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Jewish Original MediaSitting Down With: Kalman Gavriel, The Jerusalem ScribeWelcome to a new series we are calling "Sitting Down With..." where we speak for 20 minutes (max) with unique and well-spoken individuals in Israel.
First up is our good friend, Kalman Gavriel aka @thejerusalemscribe. Through his unique perspectives and expertise in the ancient craft, Kalman brings the Torah to life in his art. We spoke about all things Torah inspiration, Chanukah, and the different intentions Jews can have at this difficult time we find ourselves in now.
Follow him on social media and make sure to visit his store in the Old City of Jerusalem on your next visit.
2024-01-0917 min
Jewish Original MediaEliyahu Pereira on Spiritual Resistance in Times of WarOur good friend Eliyahu Pereira from Two Chassids in a Pod & The Alshech Academy joined us to discuss different spiritual efforts that can be made to help the Jewish people and Israel in this difficult time of war.
Eliyahu is raising money to cook and deliver premium Shabbat food for our soldiers stationed on the northern border with Lebanon. Details to donate below! đđ˝Our boys defending us on the frontlines need Shabbat food!Last week @elio47kitov sat with us to speak about the situation in Israel, how to respond spiritually and efforts to give the sold...2023-10-1627 min
Jewish Original MediaResearch Analyst, Joe Truzman on 2023 War in Israel / Gaza (October 12, 2023)Joe Truzman is a research analyst at Foundation for Defense of Democracies' Long War Journal, focused primarily on Palestinian militant groups and Hezbollah.
Joe joined us to talk about the recent Hamas invasion-massacre, Israel's counter-attack, and implications of a potential involvement from Hezbollah / Iran in the north.
He also contributes to FDDâs Center on Military and Political Power (CMPP). Joe has assisted non-governmental organizations and policymakers in identifying Palestinian groups and their members. He has served on panels discussing Palestinian militant group activity in Gaza and has provided evidence to investigators at the United Nations on their ac...2023-10-151h 03
Jewish Original MediaNoah Jacobson on 'Big Jewish Ideas', The Maccabeats , and a Good Old Jewish ShmoozeNoah Jacobson is the host of Unpacked's new channel, Big Jewish Ideas: "Big Jewish Ideas is well, a place for just that. Weâre going to be looking for answers and exploring the spiritual side of Judaism. Beyond the basics of how to practice, weâre more interested in why people practice it and what it all means."
Noah is also a founding member of The Maccabeats, Jewish music and a cappella phenomena from Yeshiva University.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewishoriginalmedia/support2023-07-1638 min
Jewish Original MediaRick Richman on Israeli History, Assimilation v. Integration, Zionism, and the Jewish FutureOn today's show we are pleased to have Rick Richman. Mr. Richman is a writer and author who has frequently penned pieces for such publications as the New York Sun, the Jewish Press and Commentary, to name a view. He is the author of Racing Against History: The 1940 Campaign for a Jewish Army to FIght Hitler and in 2003 starting his own blog Jewish Current Issues, articles essays, books and comments relating to Current Jewish issues. His most recent book, And None Shall Make Them Afraid: Eight Stories of the Modern State of Israel, shedâs light on the life and...2023-06-2547 min
Jewish Original MediaItamar Moses, Tony Award Winning Playwright, on the Art of Writing and his Latest Work, "An American Tale: The Musical"Itamar is an internally acclaimed screenwriter and playwright. An alumni of Yale and NYU Itamar has taught playwriting at both institutions. In 2018 Moses received the Tony Award for his work on The Band's Visit, based on the 2007 Israeli film of the same name which tells the story of a group of Egyptian musicians who get lost on their way to a concert in Israel, winding up in a small town in the center of the Israeli desert. Mosesâs writing is not limited to musicals and has written for such shows as Men of a Certain Age and Boardwalk Em...2023-05-1539 min
Jewish Original MediaRabbi Levi Teldon (@alamorabbi) on Texan Jewry, Humor & Torah, and Inspiring the WorldScreenwriter, app developer & guitaristâ all in his own head. Rabbi @alamochabad & co-founder @YJSAtx. Long Island native. Dad of 7. Rabbi at @oneandahalfrabbis
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Jewish Original MediaSEASON 4 PREMIERE: Ben M. Freeman (vol. 3) on his New Book: "Reclaiming Our Story: The Pursuit of Jewish Pride Connecting to our Judaism"Back on for the third time, we are pleased to have Ben M. Freeman back on the program. Ben is a Jewish studies educator and chief participant in the modern day Jewish pride movement. He serves as a Jewish Diplomat for the World Jewish Congress and a Research Fellow for the The Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP). A frequent lecturer on the global stage, Ben has come to serve as a preeminent leader for Jews globally, representing the intersection between Jewish triumph and tragedy, illuminating the subtle yet symbolic nuances of Jewish identity required...2023-04-111h 04
Jewish Original MediaSEASON 3 FINALE - LOOKING AHEAD TO 2023We talk new Gregorian calendar, Israeli politics, the battle between Light & Darkness, and plans for 2023. See you soon for Season 4!Â
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewishoriginalmedia/support2023-02-0743 min
Jewish Original MediaScott Cushing on Community Efforts, Jewish Rights, Israeli Politics (slightly pre-2022 election), and Future of Jews in AmericaScott is an editorial writer, political advocate, Jewish rights activist, and in the past served as a newspaper publisher. He currently serves as Special Advisor to the Nassau County Executive on the Combating Antisemitism Task Force. An active participant in local politics, holding senior staff positions for the New York State Assembly and New York State Senate for over two decades; he is an active member within Israeli and Jewish spaces throughout Nassau County, serving the global Jewish community one day at a time.
