Welcome to Stars of David! I’m your host, Elon Gold, and I’m here to bring you laughs, insights, and a whole lot of Jewish pride! Joining me is my hilarious co-host, Eli Leonard. But before we dive in, let’s answer the question: what makes this podcast different from all other podcasts? Stars of David is unapologetically Jewish! In this special 8-episode series, we’ll sit down with some of the biggest Jewish stars. Each episode is a vibrant celebration of Jewish culture, comedy, and the art of kvetching. We’ll share unforgettable stories, dive into meaningful conversations, and of course, wrap things up with the Yiddish Word of the Day, courtesy of my wonderful parents. So, let’s kvetch, laugh, and celebrate what it means to be part of this incredible tribe!  UNPACKED is growing and we need your help! From now through December 31 you can make history with us by contributing to our podcast expansion project! We're kicking off this plan with transforming Unpacking Israeli History into a multi-platform experience, providing more episodes in both audio and video formats, more interesting guests, live events and more! Join us in raising $150,000 to make this dream a reality. If you've already contributed, thank you! If you haven't yet, now's your chance to be a part of something amazing. Donate here today. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews Special thanks to Joleen & Mitch Julis and JLTV.

Montana Tucker talks to Elon about starting her career as a dancer, the influence of her Holocaust survivor grandparents, and how she uses her platform to combat antisemitism. Watch and Subscribe on YouTube This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. UNPACKED is growing and we need your help! From now through December 31 you can make history with us by contributing to our podcast expansion project! We're kicking off this plan with transforming Unpacking Israeli History into a multi-platform experience, providing more episodes in both audio and video formats, more interesting guests, live events and more! Join us in raising $150,000 to make this dream a reality. If you've already contributed, thank you! If you haven't yet, now's your chance to be a part of something amazing. Donate here today. For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews Special thanks to Joleen & Mitch Julis and JLTV.

Shai Davidai talks to Elon about his unwavering commitment to protecting Jewish students on campus at the risk of his own job. Shai shares the realities of Jewish life in today’s academic environment post-October 7th, and he reflects on his upbringing in Israel. Please note, this episode was recorded before Shai was temporarily banned from Columbia University’s campus. Watch and Subscribe on YouTube This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. UNPACKED is growing and we need your help! From now through December 31 you can make history with us by contributing to our podcast expansion project! We're kicking off this plan with transforming Unpacking Israeli History into a multi-platform experience, providing more episodes in both audio and video formats, more interesting guests, live events and more! Join us in raising $150,000 to make this dream a reality. If you've already contributed, thank you! If you haven't yet, now's your chance to be a part of something amazing. Donate here today. For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews Special thanks to Joleen & Mitch Julis and JLTV.

Swell Ariel Or talks to Elon about her role in the first scripted series about October 7th, her goal of fostering conversations about modern antisemitism while highlighting the importance of consuming knowledge from all side. Swell also reveals the real reason why she disinvited Elon to her birthday party. Watch and Subscribe on YouTube This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. --- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis and JLTV.

Zach Sage Fox talks to Elon about his bar mitzvah, going to rehab, and starting stand-up all in middle school. Zach shares his near-death experience in the West Bank, and opens up about the importance of therapy and healing from an eating disorder. This episode contains adult language and content on drug use and eating disorders. Watch and Subscribe on YouTube. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis and JLTV.

Stefanie Yunger talks to Elon about what compelled her to start making hysterical sketches despite her agent telling her not to be funny. She also jokes that Elon’s beard might be a cry for help and shares her plans to instill a sense of Jewish pride in her child. Watch and Subscribe on YouTube. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. --- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis and JLTV.

Howie Mandel talks to Elon about the joys of being a grandparent, opens up about his mental health struggles, and discusses how he turned to Jewish tradition to honor his late father. Watch and Subscribe on YouTube. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. --- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis and JLTV.

Emmanuelle Chriqui talks to Elon about growing up in a Modern Orthodox family, how she landed her iconic role in Entourage, and how her new friends and advocates in the Jewish community inspire her. Watch and Subscribe on YouTube. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis and JLTV.

Brett Gelman talks to Elon about Hollywood's reluctance to speak out against antisemitism, expresses gratitude for his Israeli-American wife who has educated him about Israel, and shares a sneak peek into his time working with Larry David on Curb Your Enthusiasm. This episode contains explicit language and content. Watch and Subscribe on YouTube. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis and JLTV.

Israeli viral comedy sensation Yohay Sponder opens the new season of Stars of David. Join Elon Gold and Eli Leonard for a fast, funny, and heartfelt conversation about comedy, Jewish identity, and truth-telling through jokes. They talk about Sponder’s rise from clubs to sold-out theaters, why Jewish humor matters right now, and what it means to perform with real stakes—plus plenty of riffing, roasting, kvetching. And Elon's parents are back with a Yiddish word of the week. Get in touch with Elon and Eli at starsofdavid@unpacked.media. Watch and Subscribe on ⁠YouTube⁠. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4 ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Wondering Jews ⁠⁠ Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis and JLTV.

