Wondering Jews with Mijal and Noam
Episodes
Telling The Jewish Story with Jennifer Tepper and Etai Benson
17 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can a musical teach Torah? Why is Fiddler on the Roof beloved in Japan? The answers to these questions could have implications for the future of the J...
Mijal and Noam Answer Your Questions About Denominations
10 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mijal is back, and this week we're responding to your comments! Spurred on by awesome listeners like you, our reunited hosts ponder the dynamic relati...
Stars Of David: Jews at Carnegie Hall with Kathleen Sabogal
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jews have left an indelible mark on the fabric of America, impacting activism, music, and religion. One venue holds so many inspiring examples of thes...
Matbucha And Mispucha: Life As An Israeli-American Chef with Michael Solomonov
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For years, the famous Philly chef Michael Solomonov has grappled with his American and Israeli identities. What can his journey teach us about America...
Revisiting Chabad with Rabbi YY Jacobson
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of our Denominations series, many of you wrote to us asking "what about Chabad?" As a leading resource for all Jews, it makes perfect sens...
What's So Funny About Anti-Semitism? With Raanan Hershberg
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
America has enjoyed a golden age of Jewish comedy: Mel Brooks, Jerry Seinfeld, and Amy Schumer are just some of the luminaries that have graced our st...
Is the Zabar's Story A Jewish Story? With David Zabar
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Zabar's--a NYC foodie fixture--is bigger than bagels: it includes a horrifying pogrom, a narrow escape to America, and success in the fac...
Is the Future Non-Denominational? With Rabbi Avi Killip
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do the words that once categorized Jews--reform, conservative, orthodox--still matter today? And if they don't... then what's next? To answer these qu...
Is Reform Judaism About Modernity Or Tradition? With Rabbi Rick Jacobs
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Will Reform Judaism be defined by the past, or the future? Does it emphasize the Jewish community, or the community at large? Does it feature personal...
Will Conservative Judaism Survive? With Rabbi Nicole Guzik and Rabbi Erez Sherman
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What is Conservative Judaism? Why is its share of American Jews shrinking? Can you take a Waymo to Shabbat services? Here to explore these questions i...
Why Does Judaism Have Denominations? With Zev Eleff
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist... where do these religious practices come from? What do they even mean? Zev Eleff, the president of...
Straight Outta Egypt with Michael Rapaport
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For this special Passover episode, Mijal and Noam open their door to actor and comedian Michael Rapaport (Friends, Only Murders In The Building, The T...
The Greatest Rabbi Of All Time? With Jenna Weissman Joselit
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Noam and Mijal begin their multi-part exploration of Jewish denominations in America with one of the most influential rabbis in histo...
What The Headlines Mean For American Jews with Bret Stephens
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An anti-semitic attack in Michigan. War with Iran. The news cycle is spinning so rapidly that it’s hard to make sense of it all. This week, Noam and...
The Truth About Antizionism with Adam Louis-Klein
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps the only thing more contentious than the definition of antisemitism is the definition of antizionism; when is criticism of Israel legitimate, ...
The Rhymes of History with Professor Jonathan Sarna
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Note: this episode was recorded before the latest developments in Iran. What can incidents of antisemitism from America's past tell us about its futu...
Dispatch From Irangeles with Rabbi Tarlan Rabizadeh
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
War with Iran is unfolding days before Purim, so Mijal and Noam step back from the news cycle to process this moment emotionally and theologically. Jo...
Clarity to Confusion: Reflections on Purim With Justin Pines & JBS
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joy and pain. Clarity and confusion. Each year--but especially now--the holiday of Purim inspires a wide array of emotions. In this special crossover ...
God, the Jews, and Israel: Three Thousand Years of History
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mijal invites Noam to talk about his most ambitious project yet: a 5-part epic series on the history of Zionism, from biblical beginn...
Soviet Anti-Zionism and the Refuseniks with Izabella Tabarovsky
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What can Russian Anti-Zionism of 1967 teach us about Anti-Semitism today? This week, Noam and Mijal speak with Izabella Tabarovsky, author of the new ...
Understanding the ICE Surge with Kate Davenport
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
At a moment when many Americans are either shouting past each other or staying silent, Noam and Mijal pause to reflect on what this moment demands of ...
Inside the American Right: Israel, Antisemitism, and Trump’s GOP Coalition
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What’s actually happening inside the American right—and how much of it is real versus online noise? Mijal and Noam talk with Jesse Arm of the Manh...
Shabbat and the Radical Idea of Rest (#1 Staff Pick)
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we wrap up our Staff Pick countdown with our #1 episode of the year. What Is Shabbat—Really? goes beyond the long list of “don’ts” ...
