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“I miss Unorthodox! The Jewish podcast community is flush with analyses of the challenges that we face as a nation. We don’t need another. Unorthodox so deftly balanced facing the realities of our world with stories joy, pride, and humor. Where are we — who are we — without those stories????”
LZorganizes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/24
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“There used to be nuance and balance to the discourse on the flagship podcast, Unorthodox. There used to be lighthearted discussions and weighty topics all jn one episode. It used to have a large tent where Jews of all stripes could be comfortable. No longer.
The rightward shift of the opinion...”Read full review »
Hamakosan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/24
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“It's just Liel now and his right wing rants. Used to be great but more just sad.”Read full review »
dldnh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/24
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“Once upon a time this was a great example of (2 Jews, 3 opinions) x (3 hosts) = representative differences and productive disagreements.
I’m not hearing any of that now.
Now we’re just getting exactly one perspective—and you can get that journalistic experience anywhere. The Tablet brand used...”Read full review »
luthien13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/24
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“Rootless is horrific. Uninformed. Racist. Ignorant. Elitist. 80% of us voted for Harris. Read the room. What a missed opportunity. I’m joining much of our tribe and unsubscribing from Tablet. Unorthodox will remain the best Jewish podcast. Ever. Thank you Stephanie, Mark, and Joshua. You are...”Read full review »
Batg!rl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/24
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dldnh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/24
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“I loved Unorthodox when there where three hosts - now it’s just Liel ranting. I’m really sad about this change.”
Lily4703 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/24
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“I am really sad to unfollow after years of episodes, live shows, and books. Unorthodox gave us a space to engage with topics no one else covered. Now, we get Liel ranting alone about how DEI initiatives lead to plane crashes, which I’m pretty sure you can get from right wing TikToks already. I...”Read full review »
nolonger29 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/24
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“I was a long time listener and fan of Unorthodox and, despite missing that centrist show, have decided to go along for Liel’s ride over the past several weeks. Till now. The first 10+ minutes of the most recent episode of Rootless is one of the most inane, tendentious screeds on ‘American...”Read full review »
Stop the Liel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/24
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“A bit irreverent, really informative and totally enjoyable!
But “Rootless”? Truly a descent…Liel gets to rant solo with no tempering by differing opinions. He has his charm, but it definitely needs containment.”
KaroonMaroon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/24
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“This is the first review I’ve EVER bothered to do on podcasts. That’s HOW good it was and how grateful I am to your efforts in creating Dreyfuss series. Going to now listen with my kids. חג שמח”
exfdc bvcc via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/22/24
“Finally there’s a show that unapologetically directly addresses the elephant in the room: The politics of envy (civilizational suicide) and how it’s infected American culture and, by extension, American Jews.”
SJ&J via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/24
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“I love this podcast because it gives you the language to express how it feels to be a Jew in this world witnessing the madness around us. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and interpretations of current events which some of us are having trouble making sense of.”
My favorite podcast of ALL! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/24
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“Terrific little mini-series on the Dreyfus Affair! Tight, informative, easy to follow. With commentary on why this old story is again relevant in modern times. 👏👏👏”
Killer Sudoku Fan via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/15/24
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“Unorthodox used to be a really interesting, sometimes provocative, pluralistic space, with great banter between the hosts and a healthy balance between Mark Oppenheimer and Liel Lebovitz. This radical shift to the Liel Lebovitz show is emblematic of Tablet’s rightward shift during the Trump...”Read full review »
DASBSMSPHD via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/24
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“Becoming the Liel show was the worst thing that could happen. I miss Mark.”
Postgrads via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/07/24
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“Used to be great. Now it’s just meh.”
Toledo Jane via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/24
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“UPDATE: I was sorry when Mark Oppenheimer stopped co-hosting, but absolutely delighted when Joshua Malina took his place. Besides admiring Josh as an actor, his podcast The West Wing Weekly was as good as a podcast is ever going to be. And if you look up "mensch" in the dictionary,...”Read full review »
La Manifesta via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/24
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“Not gonna lie, I went down Josh’s entire IMDB list and as I was never a fan of West Wing (cut me some slack, I was a teenager) I could not find a single role of his I can remember. That just means I know him solely for his part on the show. Keep it up and I hope you enjoy reading this. Jerome....”Read full review »
Ani Yehudi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/24
“Intelligent and engaged presenters who balance well between a Jewish and a Judaism-curious audience. Always enjoyable”
Bilas Peles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/24/24
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“While living in a small southern town and studying for conversion, Unorthodox played a huge role in filling in the cultural gaps that I so longed to understand. Not a Thursday goes by without me absorbing the latest episode. Thanks to ya’ll for adding so much joy to my Jewish life.”
izzyisascam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/24
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“For this non-American goy, Unorthodox is a weekly compulsion. Three very different characters deliver no-holds barred perspectives from the Jewish part of people’s identities. (well, in Liel’s case Jewish/American/Israeli/His Own Universe). All are welcome and all can contribute. Why only four...”Read full review »
musicgooner via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/02/24
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“This podcast is always entertaining as well as educational. It had provided me with many hours of entertainment and had been an excellent walking companion. I have recommended it to many!”
King Geoffrey Barathian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/23
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“Interesting, inspiring, entertaining and educational. I started following after listening to “Gate Crashers”. Love the guests, stories, and hosts. So cool that Stephanie went to Duke-the college of my kids! So comforting during these difficult days. Keep it up.”
