Jew and Stew

00:00 – Launching the American Jewish Alliance 00:32 – How Chicago Jewish Alliance Inspired a National Movement 01:28 – Communities Across the Country Start Reaching Out 02:34 – Building a Grassroots Playbook Against Anti-Israel Activism 04:29 – Chicago’s Ceasefire Resolution and Coordinated Campaigns 05:44 – The Fear and Isolation After October 7 09:34 – A Political Reset for the Jewish Community...

00:00 — Introduction To Dr. André Villeneuve 00:35 — Growing Up Catholic In Canada 02:02 — Learning Languages Through Music & Travel 03:25 — From Catholic To Agnostic 08:03 — Jazz, Europe & Existential Questions 09:58 — Finding God Through Beauty & Music 12:21 — Volunteering During The Bosnian War 14:49 — Rediscovering Christianity 16:59 — Discovering Israel & Jerusalem 20:29 — Replacement Theolog...

00:00 – Meeting Isaac & Chicago Protests 03:00 – Standing with Israel Under Threat 05:20 – Faith, Morality & Fighting Evil 10:40 – Growing Up Christian in Georgia 14:00 – Family History & Holocaust Impact 18:00 – Discovering Jewish Community at Rutgers 22:00 – Fighting Antisemitism & Misinformation 27:30 – Gen Z, Social Media & Conspiracy Thinking 33:30 – Christian Identity & Misuse of Scripture 4...

00:00 Live Studio Kick-Off & Why Josh Matters 04:30 Identity Shift After October 7 07:30 First Trip to Israel & Identity Awakening 12:30 Fighting to Join the IDF 17:00 Elite Unit Tryouts & Hell Week 22:30 Serving in an Undercover Unit 27:20 Gaza Border Reality Before October 7 45:30 October 7: The Call 50:30 Loss, Trauma & Aftermath 56:30 Why Jewish Communities Need Training 1:06:30 Final Reflecti...

00:00 Introduction to Jacqueline 00:01 Jacqueline on Growing Up in 1960’s Tehran 01:41 Iran’s “Golden Era” for Minorities 03:49 Jewish Life in Iran (Schools, Community) 06:40 Iran–Israel Ties Before 1979 13:22 Why the Revolution Happened 20:30 Khomeini’s Messaging & Coalition 27:29 Riots, Strikes, and Daily Fear 31:55 The Shah Leaves Iran 33:10 Executions Begin 35:21 Hijab Decree & Women Protest 3...

00:00 Introduction and Background of Pastor Corey Brooks 06:17 The Call to Ministry and Personal Journey 12:00 Overcoming Victimhood Mentality 17:25 The Walk Across America Initiative 25:40 Challenges Facing the Community 31:16 Strengthening Community Relationships 41:47 The Importance of Advocacy and Collaboration

00:00 — A Meeting of Minds 01:05 — Raised by Heroes 03:28 — The Power of Jewish Education 05:55 — A Friendship That Changed History 07:56 — Survival Through Purpose 10:18 — Love Born in the Camps 14:03 — Hope in the Darkest Places 15:23 — Judaism Looks Forward 17:09 — Beyond Victim Narratives 19:16 — Who Gets to Define Hatred 21:46 — Drawing the Line 25:46 — Tokenism and False Voices 28:21 — Livin...

00:00 Introduction  02:24 Jewish Identity in France 11:06 Making Aliyah and Life in Israel 16:25 Diplomatic Career and Family Life 18:41 Role of the Consulate in the Midwest 20:42 Controversial Street Renaming in Dearborn 28:39 The Role of the Consulate in Dearborn 34:01 Understanding the Consulate's Mission 37:41 The Importance of Community Visibility 43:17 Engaging the Jewish Community in Chicag...

Recorded on October 15, this episode of Jew & Stew features Pamela Scheinman, speaking from Netanya, Israel, in the emotional aftermath of a hostage release and amid ongoing concerns about the cost and consequences of negotiated deals with terror groups. Pam reflects on her Orthodox upbringing in Queens, her evolving observance, and the education that deepened her Zionism—especially through the Da...

00:00 – Welcome & Introductions 00:33 – Growing Up Jewish in Upstate New York 02:02 – Family Heritage & Identity 03:31 – Jewish Traditions That Shaped Alli 06:13 – Hebrew School & Bat Mitzvah Memories 09:24 – The Power of Jewish Summer Camp 13:46 – College Years at Michigan 15:36 – Discovering Public Health at Johns Hopkins 18:27 – First Encounters With Reproductive Healthcare 25:11 – How Sex Educ...

00:00 Introduction to Shoshanna's Activism 03:02 Shoshanna's Childhood and Family Background 06:04 The Impact of Holocaust Trauma 08:39 Cultural Identity and Religious Education 11:46 Journey to Israel and Personal Growth 14:22 Life in Beit Shemesh and Community Dynamics 17:28 Exploring Gender Roles in Judaism 20:24 The Intersection of Tradition and Modernity 23:19 Shoshanna's Writing and Feminist...

00:00 Kosha Dillz: A Journey Through Identity 02:56 The Role of Sports in Jewish Identity 05:55 The Evolution of Kosha Dillz: From Rapping to Comedy 08:59 The Catalyst for Creativity: First Steps on Stage 11:51 Breaking Through: Recognition and Success 14:40 The Impact of October 7: Jewish Pride and Representation 17:52 Navigating Fame: Kosha Dillz on Wild 'N Out 20:48 The Future of Kosha Dillz: M...