You Think You Know Chabad? Think Again — With Rabbi YY Jacobson (#2 Staff Pick)
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does Chabad have to offer a fractured world in 2025? On Wondering Jews with Mijal and Noam, Mijal Bitton and Noam Weissman are joined by renowned...
What it Means to be Jewish: A Conversation with Jonah Platt [#3 Staff Pick]
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Noam revisits his conversation with actor, Jewish advocate and fellow podcast host, Jonah Platt. In the episode, voted the #3 staff pick, Noam and Jon...
Jewish 2025 Wrap: Peoplehood, Polarization, and Hope
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Hugging, Hitting, and Helping: Mitch Julis on the Future of Jewish Giving
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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What Happens After We Die?
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Modesty in Judaism: What Tzniut Really Means (Beyond Dress Codes)
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Inside the Bondi Beach Hanukkah Attack with Rabbi Dr. Benji Levy
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach became the site of one of the deadliest antisemitic attacks in the diaspora in decades. Rabbi Dr. Benji Levy, wh...
The Battle Over Jewish Storytelling: A Hanukkah Conversation with Dr. Tanya White (Part 2)
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book for the Jerusalem Marathon "Return, Reconnect, and Run for Resilience" tour: sababatravel.com In Part 2 of The Battle Over Jewish Storytellin...
The Battle Over Jewish Identity: A Hanukkah Conversation with Sarah Hurwitz (Part 1)
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In preparation for Hanukkah, Mijal sits down with her friend and bestselling author Sarah Hurwitz to rediscover the holiday’s deeper meaning. Togeth...
What Is Jewish Law, Really
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mijal and Noam break down Jewish law (halacha) as a living legal system—tracing its path from Sinai to the Mishnah, Talmud, Maimonides, and the Shul...
What it Means to be Jewish: A Conversation with Jonah Platt
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Noam sits down in LA with actor, Jewish advocate and fellow podcast host, Jonah Platt, to talk about identity, Israel, Hollywood, and why October 7 tu...
Who Are Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews in the United States? With Dr. Mijal Bitton
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mijal and Noam dive into the first national study of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews in the United States. The study was directed by Dr. Mijal Bitton at N...
How We Endure: A Conversation for Uncertain Times
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Eli Sharabi: Surviving Hamas and Choosing Life (Special Crossover)
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How It Feels to be Israeli Right Now: A Conversation with Sarah Tuttle-Singer (Special Crossover)
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Sukkot: Finding Joy in Uncertain Times (Re-release)
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Sukkot begins, Mijal and Noam revisit a favorite episode about what it really means to live with fragility and joy. From stepping into temporary hu...
Shabbat and the Radical Idea of Rest
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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The Art of Forgiveness with Professor Moshe Halbertal
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Jewish Lifecyle 101
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Why Do Jews Pray Like That?
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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What even is Judaism?
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Holocaust Education is Broken. Dara Horn knows how to fix it (Re-release)
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mijal and Noam sit down with award-winning author Dara Horn (People Love Dead Jews) to tackle one of the most urgent questions today: What’s wrong w...
Unpacking Antisemitism with Haviv Rettig Gur (Re-release)
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this re-release of one of our most popular episodes, Noam Weissman and Mijal Bitton speak with journalist Haviv Rettig Gur about the history, ideol...
Rabbi David Wolpe on How to Keep Jewish Unity Alive (Re-release)
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a year of division, can Jewish unity still hold? In this special re-release of Wondering Jews, Mijal Bitton sits down with Rabbi David Wolpe for a...
If You Love Israel, Why Don’t You Live There? (Re-release)
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In one of the most talked-about episodes of Wondering Jews, Mijal Bitton and Noam Weissman dive into the emotional and complicated questions facing J...
You Think You Know Chabad? Think Again — With Rabbi YY Jacobson
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does Chabad have to offer a fractured world in 2025? Mijal Bitton and and Noam Weissman are joined by renowned Chabad scholar and speaker Rabbi Y...
The Mamdani Moment: NYC Jews Confront a Political Shift
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be Jewish in NYC after Zohran Mamdani’s surprising victory in New York's Democratic mayoral primary? In this candid and passion...
Building Jewish Community in an Age of Cancel Culture with Zibby Owens
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mijal Bitton and Noam Weissman sit down with award-winning author and media entrepreneur Zibby Owens to explore what it means to publicly embrace Jewi...
When Music Turns Into a Weapon
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the artists we love express hatred toward Israel—or Jews ? This week, hosts Mijal Bitton and Noam Weissman confront this issue, f...
Unpacking Antisemitism with Haviv Rettig Gur
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(Note: this episode was recorded before Mamdani's victory in the Democratic primary of the NYC mayoral election.) Journalist and historian Haviv Rett...
