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Chosen People Problems

Ark Media
Israel
Anti-Semitism
Judaism
Jewish Identity
Hamas
Iran
October 7th
Free Speech
Gaza
United States
Palestine
Holocaust
Antisemitism
Ukraine
Hezbollah
Covid-19
Social Media
Jewish Community
IDF
October 7

Yael Bar tur, secular sinner, and Chaya Leah Sufrin, pious Haredi, ask each other the hard questions, from Torah to Tinder askajew.substack.com

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You know the Righteous Among the Nations Michael Moynihan from the Fifth Column Podcast, The Free Press, Vice, Bill Maher, his show “The Moynihan Report”, but most importantly - he is a dear friend of the Jews and our emotional support guest. He is o... more

Today we are joined by some guy named Dan Senor for a wide-ranging Ask Me Anything. We tackle questions about the state of Jewish education, why we should stop calling everyone an antisemite, how Fauda is shaping perceptions of Israel globally, and w... more

What happens when two very different Jews answer your most personal, random, and serious questions?

We open up our chat for a mostly fun, sometime serious conversation about how we became friends and podcast partners, how an Orthodox matchmaker ... more

Which is more important for Israel–winning the war or the PR battle?

The one and only Douglas Murray is with us today, to talk Israel, poetry, and…true crime? We start off by accidentally insulting him, but don’t worry, he still likes Jews!

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Douglas Murray
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Rob Kurzban
Evolutionary psychologist, author of All the Feels
Author/University professor
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Dara Horn
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Episode: Jews Have Terrible Marketing, but an Amazing Brand
Ilya Shapiro
Senior fellow and director of constitutional studies at Manhattan Institute
Manhattan Institute
Episode: Is the Constitution Still a Thing?? With Ilya Shapiro
Rabbi Abba Perlmutter
Senior rabbi and educator, father of one host
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Episode: How Not to Screw Up the New Year
Larry Wein
Retired NYPD detective, Manhattan South Homicide
New York Police Department
Episode: Remembering to Never Forget
Aaron MacLean
National security analyst at CBS News, author/host of School of War
CBS News
Episode: A Deep Dive Into The War of 1812 - Just kidding, but CBS’s National Security Analyst Aaron MacLean is here
Warren Kinsella
Author and political commentator; punk rock and journalism background
Author, The Hidden Hand; political commentator
Episode: Zionism Is Punk Rock - with Warren Kinsella.
Nadav Eyal
Writer for Yediot Achronot; ARC Media contributor; former host on Call Me Back
Yediot Achronot; ARC Media
Episode: Cowboys and Coalitions - Live from Jackson Hole with Nadav Eyal!

Hosts

Yael Bar Tur
Host of the show, secular Israeli perspective
Chaya Leah Sufrin
Co-host with a pious Haredi perspective

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 594 ratings
  • I never miss it

    Chaya Leah and Yael are by turns charming, thoughtful, funny, and irreverent. They manage to snag great guests, with whom they always seem to click!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MeanLibrarian
    United States2 months ago
  • A+

    I have had oral surgery not once, but twice listening to these beautiful ladies. If that’s not an endorsement I’m not sure what is.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    saydswebb
    United States7 months ago
  • HIT ANND MIS

    some episodes are great and very funny, especially when it’s some of the girls chatting they come out with funny bits. So much at times that I have to rewind 15s to catch what they’re on about. Enough of this and I want to shout backways through the podcast at them to sit in the reverence of the dominance of mathematics over their immediate environments. Especially @ those in N.Y.C. so deprived of direct light from the sky. I like the show. Four stars is enough. Giving it three or five stars wou... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    seamusAbc012Xyz
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Hilarious, Irreverent, and Intelligent

    Two voices of sanity in a crazy world, with really interesting guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Here for the Podcasts
    United States9 months ago
  • Yes!

    One of my favorite podcasts. Yael and Chaya Leah are so honest, authentic and unfiltered. Plus they make me feel more sane in this increasingly insane world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Knows too much
    United States10 months ago

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Group Chat: Are the Ninja Turtles Zionists? And more…
Q: What's something about Judaism that you each grew up thinking was true but later discovered wasn't?
Yael and ChayaLeah discuss Medrash-based explanations that they later learned were not exact historical accounts, acknowledging the difference between myth, moral teaching, and literal fact, while preserving the value of stories for meaning.
Group Chat: Are the Ninja Turtles Zionists? And more…
Q: Ashley from Washington asks about the tradition and matchmaking in the Jewish world, including whether to use matchmakers like in Fiddler on the Roof.
They describe contemporary matchmaking practices in the Chabad community via WhatsApp-enabled matchmakers, with families coordinating introductions and later dates, while acknowledging the modern realities and the role of community networks.
Group Chat: Are the Ninja Turtles Zionists? And more…
Q: So can you answer how you two, who are so different, came to hosting a podcast together? Should we talk about our origin story?
They met during Covid on a libertarian-leaning Zoom and bonded over conversations about Jewish identity and pop culture, eventually starting a podcast after friends encouraged them to record their chats.
Jews Have Terrible Marketing, but an Amazing Brand
Q: How did you actually write this book? Do you sit in a room by yourself for days on end or does it come out slowly?
Horn explains she writes in a stream-of-consciousness style, letting the narrative unfold as she travels and experiences the material, which drives the book's structure rather than strict outlines.
Are we fat because of the Holocaust? And other questions for an evolutionary psychologist - with Rob Kurzban
Q: How does evolution relate to our sense of morality and guilt?
Morality and guilt emerge from evolved social mechanisms that regulate behavior to maintain group cohesion; survivor guilt and ritualized moral norms in Judaism illustrate how these feelings can be constructive and burdensome.

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Two hosts with distinct Jewish perspectives—one secular and one traditional—engage in candid, wide‑ranging conversations on Jewish identity, religion, current events, and politics. Episodes blend personal stories, sharp humor, and thoughtful interviews with policymakers, journalists, authors, and cultural commentators, covering antisemitism, Israel, diaspora life, media narratives, and Jewish representation in culture. The show is known for its bold takes, diverse guest mix, and a balance between accessible banter and serious analysis, making it appealing to listeners who want nuanced discussions about Judaism, society, and global affairs from inside and outside the community.

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2. Rob Kurzban
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4. Ilya Shapiro
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