What Orthodox Jews Really Want to Watch w/ Raphael Margules

The Personal Pizza Podcast

In this savory episode of the Personal Pizza Podcast, host Simcha Levenberg rolls up his sleeves with friend and film producer Raphael Margules for a fresh-baked conversation about movies, meaning, and making grandma pizza from scratch.

As the dough rises, so does the dialogue - Raphael shares his path into the film industry, what it really takes to produce compelling work, and how his Orthodox Jewish background influences the kinds of stories he champions. They explore the idea of frum movies - films that resonate with observant Jewish audiences, not because they're overtly religious, but because they carry emotional truth, depth, and dignity.

From industry hurdles to creative wins, he opens up about what draws him to a project and the tension between personal values and commercial demands. The two swap favorite films, debate which directors almost qualify as frum-friendly, and reflect on how stories can subtly reflect faith without preaching.

With warmth, curiosity, and just the right amount of mozzarella, this episode offers a fresh take on faith, film, and finding resonance in unexpected places.

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Simcha Levenberg (https://slevenberg.com/) is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. He uses a unique blend of humor, authenticity and real world knowledge. Simcha helps individuals clarify their personal values and live a present and more meaningful life. He helps couples transform their relationships to be more open and emotionally flexible.

This show is Produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew Jones and Executive Producer, Editor Jeremiah Shultz . This episode also had the support of Producer Rithu Jagannath. To learn more about how to make a podcast for you and your business, visit rainbowcreative.co https://www.rainbowcreative.co/