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The only podcast brave enough to look for the root cause of antisemitism and a real solution to it according to the laws of nature #jews #judaism #Israel #hebrew #thetribe #antisemitism https://www.antidotetoantisemitism.com/ https://thejewfunction.com
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Just a spoonful of humor helps the medicine go down. Inspired by his brother’s suicide David unleashes his outlandish banter and passion for mental health with his good friends and experts alike. He challenges the over-medicated status quo, asking questions and exploring new holistic alternatives with his guests from a wide array of experience and discipline.
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She's passionate about building bridges, creating peace, and fostering authentic conversations - Ashira uses her Black & Jewish podcast to inspire meaningful connections and push societal boundaries. Based between Israel and the United States, the former Quad co-host is committed to shaping a more unified and understanding world. Sounds too good to…
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We invited Judy because, well, she's such a great conversationalist. She's got that quality that makes Jews truly enviable by everyone, an ability to bring people together and connect seeming opposites with love. Join us! WHAT IS THEJEWFUNCTION - A 10min EXPLANATION https://youtu.be/5TlUt5FqVgQ LISTEN TO THE MYSTERY BOOK PODCAST SERIES: https://tin…
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This week, I’m joined by nurse practitioner Margaret Decker for a conversation about the role of love and community in modern medicine. We talk about what it means to show up for people—not just as professionals, but as humans—especially in moments of illness, aging, and death. We explore how belief, religion, and ideology intersect with science in…
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This week, we’re joined by Betsy Capes—founder of Capes Coaching and a powerhouse guide for artists, creatives, and performers looking to build sustainable careers in an unpredictable industry. Betsy shares her wealth of wisdom on how to thrive in a high-risk, high-reward profession, touching on the pressures of hustle culture and social media that…
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Live from Akron Ohio, it's musician Rami Feinstein. The Israeli singer-songwriter has been performing across Israel and the U.S. for 15 years, releasing albums in both Hebrew and English. Now residing in Akron, Rami is the Israeli emissary for Jewish Akron and the initiator of the Akron for Israel Tour. He opened his heart to us and you're gonna lo…
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Today’s episode features my illuminating conversation with Jason Gold, personal coach and psychedelics expert. We explore the therapeutic potential of psilocybin—not just as a healing modality, but as a meaningful alternative to more addictive recreational substances like cannabis and alcohol. Jason offers grounded wisdom on the importance of integ…
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Today’s episode features my fascinating conversation with Birdie Condon, Hudson Valley-based midwife and sex educator. We talk all about the history of childbirth including how and why it became industrialized, the differences between obstetrics and midwifery, and how certain medical interventions can stall labor. Birdie shares her non-dogmatic, hi…
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We love having Fred over. He brings his heart to everything he does and he reminds us what it means to be strong-willed, warm-hearted, open, and dedicated. Also, we got to talk about the role of facts in the "post-truth" world and read some reassuring words from dead antisemites. Fun. Also, check out Fred's old and newest podcasts below! Fred Menac…
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Today, I’m sitting down with ADHD coach, Steev Hodgson, to discuss his journey to an adult ADHD diagnosis and the wisdom he’s picked up along the way. We get into practical tips and tricks as well as the deeper impacts ADHD has on emotional regulation, self esteem, and intimate relationships. Steev is a wealth of accessible, easy to digest knowledg…
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This week, I’m sharing my candid and irreverent conversation with my close friend, Mark Priceman. As fellow neurotic Jews who have wrestled with OCD tendencies, we compare notes on how partnership has evolved us in unexpected ways. We go deep into his journey to becoming a parent and how it has softened his need for control. We also discuss the art…
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This week’s episode features my enriching conversation with spiritual alchemist, guide, and yoga/meditation teacher, Maya Kramer. We go deep into Maya’s beginnings as a model in NYC, exploring how the emptiness of that path led her to a spur-of-the-moment move to Tel-Aviv, where she experienced a spiritual awakening. Through our dynamic conversatio…
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In part two of my conversation with sex educator Elizabeth Greenblatt, we're taking an abrupt turn from our conversation on sex, into a deep dive on grief. Elizabeth discusses the loss of one of her best friends in a tragic car accident in her early 20's, as I share a bit more about my own experience losing my brother to mental illness. We have a r…
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Jonathan Sacerdoti is a British broadcaster, journalist, and TV producer. He covers stories relating to the UK and Europe, as well as terrorism and extremism stories, race relations, and Middle East analysis. He won a 2006 BAFTA for Scotland's Best Factual Program, received the 2010 Herzl Award from the World Zionist Organization, and in 2013 becam…
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This week, I’m sharing my enlightening (not to mention fun) conversation with sex educator Elizabeth Greenblatt. We delve deep into her experiences as a high schooler volunteering at Planned Parenthood, all the way through to her current work teaching sex ed classes to kids and teens. Elizabeth shares her conviction that raising confident, informed…
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In the premiere of Season 2, I have an inspiring conversation with Rosey Rouhana, a licensed mental health counselor and registered play therapist. Rosey opens up about her journey in helping children and teens navigate through trauma, sharing insightful strategies and lessons from her practice. She also candidly discusses the personal mental healt…
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What is Mosaic political philosophy? What is holiness? Can holiness be thought of as a political category that shapes justice, ethics, and societal institutions? Dr. Ronen Shoval thinks that it can and he even wrote a book about it titled "Holiness and Society" where he talks about the biblical ideal of a holy nation, the importance of discourse an…
