The Long Path Podcast

In this season finale of The Long Path, Amitai Freiman looks back on a season of meaningful conversations with some of the most thoughtful voices in the Jewish world today — educators, activists, leaders, scholars, and changemakers who are all asking the same essential question: What does the future of the Jewish people look like, and what is our responsibility in shaping it? From the aftermath of...

In this episode of The Long Path, we sit down with Dr. Logan Levkoff to talk about one of the hardest challenges many Jewish parents are facing today: how do we prepare our kids for a world that suddenly feels very different after October 7th? We discuss why so many parents felt emotionally and intellectually underprepared for the conversations that followed, how social media changed the way kids...

In this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with Matan Yaffe of El Hadegel for a wide-ranging conversation about the current state of Israeli politics, the future of Zionism, and what it actually means to build a stronger Jewish future in practice. We dive into Matan’s idea of the “Zionist toolbox” — the skills, values, institutions, and actions needed to move Zionism from slogans into r...

Jewish education is at a crossroads. In this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with David Bryfman, CEO of The Jewish Education Project, to talk about the current state of Jewish education and why so many educators are leaving the field. What’s driving the talent drain? What are the structural challenges Jewish schools and institutions are facing? And most importantly, what needs to cha...

What can a collection of artifacts teach us about the founding of the Jewish State? In this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with David Matlow, founder of The Herzl Project and the owner of the world’s largest private collection of Theodor Herzl memorabilia, to explore the origins of Zionism and the story behind the founding of the State of Israel. Through rare artifacts and historica...

Identity, belonging, and what it means to be Jewish in the diaspora. In this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with Amy Albertson to explore her personal journey navigating Jewish identity after growing up in an interfaith family, spending six years living in Israel, and ultimately shaping her own relationship with Judaism. Amy shares how her background influenced the way she understan...

In this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with Adela Cojab to discuss one of the most consequential civil rights battles affecting Jewish students in the United States today. Adela shares the story behind her landmark lawsuit against New York University (NYU) and explains how it became a pivotal case in the fight to apply Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to protect Jewish students faci...

What does the future of Jewish thought look like in the 21st century? And how should Jewish communities around the world think about Zionism, identity, and leadership after October 7th? In this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with David Hazony, the Director of the Z3 Institute, to explore some of the biggest intellectual and cultural questions facing the Jewish world today. A leading...

What is really happening with Zionism among Jews today? In this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with Mimi Kravetz, Chief Impact and Growth Officer at the Jewish Federations of North America, where she leads research and strategy on Jewish identity, engagement, and attitudes toward Israel across North America. Together, we break down the recent JFNA poll data showing a surge in Zionis...

The Red-Green Alliance Explained | Hussein Mansour & Izabella Tabarovsky | The Long Path PodcastIn this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we explore the idea often referred to as the “Red-Green Alliance” — the ideological convergence between elements of the radical left and Islamist political movements. Joining us are Hussein Aboubakr Mansour and Izabella Tabarovsky, two thinkers who approach...

Alice Miller on Breaking Barriers, Humanitarian Aid, and Keeping Your Heart Open | The Long Path PodcastIn this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with Alice Miller — humanitarian leader, aerospace engineer, and the woman behind one of the most important legal battles for gender equality in Israel. Alice first became known for her landmark petition to the Israeli Supreme Court that open...

Dr. David Hasan on Healing, October 7th & Founding the Gaza Children’s Village | The Long Path PodcastIn this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we speak with Dr. David Hasan, a neurosurgeon and founder of the Gaza Children’s Village, about his journey from medicine to humanitarian leadership. Dr. Hasan reflects on his early years as a young man trying to understand the complexities of the Isra...

Shanie Reichman on the Future of the Two-State Solution, Visionary Leadership & Lessons from the Settler Movement | The Long Path PodcastIn this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with policy leader and strategist Shanie Reichman for a thoughtful conversation on the future of Israel, Zionism, and the possibility of a two-state solution. We discuss what a realistic path forward might...

