The Jew Function Podcast

What do you know, without the pressure of her family knocking on her car window as was the case the first time we chatted, Rev. Hayley is even warmer and more hopeful in the face of the growing darkness around us. But this isn't fluff but a hard-core practical approach for establishing a new society. Join us.  IG: @revhayleyace LISTEN TO THE MYSTERY BOOK PODCAST SERIES: https://anchor.fm/theje...

Actor, filmmaker, Yuval David found himself also playing the role of activist post Oct. 7th. In addition to his many performance credits and his acclaimed filmmaking work, Yuval is an expert activist, commentator, and advisor about Jewish, Israeli, LGBTQ, American, civil rights, social justice, human rights, and representation in community, social, news, and entertainment.  What allowed the Oct. 7...

Dr. Lev Topor is currently an ISGAP Visiting Scholar at the Woolf Institute where he focuses on Critical Antisemitism Studies, Discrimination and Human Rights. Lev Topor is also a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Cyber Law and Policy (CCLP) in the University of Haifa and a former Visiting Research Fellow at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. He's the author of 'Phishing for Nazis: Conspiraci...

Mordechai’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Born in Springfield, Ohio, and raised in Calabazas, California, he initially ventured into the world of entertainment, founding a successful internet company and producing TV shows by his mid-20s. His path took an unexpected turn when a trip to Israel sparked a profound interest in Judaism. Embracing this new direction, he converted and eventu...

Is there objective good and objective evil? Could each of us harbor a terrorist and a Jew inside of us? Why do people dislike the quality of the Jew in them? What is the solution to the irrational craze sweeping through nation after nation? These and other great questions in this fascinating talk with Prof. Peterson. Maybe even some answers. Join us. Professor Patterson's books: https://shortu...

Psychotherapist and host of The Living Room Podcast series, Menachem practices meaning centered therapy, that supports individuals in their self-discovery, interpersonal relationships, and personal development. We figured that as addicts of our egoistic tendencies Menachem might be able to help us with his approach that seeks a spiritually based, and clinically sound, therapeutic intervention. Is...

Writer, political researcher, speaker, leader. We've added that last superlative because he's damn well deserves it. Focusing on Israeli politics & Israeli-Palestinian relations and currently at the Jewish People Policy Institute, Sam is editor of "We Should All Be Zionists", bylines in Newsweek, Haaretz, Jerusalem Post and more. But more than anything, he is mentally flexibl...

Sacha Roytman-Dratwa is CEO of the Combat Antisemitism Movement. Prior to this, he led the digital advocacy unit at the World Jewish Congress, including the digital educational campaign #WeRemember for International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Previously, Roytman-Dratwa was the director of digital media communication for Rimon Cohen Sheinkman PR firm in Israel. Before this, he commanded the new med...

Iola is your typical Black Sepharadi Jewish Mama slowly living her life in sleepy MN as a Community Engagement Manager for the ADL. Except there's nothing slow or sleepy about Iola and her infectious giggle is a tell tale sign of a sensitive soul fighting for good old fashioned conversations and some real connection. Oy! X: @kindofhomestead IG: @thekindofhomesteader W: kindofhomesteading.com L...

Rawan is a woman whose very being is a synthesis of many contradictions: half Suni half Shiite, she grew up in Syria and Lebanon steeped in anti-Israeli and anti-Jewish sentiments but matured in Europe in the Jewish quarter of Strasbourg, France. She is Arabic but took modern Hebrew and Jewish studies in college. She is a sane voice speaking out against fundamentalism and has founded Arabs Ask, a...

Shai Davidai is Assistant Professor in the Management Division of Columbia Business School. But he became a celebrity overnight after a heartfelt video shot on the lawn at Columbia U, days after the October 7th massacre. He is at the forefront of the fight against Pro-Palestinian terrorization of the school and a liberal thinker who isn't afraid to get asked tough questions. Join us. X: @ShaiD...

Renowned as a "hero" for his courageous actions on October 7th, Nimrod Palmach has emerged as a powerful voice against antisemitism. His harrowing story has been shared across major global media outlets, captivating audiences worldwide. As the CEO of ISRAEL-is, an organization dedicated to advancing peace through authentic storytelling, Nimrod is now spearheading the "Survived to Te...