Stars of David is back for another season! Host Elon Gold, joined by co-host Eli Leonard, returns with an unapologetically Jewish celebration of comedy, culture, and identity. Across this 8-episode season, they sit down with Larry David, Tiffany Haddish, Elica Le Bon, Noa Solomon, Yohay Sponder, and more, for hilarious stories, meaningful conversations, and classic kvetching. Laugh, kvetch, and celebrate the tribe when Stars of David returns on Thursday, January 15th. Get in touch at starsofdavid@unpacked.media. Watch and Subscribe on ⁠YouTube. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠ ⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠ ⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠ ⁠Wondering Jews⁠ Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis and JLTV.

Influencer Noa Solomon, Director of Jewish Content at Lost Tribe, joins Stars of David for a funny, warm and honest conversation about being young, Jewish, and visible in a post–October 7 world. Hosts Elon Gold and Eli Leonard sit down with Noa to explore how Lost Tribe reaches Gen Z Jews by meeting them where they are—on social media, through humor, culture, and joy—while navigating antisemitism and polarization about Israel. This is an episode about Jewish pride, peoplehood, and the future of Jewish connection. Get in touch with Elon and Eli at starsofdavid@unpacked.media. Watch and Subscribe on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: ⁠https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4⁠ ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Wondering Jews⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis.

"The Torah literally heals my soul." ✡️ In this episode of Stars of David, hosts Elon Gold and Eli Leonard sit down with the legendary Tiffany Haddish for a conversation that is as deeply moving as it is hilarious. Tiffany shares her profound spiritual journey—from discovering her Jewish roots through her father and navigating foster care to her "Black Mitzvah" and full conversion. She discusses her recent emotional trip to Israel following October 7th, her experiences at the Kotel (the Wailing Wall), and why she finds her greatest strength in Jewish learning. Tiffany also discusses her latest book, I Curse You With Joy, and why she chooses to fight negativity with light. This episode contains explicit language and content. Get in touch with Elon and Eli at starsofdavid@unpacked.media. Watch and Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: ⁠⁠https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4⁠⁠ ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wondering Jews⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis.

What happens when a global finance leader sits down with a world-class comedian? In this episode of Stars of David, Elon Gold and Eli Leonard are joined by Mitch Julis, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Canyon Partners. While Mitch is a titan in the world of distressed debt and credit investing, his real passion lies in the "long-term dividends" of Jewish education and identity. From funding programs at Harvard and Princeton to supporting OpenDor Media, Mitch shares his unique philosophy on how business logic and Jewish values intersect. Get in touch with Elon and Eli at starsofdavid@unpacked.media. Watch and Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4⁠⁠⁠ ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wondering Jews⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis.

“It’s the safest hate in the world.” ✡️ Elica Le Bon joins Elon Gold and Eli Leonard for a sharp and funny conversation on antisemitism, moral inversion, and why it’s become “safe to hate Jews.” The Iranian-British writer and outspoken ally explains what drives her to defend Israel and the Jewish people—and why truth, above all, is her real cause. Get in touch with Elon and Eli at starsofdavid@unpacked.media. Watch and Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wondering Jews⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis.

Elon Gold and Eli Leonard sit down with Yonit Levi, long-time lead news anchor of Israel’s Channel 12, and CNN anchor Bianna Golodryga to talk about their new book Don’t Feed the Lion. After October 7, both women faced the same urgent question from their kids — Why does antisemitism still exist? When they couldn't resources to help explain it, they teamed up to write a story-driven book for tweens and teens about identity, hate, and standing up with compassion and clarity. What follows is a funny, sharp, and deeply personal conversation about parenting, public life, rising antisemitism, and the responsibility of using your voice — especially now. Get in touch with Elon and Eli at starsofdavid@unpacked.media. Watch and Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wondering Jews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis.

Elon Gold tells the unbelievable (and very Jewish) origin story of how he met Larry David, by showing up at his office on his birthday with zero appointment and maximum chutzpah. With Eli Leonard, the former Curb production assistant turned idea-machine, they trace the funny, painfully real road from rejection to the call: “You’re doing the show.” It’s a story of chutzpah, persistence, and one perfectly timed Shabbat dinner. Get in touch with Elon and Eli at starsofdavid@unpacked.media. Watch and Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wondering Jews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis.

Larry David didn’t really want to come on the podcast. But in classic Larry fashion, he showed up anyway and delivered a masterclass in comedy, revealing the real Larry: grumpy, generous, and unmistakably a mensch. In this season finale, walks Elon and Eli through why conflict is at the heart of everything funny, how the stories on Seinfeld and Curb get “puzzled” together, and why he can’t stand convenient coincidences, even when they work. Along the way, the conversation drifts through stolen impressions, Shabbat dinner stories, run-ins with SNL censors, and the meaning of “pretty, pretty, pretty good.” Get in touch with Elon and Eli at starsofdavid@unpacked.media. Watch and Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wondering Jews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis.