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The Conservative UCI Humanities Professor Running for Congress (David Pan CA46)25 Aug 202400:55:52

I interview Congressional candidate David Pan (R) about campus life, antisemitism, Israel, and his desire to enter politics

The Jewish Food Episode W/ Boaz Avraham-Katz21 Aug 202401:11:18

I speak with Boaz, Lecturer at Elon University, about the history of Jewish Foods. #jewishfood #judaism #americanjews #israelifood


Revisionist Zionism and the Modern Israeli Right (Episode 3 - Zionism)03 Jul 202401:28:03

For the Youtube link with the maps see here: https://youtu.be/9jhxte3URe8?si=aXVsNr_75SiMlrq8

Congressional Candidate for CA 47: Scott Baugh (R)30 Jun 202400:41:32

Rabbi Daniel sits down with 2024 congressional candidate Scott Baugh to discuss all things politics both in general and specific to the Jewish community.

God is Feminine? And Masculine? The Zohar with Professor Daniel Matt09 Jun 202400:58:21

In this episode we talk to Professor Daniel Matt about the Zohar.

My UCI Class and Campus Antisemitism07 Jun 202400:39:16

In this podcast I play the audio from my interview with National Review Radio. A podcast that receives hundreds of thousands of weekly listens.


I hope you enjoy

A State for the Jews or a Jewish State? (Episode 2 - Cultural Zionism))04 Jun 202401:16:45

For the sources you can see the video here:


https://youtu.be/NXrRTIQkIvk?si=LxyVK270WMRPfnyJ

What is Zionism? (Episode 1 - Political Zionism)24 May 202401:17:15

For the original Youtube video with sources see here:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAG2lMnoE2k&list=PLQ3aQmFcYiCpRxOFmUn3_rOJnZLHrx1IM

The Campus Protests 01 May 202400:37:21

Rabbi Daniel gives his thoughts on why the campus protests don't help anyone

Iran, Israel, and Military Game Theory w/ Prof. Andrea Molle16 Apr 202400:43:11

In this episode we discuss the current situation in the Middle East with international politics and game theory expert Andrea Mollie

Jewish Neoplatonism w/ Professor Sarah Pessin01 Apr 202400:56:14

Sarah Pessin is one of the foremost experts on Jewish neoplatonism.

New to the term neoplatonism? All the more reason to give this a listen!


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Feminism, Exile, and Antisemitism in the Book of Esther w/ Channah Damatov21 Mar 202400:45:32

In this episode we speak with Dr. Channah Damatov about her research and analysis of the Book of Esther. To read the research she references:

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14748932.2024.2317162?fbclid=IwAR2lFXL1UkdxXmqGwfm6IqnOKVgJ_WsuKJEfQpa1kE8PITCgJd5lWOB6JjI

Everything You Need to Know about the Temple Mount in Jerusalem20 Aug 202401:01:10

We talk with Professor Alon Burstein about the historical, religious, and political significance of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. To watch Professor Burstein's daily videos about the region see ‪@AlonBurstein‬

Jeffery Kopstein: Sleep-in Protest at UC Irvine and the Current Moment for Jews20 Mar 202400:50:10

Jeffery Kopstein is the head of the Center for Jewish Studies at UC Irvine. On Tuesday March 19 he began a multi-day protest centered around academic freedom and Israel on campus.

The Deep Secrets of Purim15 Mar 202400:41:14

In this episode we discuss the history, practices, and meanings of the upcoming holiday of Purim

Israel, Campus Climate, and the Future of the University w/ Jeffrey Blutinger28 Feb 202400:51:29

A conversation with Professor Jeffrey Blutinger about his academic talk getting disrupted by anti-Israel protestors and police having to evacuate him - and how this exemplifies wider themes within the modern university.

Hassidism, Christianity, Diaspora, Zionism, and American Judaism w/ Shaul Magid09 Feb 202400:56:03

A conversation with Distinguished Fellow in Jewish Studies at Dartmouth College, Shaul Magid

The Many Streams of Liberal Judaism w/ Jeremy Weisblatt01 Feb 202401:07:45

In this episode we speak with Rabbi Jeremy Weisblatt about all things past and present happening in the wider American Jewish community

Jewish Philosophical Mysticism w/ Zevi Slavin18 Jan 202400:59:17

In this episode we talk all things mystical with host of the Seekers of Unity channel Zevi Slavin.


To see more of his materials click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/@SeekersofUnity

Krav Maga and the Making of Modern Israel w/ Professor Andrea Molle04 Jan 202401:04:44

Rabbi Daniel talks with Political Science professor Andrea Molle about his book "Krav Maga and the Making of Modern Israel". They also discuss the current war in Gaza, the wider geo-political situation in the middle east, and what might come next for the region.

Thoughts from a Jerusalem Hotel Room01 Jan 202400:35:57

In this podcast Rabbi Daniel discusses his solidarity trip to Israel in the wake of the 10/7 Hamas attack

The Hanukkah Story Your Rabbi Never Told You12 Dec 202300:36:49

A discussion about the history of the Hanukkah story

The Antisemitic Roots of Anti-Zionism21 Nov 202300:51:42

In this episode, we speak with Izabella Tabarovsky, an expert in Soviet Antisemitism about the roots and proliferation of Antizionism.

Irvine Mayoral Candidate Tammy Kim on Antisemitism, Israel, and Progressive Politics14 Aug 202400:38:29

To learn more about Tammy Kim see her website: www.tammykim.com

Rising from the Ashes: Mysticism and Chassidism16 Nov 202301:05:12

In this episode we talk with Rabbi and Professor Meir Goldstein about how Kabbalah and Chassidic Judaism reframed how the Jewish people view tragedy and sorrow.

