Today on Jewish Studies Unscrolled, we dive into the fascinating world of kvitlekh—19th-century petitions addressed to Rabbi Elijah Guttmacher, a... more

Today on Jewish Studies Unscrolled, we talk about Bruce Springsteen and his iconic song “Thunder Road.” While Springsteen himself isn’t... more

Today on Jewish Studies Unscrolled, we explore Nathan Hanover’s 17th-century work, The Abyss of Despair, or, in the original Hebrew,... more

Hosted by Courtney Hazlett, Rabbi Diana Fersko, and Josh Kross, each episode takes a look at a current, cultural topic... more

Jewish Studies Unscrolled features host Alyssa Quint in conversation with expert guests and historians. Each episode focuses on  a single... more

It’s been a whopper of a year: Israel at war with Hamas and Hezbollah, a decisive Trump victory, anti-Semitism on... more

Hosted by Courtney Hazlett, Rabbi Diana Fersko, and Josh Kross, each episode we'll take a look at a current, cultural... more

When Jordan Neely, a mentally disturbed man with a long rap sheet began threatening his fellow subway passengers one day... more

There are few political issues we consider more contentious than abortions. But what if we are getting this critical subject... more

Earlier this week, Israel signed a controversial ceasefire deal with Lebanon, brokered by the Biden administration. Tablet’s news editor Tony Badran joins... more

In 2017, Liel, back then no fan of Donald Trump, wrote a piece defending one of the president’s advisors, Sebastian Gorka,... more

Once upon a time, American publishing houses were paragons of excellence, championing writers like Cytnhia Ozick or Saul Bellow and... more

With Donald Trump slated to return to the White House after a truly historic upset, many Americans are feeling joyful... more

With just a few days to go before the 2024 presidential elections, we hear a lot of chatter about American... more

On this episode of Tablet Radio Hour, our Minyans are casting their vote. Tablet executive editor Wayne Hoffman, Jamie Betesh... more

These days, a lot of people are feeling anxious about America, Israel, and the precarious state of the world. But... more

On this episode of Re-Form: Examining the Challenges and Choices of America’s Largest Jewish Movement, we use our final episode... more

Ta-Nehisi Coates’s latest book, The Message, details his travels from Dakar, to South Carolina, to the West Bank and Jerusalem. Liel... more

On this episode of Re-Form: Examining the Challenges and Choices of America’s Largest Jewish Movement, we look at the Reform... more

This is an October 7th story, but one that begins not in 2023, but in October of 1894 with the... more

An ambitious soldier with a fraudulent smoking gun sets off a chain of events that leads to the embarrassment and... more

As Dreyfus wastes away on Devil’s Island, his wife and brother back in France fight for his freedom and exoneration.... more

France's most influential writer of its time, Emile Zola , becomes the champion of the victim, even at his own,... more

But what about France today, and the world for jews? French activist Carloline Fourest connects the affair to antisemitism today.

The conflict in the Middle East isn’t about religion, or national aspirations, or any of the wonderfully abstract things us... more

This week on Re-Form, we’re taking a break from the interviews to look at some of the feedback we’ve been... more

On the first episode of our new flagship series, Liel Leibovitz puts the current wars in Israel in context. He... more

On this episode of Re-Form: Examining the Challenges and Choices of America’s Largest Jewish Movement, we look at the positive... more

On this episode of Beautifully Jewish, we’re preparing for 5785 with a focus on the holiday table. Rethinking the table... more

This week we talk to Erin Foster, the creator and writer of new Netflix comedy Nobody Wants This, starring Adam... more

On this episode of Re-Form: Examining the Challenges and Choices of America’s Largest Jewish Movement, we look at the Reform... more

Executive Producer Courtney Hazlett sits down with Tanya Singer and Talia Elkin to discuss the Simchat Torah Challenge, a new... more

On this episode of Re-Form: Examining the Challenges and Choices of America’s Largest Jewish Movement, we look at the Reform... more

Introducing, Re-Form: Examining the Challenges and Choices of America’s Largest Jewish Movement. Hosts Josh Kross and Rabbi Diana Fersko walk... more

Liel Leibovitz sits down with the French philosopher, journalist, and filmmaker Bernard-Henri Lévy to discuss his new book, Israel Alone

For this week of our summer vacation, we went to camp, and to the old city.  First, we bring you a... more

Two very Jewish movies have just been released. First, Between the Temples, a comedy about a cantor who has lost... more

This week we’re testing your metal in Israel! FIrst we meet Ben Zion David, an eighth generation jeweler from a Yemenite... more

This week on the show, we’re bringing you two stories from our producer Quinn Waller. First up, we hit the road.... more

