This week on Unorthodox, was Oppenheimer a flop-enheimer? Our Gentile of the Week is podcaster and musician Hrishikesh Hirway. He hosted The West Wing Weekly with Joshua Malina, and he returns to Unorthodox to talk about his current podcast (and Netflix series) Song Exploder. He also shares his new single, Cascade, and asks a music-themed GOTW question. We’re also taking a trip Across the JEW.S.A. Liel brings us along to a Jewish summer camp off the beaten path in Colorado. Across the JEW.S.A. is created with the support of the Jewish Federations of North America. You can catch up on the rest of our travels across the JEW.S.A. at tabletmag.com/jewsa.We love to hear from you! Send us emails at unorthodox@tabletmag.com, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869. Check out our Unorthodox tees, mugs, and hoodies at tabletstudios.com. Find out about our upcoming events at tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive. To book us for a live show or event, email Tanya Singer at tsinger@tabletmag.com.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our Facebook group, and follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram. Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.SPONSORS: PJ Library sends thousands of children free Jewish storybooks and activities every month. Sign up Jewish kids from age zero to 12 to start reading this summer at pjlibrary.org/unorthodox.  Hadassah is hosting “Inspire Zionism: Tech, Trailblazers and Tattoos,” a two-day online event featuring panels with inspiring Zionist women, hosted by our own Stephanie Butnick. To join the conversation October 25 and 26, register at go.hadassah.org/inspire.The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut, is a podcast that explores what holds us together in divided times. Listen to their latest episode about social media at jfeds.org/podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

This week on Unorthodox, was Oppenheimer a flop-enheimer? Our Gentile of the Week is podcaster and musician <a href="https://hrishikesh.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hrishikesh Hirway</a>. He hosted <a href="http://thewestwingweekly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The West Wing Weekly</a> with Joshua Malina, and he <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/podcasts/unorthodox/unorthodox-podcast-episode-131-joshua-malina-hrishikesh-hirway-west-wing-weekly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">returns</a> to Unorthodox to talk about his current <a href="https://songexploder.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcast</a> (and <a href="http://netflix.com/songexploder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Netflix series</a>) Song Exploder. He also shares his new single, <a href="https://ffm.to/hh-cascade" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cascade</a>, and asks a music-themed GOTW question.  We’re also taking a trip <a href="http://tabletmag.com/jewsa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Across the JEW.S.A</a>. Liel brings us along to a Jewish summer camp off the beaten path in Colorado. Across the JEW.S.A. is created with the support of the <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=jewish+federations+of+north+america&amp;oq=jewish+federations+of+n&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCQgAECMYJxiKBTIJCAAQIxgnGIoFMgYIARBFGDkyBwgCEAAYgAQyBwgDEAAYgAQyBwgEEAAYgAQyBggFEEUYPTIGCAYQRRg8MgYIBxBFGD3SAQgyMzcxajBqNKgCALACAA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jewish Federations of North America</a>. You can catch up on the rest of our travels across the JEW.S.A. at <a href="http://tabletmag.com/jewsa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletmag.com/jewsa</a>. We love to hear from you! Send us emails at <a href="mailto:unorthodox@tabletmag.com">unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a>, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869.  Check out our Unorthodox tees, mugs, and hoodies at <a href="http://tabletstudios.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletstudios.com</a>.  Find out about our upcoming events at <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive</a>. To book us for a live show or event, email Tanya Singer at <a href="mailto:tsinger@tabletmag.com">tsinger@tabletmag.com</a>. <a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our weekly newsletter</a> to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnorthodoxPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a>, and follow Unorthodox on <a href="https://twitter.com/unorthodox_pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unorthodoxpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.  Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletmag.com/podcasts</a>. SPONSORS:  PJ Library sends thousands of children free Jewish storybooks and activities every month. Sign up Jewish kids from age zero to 12 to start reading this summer at <a href="http://pjlibrary.org/unorthodox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pjlibrary.org/unorthodox</a>.   Hadassah is hosting “Inspire Zionism: Tech, Trailblazers and Tattoos,” a two-day online event featuring panels with inspiring Zionist women, hosted by our own Stephanie Butnick. To join the conversation October 25 and 26, register at <a href="http://go.hadassah.org/inspire" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">go.hadassah.org/inspire</a>. The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut, is a podcast that explores what holds us together in divided times. Listen to their latest episode about social media at <a href="http://jfeds.org/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jfeds.org/podcast</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Rocky Mountain High Notes: Ep. 374

This week on Unorthodox, we’re talking about Tisha B’Av and what we can learn from this ancient day of mourning.Then, we’re bringing you an extended conversation with our Gentile of the Week Bill Courtney about the things we all can do to give up resentment and division and commit ourselves to empathy and change. He’s the football coach depicted in the Academy Award-winning documentary, Undefeated, and now hosts the new podcast, An Army of Normal Folks. We love to hear from you! Send us emails at unorthodox@tabletmag.com, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869. Check out our Unorthodox tees, mugs, and hoodies at tabletstudios.com. Find out about our upcoming events at tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive. To book us for a live show or event, email Tanya Singer at tsinger@tabletmag.com.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our Facebook group, and follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram. Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.

This week on Unorthodox, we’re talking about <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/holidays/tisha-bav" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tisha B’Av</a> and what we can learn from this ancient day of mourning. Then, we’re bringing you an extended conversation with our Gentile of the Week <a href="https://www.coachbillcourtney.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bill Courtney</a> about the things we all can do to give up resentment and division and commit ourselves to empathy and change. He’s the football coach depicted in the Academy Award-winning documentary, <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/70177633" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Undefeated</a>, and now hosts the new podcast, <a href="https://www.normalfolks.us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Army of Normal Folks</a>.  We love to hear from you! Send us emails at <a href="mailto:unorthodox@tabletmag.com">unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a>, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869.  Check out our Unorthodox tees, mugs, and hoodies at <a href="http://tabletstudios.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletstudios.com</a>.  Find out about our upcoming events at <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive</a>. To book us for a live show or event, email Tanya Singer at <a href="mailto:tsinger@tabletmag.com">tsinger@tabletmag.com</a>. <a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our weekly newsletter</a> to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnorthodoxPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a>, and follow Unorthodox on <a href="https://twitter.com/unorthodox_pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unorthodoxpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.  Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletmag.com/podcasts</a>.

Working it Out: Ep. 373

This week on Unorthodox: Kosher shrimp cocktail? Our Jew of the Week is comedian and podcaster Sarah Silverman. She joins us to talk about her new—and extremely Jewish—comedy special, Someone You Love, plus what it’s like playing poker with Joshua Malina We’re also bringing you our latest installment from The Archive, our series exploring the collections of the National Library of Israel. This week, we learn about the manuscripts of Ahmed Ibn Taymiyya, one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Islam. We love to hear from you! Send us emails at unorthodox@tabletmag.com, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869. Check out our Unorthodox tees, mugs, and hoodies at tabletstudios.com. Find out about our upcoming events at tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive. To book us for a live show or event, email Tanya Singer at tsinger@tabletmag.com.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our Facebook group, and follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram. Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.SPONSORS: PJ Library sends thousands of children free Jewish storybooks and activities every month. Sign up Jewish kids from age zero to 12 to start reading this summer at pjlibrary.org/unorthodox.  NLI, the National Library of Israel proudly supports our series The Archive. Discover the treasures, collections, and stories of the National Library of Israel here.

This week on Unorthodox: Kosher shrimp cocktail?  Our Jew of the Week is comedian and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sarah-silverman-podcast/id1533130572" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcaster</a> Sarah Silverman. She joins us to talk about her new—and extremely Jewish—comedy special, <a href="https://play.max.com/standalone/2fbf3452-01a8-45d4-918b-6990cf13c508" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Someone You Love</a>, plus what it’s like playing poker with Joshua Malina  We’re also bringing you our latest installment from <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/community/articles/unorthodox-podcast-the-archive-national-library-of-israel#94e30cfa1e22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Archive</a>, our series exploring the collections of the <a href="https://www.nli.org.il/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Library of Israel</a>. This week, we learn about the manuscripts of Ahmed Ibn Taymiyya, one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Islam. We love to hear from you! Send us emails at <a href="mailto:unorthodox@tabletmag.com">unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a>, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869.  Check out our Unorthodox tees, mugs, and hoodies at <a href="http://tabletstudios.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletstudios.com</a>.  Find out about our upcoming events at <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive</a>. To book us for a live show or event, email Tanya Singer at <a href="mailto:tsinger@tabletmag.com">tsinger@tabletmag.com</a>. <a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our weekly newsletter</a> to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnorthodoxPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a>, and follow Unorthodox on <a href="https://twitter.com/unorthodox_pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unorthodoxpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.  Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletmag.com/podcasts</a>. SPONSORS:  PJ Library sends thousands of children free Jewish storybooks and activities every month. Sign up Jewish kids from age zero to 12 to start reading this summer at <a href="http://pjlibrary.org/unorthodox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pjlibrary.org/unorthodox</a>.   NLI, the National Library of Israel proudly supports our series <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/community/articles/unorthodox-podcast-the-archive-national-library-of-israel#94e30cfa1e22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Archive</a>. Discover the treasures, collections, and stories of the National Library of Israel <a href="https://www.nli.org.il/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Kosher Face: Ep. 372

This week on Unorthodox, class is in session. First, we discuss the new Israeli TV show The Lesson, and talk to the show’s writer and creator, Deakla Keydar. (Sponsor note: You can stream ‘The Lesson’ exclusively on ChaiFlicks; Unorthodox listeners get 40% off a subscription with the code LESSONPOD). Then, we chat with Benyamin Cohen, who runs Albert Einstein’s official social media presence. He returns to the show to tell us about his new book, "The Einstein Effect: How the World’s Favorite Genius Got into Our Cars, Our Bathrooms, and Our Minds.”We love to hear from you! Send us emails at unorthodox@tabletmag.com, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869. Check out our Unorthodox tees, mugs, and hoodies at tabletstudios.com. Find out about our upcoming events at tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive. To book us for a live show or event, email Tanya Singer at tsinger@tabletmag.com.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our Facebook group, and follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram. Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.SPONSORSThe Lesson stars Doron Ben-David (Steve from Fauda) and just won Israel’s Best TV Drama Series award. The show is streaming exclusively on ChaiFlicks, and you can get 40% off your new subscription by using the code LESSONPOD at checkout.

This week on Unorthodox, class is in session.  First, we discuss the new Israeli TV show <a href="https://www.chaiflicks.com/the-lesson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Lesson</a>, and talk to the show’s writer and creator, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2130261/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deakla Keydar</a>. (Sponsor note: You can stream ‘The Lesson’ exclusively on <a href="https://www.chaiflicks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChaiFlicks</a>; Unorthodox listeners get 40% off a subscription with the code LESSONPOD).  Then, we chat with <a href="https://www.benyamincohen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Benyamin Cohen</a>, who runs Albert Einstein’s official <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertEinstein" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">social media presence</a>. He <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/podcasts/unorthodox/unorthodox-episode-153-benyamin-cohen-jason-gay" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">returns</a> to the show to tell us about his new <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Einstein-Effect-Favorite-Bathrooms-Fascinating/dp/1728248388" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">book</a>, "The Einstein Effect: How the World’s Favorite Genius Got into Our Cars, Our Bathrooms, and Our Minds.” We love to hear from you! Send us emails at <a href="mailto:unorthodox@tabletmag.com">unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a>, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869.  Check out our Unorthodox tees, mugs, and hoodies at <a href="http://tabletstudios.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletstudios.com</a>.  Find out about our upcoming events at <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive</a>. To book us for a live show or event, email Tanya Singer at <a href="mailto:tsinger@tabletmag.com">tsinger@tabletmag.com</a>. <a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our weekly newsletter</a> to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnorthodoxPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a>, and follow Unorthodox on <a href="https://twitter.com/unorthodox_pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unorthodoxpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.  Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletmag.com/podcasts</a>. SPONSORS The Lesson stars Doron Ben-David (Steve from Fauda) and just won Israel’s Best TV Drama Series award. The show is streaming exclusively on <a href="https://www.chaiflicks.com/the-lesson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChaiFlicks</a>, and you can get 40% off your new subscription by using the code LESSONPOD at checkout.

Lesson Plans: Ep. 371

This week on Unorthodox, we’re playing the name game. First, we’re re-airing a 2019 segment in which our former editor Noah Levinson investigates the real story behind the myth of name changes at Ellis Island. For more, check out A Rosenberg by Any Other Name: A History of Jewish Name Changing in America, written by Kirsten Fermaglich.We’re also bringing you a preview of our new Tablet Studios podcast, What Really Matters with Walter Russell Mead. We’re joined by the podcast’s co-host, Tablet deputy editor Jeremy Stern, to discuss the show and play a segment. You can subscribe to What Really Matters on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever you listen to podcasts.We love to hear from you! Send us emails at unorthodox@tabletmag.com, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869.Check out our Unorthodox tees, mugs, and hoodies at tabletstudios.com.Find out about our upcoming events at tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive. To book us for a live show or event, email Tanya Singer at tsinger@tabletmag.com.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our Facebook group, and follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram.Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.SPONSORSThe Lesson stars Doron Ben-David (Steve from Fauda) and just won Israel’s Best TV Drama Series award. The show is streaming exclusively on ChaiFlicks, and you can get 40% off your new subscription by using the code LESSONPOD at checkout.Betrayal: The Failure of American Jewish Leadership is a new book edited by Dr. Charles Jacobs and Avi Goldwasser. Get your copy at Amazon and check out their movement to challenge Jewish leaders at jewishleadershipproject.org.

This week on Unorthodox, we’re playing the name game. First, we’re re-airing a <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/podcasts/unorthodox/unorthodox-episode-177-ellis-island-jewish-name-changes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2019 segment</a> in which our former editor Noah Levinson investigates the real story behind the myth of name changes at Ellis Island. For more, check out <a href="https://nyupress.org/9781479867202/a-rosenberg-by-any-other-name/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Rosenberg by Any Other Name: A History of Jewish Name Changing in America</a>, written by Kirsten Fermaglich. We’re also bringing you a preview of our new Tablet Studios podcast, <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/whatreallymatters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What Really Matters with Walter Russell Mead</a>. We’re joined by the podcast’s co-host, Tablet deputy editor Jeremy Stern, to discuss the show and play a segment. You can subscribe to What Really Matters on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-really-matters-w-walter-russell-mead/id1695205478" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6dZIu49Vx9RcairMUPGOKp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, Amazon, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love to hear from you! Send us emails at <a href="mailto:unorthodox@tabletmag.com">unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a>, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869. Check out our Unorthodox tees, mugs, and hoodies at <a href="http://tabletstudios.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletstudios.com</a>. Find out about our upcoming events at <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive</a>. To book us for a live show or event, email Tanya Singer at <a href="mailto:tsinger@tabletmag.com">tsinger@tabletmag.com</a>. <a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our weekly newsletter</a> to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnorthodoxPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a>, and follow Unorthodox on <a href="https://twitter.com/unorthodox_pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unorthodoxpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletmag.com/podcasts</a>. SPONSORS The Lesson stars Doron Ben-David (Steve from Fauda) and just won Israel’s Best TV Drama Series award. The show is streaming exclusively on <a href="https://www.chaiflicks.com/the-lesson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChaiFlicks</a>, and you can get 40% off your new subscription by using the code LESSONPOD at checkout. Betrayal: The Failure of American Jewish Leadership is a new book edited by Dr. Charles Jacobs and Avi Goldwasser. Get your copy at Amazon and check out their movement to challenge Jewish leaders at <a href="http://jewishleadershipproject.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jewishleadershipproject.org.</a>

The Name Game: Ep. 370

This week on Unorthodox, we’re ready to buzz in.Our Jew of the Week is JCC Krakow director Jonathan Ornstein, who returns to the show to tell us about Jewish life in Poland today. Our Gentile of the Week is Antonio Pagliarulo, who joins us to talk about his new book, The Evil Eye: The History, Mystery, and Magic of the Quiet Curse. Plus, we’re taking a trip Across the JEW.S.A. to Deadwood, South Dakota, to learn about its surprising Jewish history. Across the JEW.S.A. is created with the support of the Jewish Federations of North America. You can catch up on the rest of our travels across the JEW.S.A. at tabletmag.com/jewsa.  We love to hear from you! Send us emails at unorthodox@tabletmag.com, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869. Check out our Unorthodox tees, mugs, and hoodies at tabletstudios.com. Find out about our upcoming events at tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive. To book us for a live show or event, email Tanya Singer at tsinger@tabletmag.com.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our Facebook group, and follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram. Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.SPONSORSThe Lesson stars Doron Ben-David (Steve from Fauda) and just won Israel’s Best TV Drama Series award. The show is streaming exclusively on ChaiFlicks, and you can get 40% off your new subscription by using the code LESSONPOD at checkout.Betrayal: The Failure of American Jewish Leadership is a new book edited by Dr. Charles Jacobs and Avi Goldwasser. Get your copy at Amazon and check out their movement to challenge Jewish leaders at jewishleadershipproject.org.

This week on Unorthodox, we’re ready to <a href="https://people.com/jeopardy-fans-shocked-after-contestants-cant-answer-our-father-prayer-question-7548332" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">buzz in</a>. Our Jew of the Week is <a href="https://www.friendsofjcckrakow.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JCC Krakow</a> director Jonathan Ornstein, who <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/podcasts/unorthodox/episode-322-dear-evan-hansen-zachary-noah-piser-krakow-jcc-ukraine-lgbtq-jews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">returns</a> to the show to tell us about Jewish life in Poland today.  Our Gentile of the Week is <a href="https://antoniopagliarulo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Antonio Pagliarulo</a>, who joins us to talk about his new <a href="https://redwheelweiser.com/book/the-evil-eye-9781578637973/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">book</a>, The Evil Eye: The History, Mystery, and Magic of the Quiet Curse.  Plus, we’re taking a trip <a href="http://tabletmag.com/jewsa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Across the JEW.S.A</a>. to Deadwood, South Dakota, to learn about its surprising Jewish history. Across the JEW.S.A. is created with the support of the <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=jewish+federations+of+north+america&amp;oq=jewish+federations+of+n&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCQgAECMYJxiKBTIJCAAQIxgnGIoFMgYIARBFGDkyBwgCEAAYgAQyBwgDEAAYgAQyBwgEEAAYgAQyBggFEEUYPTIGCAYQRRg8MgYIBxBFGD3SAQgyMzcxajBqNKgCALACAA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jewish Federations of North America</a>. You can catch up on the rest of our travels across the JEW.S.A. at <a href="http://tabletmag.com/jewsa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletmag.com/jewsa</a>.   We love to hear from you! Send us emails at <a href="mailto:unorthodox@tabletmag.com">unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a>, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869.  Check out our Unorthodox tees, mugs, and hoodies at <a href="http://tabletstudios.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletstudios.com</a>.  Find out about our upcoming events at <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive</a>. To book us for a live show or event, email Tanya Singer at <a href="mailto:tsinger@tabletmag.com">tsinger@tabletmag.com</a>. <a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our weekly newsletter</a> to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnorthodoxPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a>, and follow Unorthodox on <a href="https://twitter.com/unorthodox_pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unorthodoxpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.  Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletmag.com/podcasts</a>. SPONSORS The Lesson stars Doron Ben-David (Steve from Fauda) and just won Israel’s Best TV Drama Series award. The show is streaming exclusively on <a href="https://www.chaiflicks.com/the-lesson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChaiFlicks</a>, and you can get 40% off your new subscription by using the code LESSONPOD at checkout. Betrayal: The Failure of American Jewish Leadership is a new book edited by Dr. Charles Jacobs and Avi Goldwasser. Get your copy at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Betrayal-Failure-American-Jewish-Leadership/dp/163758878X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QGHERKU9Q94C&amp;keywords=Betrayal%3A+The+Failure+of+American+Jewish+Leadership&amp;qid=1687348219&amp;sprefix=betrayal+the+failure+of+american+jewish+leadership%2Caps%2C82&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and check out their movement to challenge Jewish leaders at <a href="http://jewishleadershipproject.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jewishleadershipproject.org</a>.

Eyes on the Prize: Ep. 369

This week on Unorthodox, we’re looking for the recipe for Coronation Cholent. Our Jew of the Week is Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis. He joins us to talk about life as Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations, what it was like to spend the night at St. James’s Palace when King Charles’s coronation fell over Shabbat, and why he’s so dedicated to interfaith work.Our second Jew of the Week is Zak Rosen. He hosts the podcast The Best Advice Show and co-hosts Slate’s parenting podcast, Mom and Dad Are Fighting. He joins us to share some of the unconventional advice he’s received.We’re also bringing you our latest installment from The Archive, our series exploring the collections of the National Library of Israel. This week, we learn about Gandhi’s surprising letter to Hitler, and his correspondence with the Jews of Bombay.We love to hear from you! Send us emails at unorthodox@tabletmag.com, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869.Check out our Unorthodox tees, mugs, and hoodies at tabletstudios.com.Find out about our upcoming events at tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive. To book us for a live show or event, email Tanya Singer at tsinger@tabletmag.com.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our Facebook group, and follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram.Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.SPONSORSHebrew College offers educators a Master in Jewish Education degree, graduate certificates, and non-credit options like short courses, workshops, and coaching. Learn more at hebrewcollege.edu/matarot. NLI, the National Library of Israel proudly supports our series The Archive. Discover the treasures, collections, and stories of the National Library of Israel here. NATIV is a college leadership gap-year program that invites you to explore Israel from big cities to small villages and historical sites. Grow your independence, make lifelong friends and participate in specialized leadership seminars. Apply today at www.nativ.org. Betrayal: The Failure of American Jewish Leadership is a new book edited by Dr. Charles Jacobs and Avi Goldwasser. Get your copy at Amazon and check out their movement to challenge Jewish leaders at jewishleadershipproject.org.

This week on Unorthodox, we’re looking for the recipe for Coronation Cholent.  Our Jew of the Week is <a href="https://chiefrabbi.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis</a>. He joins us to talk about life as Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations, what it was like to spend the night at St. James’s Palace when King Charles’s coronation fell over Shabbat, and why he’s so dedicated to interfaith work. Our second Jew of the Week is <a href="http://zakrosen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zak Rosen</a>. He hosts the podcast <a href="https://bestadvice.show/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Best Advice Show</a> and co-hosts Slate’s parenting podcast, <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/mom-and-dad-are-fighting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mom and Dad Are Fighting</a>. He joins us to share some of the unconventional advice he’s received. We’re also bringing you our latest installment from <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/community/articles/unorthodox-podcast-the-archive-national-library-of-israel#94e30cfa1e22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Archive</a>, our series exploring the collections of the <a href="https://www.nli.org.il/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Library of Israel</a>. This week, we learn about Gandhi’s surprising letter to Hitler, and his correspondence with the Jews of Bombay. We love to hear from you! Send us emails at <a href="mailto:unorthodox@tabletmag.com">unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a>, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869. Check out our Unorthodox tees, mugs, and hoodies at <a href="http://tabletstudios.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletstudios.com</a>. Find out about our upcoming events at <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive</a>. To book us for a live show or event, email Tanya Singer at <a href="mailto:tsinger@tabletmag.com">tsinger@tabletmag.com</a>. <a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our weekly newsletter</a> to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnorthodoxPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a>, and follow Unorthodox on <a href="https://twitter.com/unorthodox_pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unorthodoxpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletmag.com/podcasts</a>. SPONSORS Hebrew College offers educators a Master in Jewish Education degree, graduate certificates, and non-credit options like short courses, workshops, and coaching. Learn more at <a href="https://hebrewcollege.edu/community-learning/professional-development/for-educational-leaders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hebrewcollege.edu/matarot. </a> NLI, the National Library of Israel proudly supports our series <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/community/articles/unorthodox-podcast-the-archive-national-library-of-israel#94e30cfa1e22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Archive</a>. Discover the treasures, collections, and stories of the National Library of Israel <a href="https://www.nli.org.il/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.  NATIV is a college leadership gap-year program that invites you to explore Israel from big cities to small villages and historical sites. Grow your independence, make lifelong friends and participate in specialized leadership seminars. Apply today at <a href="http://www.nativ.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nativ.org</a>.  Betrayal: The Failure of American Jewish Leadership is a new book edited by Dr. Charles Jacobs and Avi Goldwasser. Get your copy at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Betrayal-Failure-American-Jewish-Leadership/dp/163758878X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QGHERKU9Q94C&amp;keywords=Betrayal%3A+The+Failure+of+American+Jewish+Leadership&amp;qid=1687348219&amp;sprefix=betrayal+the+failure+of+american+jewish+leadership%2Caps%2C82&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and check out their movement to challenge Jewish leaders at <a href="http://jewishleadershipproject.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jewishleadershipproject.org</a>.

Coronation Cholent: Ep. 368

This week on Unorthodox, we’re celebrating our proximity Tony Award.Our Jew of the Week is the comedian Alex Edelman. He returns to Unorthodox to celebrate his solo show, Just for Us, heading to Broadway for the summer. He also shares why it’s important to him to be pushing the conversation on Jewish art forward, beyond the low-hanging fruit of “bubbes, brisket, and bagels."Our Gentile of the Week is author and sportswriter Will Leitch. He joins us to talk about his new novel, The Time Has Come, and share his insights about the challenges and joys of fatherhood, baseball, and Little League.We love to hear from you! Send us emails at unorthodox@tabletmag.com, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869.Check out our Unorthodox tees, mugs, and hoodies at tabletstudios.com. Find out about our upcoming events at tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive. To book us for a live show or event, email Tanya Singer at tsinger@tabletmag.com.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our Facebook group, and follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram.Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.SPONSORSHebrew College offers educators a Master in Jewish Education degree, graduate certificates, and non-credit options like short courses, workshops, and coaching. Learn more at hebrewcollege.edu/matarot

This week on Unorthodox, we’re celebrating our <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/11/theater/leopoldstadt-parade-tony-awards-antisemitism.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">proximity Tony Award</a>. Our Jew of the Week is the comedian <a href="https://www.alexedelmancomedy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alex Edelman</a>. He <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/podcasts/unorthodox/episode-293-alex-edelman-comedian-sherry-herring-new-york-city" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">returns</a> to Unorthodox to celebrate his solo show, <a href="https://www.justforusshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Just for Us</a>, heading to Broadway for the summer. He also shares why it’s important to him to be pushing the conversation on Jewish art forward, beyond the low-hanging fruit of “bubbes, brisket, and bagels." Our Gentile of the Week is author and sportswriter <a href="https://williamfleitch.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Will Leitch</a>. He joins us to talk about his new <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-time-has-come-will-leitch?variant=40855522508834" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">novel</a>, The Time Has Come, and share his insights about the challenges and joys of fatherhood, baseball, and Little League. We love to hear from you! Send us emails at <a href="mailto:unorthodox@tabletmag.com">unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a>, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869. Check out our Unorthodox tees, mugs, and hoodies at <a href="http://tabletstudios.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletstudios.com</a>.  Find out about our upcoming events at <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive</a>. To book us for a live show or event, email Tanya Singer at <a href="mailto:tsinger@tabletmag.com">tsinger@tabletmag.com</a>. <a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our weekly newsletter</a> to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnorthodoxPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a>, and follow Unorthodox on <a href="https://twitter.com/unorthodox_pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unorthodoxpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletmag.com/podcasts</a>. SPONSORS Hebrew College offers educators a Master in Jewish Education degree, graduate certificates, and non-credit options like short courses, workshops, and coaching. Learn more at <a href="https://hebrewcollege.edu/community-learning/professional-development/for-educational-leaders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hebrewcollege.edu/matarot</a>

Bubble Trouble: Ep. 367

This week on Unorthodox, we’re marching together. Or are we?Our Jew of the Week is the comedian Modi. He joined us to talk about coming out to his mother about being a comedian, and why he’s finding what he calls “moshiach energy” in being openly gay—and proudly Jewish. And returning to the show as our most gentilic gentile of the week is our friend and rabbi, Father James Martin, a Jesuit priest and editor at large for America Magazine. He joined us to talk about his work on LGBTQ issues within the Church, as well as his last book, Learn to Pray and the upcoming Come Forth. Join us June 22 for a special Unorthodox night on Broadway! We have a block of orchestra tickets for Leopoldstadt, starring our new co-host Joshua Malina, and after the show Stephanie and Liel will do a Q&amp;A on-stage with Joshua. Get your tickets at bit.ly/uobroadway.We love to hear from you! Send us emails at unorthodox@tabletmag.com, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869. Check out our Unorthodox tees, mugs, and hoodies at tabletstudios.com. Find out about our upcoming events at tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive. To book us for a live show or event, email Tanya Singer at tsinger@tabletmag.com.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our Facebook group, and follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram. Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.SPONSORS:Soul Doctor - On June 13th, experience the untold story of the powerful friendship between high priestess of soul, Nina Simone, and Jewish music icon Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach on the big screen. For one day only, movie theaters nationwide will be screening "Soul Doctor," the smash-hit Broadway musical the New York Times called "inspiring and absorbing with beautiful music." Visit SoulDoctorMovie.com.

This week on Unorthodox, we’re marching together. Or are we? Our Jew of the Week is the comedian <a href="https://www.instagram.com/modi_live/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Modi</a>. He joined us to talk about coming out to his mother about being a comedian, and why he’s finding what he calls “<a href="https://www.modilive.com/shop-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">moshiach energy</a>” in being openly gay—and proudly Jewish.  And returning to the show as our most gentilic gentile of the week is our friend and rabbi, <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesMartinSJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Father James Martin</a>, a Jesuit priest and editor at large for <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">America Magazine</a>. He joined us to talk about his work on LGBTQ issues within the Church, as well as his last book, <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/learning-to-pray-james-martin?variant=39344420847650" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn to Pray</a> and the upcoming <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/come-forth-james-martin?variant=40440856936482" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Come Forth</a>.  Join us June 22 for a special Unorthodox night on Broadway! We have a block of orchestra tickets for Leopoldstadt, starring our new co-host Joshua Malina, and after the show Stephanie and Liel will do a Q&amp;A on-stage with Joshua. Get your tickets at <a href="http://bit.ly/uobroadway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/uobroadway</a>. We love to hear from you! Send us emails at <a href="mailto:unorthodox@tabletmag.com">unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a>, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869.  Check out our Unorthodox tees, mugs, and hoodies at <a href="http://tabletstudios.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletstudios.com</a>.  Find out about our upcoming events at <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive</a>. To book us for a live show or event, email Tanya Singer at <a href="mailto:tsinger@tabletmag.com">tsinger@tabletmag.com</a>. <a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our weekly newsletter</a> to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnorthodoxPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a>, and follow Unorthodox on <a href="https://twitter.com/unorthodox_pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unorthodoxpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.  Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletmag.com/podcasts</a>. SPONSORS:Soul Doctor - On June 13th, experience the untold story of the powerful friendship between high priestess of soul, Nina Simone, and Jewish music icon Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach on the big screen. For one day only, movie theaters nationwide will be screening "Soul Doctor," the smash-hit Broadway musical the New York Times called "inspiring and absorbing with beautiful music." Visit <a href="http://SoulDoctorMovie.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SoulDoctorMovie.com</a>.

Stepping Out: Ep. 366

This week on Unorthodox, the curious case of the Hitler-branded cocaine.  Our Jewish guest this week is David Cowan, who produced the documentary Afghan Dreamers, which follows an all-girls robotics team from Afghanistan as they compete in international competitions against the backdrop of the threat of Taliban rule. We’re also bringing you another installment of our series Across The JEW.S.A., created with the support of the Jewish Federations of North America. We head to New Orleans for Jazz Fest and a very special Shabbat. Join is June 22 for a special Unorthodox night on Broadway! We have a block of orchestra tickets for Leopoldstadt, starring our new co-host Joshua Malina, and after the show Stephanie and Liel will do a Q&amp;A on-stage with Joshua. Get your tickets at bit.ly/uobroadway.We love to hear from you! Send us emails at unorthodox@tabletmag.com, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869. Check out our Unorthodox tees, mugs, and hoodies at tabletstudios.com. Find out about our upcoming events at tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive. To book us for a live show or event, email Tanya Singer at tsinger@tabletmag.com.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our Facebook group, and follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram. Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.SPONSORS: PJ Library sends thousands of children free Jewish storybooks and activities every month. Sign up Jewish kids from age zero to twelve to start reading this summer at pjlibrary.org/unorthodox.  The Jewish Federations of North America represent over 350 Jewish communities in the U.S. and Canada and raise and distribute more than $1 billion annually to build flourishing Jewish communities domestically, in Israel, and around the world. Find out more at jewishfederations.org.

This week on Unorthodox, the curious case of the <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nazi-cocaine-packets-peru-hitler-printed-on-outside/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hitler-branded cocaine</a>.   Our Jewish guest this week is David Cowan, who produced the documentary <a href="https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/7fH53wZtMNxKkuIlN5V5Qdrw2KWsrqtn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Afghan Dreamers</a>, which follows an all-girls robotics team from Afghanistan as they compete in international competitions against the backdrop of the threat of Taliban rule.  We’re also bringing you another installment of our series <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/community/articles/unorthodox-podcast-jfna-across-the-jew-s-a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Across The JEW.S.A</a>., created with the support of the <a href="https://www.jewishfederations.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jewish Federations of North America.</a> We head to New Orleans for Jazz Fest and a very <a href="https://tourosynagogue.com/events/jazzfestshabbat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">special Shabbat</a>. Join is June 22 for a special Unorthodox night on Broadway! We have a block of orchestra tickets for Leopoldstadt, starring our new co-host Joshua Malina, and after the show Stephanie and Liel will do a Q&amp;A on-stage with Joshua. Get your tickets at <a href="http://bit.ly/uobroadway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/uobroadway</a>. We love to hear from you! Send us emails at <a href="mailto:unorthodox@tabletmag.com">unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a>, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869.  Check out our Unorthodox tees, mugs, and hoodies at <a href="http://tabletstudios.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletstudios.com</a>.  Find out about our upcoming events at <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive</a>. To book us for a live show or event, email Tanya Singer at <a href="mailto:tsinger@tabletmag.com">tsinger@tabletmag.com</a>. <a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our weekly newsletter</a> to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnorthodoxPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a>, and follow Unorthodox on <a href="https://twitter.com/unorthodox_pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unorthodoxpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.  Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabletmag.com/podcasts</a>. SPONSORS:  PJ Library sends thousands of children free Jewish storybooks and activities every month. Sign up Jewish kids from age zero to twelve to start reading this summer at <a href="http://pjlibrary.org/unorthodox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pjlibrary.org/unorthodox</a>.   <a href="https://www.jewishfederations.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Jewish Federations of North America</a> represent over 350 Jewish communities in the U.S. and Canada and raise and distribute more than $1 billion annually to build flourishing Jewish communities domestically, in Israel, and around the world. Find out more at<a href="http://jewishfederations.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> jewishfederations.org</a>.

All That Jazz: Ep. 365

Unorthodox is the universe’s leading Jewish podcast, hosted by Stephanie Butnick, Liel Leibovitz, and Joshua Malina. Each week we bring you News of the Jews, interesting guests—one Jewish and one gentile—and so much more.

I was there at the beginning and am still here.  Love the weekly conversation!!

Gets Better and Better

One of the best podcasts out there. Can not recommend highly enough!

This show will make you laugh, cry, and think

Unorthodox

Natalie Portman won't accept 'Jewish Nobel Prize' in Israel, plus Jewish artichoke drama in Italy.Our Jewish guest is Rachel Simmons, the author of Enough As She Is: How to Help Girls Move Beyond Impossible Standards of Success to Live Healthy, Happy and Fulfilling Lives. Rachel explains the pressures facing young girls in America today, how we can support our daughters and nieces and friends, and whether things are any better at Jewish schools. Our gentile of the week is Linda Curtis, whose memoir Shunned: How I Lost My Religion and Found Myself, chronicles her decision to leave her close-knit Jehovah’s Witness community and ultimately being formally shunned by the religion. Linda tells us about life as a Jehovah's Witness, why she left, and why she has no animosity towards the community—and family—that shunned her. Her question for the panel is whether Jews are ever formally excommunicated like she was.We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com or leave a message at our new listener line: 914-570-4869. We may share your note on the air. If you like us, please consider leaving a review in iTunes.Want more Unorthodox in your life? Follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook group to chat with the hosts and see what happens behind-the-scenes! Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Show your love for Unorthodox with our new T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies. Get yours at bit.ly/Unorthoshirt.This episode is sponsored by Harry’s. Get a free trial shave set when you sign up at harrys.com/unorthodox.This episode is sponsored by One Day University, which brings together the greatest professors from the world's top schools to present special versions of their best lectures live. Register for upcoming events at www.onedayu.com using code UNORTHODOX for 30 percent off.

Natalie Portman won't accept 'Jewish Nobel Prize' in Israel, plus Jewish artichoke drama in Italy.Our Jewish guest is Rachel Simmons, the author of<a href="http://rsim2.wpengine.com/books-and-advice/enough-as-she-is/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Enough As She Is: How to Help Girls Move Beyond Impossible Standards of Success to Live Healthy, Happy and Fulfilling Lives</a>. Rachel explains the pressures facing young girls in America today, how we can support our daughters and nieces and friends, and whether things are any better at Jewish schools. Our gentile of the week is Linda Curtis, whose memoir <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Shunned-Lost-Religion-Found-Myself/dp/1631523287" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shunned: How I Lost My Religion and Found Myself</a>, chronicles her decision to leave her close-knit Jehovah’s Witness community and ultimately being formally shunned by the religion. Linda tells us about life as a Jehovah's Witness, why she left, and why she has no animosity towards the community—and family—that shunned her. Her question for the panel is whether Jews are ever formally excommunicated like she was.We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at <a href="mailto:Unorthodox@tabletmag.com">Unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a> or leave a message at our new listener line: 914-570-4869. We may share your note on the air. If you like us, please consider leaving a review in iTunes.Want more Unorthodox in your life? <a href="https://twitter.com/unorthodox_pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow us</a> on Twitter and join <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our Facebook group</a> to chat with the hosts and see what happens behind-the-scenes! Sign up for our <a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">weekly newsletter</a> to get new episodes, photos, and more. Show your love for Unorthodox with our new T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies. Get yours at <a href="http://bit.ly/Unorthoshirt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/Unorthoshirt</a>.This episode is sponsored by Harry’s. Get a free trial shave set when you sign up at <a href="http://harrys.com/unorthodox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">harrys.com/unorthodox</a>.This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.onedayu.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Day University</a>, which brings together the greatest professors from the world's top schools to present special versions of their best lectures live. Register for upcoming events at <a href="http://www.onedayu.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.onedayu.com </a>using code UNORTHODOX for 30 percent off.

Knocked Out: Ep. 133

Last May, in honor of Shavuot, the holiday that celebrates the most famous convert to Judaism, Ruth, we put together a special episode all about conversion. We were so moved by the overwhelming response, both from converts and not, that we made another episode.This year we're back with a whole new range of stories. We hear from Ashley Wallace, who grew up in a Christian family in Alabama and who found support throughout her conversion from her friend Will Docimo.We talk to Rabbi Dr. Stuart W. Halpern, author of the new book, Gleanings: Reflections on Ruth, about why Shavuot is the perfect time to celebrate conversion stories.Listener Rebecca Cynamon-Murphy lets us listen in on her conversion audio diary, all the way to the mikveh.Pittsburgh record store owner Eric Ackland shares his journey from secular Judaism to Orthodoxy (not technically a conversion, but still a great story).Plus we hear from listeners who called in to share their own conversion stories.We'd love to hear what you thought of this week's show. Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com or leave a message at our listener line: 914-570-4869.We’re heading to Chicago! See us live Wednesday, June 26 at 7 p.m. at the Logan Square Auditorium with special guest Blair Braverman, who recently became the second Jewish woman to complete the Iditarod. Presented by Hadassah Chicago-North Shore. Get your tickets here.This episode is sponsored by Harry's. Get your free trial shave set at Harrys.com/UNORTHODOX.

Last May, in honor of Shavuot, the holiday that celebrates the most famous convert to Judaism, Ruth, we put together a <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-life-and-religion/262268/unorthodox-podcast-episode-136-shavuot-jewish-conversion-stories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">special episode</a> all about conversion. We were so moved by the overwhelming response, both from converts and not, that we made another episode.This year we're back with a whole new range of stories. We hear from Ashley Wallace, who grew up in a Christian family in Alabama and who found support throughout her conversion from her friend Will Docimo.We talk to Rabbi Dr. Stuart W. Halpern, author of the new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gleanings-Reflections-Ruth-Stuart-Halpern/dp/1592645186" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gleanings: Reflections on Ruth,</a> about why Shavuot is the perfect time to celebrate conversion stories.Listener Rebecca Cynamon-Murphy lets us listen in on her conversion audio diary, all the way to the mikveh.Pittsburgh record store owner Eric Ackland shares his journey from secular Judaism to Orthodoxy (not technically a conversion, but still a great story).Plus we hear from listeners who called in to share their own conversion stories.We'd love to hear what you thought of this week's show. Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com or leave a message at our listener line: 914-570-4869.We’re heading to Chicago! See us live Wednesday, June 26 at 7 p.m. at the Logan Square Auditorium with special guest Blair Braverman, who recently became the second Jewish woman to complete the Iditarod. Presented by Hadassah Chicago-North Shore. Get <a href="https://events.eventzilla.net/e/hadassah-cns-power-hour--unorthodox-live-podcast-2138746511" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">your tickets here</a>.This episode is sponsored by Harry's. Get your free trial shave set at <a href="http://Harrys.com/UNORTHODOX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harrys.com/UNORTHODOX</a>.

The Conversion Episode, 2019: Ep. 184

This week on Unorthodox: We recap the Butnick-Cohen nuptials (mazel tov!), Liel has a big reveal, and our guests wrestle with complicated legacies—both personal and political.Our first Jewish guest is Annabelle Gurwitch, the author of Wherever You Go, There They Are, a funny, wise memoir about the families we’re born into—and the families we choose. She talks about growing up with a fabulist father, becoming a drug mule for her elderly mother, her colorful Southern Jewish clan, and the various tribes she’s joined over the years in her quest for belonging.Our gentile of the week, director Dylan Kussman, comes with a bonus Jewish guest—actor/writer Aaron Davidman. They’re the creative duo behind Wrestling Jerusalem, a new film adaptation of Davidman’s one-man play that explores the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the lens of 17 characters from a range of religious, political, and ethnic backgrounds. Kussman explains what attracted him to a story about one of the world’s most controversial conflicts, and Davidman tells us how he recovers from his marathon stage performances. Wrestling Jerusalem is showing at Symphony Space in New York City through September 17.We love hearing from you! Email us at unorthodox@tabletmag.com—we’ll share our favorite notes on-air.Follow us on Twitter: @tabletmag, @markopp1, @liel, and @stuffism.This episode is brought to you by Harry’s. Get a free trial shave set (including razor handle, blades, and gel) valued at $13 when you sign up at Harrys.com/Unorthodox.

This week on Unorthodox: We recap the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/10/fashion/weddings/stephanie-butnick-benjamin-cohen.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Butnick-Cohen</a> nuptials (mazel tov!), Liel has a big reveal, and our guests wrestle with complicated legacies—both personal and political.Our first Jewish guest is <a href="https://www.annabellegurwitch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Annabelle Gurwitch</a>, the author of Wherever You Go, There They Are, a funny, wise memoir about the families we’re born into—and the families we choose. She talks about growing up with a fabulist father, becoming a drug mule for her elderly mother, her colorful Southern Jewish clan, and the various tribes she’s joined over the years in her quest for belonging.Our gentile of the week, director <a href="https://twitter.com/DylanKussman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dylan Kussman</a>, comes with a bonus Jewish guest—actor/writer Aaron Davidman. They’re the creative duo behind <a href="http://www.wrestlingjerusalem.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wrestling Jerusalem</a>, a new film adaptation of Davidman’s one-man play that explores the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the lens of 17 characters from a range of religious, political, and ethnic backgrounds. Kussman explains what attracted him to a story about one of the world’s most controversial conflicts, and Davidman tells us how he recovers from his marathon stage performances. Wrestling Jerusalem is showing at <a href="https://www.symphonyspace.org/event/9715/Film/wrestling-jerusalem-new-york-premiere" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Symphony Space</a> in New York City through September 17.We love hearing from you! Email us at <a href="mailto:Unorthodox@tabletmag.com">unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a>—we’ll share our favorite notes on-air.Follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/tabletmag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@tabletmag</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/markopp1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@markopp1</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/liel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@liel</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/stuffism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@stuffism</a>.This episode is brought to you by Harry’s. Get a free trial shave set (including razor handle, blades, and gel) valued at $13 when you sign up at <a href="http://harrys.com/unorthodox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harrys.com/Unorthodox</a>.

We Are Family: Ep. 105

If you love listening to Unorthodox every week, please consider donating to keep us going for another hundred episodes. We put together a bunch of fun gifts, from tote bags to studio visits to an exclusive Sept. 6 cocktail party in New York City with Mark, Liel, and Stephanie.Our Jewish guest is linguist Sarah Bunin Benor, an expert in Jewish languages and the author of Becoming Frum: How Newcomers Learn the Language and Culture of Orthodox Judaism, an in-depth study of American Jewish language. She breaks down the linguistic 'tells' of Orthodox Jews, explains how religious Jews often code switch depending on their audience, and describes her experience as a non-Orthodox Jew immersing herself in Orthodox homes and communities for research.Our gentile of the week is architect and card-carrying WASP Duo Dickinson, who returns to the show to tell us about his forthcoming book, A Home Called New England. He also tells us what it's like being a white Christian male in America today, especially one who loves football, and poses an interesting question: Are week-long summer trips to Vermont essentially Birthright for WASPS? Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, behind-the-scenes photos, and more! Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com—we may read your note on air.Follow us on Twitter: @tabletmag, @markopp1, @liel and @stuffism.This episode is brought to you by Jewish Lives, biographies that illuminate the Jewish experience. Visit JewishLives.org to get 25 percent off all books and curated collections with the code JLBOOKS.Music:"Mikveh Bath" by Golem"C.R.E.A.M." by Wu-Tang Clan"A Duo" by James Horner, from the film An American Tail"F Minor Klezmer" by The Underscore Orkestra

If you love listening to Unorthodox every week, please consider <a href="https://www.generosity.com/fundraising/unorthodox-podcast--2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donating</a> to keep us going for another hundred episodes. We put together a bunch of fun gifts, from tote bags to studio visits to an exclusive Sept. 6 cocktail party in New York City with Mark, Liel, and Stephanie.Our Jewish guest is linguist Sarah Bunin Benor, an expert in Jewish languages and the <a href="http://becomingfrum.weebly.com/author.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">author</a> of Becoming Frum: How Newcomers Learn the Language and Culture of Orthodox Judaism, an in-depth study of American Jewish language. She breaks down the linguistic 'tells' of Orthodox Jews, explains how religious Jews often code switch depending on their audience, and describes her experience as a non-Orthodox Jew immersing herself in Orthodox homes and communities for research.Our gentile of the week is architect and card-carrying WASP <a href="http://www.duodickinson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Duo Dickinson</a>, who <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-news-and-politics/205328/just-the-two-of-us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">returns</a> to the show to tell us about his forthcoming <a href="http://globepequot.com/book/9781493018468" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">book</a>, A Home Called New England. He also tells us what it's like being a white Christian male in America today, especially one who loves football, and poses an interesting question: Are week-long summer trips to Vermont essentially Birthright for WASPS? <a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, behind-the-scenes photos, and more! Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com—we may read your note on air.Follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/tabletmag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@tabletmag</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/markopp1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@markopp1</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/liel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@liel</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/stuffism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@stuffism</a>.This episode is brought to you by Jewish Lives, biographies that illuminate the Jewish experience. Visit <a href="https://www.jewishlives.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JewishLives.org</a> to get 25 percent off all books and curated collections with the code JLBOOKS.Music:"Mikveh Bath" by Golem"C.R.E.A.M." by Wu-Tang Clan"A Duo" by James Horner, from the film An American Tail"F Minor Klezmer" by The Underscore Orkestra

Birthright for WASPs?: Ep. 102

If you love listening to Unorthodox every week, please consider making a donation to keep us going for another hundred episodes. We put together a bunch of fun gifts for donors, from tote bags to studio visits to a cocktail party with Mark, Liel, and Stephanie.We’re #blessed with three Jewish guests this week: Leah Gottfried, Jessica Schechter, and Danny Hoffman, the team behind the popular web series 'Soon By You,' which depicts the dating drama of young, modern Orthodox Manhattanites. They tell us about their worst dates, how they differ from their on-screen personas, and the relationship roadblocks specific to the observant community, like disagreement about making aliyah.Our gentile of the week is Rod Dreher, senior editor at The American Conservative and the author of The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation. He tells us why we would all be better off living in cloistered communities given the fragmentation and atomization of religious life in America today, and poses an interesting question for us: whether we believe Jewish culture can endure without religion.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, behind-the-scenes photos, and more! Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com—we may read your note on air.Follow us on Twitter: @tabletmag, @markopp1, @liel, and @stuffism.This episode is brought to you by Harry’s. Get a free trial shave set, valued at $13, when you sign up at harrys.com/unorthodox.Music: "Mikveh Bath" by Golem"If You Could See Her" by John Kander and Fred Ebb, from the Cabaret Original Soundtrack"Money (Instrumental)" by Pink Floyd"Thoroughly Modern Millie" by Jeanine Tesori and Dick Scanlan, from the film Thoroughly Modern Millie"Wishin' and Hopin'" by Nancy Sinatra

If you love listening to Unorthodox every week, please consider <a href="https://www.generosity.com/fundraising/unorthodox-podcast--2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">making a donation</a> to keep us going for another hundred episodes. We put together a bunch of fun gifts for donors, from tote bags to studio visits to a cocktail party with Mark, Liel, and Stephanie.We’re #blessed with three Jewish guests this week: Leah Gottfried, Jessica Schechter, and Danny Hoffman, the team behind the popular web series '<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMGWHFZ2BmJmjisxc4WoLw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soon By You,</a>' which depicts the dating drama of young, modern Orthodox Manhattanites. They tell us about their worst dates, how they differ from their on-screen personas, and the relationship roadblocks specific to the observant community, like disagreement about making aliyah.Our gentile of the week is Rod Dreher, senior editor at The American Conservative and the author of <a href="http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/547188/the-benedict-option-by-rod-dreher/9780735213296/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation.</a> He tells us why we would all be better off living in cloistered communities given the fragmentation and atomization of religious life in America today, and poses an interesting question for us: whether we believe Jewish culture can endure without religion.<a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, behind-the-scenes photos, and more! Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com—we may read your note on air.Follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/tabletmag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@tabletmag</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/markopp1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@markopp1</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/liel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@liel</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/stuffism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@stuffism</a>.This episode is brought to you by Harry’s. Get a free trial shave set, valued at $13, when you sign up at <a href="http://harrys.com/unorthodox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">harrys.com/unorthodox</a>.Music: "Mikveh Bath" by Golem"If You Could See Her" by John Kander and Fred Ebb, from the Cabaret Original Soundtrack"Money (Instrumental)" by Pink Floyd"Thoroughly Modern Millie" by Jeanine Tesori and Dick Scanlan, from the film Thoroughly Modern Millie"Wishin' and Hopin'" by Nancy Sinatra

The Dating Option: Ep. 101

Our Jewish guest this week is Peninah Lamm Kaplansky, who in 2015 wrote a candid and moving account of her miscarriage, at 21 weeks, and the need for more resources and discussion surrounding infertility and miscarriage in Jewish communities. Our Gentile of the Week is Sister Julia Walsh, a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration and a Catholic youth minister. Sister Julia tells us about the painful decision to give up motherhood, something she had always dreamed of, when she entered the life at 24, and the unexpected freedom she found in her work for the church. We also sit down with filmmaker Rachel Myers and her grandmother Roberta Mahler, the director and star of Wendy’s Shabbat, a documentary about a group of seniors who meet each week for Shabbat dinner at a local Wendy’s fast-food restaurant. Rachel and Roberta tell us what they learned about each other while making a film together, Roberta’s newfound celebrity status, and the ways Jewish community can be forged in the unlikeliest places.We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com or leave a message at our listener line: 914-570-4869. We may share your note on the air. If you like us, please consider leaving a review in iTunes.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join our Facebook group to chat with the hosts and see what happens behind-the-scenes! Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Show your love for Unorthodox with our new T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies. Get yours at bit.ly/unorthoshirt.This episode is sponsored by One Day University, which brings together the greatest professors from the world's top schools to present special versions of their best lectures live. Register for upcoming events at www.onedayu.com using the code UNORTHODOX for 30 percent off.This episode is also sponsored by Harry’s. Get a free trial shave set when you sign up at harrys.com/unorthodox.

Our Jewish guest this week is Peninah Lamm Kaplansky, who in 2015 wrote a <a href="http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/thoughts-from-a-member-of-the-miscarriage-club/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">candid and moving account of her miscarriage</a>, at 21 weeks, and the need for more resources and discussion surrounding infertility and miscarriage in Jewish communities. Our Gentile of the Week is <a href="https://messyjesusbusiness.com/about-sister-julia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sister Julia Walsh</a>, a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration and a Catholic youth minister. Sister Julia tells us about the painful decision to give up motherhood, something she had always dreamed of, when she entered the life at 24, and the unexpected freedom she found in her work for the church. We also sit down with filmmaker Rachel Myers and her grandmother Roberta Mahler, the director and star of <a href="http://wendysshabbat.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wendy’s Shabbat</a>, a documentary about a group of seniors who meet each week for Shabbat dinner at a local Wendy’s fast-food restaurant. Rachel and Roberta tell us what they learned about each other while making a film together, Roberta’s newfound celebrity status, and the ways Jewish community can be forged in the unlikeliest places.We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com or leave a message at our listener line: 914-570-4869. We may share your note on the air. If you like us, please consider leaving a review in iTunes.Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/unorthodox_pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unorthodoxpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and join <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our Facebook group</a> to chat with the hosts and see what happens behind-the-scenes! Sign up for <a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our weekly newsletter</a> to get new episodes, photos, and more. Show your love for Unorthodox with our new T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies. Get yours at <a href="http://bit.ly/Unorthoshirt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/unorthoshirt</a>.This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.onedayu.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Day University</a>, which brings together the greatest professors from the world's top schools to present special versions of their best lectures live. Register for upcoming events at <a href="http://www.onedayu.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.onedayu.com</a> using the code UNORTHODOX for 30 percent off.This episode is also sponsored by Harry’s. Get a free trial shave set when you sign up at <a href="http://harrys.com/unorthodox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">harrys.com/unorthodox</a>.

Motherhood, Burgers, and Bacon: Ep. 135

Break out the bug juice—it’s summer camp week on Unorthodox! We’re talking campfires, Color War, and Mark’s traumatic summer at a nudist camp. Our first guest is Sandy Fox, a doctoral candidate studying language and everyday life in Zionist, Yiddishist, and denominational summer camps. She’s also the founder of Vaybertaytsh, a feminist podcast entirely in Yiddish. She explains how different Jewish ideologies shaped each kind of camp, tells us about a post-war summer camp for children of Holocaust survivors, and breaks the news that while summer camp is distinctly Jewish in many ways, Jews didn’t actually invent it (we totally reshaped color war, though).Micah Hart, co-host of the podcast Campfires and Color Wars, talks to us about what summers were like as the camp director’s son, the difference between a Jewish camp and a camp where most of the campers happen to be Jewish, and what it means to be ‘camp hot.’We also talk to writer Jordana Horn, who hated camp but whose kids love it—all six of them are attending some form of Jewish camp this summer. She tells us how Jewish camps give her children a space to develop their own Jewish identity and community, how social media has changed the camp experience for campers and their parents, and what really goes down when the kids ship out for the summer.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, behind-the-scenes photos, and more! Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com—we may read your note on air.Follow us on Twitter: @tabletmag@markopp1 @liel @stuffismThis episode is brought to you by Harry’s. Go to Harrys.com and enter code UNORTHODOX at checkout to get a free post shave balm.This episode is also brought to you by AT&amp;T. Enjoy unlimited entertainment with unlimited data from AT&amp;T. Learn more at att.com/unlimited.Music: "Mikveh Bath" by Golem"Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah" by Allan Sherman"Suburban Kids with Biblical Names" by Shitty Weekend"Gucci Gucci" by Kreayshawn"Rose's Turn" by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Bette Middler"Hatikvah" performed by Francki Perez et Broadway"That Power" by Childish Gambino

Break out the bug juice—it’s summer camp week on Unorthodox! We’re talking campfires, Color War, and Mark’s traumatic summer at a nudist camp. Our first guest is Sandy Fox, a doctoral candidate studying language and everyday life in Zionist, Yiddishist, and denominational summer camps. She’s also the founder of <a href="http://www.vaybertaytsh.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vaybertaytsh</a>, a feminist podcast entirely in Yiddish. She explains how different Jewish ideologies shaped each kind of camp, tells us about a post-war summer camp for children of Holocaust survivors, and breaks the news that while summer camp is distinctly Jewish in many ways, Jews didn’t actually invent it (we totally reshaped color war, though).Micah Hart, co-host of the podcast <a href="https://campfiresandcolorwars.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Campfires and Color Wars</a>, talks to us about what summers were like as the camp director’s son, the difference between a Jewish camp and a camp where most of the campers happen to be Jewish, and what it means to be ‘camp hot.’We also talk to writer <a href="http://www.kveller.com/author/jordana-horn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jordana Horn</a>, who hated camp but whose kids love it—all six of them are attending some form of Jewish camp this summer. She tells us how Jewish camps give her children a space to develop their own Jewish identity and community, how social media has changed the camp experience for campers and their parents, and what really goes down when the kids ship out for the summer.Sign up for our <a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">weekly newsletter</a> to get new episodes, behind-the-scenes photos, and more! Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com—we may read your note on air.Follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/tabletmag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@tabletmag</a><a href="https://twitter.com/markopp1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@markopp1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/liel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@liel </a><a href="https://twitter.com/stuffism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@stuffism</a>This episode is brought to you by Harry’s. Go to <a href="http://Harrys.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harrys.com</a> and enter code UNORTHODOX at checkout to get a free post shave balm.This episode is also brought to you by AT&amp;T. Enjoy unlimited entertainment with unlimited data from AT&amp;T. Learn more at <a href="http://att.com/unlimited" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">att.com/unlimited</a>.Music: "Mikveh Bath" by Golem"Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah" by Allan Sherman"Suburban Kids with Biblical Names" by Shitty Weekend"Gucci Gucci" by Kreayshawn"Rose's Turn" by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Bette Middler"Hatikvah" performed by Francki Perez et Broadway"That Power" by Childish Gambino

Notes on Camp: Ep. 96

This week on Unorthodox, the hosts catch up from their home studios and discuss the latest News of the Jews in this strange new world.Actor and writer Jesse Eisenberg returns to the show to discuss his two new movies out this week, Resistance and Vivarium. He tells us about playing a young Marcel Marceau saving Jewish children in France during the Holocaust in Resistance, and how Coronavirus shutdowns are affecting the movie industry. (You can watch Resistance on Video on Demand starting March 27.)We’re going to continue dropping mini episodes in addition to our weekly Thursday episodes, so watch your podcast feeds for more (and subscribe on iTunes).Our tour events for March and April 2020 have been postponed. Stay tuned for updates on rescheduled dates, and join our Facebook group to see much more of us, virtually, in the coming weeks.Let us know what you think of the show! Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com or leave a message at 914-570-4869.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more.Follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram.Get your Unorthodox T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies here.Sponsors:In this time of anxiety, Jewish-based mindfulness and meditation may the thing you need. Check out the Institute for Jewish Spirituality at Jewishspirituality.org/unorthodox and use the code unorthodox20 at checkout for a 20 percent discount.Harry’s is a great shave at a great price. Get $5 off a Trial Set when you go to harrys.com/unorthodox.Kol Foods is the organic kosher butcher offering delicious meats from animals raised using healthy, ethical, and sustainable methods. Kol has everything you need for the Passover Seder and beyond, delivered safely to your door. Go to Kol Foods.com and use coupon code Unorthodox3020 to get 10 percent off your order.

This week on Unorthodox, the hosts catch up from their home studios and discuss the latest News of the Jews in this strange new world. Actor and writer Jesse Eisenberg returns to the show to discuss his two new movies out this week, Resistance and Vivarium. He tells us about playing a young Marcel Marceau saving Jewish children in France during the Holocaust in Resistance, and how Coronavirus shutdowns are affecting the movie industry. (You can watch Resistance on <a href="https://www.ifcfilms.com/films/resistance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Video on Demand</a> starting March 27.) We’re going to continue dropping mini episodes in addition to our weekly Thursday episodes, so watch your podcast feeds for more (and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unorthodox/id1020815439" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe on iTunes</a>). Our tour events for March and April 2020 have been postponed. Stay tuned for updates on rescheduled dates, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnorthodoxPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">join our Facebook group</a> to see much more of us, virtually, in the coming weeks. Let us know what you think of the show! Email us at <a href="mailto:Unorthodox@tabletmag.com">Unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a> or leave a message at 914-570-4869. <a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Follow Unorthodox on <a href="https://twitter.com/unorthodox_pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unorthodoxpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Get your Unorthodox T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies <a href="http://bit.ly/Unorthoshirt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> Sponsors: In this time of anxiety, Jewish-based mindfulness and meditation may the thing you need. Check out the Institute for Jewish Spirituality at <a href="http://jewishspirituality.org/unorthodox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jewishspirituality.org/unorthodox</a> and use the code unorthodox20 at checkout for a 20 percent discount. Harry’s is a great shave at a great price. Get $5 off a Trial Set when you go to <a href="http://harrys.com/unorthodox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">harrys.com/unorthodox.</a> Kol Foods is the organic kosher butcher offering delicious meats from animals raised using healthy, ethical, and sustainable methods. Kol has everything you need for the Passover Seder and beyond, delivered safely to your door. Go to <a href="http://kolfoods.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kol Foods.com</a> and use coupon code Unorthodox3020 to get 10 percent off your order.

Mimes of the Times: Ep. 221

This week on Unorthodox, we check in with Jake Turx, the now-famous Orthodox White House reporter who asked Trump about anti-Semitism. Our guests this week are Leah Green and Freddy McConnell, co-hosts of The Guardian’s “Token” podcast. Leah is mixed-race—her mother is Jewish and her father Nigerian—and Freddy is transgender and gay, and on their show they discuss topics like sex, gender, and race with frankness and humor (and British accents). We talk about whether Jews are white, find out the worst thing you can say to someone when you find out they’re transgender, and debate anti-Semitism on the British left. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, behind-the-scenes photos, and more! Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com—we'll share our favorite notes on air.Music Credits:"Unorthodox Theme Song" by Golem"Yakety Sax" by Spider Rich and Boots Randolph"D'Bronx Tanz" by Tres Tristes Tango"Hello City" by Barenaked Ladies"Thorn in Your Side" by Namoli Brennet

This week on Unorthodox, we check in with Jake Turx, the now-famous Orthodox White House reporter who asked Trump about anti-Semitism. Our guests this week are <a href="http://leahgreentweets/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leah Green</a> and <a href="http://fredmcconnell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freddy McConnell</a>, co-hosts of The Guardian’s “Token” <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/series/token" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcast</a>. Leah is mixed-race—her mother is Jewish and her father Nigerian—and Freddy is transgender and gay, and on their show they discuss topics like sex, gender, and race with frankness and humor (and British accents). We talk about whether Jews are white, find out the worst thing you can say to someone when you find out they’re transgender, and debate anti-Semitism on the British left. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, behind-the-scenes photos, and more! Email us at <a href="mailto:Unorthodox@tabletmag.com">Unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a>—we'll share our favorite notes on air.Music Credits:"Unorthodox Theme Song" by Golem"Yakety Sax" by Spider Rich and Boots Randolph"D'Bronx Tanz" by Tres Tristes Tango"Hello City" by Barenaked Ladies"Thorn in Your Side" by Namoli Brennet

British Invasion: Ep. 80

This week, we're all about atonement. For our third annual apology episode, we're joined by University of Nebraska–Lincoln professor Ari Kohen, who explains what makes an apology truly bad (and why he stopped blogging about apologies). Mark Osler, a former federal prosecutor turned clemency advocate, tells us about the personal journey behind his career change. Vanessa Zoltan, host of the podcast Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, returns with a true story about a family apology that didn’t quite take. We also share your letters about Yom Kippur atonement, and offer our own apologies. (You can listen to our previous Yom Kippur episodes here and here!)Want to come to an Unorthodox taping IRL? (Of course you do!) Our next live show will be recorded in New York on October 25—tickets and info right here.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, behind-the-scenes photos, and more! And email us at unorthodox@tabletmag.com—we’ll share our favorite notes on-air.Follow us on Twitter: @tabletmag, @markopp1, @liel, and @stuffism.This episode is brought to you by Harry’s! Get a free trial shave set (including razor handle, blades, and gel) valued at $13 when you sign up at Harrys.com/Unorthodox.

This week, we're all about atonement. For our third annual apology episode, we're joined by University of Nebraska–Lincoln professor Ari Kohen, who explains what makes an apology truly bad (and why he stopped <a href="http://kohenari.net/tagged/apology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blogging</a> about apologies). <a href="https://www.stthomas.edu/law/facultystaff/a-z-index/mark-osler.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Osler</a>, a former federal prosecutor turned clemency advocate, tells us about the personal journey behind his career change. Vanessa Zoltan, host of the podcast <a href="http://www.harrypottersacredtext.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harry Potter and the Sacred Text</a>, returns with a true story about a family apology that didn’t quite take. We also share your letters about Yom Kippur atonement, and offer our own apologies. (You can listen to our previous Yom Kippur episodes <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-life-and-religion/193270/hard-to-say-im-sorry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-life-and-religion/214944/unorthodox-episode-60-yom-kippur-apology-show" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>!)Want to come to an Unorthodox taping IRL? (Of course you do!) Our next live show will be recorded in New York on October 25—tickets and info <a href="http://bit.ly/2w3kYCX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">right here</a>.<a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, behind-the-scenes photos, and more! And email us at <a href="mailto:Unorthodox@tabletmag.com">unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a>—we’ll share our favorite notes on-air.Follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/tabletmag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@tabletmag</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/markopp1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@markopp1</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/liel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@liel</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/stuffism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@stuffism</a>.This episode is brought to you by <a href="https://www.harrys.com/en/us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harry’s</a>! Get a free trial shave set (including razor handle, blades, and gel) valued at $13 when you sign up at <a href="http://harrys.com/unorthodox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harrys.com/Unorthodox</a>.

I'm Sorry: Ep. 106

We’re starting 2020 with our favorite combo: Talmud and food.First, Adam Kirsch reflects on completing the seven-year cycle of Daf Yomi, the practice of reading one page of Talmud each day, which he chronicled in a column for Tablet. He tells us what he learned as a reader and literary critic from this intense textual undertaking, plus how his life has changed in the seven years since he started. He also makes the case that more Jews should take on Daf Yomi, if only to better understand what our ancestors were up to, and offers some tips for beginners.Then we sit down with the Seattle-based food writer and podcaster Rachel Belle, host of “Your Last Meal.” She tells us about asking people like Isaac Mizrahi, Rainn Wilson, and William Shatner what their last meal on earth would be, and dishes about how food ties into her Jewish identity. Then she asks the hosts what their last meals would be, in a beshert-cross-podcast segment airing on her show as well.Let us know what you think of the show: email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com or leave a message at 914-570-4869.Come see us on tour!Jan. 8, 2020 – Westport, Connecticut: Book talk with Mark and LielJan. 10, 2020 — Fountain Valley, CA: Book talk with StephanieFeb. 6, 2020 – Scotch Plains, New Jersey: Book talk with Stephanie &amp; LielFeb. 9, 2020 – Wyomissing, Pennsylvania: Book talk with Mark and LielFeb. 26, 2020 – Naples, Florida: Book talk with Stephanie and MarkMarch 12, 2020 – Boca Raton, Florida: Book talk with Stephanie and LielCopies of The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia will be sold and signed at each event. Like the book? Leave us a review on Amazon or Goodreads.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more.Follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram and join our Facebook group.Get your Unorthodox T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies here.Sponsors:Do you know a high school student who wants to deepen theirengagement with Judaism? Nominate them for the Maimonides Scholars Program, where they’ll debate and discuss Jewish thought, Zionism, philosophy, and politics at Yale University over two weeks in the summer of 2020. The application closes on January 27, so nominate a student today at maimonidesscholars.org/Unorthodox.

We’re starting 2020 with our favorite combo: Talmud and food. First, <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/author/akirsch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Kirsch</a> reflects on completing the seven-year cycle of Daf Yomi, the practice of reading one page of Talmud each day, which he chronicled in a <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/tag/daf-yomi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">column</a> for Tablet. He tells us what he learned as a <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-way-we-read-now-1533307226" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reader</a> and <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/adam-kirsch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">literary critic</a> from this intense textual undertaking, plus how his life has changed in the seven years since he started. He also makes the case that more Jews should take on Daf Yomi, if only to better understand what our ancestors were up to, and offers some tips for beginners. Then we sit down with the Seattle-based food writer and podcaster <a href="http://www.hellorachelbelle.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Belle</a>, host of “<a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kiro-seattle/your-last-meal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Your Last Meal</a>.” She tells us about asking people like <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kiro-seattle/your-last-meal/e/60066226" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Isaac Mizrahi</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kiro-seattle/your-last-meal/e/60281965" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rainn Wilson</a>, and <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kiro-seattle/your-last-meal/e/60996581" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">William Shatner</a> what their last meal on earth would be, and dishes about how food ties into her Jewish identity. Then she asks the hosts what their last meals would be, in a beshert-cross-podcast segment airing on <a href="http://www.hellorachelbelle.com/podcast-your-last-meal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">her show</a> as well. Let us know what you think of the show: email us at <a href="mailto:Unorthodox@tabletmag.com">Unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a> or leave a message at 914-570-4869. Come see us <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/290051/unorthodoxs-newish-jewish-encyclopedia-book-tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on tour</a>! Jan. 8, 2020 – Westport, Connecticut: <a href="https://www.jewishphilanthropyct.org/events-1/meet-the-authors-the-newish-jewish-encyclopedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book talk with Mark and Liel</a> Jan. 10, 2020 — Fountain Valley, CA: <a href="https://cbtfv.org/event/shabbat-service-40/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book talk with Stephanie</a> Feb. 6, 2020 – Scotch Plains, New Jersey: <a href="https://www.jfedgmw.org/calendar/authors-stephanie-butnick--liel-leibovitz---the-newish-jewish-encyclopedia-1563380124" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book talk with Stephanie &amp; Liel</a> Feb. 9, 2020 – Wyomissing, Pennsylvania: <a href="https://readingjewishcommunity.org/home/literatour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book talk with Mark and Liel</a> Feb. 26, 2020 – Naples, Florida: <a href="https://jewishnaples.org/major-events/jewish-book-festival" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book talk with Stephanie and Mark</a> March 12, 2020 – Boca Raton, Florida: Book talk with Stephanie and Liel Copies of <a href="https://workman.com/products/the-newish-jewish-encyclopedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia</a> will be sold and signed at each event. Like the book? Leave us a review on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Newish-Jewish-Encyclopedia-Abraham-Everything/dp/1579658938/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> or <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43212740-the-newish-jewish-encyclopedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>. <a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Follow Unorthodox on <a href="https://twitter.com/unorthodox_pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unorthodoxpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a>. Get your Unorthodox T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies <a href="http://bit.ly/Unorthoshirt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Sponsors:Do you know a high school student who wants to deepen theirengagement with Judaism? Nominate them for the Maimonides Scholars Program, where they’ll debate and discuss Jewish thought, Zionism, philosophy, and politics at Yale University over two weeks in the summer of 2020. The application closes on January 27, so nominate a student today at <a href="http://maimonidesscholars.org/Unorthodox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">maimonidesscholars.org/Unorthodox</a>.

Best Food Forward: Ep. 210

We'll be recording live in NYC on 1/24 with comedian Judy Gold and Father James Martin! Buy your tickets here.This week: Everything you ever wanted to know about nose jobs, and their particular prominence in American Jewish life. Tablet editor-in-chief Alana Newhouse and executive editor Wayne Hoffman discuss their personal experiences with rhinoplasty. Plastic surgeon Jonathan Kaplan, founder of price transparency platform BuildMyBod, breaks down exactly what happens during a nose job, and explains how 'deviated septum' became a euphemism. Professor and art historian Matthew Baigell tells us about the first Jewish nose job, performed in Berlin in 1898, and how stereotypes of Jews and noses can be traced all the way back to the 1300s. Filmmaker Gayle Kirschenbaum, who documented her mother's very unsubtle requests that she get rhinoplasty in 'My Nose,' tells us about coming to terms with her nose—and her mother.Want more Unorthodox in your life? Join our Facebook group to chat with the hosts and see what happens behind-the-scenes!We love hearing from our listeners. Please send your feedback to unorthodox@tabletmag.com—we may read your comments on the air.This episode of Unorthodox is brought to you by PJ Library, the program that sends FREE Jewish books to more than 200,000 children around the world. Sign up at pjlibrary.org/unorthodox and they’ll send you a new book each month.This episode of Unorthodox is also brought to you by Wrestling Jerusalem, a unique film about Israel and Palestine, now available on DVD. Learn more at wrestlingjerusalem.com.

We'll be recording live in NYC on 1/24 with comedian Judy Gold and Father James Martin! Buy your tickets <a href="https://ebiz.jccmanhattan.org/PersonifyEBusiness/Default.aspx?TabID=416&amp;pid=648236814&amp;_ga=2.79879893.395110566.1513550247-324837631.1508385755" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.This week: Everything you ever wanted to know about nose jobs, and their particular prominence in American Jewish life. Tablet editor-in-chief Alana Newhouse and executive editor Wayne Hoffman discuss their personal experiences with rhinoplasty. Plastic surgeon Jonathan Kaplan, founder of price transparency platform <a href="https://www.buildmybod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BuildMyBod</a>, breaks down exactly what happens during a nose job, and explains how 'deviated septum' became a euphemism. Professor and art historian Matthew Baigell tells us about the first Jewish nose job, performed in Berlin in 1898, and how <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-arts-and-culture/228099/implacable-urge-to-defame" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stereotypes</a> of Jews and noses can be traced all the way back to the 1300s. Filmmaker <a href="https://www.gaylekirschenbaum.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gayle Kirschenbaum</a>, who documented her mother's very unsubtle requests that she get rhinoplasty in '<a href="https://vimeo.com/ondemand/mynose" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Nose</a>,' tells us about coming to terms with her nose—and her <a href="https://vimeo.com/ondemand/lookatusnowmother" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mother</a>.Want more Unorthodox in your life? Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a> to chat with the hosts and see what happens behind-the-scenes!We love hearing from our listeners. Please send your feedback to unorthodox@tabletmag.com—we may read your comments on the air.This episode of Unorthodox is brought to you by PJ Library, the program that sends FREE Jewish books to more than 200,000 children around the world. Sign up at <a href="https://pjlibrary.org/enroll-in-a-community.aspx?refer=15" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pjlibrary.org/unorthodox</a> and they’ll send you a new book each month.This episode of Unorthodox is also brought to you by Wrestling Jerusalem, a unique film about Israel and Palestine, now available on DVD. Learn more at <a href="http://www.wrestlingjerusalem.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wrestlingjerusalem.com</a>.

The Nose Job Episode: Ep. 117

In honor of the 4th of July, we present our second-annual Jews Across America episode, celebrating the diversity of Jewish life throughout this great nation. (You can listen to last year's episode here)We have a bunch of star-studded guests! Blair Braverman, the second Jewish woman to complete the Iditarod, joined us at our Chicago live show with her dog, Flame, to tell us about how a Jewish girl from California becomes a dog sledding phenom. (Check out her memoir, Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube, too)Stanford M. Adelstein, a former State Senator from South Dakota and the subject of the new book The Question Is "Why?": A Jewish Life in South Dakota, tells us how Jews got to South Dakota, and how Jewish life there has changed in his 87 years.Melissa Untereker, an lawyer with Frontera Immigration Law in El Paso, Texas, explains how Judaism informs her work, and how local religious groups are stepping up to help refugees. (If you'd like to help, she recommends starting here.Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe tells us about how an English rabbi came to helm a New Mexico synagogue, and what makes his adopted community so special.Josh Furman, a historian at Rice University who runs the university's Houston Jewish History Archive, talks to us about preserving Jewish items in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, and his favorite item in the collection.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com or leave a message at our listener line: 914-570-4869. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join our Facebook group.This episode is brought to you by Harry’s. Get a free trial shave set when you sign up at Harrys.com/Unorthodox.This episode is also brought to you by The Franciska Show, a podcast about Jewish women in the arts. Neshama Carlebach will be a guest on the July 9th episode. Subscribe today. 

In honor of the 4th of July, we present our second-annual Jews Across America episode, celebrating the diversity of Jewish life throughout this great nation. (You can listen to <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-life-and-religion/265668/unorthodox-episode-142-jews-across-america-southern-jews-tulsa-reno-boulder-maine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">last year's episode here</a>)We have a bunch of star-studded guests! <a href="https://twitter.com/BlairBraverman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blair Braverman</a>, the second Jewish woman to complete the Iditarod, joined us at our Chicago live show with her dog, Flame, to tell us about how a Jewish girl from California becomes a dog sledding phenom. (Check out her memoir, <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062311580/welcome-to-the-goddamn-ice-cube/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube</a>, too)Stanford M. Adelstein, a former State Senator from South Dakota and the subject of the new book The Question Is "Why?": A Jewish Life in South Dakota, tells us how Jews got to South Dakota, and how Jewish life there has changed in his 87 years.Melissa Untereker, an lawyer with <a href="https://www.frontera-immigration.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frontera Immigration Law</a> in El Paso, Texas, explains how Judaism informs her work, and how local religious groups are stepping up to help refugees. (If you'd like to help, she recommends <a href="https://las-americas.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">starting here</a>.Rabbi Neil Amswych of <a href="https://www.sftbs.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Temple Beth Shalom</a> in Santa Fe tells us about how an English rabbi came to helm a New Mexico synagogue, and what makes his adopted community so special.Josh Furman, a historian at Rice University who runs the university's <a href="https://jewishstudies.rice.edu/houston-jewish-history-archive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Houston Jewish History Archive</a>, talks to us about preserving Jewish items in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, and his favorite item in the collection.Subscribe to <a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our weekly newsletter</a> to get new episodes, photos, and more. Email us at <a href="mailto:Unorthodox@tabletmag.com">Unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a> or leave a message at our listener line: 914-570-4869. Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/unorthodox_pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unorthodoxpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and join <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our Facebook group</a>.This episode is brought to you by Harry’s. Get a free trial shave set when you sign up at <a href="http://harrys.com/unorthodox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harrys.com/Unorthodox</a>.This episode is also brought to you by <a href="https://www.franciskamusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Franciska Show</a>, a podcast about Jewish women in the arts. Neshama Carlebach will be a guest on the July 9th episode. Subscribe today.

Jews Across America, 2019: Ep. 187

Our Jewish guest this week is actor David Duchovny, whose latest novel, Bucky F*cking Dent, follows a Red Sox-loving father and son during the 1978 World Series. He tells us how fox Mulder, the fictional FBI agent he played on The X-Files, would feel about James Comey right about now, his favorite X-Files meme, and his long-lost Yale Ph.D. thesis on magic and technology in 20th century fiction. Our Gentile of the Week is John Cleese, whose memoir, So, Anyway, is out in paperback. The legendary British comedian and actor tells Liel about the first time he heard a good Jewish joke, why The Hangover is a terrible movie, and how the Black Knights from Monty Python and the Holy Grail might just be a metaphor for Jewish history.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get new episodes and more. Email us with comments, questions and kvetches at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com—we'll share our favorite notes on air. Sponsored by Harry’s: Enter code UNORTHODOX at checkout to get a free post shave balm.Music Credits:“Unorthodox Theme Song” by Golem“Egg Man” by The Beastie Boys"Main Title Theme from Californication" by Tree Adams &amp; Tyler Bates“David Duchovny” by Bree Sharp“Mailtime” from Blues Clues“Planta Baja” by Tres Tristes Tangos“Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” by Eric Idle, performed by the Traditional Jazz Band of Brasil

Our Jewish guest this week is actor David Duchovny, whose latest novel, <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25666054-bucky-f-cking-dent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bucky F*cking Dent</a>, follows a Red Sox-loving father and son during the 1978 World Series. He tells us how fox Mulder, the fictional FBI agent he played on The X-Files, would feel about James Comey right about now, his favorite X-Files <a href="https://twitter.com/davidduchovny/status/804361932891242496" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">meme</a>, and his long-lost Yale Ph.D. thesis on magic and technology in 20th century fiction. Our Gentile of the Week is John Cleese, whose memoir, <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22460748-so-anyway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">So, Anyway</a>, is out in paperback. The legendary British comedian and actor tells Liel about the first time he heard a good Jewish joke, why The Hangover is a terrible movie, and how the Black Knights from Monty Python and the Holy Grail might just be a metaphor for Jewish history.<a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for our weekly newsletter to get new episodes and more. Email us with comments, questions and kvetches at <a href="mailto:Unorthodox@tabletmag.com">Unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a>—we'll share our favorite notes on air. Sponsored by <a href="http://harrys.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harry’s</a>: Enter code UNORTHODOX at checkout to get a free post shave balm.Music Credits:“Unorthodox Theme Song” by Golem“Egg Man” by The Beastie Boys"Main Title Theme from Californication" by Tree Adams &amp; Tyler Bates“David Duchovny” by Bree Sharp“Mailtime” from Blues Clues“Planta Baja” by Tres Tristes Tangos“Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” by Eric Idle, performed by the Traditional Jazz Band of Brasil

The Truth is Out There: Ep. 75

This week on Unorthodox: Is it OK to say 'JAP'? We were joined by Odd Mom Out's Jill Kargman, Broadway legend Tovah Feldshuh, and Jewish Women's Archive director Judith Rosenbaum at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan last week for a lively discussion and debate about the Jewish American Princess stereotype–its origins, implications, and cultural staying power. We also screened a short film we made about the JAP stereotype, which you can watch here, and heard from audience members about what the phrase means to them. Let us know what you think about the JAP debate–email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com or leave a message at our listener line: 914-570-4869. We may share your note on the air. If you like listening, please consider leaving a review in iTunes.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join our Facebook group to chat with the hosts and see what happens behind-the-scenes! Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Show your love for Unorthodox with our new T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies. Get yours at bit.ly/unorthoshirt.This episode is sponsored by Harry’s. Get $5 off a shave set from Harry’s with code UNORTHODOX at Harrys.comThis episode is also sponsored by the 2019 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards. To learn more–and nominate a Jewish teen making a difference–check out dillerteenawards.org.

This week on Unorthodox: Is it OK to say 'JAP'? We were joined by Odd Mom Out's Jill Kargman, Broadway legend Tovah Feldshuh, and Jewish Women's Archive director Judith Rosenbaum at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan last week for a lively discussion and debate about the Jewish American Princess stereotype–its origins, implications, and cultural staying power. We also screened a short film we made about the JAP stereotype, which you can watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHYQKoYGWIo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, and heard from audience members about what the phrase means to them. Let us know what you think about the JAP debate–email us at <a href="mailto:Unorthodox@tabletmag.com">Unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a> or leave a message at our listener line: 914-570-4869. We may share your note on the air. If you like listening, please consider leaving a review in iTunes.Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/unorthodox_pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unorthodoxpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a> to chat with the hosts and see what happens behind-the-scenes! <a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Show your love for Unorthodox with our new T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies. Get yours at <a href="http://bit.ly/unorthoshirt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/unorthoshirt</a>.This episode is sponsored by Harry’s. Get $5 off a shave set from Harry’s with code UNORTHODOX at <a href="http://Harrys.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harrys.com</a>This episode is also sponsored by the 2019 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards. To learn more–and nominate a Jewish teen making a difference–check out <a href="http://dillerteenawards.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dillerteenawards.org</a>.

The JAP Show–Live: Ep. 144

This week on Unorthodox, we’ve got two Jewish guests. First up is Scott Feinberg, the awards columnist for The Hollywood Reporter and host of the Awards Chatter podcast, and one of the “most informed Oscarologists,” according to the New York Times. He tells us how he makes his Oscar predictions and where he'll be Sunday night as the winners are announced.Our next guest knows the way to our hearts: homemade hamantaschen filled with sprinkles. Molly Yeh is the author of Molly on the Range, one of the New York Times’ top fall cookbook releases of 2016, and the creator of my name is yeh, named Saveur’s 2015 Blog of the Year. She tells us about fielding questions from strangers about her ethnicity (her father is Chinese and her mother is Jewish), leaving Brooklyn for a sugar beet farm on the North Dakota-Minnesota border, and how far she has to go for a good bagel with lox these days.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, behind-the-scenes photos, and more! Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com—we'll share our favorite notes on air.This episode is sponsored by Harry’s. Enter code UNORTHODOX at checkout to get a free post-shave balm.Music Credits"Unorthodox Theme Song" by Golem"Come Get Me" by Nas"Klezmer Happy Birthday" by Gypsy Jive Band"Hooray for Hollywood" by Richard A. Whiting and Johnny Mercer"Hi, Stephanie" by 임형복, ft. David Duchovny &amp; iOS7, prod. by Squish Turner"Home on the Range" written by Daniel E. Kelley and Brewster M. Higley, performed by Roy Rogers

This week on Unorthodox, we’ve got two Jewish guests. First up is <a href="http://scottfeinberg.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scott Feinberg</a>, the awards <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/race" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">columnist</a> for The Hollywood Reporter and host of the Awards Chatter <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/topic/awards-chatter-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcast</a>, and one of the “most informed Oscarologists,” according to the New York Times. He tells us how he makes his Oscar predictions and where he'll be Sunday night as the winners are announced.Our next guest knows the way to our hearts: homemade hamantaschen filled with sprinkles. <a href="https://twitter.com/mollyyeh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Molly Yeh</a> is the author of <a href="http://mynameisyeh.com/cookbook/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Molly on the Range</a>, one of the New York Times’ top fall cookbook releases of 2016, and the creator of <a href="http://mynameisyeh.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my name is yeh</a>, named Saveur’s 2015 Blog of the Year. She tells us about fielding questions from strangers about her ethnicity (her father is Chinese and her mother is Jewish), leaving Brooklyn for a sugar beet farm on the North Dakota-Minnesota border, and how far she has to go for a good bagel with lox these days.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, behind-the-scenes photos, and more! Email us at <a href="mailto:Unorthodox@tabletmag.com">Unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a>—we'll share our favorite notes on air.This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://harrys.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harry’s</a>. Enter code UNORTHODOX at checkout to get a free post-shave balm.Music Credits"Unorthodox Theme Song" by Golem"Come Get Me" by Nas"Klezmer Happy Birthday" by Gypsy Jive Band"Hooray for Hollywood" by Richard A. Whiting and Johnny Mercer"Hi, Stephanie" by 임형복, ft. David Duchovny &amp; iOS7, prod. by Squish Turner"Home on the Range" written by Daniel E. Kelley and Brewster M. Higley, performed by Roy Rogers

And the Oscar Goes To... Ep. 79

This week on Unorthodox, comedian Nick Kroll returns to the show to talk about 'Big Mouth,' his raunchy Netflix animated show about puberty, now in its third season. He tells us about hosting Purim talent shows with 'Big Mouth' co-creator Andrew Goldberg at their Jewish day school in Westchester, NY, explains how his own adolescent experiences influenced the show, and shares his bar mitzvah horror story.Our Gentile of the Week is Sarah Blake, author of the novel The Guest Book, which tells the story of the uber-WASPy Milton family over three generations, centered around the island in Maine that the family bought during the Depression. She tells us how the story was modeled on elements of her own upbringing, describes how the few Jewish characters who appear throughout the book ultimately change the course of the Milton dynasty, and speaks candidly about what it's like to be a WASP in 2019 America.Come see us on tour! Copies of The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia will be sold and signed at each event:November 2 – Detroit, MI: Unorthodox live showNovember 3 – Detroit, MI: Panel eventNovember 4 – Denver, CO: Book talk and Unorthodox live showNovember 6 – Houston, Texas: Jewish Book Fair signing and teen eventNovember 14 – Margate, NJ: Book talkNovember 17 – Cincinnati, OH: Unorthodox live showNovember 20 – Dresher, PA: Book talkNovember 21 – New York, NY: Book talkNovember 22 – New York, NY: Shabbat book talkDecember 5 – Port Washington, NY: Book talkDecember 7-8 – Encinitas, CA: An Unorthodox Shabbat and Unorthodox live showDecember 9 – Phoenix, AZ: Unorthodox live showDecember 19 – St. Louis, MO: Book eventLike the book? Leave us a review! (Amazon or Goodreads).Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com or leave a message at our listener line: 914-570-4869.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join our Facebook group. Get your Unorthodox T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies at bit.ly/unorthoshirt.This episode is also sponsored by J. Press. Get 15 percent off your first order when you use discount code Unorthodox15 at jpressonline.com or in one of their retail stores in New Haven, New York, or Washington, D.C. Offer good through December 24, 2019.Get ready for Thanksgiving with KOL Foods. Go to kolfoods.com and use the code UNORTHODOX to receive a 10 percent discount on your next order. Order before November 3, 2019 and you can get $1 off per pound on all whole turkeys with the KOL Foods Thanksgiving Early bird sale.

This week on Unorthodox, comedian Nick Kroll returns to the show to talk about '<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80117038" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Mouth</a>,' his raunchy Netflix animated show about puberty, now in its third season. He tells us about hosting Purim talent shows with 'Big Mouth' co-creator Andrew Goldberg at their Jewish day school in Westchester, NY, explains how his own adolescent experiences influenced the show, and shares his bar mitzvah horror story.Our Gentile of the Week is Sarah Blake, author of the novel <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250220868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Guest Book</a>, which tells the story of the uber-WASPy Milton family over three generations, centered around the island in Maine that the family bought during the Depression. She tells us how the story was modeled on elements of her own upbringing, describes how the few Jewish characters who appear throughout the book ultimately change the course of the Milton dynasty, and speaks candidly about what it's like to be a WASP in 2019 America. Come see us <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/290051/unorthodoxs-newish-jewish-encyclopedia-book-tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on tour</a>! Copies of <a href="https://workman.com/products/the-newish-jewish-encyclopedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia</a> will be sold and signed at each event: November 2 – Detroit, MI: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2717957738249374/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unorthodox live show</a>November 3 – Detroit, MI: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/detroit-jewish-book-fair-presents-a-panel-with-tablet-editors-in-detroit-tickets-70203353119" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Panel event</a>November 4 – Denver, CO: <a href="https://www.jccdenver.org/mark-oppenheimer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book talk</a> and <a href="https://www.jccdenver.org/podcast-recording-unorthodox/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unorthodox live show</a>November 6 – Houston, Texas: Jewish Book Fair <a href="https://www.erjcchouston.org/arts/jewish-book-arts-festival/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signing</a> and <a href="https://www.houstonjewish.org/calendar/teen-night-at-the-erjcc-jewish-book-arts-festival" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">teen event</a>November 14 – Margate, NJ: <a href="https://www.jccatlantic.org/2019/08/15/jewish-author-series-a-celebration-of-books-authors-and-ideas-in-partnership-with-the-jewish-book-council/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book talk</a>November 17 – Cincinnati, OH: <a href="https://mayersonjcc.org/globalday/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unorthodox live show</a>November 20 – Dresher, PA: <a href="https://www.tsinai.com/our-events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book talk</a>November 21 – New York, NY: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/961047050906354/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book talk</a>November 22 – New York, NY: <a href="https://spsnyc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shabbat book talk</a>December 5 – Port Washington, NY: <a href="https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=yLsLMr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book talk</a>December 7-8 – Encinitas, CA: <a href="http://%5Bhttps://leichtag.org/event/an-unorthodox-shabbat-an-evening-with-the-worlds-leading-jewish-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Unorthodox Shabbat</a> and <a href="https://leichtag.org/event/unorthodox-live-show/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unorthodox live show</a>December 9 – Phoenix, AZ: <a href="http://www.jewishaz.com/calendar/unorthodox-podcast-live-at-the-valley-of-the-sun-jcc/event_39433598-eedb-11e9-bc34-5cb9017beffc.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unorthodox live show</a>December 19 – St. Louis, MO: <a href="https://jewishinstlouis.org/event/the-newish-jewish-encyclopedia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book event</a> Like the book? Leave us a review! (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Newish-Jewish-Encyclopedia-Abraham-Everything/dp/1579658938/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> or <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43212740-the-newish-jewish-encyclopedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>). Email us at <a href="mailto:Unorthodox@tabletmag.com">Unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a> or leave a message at our listener line: 914-570-4869.Subscribe to <a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our weekly newsletter</a> to get new episodes, photos, and more. Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/unorthodox_pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unorthodoxpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and join <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our Facebook group</a>. Get your Unorthodox T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies at <a href="http://bit.ly/unorthoshirt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/unorthoshirt</a>.This episode is also sponsored by J. Press. Get 15 percent off your first order when you use discount code Unorthodox15 at <a href="http://jpressonline.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jpressonline.com</a> or in one of their retail stores in New Haven, New York, or Washington, D.C. Offer good through December 24, 2019.Get ready for Thanksgiving with KOL Foods. Go to <a href="http://kolfoods.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kolfoods.com</a> and use the code UNORTHODOX to receive a 10 percent discount on your next order. Order before November 3, 2019 and you can get $1 off per pound on all whole turkeys with the KOL Foods Thanksgiving Early bird sale.