You can find all of his published work on Times of Israel here2022-12-041h 13
Jewish Original MediaAdiel Cohen on Knowing our Jewish Story, Planting Seeds, and Life in IsraelAdiel is a content creator, writer, educator, and Jewish-Israeli rights activist residing in vibrant city of Ramat Gan, Israel.Â
He specializes in issues related to Middle East foreign policy, Jewish history, national identity and has an active growing presence of a combined 70K + on Tik Tok and Instagram as @adielofisrael.
Check out all of his work here
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Jewish Original MediaTaylor Amrani Vol. 2 on Finding our Sparks of Spirituality, Emergent Inspiration, & Understanding GrowthWe are pleased to have back on a recurring guest: Taylor Amrani back on for her second time. Taylor is a coach, teacher, podcaster, and spiritual savant, fluent in the art of centering her clientele through the trials and tribulations of this thing called âlifeâ.
A social media specialist who has a wide presence on such platforms as TikTok, YouTube and Instagram, Taylor is a maven of the mainstream, who caters her content to the novices of our new digital world, offering assistance, whether itâs through one on one sessions, group classes or her weekly podcast the âl...2022-10-131h 21
Jewish Original MediaHigh Holidays 5783 with Rabbi Daniel Bortz (@millennialrabbi): On Returning, Connecting, and GrowingIn this episode, we sit down with R' Bortz to break down all things Tishrei, High Holidays, Teshuva, the Shofar, the Sukkah, the dancing with the Torah, developing a connection with our Creator, and going all in on the opportunities we have as Jews to go into 5783 with the right momentum to take our lives and the lives of those around us to the next level.Â
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Originally from South Africa and raised in San Diego, Rabbi Bortz brings a fresh approach to Jewish philosophy, Jewish mysticism and Jewish rituals.
He is the F...2022-09-231h 04
Jewish Original MediaRabbi Pynchas Brener on Venezuelan Jewry, his Show "Cafe con Fe", and Scope of Jewish HistoryOn todayâs show, we are very excited to introduce a new guest to the pod: Rabbi Pynchas Brener. Rabbi Brener is formerly the Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Venezuela, he received his BA in Rabbinic Ordination from Yeshiva University, masters from Columbia and PHD from Bar Ilan in Israel.
Born in Poland in 1931, he moved with his family to Peru at a very young age. Rabbi Brener is the author of various books on Jewish philosophy, written in Spanish and is currently the host of a Torah learning YouTube channel called "Cafe con Fe", or in English, "Co...2022-09-0953 min
Jewish Original MediaSari Kopitnikoff on Jewish Education in the Information Age, Creating Content, and Jewish MomentsSari Kopitnikoff. Sari is an author, educator and social media personality who is the founder of ThatJewishMoment, a company dedicated to preserving and informing others about Judaismâs major and minor moments, through lesson plans, infographics and merchandise.Â
A seasoned veteran of the classroom, Sari has brought her humor, wit and knowledge of the Jewish people to the forefront of her vision, explaining the value of Jewish identity and the importance of Jewish pride, every step of the way.
You can follow her on Instagram here, on TikTok here, and check out her website to see...2022-08-3045 min
Jewish Original MediaRabbi Shlomo L. Litvin Vol. 2 on Educating Jewish, Work-Life Balance, Tzfat Tales, a Niggun, and the Beauty of TorahA man who needs no introduction. The official rabbi of the Two Tall Jews Show, a fellow tall Jew himself, a recurring guest on the pod and our number one fan: Rabbi Shlomo Leib Litvin back on the pod for the second time to chat, share, and farbreng.Â
Rabbi Litvin is the director of Chabad of the Bluegrass At the University of Kentucky where he serves both the Jewish community of Lexington as well as the University of Kentucky. A Jewish jack of all trades and a true Tzaddik of our time, Rabbi Litvin continues to break b...2022-08-141h 52
Jewish Original MediaFEED DROP ft. A Bintel Brief - The Jewish Advice Podcast (Episode 10: "Heartbroken Bubbe")Today, we're trying something new and sharing a special episode of the insightfully and joyfully Jewish podcast, A Bintel Brief. Check out their upcoming episode drop on September 15 that may or may not feature a short ad about us :)Â
In this classic Jewish advice column from The Forward, two mothers dish on the dilemmas of Jewish-American life, identity, culture and politics. This episode is one of our favorites: in it, hosts Ginna Green and Lynn Harris help a grandmother distraught by the news that her daughter might not raise her granddaughter in a Jewish tradition.Â
Tema Smi...2022-08-0749 min
Jewish Original MediaWil Sylvince on NYC Comedy Scene, Identity in Comedy, and Secrets of the CellarOn todayâs episode we are pleased to have comedian and actor Wil Sylvince. Wil is a veteran of the New York comedy scene who has opened for the likes of Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle and has performed on HBO, Comedy Central and Showtime.
A contributor to "Chappelleâs Show" and Daman Wayanâs "The Underground", Wil hails from Brooklyn who remembers a New York that preceded frozen yogurt shops, banks and barista booming cafes. He has come to rein supreme, a comedic symbol of a bygone era who has come to reign supreme as an entert...2022-07-1052 min
Jewish Original MediaDr. Dovid Katz on Yiddish Literature, Language, and Defending Historical TruthsOn todayâs show we are privileged to have world renowned Historian, linguist and scholar Dovid Katz, whose list of accomplishments would take the duration of this podcast to complete.
Dr. Katz was born and raised in Brooklyn. From 1978-1997 Dr. Katz taught Yiddish at Oxford University where he founded and led Oxfordâs Yiddish studies program.