It's been almost ten months since the Oct. 7 attacks, and Israelis are adjusting to a new normal. Executive producer... more

India Abraham, a new immigrant from California who is also a medical tattoo artist, is offering free consultations and reduced-rate... more

Reuven Fenton has been covering breaking news for the New York Post since 2007. He comes to us today to... more

As the war moves into its ninth month, having non-Jewish allies is more important than ever to many of us.... more

With the 4th of July comes the official BBQ season, so this week we’re bringing you some musicians who can... more

This week on the show, we’re throwing our duffel bags into El Al’s overhead bins.  Journalist and author A.J. Jacobs returns... more

New York Congressman Ritchie Torres sits with Tablet Magazine’s Liel Leibovitz and Alana Newhouse to discuss Zionism, social media’s role... more

This week on the show, we know what you should add to the queue.  Stephanie, Liel, and Joshua have come with... more

This week on the show, we’re marking Father’s Day and Shavuot with reflections on fatherhood, loss, and collective Jewish responsibility.  Director... more

This week on the show, we’re examining the most Beautifully Jewish object of all time: the Torah. In celebration of... more

Unorthodox is off this week, but today we’re sharing an episode of the Tablet podcast Sivan Says: Taking the Torah... more

This week on the show, we’re catching a wave.  Producers Courtney Hazlett and Elie Bleier head to Tel Aviv to learn... more

This week on the show, we’re Eden Golan’s biggest fans.  TikTok phenom and cookbook author Eitan Bernath tells us about the... more

This week on the show, we’re opening a dialogue.  Jewish actor Noa Tishby and Gentile sports commentator Emmanuel Acho share what... more

This week on the show, we’re diving into the newest must-watch Israeli television series, thanks to our friends at ChaiFlicks,... more

This week on the show, we’re reporting from Columbia University, where in recent days anti-Israel protesters have set up an... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re highlighting the latest installment of The Minyan, Tablet’s roundtable series on American Jewish life, hosted... more

This week on the show, we’re taking time to remember.  Memory is at the core of so much of Jewish life... more

Around the world, food insecurity impacts far too many lives. As the war rages on, and hunger threatens so many... more

This week on the show, there’s a new (Jewish) sheriff in town. First, another story from our recent reporting trip to... more

This week on the show, we’re sharing stories from our second reporting trip to Israel.  Former First Lady of Israel Lihi... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re hoping the Jewish James Bond rumours are true. Plus, interviews with three awesome Jews:  Dan Pashman,... more

This week on the show, we are all about Shabbat.  First, we’re sharing the latest installment of Beautifully Jewish, in which... more

This week on the show, we refuse to refute. Phil Rosenthal of Somebody Feed Phil returns to the show to discuss... more

This week on Unorthodox, we can’t believe we missed YentaCon.  Our first guest is director Andrew Goldberg, whose new PBS documentary... more

Unorthodox is off this week, but today we're sharing an episode from the Tablet podcast What Really Matters with Walter... more

Unorthodox is off this week, but today we're sharing an episode from Jewish Priorities: Life After 10/7, a 6-part series... more

This week on Unorthodox, we won’t be hitting the slopes in Switzerland. Our Jewish guest this week is Ted Deutch, former... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re kashering the FIESTA dishware.  Our Jewish guest this week is Neta Ariel, director of the Maaleh... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re regretting doing those DNA tests. Our Gentile of the Week is NBA All-Star and former New... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re all about the two-strain solution.  We talk to Jewish actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who played Meadow Soprano... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re devoting the episode to stories of remembrance.  We share a teaser from Covering Their Tracks, a new Tablet... more

It’s been more than 100 days since Hamas massacred more than 1,300 Israelis and kidnapped hundreds more into Gaza. To... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re trading Shia LaBeouf for Alanis Morrisette.  Our Jewish guest is comedian and podcaster Moshe Kasher, who... more

This week on Unorthodox, it’s our final episode of 2023. We bring you the latest installment of The Archive, our series... more

This week, Unorthodox is publishing daily dispatches from Israel.  On Friday, Tanya Singer delivers the fruits of the Beautifully Jewish Craft-Along,... more

This week, Unorthodox is publishing daily dispatches from Israel.  On Thursday, we meet some of the non-Jews who make up the... more

This week, Unorthodox is publishing daily dispatches from Israel.  Today, we catch up with cookbook author Adeena Sussman and take a... more

This week, Unorthodox is publishing daily dispatches from Israel.  Today, we visit Roy Shimshon at his dog sanctuary in Moshav Tidhar in... more

