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Meant For YouSarah Hurwitz: Chosen for Responsibility, Judaism, Israel, and the Battle Over the Jewish StoryFormer Michelle Obama speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz joins us to explore the world of Jewish wisdom she discovered beyond ethnic jokes, bagels, and a vague sense of guilt. She shares how her culturally Jewish upbringing transformed into a deeply learned, joyful identity—and why real Jewish study is essential if we want to withstand modern antisemitism. We trace how 2,000 years of Christian anti-Judaism, Nazi antisemitism, and Soviet anti-Zionism have been funneled into today's leftist campus ideologies—shaping the anti-Israel narratives dominating universities, media, and movements on both the far left and far right. Most people don't even realize they...
2025-12-071h 06
Judaism UnboundEpisode 512: Antisemitism Beyond Christian Hegemony - Sarah HurwitzDan and Lex are joined by Sarah Hurwitz, author of a recently-published book entitled As a Jew, which explores ways in which antisemitism has shaped Jewish identity -- and how Jews can reclaim their tradition. This episode is the second in a short mini-series on antisemitism, following up on a conversation last week with Daniel May. Access full shownotes for this episode via this link. If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound, please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!Join the Judaism Unbound discord, wh...
2025-12-051h 04
Wondering Jews with Mijal and NoamThe Battle Over Jewish Identity: A Hanukkah Conversation with Sarah Hurwitz (Part 1)In preparation for Hanukkah, Mijal sits down with her friend and bestselling author Sarah Hurwitz to rediscover the holiday’s deeper meaning. Together they explore the grown-up story of the Maccabees, the complexities of assimilation and resistance, and how Hanukkah’s themes echo the identity struggles facing Jews today. Drawing on insights from Here All Along and As a Jew, Sarah reflects on courage, community, and what it means to live proudly and unapologetically Jewish in 2025.
Here is Sarah Hurwitz's website with links to her books and bio:
https://www.sarahhurwitz.net/
Here All...
2025-12-0341 min
The Casual Politics PodcastEpisode 8 | Casual Politics Podcast | Trump Met a "Jihadist" in the White House?#CasualPolitics #Trump2024 #RFKJr #PoliticalCommentary #IsraelPalestineIn this episode of Casual Politics, we cut through the noise of the current election cycle. We start by dissecting the failure of the "Trump Mobile" and the MAGA movement's obsession with loyalty over logic. We dive deep into the Ukraine peace plan proposed by Kushner and why letting Russia take over might be the only option left.Things get heated when we react to Sarah Hurwitz’s viral comments on Gen Z and anti-semitism, debating the difference between media narratives and the reality in Gaza. Plus, we expose the ab...
2025-11-302h 24
The Jimmy Dore Show"Never Again" Only Means Jews! – Zionist Fmr Obama Staffer Sarah HurwitzA speech from former Obama staffer Sarah Gurwitz has sparked outrage after she claimed young Jews can't think clearly about Israel because TikTok keeps "flooding their brains" with raw footage of Gaza carnage. Critics have shredded her argument, noting she openly admits to the devastation in Gaza while blaming young people for believing their own eyes instead of Zionist gatekeepers. Guest hosts Russell Dobular and Keaton Weiss of the Due Dissidence show discuss how Holocaust education has been twisted into a justification for Israeli impunity rather than a warning against oppression. The two hosts offer a blistering i...
2025-11-241h 00
The Jimmy Dore Show"Never Again" Only Means Jews! – Zionist Fmr Obama Staffer Sarah HurwitzA speech from former Obama staffer Sarah Gurwitz has sparked outrage after she claimed young Jews can't think clearly about Israel because TikTok keeps "flooding their brains" with raw footage of Gaza carnage. Critics have shredded her argument, noting she openly admits to the devastation in Gaza while blaming young people for believing their own eyes instead of Zionist gatekeepers. Guest hosts Russell Dobular and Keaton Weiss of the Due Dissidence show discuss how Holocaust education has been twisted into a justification for Israeli impunity rather than a warning against oppression. The two hosts offer a blistering indictment of U.S...
2025-11-241h 01
DarkHorse PodcastSolo Mission: The 302nd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather HeyingIn this 302nd episode, Bret Weinstein podcasts solo, giving Heather Heying a much-needed break while she recovers from the flu. He shares his thoughts on modern marriage, discusses the troubling Italian farm-family story, and explains what Sarah Hurwitz's revealing comments mean to outsiders. To finish his mission, he answers questions submitted over X and Locals during the stream.*****Our sponsors:Masa Chips: Delicious chips made with corn, salt, and beef tallow—nothing else—in loads of great flavors. Go to http://masachips.com/DarkHorse, use code DarkHorse, for 25% off.Manukora: the most...
2025-11-221h 31Bret Weinstein on OdyseeSolo Mission: The 302nd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather HeyingIn this 302nd episode, Bret Weinstein podcasts solo, giving Heather Heying a much needed break while she is recovering from the flu. He shares his thoughts on modern marriage, covers the terrible Italian farm-family story, and explains what the revealing comments of Sarah Hurwitz mean to outsiders. To finish his mission, he answers questions that were submitted over X and Locals during the stream.*****Our sponsors:Masa Chips: Delicious chips made with corn, salt, and beef tallow—nothing else—in loads of great flavors. Go to http://masachips.com/DarkHorse, use code Dark...
2025-11-221h 36
American PrestigeSpecial - What Was Sarah Hurwitz Thinking? w/ Emily Tamkin (Preview)Subscribe now to listen to the full episode.
Danny and Derek are joined by the writer Emily Tamkin to discuss Sarah Hurwitz’s comments on the Holocaust, education, and the Jewish people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-11-2205 min
Give and TakeEpisode 309: Reclaiming Jewish Identity in an Antisemitic World, with Sarah HurwitzIn this episode of Give and Take, Scott sits down with Sarah Hurwitz—former Obama speechwriter and bestselling author—for a sharp, lively conversation about her new book, As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us. Hurwitz takes aim at the loudest misconceptions about Jewish identity today—whether they come from bad-faith critics, confused allies, or within the community itself. With her signature mix of wit, rigor, and moral clarity, she lays out what’s at stake when a people’s story is twisted, minimized, or stolen—and how reclaiming that story can be...
