Best Jewish Broadcasting Service Podcasts (2025)

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Longview" 27:45

7d ago27:45

27:45

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern considers whether the world can ever view Israel positively again, even as he argues that Israel’s fight against Hamas and Iran makes the world safer—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Miriam Walfish and her book Bubby Karp and the Mystery at Ponderosa Pines 30:36

2d ago30:36

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On this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer Heather Dean interviews Miriam Walfish, whose most recently-published book is called “Bubby Karp and the Mystery at Ponderosa Pines.”When the main character, ‘Bubby Karp,’ agrees to fill in for the cook at Ponderosa Pines, she expects a fun-filled winter break with her grandchildren. Instead, they en…

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Jewish Leadership of Generosity with Elie Weinstock 58:58

2d ago58:58

58:58

What are the different models of Jewish leadership? How do leaders activate other leaders in their community while still leading their community? Rabbi Elie Weinstock joins Justin to discuss his style of leadership through generosity of spirit. Rabbi Elie Weinstock is Senior Rabbi of the Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach on Long Island, serves as a N…

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Defending Israel with David Harris- "Rewriting the Playbook" 30:40

7d ago30:40

30:40

JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris shares his perspective that in a post-October 7 world, the American Jewish community urgently needs a new playbook, but change is happening far too slowly.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Tu B’Av and Jewish Love with Gila Fine 56:57

9d ago56:57

56:57

Why is Tu B’Av—just six days after Tisha B’Av—one of the happiest days in the Jewish calendar? What do white dresses, vineyard dances, and ancient tribal unity have to teach us today? Gila Fine, award-winning author of The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic, returns to to Jewish Insights with Justin Pines to explore the mysterious holiday of Tu B’Av. Wi…

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In the Spotlight: Yiscah Smith - Planting Seeds Of The Divine 24:40

10d ago24:40

24:40

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, spiritual teacher and author Yiscah Smith joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss her new book, Planting Seeds of the Divine. With honesty and grace, Yiscah shares the transformative journey that led her to embrace her truest self — and how that journey is reflected in her spiritual teachings. From recla…

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A Special Look: Eli Beer of United Hatzalah 24:18

14d ago24:18

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Eli Beer, Founder and President of United Hatzalah, joins Teisha to discuss the life-saving work of the volunteer EMS organization, how those volunteers heroically responded on October the 7th, and how it is inspiring young people to take an active role in its noble mission through the Leight Legacy Heroes initiative.…

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Save the Druze" 31:05

14d ago31:05

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern examines the Druze community, their history and their integral role and involvement in Israeli society—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris: Dalia Ziada on the Muslim Brotherhood 29:54

14d ago29:54

29:54

Egyptian writer and human rights advocate Dalia Ziada returns for a timely conversation with David Harris on current events and Middle East affairs. For this visit, she and David focus exclusively on the Muslim Brotherhood.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Tisha B’Av with JJ Schacter 57:35

16d ago57:35

57:35

Why do we still mourn the destruction of the Temple thousands of years later? What does Tisha B’Av mean for Jews today—and how can this day of national sorrow inspire healing and hope? In this special Tisha B’Av episode of Jewish Insights, Justin Pines is joined by historian and teacher Rabbi Dr. J.J. Schacter for a powerful conversation about Jewi…

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Rabbi Irwin Katsof and his book Living Dangerously 37:27

17d ago37:27

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On this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer Heather Dean interviews Rabbi Irwin Katsof, whose most recently-published book is called “Living Dangerously: My Struggle to Get Rich without Losing My Soul.”Rabbi Irwin Katsof thought had everything figured out by the time he was 35. He was driven by an insatiable hunger for financial success and ti…

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In the Spotlight: Anthony Julius - Abraham: The First Jew 25:00

17d ago25:00

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Why Abraham? Why now? In this compelling conversation on In The Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin, acclaimed author and legal scholar Anthony Julius dives into his new book, Abraham: The First Jew. Together, they explore Abraham not just as a biblical figure, but as a prototype of Jewish identity itself — a man who walked away from comfort, challenge…

