People Jew Wanna Know

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...

Margarita chats with Liz Glazer - award-winning standup comedian, actor, writer, and recovering lawyer. They discuss only the most relevant things to comedy & law - knocking on wood, taking molly, being married to a Rabbi, and eating horse meat. This episode is 100% Halachically questionable. Follow Liz on Instagram @lizglazer and check out her website dearlizglazer.com . Listen to Liz's p...

This week, Margarita chats with Samuel J. Hyde who is a writer and intellectual based out of Tel Aviv, Israel. He is also a fellow at The Jewish People Policy Institute. Samuel is an expert on the Israeli Palestinian conflict, specializing in Radical Islamism. In his highly intelligent, clear, and no BS way, Samuel breaks down exactly what's preventing us from finding peace and what steps we c...

Raizel and Dani Namdar from That Jewish Family join People Jew Wanna Know Podcast to reflect on their 3+ years of nomadic travel visiting 35 countries. As a Chasidic family, Raizel, Dani, and their kids are breaking stereotypes about the observant Jewish community and inspiring thousands all over the world to make the leap and enjoy travel. Follow That Jewish Family on all social platforms @ThatJe...

Adam Scott Bellos, an entrepreneur, political commentator, social media figure, and ardent Zionist joins People Jew Wanna Know Podcast to drop some hot takes on the current landscape for American Jews. Adam has grown on social media for his ardent criticisms of organizations like ADL and JNF, as well as criticisms of Jewish activists and influencers. His provocative and controversial commentary ch...

Rabbi Rebecca Keren Eisenstadt Jablonski aka My Hot Rabbi joins People Jew Wanna Know podcast! As a Rabbi, Becky has the unique vantage point of seeing the Jewish community more holistically and spotting macro trends. In this episode, Margarita and Becky discuss what's happening to modern Jewry and the evolution required in Jewish education to build the next generation of strong Jewish people....

Alexandra (Al) Silber, an international actress, singer, and author, joins us this week on People Jew Wanna Know Podcast to reflect on her upbringing, career, and Jewish soul. In an emotional and almost poetic episode, Al discusses the themes of life purpose, grief, love, and Jewish vitality. For years, Al had held roles in various productions of Fiddler on the Roof, and coming from a multi-faith...

On the week of Valentine's Day, Margarita interviews Delaney Fox who is a young, hip, and up and coming Jewish matchmaker. An entrepreneur at heart, Delaney is looking to revolutionize Jewish matchmaking by changing how it's done and what it costs. Follow Delaney on Instagram @datingbydelaney and join her pool of 1000+ proud Jews. Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknow What...

In a deliciously fun episode, Margarita interviews Keith Cohen, Owner of Orwashers Bakery. Orwashers is an iconic NYC Jewish bakery that's been around for 100+ years. Together, they discuss the spirit of entrepreneurship, Keith's lessons on doing business, his Jewish identity, and of course, all things baked goods. Make sure to visit Orwashers in NYC, and follow them on Instagram @orwasher...

Alana Zeitchik, a hostage family member & advocate, joins People Jew Wanna Know Podcast to discuss her reflections on advocating for the release of her 6 relatives that were taken hostage on October 7th. Hostage families continue to be instrumental players in securing the release of their loved ones and pressuring Israel to make a deal. In this emotional episode, Margarita and Alana discuss ce...

Aleeza Ben Shalom joins People Jew Wanna Know Podcast to talk about all things Jewish dating, relationships, and marriage! Known for Netflix's iconic show, Jewish Matchmaking, Margarita and Aleeza discuss the dating landscape, Aleeza's new book, and Aleeza offers countless pieces of valuable dating advice. Grab a copy of Aleeza's new book "Matchmaker Matchmaker: Find Me a Love Tha...

Jewish comedian, Eli Lebowicz, joins People Jew Wanna Know podcast to crack some jokes and talk all things comedy and Jewish life. Margarita and Eli discuss whether there are Jewish topics that are off-limits in comedy, how Jews are portrayed in the media, and the importance of comedy in difficult times. Follow Eli on Instagram @elicomedyagram and see his upcoming shows on www.elicomedy.com Suppor...

Tune in to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of People Jew Wanna Know Podcast! Margarita's little brother, Daniel, asks her questions from listeners as she reflects on various milestones of the pod. They talk about: Will Margarita take the podcast full time? Who are Margarita's dream guests? What has she learned in 1 year of doing the pod? Margarita's dating life Where the Jews are head...

On this jolly New Year's Day, Margarita chats with Ari Axelrod - singer, musician and actor. Ari has become known for his award-winning show, A Place For Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway. Ari is not only a musical theater savant but the loudest Zionist voice in musical theater right now. In this conversation, Margarita and Ari discuss everything from his career to musical theater, and to,...