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At a time when being Jewish often involves a fight, Finding our Why with Ittay Flesher and Courtney Winter-Peters explores what drives us to be Jewish, asking not what we are fighting against but what we are advocating for. Join them to discover the drivers that makes us dig in and embrace the joy of being Jewish. Listener feedback is welcome at:findingourwhy@thejewishindependent.com.au

Politica: Israeli Politics Explained breaks down Israeli politics for a Jewish Diaspora audience, during a critical Israeli election year. Each episode provides clear explanations, political context and informed discussion to help listeners understand one of the world’s most talked about countries.

It's everything you didn't get in Jewish Studies class and a lot you probably didn't know you needed.Ashamed to Admit is the podcast for anyone who's ever nodded along in a conversation about Jewish history, culture, or current events while internally panicking. Hosted by comedians Tami Sussman and Shoshana Gottlieb, each episode breaks down the big, chewy, occasionally ridiculous questions of Jewish life, identity and community, with warmth, wit, and zero judgment.From ancient texts to antisemitism to whether you can use a vibrator on Shabbat, nothing is off limits. Funny, irreverent, and ...

Tensions Transplanted – Season 3 This six-part series explores the complex intersections of social cohesion, media influence, extremism, and rising antisemitism in the wake of the events at Bondi and October 7. Featuring a diverse panel of experts, journalists, and community leaders, the podcast delves into the mechanics of cancel culture, the spread of mis- and disinformation, and the structural roots of modern political polarization. Ultimately, the series seeks to answer difficult questions about legal accountability and how society can move forward to repair fractured communities. In ...