Episodes
Nice Jewish Girls introduces another podcast from Unpacked: Unpacking Israeli History. Season 4 just launched, and we're running the first episode here, entitled Ma'alot: 30 Seconds That Devastated A Nation. It was supposed to be a fun field trip. A little celebration in honor of Israel’s 26th birthday. Over a hundred religious high school students, exploring northern Israel and sleeping under the stars. But the three Palestinian terrorists who sneaked in from Lebanon had other plans. This...
Published 03/15/23
Published 03/15/23
Nice Jewish Girls introduces another podcast from Unpacked: Jewish History Unpacked. Whoever said history was boring clearly never heard these stories Join hosts Yael and Schwab each week as they take a dive into some deep cuts of Jewish history. From the Jewish Da Vinci Code to mass suicide pacts, explore true stories that feel larger than life. This episode tells the story of Josephus Flavius. It's maybe one of the wildest characters in Jewish history, and that's saying something. That's...
Published 11/29/22
Nice Jewish Girls introduces another podcast from Unpacked: Unpacking Israeli History. Season 3 just launched, and we're running the first episode here, entitled Hebron: When Tensions Erupt.   In the summer of 1929, Jews and Arabs alike found themselves caught in an unbearably bloody battle. The aftermath of a deadly riot showed the Jews of British Mandatory Palestine that the British couldn’t protect them, leading them to unite under the banner of Zionism. In this episode, Noam unpacks the...
Published 05/02/22
This week, Julia sits down with Jewish advocate and influencer Amy Albertson. The two discuss the power and diversity of Jewish identity.
Published 02/25/22
This week, Julia sits down with Emmy nominated and Board Certified Plastic Surgeon behind the hit Netflix show Skin Decision, Dr. Sheila Nazarian. The two discuss hope and Jewish survival. Listen to Dr. Nazarian's new podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-closet/id1661721192
Published 02/16/22
This week, Julia sits down with Jordyn Tilchen, Jewish activist and entertainment editor. The two discuss Jewish activism and the power of comedy.
Published 02/10/22
This week, Julia sits down with Jill Wagner, anchor at Cheddar News. The two discuss the bravery it requires to publicly discuss the issues struggles facing your community—and the hope that comes with it. Don't miss it!
Published 02/02/22
This week's episode is sponsored by the World Jewish Congress, as Nice Jewish Girls proudly joins the We Remember campaign to commemorate the 6 million Jewish lives lost in the Holocaust. This week on a very special episode of Nice Jewish Girls, Julia sits down with Holocaust survivor and public speaker Tova Friedman. Tova tells her story of survival at Auschwitz, and she speaks on enduring hope in the face of hardship. Don't miss this critical episode.
Published 01/26/22
This week, Julia sits down with Laura E. Adkins with Laura Adkins, Opinion Editor at the Forward. The two discuss female representation in journalism and Opinion writing, while delving into what makes a story worth sharing. Don't miss it!
Published 01/19/22
This week, Julia sits down with sports entertainer and founder of Girl at the Game, Gabrielle Starr. The two discuss gender discrimination in the sports industry while delving into the distinctly impact that sports have had on Jewish history in America.
Published 01/12/22
This week, Julia sits down with Director of Community Engagement for the Anti-Defamation League, Carly Pildis. This podcast discusses the experience of career change—from politics to Jewish community work—while inpsiring the continued hope of passing on legacies between generations.
Published 01/05/22
This week, Julia sits down with former New York Times reporter on tech and internet culture, Nellie Bowles. This podcast discusses the experience of Jewish conversion. Nellie explains how Judaism has given her a unique and inspiring view of tech journalism.
Published 12/29/21
This week, Julia sits down with Paula Eiselt, award-winning filmmaker and documentary creater. The two discuss the importance of positive representation and accessibility through film for the entire Jewish community. 
Published 12/23/21
This week, Julia sits down with Alyza Lewin, the president of the Louis D. Brandeis Center and lawyer who has argued before the Supreme Court. The two discuss the legal case against antisemitis, including Alyza's contribution to legal precedent. 
Published 12/15/21
This week, Julia sits down with features editor at Variety,  Malina Saval. The two discuss the power of Jewish history and its continuation through to representation in modern media.
Published 12/09/21
This week, Julia sits down with Rachel Azaria,  member of Knesset and feminist advocate. The two discuss the transformation of feminist ideas in Israel and the growth of gender equality in Isreali society.
Published 12/01/21
This week, Julia sits down with Sabrina Miller, a political writer and reporter as well as advocate against antisemitism on campus. As a student at Britsol University, Miller became a powerful voice against antisemitism, and she joins us today to share the strength of her story.
Published 11/24/21
This week, Julia sits down with Michal Cohen, the Chief Marketing Officer of Jewish on Campus. The two discuss the challenge of campus antisemitism and the power that comes with giving young voices a seat at the table.
Published 11/17/21
On this week's episode of Nice Jewish Girls, Julia sits down with Sophie Ross, a writer on fashion, beauty, and influencer culture from New York City. They discuss the importanance of positive Jewish representation in pop culture.
Published 11/09/21
On today’s episode, Julia sits down with election integrity advocate Jenny Cohn. The two discuss the brave confidence it takes to have a career change. They dissect the importance of the internet during the COVID-era in connecing the Jewish community across space, and they talk about the many ways that one can build a Jewish identity.
Published 11/03/21
On today’s episode, Julia sits down with Halie Soifer, the CEO of the Jewish Democratic Council of America, former national security advisor for then-Senator Kamala Harris, and Senior Policy Advisor for the former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power. The two discuss the importance of female leadership and mentorship.
Published 10/27/21
On this week's episode of Nice Jewish Girls, Julia sits down with Representative Alma Hernandez, a state representative from Arizona, and an impassioned Jewish advocate. Alma unpacks her unique and inspiring Jewish background, and the two discusss the importance of education in the fight against antisemitism. Learn more about Unpacked: https://jewishunpacked.com/about/ Visit Unpacked on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unpacked ~~~~ Learn about Alma Hernandez' work here:...
Published 10/20/21
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and this week, on Nice Jewish Girls, Julia talks to Elana Silber, the powerhouse CEO of Sharsheret. Sharsheret is a national organization supporting Jewish women and families facing breast and ovarian cancer. They talk about the impact of Sharsheret, the resilience and hope of women, and tools for women to make the best decisions for themselves. Learn more about Unpacked: https://jewishunpacked.com/about/ Visit Unpacked on YouTube:...
Published 10/13/21
On this week's episode of Nice Jewish Girls, Julia sits down with Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt, an esteemed New York writer and journalist. They discuss the importance of giving Jewish voices from all backgrounds a voice inside and outside of the community. Learn more about Unpacked: https://jewishunpacked.com/about/ Visit Unpacked on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unpacked ~~~~ Learn about Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt: http://www.avitalchizhik.com. ~~~~ Unpacked is a division of OpenDor...
Published 10/06/21