This week, Unorthodox is publishing daily dispatches from Israel.  Today, we head to Kibbutz Kfar Aza, one of the communities most... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re sharing nine stories of Jewish light during a time when it’s never felt more necessary.  Liel... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re coming to you live from Baltimore, where we appeared at the 2023 Conservative/Masorti Shabbaton &... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re rooting for the heroes.  Our Jewish guest is philosopher and filmmaker Bernard-Henri Lévy, who returns to the... more

Today, we’re bringing Unorthodox listeners a special Beautifully Jewish Thanksgiving. Beautifully Jewish is a monthly audio series on Unorthodox that... more

Dark times call for bright lights, and we’re excited to announce Tablet’s Hanukkah Bazaar, taking place Sunday, Dec. 3 in... more

This week on Unorthodox, we talk with writer and political advisor Dan Senor about his new book, The Genius of... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re continuing our travels Across the JEW.S.A. We head to Miami, where newer communities are redefining... more

This week on Unorthodox, a mixup with a third (reich) party vendor.  We speak with Israeli actress Swell Ariel Or, who... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re processing our emotions about the war on Israel alongside our listeners. We talk with Rabbi... more

Today on Unorthodox, we’re welcoming Shabbat after a painful week. Rabbi Diana Fersko walks us through the basics of Shabbat,... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re sharing stories from Israel. We’ll hear firsthand from those who have faced unspeakable tragedy, and... more

Our hearts and minds are heavy right now, and we here at Unorthodox are working hard to bring you a... more

Vote for us in the Signal Awards! We’re finalists for our Across the JEW.S.A: Louisville, Kentucky, episode (vote here!) and... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re celebrating Sukkot in style. We head to the Malina sukkah, where we hear from Joshua’s... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re preparing for Yom Kippur by learning how to communicate better.  We interview linguist Deborah Tannen, who... more

This week on Unorthodox, you’re totally invited to our bat mitzvah.  First we talk to Amanda Stern—aka Fiona Rosenbloom—the author of... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re unveiling our newest series: Beautifully Jewish, hosted by Stephanie Butnick with Tanya Singer. It’s a... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re chowing down.  Cookbook author and chef Jake Cohen returns to the show to tell us about... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re continuing our journey through the Hebrew month of Elul up to the High Holidays by... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re entering Elul, the Hebrew month leading up to the High Holidays. During this period, we... more

This week on Unorthodox, was Oppenheimer a flop-enheimer? Our Gentile of the Week is podcaster and musician Hrishikesh Hirway. He... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re talking about Tisha B’Av and what we can learn from this ancient day of mourning. Then,... more

This week on Unorthodox: Kosher shrimp cocktail?  Our Jew of the Week is comedian and podcaster Sarah Silverman. She joins us... more

This week on Unorthodox, class is in session.  First, we discuss the new Israeli TV show The Lesson, and talk to... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re playing the name game. First, we’re re-airing a 2019 segment in which our former editor... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re ready to buzz in. Our Jew of the Week is JCC Krakow director Jonathan Ornstein, who... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re looking for the recipe for Coronation Cholent.  Our Jew of the Week is Chief Rabbi Sir... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re celebrating our proximity Tony Award. Our Jew of the Week is the comedian Alex Edelman. He... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re marching together. Or are we? Our Jew of the Week is the comedian Modi. He joined... more

This week on Unorthodox, the curious case of the Hitler-branded cocaine.   Our Jewish guest this week is David Cowan, who produced... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re officially welcoming our new co-host, Joshua Malina! To celebrate Joshua’s arrival and his role as... more

Each year for Shavuot, we air our annual Conversion Episode, in which we share stories of people finding their way... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re smuggling fruit roll-ups into Israel.  First, we chat with Rabbi Ari Lamm about the surprising spirituality... more

This week on Unorthodox, Grover goes to Israel, and we go to Portland, Maine!  Our Jewish guest this week is Natasha... more

After 360 episodes, we’re bidding adieu to our founding host, Mark Oppenheimer. We have good wishes from a famous friend,... more

This week on Unorthodox, we're discussing the protests in Israel and the larger context in which they are occuring.  Our Jewish... more

This week on Unorthodox, are green eggs and ham kosher?  Our Jew of the Week is audio producer and podcast guru... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re revisiting our 2020 Passover episode, in which we served up everything you need to know... more

This year we’re traveling Across the Jew.S.A – visiting 12 places around the country with fascinating Jewish stories. On this... more

This week on Unorthodox, we’re investigating Faux-hanim. Our first guest is Chanie Apfelbaum, creator of the popular kosher food blog Busy... more

This week on Unorthodox, are the Muppets Jewish?  Our Jew of the Week is Ruth Markel, whose son, Dan Markel, was... more