Israel, Gaza, and Disinformation03 Nov 202300:43:16

Latest podcast on the Israeli Hamas war

Israel, Gaza, and the Ethics of War18 Oct 202300:52:36

In this episode Rabbi Daniel discusses his thoughts on all things regarding Israel and Gaza in the wake of the 10/07/23 terrorist attacks

Israel 10/07/202310 Oct 202300:53:01

In this episode we unpack and process the recent tragedy in Israel with Prof. Alon Burstein

Rashi's Daughters and Medieval Jewish Women28 Sep 202301:00:18

In this episode we speak with Maggie Anton, author of the much acclaimed Rashi's Daughters series.

Between Small Town and National Judaism08 Sep 202300:34:30

In this episode we talk with Rabbi Erica Asch, president of the CCAR and Rabbi in Augusta Maine, about all the big Jewish sociological questions of our time.

Liberal Zionism and Liberal Judaism28 Aug 202300:55:33

In this episode we speak with Rabbi Stanley Davids about two of the most important issues in the contemporary Jewish community

Fighting for Women's Rights in Israel31 Jul 202300:37:44

In this episode Rabbi Daniel speaks with Susan Seely, the National Executive Director of NA'AMAT about her work in Israel and throughout the Jewish world.

Israel in Crisis26 Jul 202300:45:07

In this episode Rabbi Daniel speaks with Professor Alon Burstein to cover the latest crisis in Israel surrounding the new government's judicial reform and the subsequent protests across the country.

Holocaust Distortion on Wikipedia: A Conversation with Professor Shira Klein22 Jun 202300:37:32

In this episode, Rabbi Daniel Speaks with Dr. Shira Klein about her research delving into Holocaust distortion on Wikipedia as well as her studies of Italian Jewry from Emancipation to Fascism.


For the article we discuss in the podcast see here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/25785648.2023.2168939

Race, Whiteness, and the Jews w/ Prof. David Bernstein 09 Aug 202401:09:06

I speak with law professor and author David Bernstein about the problems with our heightened centrality of racial identity.

Israel at 7501 May 202300:20:33

In this episode we discuss a variety of aspects regarding Israel in honor of its 75th birthday.

Everything You Need to Know about Israel's Proposed Judicial Reform28 Feb 202300:47:19

We bring back our returning guest, UCI professor Dr. Alon Burstein, to walk us through what has been happening in Israeli politics as of late.

California Jewish Political Advocacy02 Feb 202300:37:58

In this episode, Rabbi Daniel talks with David Bocarsly, Executive Director of the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California. They discuss critical issues central to the California Jewish community, questions surrounding allyship with other communities, the history of Jewish political activism, and much more.

The Paradox of Finding Meaning05 Jan 202300:18:12

A bit of inspiration for your New Year's resolutions! 

An Interview with Ehud Olmert24 Nov 202200:42:34

In this podcast, Rabbi Daniel sits down with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. They discuss his philosophy of Zionism, the Annapolis peace process, Jerusalem, the future of the two-state solution, Israel's increasing lurch to the right, and much more!

Who is Ben Gvir and Why Does He Matter?16 Nov 202200:58:18

In this episode Rabbi Daniel speaks with Professor Alon Burstein about the recent Israeli election results and why the election of far-right Itamar Ben Gvir is worrying for the Jewish world and beyond.

The How, Why, and When of Antisemitism31 Oct 202200:48:28

In this episode, Rabbi Daniel explores the recent antisemitism that has been ubiquitous as of late. He discusses the origins of antisemitism, its development, and the wider ethics and tension regarding how often we should make antisemitism the center of our communal focus.

From Prison to Judaism w/ Yehudah Pryce29 Sep 202200:47:03

In this episode, Rabbi Daniel speaks with Yehudah Pryce about his inspiring story of finding Judaism while in prison. They discuss his story as well as wider issues such as criminal reform and justice.

What Should the Jews Be Thinking About? w/ Rabbi Nico Socolovsky15 Sep 202200:50:47

In this episode, Rabbi Daniel and Rabbi Nico talk about the topics they think Jews should be thinking about in the coming year.


For the article referenced see here: https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/israel-education-not-advocacy/


Addiction, Recovery, and the Jewish Community28 Aug 202200:43:25

In this episode, Rabbi Daniel talks with Jacob Schwartz about his past addiction and journey to recovery. We discuss substance abuse, the taboo nature of addiction in the Jewish community, and some practical advice regarding how to help those struggling with addiction.

The Inquisition and the Impossibility of Defining Jewishness w/ Prof. David Graizbord01 Aug 202401:13:12

In this conversation with Professor David Graizbord we trace the ever changing nature and definition of Judaism both internally (within the Jewish community) and externally (how the wider public sees Jews)


For the article that I reference see here: https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/arts-letters/articles/men-and-women-of-the-nation



Jewish-Christian Relations17 Aug 202200:40:44

In this episode we speak with Rabbi Michael Harvey, author of the recent book Let's Talk: A Rabbi Speaks to Christians. We discuss interfaith relations between the Jewish and Christian communities.

The World of the Rabbis29 Jul 202200:38:33

In this episode we speak to Dr. Joshua Moss, a Tarbut V' Torah teacher, about the development of Judaism focusing on the rabbinic (Midrashic) period.

The Recent Supreme Court Cases01 Jul 202200:30:53

In this episode, we speak to Luke Rodriguez Esq. about the recent supreme court decisions on abortion and on prayer in public schools and how they intersect with the American Jewish community

Judaism, Pride Month, and the Trans Community14 Jun 202200:47:49

Rabbi Daniel talks with Spencer Kaseff about the intersection between the Jewish and LGBTQ communities in this episode.

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