Raw Reflections on 12-Days That Changed Everything
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mijal and Noam break down the emotional and spiritual aftermath of the last twelve days of war that mainstream media is missing. Moving beyond geop...
From Spies to Zionists: What the Torah Teaches us about Courage Today
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Noam and Mijal pause the punditry and explore how ancient biblical wisdom offers profound guidance for navigating the uncertainty, fear, and complexit...
On the Ground in Tel Aviv during a Historic Week with Rabbi Joe Schwartz
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mijal and Noam sit down with Rabbi Joe Schwartz in Tel Aviv as Israel faces an unprecedented war with Iran. With missiles falling and sirens wailing...
Facing an Existential Threat: Why Israel Struck Iran Now with Yaakov Katz
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this urgent crossover episode of Wondering Jews and Unpacking Israeli History, Noam Weissman is joined by military analyst and author Yaakov Katz ...
War, Grief, and Zionism: A Conversation with Ambassador Yechiel Leiter
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Noam and Mijal are joined by Dr. Yechiel Leiter, Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S. and grieving father o...
Zionism and Anti-Zionism: Defining Our Terms (Re-release)
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mijal and Noam revisit their conversation about Zionism, anti-Zionism, and Jewish identity—framed by the recent murder of two Israeli embassy staffe...
BONUS Shavuot Learning: Ruth's Quiet Revolution with Rabbi Joe Wolfson and Mijal
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mijal was so inspired by her conversation with Noam on the meaning of Shavuot that she decided to dive even deeper in this bonus episode on the Book ...
More than Just Cheesecake: Why Shavuot Is the Most Underrated Holiday
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mijal and Noam explore why Shavuot often feels like the “forgotten” Jewish holiday. Is it just about cheesecake, or is there a deeper reason it re...
A Special Message from Mijal and Noam About the Tragic D.C. Shooting
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of the antisemitic attack that took the lives of Yaron Lashinsky and Sarah Milgram outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C., Noam and M...
Negotiating Empires: What Can the Israeli Government Learn from Tanach? Rabbi Alex Israel
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mijal sits down with Rabbi Alex Israel—beloved Tanakh educator, podcaster, and Israeli thought leader—for a sweeping conversation that bridges bib...
Reconsidering Lag Ba'Omer with Yael Dworkin– A Holiday of Mysticism, Love, and Friendship
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s with the bonfires, bows and arrows, and mystical vibes of Lag Ba’Omer? In this episode, Noam sits down with Yael Dworkin, a Judaic studies ...
A Message for our Listeners
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everybody, this is Michael, the new producer for Wondering Jews. There's no new episode today, but tomorrow, we have a brand new one with Noam and...
Ask Us Anything: Zionism, Israel, and the Books We Love
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mijal and Noam have asked you to get in touch. This week, they are answering some of your questions, straight from their inbox. From unpacking the la...
BONUS: What the Heck Is the World Zionist Congress and Why Am I Being Asked To Vote? With WZC President Tova Dorfman
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how Diaspora Jews help decide the fate of a $1 billion fund in Israel? Join Noam Weissman and special guest Tova Dorfman, President of t...
Feeling Hopeful This Yom Haatzmaut with Haviv Rettig Gur
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrate Israel’s 77th birthday, as Mijal Bitton and Noam Weissman welcome Times of Israel political correspondent Haviv Rettig Gur for a candid Yo...
Holocaust Education is Broken. Dara Horn Knows How We Can Fix It
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Yom HaShoah special, Mijal and Noam sit down with Dara Horn, acclaimed author of People Love Dead Jews, to discuss Holocaust education and why...
Special Crossover: The Star of David (Jewish History Nerds)
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Wondering Jews is sharing an episode from another great podcast produced by Unpacked: Jewish History Nerds. We hope you'll listen to the pr...
A Passover Conversation with Rabbi Wolpe: Jewish Solidarity & Survival In a Difficult Year
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Passover episode, Mijal is joined by Rabbi David Wolpe to explore why Pesach continues to resonate so deeply with Jews around the worl...
Why I’m Not a Jew of Color: Mijal Bitton Unpacks Her Controversial Essay
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mijal and Noam take a deep dive into race, identity, and what it means to be a Jew of color in the United States today. The episode centers on Mijal B...
Faith Without Halacha? Jewish Practice in the Modern World
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be a person of faith in Judaism, especially if you're not fully observant of Jewish law? Mijal and Noam tackle the question: Does...
What We’ve Lost In Modernity: A Conversation with Sarah Hurwitz on Faith
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode in the miniseries, “Faith on Faith,” Mijal Bitton sits down with special guest, speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz, to explore the m...
Where Was God?: Purim and Post-Holocaust Theology with Tanya White
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, host Mijal Bitton kicks off a new mini-series, “Faith on Faith,” by diving deep into Jewish theology, post-Holocaust faith, and the sto...
