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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Iola is your typical Black Sepharadi Jewish Mama slowly living her life in sleepy MN as a Community Engagement Manager for the ADL. Except there's nothing slow or sleepy about Iola and her infectious giggle is a tell tale sign of a sensitive soul fighting for good old fashioned conversations and some real connection. Oy! X: @kindofhomestead IG: @th…

Rawan is a woman whose very being is a synthesis of many contradictions: half Suni half Shiite, she grew up in Syria and Lebanon steeped in anti-Israeli and anti-Jewish sentiments but matured in Europe in the Jewish quarter of Strasbourg, France. She is Arabic but took modern Hebrew and Jewish studies in college. She is a sane voice speaking out ag…

Shai Davidai is Assistant Professor in the Management Division of Columbia Business School. But he became a celebrity overnight after a heartfelt video shot on the lawn at Columbia U, days after the October 7th massacre. He is at the forefront of the fight against Pro-Palestinian terrorization of the school and a liberal thinker who isn't afraid to…

Renowned as a "hero" for his courageous actions on October 7th, Nimrod Palmach has emerged as a powerful voice against antisemitism. His harrowing story has been shared across major global media outlets, captivating audiences worldwide. As the CEO of ISRAEL-is, an organization dedicated to advancing peace through authentic storytelling, Nimrod is n…

We invited one of our more eloquent guests back to talk about his new book and feel his heart since the events of the 7th have exploded into our reality. Charles didn't disappoint. Join us. Book: The Antisemitic Imagination: The Great Establishment Deception: https://tinyurl.com/antisemiticimagination X: @moscowitz10001 W: www.charlesmoscowitz.com …

Together with her husband Timothy Gutman, and her team at CAAA (Christian Action Against Antisemitism) Reverend Hayley Ace is dedicated to the mission of raising up a voice within the Christians of the UK, to stand with the Jewish people and to speak love and solidarity, in a time of increasing hate and antisemitism. Where does this love come from?…

Matthew RJ Brodsky is a Senior Fellow at the Gold Institute for International Strategy in Washington, DC, and president of Red Ax Strategies with over two decades of experience focusing on U.S. foreign policy and national security. He has briefed members of Congress, Department of State, Department of Defense, and the National Security Council on I…

In the wake of October 7th, Samantha Ettus—5 times best selling author, Harvard MBA, and professional speaker—found herself in the unexpected position of becoming a Jewish activist, or as she calls it, an accidental activist. While previously recognized for her insights on the future of work she refocused all of her endeavors to combat antisemitism…

Like many of us, Brad's worldview was shattered after the 7th. Not so much because of the violence but because of the world's reaction to it. Television host of the award-winning television program Air Land & Sea, broadcasting weekly on the national cable network Jewish Life Television/JLTV, Brad opened up about the root cause of antisemitism and w…

She says that antisemites have made her more Jewish. But she wasn't satisfied with just being anti-antisemite. Mairi wanted more. So she moved to Israel, fell in love with the country and then with her future husband. She finds joy in standing up to antisemites but we have a feeling she's going to add an important piece to our puzzle. Join us. What…

He's the host of the Tattoos and Torah podcast and he can dig into Talmudic wisdom to cure your addictions, fatherhood challenges, and LGBTQ+ questions. We're hoping he can summon all of his wisdom, spiritual prowess, and unbelievably positive attitude to help us heal the world of Antisemitism. Join us. What allowed the Oct. 7 atrocities to unfold?…

Rabbi Leo Dee has endured what no man should. He lost his wife and two daughters in a terrorist attack in April of 2023. But this tragedy, which could've easily brought any of us to our knees, has brought out even finer qualities in an already special individual. He's one of our most insightful guests and he doesn't want others to wait for somethin…

Joe Roberts is managing director of Winston Wilmont, a public affairs firm, and chair of Meretz Canada. He has served in senior leadership positions in Jewish communal organizations across North America. He's advocating for the people, for democracy, for human rights. A columnist. He's a husband. Dad. Jew. But he is also someone who isn't afraid to…

We finally decided to bring the man behind the organization that will free all Jews from their oppressors. We're talking of course about the Mossad. More specifically, the Mossad's fake X account hilariously run by Shwn Eni. We want to tell you more but we'd have to kill you. The best thing to do is tune in and see how the Mossad's parody can help …

Seth Menachem is going to be the second psychotherapist we've had on and we have some good feelings about him because in his practice he says that "I work to help you understand your history so we can discover how it is influencing the ways in which you currently operate in the world" - which is exactly what we do with Jews and antisemitism. He's a…

Seth and I go a long way back with Joseph. I worked on a documentary from 2012 with him and Seth is co-hosting The Great Transition with him. In both instances, his brilliant mind, his clarity of articulation and creative vision, shine through everything he does. We invited him to talk about the state of Israel, of Israelis, and of Jewish unity. He…

Book editor, podcaster, memoirist. Howard Lovy writes about Jewish issues, publishing, technology, and business. His forthcoming book, "From Outrage to Action: A Practical Guide to Fighting Antisemitism" is set to come out next year. You can support his book here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fightingantisemitism/a-practical-guide-to-fighti…

Gary Wexler has been there when the foundations for the irrational anti-Jewish campaigns were laid in western schools and in the media. He's a writer for the Jewish Journal, a master marketer, and someone you'd like to listen to. What allowed the Oct. 7 atrocities to unfold? Why are Jews best defined by their troubles? What could be the solution to…

