The Jew Function Podcast

Michael Isaac Shokrian grew up an Iranian-Jewish kid in 1970s Los Angeles, learning America while searching for a place to belong. In this episode, we explore identity, immigration, and the outsider’s perspective through his novel American Playground, and why he went on to create The Thieving Magpie—a literary home for voices that rarely fit neatly anywhere. W: mishokrian.com IG: @michael.isaac.sh...

Neuroscientist Zack Dulberg helps us explore a question that has haunted humanity for centuries: why does Jew hate keep returning across completely different cultures, religions, and political systems?c Drawing on neuroscience, moral psychology, and social cognition, Zack examines why societies create scapegoats, how moral narratives form, and why Jews continue to occupy a unique place in humanity...

From election war rooms to global PR disasters, Itay Ben Horin has turned 16 of the world’s biggest crises, including the campaign that helped the release of all children hostages in Gaza, into a playbook for how leaders survive the worst day of their careers. Can he help us solve the Jewish hate crisis? X: @Itaybh  linkedin.com/in/itayb1 "Crisis Management" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/08F...

Melissa Steinberg Brodsky pushes on the uncomfortable truth at the heart of Jewish belonging: the culture says “everyone is included,” until Jews show up as Jews. We talk about Jew hatred, identity, and the people who—if they didn't have moral double standards they would have no morals at all. Why do we keep asking for a seat at the table when the table keeps shifting away? 👉 Set a reminder,...

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From producing global cultural phenomena like The Kardashians, the Grammys, and Carpool Karaoke, to stepping into one of the most personal roles of his life — in this episode of The Jew Function, Fullwell 73 co-CEO Leo Pearlman shares how October 7th pushed him to own his voice in a new way, embracing perhaps his most important role yet: as a Jew and a Zionist, with clarity, courage, and convictio...

Lead Holocaust educator and author Jessica Silverman joins us to ask a haunting question: what haven’t we learned from the Holocaust, even now? Drawing on her family’s survivor story and her work with Teach the Shoah, Jessica challenges the way we remember, the dangers of forgetting, and the subtle ways indifference and dehumanization creep back into our world. If we mean “never again,” why do the...

After surviving a near-fatal car accident, Dahlia Kurtz stopped living on autopilot. In this powerful conversation, she shares how facing death forced her to search for meaning in every action, speak without apology, and live with urgency and purpose. We also talk about her new book, a collection of letters, and its calling to stand firm in who you are and what you believe. Join us for a special H...

Join us as we unpack the battle for Israel in the media, diplomacy, and the court of public opinion. Mr. Harounoff is a sharp voice on geopolitics and Jewish identity, He brings insider perspective from the front lines of the information war shaping how the world sees Israel today.  👉 Set a reminder, join us live, and come ready with questions. IG: @jharounoff X: @jonathanharoun1 Book – Unveiled:...

Few personal journeys are as unexpected — or as powerful. Once immersed in radical left-wing activism and the world of ANTIFA, Ateret wrestled deeply with identity, ideology, and what it meant to be a Jew in spaces that often demanded rejecting Jewish peoplehood and Zionism. But something changed her mind without affecting her liberal heart. Join us to find out what it was and how it has completel...

Nadine Epstein says about Moment magazine, "Our goal is to encourage and nurture forbidden conversations that bridge chasms, exploring subjects that others often avoid or oversimplify through open-minded dialogue." Celebrating its 50th anniversary, we were curious to hear what the editor in chief of one of the highest regarded Jewish publications has to say about antisemitism, Israel, an...

Ariel Whitman is the host and creator of The Western Spirit, a podcast and YouTube series produced from Israel that explores the cultural, political, and ideological challenges facing Western civilization today. X: @arielwhi1 YT:  @thewesternspirit    WHAT IS THEJEWFUNCTION - A 10min EXPLANATION https://youtu.be/5TlUt5FqVgQ LISTEN TO THE MYSTERY BOOK PODCAST SERIES: https://tinyurl.com/y7tmfpes SE...

TheJewFunction Podcast is joined by Adam King, host of The Adam King Show — for a no-fluff conversation on culture, truth, and the things most people won’t say out loud. 👉 Set a reminder, join us live, and come ready with questions. X: @TheAdamKingShow X: @Awesome_Jew_ Pod: theadamkingshow.com -- -- WHAT IS THEJEWFUNCTION - A 10min EXPLANATION https://youtu.be/5TlUt5FqVgQ LISTEN TO THE MYSTERY BO...