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Judy Greenfeld is Senior Rabbi/Cantor at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, and founder of Nachshon Minyan, a welcoming community for unaffiliated Jews seeking to rewrite their negative stories about religion and re-integrate faith in their daily life. Beyond her Rabbinical duties, Judy's mission is to cultivate inclusive spaces where …
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She was born to an Egyptian Muslim father and a Jewish Israeli mother. With her 5 siblings, she is a living example of the results of co-existence and mutual love that transcends all differences. What are the characteristics of such love? Is it a genetic mutation? an acquired taste? What is Nourie doing as an ambassador for Israel and what can this…
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When Qatar and Iran pay South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) to engage with the ICC against Israel it's not surprising in the least. But when a major Israeli newspaper actively engages in de-Zionizing of the country and silencing of the Jewish majority in the land of Israel, that begs the question: what's up with Jew on Jew hatred?…
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+ This is a translation of a conversation with Daniel in Hebrew. Host of one of the leading podcasts in Israel, Daniel Dushi made it his goal to have deep conversations with some of the most interesting people in Israel. He has hosted guests from the left, the right, the religious and the atheist sides of the map. Along the way, he's been trying to…
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NY born 23 yr. Mannis is a Baseball and Yankees nerd. He works for Jomboy Media. Nothing unusual here except that he also happens to be an orthodox Jew and a proud Zionist. He’s outspoken about antisemitism and uses his platform to spread awareness about antisemitic experiences he’s had in person and online, how he responds to them and how things h…
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Representing the new generation of Jewish leaders, Elisheva is determined to look forward while rebuilding Jewish peoplehood. But what do we need to learn from the past if we aim to forge ahead? The founder of "Decolonized Judean" will join us this Sunday at noon. What allowed the Oct. 7 atrocities to unfold? Why are Jews best defined by their trou…
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In part two of my conversation with Emily Abramson, we look deeper at parenthood, grief, and the importance of “doing the work.” Emily shares how she models healthy body image and navigates intense emotions for her three daughters, and how wisdom and patience have grown with time. We touch on the importance of struggle and introspection in having a…
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On today’s episode, I’m sharing part one of my conversation with Emily Abramson. Emily is a foreign language teacher who speaks five languages, and PhD student on a mission to bring more depth and meaning to public education. She also happens to be my sister, one of my best friends, and a brilliant conversationalist with deep insight into our menta…
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Gadi Taub is an Israeli writer, journalist, and academic. He serves as a senior lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, focusing on public policy and communications. Taub holds a PhD in American History from Rutgers University and has published extensively on Zionism, political ideology, and contemporary Israeli culture. We like Gadi becaus…
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Gary is fast becoming our resident guest contributor. Where are we a year on and what do we need to do to win the communication war, and why does it even matter that we win it. Join us on this talk that took place 5 days before the elections. It's another reason why we need more independent media channels like thejewfunction to move the needle. Joi…
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On today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome the incredible singer-songwriter Jen Hirsh, aka Monogem. Jen opens up about her journey to discovering her authentic voice as an artist: from the lessons she learned from her time on American Idol to what it took to break free from the pressures of the industry. She also shares a deeply personal side of…
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Rabbi Elie Mischel is the Director of Education at Israel365. Before making Aliyah in 2021, he served as the Rabbi of Congregation Suburban Torah in Livingston, NJ. He also worked for several years as a corporate attorney at Day Pitney, LLP. Rabbi Mischel received rabbinic ordination from Yeshiva University’s Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Semina…
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In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Zach Jones, associate director for Wild Earth Middle School Initiative. Zach is an avid world traveler and nature expert who has a wealth of experience working with kids of all backgrounds who cosmically happens to be my next door neighbor. We talk about the role of privilege in immersive programs like Wild…
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In this episode, Pam Dunn, leader of "Your Infinite Life Training & Coaching Company" discusses her journey from a stay-at-home mom to life coach, the differences between coaching and therapy, the role of medication in personal development, and her experiences coaching within the Orthodox Jewish community. Pam, an expert in emotional intelligence a…
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Oliver Anisfeld became a Jewish new media mogul at the ripe old age of 22, having launched the British-based YouTube channel J-TV. Anisfeld says the idea for the channel came because of a “gap in the market. … There was an apathy about Jewish identity. My idea was to create a new, high quality, online global Jewish media channel.” Faced with disint…
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Former NBC Telemundo reporter and CNN World Report contributor in El Salvador, Norma is also and a member of the Israeli diplomatic corps. She was born in El Salvador but fast forward a few decades, she is one of the leading voices in the fight against antisemitism with a focus on auto-antisemitism. She currently works as a writer and researcher on…
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Mexican-born of Syrian and Lebanese descent, Adela is an American activist and author known for her advocacy against antisemitism and her support for Zionist causes. As a student at NYU, she became prominent for filing a Title VI complaint against the university, alleging that it allowed antisemitic activities on campus. This led to a settlement wh…
