social Justice & Development Podcast
Bicycles for development and Vancouver's underground bicycle economy: A discussion with Jeanette Steinmann
In this episode, we talk with Jeanette Steinmann, a PhD student in the sociocultural group in the School of Kinesiolgy at the University of British Columbia, Canada. Jeanette discusses her Master's research that focused on cyclists experiencing homelessness and her PhD research which explores cycling (in)equity and social justice. We also discuss some of her work on the study of bicycles for development in Toronto, Canada. Check out Jeanette's article on Vancouver's Underground Bicycle Economy here: https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2021/06/28/Welcome-To-Vancouver-Underground-Bicycle-Economy/ Featured in this episode: Jeanette Steinmann, Julia Ferreira Gomes, Jessica Nachman, Mitch McSweeney M...
2021-08-15
43 min
Sport, Social Justice & Development Podcast
Asian experiences in physical activity, kinesiology, and sport: Dr. Yuka Nakamura
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Yuka Nakamura about her work on Asian experiences in physical activity, kinesiology, and sport, including her book Playing Out of Bounds: “Belonging” and the North American Chinese Invitational Volleyball Tournament. Dr. Yuka Nakamura is an Associate Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University. Featured in this episode: Yuka Nakamura, Julia Ferreira Gomes, Jessica Nachman Music by: Kevin McLeod and Broke for Free via the 'Free Music Archive' Album Artwork by: Shawn Forde Link to Yuka's book: https://49thshelf.com/Books/P...
2021-06-30
50 min
Sport, Social Justice & Development Podcast
The greening of golf: Sport, globalization and the environment - A conversation with Brad Millington and Brian Wilson
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Brad Millington and Dr. Brian Wilson about their book, "The greening of golf: Sport, globalization and the environment," including in regard to sociological studies of sport and the environment, environmental and corporate sociology, consumer culture, and social movements, amongst other areas. Dr. Wilson who is a Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Director of the Centre for Sport and Sustainability at the University of British Columbia and Dr. Millington is Associate Professor in the Department of Sport Management at Brock University. Featured in this episode: Brad Millington, Brian Wilson, J...
2021-05-29
1h 32
Sport, Social Justice & Development Podcast
Adapting sport-for-development in times of COVID-19: A discussion with Marika Warner, MLSE Launchpad
In this episode, we chat with Marika Warner, the Director of Research and Evaluation at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) Launchpad in Toronto, ON, Canada, about the effects of COVID-19 on sport-for-development programming and how MLSE Launchpad has navigated challenges of the global pandemic. MLSE Launchpad is a sport-for-development facility for youth facing barriers in downtown Toronto and MLSE Corporation’s largest community and charitable investment. MLSE LaunchPad is a "place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential" (http://mlselaunchpad.org/). Featured in this episode: Marika Warner, Julia Ferreira Gomes, Jessica Nac...
2021-05-11
47 min
Sport, Social Justice & Development Podcast
Gender relations, bicycles, and women in rural Uganda: Janet Otte
In this episode, we talk with Janet Otte, who holds a Masters Degree in Development and Security from the University of Bristol, United Kingdom, and has over ten years experience in managing development projects related to refugees, women's rights, gender relations, and clinical research in communities in Uganda. Janet discusses the research she conducted with a number of 'bicycle-for-development' organizations and practitioners in Northern Uganda. Featured in this episode: Janet Otte, Mitch McSweeney Music by: Kevin McLeod and Broke for Free via the 'Free Music Archive' Album Artwork by: Shawn Forde
2021-02-26
55 min
Sport, Social Justice & Development Podcast
The Bicycle in Bloemfontein, South Africa: Shawn Forde and Tarminder Kaur
In this episode, we talk with Shawn Forde, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia, Canada, and Tarminder Kaur, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Anthropology and Development Studies, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Shawn and Tarminder discuss their research in Bloemfontein, South Africa, that explored the use of the bicycle by mostly working class men to commute to work or find work, and issues in relation to cycling and the role of the bicycle in the community and people's lives. Featured in this episode: Shawn Forde, Tarminder Ka...
2021-01-26
49 min
Sport, Social Justice & Development Podcast
The Bicycle's Role in Social Justice: Charles Chiu, Executive Director at Charlie's Freewheels
In this episode, we sit down with Charles Chiu, the Executive Director at Toronto bike shop, Charlie’s Freewheels. Charlie’s Freewheels uses bicycles to "support the development of empowered young leaders, and self-assured young cyclists. They do this by improving youth access to bicycles, facilitating bicycle-related skill development, and inspiring youth to ride with confidence" (CFW, 2020). Featured in this episode: Charles Chiu, Lyndsay Hayhurst, Mitch McSweeney Music by: Kevin McLeod and Broke for Free via the 'Free Music Archive’ Album Artwork by: Shawn Forde Resources Charlie’s Freewheels - https://charlie...
2021-01-20
44 min
Find Your Passion Career Podcast
Jessica Smith, Career Advisor and Author of YOUR TWENTIES
Jessica Smith is the author of YOUR TWENTIES, as well as a public speaker, podcast host of the show 'Career Coaching with Jessness', and a Career Advisor and Learning and Development Program Manager for Xactly Corps. Jessica shares how applicants can go after their dream career. After traveling to New Zealand to leverage her degree in events and tourism, Jessica realized the industry just wasn’t for her. When talking about her career today, Jessica shares that she feels light and easy, and she welcomes the chaos. Taking the time to discover your unique skills and...
2019-09-24
34 min
MLW That's Life
Featuring: Jessica Steinberg, Srulie Rosner and Naomi Nachman
On this edition of That's Life, Miriam interviewed Times of Israel's Jessica Steinberg on her newest piece as she covers NBN's MEGA events. Hear who and what this seasoned journalist thought of the MEGA this week in NY. And hear about the OU's job fair taking place in Chicago today - Also, Naomi Nachman prsented a preview of Friday, 3/14's live Table for Two at Gourmet Glatt.
2014-03-13
00 min