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Lesson Plans
Episode 371
This week on Unorthodox, class is in session.
First, we discuss the new Israeli TV show The Lesson, and talk to the show’s writer and creator, Deakla…
2 years, 11 months ago
The Name Game
Episode 370
This week on Unorthodox, we’re playing the name game. First, we’re re-airing a 2019 segment in which our former editor Noah Levinson investigates the…
2 years, 11 months ago
Eyes on the Prize
Episode 369
This week on Unorthodox, we’re ready to buzz in.
Our Jew of the Week is JCC Krakow director Jonathan Ornstein, who returns to the show to tell us abou…
2 years, 11 months ago
Coronation Cholent
Episode 368
This week on Unorthodox, we’re looking for the recipe for Coronation Cholent.
Our Jew of the Week is Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis. He joins us to t…
2 years, 11 months ago
Bubble Trouble
Episode 367
This week on Unorthodox, we’re celebrating our proximity Tony Award.
Our Jew of the Week is the comedian Alex Edelman. He returns to Unorthodox to cel…
3 years ago
Stepping Out
Episode 366
This week on Unorthodox, we’re marching together. Or are we?
Our Jew of the Week is the comedian Modi. He joined us to talk about coming out to his mo…
3 years ago
All That Jazz
This week on Unorthodox, the curious case of the Hitler-branded cocaine.
Our Jewish guest this week is David Cowan, who produced the documentary Afg…
3 years ago
Unorthodox 2.0
Episode 364
This week on Unorthodox, we’re officially welcoming our new co-host, Joshua Malina! To celebrate Joshua’s arrival and his role as Hermann Merz in the…
3 years ago
The Conversion Episode, 2023
Episode 363
Each year for Shavuot, we air our annual Conversion Episode, in which we share stories of people finding their way to Judaism. This year, inspired by…
3 years ago
The Long Game
Episode 362
This week on Unorthodox, we’re smuggling fruit roll-ups into Israel.
First, we chat with Rabbi Ari Lamm about the surprising spirituality of this yea…
3 years, 1 month ago