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Shalom Chaverim - Today we have a special episode featuring David Daoud. Normally, my Gam v’Gam episodes are reserved for political and social discussions and debate while my On the Road to Zion episodes are reserved for more intimate conversations, we are doing both today. Because David Daoud’s personal story intertwines so much with his professional career, I felt this was a unique opportunity t...

Today, we speak with Jenny Anne Hochberg, a New York based actor, acting coach, content creator, and Jewish activist. We get a chance to talk about her personal journey of reconnecting with her Jewish identity following the events of October 7th, the challenges of being a Jewish actress in the entertainment industry, and the importance of activism and community support. Our conversation naturally...

Shalom Chaverim - On this episode of Gam v’Gam, I interview Shabbos Kestenbaum. You may know him only as the student who successfully sued Harvard, complains a lot on TV, and spoke at the RNC as a former Bernie Sanders supporter. What you may not know is that he has his own show on PragerU called The Brief where he interviews such people like Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael...

Summary On this episode of Gam v’Gam, I speak with Lucy Biggers—a former climate activist turned anti-climate alarmism creator. She is the creator of a viral video series, “Calming Climate Charts,” that counters some of the scariest misconceptions about climate change. At her day job, she is the Head of Social Media for The Free Press . Lucy shares her journey from passionate advocacy to questioni...

Shalom Chaverim - Today’s episode features Margarita Lyadova. Margarita is the host of People Jew Wanna Know podcast where she interviews remarkable Jewish people every week. People Jew Wanna Know Podcast has been around for 1.5 years and features over 100 episodes with notable Jewish guests like Modi Rosenfeld, Aleeza Ben Shalom, Shai Davidai, Dan Ariely, Talia Lichtstein, among many others. Marg...

Shalom Chaverim! On this episode of On the Road to Zion, we hear the story of Marielle Israel. As the product of a Jewish father and a Catholic mother, she’s a proud patrilineal Jew who speaks about her journey to making Aliyah and finding a community that accepts her for who she is. She lives in Tel Aviv with full Israeli citizenship where she co-hosts the podcast Life in Israel: Unfiltered . Whe...

Shalom Chaverim! Z.E. Silver brings on Amanda Peterson ⁨@amandatalksgeopolitics⁩ to discuss Donald Trump's first 100 days in office, focusing on his foreign policy, domestic issues, and the Republican Party's dynamics. We explore the successes and challenges of Trump's administration, particularly in relation to immigration, the economy, and the Middle East. Amanda shares her perspective as a Repu...

Shalom Chaverim - Mikey Darwish is a dynamic Jewish DJ, music producer, and audio engineer born and raised in the vibrant streets of Brooklyn, NY. With a deep passion for music, he has electrified audiences at iconic New York City venues like Terminal 5 and Coney Island Amphitheater. His creative expertise has led to collaborations with renowned brands such as Puma, AC Milan, and Fifth Avenue, sol...

Shalom Chaverim! Corinne is a proud Jewish model and content creator on Instagram with a longstanding history and passion for advocacy and activism through her nonprofit work. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, she began her modeling and photography career in 2017 and has been consistently sharing her content on Instagram ever since. After experiencing the rapid rise of antisemitism follo...

Shalom Chaverim! Lauren Kagan, known as @yourblondejewishfriend, is a vibrant content creator dedicated to sharing Jewish culture and her love for Israel with a fresh and fun approach. As the daughter of Soviet Jewish immigrants, her personal journey is deeply rooted in preserving Jewish traditions for the next generation. Lauren creatively celebrates these customs through humor, style, and travel...

Shalom Chaverim - No weekly posts this week due to the chag, but I wanted to share my thoughts with all of you as we head into Passover. A Special Thank You for Being a Subscriber This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gamvgam.substack.com

Shalom Chaverim! Today, on the road to Zion, we speak with Ryan Turkienicz who is the cofounder of The Daily Brine satire-news page. The Daily Brine was created in the wake of October 7th to combat the meteoric rise of antisemitism on social media using satirical news headlines and comedic articles. They have amassed over 20,000 followers across platforms and over 10-million impressions in just ov...

