People Jew Wanna Know

Margarita’s friend and fellow “Jinsta” activist Z.E. Silver joins People Jew Wanna Know to debate Hillel’s role on campus, unpack the dynamics of Jewish life, and share tips on winning debates. Z.E. is a content creator focused on Jewish peoplehood, antisemitism, and Israel, with experience at organizations including Chabad, AIPAC, ADL, Jewish Federation, Hillel, and JNF-USA. Follow Zach on Instag...

Peter Beinart is one of the most provocative voices in Jewish public life today—a journalist, commentator, and professor who critiques long-held assumptions about Israel, Zionism, and Jewish identity. In this episode of People Jew Wanna Know , Margarita pushes Peter on everything from Zionism's purpose to the future of a binational state. Follow Peter on X @PeterBeinart and on Instagram @Peter...

In this solo episode, Margarita unpacks her trip to Scotland & Ireland which turned out to be way more complicated than frolicking through fields and drinking Guinness. She explores the current atmosphere toward Jews in both countries, weaves in a sharp look at the history of Ireland and Northern Ireland, and shares the unexpected moment she actually needed the Heimlich (teehee). For exclusive...

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, Palestinian-American activist and leader of Realign For Palestine, closes the Goy You Will Enjoy season. Realign For Palestine aims to cultivate a new generation of Palestinian voices committed to a two-nation solution, nonviolence, and radical pragmatism. Follow Ahmed on X and Instagram @afalkhatib and support Realign For Palestine at https://realignforpalestine.org/ Support...

This is a PSA to vote for Margarita, who has been nominated for the Z3 Bridge Builder Award! The Z3 Bridge Builder Award recognizes individuals who are working to bridge divides within the Jewish people—between communities, across ideologies, between the Diaspora and Israel and more. If Margarita wins, she will use the funds to create, for the first time, video podcast episodes! Your People Jew Wa...

U.S. Army Veteran and Muslim American, Dan Khan, joins the Goy You Will Enjoy season to share his powerful story of building bridges between Muslim and Jewish communities. Together, we explore big questions: Has Islam been hijacked? When is it worth forming coalitions with people you fundamentally disagree with? And what does it really take to create understanding across deep divides? Follow Dan o...

Melissa Mott , Executive VP of Education Strategy & Programs at the Simon Wiesenthal Center , joins Goy You Will Enjoy for a candid and powerful conversation on the state of antisemitism, Holocaust education, and Jewish identity today. With a decade at the ADL, and a career rooted in truth-telling and impact, Mel brings clarity, urgency, and no BS to her episode. This is the one Jew need to he...

Iconic content creator, Chris Caresnone (The Babka King), joins us on the Goy You Will Enjoy season to discuss building bridges through his love of culture, food, and humor. In this conversation, Margarita and Chris discuss his career, his POV on the current rise of Jew hatred, and the importance of having positive energy. Follow Chris on Instagram @chriscaresnone and check out his website www.car...

Gaza-born peace and human rights activist, Hamza Howidy, joins the Goy You Will Enjoy season to share his incredible story and commitment to fostering peace between Palestinians and Israelis. In this episode, we hear the crazy, unfathomable stories of Hamza's escape from Hamas imprisonment and torture, how his family discovered a Hamas tunnel under their house, and much more. Follow Hamza on X...

People Jew Wanna Know welcomes popular Christian-Lebanese activist, Jonathan Elkhoury, on the pod. We learn about his remarkable story and his take on the current situation in Israel since he lives there. Jon reflects on his years of activism, what he wishes he knew sooner, and offers useful tips for how to create allies. Follow Jon on Instagram @Jon_Elk and on X @Jonathan_Elk Support our work: bu...

Margarita interviews Mer Hersam - an influencer education and advocacy expert living in Washington DC. Mer is an ally who has done tremendous work to combat antisemitism and harmful anti-Israel rhetoric online, as well as being involved in the restoration and preservation of TikTok. In this episode, Mer talks about her background, why she felt compelled to speak up for the Jewish people, her trip...

Leo Veiga, Modi Rosenfeld's producer, manager, and husband, joins People Jew Wanna Know for the "Goy You Will Enjoy" Season! Leo has raised the bar in entertainment, producing incredible comedy shows all over the world. In this episode, Margarita and Leo discuss his philosophy on allyship, Jinsta (Jewish Insta), and how his perception of the Jewish community has changed over time. Fo...