The Weaponization of International Law with Natasha Hausdorff
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mijal and Noam sit down with barrister and legal expert Natasha Hausdorff to explore the weaponization of international law, the ICC and UN's stance o...
Exploring Religious Zionism with Yair Ettinger
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mijal and Noam dive into the complexities of religious Zionism in Israel with renowned journalist, Yair Ettinger. They explore the historical roots of...
Should Jews Move to Israel?: Zionism, Aliyah, and Jewish Identity
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mijal and Noam dive into the existential question of Diaspora Jews: Should Jews move to Israel? Mijal and Noam engage in a thought provokin...
Is "Zionism" Dead?: Re-Defining Identity in 2025
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mijal and Noam are back with a provocative conversation about the term Zionism and what it means to be a Zionist today. They explore whether the term ...
A Journey through Zionism: Identity, Politics and Faith #1 Listener Pick (Re-release)
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are re-releasing the top episode chosen by Wondering Jews' loyal listeners. Mijal and Noam are joined by special guest Rabbi Joe Schwart...
Wondering about Zionism with Haviv Rettig Gur : #1 Staff Pick (Re-release)
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering Jews is marking its first birthday with the re-release of the Unpacked staff's all time favorite episode. Mijal and Noam talk to friend and ...
Meghan McCain on Antisemitism and Politics: Live from the JFNA: #2 Staff Pick (Re-release)
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach our one-year anniversary, we’re counting down the top five episodes from our first year, as chosen by the team at Unpacked. This week...
Campus Encampments and Jewish Identity: #3 Staff Pick (Re-release)
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mijal and Noam are back with the countdown to Wondering Jews' first birthday. In the third staff pick of the year's top episodes, they revisit an inte...
Haredim and the Israeli Army: #4 Staff Pick (Re-release)
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The countdown to Wondering Jews' first birthday continues with number 4, Haredim and the Israeli Army. In this episode, Mijal and Noam delve into the ...
Can ChatGPT replace my Rabbi?: #5 Staff Pick (Re-release)
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This New Year's Day, Mijal and Noam introduce our “Top 5 Staff Picks” in a special countdown to Wondering Jews' first birthday. They reflect on 20...
Unpacking Hanukkah: History, Miracles, and the Meaning of Light
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why is Hanukkah so beloved by Jews worldwide? What’s the deeper significance of the miracle of the oil and the fight for Jewish identity? Join Mijal...
Speaking to the Soul: Yirmiyahu Danzig's Journey Through Identity, Empathy and Dialogue
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Mijal and Noam are joined by educator, storyteller, and influencer, Yirmiyahu Danzig, known as That_Semite. Yirmiyahu has millions of followers ...
Does Interfaith Dialogue Work After 10/7?
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rabbi Yehuda Sarna, a leader with diverse roles spanning Jewish community engagement, joins Mijal and Noam for a thought-provoking conversation about ...
What Do Trump’s Picks Mean For Jewish America?: with Ted Deutch of the AJC
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Mijal and Noam sit down with Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) and former U.S. Congressman, for an insightful discussion on...
What Are We Thankful For? Personal Reflections from Mijal and Noam
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Mijal and Noam explore themes of gratitude along with Jewish and American identity. As Thanksgiving approaches, they share personal reflections,...
Elon Gold: Laughing through Faith, Identity, and Resilience
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and actor Elon Gold joins Mijal and Noam to talk about Jewish identity, cultural pride, and the impact of antisemitism on Jewish life today. ...
Meghan McCain on Antisemitism and Politics: Live from the JFNA
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In their first live episode, hosts Mijal Bitton and Noam Weissman talk to Meghan McCain—author, former co-host of The View, and podcast host. The co...
The Jewish Vote and Preserving Democracy with Lauren Markoe
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Mijal Bitton and Noam Weissman welcome Lauren Markoe, news editor of The Forward, to discuss polls and trends among Jewish voters, many of whom ...
Navigating Israel, Identity, and Empathy in a Changing World
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Mijal and Noam explore the podcast's mission: to discuss and try to understand the complexities within the Jewish world. They talk about an ongo...
What Lies Ahead for Israel with Haviv Rettig Gur
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Finding Joy in Sukkot and Beyond
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Anniversary of October 7th with Amir Tibon
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Mijal Bitton and Noam Weissman sit down with Israeli journalist and survivor of October 7th, Amir Tibon, in a special episode commemorating the ...
Rosh Hashanah Reflections: Joy, Grief, and Solidarity
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Remembering Carmel, Ori, Hersh, Eden, Alexander, and Almog
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since Oct. 7, the Jewish world has been collectively mourning — especially for the hostages still held captive in Gaza. Last week, we received the t...
New episodes coming soon!
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 fr...