2025-11-141h 07
Common FaithCultural to Committed: A Journey of Jewish Identity with Sarah HurwitzWhat does it mean to reclaim Jewish identity in a world that often misunderstands or maligns it? In this episode of Common Faith, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and journalist Jon Frankel welcome author Sarah Hurwitz, former speechwriter for Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton, to discuss her new book As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us.Hurwitz shares her transformation from a self-described “cultural Jew” to a deeply engaged student of Jewish thought and tradition. Together, they explore how antisemitism has shaped Jewish self-perception, what it means to live as a pr...
2025-11-0653 min
People of the PodAmid Blame and Shame, Reclaiming Jewish Identity with Sarah Hurwitz"To me, that ark is: engaging deeply with our traditions. It's reclaiming some of what we lost when we were assimilating and trying to fit in. We have thousands of years of text that have such wisdom about the human condition, about how to be a good person, and lead a worthy life . . . What we can really do is, we can be Jews. And to be a Jew has always been to be different." Sarah Hurwitz—former White House speechwriter and New York Times bestselling author of Here All Along—returns to People of the Pod to disc...
2025-10-3026 min
In These Times with Rabbi Ammi HirschSarah HurwitzWhile in her mid-30s, former Obama speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz discovered the wisdom of the Jewish tradition she'd written off. In her latest book, she confronts the ways American culture, antisemitism and the challenges of our times distort Jewish identity — and she calls on young Jews to reclaim it with pride.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations
2025-10-2346 min
JBS: Jewish Broadcasting ServiceSarah Hurwitz in Conversation with Dara Horn and Dan Senor (Streicker Center)Former White House speechwriter and author Sarah Hurwitz is joined by all-star American Jewish commentators Dara Horn, Dan Senor, and Abigail Pogrebin to discuss As a Jew, her book documenting her quest to reclaim Jewish identity, in a program of The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center.
2025-10-221h 04
Being Jewish with Jonah PlattMaking the Implicit Explicit and bestselling author Sarah HurwitzWatch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:Jonah@JonahPlatt.comTo contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishOur...
2025-10-211h 17
International Enneagram Association PodcastStory Booth with Rosemary Hurwitz, Demetrius Parker & The Engagement CommitteeIn this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we hear brief conversations with Rosemary Hurwitz, Demetrius Parker and The Engagement Committee that consists of Linda Meffert, Sarah McMahill, Roland Legge and Nancy Markow. Rosemary and Demetrius share their origin story with the Enneagram and reflect on the Enneagram community today. We also learn how the Engagement Committee helps the people connect with each other at the conference and their motivation to do this work.Connect with us:Web: internationalenneagram.orgIEA Enneagram Experience 2025: ieaexperience.comJoin the email list: administration...
2025-10-1634 min
The DeconstructionistsEp. 211 - Sarah Hurwitz "As A Jew: Reclaiming Our Story" (pt. 2)In Part Two of our interview with Sarah Hurwitz, we dive deeper into the big questions raised in Here All Along. Drawing on her experiences in both politics and faith, Sarah reflects on the role of ritual, the meaning of community, and how spiritual practices can ground us in an unsteady world.In this episode, we discuss:How Jewish rituals and practices can bring balance to modern life.The challenge and beauty of faith communities today.Lessons from her time working with President Obama’s speechwriting team and Michelle Obama.How wisdom traditions ca...
2025-10-0633 min
New Books in Biography & MemoirSarah Hurwitz, "As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us" (HarperOne, 2025)An urgent exploration of how antisemitism has shaped Jewish identity and how Jews can reclaim their tradition, by the celebrated White House speechwriter and author of the critically acclaimed Here All Along.
At thirty-six, Sarah Hurwitz was a typical lapsed Jew. On a whim, she attended an introduction to Judaism class and was astonished by what she discovered: thousands of years of wisdom from her ancestors about what it means to be human. That class sparked a journey of discovery that transformed her life.
Years later, as Hurwitz wrestled with what it means to be J...
2025-10-0450 min
New Books in ReligionSarah Hurwitz, "As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us" (HarperOne, 2025)An urgent exploration of how antisemitism has shaped Jewish identity and how Jews can reclaim their tradition, by the celebrated White House speechwriter and author of the critically acclaimed Here All Along.
At thirty-six, Sarah Hurwitz was a typical lapsed Jew. On a whim, she attended an introduction to Judaism class and was astonished by what she discovered: thousands of years of wisdom from her ancestors about what it means to be human. That class sparked a journey of discovery that transformed her life.
Years later, as Hurwitz wrestled with what it means to be J...
2025-10-0450 min
New Books in Jewish StudiesSarah Hurwitz, "As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us" (HarperOne, 2025)An urgent exploration of how antisemitism has shaped Jewish identity and how Jews can reclaim their tradition, by the celebrated White House speechwriter and author of the critically acclaimed Here All Along.
At thirty-six, Sarah Hurwitz was a typical lapsed Jew. On a whim, she attended an introduction to Judaism class and was astonished by what she discovered: thousands of years of wisdom from her ancestors about what it means to be human. That class sparked a journey of discovery that transformed her life.
Years later, as Hurwitz wrestled with what it means to be J...
2025-10-0450 min
Chutzpod!"As a Jew" on Yom Kippur with Sarah HurwitzRabbi Shira and Hanna welcome former White House speechwriter and author Sarah Hurwitz for a conversation about her latest book As a Jew, an urgent exploration of how antisemitism has shaped Jewish identity, the complexities of modern Jewish life, and what lessons Sarah learned from being a hospital chaplain.More about Sarah HurwitzListen to Sarah on ChutzpodMake malawach!Support Chutzpod!Submit a questionContact Chutzpod!Subscribe to ChutzstackFollow Hanna on InstagramFollow Shira on InstagramFollow S...