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Colin Schachat & Sons in Concert (Hampton Synagogue) 57:25

20d ago57:25

57:25

Israel's renowned family ensemble, Colin Schachat & Sons, perform a diverse selection of popular Jewish music alongside Cantor Netanel Hershtik at The Hampton Synagogue.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Dani Rosenberg- "Of Dogs and Men" 30:30

21d ago30:30

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Eric Goldman is joined by filmmaker Dani Rosenberg to discuss his new film, Of Dogs and Men, which uses realism and improvised dialogue to follow a teenage girl’s search for her dog in the wake of Hamas’s October 7 attacks in Israel.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Iran: So Far Away" 29:04

21d ago29:04

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern focuses on Iran, sharing his views of their unusual and repressive, anti-intellectual laws—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour- Asra Nomani 1:00:01

21d ago1:00:01

1:00:01

ISGAP’s Dr. Charles Asher Small and David Harris are joined by author and investigative journalist Asra Nomani ("Woke Army," The Pearl Project) to discuss the ideologies she believes are driving today’s anti-American and anti-Israel protests.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Rabbi Nachman Seltzer and his book Missiles, Miracles and Mesiras Nefesh Part Two 24:38

23d ago24:38

24:38

This episode of “613 Books” podcast is PART TWO of producer Heather Dean’s interview with Rabbi Nachman Seltzer. He is the bestselling author of well over fifty books, many of which are biographies, novels, collections of inspirational stories, and books about Jewish history.Rabbi Seltzer’s most recently-published books is called “Missiles, Miracle…

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All of Jewish History in 2 Hours with Ken Spiro (Part 2: From Destruction to Destiny) 58:25

23d ago58:25

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After the Second Temple’s destruction, how did the Jewish people not only survive—but shape world history? In Part II of this epic journey through Jewish history, Rabbi Ken Spiro joins Justin to explore 2,000 years of exile, persecution, and perseverance—from Rome to the Enlightenment, from Inquisition to Zionism. A gripping look at how Jewish cont…

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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Mihal Brezis and Oded Binnun- "Dead Language" 28:26

28d ago28:26

28:26

Israeli directing duo Mihal Brezis and Oded Binnun join Eric Goldman to discuss "Dead Language," their feature film about a woman whose chance airport encounter stirs an unspoken longing that upends her ordinary life.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Mayoral Madness" 29:14

28d ago29:14

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern offers his perspective on Zohran Mamdani’s election as the Democrats’ nominee for New York City mayor—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris: Simone Rodan-Benzaquen 29:09

28d ago29:09

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David is joined by Simone Rodan-Benzaquen, a leading Paris-based European Strategic Analyst and author of The Free Press essay on the Muslim Brotherhood, who has long urged the American Jewish community to heed the warning signs from across the Atlantic.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Rabbi Nachman Seltzer and his book Miracles, Missiles and Mesiras Nefesh Part One 21:35

1M ago21:35

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On this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer Heather Dean interviews Rabbi Nachman Seltzer, a bestselling author of well over fifty (!) books, many of which are biographies, novels, collections of inspirational stories, and books about Jewish history.Rabbi Seltzer’s most recently-published books is called “Miracles, Missiles and Mesiras Nefesh,…

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All of Jewish History in 2 Hours with Ken Spiro (Part I: Rise of a Nation) 57:22

1M ago57:22

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How did a small tribal people become a spiritual superpower? In Part I of this epic journey through Jewish history, historian Rabbi Ken Spiro joins Justin to trace the rise of the Jewish people—from Abraham to the unification under King David to the glory of the First and Second Temples, and finally to the tightening grip of Roman rule. Discover ho…

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Why Jeffrey Epstein didn't commit suicide- his final lawyer David Schoen/Talkline With Zev Brenner 37:29