In 2001 he served as the Co-Founder and Director of Research, Vilnius Yiddish Institute at Vilnius University and from 1999-2010, as Professor of Yiddish Language, Literature and Culture. Since its founding in 2009 he has operated and edited DefendingHistory.com, a ne...2022-06-131h 16
Jewish Original MediaLibby Amber Walker on TikTok Success, Jewish Mothas, and Being Jewish OnlineA graduate of the University of Buffalo with a degree in theater performance and in the last 2 years, she assumed the persona of the Jewish Mother, "Sheryl Cohen", with her handle @libbyamberwalker, where she has amassed over 36K followers.
A skillful Tik Toker, talented and funny content creator - Libby is also a podcast host as well, now cohosting the SchmuckBoys Jewish dating podcast with her two friends, Marla and Maxine.
Whether its talent management, creating content, tik-toking, makin' jokes, serving as an ambassador for the Jewish community, or tackling the world of online dating...2022-05-2725 min
Jewish Original MediaCelebrating our 2 Year Anniversary + Rabbi Steve Leder on Faith, Family, Community, and Life After DeathThis past week we celebrated Lag Ba'Omer (5782) - marking two years of On This Day in Jewish History / Two Tall Jews Show  While it sounds clichĂŠ, it is hard to comprehend the 2 year anniversary of OTDJH. When everything we do involves outlining historyâs process, it can be odd to alter our thinking to focus on ours. This whole process has been an exercise in turning oneâs passion into an obligation. So much of this journey has been about appreciating that process. Thank you for being here with us every step of the way. We are excited about what's...2022-05-2353 min
Jewish Original MediaAlexandra Zapruder on Holocaust Remembrance, Antisemitism and the Importance of Bearing WitnessAlexandra Zapruder earned her undergraduate degree at Smith College and her Masters at Harvard. As a founding staff member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, she has, for over twenty years, contributed to our knowledge of the Holocaust. In particular, she is the author and editor of Salvaged Pages: Young Writerâs Diaries of the Holocaust, published in 2002 and recipient of the National Jewish Book Award in the Holocaust category. She has also penned pieces for Lithub, The Smithsonian Magazine and The New York Times.
She also, of course, has one of the most recognizable last na...2022-05-0936 min
Jewish Original MediaAuthor and Lawyer Daniel Berke on his Grandfather's Experiences Fighting in Pacific Theater (WW2), Being Jewish in the UK, Importance of Zionism, and Modern Day Jewish-HatredOn our next episode, we featured Daniel Berke - Daniel Berke is a lawyer specializing in criminal and regulatory law and has a Masterâs Degree in Criminal Justice. He has acted in numerous high-profile and complex legal matters throughout the Jurisdiction and has been interviewed in major news and current affairs broadcasts about his work and cases.
He holds a board position in a not for profit legal organization, is a member of the Jewish Diplomatic Corps of the World Jewish Congress.
He is also the author of âCaptured Behind Japanese Lines: With Wingateâs Chin...2022-05-0640 min
Jewish Original MediaSEASON 3 PREMIER: Rabbi Mendel Rubin on the Rebbe's 120th Birthday, Impact of Chabad's Digital Presence, and Reb Yoel's LegacyWe. Are. Back! Welcome back to the Two Tall Jews Show presented by Jewish Original Media and in collaboration with the World Jewish Congress, powered by the NextGenInc program. We are excited to kick off Season 3 of the podcast with a very special guest: Rabbi Mendel Rubin of UofAlbany in New York.Â
"Rabbi Mendel and Raizy Rubin and family are the directors and family-in-residence at Shabbos House since Fall 1997. The original plan in Fall 1997 was to try Shabbos House for a year, but we fell in love with it, and hope to continue here for years to co...2022-04-1445 min
Jewish Original MediaSEASON 2 FINALE: Updates + 2022 VisionThatâs a wrap for Season 2 đ
Check out some of our all time stats, top 5 episodes, and quotes from the most downloaded episodes on our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/CYmp6--Nchb/Â
Thank you to all of our guests - youâve enriched our show and helped expand our audience immensely.Â
Thank you for listening, engaging, supporting, subscribing. It means the world to us to bring you this content and we canât wait to continue doing so.Â
For those interviews weâve done and not yet released - worry not. We...2022-01-1105 min
Jewish Original MediaOld Jewish Men Guy on Jewish Humor, Best Deli in NY, and Ralph LifshitzOn todayâs show we are very pleased to have Noah Zimmerman, founder and operator of the Instagram page Old Jewish Men (@oldjewishmen). If youâre wondering why this page exists and more importantly, how it became so f*****g funny, youâre about to find out.
Zimmermanâs content, which ranges from borderline barbaric to beautifully bizarre, spans a wide continuum, casting the spotlight on older Jewish men and for a brief moment, turning their anonymity into celebrity. In addition to breaking Jewish news, creating Jewish memes and commenting on the lives of famous Jews, the page is...2021-11-1851 min
Jewish Original MediaDr. Efraim Zuroff on Nazi Hunting and Serving Justice for the UnjustifiableDr. Efraim Zuroff is a Holocaust historian, scholar and Nazi hunter who currently serves as the Director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Jerusalem where he works as the chief coordinator overseeing a global research effort to prosecute Nazi war crimes. Dr. Zuroff is the author of numerous books on the Holocaust and is the author of the Centerâs annual âStatus Reportâ which details the global investigation to track down and prosecute Nazi officers. In 2002 Dr. Zuroff, along with Aryeh Rubin, spearheaded Operation Last Chance through the Wiesenthal Center which provides financial incentives for information that will lead to the...2021-10-291h 06
VOCES Podcast by Jewtina y Co.Season 2, Episode 4: The Routes that Lead to Your Roots (ft. Meyer Grunberg)Meyer Grunberg was born in Caracas, Venezuela and moved to Miami, FL at the age of 7 with his family. Meyer is the co-founder of the instagram page "On This Day in Jewish History" and the podcast "Two Tall Jews," with his friend Isaac Simon, with the goal of documenting a 'daily dose of Jewish history' that sheds light and context to the full and rich history that is the Jewish story. Meyer is a storyteller, a history fanatic (particularly the Jewish parts), is deeply connected to Jewish spirituality, and a person committed to making this world a better place.2021-10-2221 min
Jewish Original MediaYom Kippur 5782: Reframing Perspectives and Starting AnewWe're back with another holiday special. And on this day, the holiest holidays of all: Yom Kippur. Join us as we break down Isaac's questions and attempt to enter Yom Kippur with the proper mindset - for "we are like angels".
On deck:
Yom Kippur During Times of the Temples
Why / How Is Yom Kippur Amongst the Happiest Days of the Year?
On "Being Like Angels"
Reframing Teshuva
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Jewish Original MediaBook Club: "Rebbe" by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, Part 3 Discussion ft. the Book's Editor, Jake ZebedeThe Two Tall Jews and On This Day in Jewish History have begun our first book club! Check out our discussion of part 3 featuring the book's editor, Jake Zebede who shared some BTS in the making of the biography - particularly many of the thought processes, experience with the author, and why the unique structure of the book that isn't linear (as most biographies are). In this discussion, we went over the Rebbe's 7 Virtues:
Love Your Neighbor: Focus on the Individual
Creating Fearlessness, Creating Leaders
Optimism and the Careful Choosing of Words
"I'm Also Tired. So What?": The...2021-09-141h 07
Jewish Original MediaMargot Touitou on Being Jewish (& funny) on TikTok, Living in Tel Aviv, and #GoodVibezOnlyMargot Touitou is probably everything you are not. Sheâs a Jewish-American-Israeli comedian, writer, and digital director based out of Tel Aviv where she currently works at a tech startup.
You probably know her by her Instagram and TikTok handle: @margot2e2 where she has a combined number of well over 10K followers w/ pretty funny (& meaningful) content too.Â
She lives in Tel Aviv, Israel although she hails from Denver. Margot is the host of the podcast "Kiss and Tel Avivâ: the first and only podcast about dating, sex, and relationships in the Nonstop City of Te...2021-08-3146 min
Jewish Original MediaBook Club: "Rebbe" by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, Parts 1 & 2 RecapThe Two Tall Jews and On This Day in Jewish History have begun our first book club! Â Â
First on our list the latest biography on Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe of blessed and righteous memory. Every other week, we aim to share clips of our recaps of each part as we read this incredible and meaningful book together. Â
At the same time, we have a small group of people who have joined us in reading this book together. Every other Sunday evening, we meet for about 30-45 minutes over a private Zoom to dis...2021-08-2917 min
Jewish Original MediaRabbi Shlomo Litvin on a Jew's Purpose, Clubhouse, Holocaust Education / Tokenization, and Chabad Lubavitch's Positive ImpactOn todayâs show, we are pleased to have Rabbi Shlomo Litvin is the director of Chabad of the Bluegrass At the University of Kentucky and the, âClubhouse Rabbiâ. Rabbi Litvin serves both the Jewish community of Lexington as well as the University of Kentucky. He began serving as its director in May 2015 and became the Senior Rabbi of the Jewish Study Center at the University of Kentucky in August 2016. He received his Masters in Rabbinical Studies from Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitch in New York.
Whether it's by voice on Clubhouse, pen or tweet, Rabbi Litvin contin...2021-08-181h 20
Jewish Original MediaDr. David Marwell on Josef Mengele and the Memory of the HolocaustDr. Marwell spent 9 years with the US Justice Department and served as the Chief of Investigative Research, presiding over the prosecution of Nazi war criminals in the United States. From 1988-1994 he served as the Director of the Berlin Document Center, an archive consisting of captured personnel-related files pertaining to the Nazi Party and its related organizations. He was instrumental in the investigations into Klaus Barbie and Josef Mengele, and aided in the authoring of the key reports that followed. Dr. Marwell became the Associate Museum Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum overseeing its key museum departments. Â F...2021-07-2555 min
Jewish Original MediaIlana Wolstein on Calling out Antisemitism, Online Activism, and Why its Still Scary to be JewishOn this week's episode we sit with Ilana Wolstein (@ilanawols), Jewish activist, content creator and digital media aficionado who currently works in branding and digital marketing. In her spare time, Ilana also spends her time finding homes for some of the cutest foster dogs. Online, or on the street, Ilana is a fierce supporter of the Jewish people and a strong combatant of antisemitism in all of its ever manifesting forms. Whether it's in pieces, posts or podcasts, Ilana has continued to place antisemitism at the forefront of her conscience and her conversations.Â
Some topics we discuss h...2021-07-091h 15
Jewish Original MediaAdar Weinreb on Achieving Reconciliation with our Cousins, Productive Dialogue, and a Brighter FutureThis episode features Adar Weinreb, the host and force behind the YouTube sensation, âSulhaâ which is the umbrella brand for âThe Great Debateâ and the âStanding Up the Podcastâ amongst other amazing projects. Adarâs âSulhaâ is primarily a YouTube channel with nearly 8K subscribers as of this release that puts forth impassioned debate with a diversity of opinions on a wide array of issues.