Kareem “K.W.O.E.” Wells —entrepreneur, entertainer, and longtime bridge-builder between Black and Jewish communities—joins us for a powerful conversation in this episode of Goy You Will Enjoy . Kareem shares his extraordinary journey from the streets to the C-Suites , and how he turned a bold vision into Flow Entertainment , the go-to events company with a three-year waitlist for bar/bat mitzvahs....

Destiny Albritton, who is the Senior Director of Next Gen at Christians United for Israel (CUFI) and a social media activist, joins People Jew Wanna Know podcast to share her wisdom on how to get non-Jews to support Israel. CUFI is the largest pro-Israel group in America with 10 million members. In this warm and somewhat theological discussion, Destiny and Margarita bond over their travels to Isra...

People Jew Wanna Know is launching a new season of the podcast lovingly called "Goy You Will Enjoy!" This season features 10 episodes sharing the stories of allies. The trailer episode is dedicated to explaining what motivated the season and what kinds of guests to look forward to. Margarita also reads letters from her listeners about their experiences with non-Jewish friends and peers p...

Popular social media activist, journalist, editor, and marketing professional, Jordyn Tilchen, joins People Jew Wanna Know to reflect on "Jinsta," her career, and the current state of journalism. Jordyn also shares her difficult decision to move back to the US after she made Aliyah just a few months before Oct 7th, 2023. Follow Jordyn on Instagram @jtilch and X @JordynTilchen. Support ou...

Actor, writer, and producer, Ari Frenkel, joins People Jew Wanna Know podcast to discuss Hollywood, Jewish social media, and debate Margarita on salient questions going through the minds of Jewish activists and influencers. In a warm conversation with two friends, Ari and Margarita address "the elephants in the room" and laugh their way through it. Ari leaves us with powerful messages of...

Model, activist and former National Spokeswoman for the Republican Party, Elizabeth Pipko, joins People Jew Wanna Know to reflect on supporting the Trump campaign and the current state of politics. This episode is a front row seat into the world of people closest to Donald Trump. Margarita and Elizabeth discuss Elizabeth's work for the Republican party, her Russian-speaking Jewish upbringing,...

Named "one of the most interesting thinkers in the Jewish world" by The Jewish Week and one of America's Top 50 Rabbis by The Forward, Amichai Lau Lavie joins People Jew Wanna Know podcast to share his story. Rabbi Amichai comes from 38 consecutive generations of Rabbis and is known for his progressive, "God-optional" congregation Lab/Shul in NYC and a documentary film abou...

This week, Margarita interviews Hannah Simpson - writer, speaker, and activist on queer & trans identity. Hannah's episode is filled with humor, depth, and meaning as she walks us through her transition journey, the queer Jewish community, and what the situation looks like for queer people today. Follow Hannah on Instagram @hannah.e.simpson and check out her website www.hannahsimpson.net S...

Ysabella Hazan, a very long-standing activist, writer, and international speaker joins People Jew Wanna Know to reflect on her career, the current state of the Jewry, and where she thinks we're headed. Ysabella is one of the original Jewish activists on social media who has revolutionized student grassroots movements on campuses. Her inspiring, candid, and principled takes will leave you feeli...

On Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, Margarita interviews Holocaust survivor - Miriam Griver. Miriam lived through the Holocaust as a child, and she talks about her family's brave, unbelievable story of survival. Miriam's father, Yehudah Meisels, survived 9 months in Auschwitz followed by the Death March. Miriam and her older sister hid in the trash in their ghetto to save themselves...

Estie Rose and Shari Ungerleider from JScreen join People Jew Wanna Know to discuss Jewish genetic diseases. JScreen is a non-profit on a mission to give every adult in the US access to preventive genetic testing and counseling. In this insightful conversation, they discuss the history of Jewish genetic conditions, what options are available to genetic carriers who want to have children, and how t...

Rapper and producer, Westside Gravy, joins People Jew Wanna Know podcast to reflect on his career, his music, and his Black/Jewish/Russian-speaking identity. This conversation takes a surprising turn when Margarita and Gravy dive into the legacy of his grandfather, Mikhail Shufutinsky, who is a famous Russian singer. Gravy talks about his upbringing and how it inspired his music. They also discuss...

Stephanie Butnick joins People Jew Wanna Know to chat all things Jewish life, lifestyle, and her new project - Golda. After 13 years at Tablet Magazine, 10 of which Stephanie co-hosted Unorthodox Podcast , Golda is her latest endeavor. In this lighthearted and uplifting episode, learn about "the what, the why, and the stuff" from Stephanie. Follow Stephanie Butnick on Instagram @sbutnick...