In this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with Israeli public leader and social innovator Rachel Azaria known for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of Israeli society. We discuss the internal tensions shaping Israel today, the evolving role of the Haredi community, economic resilience and social mobility, and Rachel’s work with HaOgen for Reservist Families, Israel’s the larges...

How are LGBTQ+ Jews navigating today’s overlapping crises in Israel and in America? In this Z3 Podcast episode, Rabbi Amitai Fraiman speaks with Hila Peer and Asher Gellis about the impact of rising antisemitism and anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment at a moment when community feels both more fragile and more essential than ever. The aftermath of October 7 saw rising tensions around LGBTQ+ identity in Jewish a...

What does it mean to belong to the Jewish people in an era of deepening division? In this thought-provoking episode of the Z3 Podcast, host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman is joined by Rabbi Shai Held and Dr. Mijal Bitton as they dive into an expansive conversation on Jewish identity, communal leadership, and the challenges of navigating ideological diversity, especially in the wake of October 7. Together, t...

In this episode of the Z3 Podcast, host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman sits down with Eli Bar-On, founder of MENA2050 and a former senior legal advisor in the Israeli government, and Wydiane Djaidi, a Moroccan lawyer and international development expert, to explore a bold vision for the future of the Middle East and North Africa. Together, they delve into how MENA2050 is bringing together Israelis, Palestin...

Jewish summer camp in the US is, for many, a key moment of rooting in Jewish identity that informs the path of young Jews for the rest of their lives. In this episode of the Z3 Podcast, Rabbi Amitai Fraiman is joined by Dr. Shelley Kedar of the Jewish Agency for Israel and Michael Schlank , CEO of NJY Camps. Together, they explore how bringing together Jews from Israel and America, across backgrou...

In this episode of the Z3 Podcast, host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman is joined in conversation with Alana Newhouse and Ani Wilcenski from Tablet Magazine for a candid, cross-generational conversation on the role of Jewish journalism post-Oct. 7. Together they explore how independent Jewish media can reclaim agency in an age of disinformation, rising antisemitism, and eroding trust in legacy news. At a tim...

In this episode of the Z3 Podcast, host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman is joined by Rebecca Guzman and Shanie Reichman, contributing authors to the book Young Zionist Voices, for a candid conversation about how the younger generations experiences Israel, Zionism, and Jewish identity. What does it take to build understanding between generations, and how can we stay in relationship even when we don’t see eye...

In this episode of the Z3 Podcast, Host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman, Chuck Freilich, and Maggie Feldman-Piltch discuss the evolving concept of national security in the context of Israel and the United States. From the impact of October 7 to the evolving nature of warfare, they dive into the tensions, values, and deep strategic ties between the U.S. and Israel. They explore what keeps nations safe today b...

In this episode of the Z3 Podcast, artists Vanessa Hidary and Neshama Carlebach reflect on how their creative work and personal identities have been transformed in the wake of October 7. They share how their art has shifted toward activism, shaped by grief, urgency, and deep connection to their communities. The conversation explores the evolving role of Jewish artists, the contrasts between diaspo...

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of the Z3 Podcast! In this conversation, Z3 Founding Director Rabbi Amitai Fraiman speaks with Rabbi Dr. Laura Novak-Winer and Robbie Gringras about the evolving landscape of Israel education, particularly in the wake of the events of October 7, 2023. Each of them discusses the goals of Israel education, emphasizing the importance of knowing Israel in a nuanced way r...

In this third powerful conversation in our special video series, Z3 host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman sits down with Gazan-American activist Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib to tackle the intricate layers of identity, misinformation, and hope in the Israel-Gaza conflict. They begin with Ahmed’s insights into life under Hamas rule in Gaza, sharing the day-to-day struggles of Palestinians caught in the crossfire. The c...

In this special episode of the Z3 Podcast, host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman is joined by two guests involved with Jewish life at UC Berkeley: Rav Maya Zinkow, Campus Rabbi, and Dr. Masua Sagiv, Koret Visiting Assistant Professor of Jewish and Israel Studies and Senior Faculty member at the Shalom Hartman Institute. In this roundtable discussion, all three reflect on their recent visits and experiences in...