In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Stephen Wise Free Synagogue
Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations unpacking current events through the lens of Jewish wisdom and values. Unbound by politics and untethered by party lines, Ammi and his distinguished guests discuss everything from foreign affairs and antisemitism to politics and pop culture. This show is recorded from New York’s Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, a historic Reform congregation deeply rooted in liberalism, support for Israel and social justice.
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Amanda Berman
In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
10/27/22 • 38 min
There are some people who'd have you believe it's impossible to support liberal causes and be a Zionist. But as founder and executive director of Zioness, Amanda Berman is fighting as hard as she can to reclaim progressive spaces for Jews.
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Ted Deutch
In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
05/11/23 • 34 min
During his six terms in Congress, Ted Deutch saw so much effort being poured into performative and pugnacious politics at the expense of the greater good. Now, as the new CEO of the American Jewish Committee, he's committed to building a strong center that strengthens us all.
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Stephen J. Dubner
In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
02/16/23 • 56 min
Raised Catholic, Stephen J. Dubner discovered his family's Jewish past later in life — and Judaism called to him from within. That same inquisitive spirit implores the "Freakonomics" co-author and radio host to explore "the hidden side of everything."
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Einat Wilf
In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
04/27/23 • 45 min
Why is a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict so elusive? Dr. Einat Wilf thinks the answer is simple, but that we've been unwilling to accept it.
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Israel at War
In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
10/19/23 • 10 min
With Israel at war, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch delivers a blunt yet uplifting message answering the question on all our minds: "What can we do?"
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Alana Newhouse
In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
06/08/23 • 45 min
Tablet Magazine Editor-in-Chief Alana Newhouse believes the real debate today is not between the left and the right, but rather between those who think there's something fundamentally broken in America and those who do not.
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Ora Hirsch Pescovitz
In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
02/15/24 • 46 min
Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz is the president of Oakland University and was among the first to issue a statement condemning the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel. Rabbi Ammi Hirsch's older sister helps us understand the atmosphere on American college campuses today and why so many university administrations have tolerated a deteriorating situation for Jewish students.
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Michelle Goldberg
In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
03/16/23 • 50 min
Michelle Goldberg has her finger on the pulse of the progressive left. The New York Times columnist sits down with our Rabbi Ammi Hirsch to discuss American politics, COVID-19 policies and Israel.
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David Horovitz
In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
12/15/22 • 36 min
In a special episode just ahead of the expected announcement of Israel's most far-right governing coalition in history, Times of Israel's founding editor David Horovitz unpacks the elections and their potential consequences for Israel and its relationship with American Jews.
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The Counterfeit Countess
In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
05/09/24 • 48 min
Nazi hunter Dr. Elizabeth "Barry" White and Polish historian Dr. Joanna Sliwa set out to verify Jewish Polish mathematician Janina Mehlberg’s incredible claims that she survived the Holocaust by posing as the Countess Suchodolska and saved some 10,000 Poles from the Majdanek concentration camp...
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How many episodes does In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch have?
In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch currently has 49 episodes available.
What topics does In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch cover?
The podcast is about Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts and Judaism.
What is the most popular episode on In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch?
The episode title 'Amanda Berman' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch?
The average episode length on In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch is 44 minutes.
How often are episodes of In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch released?
Episodes of In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch?
The first episode of In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch was released on Jun 2, 2022.
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