Big Mouths: Ep. 202

Passover has always offered solace and meaning during difficult times. This year's Seder looks very different from all other Seders, and we've got you covered. This episode walks you through the steps of the Seder, with special guests, perfect-for-Passover music, and more. Our guide is Tablet's new Passover Haggadah: An Ancient Story for Modern Times, which you can still order online on Amazon or Barnes and Noble. A digital version is available at bit.ly/tablethaggadahdigital.Tell us how you're making this year's Passover Seder special. Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com or leave a message at 914-570-4869.Our tour events for April 2020 have been postponed. Stay tuned for updates on rescheduled dates, and join our Facebook group to see much more of us, virtually, in the coming weeks.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more.Follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram.Get your Unorthodox T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies here.Sponsors:In this time of anxiety, Jewish-based mindfulness and meditation may be the thing you need. Check out the Institute for Jewish Spirituality at Jewishspirituality.org/unorthodox and use the code Unorthodox20 at checkout for a 20% discount.From South Africa, Unorthodox Wines are perfect for the Passover seder, and a good companion during these most trying of times. Try the Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc or a Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux blend. All the wines are Mevushal and Kosher for Passover and certified kosher by the OU. Go to bit.ly/unorthodoxwine and get Unorthodox Wines delivered to your door. You can also purchase Unorthodox Wines at wine stores, which currently remain open in the Northeast, Missouri, Michigan, the Mid-Atlantic and Florida.

Passover has always offered <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/30/opinion/passover-covid.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">solace and meaning</a> during difficult times. This year's Seder looks very different from all other Seders, and we've got you covered. This episode walks you through the steps of the Seder, with special guests, perfect-for-Passover music, and more. Our guide is Tablet's new Passover Haggadah: An Ancient Story for Modern Times, which you can still order online on Amazon or Barnes and Noble. A digital version is available at <a href="http://bit.ly/tablethaggadahdigital" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/tablethaggadahdigital</a>. Tell us how you're making this year's Passover Seder special. Email us at <a href="mailto:Unorthodox@tabletmag.com">Unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a> or leave a message at 914-570-4869. Our tour events for April 2020 have been postponed. Stay tuned for updates on rescheduled dates, and join our Facebook group to see much more of us, virtually, in the coming weeks. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram. Get your Unorthodox T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies here. Sponsors: In this time of anxiety, Jewish-based mindfulness and meditation may be the thing you need. Check out the Institute for Jewish Spirituality at <a href="Jewishspirituality.org/unorthodox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jewishspirituality.org/unorthodox</a> and use the code Unorthodox20 at checkout for a 20% discount. From South Africa, Unorthodox Wines are perfect for the Passover seder, and a good companion during these most trying of times. Try the Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc or a Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux blend. All the wines are Mevushal and Kosher for Passover and certified kosher by the OU. Go to <a href="http://bit.ly/unorthodoxwine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/unorthodoxwine</a> and get Unorthodox Wines delivered to your door. You can also purchase Unorthodox Wines at wine stores, which currently remain open in the Northeast, Missouri, Michigan, the Mid-Atlantic and Florida.

Our Socially Distanced Seder Guide: Ep. 222

On Shavuot we read the Book of Ruth, which tells the story of Ruth, the first convert to Judaism, who ultimately becomes the great-grandmother of King David. In Ruth's honor, this week we're talking about conversion to Judaism, and hearing stories from people around the globe who have chosen to become Jewish—starting with our listeners. Reporter Abby Holtzman travels to Savannah, Georgia, to bring us the story of a 13-year-old girl who has taken the plunge, literally, to convert to Judaism. Rabbi Seth Farber, the director of ITIM, an advocacy organization that helps people convert to Judaism outside the Orthodox Rabbinate, explains the complexities of conversion in Israel, and how he's trying to change that. Nathan Steiger shares his story of losing his Mormon faith and, together with his wife and daughters, embracing Orthodox Judaism and converting as a family. Naomi Telushkin (sister of our producer Shira Telushkin) and her fiancee, Ben Pigett, an Australian submariner converting to Judaism, discuss what Judaism—and Ben's conversion—means to both of them. Listener Yolanda Wu tells us about her decision to finish her conversion 20 years after she started it — and the very jewish life she and her family lived in that time.We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com or leave a message at our listener line: 914-570-4869. We may share your note on the air. If you like us, please consider leaving a review in iTunes.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join our Facebook group to chat with the hosts and see what happens behind-the-scenes! Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Show your love for Unorthodox with our new T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies. Get yours at bit.ly/unorthoshirt.This episode is sponsored by One Day University, which brings together the greatest professors from the world's top schools to present special versions of their best lectures live. Register for upcoming events at www.onedayu.com using the code JEWISH for 30 percent off.

On Shavuot we read the Book of Ruth, which tells the story of Ruth, the first convert to Judaism, who ultimately becomes the great-grandmother of King David. In Ruth's honor, this week we're talking about conversion to Judaism, and hearing stories from people around the globe who have chosen to become Jewish—starting with our listeners. Reporter <a href="http://medium.com/@abbyholtzman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Abby Holtzman</a> travels to Savannah, Georgia, to bring us the story of a 13-year-old girl who has taken the plunge, literally, to convert to Judaism. Rabbi Seth Farber, the director of <a href="http://www.itim.org.il/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ITIM</a>, an advocacy organization that helps people convert to Judaism outside the Orthodox Rabbinate, explains the complexities of conversion in Israel, and how he's trying to change that. <a href="http://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-life-and-religion/257811/mormon-lost-and-found" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nathan Steiger shares his story</a> of losing his Mormon faith and, together with his wife and daughters, embracing Orthodox Judaism and converting as a family. Naomi Telushkin (sister of our producer Shira Telushkin) and her fiancee, Ben Pigett, an Australian submariner converting to Judaism, discuss what Judaism—and Ben's conversion—means to both of them. Listener Yolanda Wu tells us about her decision to finish her conversion 20 years after she started it — and the very jewish life she and her family lived in that time.We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at <a href="mailto:Unorthodox@tabletmag.com">Unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a> or leave a message at our listener line: 914-570-4869. We may share your note on the air. If you like us, please consider leaving a review in iTunes.Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/unorthodox_pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unorthodoxpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and join <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our Facebook group</a> to chat with the hosts and see what happens behind-the-scenes! Sign up for <a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our weekly newsletter</a> to get new episodes, photos, and more. Show your love for Unorthodox with our new T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies. Get yours at <a href="http://bit.ly/unorthoshirt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/unorthoshirt</a>.This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.onedayu.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Day University</a>, which brings together the greatest professors from the world's top schools to present special versions of their best lectures live. Register for upcoming events at <a href="https://www.onedayu.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.onedayu.com</a> using the code JEWISH for 30 percent off.

 The Conversion Episode: Ep 136

This week, we’re getting into the festive Purim spirit. Our first guest is fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi, who tells us about growing up gay in Brooklyn’s Syrian Jewish community, how his years at Yeshiva at Flatbush instilled in him a strong work ethic, and getting his first taste of high fashion at synagogue. For more from Isaac, check out his memoir, I.M. (You can read Adam Kirsch’s review for Tablet here.)Next Stephanie talks to Simi Polonsky and Chaya Chanin, the sisters behind The Frock NYC, which offers high end, unique, modest clothing. They tell us about growing up Orthodox in Australia and bristling against the restrictive clothing conventions of their religious community, and explain why they believe being modest and fashionable aren’t mutually exclusive.Finally Rabbi Ari Lamm returns to the show to offer a truly unexpected take on the Purim story.Let us know what you think of the show. Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com or leave a message at 914-570-4869.Come see us on tour!March 12 – Boca Raton, Florida: Book talk with Stephanie and LielMarch 17 – Long Island, New York: Book talk with StephanieMarch 19 – Virginia Beach, Virginia: Unorthodox live showLike the book? Leave us a review on Amazon or Goodreads.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more.Follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram and join our Facebook group.Get your Unorthodox T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies here.Sponsors:Harry’s is a great shave at a great price. Get $5 off a Trial Set when you go to harrys.com/unorthodox.Fleishigs Magazine is like getting a gorgeous kosher cookbook delivered every month, with recipes ranging from traditional orange beef and kugel to more out-there ideas like cholent pot-pie and liver tacos. Each issue features restaurant reviews, wine pairings, travel features, kosher destination wedding reviews, and more. Save money and subscribe at fleishigs.com using discount code UNORTHODOX.“Declaring Israel’s Independence” is a free online course from the Tikvah Fund, taught by historian Martin Kramer. Immerse yourself in this sweeping study of the most dramatic days of 1948, when Israel’s founders tackled the deepest questions of Zionist statecraft as they wrote Israel’s Declaration of Independence. Enroll today at Declaration.TikvahFund.org/Tablet.

This week, we’re getting into the festive Purim spirit. Our first guest is fashion designer <a href="http://www.isaacmizrahi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Isaac Mizrahi</a>, who tells us about growing up gay in Brooklyn’s Syrian Jewish community, how his years at Yeshiva at Flatbush instilled in him a strong work ethic, and getting his first taste of high fashion at synagogue. For more from Isaac, check out his memoir, <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250074089" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I.M.</a> (You can read Adam Kirsch’s review for Tablet <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-arts-and-culture/280670/isaac-mizrahi-memoir" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.) Next Stephanie talks to Simi Polonsky and Chaya Chanin, the sisters behind <a href="https://thefrocknyc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Frock NYC</a>, which offers high end, unique, modest clothing. They tell us about growing up Orthodox in Australia and bristling against the restrictive clothing conventions of their religious community, and <a href="https://thefrocknyc.com/pages/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">explain</a> why they believe being modest and fashionable aren’t mutually exclusive. Finally <a href="https://twitter.com/AriLamm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rabbi Ari Lamm</a> returns to the show to offer a truly unexpected take on the Purim story. Let us know what you think of the show. Email us at <a href="mailto:Unorthodox@tabletmag.com">Unorthodox@tabletmag.com</a> or leave a message at 914-570-4869. Come see us <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/290051/unorthodoxs-newish-jewish-encyclopedia-book-tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on tour</a>! March 12 – Boca Raton, Florida: <a href="https://btcboca.org/event/the-newish-jewish-encyclopedia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book talk with Stephanie and Liel</a>March 17 – Long Island, New York: <a href="https://www.ujafedny.org/event/view/newish-jewish-encyclopedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book talk with Stephanie</a>March 19 – Virginia Beach, Virginia: <a href="https://ujft.salsalabs.org/thenewishjewishencyclopedia/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unorthodox live show</a> Like the book? Leave us a review on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Newish-Jewish-Encyclopedia-Abraham-Everything/dp/1579658938/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> or <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43212740-the-newish-jewish-encyclopedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>. <a href="http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Follow Unorthodox on <a href="https://twitter.com/unorthodox_pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unorthodoxpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnorthodoxPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a>. Get your Unorthodox T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies <a href="http://bit.ly/Unorthoshirt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> Sponsors: Harry’s is a great shave at a great price. Get $5 off a Trial Set when you go to <a href="http://harrys.com/unorthodox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">harrys.com/unorthodox.</a> Fleishigs Magazine is like getting a gorgeous kosher cookbook delivered every month, with recipes ranging from traditional orange beef and kugel to more out-there ideas like cholent pot-pie and liver tacos. Each issue features restaurant reviews, wine pairings, travel features, kosher destination wedding reviews, and more. Save money and subscribe at <a href="http://fleishigs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fleishigs.com</a> using discount code UNORTHODOX. “Declaring Israel’s Independence” is a free online course from the Tikvah Fund, taught by historian Martin Kramer. Immerse yourself in this sweeping study of the most dramatic days of 1948, when Israel’s founders tackled the deepest questions of Zionist statecraft as they wrote Israel’s Declaration of Independence. Enroll today at <a href="http://declaration.tikvahfund.org/Tablet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Declaration.TikvahFund.org/Tablet</a>.

Dress for Success: Ep. 218

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