Wondering Jews with Mijal and Noam
Episodes
A Journey Through Zionism: Identity, Politics, and Faith
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mijal and Noam are joined by special guest Rabbi Joe Schwartz, director of Makom, the Israel Education Laboratory of the Jewish Agenc...
Tisha B'Av: A reflection of Jewish history and unity
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Noam and Mijal as they explore the significance of Tisha B’Av, a day of mourning for the Jewish people. They discuss its historical roots, incl...
Haviv Rettig Gur Emergency Episode: The Druze, Hezbollah, and Ismail Haniyeh
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Noam and Mijal are joined by returning guest Haviv Rettig Gur to discuss current events unfolding in Israel. The conversation dives i...
Can Summer Camp Complete Your Education?
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you had to pick just one educational experience, would it be... camp? Join Mijal and Noam as they chat with Mac Lindner, Director of Camp Young Jud...
Political Polarization: Can We Heal?
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Mijal and Noam discuss the growing polarization and hostility between Republicans and Democrats. With the two sides feeling mo...
Special episode: Paths to peace with Chloe Valdary
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a special conversation with Chloe Valdary, founder of Theory of Enchantment, a New York-based organization that has arisen as an alternat...
The American Dream: A Personal Reflection
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Fourth of July, Mijal reflects on what America means to her as an immigrant from Uruguay. Through her personal history, she delves into the power...
What does Judaism mean to you?
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Judaism impacts each and every person differently. Embark on a heartfelt journey with Mijal and Noam as they delve into the heart of Jewish tradition ...
Can ChatGPT replace my Rabbi?
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can ChatGPT answer Jewish legal questions? Can Siri provide spiritual guidance? Will AI replace rabbis? Mijal and Noam discuss the evolving role of ra...
Cultural Crossroads: Exploring Sephardic and Ashkenazi Communities
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does your cultural heritage mean to you? Join Mijal and Noam for a personal discussion about the differences between Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jewi...
Unraveling the Complexities of Yom Yerushalayim
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Few holidays in Israel are as complex as Yom Yerushalayim. Mijal and Noam explore the significance of Yom Yerushalayim, reflecting on the Six-Day War,...
Special Episode: Wondering about Zionism with Haviv Rettig Gur
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does Zionism mean to you? What does it mean to the Jewish people and the world at large? Noam and Mijal welcome special guest journalist Haviv Re...
Navigating Faith and Judaism
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faith is a complicated topic — one that many people struggle with. But what do Jewish philosophers say about faith? And how does Judaism approach be...
Campus Encampments and Jewish identity: What Happens Now?
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mijal and Noam delve into the complexities of the Pro-Palestinian student encampments, student activism, the emotional and social dynamics within thes...
Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haatzmaut in the wake of Oct. 7
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This year, Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haatzmaut will feel unlike any other year. Noam and Mijal address the days' significance in the wake of Oct.7, highli...
Resilience Amidst Remembrance: Navigating Holocaust Education
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the Holocaust being one of history's darkest chapters, how do you educate future generations to ensure such horrors never happen again? Join Noam...
The Timeless Story of Exodus: Beyond the Passover Haggadah
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Exodus is one of the most significant pieces of history that is still relevant to this day. Join Mijal and Noam as they dive deep into th...
How Is This Passover Different?
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Normally we ask, how is this night different than all over nights. This year, we have to ask - how is this Passover different than all over Passovers?...
Senator Lieberman and Professor Kahneman: Reflections
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, the Jewish world lost several giants, including Professor Daniel Kahneman, a leading scholar of behavior economics, and Senator Joseph Lieb...
Haredim and the Israeli Army
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The battle over whether Haredim should be mandated to serve in the IDF, like the rest of Jewish Israel, is not a new one. But the debate was brought t...
Purim In A Post-10/7 World
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Right after 10/7, public intellectual Micha Goodman wrote, “We weren't attacked by a local militia. We were attacked by the Persian Empire. We were ...
ChatGPT on Shabbat: Technology vs Tradition
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mijal and Noam explore the potential ways communal Shabbat observance could evolve, for better or worse, in a technologically advanced real...
Curb Your Antisemitism
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mijal and Noam explore the complex relationship between anti-Zionism and antisemitism and discuss whether or not they're one and the same. ...
Zionism and Anti-Zionism: Defining Our Terms
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many terms surrounding Jewish identity today that sometimes... it can get overwhelming. We end up using different definitions and speakin...
Dual Allegiance: Exploring American Zionism
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you be both a proud Zionist and a proud American, or do you have to pick sides? Join Noam and Mijal as they tackle this decade long debate, explor...
DEI At A Crossroads: The Jewish Perspectives
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably heard about DEI - diversity, equity, and inclusion. You might already have an opinion about DEI - is it necessary to change the univer...
Antisemitism: Will Jews Always Be the Other?
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of "Wondering Jews," hosts Noam and Mijal explore the nature, history, and implications of antisemitism. They grapple with ques...
Disagreeing with Love
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Noam Weissman and Mijal Bitton as they explore the complexities of addressing sensitive questions within the Jewish community. In this engaging c...
Trailer: Wondering Jews with Mijal and Noam
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mijal Bitton and Noam Weissman are two of the most dynamic, interesting, and thought-provoking Jewish leaders today. Two seasoned educators who love t...