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Back to SearchWhat Lies Ahead for Israel with Haviv Rettig Gur
Season 2 Episode 4
Hosts Mijal Bitton and Noam Weissman sit down with journalist and friend, Haviv Rettig Gur to talk about what lies ahead for Israel. They discuss the…
1 year, 11 months ago
Finding Joy in Sukkot and Beyond
Season 2 Episode 3
In this episode of Wondering Jews, Noam and Mijal dive into the themes of joy and happiness through the lens of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. They ex…
1 year, 11 months ago
The Anniversary of October 7th with Amir Tibon
Season 2 Episode 2
Hosts Mijal Bitton and Noam Weissman sit down with Israeli journalist and survivor of October 7th, Amir Tibon, in a special episode commemorating the…
1 year, 11 months ago
Rosh Hashanah Reflections: Joy, Grief, and Solidarity
Season 2 Episode 1
Hosts Mijal Bitton and Noam Weissman are back to reflect on the emotional complexity of this year’s High Holidays. They explore the tension between j…
1 year, 11 months ago
Remembering Carmel, Ori, Hersh, Eden, Alexander, and Almog
Season 1
Since Oct. 7, the Jewish world has been collectively mourning — especially for the hostages still held captive in Gaza. Last week, we received the tr…
2 years ago
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Season 1 Episode 29
Wondering Jews is on a short hiatus. We’re taking off for the rest of August and September and coming back for the High Holidays. We love hearing fro…
2 years, 1 month ago
A Journey Through Zionism: Identity, Politics, and Faith
Season 1 Episode 28
In this episode, Mijal and Noam are joined by special guest Rabbi Joe Schwartz, director of Makom, the Israel Education Laboratory of the Jewish Agen…
2 years, 1 month ago
Tisha B'Av: A reflection of Jewish history and unity
Season 1 Episode 27
Join Noam and Mijal as they explore the significance of Tisha B’Av, a day of mourning for the Jewish people. They discuss its historical roots, inclu…
2 years, 1 month ago
Haviv Rettig Gur Emergency Episode: The Druze, Hezbollah, and Ismail Haniyeh
Season 1 Episode 26
In this episode, Noam and Mijal are joined by returning guest Haviv Rettig Gur to discuss current events unfolding in Israel. The conversation dives …
2 years, 2 months ago
Can Summer Camp Complete Your Education?
Season 1 Episode 25
If you had to pick just one educational experience, would it be... camp? Join Mijal and Noam as they chat with Mac Lindner, Director of Camp Young Ju…
2 years, 2 months ago