People Jew Wanna Know

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Welcome to People Jew Wanna Know, a podcast sharing stories of remarkable Jewish people! Hosted by Margarita Lyadova, each episode features conversations with interesting Jewish guests of today and historical figures who’ve shaped Jewish culture and identity. Together, we seek answers to today's essential questions facing the Jewish people. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @peoplejewwannaknow for extras, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. Support our work here: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknow

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The Man, The Myth, The Manis Friedman 04.03.2024 45:00

Margarita accidentally meets Rabbi Manis Friedman on the plane only to interview him on her podcast 2 weeks later! Coincidence? We think not. In this episode, they discuss Manis Friedman's work, and how he became Youtube's most popular Rabbi. Friedman delves into a philosophical and ethical discussion on the war in Israel and gives us a sneak peak of his new book - To Win a War (The Jewish...

Tiffany Harris - No Place Like Moishe House 28.02.2024 43:45

Margarita interviews Tiffany Harris - Chief Program Officer of Moishe House. Moishe House is a global nonprofit serving over 70,000 Jewish young adults with events and programming. They know what being Jewish in your 20s is all about. Tiffany discusses Moishe House's current operations, in light of wars in Israel and Ukraine, as well as what's next for the organization. She also covers her...

Tel Aviv's Carrie Bradshaw: Margot Touitou 21.02.2024 52:48

This episode brings on our first Israel-based guest - Margot Touitou, a content creator and host of Kiss & Tel Aviv podcast. Margarita and Margot (aka Marg Squared) get together to discuss Margot's work, moving to Israel, and her life after October 7th. This episode is full of emotion. We hear everything from Margot's dating experiences in Tel Aviv to her visiting Kibbutz Nir Oz. Margo...

From Camp to Curb with Eli Leonard 14.02.2024 53:40

In this episode, Margarita welcomes Eli Leonard to the podcast. Eli walks us through his journey into comedy and his work on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm. Eli discusses the world of show business, being a Jewish comic, and where the comedy industry is headed. Get ready to laugh, cry, and have a really good time! Follow Eli Leonard on Instagram @self_eli and check out his show, Good Showbiz happe...

Jewish State of Affairs with Dr. Dana Steiner 09.02.2024 1:06:19

In our first episode, Margarita brings on Dr. Dana Steiner, Director of ACCESS Global at American Jewish Committee (AJC), to discuss Israel, antisemitism today and Dana's work in supporting women who work in Jewish advocacy spaces. Dana and Margarita go beyond the headlines to discuss the current reality of Jewish people worldwide. Learn more about AJC at ajc.org and @ajc.global on Instagram....

Introducing People Jew Wanna Know! 31.01.2024 13:23

Join Margarita Lyadova as she tells you about her inspiration for People Jew Wanna Know. Expect the unexpected - Margarita shares her unconventional childhood and her story of coming to America as a Jewish refugee from Ukraine. Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknow