Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCan ChatGPT replace my Rabbi?: #5 Staff Pick (Re-release)
Season 2 Episode 14
This New Year's Day, Mijal and Noam introduce our “Top 5 Staff Picks” in a special countdown to Wondering Jews' first birthday. They reflect on 2024 …
1 year, 9 months ago
Unpacking Hanukkah: History, Miracles, and the Meaning of Light
Season 2 Episode 13
Why is Hanukkah so beloved by Jews worldwide? What’s the deeper significance of the miracle of the oil and the fight for Jewish identity? Join Mijal …
1 year, 9 months ago
Speaking to the Soul: Yirmiyahu Danzig's Journey Through Identity, Empathy and Dialogue
Season 2 Episode 12
Hosts Mijal and Noam are joined by educator, storyteller, and influencer, Yirmiyahu Danzig, known as That_Semite. Yirmiyahu has millions of followers…
1 year, 9 months ago
Does Interfaith Dialogue Work After 10/7?
Season 2 Episode 11
Rabbi Yehuda Sarna, a leader with diverse roles spanning Jewish community engagement, joins Mijal and Noam for a thought-provoking conversation about…
1 year, 9 months ago
What Do Trump’s Picks Mean For Jewish America?: with Ted Deutch of the AJC
Season 2 Episode 10
Hosts Mijal and Noam sit down with Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) and former U.S. Congressman, for an insightful discussion o…
1 year, 9 months ago
What Are We Thankful For? Personal Reflections from Mijal and Noam
Season 2 Episode 9
Hosts Mijal and Noam explore themes of gratitude along with Jewish and American identity. As Thanksgiving approaches, they share personal reflections…
1 year, 10 months ago
Elon Gold: Laughing through Faith, Identity, and Resilience
Season 2 Episode 8
Comedian and actor Elon Gold joins Mijal and Noam to talk about Jewish identity, cultural pride, and the impact of antisemitism on Jewish life today.…
1 year, 10 months ago
Meghan McCain on Antisemitism and Politics: Live from the JFNA
Season 2 Episode 7
In their first live episode, hosts Mijal Bitton and Noam Weissman talk to Meghan McCain—author, former co-host of The View, and podcast host. The con…
1 year, 10 months ago
The Jewish Vote and Preserving Democracy with Lauren Markoe
Season 2 Episode 6
Hosts Mijal Bitton and Noam Weissman welcome Lauren Markoe, news editor of The Forward, to discuss polls and trends among Jewish voters, many of whom…
1 year, 10 months ago
Navigating Israel, Identity, and Empathy in a Changing World
Season 2 Episode 5
Hosts Mijal and Noam explore the podcast's mission: to discuss and try to understand the complexities within the Jewish world. They talk about an ong…
1 year, 11 months ago