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In the Spotlight: Andrés Spokoiny
December 12, 2024
Abby is joined by Argentinian-born Andrés Spokoiny, President of the Jewish Funders Network, to discuss his book Tradition and Transition, and how Jewish communities can balance heritage and modernity in a world that demands it.
In the Spotlight: Elliott Abrams
January 7, 2025
Abby sits with politician, lawyer and senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, Elliott Abrams, to discuss his strategies for strengthening Jewish identity through education, immersive experiences, and community engagement.
In the Spotlight: Rabbi Marc Katz
February 6, 2025
Abby Pogrebin sits with Rabbi Marc Katz to discuss Yochanan’s Gamble, his book that explores how the pragmatic choices of ancient rabbis offer a framework for navigating modern moral dilemmas with nuance and compromise.
In The Spotlight: David Denby on Eminent Jews
March 31, 2025
Abby sits with David Denby to discuss Eminent Jews, his book exploring how deeply Jewish luminaries like Leonard Bernstein, Mel Brooks, Betty Friedan, and Norman Mailer transformed American culture in the postwar era.
In The Spotlight: Cantor Dan Mutlu
April 10, 2025
Central Synagogue’s Senior Cantor Dan Mutlu joins Abby Pogrebin in celebration of Sing a Little More, Central’s new album that reflects the full musical experience provided to all who participate in their internationally viewed worship services.
In the Spotlight: Mishy Harman – Israel Story
April 25, 2025
Abby is joined by Mishy Harman, the cofounder, host and CEO of Israel Story, a Jewish and Israeli podcast, discussing his mission is to promote a deeper understanding and connection to Israel through non-political, human-interest storytelling.
In The Spotlight: Montana Tucker
May 12, 2025
Abby delves into the diverse and powerful Israel advocacy of social media activist Montana Tucker, whose new documentary, “Children of October 7,” features firsthand shattering stories from young survivors.
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.
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: 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”.