2025-10-0159 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 210 - Sarah Hurwitz "As A Jew: Reclaiming Our Story" (pt. 1)In this first half of our conversation with Sarah Hurwitz—author, former White House speechwriter, and chief speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama—we explore her journey from the political stage to a deeply personal exploration of faith. Sarah was part of President Obama’s speechwriting team, helping craft some of his most memorable addresses, before turning her attention to spirituality and Jewish identity.Her latest book, Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life—in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There), invites readers to rediscover ancient wisdom and reimagin...
2025-09-2935 min
Boundless Insights - with Aviva KlompasJudaism Beyond Bagels and Seinfeld – with Sarah HurwitzWe want to hear from you. Send questions and comments to podcast@boundlessisrael.org.Former presidential speechwriter and author Sarah Hurwitz joins Dr. Rachel Fish for an honest conversation about Jewish identity, Israel, and how to navigate a post–October 7 world without giving in to simplicity. Drawing on her new book, As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us, Sarah explains why she avoided Israel in her first book, and why she brought it to the center this time. Together they explore how anti-Judaism’s ancient tropes seep...
2025-09-2557 min
Jewish Insights with Justin PinesSarah Hurwitz: Reclaiming the Jewish Soul from Antisemitism’s GripIn this special Rosh Hashanah episode, former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz joins Justin to discuss her bold new book "As a Jew." Together they explore how antisemitism has shaped Jewish identity—and how we can break free of its grip to uncover the divine light within, reclaiming the fullness of what it means to live as a Jew today.
2025-09-1857 min
What Gives? The Jewish Philanthropy PodcastSarah Hurwitz - Reclaiming Jewish Identity and PeoplehoodEpisode 71 of What Gives?—the Jewish Philanthropy Podcast from Jewish Funders Network, hosted by JFN President and CEO Andrés Spokoiny. In this episode, our guest is Sarah Hurwitz, former speechwriter for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, and the author of two widely discussed books about Jewish life and identity. Her newest book, As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us, challenges us to rethink how centuries of prejudice have shaped Jewish self-understanding, and why now is the time for a more confident and substantive embrace of Jewish trad...
2025-09-1752 min
The Five Books: Jewish Authors on the Books That Shaped ThemSarah Hurwitz on Reclaiming Our Jewish StoryAs Rosh Hashanah approaches - a time of reflection, renewal, and returning to our deepest selves - I can’t think of a better moment to listen to (and read) Sarah Hurwitz. Best known as a White House speechwriter, Sarah has turned her extraordinary gift with words inward, asking essential questions about how we have constructed our Jewish identities in her new book, As A Jew. Together we explore everything from why Jewish law insists on the tiniest ethical details to why “I don’t know” can be a profound prayer, and how the health of the Jewish ‘body’ depends on h...
2025-09-1652 min
Just For ThisSarah Hurwitz — As A JewWelcome back to Just For This. Each week, host Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch (she/her) interviews women in leadership about women and leadership. Inspired by the story of Esther, we feature powerful stories of women who stand out in their fields, who have stepped up just for this moment. Our guest this week is former Obama White House speechwriter and author Sarah Hurwitz. Her new book, "As A Jew," is now available for purchase. We discuss how Jewish history shapes our present moment and the power of owning our tradition and our legacy. Follow Just...
2025-09-1539 min
Totally Booked with ZibbySarah Hurwitz, AS A JEW: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase UsAuthor and celebrated White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz returns to the podcast to discuss AS A JEW: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us. Sarah shares her personal journey of rediscovering Jewish tradition, explores the history and persistence of antisemitism, and explains why reclaiming Jewish identity on Jewish terms is essential today. Their conversation touches on resilience, nuance, and hope for the future, offering wisdom not just for Jews but for anyone seeking deeper understanding.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/4gpMWQxShare, rate, & review the podcast...
2025-09-1225 min
Adapting: The Future of Jewish EducationReclaiming Our Story with Sarah HurwitzHow can educators help Jews reclaim their identity from shame, assimilation, and antisemitism, and instead embrace the richness of Jewish tradition in all its complexity? In the Season 6 premiere ofAdapting: The Future of Jewish Education, David Bryfman speaks with Sarah Hurwitz, former White House speechwriter and author of Here All Along and the forthcoming As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us. From her first adult Shabbat dinner to the ways internalized stereotypes still shape Jewish life, Hurwitz shares deeply personal insights that invite educators and parents to consider h...
2025-09-1140 min
Martini JudaismThe book every Jew should read before the High Holy DaysFormer Obama speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz on faith, identity, and resilience.
What happens when a White House insider turns her attention to Jewish wisdom, identity, and survival in a turbulent age? Rabbi Jeff Salkin sits down with Sarah Hurwitz—former speechwriter for President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, and author of Here All Along and As a Jew—for a conversation that is sharp, soulful, and deeply relevant. Together they explore the challenges of antisemitism on campus, the tug-of-war over Israel, and why “cultural Judaism” isn’t enough. Hurwitz makes the case for reclaiming Jewish identity on our own te...
2025-09-1050 min
Ask a JewWe Don't Get Us - With Sarah HurwitzSarah Hurwitz served as a White House speechwriter from 2009 to 2017, first as a senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama and then as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama. She’s with us to discuss her new brilliant book: As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story From Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us, which is a must-read for every Jew who often has mixed feelings about their faith (not that there is anyone like that), as well as non-Jews who want to understand us weirdos better. Honestly everyone should read it, or at the very least buy it...
2025-09-101h 24
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2025-09-1000 min
18Forty PodcastSarah Hurwitz: Reclaiming Judaism from Shame and Blame [Teshuva 3/6]This series is sponsored by Mira and Daniel Stokar.In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we speak with writer Sarah Hurwitz—author of the new book As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us—about what it means to be a “knowing Jew.”In a time when we often feel compelled to justify our Judaism to the world, being Jewishly educated is no longer a luxury but a necessity. In this episode we discuss:What does a proud Jew professionally associated with the Demo...
2025-09-091h 22
Identity/CrisisThe Unapologetic Jewish Story — with Sarah HurwitzWhat does it mean to reclaim the Jewish story in an era of shame, assimilation, and contested narratives? On this episode of Identity/Crisis, host Yehuda Kurtzer speaks with author Sarah Hurwitz about her new book, As a Jew, her journey from superficial Jewish identity to deeper engagement with Jewish tradition, and why knowledge and countercultural courage may be key to Jewish continuity today.
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2025-09-0951 min
Call Me Back - with Dan SenorReclaiming the Jewish Story - with Sarah HurwitzSupport Birthright Israel: https://birthrightisrael.foundation/callmebackTo register for Wednesday’s (09/10) Streicker Center event featuring Sarah Hurwitz, Dara Horn, Abigail Pogrebin, and Dan Senor: streicker.nyc/events/hurwitzTo order As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story From Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us: sarahhurwitz.net/books/as-a-jewSubscribe to Inside Call me Back: inside.arkmedia.orgYou can listen to more from Sarah Hurwitz on the Hartman's Institute's Identity Crisis podcast here: https://link.chtbl.com/Identity-Crisis-CMBGift a subscription of Inside Call me Back: ins...
2025-09-0847 minIdentity/CrisisLive at JFN: What Ails American Judaism? with Franklin Foer and Sarah Hurwitz (Re-Release)This episode was originally released on April 1, 2025
The future of American Judaism is uncertain, some even might say at risk. In this special episode, recorded live at the Jewish Funders Network Conference in Nashville, Yehuda Kurtzer, Franklin Foer, and Sarah Hurwitz engage in a dynamic discussion about what ails American Judaism, why we fear change, and what we want to strengthen and preserve for the future.
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2025-08-2643 min
Temple Beth Am PodcastsShavuot Tikkun Plenary Session - "Being a Jew Right Now - and How We Got Here"Shavuot Tikkun Plenary session with Sarah Hurwitz, in Hevruta with Tom Fields-Meyer, in discussion of her new book: “As a Jew: Reclaiming our Story from Those who Blame, Shame and Try to Erase Us,” at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 1, 2025. Introduced by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz.
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2025-06-0247 min
Jewish Crossroads: Jewish Identity in Times of CrisisFormer Obama Speechwriter Tackles AntisemitismIn this episode of Jewish Crossroads, we sit down with Sarah Hurwitz—former chief speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama and senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama—to discuss her upcoming book, As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us.Sarah opens up about how a personal breakup sparked an unexpected intellectual and emotional journey into Judaism—not through traditional religious practice, but through a deep engagement with Jewish texts, history, and ideas. She challenges the concept of “cultural Judaism,” advocating instead for a more informed, substantive connection to Jewish her...
2025-04-1942 minIdentity/CrisisLive at JFN: What Ails American Judaism? - with Franklin Foer and Sarah HurwitzThe future of American Judaism is uncertain, some might even say at risk. In this special episode, recorded live at the Jewish Funders Network Conference in Nashville, Yehuda Kurtzer, Franklin Foer, and Sarah Hurwitz engage in a dynamic discussion about what ails American Judaism, why we fear change, and what we want to strengthen and preserve for the future. This live Identity/Crisis episode was made possible by Schusterman Family Philanthropies, Crown Family Philanthropies and the Jim Joseph Foundation, featuring theme music by SoCalled and additional music by Distant Cousins. You can n...
2025-04-0142 minWondering Jews with Mijal and NoamWhat We’ve Lost In Modernity: A Conversation with Sarah Hurwitz on FaithIn the latest episode in the miniseries, “Faith on Faith,” Mijal Bitton sits down with special guest, speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz, to explore the many layers of Jewish faith, identity, and text-based tradition. Sarah, a former White House speechwriter and author of Here All Along, shares insights from her journey from political speechwriting to passionate advocate for Jewish learning and spiritual depth. In their conversation, Mijal and Sarah explore: what does it mean to have faith as a Jew? Is it belief in God, or is it faith in a countercultural, resilient civilization with thousands of years of wisdom? Sarah revea...
2025-03-1948 min
Being Jewish with Jonah PlattThe Normalization of Jew Hatred & Presidential Speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz
Watch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:Jonah@JonahPlatt.comTo contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishLike many...
2025-02-181h 05
Voices of ImpactObamas, Speechwriting, Antisemitism: Sarah HurwitzSarah Hurwitz, a White House speechwriter from 2009 to 2017, served as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama. In 2019, she published “Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life – in Judaism.”
2024-06-2440 min
mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issuesmosaic extra: Author Sarah Hurwitz on her careerIn this exclusive podcast clip, author Sarah Hurwitz tells us about her favorite chapter from her career.Want more mosaic content? Please subscribe to the mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issues podcast, available on all streaming platforms, and leave us a review/like us. Check out full TV episodes at jewishpb.org/mosaic.
2024-02-2602 minmosaic: Exploring Jewish Issuesmosaic: A Conversation with Author Sarah HurwitzIn this episode of mosaic, we speak with Sarah Hurwitz, the author of “Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life — In Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There).” She is a former political speechwriter who signed up for an introduction to Judaism class that changed her perspective on her Jewish upbringing and inspired her to share that knowledge with others. Want more mosaic content? Please subscribe to the mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issues podcast, available on all streaming platforms, and leave us a review/like us. Check out full TV episodes at jewishpb.org/mo...
2024-02-2125 min
Israel from the Inside with Daniel Gordis"Maybe this war will be called the Second War of Independence"Lt. Col. Richard Hecht, IDF International Spokesman, has been seen all over international television in recent weeks, earning kudos for his expert and frank representation of Israel during this war against Hamas. I sat with Lt. Col. Hecht in his office on an army base in the center of the country yesterday, and had a far reaching conversation with him about the various reasons for Israel’s providing humanitarian aid to Gazans, what America's unprecedented support for Israel, including two carrier groups in the Mediterranean sea, does but also does not mean, the 47 atrocity-movie which ha...
