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Being Jewish: Jonah Platt with Jake Tapper
November 10, 2025
Jonah Platt visits Washington, D.C. for a candid conversation with CNN’s Jake Tapper about his Jewish identity, new book Race Against Terror, and the challenges of covering politics, elections and rising antisemitism.
Jewish Insights: David Stav Uniting Israelis Through Faith
November 13, 2025
Rabbi David Stav, founder and chairman of Tzohar, one of Israel’s most influential Modern Orthodox movements, joins Justin to share how faith is helping Israelis reconnect, and how a new spirit of unity is reshaping the nation’s soul
Totally Booked: Amy Bloom
November 13, 2025
Zibby Owens welcomes beloved author Amy Bloom for a conversation about I’ll Be Right Here, her book about an unconventional and irresistible family that illuminates the mysterious ways of life and love.
Defending Israel: Olga Deutsch of NGO Monitor
November 18, 2025
Olga Deutsch of NGO Monitor speaks with David Harris about how some prominent human rights groups, often using governmental funds, have become key actors in the global war to defame and delegitimize Israel and what’s being done to expose and derail their campaigns.
A Special Look: Choosing to Stay
November 20, 2025
US-born Hayley Nagelberg and Israeli-born Idan Lev, a young couple living in Israel, reflect on life there and on Idan’s video “Choosing to Stay,” which explores his struggle over whether to remain, especially in the aftermath of October 7.
JLMinute: Netanyahu Pulls Wildcard
December 1, 2025
Prime Minister Netanyahu formally asks President Herzog to end his trial before it even concludes. JNS CEO Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten break down the implications for Israel’s democracy and future leadership.
Being Jewish: Courtney Ann Platt
December 9, 2025
Jonah Platt celebrates with his wife, Courtney Ann Platt (Glee, So You Think You Can Dance, Rock of Ages), the world-class dancer, television star and multiple sclerosis advocate whose Jewish conversion journey has become a defining part of their family’s traditions and values.
Defending Israel: David Harris with Izabella Tabarovsky
December 10, 2025
David Harris is joined by Izabella Taborovsky, a writer and scholar of Soviet anti-zionism and contemporary antisemitism and author of the forthcoming book “Be a Refusenik: A Jewish Student’s Survival Guide.”
Totally Booked: Angela Buchdahl
December 11, 2025
Zibby Owens sits with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Senior Rabbi of Central Synagogue and the first Asian American rabbi, whose memoir charts her path from Seoul to Jewish leadership and reflects deeply on belonging, grief, empathy and resilience.
A Special Look: Jean Meltzer
December 17, 2025
Bestselling novelist and leading advocate for Jewish joy and authentic representation, Jean Meltzer joins Teisha Bader to share her story, her passion and her book, The Eight Heartbreaks of Chanukah.