Shalom Chaverim! On this episode, we sit down with Noah Berhan. He’s a young Jewish man of Ethiopian Jewish descent studying to convert to Orthodox Judaism. Black Jewish excellence at its finest. Follow him on Instagram and TikTok: lifeofablackjew This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gamvgam.substack.com

Shalom Chaverim! The Democrats have decided to hitch their wagon to a Palestinian who was born in a refugee “camp” in Syria, but came to the U.S. on an Algerian passport who has spent his two years here advocating for a terrorist organization. Clearly, they’ve learned nothing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

Shalom Chaverim! Let’s meet our guest for this episode of On the Road to Zion ! Shay Szabo, a dedicated Juris Doctor candidate, holds a bachelor's degree in Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. As an Israeli-Jew, she is passionate about combating Jew hatred and fostering unity in Arab-Jewish relations. Shay has been advocating for improved Israe...

Shalom Chaverim! This is a new series I’ll be publishing that centers content creators who are Jews and our allies. We’ll be discussing their relationship with Judaism, the Jewish People, and the Land of Israel to better understand the beautiful mosaic of historical Zion. My first guest is Brhan Worku—a proud Ethiopian Jewish activist and educator who uses her social media platforms to celebrate h...

Shalom Chaverim! If you don’t know Amanda Peterson, she has been a staunch non-Jewish ally of Israel even prior to October 7th. She was one of the first people I connected with when I started creating content and has become a good friend in the process. As two former party political operatives, she for the right and me for the left, we decided to take the plunge into a special podcast series discu...

Shalom Chaverim! If you don’t know Amanda Peterson, she has been a staunch non-Jewish ally of Israel even prior to October 7th. She was one of the first people I connected with when I started creating content and has become a good friend in the process. As two former party political operatives, she for the right and me for the left, we decided to take the plunge into a special podcast series discu...

Shalom Chaverim! Today’s Headlines: * Luigi Mangione is a terrorist * AOC loses coveted spot as the ranking member for the House Oversight Committee * DNC Chair Top Candidate doubles down on Far Left extremism * Iran is facing an economic and energy crisis * SCOTUS accepts emergency injunction to halt TikTok ban This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...

Shalom Chaverim! Today’s Headlines: * Yale University Exposed to have hidden almost $16 Million in Qatari Funding * Israel and Saudi Arabia have reportedly restarted normalization talks * Los Angeles Commission on Human Relations Reports Skyrocketing Anti-Jewish crimes * Mass Grave of 100,000 Found in Syria * Vice President Kamala Harris Skips Annual White House Hanukkah Party This is a public epi...

Shalom Chaverim! Today’s Headlines: * The U.S. has asked Israel to assist in the West Bank as tensions are coming to a boiling point in Jenin. * Israel’s Cabinet approved a 40M Shekel plan to double the population in the Golan Heights. * Mohammed al-Jolani, leader of HTS and Syria’s de facto Head of State, has stated he won’t allow Syria to be used as a launchpad for attacks on Israel. * A ceasefi...

Shalom Chaverim! Today’s Headlines: * President Joe Biden (or those taking advantage of his senility) commuted a bunch of terrible people. * President Joe Biden (or those taking advantage of his senility) released multiple members of Hamas without any hostages released in return. * ActBlue didn’t do anything to prevent foreign donations to candidates up until September 2024. * Only 7% of Gazans wa...

Today’s Headlines * Ireland and Spain redefine the word “genocide” because Israel isn’t committing one. * There is a kindling of an intra-Palestinian conflict inside the West Bank. * CNN Correspondent gets caught staging a rescue mission. * A 12 year old boy has tragically passed after his school bus was shot at in Gush Etzion. * An 11 year old boy was the victim of a hate crime in New Jersey. Thi...

Today’s Headlines: * Netanyahu’s corruption trial began. * Biden admin released $10B to the Islamic republic * A yeshiva in kiryat shmona opened back up and people returned with a mall partially opening up and shopping is happening. * Trump’s Middle East Advisor Pushes for Palestinian Statehood * A car was set on fire in Australia and multiple houses were spray painted with anti-Jewish language. I...

Shalom Chaverim! This is the inaugural Daily Dose - a (hopefully) daily rundown of some of the most interesting news stories I saw from the day prior. Please be sure to Follow and give a 5 Star Rating! If you don’t, you have to promise to give feedback that would’ve made you give me a better rating. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...