2023-11-1338 min
18Forty PodcastSarah Hurwitz and Alex Edelman: On Introducing Judaism [Books II 2/4]This series is sponsored by an anonymous lover of books. This episode is sponsored by Twillory. Use the coupon code 18Forty to get $18 off of all orders more than $139. In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to returning guest comedian Alex Edelman, whose show has made it to Broadway, and his chavrusa, Sarah Hurwitz, former White House speechwriter and the author of Here All Along, about how to introduce people to a Judaism that is both inclusive and rigorous. In...
2023-07-041h 51
Midnight Movie HouseResident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021)The year is 1998 and after learning that the Umbrella Corporation has been conducing secret experiments in her hometown, Claire Redfield is returning to expose them for their crimes. She enlists the help of rookie cop, Leon S Kennedy while her brother Chris and his team stumble upon just what Umbrella has been creating. With a fast approaching deadline, will they all be able to escape in time with their lives? Welcome to Raccoon City. Side note, Yes, I called Claire, Jill a few times and called Sherry, Sarah, I KNOW I'M SORRY OKAY EVERYONE. Buy...
2023-05-081h 39
The Mustache Mesa75 Years of History and Sparkle with Sarah Hurwitz Robey of Colonial JewelersHello, hello from the gals with the matching mustache tattoos! We're so happy to be able to bring you this chat with Sarah Hurwitz Robey, the President and new owner of Colonial Jewelers in downtown Frederick, MD. In this episode, Sarah shares her experience growing up around this longstanding Frederick business, balancing being a parent and having a career, and of course some of her favorite Frederick things. Many thanks to Listen Frederick for their continued support of our podcast. Have questions or want to suggest a topic or guest for a future episode? Send us...
2023-03-0851 min
Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov LangerRabbi Yitzi & Dina Hurwitz: Our 10 Year Journey with ALSR' Yitzi, known for being the life of the party, and his family were shluchim in California, leading a relatively normal life until Yitzi was diagnosed with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) in 2013. Despite the debilitating nature of the disease, Yitzi continued to compose music and divrei torah with the help of a special computer program. His wife Dina has been an incredible support throughout his illness, and has also shared their story with others in the hope of inspiring and providing comfort to those facing similar struggles. Yitzi's diagnosis was devastating, but h...
2023-02-181h 06
Betches BridesWhat Should The Mother Of The Bride Wear? Ft. Sarah Fluegel & Gabrielle HurwitzFallon welcomes back Sarah Fluegel as this week’s Real Betches Bride to share updates on her upcoming November wedding and budgeting journey. Fallon advises Sarah (and all brides) to factor in accommodations, car services, and tips for vendors into your budget. Plus, don’t forget those processing fees. Then, today’s expert — Fallon’s close friend & bridal stylist, Gabrielle Hurwitz — joins the conversation. She answers Sarah’s burning question: where does the mother of the bride shop for a dress that is neither matronly nor overtly sexy? They wrap up the episode with a pitch for mood boards and bridal sty...
2023-02-1345 minMeant For YouWhite House Speechwriter for President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, Sarah Hurwitz Shares Her Story and What Led Her to Write the book Here All Along Are you curious about the process of writing a speech for the President of the United States? During 2017 - 2019, Sarah Hurwitz was a White House speechwriter starting out as a senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama and then serving as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama. In our conversation, she shares what it was like to write speeches for the Obamas and the career path that led her to speechwriting. We also discuss how a decision to take a beginner's class on Judaism led Sarah down a transformational journey. Sarah grew up culturally Jewish a...
2022-12-0848 min
Chutzpod!1.26 Speak the Speech, I Pray You (w/ Sarah Hurwitz)Rabbi Shira and Joshua welcome Sarah Hurwitz. A senior speechwriter for President Obama, and head speechwriter for the First Lady, Sarah critiques Moses as a communicator in this week’s Torah portion, Chukat.
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(10:20) Interview with Sarah Hurwitz
(46:20) Rabbi Shira’s Guided Meditation
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2022-07-0848 min
Rav Ariel PodcastFeaturing Sarah Hurwitz - Here All Along: Just Try ItIn this episode we feature Sarah Hurwitz. Hear about her journey to becoming a practitioner and teacher of Jewish mindfulness.
Read her book "Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life--in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There)"
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2022-04-0654 min
DatabasEDWe and the IEP: Individualization, Accountability, and Data Standardization with Joel Boehner, Dr. Sarah Hurwitz, and Dr. Jennifer MellerToday we bring you the first segment of a very special two-part episode in which we get to speak with three guests representing all three of the focus areas that we've been working to bridge in this podcast: Joel Boehner, Assistant Director of Exceptional Learners at South Bend Community School Corporation, Dr. Sarah Hurwitz, associate professor in special education at Indiana University - Bloomington, and Dr. Jennifer Meller, Associate Manager for Special Education Consulting Services at PCG (Public Consulting Group), the vendor providing the statewide Indiana IEP (IIEP) software for managing data and documents related to the education of...
2022-02-2545 min
The REMIX JUDAISM Podcast CompanionKnowledge vs. Practice (w/ Sarah Hurwitz)Join Bobbi and Rabbi Avi as they have a conversation with Sarah Hurwitz. Sarah, A former speechwriter for Michelle Obama and the author of Here All Along, talks about the ideas in her book, learning what Judaism has to say before you reject it, and whether increased knowledge about Judaism is better than increased practice. Find out more about Sarah's book at https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/43289179-here-all-alongFollow the Jewish Living Lab on Facebook and @Jewishlab on Twitter.Theme music 'Interlude' by Tzara.
2022-02-0350 min
The StudyEp. 40: Devarim - Speechwriting & Storytelling feat. Sarah HurwitzSarah Hurwitz, former senior speechwriter for President Obama, head writer for First Lady Michele Obama, head speech writer for Hilary Clinton’s 2008 campaign and acclaimed author of Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life--in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There) joins Raviv and Rabbi Jess to discuss structure in speechwriting, the kind of Judaism they hope to practice, and how to transform study into action.