Shady Shae — a creator known for asking the questions most people won’t. After visiting Israel firsthand, Shady chose to look past the headlines and the slogns, to listen closely, and follow his curiosity wherever it led. With an open mind, a great spirit, and zero fear of uncomfortable truths, this episode promises an honest, unpredictable conversation you’ll want to catch live. 👉 Set a reminder...

Antisemitism today doesn’t look like it used to — and that’s exactly what makes it so dangerous. Join us for a live conversation with Dr. Naya Lekht, Research Fellow at the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP), whose work focuses on how modern antisemitism hides inside academic language, activist movements, and cultural narratives. Recently featured in ISGAP’s Fighting...

What’s happening on America’s streets, campuses, and social media feeds didn’t come out of nowhere. We’re joined by Uri Kaufman, author of American Intifada, to unpack how radical ideologies, activist networks, and foreign narratives have taken root inside Western institutions — and why the explosion of anti-Israel and anti-Jewish sentiment is only the surface of a much deeper crisis. Uri's fa...

Michael Gamal — once a fierce pro-Palestinian activist, now one of the most unexpected pro-Israel voices online. What shook his worldview? What truth did he stumble into that changed everything? This is a journey of conviction, collapse, and rebirth — and you won’t see the twist coming. Join us live today. YT: youtube.com/@UCjcW_E0coEtdFf99ejzwmVA  IG: instagram.com/koptickaparah0548 -- -- WHAT IS...

Something unhealthy is brewing on the political right. Christian Nationalism is gaining power and momentum with vocal spokespeople like Tucker, Candice, and even VP Vance. Where did it come from and, as usual, what does it mean for the Jews. Tom Gjelten's years of experience on NPR and now on Moment Magazine help us paint a bleak picture carefully balanced by his deeply held passion for the Je...

Rabbi Mark Wildes, aka the millennial Rabbi, has spent the last two decades helping thousands of young Jews in NYC reconnect with meaning, community, and a Judaism that actually speaks to real life. Founder of Manhattan Jewish Experience and author of The Jewish Experience, he joins us to unpack what Jewish wisdom is really for — and why practice, ritual, and tradition hit different in a world tha...

We’re joined by Jeff Weiss, co-author of Fighting Back: Stan Andrews and the Birth of the Israeli Air Force — the riveting true story of an assimilated American Jew who rediscovered his identity by becoming one of Israel’s first fighter pilots in 1948. The prolific Jeff is also the founder of Stickers of Meaning, a powerful project preserving the personal mottos and messages of Israel’s fallen sin...

Beyond music, Alan’s life’s work has been devoted to weaving together activism, artistry, and the law to spark meaningful change. He views both his creative work and his law degree as essential tools in his ongoing mission to make a difference in a world that is both beautiful and challenging.  Alan recently released a folk musical titled Sarah Arthur, the Spiritual Journey of a Jewish American Wo...

Oded Nir was an Amsterdam-based chill out/ lounge/soulful/deep producer/remixer and the main man behind Suntree Records and Suntree Agency. But one day, he left it all behind and moved back to Israel. Why? How does it feel? Where is home? Where do we go from here? Join us. עודד ניר ברשת W: odednir.nl FB: facebook.com/wddnyr.2025 WHAT IS THEJEWFUNCTION - A 10min EXPLANATION https://youtu.be/5TlUt5F...

Virág Gulyás is a non-Jewish, Hungarian-born former EU diplomat who has become a prominent global activist and speaker against antisemitism. Her intriguing journey began from a background of casual antisemitism in post-communist Hungary to becoming a passionate, vocal advocate for Israel and the Jewish people. Known for her blog and movement "The Almost Jewish," Gulyás uses her surprisin...

How does a migration lawyer from Boston end up in a Lebanese prison on suspicion of being an Israeli spy? Dan Brotman has traveled to nearly 90 countries, including Iran and Afghanistan, to document the lives of people and far-flung Jewish communities. He has spent time in South Africa and Canada and just recently decided to leave the U.S. because he feels that the political choice is now down to...

 The 32-year-old Californian isn't Jewish – and didn't even grow up in a Jewish environment. His only connection to the Jewish people is through the man who raised him from age one, a Samoan, who instilled in him a love for the Jewish people. That's how's the story of Nick Matau, a former nuclear engineer and now a pro-Israel Tik-Tok sensation, begins. Join us. WHAT IS THEJEWFUNCTI...