Member of Knesset Hanoch Milvidsky just came back from a visit to the White House and the largest Jewish rally in DC. What went down? What does the future hold? How do we emerge from the current, seemingly never ending, crisis? What allowed the Oct. 7 atrocities to unfold? Why are Jews best defined by their troubles? What could be the solution to a…

What allowed the Oct. 7 atrocities to unfold? Why are Jews best defined by their troubles? What could be the solution to antisemitism, antizionism, and anti-Jewish sentiment worldwide? what is actually within our control? Is there a science that can explain the laws that govern our development as a society, as a species? What can 2000 years of reco…

So much has been said about this eloquent Rabbinfluencer. He recently resigned from the Harvard advisory board on antisemitism and he spoke with Sam Harris about it. But we wanted to dig a little deeper, beyond the internal politics and the obvious frustrations, and get to the heart of what could be the only real solution to antisemitism. Rabbi Dav…

Bubbling with energy and a good dose of rebellious spirit, Etana is probably one of the few guests we've had on the show that took a real stab at defining Jews from the positive, or at least describing a few time-honored practices all centered around one tent pole, that she felt are at the root of Jewish success. Did we find something tangible the …

They should call him Fred Mensch. We thought we needed cyber security against the alarming rise (surprise surprise) in cyber attacks against Jewish institutions and Jewish individuals. But by the end of the talk, we felt there was some other force we could lean on when the going gets tough. Fred lays bare his life story, his battle with antisemitis…

JEWS AND THE SURVIVAL OF THE SYSTEM is a modern scientific exploration of Antisemitism or Anti-semitism around the world using the emerging sciences of cybernetics, systems theory and network theory. It describes how the human family is no different than any other integral, interconnected system in nature that exhibits growth by hubs and nods just …

What would it take for Jews to unite? We connect with Trisha and Gerald Posner, David Bernstein, David Lange, and Rolene Marks for this live podcast. #israel #humanity #antisemitism This talk was great. we even had a rocket alert in Israel in the middle of our conversation!

This talk with Sabrina—wise, well-informed, and so sweet—was so positive about the future. Her thesis carefully laid out the problem of being a Jew in Harvard and the eternal dilemma of which side of the map to lean into in order to follow your conscience and preserve your safety. Little did we suspect that our world would be turned upside down and…

No guests. Just Seth and Lio talking about Israel, the Hamas attacks, current affairs, odd finds, and the fate of humanity. Listen. This time, what's happening around the world in the wake of the Hamas attack and why everyone hates the Jews. #israel #hamasattack LISTEN TO THE MYSTERY BOOK PODCAST SERIES: https://anchor.fm/thejewfunctionpodcast SETH…

This couple rocks everything they do and they do much of it together! They write non-fiction history books, do investigative reporting, they contribute to NBC, the History Channel, CNN, FOX News, CBS, and MSNBC, they've created antisemitismwatch.org, and they somehow managed to keep a successful marriage for decades! She's born in London to a Jewis…

No guests. Just Seth and Lio talking about current affairs, odd vids, and the fate of humanity. Listen. This time, what's happening on the ground and in our hearts in light of the Hamas attack and Israel's response. #israel #hamasattack LISTEN TO THE MYSTERY BOOK PODCAST SERIES: https://anchor.fm/thejewfunctionpodcast SETH'S BOOK: https://www.antid…

The former Seattle Times Editorial Team and columnist got fired by a woke mob over a tweet saying that Hitler could be viewed as less evil than Lenin. Whether or not you agree with his views this gentle journalist has a great point to make about society's double standards and the problem it poses for Jews. David Volodzko The Radicalist Newsletter: …

Few people start resisting antisemitism in their teen years, fewer still can claim to have defeated a BDS campaign in Princeton. But Jared's got it all, a deep understanding of the dangerous covenant between wokeness and anti-Jewishness, a winning strategy for the future, and a charming smile. He's a real tiger. Jared Stone W: jaredstone.substack.c…

Our new summer special. No guests. Just Seth and Lio commenting on current affairs, odd vids, and the fate of humanity. Light. Poolside fun. Listen. This time, what's actually happening in Israel and why it's neither a left nor right political issue in Israel. #israel LISTEN TO THE MYSTERY BOOK PODCAST SERIES: https://anchor.fm/thejewfunctionpodcas…

Proud Jew. Ozraeli. Executive director Israellycool Israel Advocacy. Middle East analyst. Oh, and did we mention he's the Van Helsing of antisemites? The great thing about David is that he'll be the first to call you out if you go against the Jews but he also has a warm spot in his heart if you are ready to open up, talk things over, and connect. T…

Novelist. Essayist. Author. News Analyst. Culture Critic. Talk Show Host. Renaissance Guy and an all-around idea man. Thane has spoken to countless celebrities and has single-handedly defined the terms for public debate. But can Thane help us shake Jews out of their stupor and come up with the one big idea to end antisemitism? THANE ROSENBAUMT: @th…

Few others can look at history through such a clear lens as to start seeing those patterns we've been discussing here. Fewer have been able to write so eloquently about these moments in history. Charles makes the case for a mass exodus from the political left. But is there some other power we should turn to or are we destined to wander the hallways…

One would think that woke politics, as terrible as they are, would have a warm spot for Jews, the ultimate minority group and 832-time winners of the gold medal for suffering. But even though Jewish people are often at the inception of liberal, humanistic, and progressive movements, history tells us that they don't turn up too well for Jews. Well, …

With South African history behind her, a keen understanding of antisemitism, and plenty of media experience, Rolene—who recently moved to Israel—is a tireless advocate for Israel but isn't afraid to go beyond the politics of the issue into the sticky stuff that makes people human. We loved every moment of this talk and so will you. Rolene Marks T: …