This month, we talk to New York Times op-ed writer and editor Bari Weiss! She fills us in on her new book, How To Fight Antisemitism, and why the Tree of Life massacre inspired her to speak out. Plus, is Chanukah too commercialized? And what is Snoop Dogg doing in Israel?

This month, we talk to New York Times op-ed writer and editor Bari Weiss! She fills us in on her new book, How To Fight Antisemitism, and why the Tree of Life massacre inspired her to speak out. Plus, is Chanukah too commercialized? And what is Snoop Dogg doing in Israel?

This month, we talk to former Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham about women in politics, gun violence, and how her successors are handling the job. Plus, updates from Pittsburgh and Jewish Or Goyish: Halloween Edition.

This month, we talk to former Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham about women in politics, gun violence, and how her successors are handling the job. Plus, updates from Pittsburgh and Jewish Or Goyish: Halloween Edition.

Talking to Congresswoman Susan Wild about her conversion to Judaism and why she's speaking out about mental health. Plus, welcoming football season, understanding the Israeli elections, and honoring indie rock legend David Berman.

This month, we're taking about staying safe and practicing self care in turbulent times, then we'll sit down with the editor of the Jewish Exponent Liz Spikol to hear how Jewish newspapers cover mass shootings, and finally we're sharing the story of Dr. Ruth, who went from Holocaust survivor to celebrity sex therapist. We also had the privilege to sit down with author Amanda Stern to talk about living with an un-diagnosed panic disorder, how the disappearance of Etan Patz shaped her world...

This month, we're taking about staying safe and practicing self care in turbulent times, then we'll sit down with the editor of the Jewish Exponent Liz Spikol to hear how Jewish newspapers cover mass shootings, and finally we're sharing the story of Dr. Ruth, who went from Holocaust survivor to celebrity sex therapist. We also had the privilege to sit down with author Amanda Stern to talk about living with an un-diagnosed panic disorder, how the disappearance of Etan Patz shaped her world...

This month, we’re putting a Jewish lens on the hot button topic of gun control, then we’ll sit down with the Jewish Exponent’s Selah Maya Zigelboim to discuss the heart wrenching closing of Hahnemann hospital, and finally we’re sharing the story of America’s first “talkie” film the Jazz Singer, which was a love letter to a Jewish family on Yom Kippur. We had the privilege to sit down with Ethan Felson, the Executive Director of the Israel Action Network, to discuss why he’s dedicated his...

This month, we’re putting a Jewish lens on the hot button topic of gun control, then we’ll sit down with the Jewish Exponent’s Selah Maya Zigelboim to discuss the heart wrenching closing of Hahnemann hospital, and finally we’re sharing the story of America’s first “talkie” film the Jazz Singer, which was a love letter to a Jewish family on Yom Kippur. We had the privilege to sit down with Ethan Felson, the Executive Director of the Israel Action Network, to discuss why he’s dedicated his...

It’s summer 2019, and we're talking about the renewed debate over abortion through a Jewish and Israeli lens, followed by a conversation on the new NEW upcoming Israeli elections with Jewish Exponent reporter Jesse Bernstein, and we’re sharing the story of Haym Salomon, financial hero of the American Revolution. We also had the chance to sit down with one of Philadelphia’s most famous authors, Jennifer Weiner, to talk about her new book Mrs. Everything, why its important for her to...

It’s summer 2019, and we're talking about the renewed debate over abortion through a Jewish and Israeli lens, followed by a conversation on the new NEW upcoming Israeli elections with Jewish Exponent reporter Jesse Bernstein, and we’re sharing the story of Haym Salomon, financial hero of the American Revolution. We also had the chance to sit down with one of Philadelphia’s most famous authors, Jennifer Weiner, to talk about her new book Mrs. Everything, why its important for her to...

This month, we’re putting a Jewish lens on Mother’s Day, followed by a breakdown of the latest anti-Semitic crime statistics with the Anti-Defamation League’s Robin Burstein, and we’re paying tribute to Memorial Day with the heroic story of Rabbi Alexander Goode, one of the “Infamous Chaplains” of World War II. We also had the honor to sit down with Mark Wilf, Owner and President of the Minnesota Vikings, to discuss growing up in New Jersey with parents who survived the Holocaust, how...

This month, we’re putting a Jewish lens on Mother’s Day, followed by a breakdown of the latest anti-Semitic crime statistics with the Anti-Defamation League’s Robin Burstein, and we’re paying tribute to Memorial Day with the heroic story of Rabbi Alexander Goode, one of the “Infamous Chaplains” of World War II. We also had the honor to sit down with Mark Wilf, Owner and President of the Minnesota Vikings, to discuss growing up in New Jersey with parents who survived the Holocaust, how...

