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Yael Bar tur, secular sinner, and Chaya Leah Sufrin, pious Haredi, ask each other the hard questions, from Torah to Tinder askajew.substack.com

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Eylon Levy is a former Israeli Government Spokesman and one of Israel’s most recognized faces on the global stage since October 7th. A graduate of Oxford and Cambridge (which is like Harvard in the UK - ybt), he founded the Israeli Citizen Spokespers... more

Yassine Meskhout is a public defender, a Moroccan, an anarchist, a liberterian, a cyclist (*shudder*) and now, our new best friend. We’ve become obsessed with his writing since his viral November 2023 essay “The Jewish Conspiracy To Change My Mind” a... more

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Iran, Lebanon and Syria, Oh My!

Hussain Abdul-Hussain is a fellow at the The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), hailing from Beirut via Baghdad and all the way to Washington DC. We talk about how he learned Hebrew b... more

Iran who? Venezuela what? The hottest place you need to know about right now is a little Muslim democracy in the horn of Africa called Somaliland. Recently, Israel just became the first country to recognize Somaliland as it cements its independence f... more

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Yassine Meskhout
Public defender, writer, anarchist, and libertarian
Episode: The Jewish Conspiracy to Change Yassine Meskhout's Mind
Hussain Abdul-Hussain
Political analyst and writer for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, originally from Beirut, Lebanon.
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: The Arab Case For Israel
Saeed Ibrahim
Founder and editor of the Somaliland Chronicle
Somaliland Chronicle
Episode: Israel and Somaliland, Sitting in a Tree...😍
Michael Moynihan
Journalist and podcaster, known for The Fifth Column and The Moynihan Report
The Fifth Column
Episode: Why More People Should Hate Themselves – With Michael Moynihan
Dr. Mijal Bitton
Sociologist at NYU and spiritual leader at the Downtown Minyan
Downtown Minyan
Episode: Reclaiming our Confidence, with Dr. Mijal Bitton
Scott Jennings
Senior political contributor to CNN and author.
CNN
Episode: Viva La Revolution of Common Sense With Scott Jennings
Seth Dillon
CEO of The Babylon Bee, America's premier news site known for conservative satire.
The Babylon Bee
Episode: Standing Up to the "Woke Right" - with The Babylon Bee's Seth Dillon
Amit Segal
Chief political correspondent for Channel 12 and author of A Call at 4 AM.
Channel 12
Episode: Untangling Israeli Politics - with Amit Segal
John Podhoretz
Editor of Commentary Magazine and co-host of the Commentary Podcast
Commentary Magazine
Episode: Podhoretz Save America

Hosts

Yael Bar Tur
Secular sinner, often bringing humor and personal anecdotes related to modern Jewish identity and cultural issues.
Chaya Leah Sufrin
Pious Haredi, providing insights into religious perspectives while maintaining a light-hearted and engaging dialogue.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 531 ratings
  • My kind of funny.

    Literally LOL’d today while listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Viridescent1
    United States3 months ago
  • Never miss it!

    One of my favourite podcasts - these women have terrific chemistry and I love the interplay between secular and religious Jews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ciaochowparasol
    Canada4 months ago
  • A lifeline

    Podcasts live and die based on chemistry and these two have it in spades. The last few years have been painful and isolating, this show goes a little of the way to making up for lost community. I don’t always agree politically with the hosts but their worldview is inclusive and broadminded. I’m grateful to have them in my ears.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sjk00
    United States4 months ago
  • Solace in a Hard World

    They consistently find new ways to un-gaslight me. I didn’t feel too Jewish before October 7. Then I like all Jews was thrown into his ancient struggle. Which has only been made bearable by shows like this! come for the solidarity, stay for the holocaust jokes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    French first timer
    United States8 months ago
  • Ask a Jew Review

    These women run the gamut, funny, wonky, touching, heartbreaking. It’s been that kind of a year (and a half). Some pods, it’s like I’m back with my high school girlfriends. Since I’m on the secular side, I have to say how surprising I’ve found Chaya Leah’s take on many things. I especially loved the Mother’s Day episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Zaftigurl
    Canada8 months ago

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The Jewish Conspiracy to Change Yassine Meskhout's Mind
Q: What is your perspective on the public defender system?
Yassine explains that being a public defender can often lead to working with clients who are guilty and performing damage control rather than heroic legal victories.
The Arab Case For Israel
Q: What are the implications of the situation in Iran for Lebanon and Israel?
The weakening of the Iranian regime could open up opportunities for peace in the region, impacting Lebanese perspectives toward Israel as part of a broader shift.
The Arab Case For Israel
Q: What is the current political climate in Lebanon regarding support for Israel?
Many Lebanese secretly support peace with Israel but cannot express their views openly due to fear of social repercussions, particularly from pro-Hezbollah sentiment dominating public discourse.
Live with Eli Lake & Ask a Jew
Q: Do you believe in God?
Lake acknowledges a belief in a higher power but distinguishes from conventional religious interpretations.
Live with Eli Lake & Ask a Jew
Q: What are we supposed to think about what's going on in Venezuela?
Lake expresses cautious optimism regarding Venezuela but emphasizes the need for legitimate leadership backed by the U.S.

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This engaging podcast features hosts from diverse Jewish backgrounds who discuss a wide range of topics including society, culture, and personal experiences, often with a comedic flair. The humor interwoven with serious discussions allows for unique reflections on issues such as Jewish identity, political tensions, and modern relationships. Notably, the hosts explore the nuances of religious observance while fostering a sense of community among listeners, making the episodes both entertaining and thought-provoking. The lively interplay between the secular and religious perspectives keeps the content fresh and relatable.

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1. Yassine Meskhout
2. Hussain Abdul-Hussain
3. Saeed Ibrahim
4. Michael Moynihan
5. Dr. Mijal Bitton
6. Scott Jennings
7. Seth Dillon
8. Amit Segal

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