Join us for a compelling conversation on this episode of The Wandering Jew Podcast with my guest, Yoni Diller. He is a Communications Master's student, Nova festival survivor, and now Israeli Advocate. Yoni shares his incredible story of survival, healing, and advocacy discusses his experience on American campuses, bringing awareness to the ongoing challenges facing Israel and the current War on the West. We discuss how he has changed as a person through his experiences this past year, and...

On this episode of the "Wandering Jew Podcast" as we chat with the inspiring Doron Maman, a former Givati Brigade sergeant and current PhD candidate at Hebrew University. Doron delves into Carl Jung's theories on generational brain encoding, his upbringing amidst different moral frameworks, and his PhD research on value formation. He reflects on the impact of trauma as a reset button for values and the role of parenthood in imparting values. We also discuss his military service, the...

Join us on this episode of the "Wandering Jew Podcast" as I chat with the introspective and enigmatic Sam Weiss. Sam divulges on his military experiences, exploring his initial decision to join the U.S. Army, the experience of basic training, and his ongoing commitment as he aspires to become a pilot. Sam discusses his background in engineering and highlights how deeper learning in math and physics reveals their intertwined nature. He gives us a cursory explanation of how radar works! We also...

Join us on this episode of the Wandering Jew Podcast as I chat with the incredibly entrepreneurial and kind-hearted person Gavriel Amati. We discuss his army reserves transitioning to school, overcoming fears, and jumping out of planes. We delve into the philosophical debate of free will versus God's plan, the impact of technological advancements and their evolution, and conspiracies and cabals. Join us for an episode filled with inspiring stories and experience the magic of this awesome soul

In this episode, Davi Lavi introduces his clothing brand, born from the Nova festival's memory on October 7th, plus his beautiful vision for the future of his company. We discuss the "proportionality" argument in the context of war, ethics of hostage trades, and the current state of the Israeli government. We also delve into the topic of personal development and why it's essential to see yourself in the context of history and the importance of orienting yourself towards greater goals. Davi...

We discuss Cat’s favorite Jewish writer, Victor Frankl and how people maintained faith throughout the Holocaust. Cat discusses being half Catholic and half LDS (Mormon), and gives a glimpse into the LDS world, history, and their practices. Her Pros and Cons of Catholicism, LDS, and Judaism, feeling denominationally homeless and feeling lonely. We continue with discussing her High School career, extensive list of Extracurriculars, how it formed her and her twin brother: including Krav Maga and...

In this episode, we discuss how Jewish Democracy is a contradiction in terms. How Democracy is not a value, but a tool, the political protests, and criticisms for all jews on the religious spectrum. Why is politics so hot now? We further talk about Cancel Culture, and not listening to our fellow citizens. The value we found in Debate Club, with its vast political spectrum and the power of listening. Ezra discusses the terrorism situation in Jenin, his experience at checkpoints while in the...

Shai answers what made him feel loved as a child, we discuss growing into your degree, the trend of going into Hi-tech or societally valued jobs, and questioning the underlying intentions. What it takes to be successful in business - good and bad. Shai shares how he perceives his jewish identity and his disdain for labels. We talk about the multifaceted identities that can arise living in the Jewish state. What does it mean to be Jewish/Israeli in the modern era - nationality, ethnicity, or...

Meet the only Baronet in Israel, we discuss AI, and is it able to replace humans? Was the advent of the internet a net negative or net positive? Should the goal with technological advancement be efficiency or should it be optimization of human existence? We further explore the feminization of younger men due to technology, and protecting kids from it as well. Baronet shares her thoughts about her upcoming trip to Thailand, we question, are humans meant to be living such interconnected lives?...

Megan discusses growing up in Salt Lake City, Utah, being half Jewish and half Mormon, and spontaneously deciding to move to Israel. Her experiences with anti-semitism, her lifelong battle with heart disease and the effects it has had on her today, including sharing some beautiful news about her health! We discuss her “death day”, and planning your life. Would it be better to know exactly when you will die? Megan also shares her experience of keeping Shabbat for the first time. Lastly, why...

In this episode, Naomi discusses growing up in a household with Baal Tshuva parents, Naomi paints a vivid picture of how overcompensation can lead to sheltering and the impact it had on her formative years. We explore the consequences of an inadequate secular education and challenge the false dichotomy between secular and religious studies. Naomi bravely shares her struggles with "being a lazy Jew" and her personal battles with spirituality. The question arises: Why are Haredim seemingly more...

In the pilot episode, Ian discusses his multifaceted religious journey within Judaism. We explore the nuances of Modern Orthodoxy and how it often positions its followers at the crossroads of secular and religious life, making them feel like outsiders in both realms. Ian tells us his take on the question, Who is God?, along with his thoughts on hierarchical structures within religions. Ian shares a touching tribute to his grandfather, and we discuss the concept and Ian’s thoughts on death....