Adarâs guests largely tackle issues related to Israel, Judaism, Middle East policy, the Jewish/Israeli and Palestinian/Arab narratives, combining the history of events and connecting them to their present day challenges. The chan...2021-06-261h 19
Jewish Original MediaEli Kohn on Combatting Jewish-hatred, "British Voice for Peace", and How to Approach the I-P DiscourseOn this week's episode we host Eli Kohn - a Jewish social media star who combats antisemitism online with wit, humor, facts, and responses that will place any Jew-hater rightly in their place. On deck for this interview:
- Eli's work on documenting her grandfather's Holocaust survival story using his own diariesÂ
- Challenges of fighting antisemitism on each individual platformÂ
- How to best approach the complex discourse around the I-P conflictÂ
- A conversation on whether or not Judaism is sexist towards womenÂ
We hope you enjoy this...2021-06-1153 min
Jewish Original MediaSEASON 2 PREMIER: Brooke Goldstein on Ending Hatred of Jews and its Grassroots Potential for ChangeWELCOME TO SEASON 2 OF THE TWO TALL JEWS SHOW.Â
Brooke is a lawyer, author and human rights activist. In this episode, we break down the recent spate of violence both in Israel and on Jews around the world while trying to understand where it's coming from and what we can do to properly act on moving forward.
Born and raised in Toronto, Brooke received her undergraduate degree from McGill and her law degree from Cardozo. In 2010, Brooke founded the Lawfare Project, a nonprofit legal organization and think tank for which she serves as Executive Director, d...2021-05-3044 min
Jewish Original MediaIsrael Under Attack: 2021 Operation Guardian of the Walls, Day OneDEVELOPING SITUATION: As everyone knows Israel is currently under attack from Hamas / Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), the Arab-Jewish cities are in disarray and social media has been flaming the firestorm of misinformation that is only worsening the situation. As of this release, most Israelis regardless of their background are in bomb shelters and under threat of being killed by extremists in Gaza who have taken advantage of a legal housing dispute and incendiary lies to wage indiscriminate attacks on Israeli civilians. To be clear: What they're doing is not about Palestinian rights, this is about eliminating the State of...2021-05-1241 min
Jewish Original MediaLag Ba'Omer Special 5781 ft. Two Chassids in a PodToday is an incredibly special special: The Lag BaâOmer Special featuring Avidan and Elio, aka the Two Chassids from Two Chassids in a Pod, live from Tzfat, Israel.
Aside from being a minor yet important and fun Jewish holiday, Lag Baomer has ane extra extra special special significance for the Two Tall Jews Show as Lag BaâOmer marks the anniversary of our project: On This Day in Jewish History from which our podcast emerged. I guess you could say with confidence that a bonfire was lit on Lag Baomer 5780 that is still very much lit with...2021-04-291h 16
Jewish Original MediaNeal Karlen on the Impact of his Jewish Identity and his Relationship with PrinceNeal Karlen, longtime journalist and author whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times and The Minneapolis Star Tribune. Â He is the author of such books as Take My Life, Please, Babes in Toyland, Slouching Towards Fargo and Augies Secrets. Neal has also written two books about Judaism, Shanda: The Making and Breaking of a Self Loathing Jew and The Story of Yiddish: How a Mish Mosh of Languages Saved the Jews. Neal has also taught at the University of Minnesota and Augsburg College.
Before becoming an author, Neal was a staff writer f...2021-04-2353 min
Jewish Original MediaNatan Levy on Being an Israeli MMA Pro, Future UFC Fighter{DISCLAIMER} As of the recording and release of this episode, Natan had to unfortunately back out of his UFC debut vs Austin Hubbard. Throughout the conversation, we speak with certainty that the fight was happening, but for the sake of Natan's overall career, he decided not to fight on April 17th. On this week's episode we host the only (current) Israeli UFC fighter. Out of Herzliyah, Israel - Natan remains undefeated in his professional fighting career with a black belt background in karate, kung fu, and JewJitsu. Natan currently calls Las Vegas home as he trains and recuperates from...2021-04-0917 min
Two Kosh GirlsEpisode 13: Talking History with the Two Tall Jews Show (Ft. Meyer Grunberg and Isaac Simon)For the Passover 2021 episode, Two Kosh Girls host Meyer Grunberg and Isaac Simon, hosts of the Two Tall Jews Show podcast and managers of the âOn This Day In Jewish Historyâ Instagram. Before chatting with them, we celebrate the fact that both of us are finally fully vaccinated! Joriâs already been to Disney World with her boyfriend, and shares what it was like to visit the iconic theme park in her twenties. Afterwards, Meyer and Isaac tell us about their Jewish backgrounds, how they reconnected with their Judaism, and their fight against antisemitism via their podcast and Instagram. They also d...2021-03-2948 min
Jewish Original MediaPesach Special 5781 ft. Rabbi Daniel Bortz aka Millennial RabbiOn the 5781 Pesach Special we are humbled to be joined by Rabbi Daniel Bortz aka @millennialrabbi. He is the host of the âBeneath the Surfaceâ podcast (also the title of his book you can find on Amazon), founder of Jteen of San Diego, an organization dedicated to educating and empowering teenagers, and then created SOUL X, an organization offering experiential events for adults to foster deep soul connection. Rabbi Bortz is truly a Millennial Rabbi - he loves sports and music, practices Brazilian âJewâ Jitsu, and lives everyday with the mission of infusing ancient Jewish wisdom with todayâs culture, v...2021-03-2649 min
Jewish Original MediaRoots Metals On Jewish Education, Jewelry, and Combatting AntisemitismOn the 21st Episode (not including our holiday specials), we are psyched to host Debbie Lechtman aka Roots Metals - everyone's favorite Instagram Jewish educator and jeweler. On this episode we speak about Debbieâs story from Jewish Educator to Jeweler Back to Jewish Educator (and Jeweler), the dangers of antisemitism from the Left & the Right, what is âinternalized antisemitismâ, how anti-Zionism is inherently antisemitic, future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and everything wrong with the term âJudeo-Christianâ.