2021-07-1652 min
Nice Jewish GirlsSarah Hurwitz: The Beating Heart of an Ancient TraditionSarah Hurwitz is a former speechwriter for some of the most prominent politicians in the United States—from Barack and Michelle Obama to Hillary Clinton to John Kerry. Over the past few years, however, her path has shifted, and her work has expanded to the Jewish community. Now, as a modern Jewish thinker and author of Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life—in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There), Sarah Hurwitz shows a journey through Judaism that deeply moving and far from linear. Learn about Sarah Hurwitz's work here: https://sarahhurwitz.net/ ~~~~ Unpa...
2021-07-1341 min
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie SantosHappiness Lessons of The Ancients: The Day of RestSarah Hurwitz worked 24/7 at Harvard, and barely took time off as she built a career in DC writing speeches for first Hillary Clinton and then Michelle Obama. Sarah would even take her cell phone into the shower.But as she explored the teachings of Judaism, she began to appreciate the vital importance of the commandment to observe a day of rest, and found that sometimes doing less made her happier.Sarah is author of Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There).
2021-04-1230 min
Amado EsposoHappiness Lessons of The Ancients: The Day of RestSarah Hurwitz worked 24/7 at Harvard, and barely took time off as she built a career in DC writing speeches for first Hillary Clinton and then Michelle Obama. Sarah would even take her cell phone into the shower.But as she explored the teachings of Judaism, she began to appreciate the vital importance of the commandment to observe a day of rest, and found that sometimes doing less made her happier.Sarah is author of Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There). Learn more about your ad-choices at https...
2021-04-1230 min
Natch BeautA Spiritual Practice as Self-Care with Sarah HurwitzWriter Sarah Hurwitz, formerly head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama, is here to talk all things self-care- How do they unwind on Capitol Hill, what does Michelle Obama smell like, and how to write a dynamic speech! Plus, Sarah's Book, Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life -- in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There) and how Judaism plays a part in the daily rituals of life. Make sure you listen until the very end for a stunning reveal! For links to everything mentioned in this episode, go to www.natchbeaut.com
2021-03-181h 19
The Jewish ExperienceHere All Along, with Sarah HurwitzIn this episode Rabbi Wildes speaks with Sarah Hurwitz. She's the author of "Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life--in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There)." After a decade as a political speechwriter—serving as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama, a senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama, and chief speechwriter for Hillary Clinton on her 2008 presidential campaign—Sarah Hurwitz decided to apply her skills as a communicator to writing a book . . . about Judaism. And no one is more surprised than she is. Website: jewishexperience.org
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2021-02-2359 min
Wharton Business Radio Guest AudioSarah Hurwitz on Leadership in ActionAuthor and speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz talks about writing for other people on Leadership in Action, SiriusXM 132. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-12-2149 min
The College Commons PodcastSarah Hurwitz: Rediscovering JudaismMichelle Obama’s speechwriter takes us on her journey back to Judaism's deepest lessons.
Sarah Hurwitz was a White House speechwriter from 2009 to 2017, starting out as a senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama and then serving as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama. Sarah worked with Mrs. Obama to craft widely-acclaimed addresses and traveled with her across America and to five continents.
Before working at the White House, Sarah was a senior speechwriter for President Obama’s 2008 campaign; chief speechwriter for Hillary Clinton during her 2008 presidential primary campaign; deputy chief speechwriter for Senator John Kerry’s 2004 presidential campaign; deputy chief...
2020-10-1327 min
Things Not Seen PodcastThe Beating Heart of Judaism: Sarah HurwitzAs a young woman, Sarah Hurwitz left Judaism behind. Then circumstances brought her back, and she explores the richness of the heritage and faith of Judaism in her book, Here All Along: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-10-121h 03
The Round Table: A YVote PodcastWhat’s important to understand about Trump is that he comes across as an authentic politicianSarah Hurwitz shared the degree to which authenticity resonates with audiences, from Michelle Obama to Donald Trump. With Trump, people feel that nothing about him is hidden, which appeals to many people, even those who don’t like him. Sarah thinks it’s a response to the kind of speaking and speechwriting that has been overly polished and scripted, which is very insulting to the American people. Trump is the counterbalance to that, which works for a lot of Americans.
2020-08-2700 minThe Round Table: A YVote PodcastI always wanted wanted her voice in my headSarah Hurwitz shared that people often ask her how she nailed Michelle Obama’s voice in speeches she’d write for her. Sarah notes that what she thinks people are REALLY asking is how did you, a white Jewish woman “get” the voice of a black woman when you have very different backgrounds? Sarah notes that while it’s true that they have very different backgrounds, they have a very similar sensibility about what makes good writing and good speaking. It comes down to touching people and moving them emotionally. Spending a lot of time with MO to get her voice also
2020-08-2500 minThe Round Table: A YVote PodcastThe Making of a Great Speech—and a Great SpeechwriterAt this week’s Round Table, Inica, graduating podcaster Julianna, incoming podcaster Madeline, and Olivia spoke with Sarah Hurwitz, author of “Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life — In Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There)” Sarah Hurwitz was a White House speechwriter from 2009 to 2017, starting out as a senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama and then serving as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama. No, she didn’t write the iconic “when they go low, we go high” line but she did write a lot of other great ones! She provided us with incredible insights about how she became...
2020-08-2035 min
Permission to SpeakHow to Give a Speech Like Michelle Obama with Sarah HurwitzSamara chats with one of the all-time greatest speechwriters (she wrote for Barack and then Michelle all eight years they were in the White House, and before that Hillary!) and gets loads of delicious tips on world-changing speechwriting and room-changing delivery: what it really means to show not tell, how to start and how to structure the damn thing, and Sarah’s best advice for sounding like a real person up there and not “disembodied authority voice.” Plus they discuss her latest book on Judaism and how to be a good human. Anne Deavere Smith’s book Ta...
