People Jew Wanna Know

It's the start of Hanukkah and Xmas day which is the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy a lighthearted conversation with Rachie Shnay who joins us on the pod this week. Rachie is known not only as a social media activist, but also as owner and founder of her iconic jewelry brand - Rachie Shnay. Her Mazel rings are worn by numerous Jewish celebrities! Learn about Rachie's fascinating st...

Margarita welcomes the hosts of Schmuckboys podcast onto People Jew Wanna Know! Libby Shayo and Marla Friedson have been running their pod since 2021 and talk all things Jewish life, dating and relationships. This episode is full of dating stories, dating disasters and laughter! Check out Schmuckboys wherever you get your podcasts and follow them on Instagram @schmuckboys official Support our work...

Rachelle Unreich joins People Jew Wanna Know podcast to talk about her career in journalism/writing and her award-winning book - A Brilliant Life. A Brilliant Life is the powerful, true story of Rachelle's mother, Mira - a Holocaust survivor. Spoiler alert: Brilliance runs in the family ;) This episode will leave you inspired, optimistic and eager to grab a copy. Check out Rachelle's work...

Alvah Klempt, an iconic Jewish drag queen, joins People Jew Wanna Know Podcast to discuss her career & talk all things drag! Check out and book Alvah at alvahklempt.com and follow her on Instagram @alvahklempt Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknow What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda 02:42 What is Alvah Klempt's story? 06:54 Alvah's favorite kind of drag 08...

Margarita interviews Chama Mechtaly - a Muslim-Jewish activist, influencer, and founder of the Emma Lazarus Institute of Liberty & Tolerance. Chama has worked tirelessly on instrumental policy work designed to deradicalize the Middle East and normalize Israel/Arab World relations. One such example is her contribution to the Abraham Accords. In this episode, Chama offers a refreshing, no bullsh...

Zach Sage Fox joins People Jew Wanna Know podcast to discuss his instrumental work as a social media influencer, producer, director and thought leader in the Jewish world. Zach has created some of the most viral content to come out of the Israel/Hamas war including interviews of Palestinian people in the West Bank. Learn how Zach went from being a Disney star to a media mogul. Follow Zach Sage Fox...

Margarita welcomes Nissim Black onto People Jew Wanna Know podcast in an episode where they discuss his path to Judaism, his many visits to Ukraine, and his love for music. Nissim is a black Orthodox Jewish rapper, songwriter and record-producer known for his iconic music and fur hat! Check out Nissim's music at nissimofficial.com and follow him on Instagram @nissimofficial Support our work: b...

In an unconventional turn of events, Margarita welcomes Dr. David Rosenfeld, a proctologist, onto the podcast! Dr. Rosenfeld is known as the viral Tushy Doc on TikTok. Margarita and Tushy Doc discuss all things butt & gut health, and Dr. Rosenfeld offers numerous pieces of helpful advice! Us Jews know that we need it! Follow Dr. Rosenfeld on TikTok @tushydoc and check out his practice at topro...

Hostage negotiator, Mickey Bergman, joins People Jew Wanna Know podcast to talk about his experience negotiating for the release of hostages in Gaza and reflect on his career. Mickey is responsible for negotiating pretty much all the major hostage cases in our generation, including the release of Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan, Otto Warmbier, Gilad Shalit, and the deal in Israel on November 2023 whi...

Margarita interviews Mike Indursky, former executive at major beauty brands like L'Oreal, Bliss and Burt's Bees who now runs his own skincare company - Hear Me Raw. Mike has over 30 years of experience in beauty & skin marketing, and his episode is full of useful information not only on skincare but on career building and marketing. Mike's lighthearted and humorous demeanor will ke...

Margarita welcomes Daniella Rabbani onto the podcast! Daniella is an actress, filmmaker, podcaster, and singer, with a special passion for Yiddish music. According to Daniella, "Jews don't control the media, but they did create Hollywood!" After being suggested by numerous guests of the pod, Margarita finally found a chance to connect with Daniella, and it did not disappoint! Daniell...

This is Part 2 of a two-part episode series in memory of the events of October 7th. Margarita interviews Hugo Wolaj and Avichai Koch. Hugo is a resident of Kibbutz Be'eri who now works to rebuild the Kibbutz post-October 7th. Avichai Koch is a farmer in Moshav Tkuma which is located a mere 4 miles from Gaza. We cover the lives of these two men post-October 7th and their remarkable contribution...