You can also find Debbie at
www.instagram.com/rootsmetalsÂ
www.rootsmetals.com
www.patreon.com/rootsme...2021-03-1254 min
Jewish Original MediaPurim Special 5781: What's This Holiday All About?As the old joke goes, one can sum up most Jewish holidays into: "They tried to kill us, we survived, let's eat" and in the case of Purim, that's exactly what happened. Check out our Purim Special to hear Meyer give over the Purim story, some follow-up questions Isaac has, and a bit on customs / commandments (mitzvot) that all Jews have on Purim. Purim Sameach and an easy fast to those fasting for Ta'anit Esther!Â
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewishoriginalmedia/support2021-02-2526 min
Jewish Original MediaBen Freeman (Vol. 2) On His 1st Book, "Jewish Pride: Rebuilding a People"Our first recurring guest is the one and only Ben Freeman, Holocaust Educator and Jewish Rights Activist. This past Monday, Ben released his first book titled, "Jewish Pride: Rebuilding a People" and in this episode we took a deep dive into the contents of the book. What does it mean to have Jewish Pride? What inspired Ben to write the book? Why did he write it the way he did? We answered all of these questions and so much more. Get your own copy of Jewish Pride: Rebuilding a People on Amazon today!Â
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Jewish Original MediaHannah Grossman on Holocaust Education, Remembrance, and ActionThis week's episode is happy to host Hannah Grossman from the Grossman Project. Hannah Grossman is a Holocaust educator, journalist, opinion writer, and digital marketer. Hannah is the passion behind The Herman Grossman Project, an initiative created in honor of her grandfather, Herman Grossman, that seeks to expose the Nazisâ crimes so that they will never be forgotten and to educate the next generation about antisemitism. In this chat, Hannah shares her grandfather's story while pointing to the importance of adapting Holocaust education for a world where no more survivors are present to share their stories. Check out Hannah's wo...2021-01-2922 min
Jewish Original MediaIntroUnderstand the Jewish perspective on Jewish history.   An On This Day in Jewish History production - Isaac and Meyer are here to dive deeper into the aspects, dates, concepts, people, places, and opinions about Judaism and Jewish History that we can't full cover in our daily posts, on a bi-weekly basis. . See all of our relevant links here: https://linktr.ee/otdjewishistory   Please subscribe, rate and review. Check us out on Instagram  @two.tall.jews_show for clips and exclusive content.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewishoriginalmedia/support2021-01-1701 min
Jewish Original MediaAlice Bronstein on Silent Meditation and our Spiritual JourneysToday we are pumped to be hosting Alice Bronstein from the Beautiful People Podcast to chat about her experience with silent meditation retreats, each of our individual spiritual connections and the overall journeys that we are always on. Certainly a different type of conversation and one that we absolutely enjoyed. Check out Alice on all podcast platforms and Instagram (@beautifulpeople_podcast) and enjoy the show. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please give us those shiny 5 stars and leave us a review :)Â
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewishoriginalmedia/support2021-01-1538 min
Jewish Original MediaArielle Kaplan on Sex Journalism and the Intersection with her Jewish IdentityOn todayâs episode, we are very excited to be with Arielle Kaplan. Arielle is the host of the âBalls Deepâ podcast, with her friend Rachel Wainz where they explore topics of sex, dating, relationships while answering "all of your most embarrassing Google searches"Â
Arielle also works for heyalma as the host of âAnd God Was Likeâ, a weekly Torah portion educational series "for the Hebrew school dropout"
She has also provided bylines for such outlets as Salty Magazine, Kveller, The Nosher, and JTA.Â
Find her on Instagram @buffyfangirl94 and/or @whoregasmicÂ
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Jewish Original MediaChannukah Special 5781: What's This Holiday All About + Can Antizionist Jews Truly Celebrate Such a Zionist Holiday?And on the 7th Night, the Two Tall Jews released their much awaited Channukah Special. Tune in to get a historical summary of the Channukah events, Meyer and Isaac's personal approaches to having a spiritual experience during the 8 Days, and a special conversation on whether or not antizionist Jews can truly celebrate a holiday that is inherently Zionist.Â
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewishoriginalmedia/support2020-12-1618 min
Jewish Original MediaTaylor Amrani on Finding Common Ground and Reframing PerspectivesToday, we welcome on Taylor Amrani, @lifebytaylor. Taylor is a Mindset Coach whose primary goal is to âhelp you stop wasting your time and energy on things that donât matter and start living the life you deserveâ. In a past life, Taylor was known for going viral on Facebook with videos about Israel - here we speak about why she stopped.