2020-06-241h 05
The Rabbi's HusbandSarah Hurwitz on Exodus 3:2-3 -- "When Moses Notices The Burning Bush"Joining Mark on today’s episode is Sarah Hurwitz, a Harvard and Harvard Law School graduate who served as Michelle Obama’s Head Speechwriter from 2010-17, and who has been an advisor and writer for a number of other leading Democrat political leaders including Hilary Clinton, John Kerry, and Wesley Clark as well. Sarah is also the author of the magnificent book about Jewish life, ‘Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life – in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There)’, and has been named to The Forward’s ‘50 Most Influential Jewish Americans’ in 2016. The passage that Sar...
2020-06-1528 min
Inglorious Pasterds209 - Here All Along w/ Sarah HurwitzHigh-speed Wine Heist, This Is Insane, Eat the Rich, Trainload of Sh*t, Tiger King Porn, Who Cares
SARAH HURWITZ LINKS:
Website: https://sarahhurwitz.net
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HereAllAlong
Book:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/572627/here-all-along-by-sarah-hurwitz/
JOSHUA M CASEY LINKS:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejmcasey
Blog: https://joshuamcasey.wordpress.com
PASTERDS LINKS:
Pasterds Website: www.ingloriouspasterds.com
Pasterds Twitter: www.twitter.com/PasterdsPodcast
Michael Baysinger Twitter: www.twitter.com/mjbaysinger
Matt...
2020-05-122h 11
Can I Say This At Church‽Here All Along with Sarah HurwitzSupport the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode Transcript It was my joy to speak with Sarah, actually that's an understatement. Guest Bio: From 2009 to 2017, Sarah Hurwitz served as a White House speechwriter, first as a senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama and then as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama. Prior to serving in the Obama Administration, Sarah was chief speechwriter for Hillary Clinton on her 2008 presidential campaign. Sarah is the author of Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life – in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look The...
2020-05-1150 min
The Vibe of the TribeEpisode 92: President Obama’s Former Speechwriter on Judaism, Faith and COVID-19If modern Judaism had an opening for a speechwriter, The Vibe of the Tribe would enthusiastically recommend Sarah Hurwitz.
A senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama and head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama, her recently published book, “Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life – in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There),” is arguably the best work on Judaism in recent memory.
In 300 highly engaging pages, Hurwitz gives us a thorough look at Jewish tradition, prayer, ritual and even notions of the Divine, all while revealing what reconnecting with Judaism has meant to her.
In our...
2020-03-2048 min
Search for Meaning with Rabbi YoshiSearch for Meaning with Sarah HurwitzFollowing up on her Stephen Wise Temple Center for Jewish Life appearance last fall, former Obama White House Speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz connected with Rabbi Yoshi in the latest episode of his podcast Search for Meaning. Hurwitz is the author of Here All Along, a critically-acclaimed account of her journey to deepening her connection to Judaism. In the podcast, she and Rabbi Yoshi have a fascinating discussion of the many ways that Jews in the hectic contemporary world can find meaning and spiritual value in the millennia-old Jewish tradition.
2020-02-2739 min
The Unmistakable Creative PodcastSarah Hurwitz: What Causes Us to Turn to God in Our Search for MeaningSarah Hurwitz was a White House speech writer from 2009 until 2017, serving as a senior speechwriter for President Obama before becoming head speechwriter for first lady Michelle Obama. After a tough break-up, Sarah came across an advertisement for a beginners class on Judaism. Sarah's experience was not at all what she expected but instead connected her to a much deeper meaning of life. Why do some of us find these experiences, while others not? Take a listen to find out.Visit Sarah's website at www.SarahHurwitz.comFollow Sarah's book...
2020-02-0300 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Obama Speechwriter: A Conversation with Sarah HurwitzABOUT THIS EPISODE Sarah Hurwitz is one of the most gifted and accomplished speechwriters in the modern political world. As the primary writer for Michelle Obama - and previously for Hillary Clinton - she has had a front row seat to history unfolding, and played a role in shaping the public's understanding of it. But Sarah is also a passionate Jew, and she recently focused her prodigious research and writing skills on learning about and publishing on Judaism; her book, "Here All Along," presents her argument for Judaism's relevancy and deep meaning in today's world.
2020-01-151h 01
The Easy Chair with Laura HurwitzEpisode: 230 Mad LibsThis week on The Easy Chair, it’s Family Mad Libs. From our vacation spot in The Hamptons, we play a spirited game of Mad Libs, World’s Greatest Word Game ™. The story we fill in the blanks on is “Let’s Dance”. Joining me is my entire fam- husband Sam, daughter Hannah, son Jake and his wife Jillian Vogel, daughter Rachael and her husband Will Goldstein, daughter Sarah, daughter Eliza and her BF and BFF Dan Licata, and son Micah. It’s hilarious and spontaneous and entirely unedited. Some of the word choices are questionable at best. We laugh a whole lot. I...
2019-12-3111 min
The Axe Files with David AxelrodEp. 361 — Sarah HurwitzSarah Hurwitz, former head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama and senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama, joins David to discuss her early career in politics, the art of speechwriting, and the spiritual journey that culminated in her new book: Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life-- in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There).To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-12-231h 00
the goop podcastThe Principles We Live By“How are you going to live your life in a way that is kind, and loving, and honest, and with integrity?” asks Sarah Hurwitz, former speechwriter for Michelle and Barack Obama and author of Here All Along. In her new book, Hurwitz rediscovered Judaism for herself, and today she shares some of the principles and traditions that could help anyone to create a more fulfilling life. She talks about different ways to feel spiritual, what it really means to tell the truth, and what she’s learned about gossiping. (For more, see The goop Podcast hub.) To le...
2019-12-0355 minGive and TakeEpisode 194: Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life--in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There), with Sarah HurwitzMy guest is Sarah Hurwitz. Her new book is Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life--in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There). After a decade as a political speechwriter—serving as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama, a senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama, and chief speechwriter for Hillary Clinton on her 2008 presidential campaign—Sarah Hurwitz decided to apply her skills as a communicator to writing a book . . . about Judaism. And no one is more surprised than she is.
Hurwitz was the quintessential lapsed Jew—until, at age thirty-six, after a toug...
