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In this bonus episode of Unorthodox, host Mark Oppenheimer discusses the discomfort surrounding the use of the word "Jew" as a noun, sparked by Kayla Moore's...

The op-ed written by Mark Oppenheimer in The New York Times questions the usage of the term 'Jew' versus 'Jewish.' Oppenheimer's perspective was further disc...

The podcast episode "Gelt Trip: Ep. 116" features special guests comedian Judy Gold and Father James Martin. Jewish writer Jordana Horn Gordon discusses her ...

This episode of Unorthodox features discussions about Hanukkah gift strategies with mother of six Jordana Horn Gordon and a conversation with Reza Aslan abou...

In episode 115 of "Unorthodox," recorded live at Congregation Rodeph Sholom in New York City, the hosts welcome food writer Mark Bittman, who discusses the r...

This live show from Congregation Rodeph Sholom features food writer Mark Bittman discussing the environmental impacts of agriculture and Kristen Meinzer expl...

This episode of Unorthodox explores the intersection of feminism and anti-Semitism, featuring feminist author Phyllis Chesler discussing the challenges withi...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss various topics such as beauty pageant diplomacy, Gal Gadot's Mossad mix-up, and more. The guest, Noreen Malo...

In episode 113 of the podcast "Unorthodox," the guest Lani Santo, executive director of Footsteps, discusses the organization's work in helping formerly-Orth...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss the work of Footsteps, an organization helping formerly-Orthodox Jews transition to secular life, as highlig...

This episode of Unorthodox features Eddy Portnoy, a senior researcher at the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, discussing his book "Bad Rabbi: And Other St...

This episode of Unorthodox features Eddy Portnoy discussing his book "Bad Rabbi," which explores the colorful personalities and stories from the Yiddish pres...

In episode 111 of Unorthodox, the focus is on food. Kerry Brodie, founder of Emma's Torch in Brooklyn, discusses her journey from government work to culinary...

This episode of Unorthodox explores the fusion of food and social justice through conversations with Kerry Brodie, founder of Emma's Torch, and food blogger ...

In episode 110 of Unorthodox, novelist Alice Hoffman discusses her new book, The Rules of Magic, a prequel to Practical Magic, exploring how her Jewish backg...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore the concept of magic and its influences, featuring Jewish novelist Alice Hoffman discussing her new book and...

In episode 109 of "Relatively Speaking," live from JCC Manhattan, writer A.J. Jacobs discusses his latest book on genealogy, sharing stories of discovering f...

In this live episode from JCC Manhattan, host Mark Oppenheimer reunites with writer A.J. Jacobs, who shares his genealogical discoveries and surprise family ...

This episode of Unorthodox features David Litt, a former Obama White House speechwriter, who shares his experiences teaching President Obama Jewish phrases a...

David Litt, a former speechwriter for President Obama, discusses his time in the White House and memorable moments like teaching the president to say 'chag s...

Rabbi Shai Held, president of Mechon Hadar and author of The Heart of Torah, discusses his insights on the Torah, particularly Leviticus, sharing how he foun...

In this episode of Unorthodox, Rabbi Shai Held discusses the relevance and challenges of interpreting Leviticus and shares insights from his book The Heart o...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts delve into the themes of atonement and apology for the Yom Kippur season, exploring what makes an apology sincere an...

In episode 106 of the podcast "I'm Sorry," the theme is atonement. Guests include University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor Ari Kohen discussing what makes a ...

In episode 105 of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss recent weddings, personal revelations, and guests who grapple with complex personal and political legacies. A...

This episode of Unorthodox delves into diverse Jewish and broader cultural themes, exploring personal narratives of identity and belonging. Featured discussi...

In this episode, author Brooke Kroeger discusses her book 'The Suffragents,' exploring how men supported women's suffrage movements, while Thorsten Wagner, t...

In this episode, the focus is on the importance of allies and supporters in advocating for marginalized communities. Jewish guest Brooke Kroeger discusses ho...

In episode 103 of "My Big Fat Jewish Wedding," the podcast explores various aspects of Jewish weddings, featuring author Anita Diamant discussing her guide t...

This episode of Unorthodox delves into everything related to Jewish weddings, featuring insights from author Anita Diamant, filmmaker Roberta Grossman, Rabbi...

Linguist Sarah Bunin Benor discusses the linguistic 'tells' of Orthodox Jews in the podcast episode, highlighting how they may code switch based on their aud...

This episode of Unorthodox features a conversation with linguist Sarah Bunin Benor on the unique elements of Orthodox Jewish language and the nuances of ling...

This episode of 'Unorthodox' features a variety of discussions, including an exploration of the Modern Orthodox dating scene through the popular web series '...

The Unorthodox podcast's episode 101 features Leah Gottfried, Jessica Schechter, and Danny Hoffman, creators of 'Soon By You,' a popular web series portrayin...

Unorthodox, a podcast celebrating its two-year anniversary and 100 episodes, launches a fundraising campaign offering various gifts to supporters. In a speci...

In this milestone episode, the hosts of the Unorthodox podcast look back at their journey, discussing how creating the show has impacted them personally and ...

In this lively episode, recorded live at JCC Manhattan, hosts Mark, Stephanie, and Liel welcome special guests Harry Enten of FiveThirtyEight and Haroon Mogh...

In this episode of "Betting the House," recorded live at JCC Manhattan, special guests Harry Enten and Haroon Moghul are featured. Harry Enten, a political w...

In this episode of Cinema Verite, Mark Oppenheimer reveals that he isn't the only one in his family who sneaks into movies without paying. The show features ...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss Jewish themes in summer blockbuster movies with film critic Jordan Hoffman and explore unconventional health...

In episode 97 of "The Cats Meow," the hosts discuss topics such as Birthright, Hobby Lobby, and Jay-Z, along with introducing historian Jenna Weissman Joseli...

This episode of Unorthodox features historian Jenna Weissman Joselit discussing her book on the Ten Commandments and their evolving role in American culture,...

In episode 96 of Unorthodox, the podcast explores the world of Jewish summer camps with guests sharing their experiences and insights. Sandy Fox discusses th...

This episode of Unorthodox delves into the unique culture of Jewish summer camps, unpacking the blend of Jewish ideology, historical developments, and person...

L.A.-based comedian and writer H Alan Scott, known for his love of The Golden Girls, shared his experience visiting Israel for Tel Aviv Pride and subsequentl...

This episode features a conversation with comedian H. Alan Scott about his conversion to Judaism, his visit to Israel for Tel Aviv Pride, and the subsequent ...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore the rise of extremism in Europe with journalist Jamie Kirchick, who discusses his book 'The End of Europe.' ...

Journalist Jamie Kirchick discusses the rising political extremism in Europe and its implications for the United States in his new book "The End of Europe: D...

This episode of Unorthodox features a crossover with Lexicon Valley's host, John McWhorter, delving into the nuances of Jewish English and exploring whether ...

In a special crossover episode with Lexicon Valley, linguist John McWhorter joins the discussion on 'Unorthodox' to delve into the concept of Jewish English,...