Taylor shares her insight with the world online on her website lifebytayloramrani.com, Instagram by the same handle (@lifebytaylor) - sheâs a writer, a video creator, an incredibly positive vibe to have on your social m...2020-12-1130 min
Jewish Original MediaAdela Cojab on Institutional Antisemitism at NYU and Future for Jewish Students on College CampusesOn the 15th (!) episode of The Two Tall Jews Show, we sat down with Adela Cojab, Â Adela is a recent NYU graduate, published author, and Israel activist. Â As a student, she was president of âRealize Israelâ, a Senator on the NYU Student Government, Vice President of her sorority, AEPhi, and served as the official representative of Jewish Students at the UN. Adela's work has been recognized by national and international organizations, earning her designation as one of the Jewish Week â36 Under 36â Jewish Leaders of 2018. Currently, Adela is proud to continue her advocacy work as Northeast Coordinator for Maccabee Task Force. On...2020-11-2742 minJewish Original MediaRudy Rochman on Jewish Identity and True Nature of the Israeli-Palestinian ConflictRudy Rochman (@rudy_israel) is a human rights activist who has fought tirelessly for the rights of Jews and Israelis.
A veteran of the Israeli Defense Forces. At seventeen, Rudy was part of the elite paratroopers unit, Tzanchanim, and served from 2011-2013
Following his IDF service he began his studies at UCLA but quickly transferred to Columbia after it was given the designation of most antisemitic University in North America. Â During his time at Columbia, Rudy founded the Student Supporting Israel chapter and served as its President.
He has always been on the f...2020-11-1345 minJewish Original MediaRabbi Manis Friedman on the Nature of God, Judaism, and Our Purpose on EarthRabbi Manis Friedman is a world-renowned author, counselor, coach, Â lecturer and philosopher. Rabbi Friedman combines ancient Torah wisdom with modern wit to captivate audiences around the world. He hosts his own critically acclaimed cable television series, Torah Forum with Manis Friedman, host of the weekly podcast, âIdeas That Change the Worldâ, and is known as âYoutubeâs Most Popular Rabbiâ.
You can check out his site: itsgoodtoknow.org for access to a bevy of resources and even get in touch with Rabbi Friedman today.Â
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewishoriginalmedia/support2020-10-3050 minJewish Original MediaBen Freeman on Reclaiming Jewish Pride and Holocaust Education in 2020On todayâs show, we are incredibly excited to be on with Ben Freeman.
Originally from Glasgow, Scotland - Ben is a gay, Jewish, Zionist, author and educator focusing on Jewish identity, combatting antisemitism, and raising awareness of the Holocaust.
His work aims to inspire, empower, and educate both Jews and non-Jews all over the world. In the early part of 2021, Ben will be releasing his first book âJewish Pride: Rebuilding a Peopleâ - Ben currently calls Hong Kong home as the head of humanities at international school and lectures part time The Self Proclaimed âBEAR JEW...2020-10-1649 minJewish Original MediaHummus and Tech Podcast on Making Aliyah and Working in Israeli High TechEpisode 11 of the Two Tall Jews Show produced by the On This Day in Jewish History Instagram account is brought to you by Best Shot Productions. On today's show, we sat with Magali Bursztyn from the Hummus and Tech Podcast to talk all things Aliyah, world of high tech startups in Israel, and the go-to hummus, shawarma, and shakshuka spots in Tel Aviv. You can listen to the Hummus and Tech Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to learn more about the tricky world of "olim chadashim" (new immigrants to Israel) and listen to some of the brightest and...2020-10-0942 minJewish Original MediaYom Kippur Special 5781: What's This Day All About?What's Yom Kippur All About?
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This evening through tomorrow night, Jews all over the world will be dressing in white, fasting, and entering a the holiest day of the year: Yom Kippur.
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It's a day filled with pre-conceived notions and assumptions for many who are not "observant". On this special episode, the two tall Jews: Meyer & Isaac look to break down what some of those aspects truly mean and how even if you struggle with connecting to God #onthisday, you can still find a link.
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Catch all of our other episodes and amazing...2020-09-2716 minJewish Original MediaRabbi Pinchas Landis, Mark Twain, Rav Kook, Munich Massacre, and Pnina Tamano-Shata's ImpactA bevy of segments and an interview - a first for the two tall Jews. We chat about Mark Twain's "Concerning the Jews", Rav Kook's Impact on Zionism, Religiosity & Zionism, Importance of Being Resilient as a Jew, Munich Massacre, 48 Years Later, Pnina Tamano-Shata's (Israel's First Ethiopian Cabinet Member) Impact, and the Lone Soldier Program in Israel. Â
On today's episode we sat down to interview Rabbi Pinchas Landis, Director at Partners in Torah Cleveland. Rabbi Landis is a dynamic and fascinating speaker and teacher, specializing in the areas of Jewish Inspiration and Jewish History. Rabbi Landis is also v...2020-09-111h 01Jewish Original MediaHassidic Hipster Girl on Instagram Influencing and Jewish PrideEpisode 9 of the Two Tall Jews Show produced by the On This Day in Jewish History Instagram account is brought to you by Best Shot Productions. - On this week's episode, we are excited to be with Sarah aka: the Hassidic Hipster Girl. Sarah runs a super successful Instagram account by the name @hassidic.hipster.girl, is the host of the Daily Study podcast and voices the famous Sharona on TikTok. Sarah is filled with a contagious positive energy and passion for creating meaningful content. On the show, we dug deep into the woman behind the popular Instagram account...2020-09-0436 minJewish Original MediaThe Diaspora Radio Podcast on Zionism, Podcasting, and Jewish IdentityEpisode 8 of the Two Tall Jews Show produced by the On This Day in Jewish History Instagram account is brought to you by Best Shot Productions. - On this week's episode, The Two Tall Jews sit with two medium sized Jews from Canada: Sam Karl and Rae Austin, hosts of the Diaspora Radio Podcast. The Diaspora Radio is a podcast devoted to discussing all things Jews and Zionist and on this week's episode - that's exactly what we did. Â