2019-11-011h 04
Explore SpiritualityRabbi Rami talks with Sarah HurwitzFrom 2009 to 2017, Sarah Hurwitz worked in the White House, serving as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama and as a senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama. Her new book explores her deeper exploration of her Jewish faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-10-1829 minExplore SpiritualityRabbi Rami talks with Sarah HurwitzFrom 2009 to 2017, Sarah Hurwitz worked in the White House, serving as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama and as a senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama. Her new book explores her deeper exploration of her Jewish faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-10-1829 min
Call Your MotherProximity to PowerJordana talks with Sarah Hurwitz who was a speechwriter for both Barack and Michelle Obama and the sparks of meaning Sarah found from her search into Judaism that she details in her new book. Jordana also talks to Shannon about how weighing a baby on a scale is a lot like weighing a turkey, and calls Gram to find out how to make Yom Kippur have any resonance for little kids. Also, there’s talk about scooping bagels. Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Funky and Groovy" by Unique Sound "Stud...
2019-10-0833 min
The Readerly ReportHeading Into The Last Months of This Year & What To Read In OctoberGayle and Nicole discuss new October releases they are looking forward to reading, and – surprise! – a lot of them are nonfiction! (And not all of the nonfiction ones are Nicole’s picks.) We also discuss where the expression “the old college try” came from, announce a fun giveaway for our podcast listeners (calling all Jojo Moyes fans!) and check in on our (non)progress on our 2019 reading challenges.Books mentioned in this episode:Patsy by Nicole Dennis-BennThe Nickel Boys by Colson WhiteheadTalking To Strangers by Malcolm GladwellThe New Me by Halle B...
2019-10-0354 min
Can We Talk?Episode 33: Sarah Hurwitz: From the White House to the TorahSarah Hurwitz had what she calls her dream job: She was a White House speechwriter for a president and first lady she admired. At the end of the Obama Administration, she took a break from politics and wrote a book that chronicles her foray into Jewish learning and tradition. In this episode, Can We Talk? host Nahanni Rous talks with Sarah Hurwitz about speechwriting, the women of the Bible, silent meditation, what she’s looking for in a presidential candidate, and Sarah's new book, Here All Along. This is the first episode in our three-part fall author interview series.
2019-09-2728 min
People of the PodIsraeli Election Results, Sarah Hurwitz on Her New Book, Antisemitism in NYEarlier this week, Israel held its second national election in five months after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was unable to form a governing coalition in April. On this week's episode, Times of Israel political correspondent Raoul Wootliff joins us to recap the complicated election results and help us understand what they mean for Israel's future. Then we speak to Sarah Hurwitz, former head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama, to discuss how she rediscovered a connection to Judaism, the focus of her new book, "Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life – in Judaism (After Finally Ch...
2019-09-2040 min
This Is the AuthorS4 E55: Sarah Hurwitz, David Platt, and Melissa D’ArabianIn this episode meet Sarah Hurwitz, author of HERE ALL ALONG; David Platt, author of SOMETHING NEEDS TO CHANGE; and Melissa D’Arabian, author of TASTING GRACE.
Go behind the mic with these authors as they share what inspired their often unexpected—and revelatory—spiritual journeys.
Plus, discover the word one seasoned pro has been mispronouncing—albeit with considerable flair—for years.
HERE ALL ALONG by Sarah Hurwitz: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/572627/here-all-along/
SOMETHING NEEDS TO CHANGE by David Platt: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/565915/something-needs-to-change/
TASTING GRACE by Melissa D’Arabian: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/586104/tasting-grace/
2019-09-1710 minJudaism UnboundEpisode 185: An Army of Translators - Sarah HurwitzSarah Hurwitz, former speechwriter for Michelle and Barack Obama, and author of Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life--in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There), joins Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg to discuss a sometimes-overlooked question: Why bother with Judaism?
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2019-08-3047 min
How To Own The RoomSarah Hurwitz, Speechwriter to the ObamasAre you relentlessly authentic? Viv Groskop talks to Sarah Hurwitz, speechwriter to Michelle Obama (and her husband) about why it's a waste of time to memorise speeches, why improvising is bad, why women can't be angry and why, if you wouldn't say something to one person, you really shouldn't say it to lots of people.
2019-07-0532 min
European SpeechwritersSarah Hurwitz and Jess Cunniffe - Behind the scenes with Michelle Obama’s former speechwriterThe European Speechwriter Network had its 18th conference at The Queen’s College, Oxford, from 3 - 5 April 2019. The speakers included Edward Mortimer, Henk Boon, Mallika Lecoeur, Amélie Blanckaert, Kevin Toolis, Natasha Bertaud, Lewis Uwu, Richard Newman, Kresse Wesling, Dr Max Atkinson, Sarah Hurwitz and Jess Cunniffe.
2019-04-1129 min
Sixth & I LIVESpirituality and Social Justice with Ruth Messinger, Sarah Hurwitz, and Dr. Erica BrownAre you doing enough to make the world a better place? Dr. Erica Brown speaks with Ruth Messinger, an iconic social justice activist and former president of the American Jewish World Service, and Sarah Hurwitz, the former chief speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama, about the intersection between Judaism, spirituality, and social justice. This program was in partnership with the Mayberg Center for Jewish Education and Leadership at The George Washington University on March 26, 2019.
2019-04-081h 01
American PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz & Sarah HorowitzDave visits with American perfume pioneers Dawn Spencer Hurwitz & Sarah Horowitz to discuss their seminal time together at Essence in Boston from 1989-1994.
2018-12-241h 18
The Easy Chair with Laura HurwitzEpidoe159: What's NextToday on The Easy Chair: It’s a reprise of last summer’s “What’s Next,” a cryptic progressive tale brimming with intrigue and hilarity. After their beloved cat Ringo turns up decapitated on their front porch, Allison and Nick flee to a remote lake house. Allison dreams of a sparkly life of lakeside ease while Nick longs to ramp up their “business” in Chicago … or maybe he just wants to fulfill his dream of becoming a dentist. This story has it all: a pontoon boat full of twerking hot cops, champagne burps, and a coveted peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The st...
2018-08-2111 min