We invited one of our more eloquent guests back to talk about his new book and feel his heart since the events of the 7th have exploded into our reality. Charles didn't disappoint. Join us. Book: The Antisemitic Imagination: The Great Establishment Deception: https://tinyurl.com/antisemiticimagination X: @moscowitz10001 W: www.charlesmoscowitz.com LISTEN TO THE MYSTERY BOOK PODCAST SERIES: htt...

Together with her husband Timothy Gutman, and her team at CAAA (Christian Action Against Antisemitism) Reverend Hayley Ace is dedicated to the mission of raising up a voice within the Christians of the UK, to stand with the Jewish people and to speak love and solidarity, in a time of increasing hate and antisemitism. Where does this love come from? Can it help turn the tide against the spreading h...

Matthew RJ Brodsky is a Senior Fellow at the Gold Institute for International Strategy in Washington, DC, and president of Red Ax Strategies with over two decades of experience focusing on U.S. foreign policy and national security. He has briefed members of Congress, Department of State, Department of Defense, and the National Security Council on Iran, Syria, and Palestinian-Israeli issues. Brodsk...

In the wake of October 7th, Samantha Ettus—5 times best selling author, Harvard MBA, and professional speaker—found herself in the unexpected position of becoming a Jewish activist, or as she calls it, an accidental activist. While previously recognized for her insights on the future of work she refocused all of her endeavors to combat antisemitism and mobilize the Jewish community. We are happy s...

Like many of us, Brad's worldview was shattered after the 7th. Not so much because of the violence but because of the world's reaction to it. Television host of the award-winning television program Air Land & Sea, broadcasting weekly on the national cable network Jewish Life Television/JLTV, Brad opened up about the root cause of antisemitism and was brave enough to entertain some unus...

She says that antisemites have made her more Jewish. But she wasn't satisfied with just being anti-antisemite. Mairi wanted more. So she moved to Israel, fell in love with the country and then with her future husband. She finds joy in standing up to antisemites but we have a feeling she's going to add an important piece to our puzzle. Join us. What allowed the Oct. 7 atrocities to unfold?...

He's the host of the Tattoos and Torah podcast and he can dig into Talmudic wisdom to cure your addictions, fatherhood challenges, and LGBTQ+ questions. We're hoping he can summon all of his wisdom, spiritual prowess, and unbelievably positive attitude to help us heal the world of Antisemitism. Join us. What allowed the Oct. 7 atrocities to unfold? Why are Jews best defined by their troubl...

Rabbi Leo Dee has endured what no man should. He lost his wife and two daughters in a terrorist attack in April of 2023. But this tragedy, which could've easily brought any of us to our knees, has brought out even finer qualities in an already special individual. He's one of our most insightful guests and he doesn't want others to wait for something painful to bring out the pain in the...

Joe Roberts is managing director of Winston Wilmont, a public affairs firm, and chair of Meretz Canada. He has served in senior leadership positions in Jewish communal organizations across North America. He's advocating for the people, for democracy, for human rights. A columnist. He's a husband. Dad. Jew. But he is also someone who isn't afraid to show his humanity and challenge Jews...

We finally decided to bring the man behind the organization that will free all Jews from their oppressors. We're talking of course about the Mossad. More specifically, the Mossad's fake X account hilariously run by Shwn Eni. We want to tell you more but we'd have to kill you. The best thing to do is tune in and see how the Mossad's parody can help us fight Antisemitsm. But don'...

Seth Menachem is going to be the second psychotherapist we've had on and we have some good feelings about him because in his practice he says that "I work to help you understand your history so we can discover how it is influencing the ways in which you currently operate in the world" - which is exactly what we do with Jews and antisemitism. He's also Fred Menachem's little b...

Seth and I go a long way back with Joseph. I worked on a documentary from 2012 with him and Seth is co-hosting The Great Transition with him. In both instances, his brilliant mind, his clarity of articulation and creative vision, shine through everything he does. We invited him to talk about the state of Israel, of Israelis, and of Jewish unity. He took time from his duty as a medic reservist to b...

Book editor, podcaster, memoirist. Howard Lovy writes about Jewish issues, publishing, technology, and business. His forthcoming book, "From Outrage to Action: A Practical Guide to Fighting Antisemitism" is set to come out next year. You can support his book here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fightingantisemitism/a-practical-guide-to-fighting-antisemitism What allowed the Oct. 7...