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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 min
The Morning News ExpressSarah Hurwitz, Owner of Colonial JewelersOwner of Colonial Jewelers, Sarah Hurwitz joins Bob Miller and Chris Michaels to talk about being a 4th generation business owner and their upcoming "Wedding Walk" event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-0312 min
Identity/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 min
Wondering 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 HurwitzWatch this episode on YouTube @BeingJewishPodcast Like many American Jews, formal religious education for Sarah Hurwitz ended with her Bat Mitzvah at age 13. But after an unbelievable career as a Speechwriter for some of the nation’s most influential Democratic leaders (including Hilary Clinton, President Barack Obama, and First Lady Michelle Obama), she found herself searching for a deeper meaning in life, only to discover that Judaism held all the wisdom for which she was looking– It was Here All Along, which is what Hurwitz named her brilliant book about her Jewish journey, the focus of her deep...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
The Chaos CoordinatorsDiamonds Are This Girl's Best FriendThis week, Patrick and Kyla are joined by Sarah Hurwitz Robey, the President at Colonial Jewelers. Sarah talks about the legacy of Colonial Jewelers in Frederick, her own experience in the jewelry industry, and the process of shopping for engagement rings. Find Colonial Jewelers at www.colonialjewelers.com or on Instagram or Facebook @colonialjewelers If you love our show, follow us on Facebook: The Chaos Coordinators Podcast Instagram: The Chaos Coordinators Podcast TikTok: TheChaosCoordinatorsPod www.thechaoscoordinatorspodcast.com2024-01-2648 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 min
Meant 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