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In the Spotlight: Jonathan Freedland
November 14, 2025
Abigail Pogrebin is joined by author & journalist Jonathan Freedland to discuss his book The Traitors Circle, the true story of German elite anti-Nazi rebels who meet for tea, and the one who will betray their resistance activities to the Gestapo.
In the Spotlight: Zibby Owens
November 3, 2025
Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Zibby Owens, bestselling author and host of the new series Totally Booked with Zibby, to discuss her anthology, On Being Jewish Now and her reawakened passion for the Jewish story post 10/7.
In the Spotlight: David Harris
October 27, 2025
Abby Pogrebin welcomes lifelong Jewish frontline activist, author and host of JBS programs Defending Israel and Fighting Antisemitism-The ISGAP Hour, David Harris, to discuss his new book “Antisemitism: What Everyone Needs To Know”.
In the Spotlight: Ronald Leopold
October 21, 2025
Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Ronald Leopold, longtime executive director of the Anne Frank House, one of Europe’s most visited museums, which he recreated and brought to New York City for the first time this year.
In the Spotlight: Gayle Kirschenbaum
October 21, 2025
Abby Pogrebin welcomes Emmy Award-winning filmmaker & author Gayle Kirschenbaum to discuss Bullied to Besties, her raw and uplifting memoir about transforming lifelong pain into forgiveness and healing in her tumultuous relationship with her mother.
In the Spotlight: Yaakov Katz
October 17, 2025
American-born Israeli journalist, author, and the former Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post, Yaakov Katz, joins Abby Pogrebin to discuss his latest book, While Israel Slept: How Hamas Surprised the Most Powerful Military in the Middle East.
In the Spotlight: Hartman Presidents On Historic Moment
October 15, 2025
Donniel Hartman and Yehuda Kurtzer, presidents of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem and North America respectively, join Abigail Pogrebin to unpack the emotions, implications, and future stakes of the historic ceasefire.
In the Spotlight: Jane Eisner on Carole King
October 7, 2025
Abby Pogrebin speaks with acclaimed journalist, author and former editor-in-chief of The Forward, Jane Eisner about her new biography of Carole King and the Jewish roots that shaped both her identity and her artistry.
In The Spotlight: Yiscah Smith
September 10, 2025
In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, spiritual teacher and author Yiscah Smith joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss her new book, Planting Seeds of the Divine.
In the Spotlight with Vanessa M. Harper
September 8, 2025
Vanessa M. Harper, Reform rabbi and author of Loaves of Torah, joins Abby Pogrebin to discuss her passion for creating meaningful Jewish experiences for all ages and how she uses challah to interpret and teach Torah and the Jewish year.