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode series in memory of the events of October 7th. Margarita interviews Shira Rosenstein and Eilat Tibi. Shira is the PR Manager for a NGO organization called ISRAEL-Is. One of the major contributions of this organization is their unique virtual reality film, "Survived To Tell" which takes the viewer through the sites of October 7th. Eilat Tibi is a Nova...

Margarita brings back Bradley Tusk and welcomes Zibby Owens onto the podcast. Zibby is releasing a book titled On Being Jewish Now which Bradley contributed to. Learn more about this interesting book and both Zibby's and Bradley's take on the current Jewish landscape. Purchase On Being Jewish Now in audio or eBook format now, or get it in paperback in November 2024. Follow Zibby Owens on I...

In this episode, Margarita sits down with Jewish country singer Joe Buchanan, who blends the soul of country music with the wisdom of Torah—something you won’t hear anywhere else! Discover Joe’s inspiring journey to Judaism and how he found his calling in creating music for the community. Check out Joe's work at joebuchananmusic.com . Follow Joe on TikTok and Instagram @joebuchananmusic Suppor...

This week is a solo episode where Margarita does a deep dive on her recent trip to Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan with JDC Entwine. JDC Entwine is a branch of the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC). Entwine holds roughly 24 global service and travel experiences a year for Jewish young professionals all over the world. Young Jews are able to travel to places like Argentina, Rwanda, India, Spain, and o...

Margarita interviews Sam Fried - 27-year-old finance professional, activist, motivational speaker, and IDF reservist who fought in Gaza after October 7th. Sam shares vivid details of his time fighting in Gaza as well as his take on the current Jewish landscape and antisemitism. Sam walks us through his 3 tenets which now guide his activism and leaves us with a powerful message of Jewish pride. Fol...

This week, Ami Kozak joins the encyclopedia of remarkable Jewish people! Ami Kozak is a comedian, musician, content creator, and podcaster. Ami went extra viral recently for his Kamala Harris impression, but he has been a known and loved comic and content creator for many years now. Ami is one of Margarita's comedy idols. In this episode, Ami and Margarita discuss comedy, life post October 7th...

Margarita welcomes Ashley Feinstein Gerstley onto the podcast. Ashley is a personal finance expert, CFP®, speaker, and the author of Financial Adulting and The 30-Day Money Cleanse . She founded The Fiscal Femme , a feminist money platform and has helped thousands of people feel financially confident, achieve major financial goals, and destress their relationships with money. They discuss all thin...

We welcome author, businessman, and JEWISH GANGSTER, Myron Sugerman, onto the podcast! Myron is 86 years old, and is the last living Jewish gangster of the New Jersey Jewish mafia which Meyer Lansky, Bugsy Siegel, and Abner Longy Zwillman were part of. In this episode, Myron reflects on his life, discusses his time in organized crime, talks about the Jewish mafia's impact on the community, and...

Margarita interviews friend & young Jewish leader - Brittany Levy. Britt recently took her 5-9 and made it her 9-5 when she left Corporate America and went to work for Birthright Excel full-time. Britt knows all there is to know about young Jewish professional life in NYC. Margarita and Britt discuss Jewish events, dating, matchmaking, and even tech. Follow Britt Levy on Instagram @brittlevy S...

Margarita interviews Holocaust Survivor and motivational speaker - Sami Steigmann. Sami shares his life story, the difficulties he overcame, and offers countless pieces of wisdom. Margarita and Sami discuss the Israel/Hamas war, Anti-Zionism, having difficult conversations, and much more. Learn more about Sami's inspiring work at samispeaks.com and bring him to your city, synagogue or communit...

Margarita interviews reserve soldier & social media activist - Noy Leyb. Noy went viral after October 7th as he shared his experience serving in the war in Israel. In this episode, they discuss the war, Noy's on-the-ground experience in Gaza, and where he sees the conflict going. Noy leaves us with a powerful message of pride for the Jewish people. Follow Noy on Instagram @noyleyb Support...

Amy Albertson joins us on People Jew Wanna Know podcast for a conversation on antisemitism, Israel, and being a Jewish activist in this historic time. Amy is a Chinese-American Jewish advocate and educator from California most known for her online platform @theamyalbertson where she shares educational content about Israel and the Jewish people. Follow Amy on Instagram @theamyalbertson and check ou...

Legendary episode ahead: Margarita brings on an Anti-Zionist - Jack Leff. Jack is an academic and political organizer who has focused his work and studies on various social justice issues. To Margarita's knowledge, this is the first full-length interview between a Zionist organization/podcast and an Anti-Zionist. JEW wanna hear this! We discuss all the things you'd expect: the good, the ba...