People Jew Wanna Know

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...

This week, Margarita interviews friend and activist - Gabi Schiller. Gabi works for StandWithUs and runs a popular Instagram account @yehudimomrim . In this episode, Gabi walks us through her amazing work with students at StandWithUs and Margarita and Gabi discuss antisemitism in academic settings and beyond. Follow Gabi on Instagram @yehudimomrim Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannak...

Margarita welcomes Ariel Stein, creator of @ariel.loves and @JewishFamilyMagic to the podcast. With a background in Jewish education, Ariel runs two accounts dedicated to helping families make Jewish living fun and accessible. In this episode, Ariel talks about how she started her accounts, how she's navigating difficult conversations about war with her children, and how she's thinking abo...

Margarita welcomes one of her idols, Modi Rosenfeld, and his husband, Leo Veiga, onto People Jew Wanna Know Podcast! They cover everything from Modi's decades of comedy to his iconic partnership with Leo. Modi shares countless powerful messages about the importance of being a proud Jew. The episode feels like a dream come true for Margarita and is full of warmth and laughter. Follow Modi Rosen...

In honor of Pride Month, we welcome Gay Shabbat onto the podcast! Gay Shabbat is an organization that brings together the young-ish, LGBTQIA+, Jewish community for Shabbat dinner experiences. We discuss how Gay Shabbat came about, their reflections on bringing the queer community together after October 7th, and laugh through the pain of today's world for Jewish people. Enjoy this inspiring, wa...

Join Margarita for a completely unique episode - a night at the Opera! Margarita interviews Sara LeMesh who is an opera singer, vocalist and musician. Sara performs 4 Jewish songs and walks us through the fascinating history of Jewish music. Follow Sara LeMesh on Instagram @sara.lemesh and learn more about her work and upcoming performances at saralemesh.com Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peop...

Our first video episode is live! Margarita brings magic to your ears, eyes AND hearts and interviews a very popular magician - Alex Voz. Alex has practiced magic and mentalism for over 20 years, but prior to doing so, he had a corporate career. In this episode, we learn about Alex's fascinating background and see him pull off some amazing magic and mentalism. Even over video Alex is able to cr...

On this episode of the podcast, Margarita interviews Micah Siva - chef, dietician and food photographer. Micah recently published an amazing cookbook called Nosh: Plant-Forward Recipes Celebrating Modern Jewish Cuisine. Micah discusses her career, her passion for Jewish life, and the importance of sticking to your values. Buy Micah's book anywhere books are sold and check out her website noshw...

Margarita welcomes a friend of over 15 years, Jamie Diamond, onto the podcast! Jamie is a Jewish educator and founder of a new project - Hebrew Name Help. Jamie helps people find their perfect Hebrew names, and in this episode, she helps Margarita find her own Hebrew name. Which one should Margarita pick? Connect with Jamie Diamond to pick a beautiful Hebrew name @hebrewnamehelp on Instagram Suppo...

Grab your popcorn for this one! Margarita brings on Jewish Matchmaker - Shana Tibi to talk all things dating! Shana Tibi is a professional matchmaker specializing in matching Jewish people. Shana works closely with Aleeza Ben Shalom and even helped cast multiple people onto the Netflix show - Jewish Matchmaking. In this episode, Shana shares her story and countless pieces of valuable dating advice...

This week, we welcome Adiel Cohen to the podcast. Adiel is a viral activist, content creator and IDF reserve soldier who walks us through his experience fighting on the ground immediately following October 7th. Adiel also talks about his experience fighting antisemitism in the diaspora, visiting college campuses, etc. He leaves us with a powerful message of unity. Follow Adiel on Instagram and Tik...

In 2024, no one would have expected to see violence against Jews akin to what we saw when the Holocaust began. It's more important than ever that Jewish people feel strong, empowered, and know how to defend themselves. Margarita interviews Chanan Smith - ex-IDF soldier and founder of Magen Protection Solutions, which specializes in employee and team development, as well as expert solutions for...

This episode features a fascinating interview with Professor Ada Taggar-Cohen who founded the only Jewish Studies program in Japan at Doshisha University in Kyoto. Margarita and Ada discuss being Jewish in Japan, her research, and her perspective on the Torah. The episode takes and interesting turn when Ada and Margarita discuss - Is what's written in the Torah unique to the Jews? Was Masada r...