Doc Miz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/23
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“Used to love this podcast. Liel Leibovitz is one of the best Jewish commentators out there. I don’t understand what possessed them to add Josh Malina as a co-host. He is an irrelevant actor and activist for the organization J-Street, which “mobilized” the Biden administration NOT to adopt the...”Read full review »
Leah_in_BK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/23
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“So grateful for this pod, the wide variety of opinions it offers within a warm welcome community. This pod makes me think (even when I don’t want to) and laugh (even when I thought it wasn’t possible).
Essential listening for all.”
Groveorange via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/23
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“My mom turned me on to Unorthodox a week ago and I’ve listened to all the episodes since October 7. Thank you for this refreshing content. I really relate to the hosts and the guests on the show. I plan to continue listening!”
Rachel Leah Becker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/23
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“Thank you for your clear voices. It is tiresome to hear people just talk about balance without focusing on the actual events and the hostages.”
jjjannali via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/30/23
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“Never miss an episode. Thank you for being such a meaningful connection to Jewish life.
Update - October 13, 2023
Thank you for today’s Shabbat episode. I really needed to hear it. Love to you all from Ottawa, Canada.”
Maman Canadienne via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/13/23
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“I’ve been listening to Unorthodox for the past two years, and found it enlightening, thoughtful, and entertaining. I have laughed out loud when listening to conversations with comedians, and got teary eyed when the show guests shared emotional stories of personal triumph.
The show does a good...”Read full review »
Polina_bensira via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/23
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“The clearest, most concise coverage of the current crisis-exactly what I’ve been searching for. Tablet Mag quickly pulled together, so quickly, a group of commentators who had real knowledge and provided logical assessments of the situation. I greatly appreciate it.”
pcdish via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/23
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“Great show overall and this episode!
In Oct 5, 2023 show report of this rabbi said eating non kosher food makes you stupid. Could it be, he tested/proved he ate non kosher food, made that remark and thus proved his theory?”
Shvat26 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/05/23
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“I’ve listened since the beginning and never miss a show. I’m especially happy with the addition of Joshua Malina. I love that the J crew keeps me up to date on the news of the Jews and connects me to my people while the military has our family living all over the world. I adore the community...”Read full review »
The Been There Done That Mom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/23
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“Enjoying every minute!”
marcelkatz7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/23
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“So enjoying this series! I’m loving this week’s show on all things Jewish food!!! 😋💙 I especially enjoyed your conversation with Jake Cohen!
Chag Sameach!
Fondly your faithful listener,
Amy Solomon”
amysol28 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/23
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“The high holiday series of episodes was very inspiring, thank you for bringing the music of the holidays to lift up my spirit!”
Diana from Northbrook via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/23
“I feel like Goldilocks. I have been looking for a podcast on Jewish topics that was not too reverent, not too secular, but just right, and here it is, a lively conversation on the issues of the day and the issues of the millennia (bugs in Roman artichokes? who knew?). I like the different...”Read full review »
Nell Minow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/23
“After I received an email from Abby P. Linking her interview on JBS of the cast of Unorthodox, I emailed her to send me the link to pick up this podcast. **Note to producers and advertisers of Unorthodox it cannot be found by searching Apple Podcasts for “unorthodox” or “Tablet.”**
The first...”Read full review »
DF689 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/23
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“I have been reading and listening to take one. I love take one. It’s my morning listening to start the day. I keep thinking how this will go on for “7” years and will I be alive until then. I am one of your older listeners. Also I love unorthodox. It makes me laugh and learn new interesting info....”Read full review »
egor 's owner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/30/23
“Unorthodox is by far one of my favorite podcasts. As an adult while I don’t miss school I miss learning. Between my years of Hebrew school, Camp Ramah & USY I was constantly infused with Jewish knowledge and feel like Unorthodox continues this for me in a fun & interesting way! Mark,...”Read full review »
Superg629 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/23
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“I can’t believe Mark is leaving! Thanks for the memories! It won’t be the same without you.”
RKB-AVL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/23
“Once I fond the Unorthodox podcast I have never missed listening to it. As soon as a new episode airs I make time to listen.”
Rufus123456789 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/23
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“I’ve been listening to the podcast for years - I’m not Jewish but I feel welcome. It’s thoughtful, funny, honest, searching, sometimes annoying, always interesting- can’t recommend it highly enough. Great team and guests.”
Helena Fedorec via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/05/23
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“I enjoy connecting with my tribe, you keep me laughing. this is my go to show when I need to relax and smile. the intelligence is high, the repartee is clear. It makes me feel pride and connect with my people. They are all super smart and informed. I love Stephanie’s bubbly laugh and quick...”Read full review »
sour cherry treetree tree tree via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/23
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“I love my J. Crew and the stories/news/pop culture/wisdom they share on a weekly basis. Hoping they make it to California for a future IRL event. Thanks for all that you do.”
0mikefink0 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/23
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“Best podcast ever! I love listening every week. Phenomenal work.”
ah gkkb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/23
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“You don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy it.
Hosts are very good at explaining all the concepts discussed.”
Lew the Moose via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/23
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“I look forward to listening every Friday, while I am making my Shabbos dinner! Mark, Liel and Stephanie are the best! Super interviews, interesting and very current topics and the dynamics between the 3 of them and the rest of the staff is dynamic. Thanks for keeping me company each week!”
Michele from NJ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/23
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“I don’t think it matters where on the Jewish spectrum you are, or even if you’re Jewish at all. This is for everyone: religious or secular. They have a Jew and a gentile guest of the week. They cover spirituality, academics, culture, and much more. I always learn something.”
Teachlynns via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/23
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