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On Being Jewish Now

On Being Jewish Now

Zibby Owens

Listen to contributors read their short, original Substack essays about what it means and how it feels to be Jewish now in the aftermath of the October 7 attacks. Inspired by the book On Being Jewish Now: Reflections from Authors and Advocates, a collection of 75 essays by notables, all profits of which are donated to Artists Against Antisemitism. Founded by author, podcast host of Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books, bookstore owner, and publisher Zibby Owens.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best On Being Jewish Now episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to On Being Jewish Now for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite On Being Jewish Now episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

On Being Jewish Now - "Why I Love Shiva"

"Why I Love Shiva"

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12/05/24 • 6 min

Hear author Jessica Fein read her original essay "Why I Love Shiva" from On Being Jewish Now.

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On Being Jewish Now - Betrayed by Books

Betrayed by Books

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11/14/24 • 6 min

Librarian Karin Greenberg shares her essay on antisemitism in the literary world in her essay on On Being Jewish Now, the Substack inspired by the book.

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On Being Jewish Now - Reclaiming My Israeli Identity
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11/21/24 • 6 min

Read Natalie Shushan's beautiful essay about reclaiming her Israeli identity on the On Being Jewish Now Substack, inspired by the anthology.

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On Being Jewish Now - Dreaming of My Israel

Dreaming of My Israel

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11/07/24 • 9 min

Author Ruth Knafo shares her experiences in a 1970s kibbutz in her essay on On Being Jewish Now, the Substack, inspired by the book.

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On Being Jewish Now - "Dayenu"

"Dayenu"

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11/28/24 • 6 min

Debra Green, author of Mahjong at Mara's, shares her mother's story and the effect of intergenerational trauma on her own life in this essay from the On Being Jewish Now Substack.

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On Being Jewish Now - I Tried to Outrun My Jewishness
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10/17/24 • 9 min

This essay by Joanne Fedler is part of a new collection of work inspired by the anthology On Being Jewish Now: Reflections of Authors and Advocates. Want to contribute? Instructions here. Subscribe here.


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On Being Jewish Now - Whiplash

Whiplash

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10/31/24 • 5 min

Read Adina Cement's essay here on the On Being Jewish Now Substack, inspired by the anthology.

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On Being Jewish Now - I Am the Rabbi's Wife

I Am the Rabbi's Wife

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10/24/24 • 10 min

Julia Nickerson, "the rabbi's wife" to Joel Nickerson at Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, weighs in on what being a real rabbi's wife has been like since 10/7. Read her essay here on Substack. This essay is part of a new collection of work inspired by the anthology On Being Jewish Now: Reflections of Authors and Advocates. Want to contribute? Instructions here. Subscribe here.

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How many episodes does On Being Jewish Now have?

On Being Jewish Now currently has 8 episodes available.

What topics does On Being Jewish Now cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Religion & Spirituality, Jewish, Podcasts, Judaism and Authors.

What is the most popular episode on On Being Jewish Now?

The episode title '"Why I Love Shiva"' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on On Being Jewish Now?

The average episode length on On Being Jewish Now is 8 minutes.

How often are episodes of On Being Jewish Now released?

Episodes of On Being Jewish Now are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of On Being Jewish Now?

The first episode of On Being Jewish Now was released on Oct 17, 2024.

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