Who is the Diaspora Radio? - 00:19-00:37
DR's Story - 01:36-3:15
Where to find t...2020-08-2932 minJewish Original MediaProf. Art Simon on American Jewry's ImpactEpisode 7 of the Two Tall Jews Show produced by the On This Day in Jewish History Instagram account is brought to you by Best Shot Productions. Â - Today we sat with Prof. Art Simon to dive into some topics regarding American Jewry, Differences of Jewish Denominations in the US, Jewish Influence on American Culture, and we ask the question: do we need a new word to describe Jewish-Hatred? Â
On the show today, we sit with one of the tall Jews' dad, Professor Art Simon.  Art Simon is a Professor of cinema studies at Montclair State University where he...2020-08-2127 minJewish Original MediaThe New State Solution, American Jews: Underdog Story, and Tisha B'Av RecapEpisode 6 of the Two Tall Jews Show produced by the On This Day in Jewish History Instagram account is brought to you by Best Shot Productions.  - Today we dive into some topics regarding the history American Jews, a chat about the current status of the "Two State Solution" - how it's being spoken about in 2020 with the recent developments, a bit about our posts on Primo Levi and much, much more! - 00:00 - 00:45 00:46 - 02:12 Nick Cannon's Book Report 02:46 - 06:08 Primo Levi's Impact 06:09 - 12:18 American Jews: Underdog Story 12:19 - 16:17 Tisha B'Av Recap 16:18 - 26:00 New State Solution  26:10 - 28:39 Bubbe's Delight2020-08-0728 minJewish Original MediaAre Jews White?, Bibi & Likud Check, and Zionism for UsToday we dive into a bevy of hot takes - how social justice has been skewed away from Jewish identity, the state of Bibi and Likud's power in Israel today, what Zionism means to us, and a discussion regarding Jews' whiteness or lack-thereof. - Thanks for listening. If you like our podcast, make sure to subscribe and turn on those notifications. Leave a comment and let us know how we did. Wanna see what we look like? You can also find us on YouTube @ The Two Tall Jews Show  -  Intro - 00:00-05:00"Social Justice" - 05:10 - 08:25Bibi & Likud Ch...2020-07-3130 minJewish Original MediaTisha B'Av Special 5780 with Rabbi Yacov MizrahiSpecial episode as Meyer sits down with his study partner and Torah scholar, Rabbi Yacov Mizrahi, to talk about the significance of Tisha B'Av: saddest day on the Hebrew calendar for Jews as we commemorate (among a bevy of calamities) the anniversary of both Temples in Jerusalem's destruction. Meyer and Rabbi Mizrahi speak about the essence of baseless hatred, the day itself from a historical lens, the significance of Jerusalem for the Jewish People, and an inside look at Hebrew Elegies (kinot) that are read throughout this day of mourning.Â
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...2020-07-3043 minJewish Original MediaInquisition, Politics in Education, Antisemitism in Hollywood & of the Word ItselfEpisode 4 of the Two Tall Jews Show produced by the On This Day in Jewish History Instagram account is brought to you by Best Shot Productions. Â Â Today we dive into some relevant topics regarding antisemitism - how it's being spoken about in 2020 with the recent developments, a bit about our posts on the history of the Inquisition and much, much more! Â Intro - 00:00-00:15Inquisition Talk - 00:16-2:00Role of Politics in Education - 2:02-6:52Antisemitism in Hollywood - 6:53-13:17Antisemitism of the Word Itself - 13:18-18:58Tidbit on Golda Meir ("Lioness") - 19:42-24:12On Jews in Politics - 24:13-26...2020-07-2427 minJewish Original MediaInterview with Noam Weissman, Sr. VP at OpenDor Media, formerly Jerusalem UIn our first ever interview, we sit down with the Sr. VP at OpenDor Media, Noam Weissman. OpenDor is the leader in online Jewish Education and the folks behind the Unpacked YouTube channel. Noam provided insights on modern day challenges of Jewish Education, the differences between Educating and Advocating, the brand shift from JerusalemU to OpenDor, and the significance of having a strong Jewish Identity.
 - 00:00-01:45 Intro 01:46-04:01 Who is Noam Weissman 04:02-07:20 What is OpenDor Media 07:22-11:10 Challenges in Reaching the Target Generation  11:11-16:54 Role of Politics in Education  16:55-21:51 Unpacking Unpacked 25:18-29:55 From Jerusalem U t...2020-07-1746 minJewish Original MediaSeinfeld Premier, Annexation Pt. 2, Jews in Sports, Debate on US Aid to IsraelEpisode 2 of the Two Tall Jews Show presented by On This Day in Jewish History  (check us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthisdayin...)
00:00-00:54 Introduction 00:56-10:00 Seinfeld Premier Conversation  10:00-14:20 Latest UN Antics in Israel 14:20-18:55 Annexation Conversation Pt. 2 19:00-22:30 Nazis are Back in Germany 22:40-30:00 Jews in Sports 30:15-37:30 Debate: US Aid to Israel - Good, Bad or Both?
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewishoriginalmedia/support2020-07-0840 minJewish Original MediaPREMIER: Mel Brooks, Annexation, Music from the Holocaust, & A Deep Dive into Tikkun OlamPilot episode of The Two Tall Jews Show. Â
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A podcast produced by those that brought you @onthisdayinjewishistory, an up and coming Instagram powerhouse of daily historical content as it relates to Jewish History, the day that it happened. On this show, we dive deeper in a long format discussion with segments and occasional guests to better understand the nuances of the concepts, people and places we merely touch on the Instagram page.Â
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Episode 001 Contents: Intro- 00:00-02:00Â
Happy Bday Mel Brooks, Larry David, and Nature of Jewish Humor- 02:00-08:30Â
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