1M ago37:29

37:29

Jeffrey Epstein's former lawyer, David Schoen—who also defended Donald Trump—breaks his silence in a revealing interview on TALKLINE WITH ZEV BRENNER, expressing deep skepticism over Epstein’s official cause of death. Schoen shares intimate details from his final conversations with Epstein, describes Epstein’s state of mind days before his death, a…

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"Israel Solidarity Concert" Featuring Shai Abramson (Hampton Synagogue) 59:44

1M ago59:44

59:44

Shai Abramson, Chief Cantor of the IDF, returns to the Hampton Synagogue for a rousing concert alongside Cantor Netanel Hershtik.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Amir Kovacs- "Book of Joshua: Walls of Jericho" 32:20

1M ago32:20

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Filmmaker Amir Kovacs joins Eric to discuss The Book of Joshua: Walls of Jericho, his animated adventure film that brings to life Joshua’s biblical battle to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Fission for Compliments" 28:41

1M ago28:41

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern asks whether the world will ever thank Israel for protecting it from Iran and explains why he believes the answer is no—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour- David Suissa 1:00:31

1M ago1:00:31

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ISGAP leaders Dr. Charles Asher Small, Founding Executive Director, and David Harris, Executive Vice Chair, are joined by David Suissa, Publisher, Editor-in-Chief and longtime columnist for Tribe Media/Jewish Journal, to discuss Israel’s role in the new geopolitics of the Middle East and other timely issues.…

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Defending Israel with David Harris: Einat Wilf Returns Again 28:44

1M ago28:44

28:44

Former MK and author of "The War of Return" Einat Wilf returns for a close look at regional developments - from the aftermath of the 12-day war with Iran and the future of Gaza to prospects for expanding the Abraham Accords and the current state of U.S.- Israel ties.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Kichels Creators Bracha Stein and Chani Judowitz Kichel Collection 4 Interview 2 - Encore 25:16

1M ago25:16

25:16

On this encore episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s featured guests, “The Kichels” co-creators, Bracha Stein and Chani Judowitz, are back on the podcast, this time to take a deep dive into Kichel family Dynamics a well as feedback – praise and criticism – for their popular comic strip.In addition to publishing Mishpacha maga…

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The Power of Jewish Women: Aliza Lavie on Prayer, Hidden Heroes & Legacy 56:37

1M ago56:37

56:37

What do iconic Jewish women from across the centuries teach us about leadership, faith, and inner strength? Justin sits with Dr. Aliza Lavie—author, scholar, and former Member of Knesset—to explore her groundbreaking new book Iconic Jewish Women, a collection of 59 remarkable stories of Jewish heroines, from Bruriah and Sarah Schenirer to Ruth Bade…

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In the Spotlight: Yossi Klein Halevi - Letters To My Palestinian Neighbor 50:22

1M ago50:22

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In this powerful and timely conversation, acclaimed author and thinker Yossi Klein Halevi joins Abigail Pogrebin on In The Spotlight to reflect on the deepening complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian relationship. Drawing from his profound personal journey and his bestselling book, Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor, Halevi explores what it means …

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Curtis Sliwa joins Talkline with Zev Brenner to explain why he’s staying in the mayoral race—and to share his deep-rooted connections to the Jewish community. 1:44:43

1M ago1:44:43

1:44:43

Curtis Sliwa joins Talkline with Zev Brenner to explain why he’s staying in the mayoral race—and to share his deep-rooted connections to the Jewish community. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcast…

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"Jews at the Pinnacle"- David Denby in Conversation with Joe Klein (Streicker Center) 54:18

1M ago54:18

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"Eminent Jews" author and New Yorker writer David Denby discusses Leonard Bernstein, Mel Brooks, Betty Friedan, and Norman Mailer in this conversation about identity, legacy, and the American Jewish experience with political commentator Joe Klein in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Guy Nattiv & Zar Amir- "Tatami" 31:04