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In part two of our podcast with Marilyn Manno, I discuss non-toxic living and cancer prevention, specifically as it pertains to living with the BRACA gene. We dive into the trials of finding balance between taking care of ourselves with the stress of trying to control the uncontrollable. We also touch on the critical importance of mental health in …
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Marilyn Manno is a writer, creative director, and dear friend living medication-free after being hospitalized for a manic episode in 2011. In this episode, we talk about her lifestyle that led to her psychotic break, and how she was able to find her way back to homeostasis. In part one of this two-part podcast, we delve into a rich discussion on gr…
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We now welcome to "A Better Pill," Amy Eidelman. She has struggled her entire life with food and environmental allergies. In her early 20s, her sensitivities devolved into full-blown IBS, leading her into Xanax dependency and recovery, and more recently several bouts of long Covid. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more sensitive body than hers. Yet …
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Join us for Part 2 of our conversation with Lou about living with ADHD. Diving deeper into our discussion of the benefits and challenges of having an ADHD brain, we also address the impacts of various medications on different people, medication withdrawal, sleep, and relational impacts with loved ones. And if that's not enough, we redefine the mean…
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What do you know, without the pressure of her family knocking on her car window as was the case the first time we chatted, Rev. Hayley is even warmer and more hopeful in the face of the growing darkness around us. But this isn't fluff but a hard-core practical approach for establishing a new society. Join us. IG: @revhayleyace LISTEN TO THE MYSTERY…
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On this week’s episode, we focus on the ADHD brain. Our guest is Lou, an IT specialist, who was diagnosed with severe ADHD and put on Ritalin at age 5. Today at 44, Lou has managed to build a successful business doing what he loves, create a beautiful family, and maintain a vibrant network of friends and hobbies, even despite the immense challenges…
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Actor, filmmaker, Yuval David found himself also playing the role of activist post Oct. 7th. In addition to his many performance credits and his acclaimed filmmaking work, Yuval is an expert activist, commentator, and advisor about Jewish, Israeli, LGBTQ, American, civil rights, social justice, human rights, and representation in community, social,…
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Dr. Lev Topor is currently an ISGAP Visiting Scholar at the Woolf Institute where he focuses on Critical Antisemitism Studies, Discrimination and Human Rights. Lev Topor is also a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Cyber Law and Policy (CCLP) in the University of Haifa and a former Visiting Research Fellow at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. He's the…
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In the second half of this two-part saga, Sandi Neiman unearths the many details and infinite aspects of the end of David's father's life. We discuss hospice, our culture’s strained relationship with death, and the painful reality of what Sandi had to face leading up to his passing. We discuss a host of topics, including body autonomy and the right…
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Mordechai’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Born in Springfield, Ohio, and raised in Calabazas, California, he initially ventured into the world of entertainment, founding a successful internet company and producing TV shows by his mid-20s. His path took an unexpected turn when a trip to Israel sparked a profound interest in Judaism. Emb…
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Is there objective good and objective evil? Could each of us harbor a terrorist and a Jew inside of us? Why do people dislike the quality of the Jew in them? What is the solution to the irrational craze sweeping through nation after nation? These and other great questions in this fascinating talk with Prof. Peterson. Maybe even some answers. Join u…
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Next guest up is Sandi Neiman. She’s a licensed marital and family therapist, previously the COO of National Seating and Mobility, a multi-billion dollar national healthcare business…and if you’ll notice her last name, she also happens to be the host's stepmother. In this special two-part episode just in time for Father's Day, Sandi leads us throug…
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Psychotherapist and host of The Living Room Podcast series, Menachem practices meaning centered therapy, that supports individuals in their self-discovery, interpersonal relationships, and personal development. We figured that as addicts of our egoistic tendencies Menachem might be able to help us with his approach that seeks a spiritually based, a…
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In our latest, and most hilarious episode yet, we welcome accomplished actor and playwright, Paul Stroli onto the show. We open with how Paul first met and became instant friends with the host David, and his brother Andy as a creative pair who wrote the show they were all in together before Andy passed away. We take a moment to honor Andy, touching…
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Writer, political researcher, speaker, leader. We've added that last superlative because he's damn well deserves it. Focusing on Israeli politics & Israeli-Palestinian relations and currently at the Jewish People Policy Institute, Sam is editor of "We Should All Be Zionists", bylines in Newsweek, Haaretz, Jerusalem Post and more. But more than anyt…
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Sacha Roytman-Dratwa is CEO of the Combat Antisemitism Movement. Prior to this, he led the digital advocacy unit at the World Jewish Congress, including the digital educational campaign #WeRemember for International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Previously, Roytman-Dratwa was the director of digital media communication for Rimon Cohen Sheinkman PR fir…
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Join us for the second half of this exploration into the interspace of the human mind and body that NAET unearths. Dr. John Crandall continues to lead our riveting discussion as we pivot to a conversation about our misconceptions around the hot topic of vaccines, the nature of our food, and even more nitty gritty of how NAET functions and is admini…
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