  00:00 Introduction to Truth and Upstanding 02:38 Personal Experiences of the Holocaust 05:25 Life in Israel and Military Service 08:28 Reflections on the Holocaust and Its Impact 11:19 The Importance of Education and Advocacy 14:23 The Role of Unity in Combating Hate 17:07 The Power of Positivity and Resilience 19:58 The Importance of Language in Advocacy 22:48 Current Events and Their Impact on...

00:00 Childhood in an Orthodox Jewish Home 02:50 Navigating Identity and Assimilation 05:53 The Impact of Divorce on Faith 09:08 Reconnecting with Judaism 11:57 The Role of Chabad in Jewish Life 15:03 Life Changes Post-October 7 18:02 Brother's Heroic Story 23:58 The Aftermath of October 7 26:56 Community Resilience and Jewish Identity 30:03 The Nuances of Antisemitism 32:57 Fighting for Judeo-Chr...

00:00 The Ongoing Slave Trade: A Historical Perspective 02:52 The Role of Jewish Identity in Activism 05:56 The Response to Modern Slavery and Human Rights 08:56 Building Alliances Against Oppression 11:52 The Fight Against Anti-Semitism and Its Political Implications 14:54 Understanding Current Enslavement Practices in Africa 18:11 The Importance of Merit and American Values 21:05 The Shift in Je...

00:00 The Importance of Jewish Alliances  02:08 Peggy's Family History and Holocaust Survival  09:29 Celebrating Life After Tragedy  11:01 Navigating Jewish Identity Post-War  18:50 Understanding Modern Anti-Semitism  28:28 The Dangers of Categorizing People  30:20 Media Reporting and Its Challenges  36:36 Peggy's Journey into Advocacy  48:51 Combating Antisemitism: New Initiatives  54:27 Getting...

00:00 Introduction and Background 02:54 Jewish Identity and Growing Up 04:45 Becoming a Firearms Instructor 10:47 The Shift in Jewish Consciousness 14:23 Training and Comfort with Firearms 25:35 The Birth of Locks and Loaded 30:18 The Growth of LOX and LOADED Chapters 32:56 Building Community and Support 36:12 The Role of Instructors and Training 38:57 Maintaining Identity While Scaling 45:06 Navi...

00:00 Max's Journey to Israel  11:08 Life as a Lone Soldier  22:39 Advocacy and the Narrative  35:20 Taking a Stand on Campus  36:37 The Connection Between Dogs and Palestine  38:49 Engaging in Civil Discourse on Campus  41:48 The Aftermath of the Attack  45:43 The Importance of Truth and Community Support  55:58 Grassroots Efforts and Community Resilience  59:42 Supporting Soldiers and Their Fami...

00:00 The Catalyst for Advocacy 02:45 The Impact of October 7th 05:55 Understanding Antisemitism's Evolution 08:57 The Political Landscape in New York 11:53 The Role of Media in Shaping Narratives 14:58 Community Response and Activism 17:59 Building New Platforms for Jewish Voices 20:49 The Future of Jewish Identity and Politics 23:51 The Fight Against Propaganda 26:41 Coalition Building for Chang...

00:00 Introduction to Jewish Advocacy 03:09 Personal Journey and Identity 06:00 The Importance of Self-Defense and Education 08:54 Experiences at Anti-Israel Rallies 11:58 The Role of a Maccabee 14:54 Understanding the Fragility of Free Societies 17:42 The Impact of Media and Perception 20:46 Cultural Identity and Historical Context 23:41 Life in Israel During Conflict 26:48 The Diaspora's Role in...

0:00 Introduction to Shahar Cohen   2:30 From Economics to Comedy   5:00 The Role of Humor in Resistance   8:15 Cultural Commentary and Identity   12:00 Nofar: The Iconic Character   15:45 Navigating TikTok and Social Media   20:30 The 'My Life' Tour Explained   25:00 Challenges and Triumphs of Touring   30:15 Audience Reactions and Feedback   35:00 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans    

00:00 Introduction to Michael Kaminsky and His Journey 00:58 Building Jewish Identity and Activism at DePaul 02:59 The First Pro-Israel Rally: A Community Response 05:54 Challenges Faced: Encampments and University Response 10:07 Confronting Antisemitism: Personal Experiences and Advocacy 12:54 The Role of Community and Organizations in Advocacy 16:00 Reflections on University Administration and A...

In this powerful episode, Daniel & Simona sit down with Pastor Dumisani Washington, founder of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel (IBSI), for a thought-provoking conversation on unity, history, and truth. Pastor Washington shares the mission behind IBSI, his journey bridging Black and Jewish narratives, and how historical and cultural connections can inform present-day alliances. Toget...

In this conversation, Josh Weiner and Daniel Schwartz engage with Casey Babb, exploring his Jewish upbringing, the evolution of Jewish identity, and the current state of antisemitism in Canada. They discuss the cultural shifts in Jewish representation, the impact of social media, and the implications of decolonization on Jewish identity. The conversation also touches on the political polarization...

Hi, Welcome to Jew & Stew. I'm Daniel Schwartz from the Chicago Jewish Alliance. This show is about what it means to be Jewish on the front lines, in advocacy, in academia and in the fight against antisemitism wherever it shows up. It's also about where we need to take a stand and where it's easier to stay quiet, but where we shouldn't. This is Jew and Stew. Pull up a chair. Let's get into it.