1M ago31:04

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Israeli-Iranian directing duo Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir join Eric to discuss Tatami, their film that follows an Iranian judo athlete who’s pressured to drop out of a tournament for fear that at some point she will be competing against an Israeli.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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JBS News Special: Eric Fingerhut on Iran Strikes 18:38

1M ago18:38

18:38

JFNA President & CEO Eric Fingerhut joins Teisha Bader to discuss support of the U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites and the recent US Ceasefire announcement as well as the JFNA-lead meeting of Jewish leaders in DC this week urging bold action to combat rising antisemitic violence.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Surrender?" 29:48

1M ago29:48

29:48

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern draws a comparison between Iran and Japan, arguing that like Japan’s emperor after WWII, Iran’s Ayatollah must now confront the reality of defeat—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- Rabbi Shlomo Goldfarb 29:15

1M ago29:15

29:15

Rabbi Shlomo Goldfarb, an IDF Chaplain who has served in that capacity for the past two years, joins David Harris for a conversation.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Kichels Creators Bracha Stein and Chani Judowitz Kichel Collection 4 Interview 1 - Encore 18:30

1M ago18:30

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On this encore episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s featured guests are Bracha Stein and Chani Judowitz, the co-creators of Mishpacha magazine’s enormously popular weekly comics, The Kichels, as well as four compilations of The Kichels in book form.The fourth volume in this bestselling series, The Kichel Collection 4 is thei…

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Jewish Voices in Constitutional Law with Michael Avi Helfand 58:08

1M ago58:08

58:08

What role have Jews played in shaping America’s constitutional conversation? And how do core American values—like free speech, religious liberty, and anti-discrimination—intersect with Jewish values? In this special July 4th episode of Jewish Insights with Justin Pines, legal scholar Professor Michael (Avi) Helfand joins us for a powerful explorati…

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Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander - Leading Religious Zionist Communities After October 7th 56:00

2M ago56:00

56:00

Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander is President and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Ohr Torah Stone network of 32 educational institutions, leadership development initiatives, outreach endeavors, women’s empowerment programs, and social action projects, with thousands of alumni who have served in the IDF.By Jewish Broadcasting Service (JBS)

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Summer 2025 Book Reading List with Naomi Journo 27:44

2M ago27:44

27:44

On this special edition of “613 Books” podcast, producer and host Heather Dean discusses the Summer reading list of her featured guest Naomi Journo. Naomi is the publisher of Her Tribe Magazine, a growing global sisterhood in print & digital, dedicated to celebrating Jewish life through woman-to-woman stories, inspiration, and shared wisdom.Naomi i…

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Elana Stein Hain - An American Jew in a War in Israel 56:47

2M ago56:47

56:47

Internationally renowned Torah scholar and thought leader Dr. Elana Stein Hain, of the Shalom Hartman Institute, joins Justin to discuss her experience of living in Israel during the current war between Israel and Iran, sharing her reflections and offering ways to connect to what’s happening on the ground. *** JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educationa…

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AJC Global Forum 2025: Closing Plenary 1:59:44

2M ago1:59:44

1:59:44

The closing plenary of the 2025 AJC Global Forum features remarks from CEO Ted Deutch, a celebration of the resilience of the Israeli people, Rabbis Noam Marans and David Rosen reflecting on 60 years since Nostra Aetate, and more.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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"Israel On Our Minds"- Ambassador Ido Aharoni, Part Three (Streicker Center) 1:27:44

2M ago1:27:44

1:27:44

The third installment of an inside look at Israeli current affairs with diplomat, university professor, and writer Ambassador Ido Aharoni, in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Fear and Self-Loathing" 25:44

2M ago25:44

25:44

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern examines why so many Jews are siding with Hamas against Israel, challenging the notion that it is because they are self-hating Jews—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- David Kaufman 28:41

2M ago28:41

28:41

David Kaufman, editor and columnist for the New York Post and a strong voice for Israel, joins David Harris for a conversation.By Jewish Broadcasting Service