This month, we’re breaking down the history of Jewish and interfaith activism, followed by a conversation on Israel’s recent elections with Jewish Exponent reporter Jesse Bernstein, and finally we’re sharing the remarkable story of the Theresienstadt Tree, otherwise known as the tree that survived the Holocaust. For our special interview this episode, we welcome a guest co-host, Marc Prine, who is a committee member for Philadelphia’s Holocaust Memorial event on April 28th. With Marc, we had...

This month, we’re breaking down the history of Jewish and interfaith activism, followed by a conversation on Israel’s recent elections with Jewish Exponent reporter Jesse Bernstein, and finally we’re sharing the remarkable story of the Theresienstadt Tree, otherwise known as the tree that survived the Holocaust. For our special interview this episode, we welcome a guest co-host, Marc Prine, who is a committee member for Philadelphia’s Holocaust Memorial event on April 28th. With Marc, we had...

This month, we’re putting a Jewish lens on the never-ending story of Philadelphia’s soda tax, followed by a conversation with the newly named editor of the Jewish Exponent Liz Spikol, and finally we’re sharing the story of Hedy Lamarr, the 1940’s movie star whose innovative inventions became the future foundation for wifi. In tribute to the recent Women's History Month, we had the privilege to sit down with Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Transportation, Leslie S. Richards, to talk about her...

This month, we’re breaking down the age old stereotype of Jewish anxiety, followed by a conversation about the rise of antisemitism in Europe with Israeli reporter Eldad Beck, and finally we’re honoring Jewish Disability and Awareness month by paying tribute to three amazing Jews with physical handicaps who have made incredible achievements in their communities. We also had the honor to sit down with Shelby and Amy Zitelman, two of the three sisters behind the company Soom Foods, to talk...

It’s 2019, and we’re kicking off the new year by celebrating new life and examining the challenges facing Jewish millennials and young parenthood, followed by a conversation about the recent Womens March with Jewish Exponent reporter Selah Maya Zighelboim and finally we’ll share the story of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel who marched in Selma arm in arm with Martin Luther King, Jr. in pursuit of righteousness and equality. We also had the honor to sit down with Pennsylvania’s Attorney...

We’re wrapping up 2018, beginning with a review of how Jewish communities fared this year, followed by a conversation on the recent controversy surrounding a Temple University Professor with Jewish Exponent reporter Jesse Bernstein, and finally we’re digging in to the background on why Jews flock to Chinese food restaurants on Christmas. Matilda the Musical is blowing up at the Walnut Street Theater this holiday season, and we had a chance to interview two young Jewish women who share the...

This month, we recorded our podcast live at our Main Event at the Kimmel Center! We start with a recap of the evening’s internet sensation, known affectionately as “snow camel” with our boss Steve Rosenberg and then we go live to the Main Event floor to hear from our guests about their favorite memories of Israel. The evening was our final celebration of Israel’s 70th anniversary, and it was our immense honor to sit down with our special guest Avi Issacharoff, co-creator and producer of the...

This month, we’re talking about all things voting, starting with an update on the millennial outlook for the upcoming midterms, followed by a conversation on the local Philly political landscape with Jewish Exponent reporter Joshua Needleman and finally we’ll honor Gertrude Elion, the Nobel Prize winner who overcame discrimination to save lives. And in honor of Israel’s 70th anniversary, we’re sitting down with political strategist Larry Ceisler to discuss what it’s like to be Israel’s PR...

This month we’re taking a Jewish lens to the classic fall staple, the Pumpkin Spice Latte, we’re checking in on the status of the relationship of Diaspora Jews and Israel with the new Chairman of the Jewish Agency for Israel Isaac Herzog and we’re sharing the surprising story of how the famous French mime Marcel Marceau saved Jewish children from the Nazis. And in honor of Israel’s 70th anniversary, we’re sitting down with the founder of the enormously popular Honeygrow restaurants, Justin...

This month we’re talking about the controversy behind Sacha Baron Cohen’s new show Who is America, the status of Jewish Media in America via the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent and the story of Hayim Nahman Bialik, Israel’s national poet and a pioneer of the modern Hebrew language. And in honor of Israel’s 70th anniversary, we’re sitting down for a VIP conversation with Philadelphia’s fiscal watchdog, Controller Rebecca Rhynhart.

This month we’re talking about Amazon potentially opening their second headquarters in Philadelphia, catching up with recent Young Leadership Awardee Andy Kaplin to hear about all things NextGen and finally we’re sharing the surprising backstory and life of “Strange Fruit” author Abel Meeropol. And in honor of Israel’s 70th anniversary, we’re sitting down with fashion blogger and art gallery director Emunah Wircberg to talk about her success in the world of modest fashion, celebrating Shabbat...