Ask a Jew
Ask a JewYael Bar tur, secular sinner, and Chaya Leah Sufrin, pious Haredi, ask each other the hard questions, from Torah to Tinder askajew.substack.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 215 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | JudaismNewsPoliticsReligion & Spirituality | |||
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John Spencer is a retired Army officer, Urban Warfare expert, Chair of War Studies at the Madison Policy Forum and Executive Director at the Urban Warfare Institute. He’s been in some funky situations (including seven visits to Gaza), and encountered... more
Hi Jews and Jew Lovers!
It’s been an exhausting week running the world, but we still had some time to sit and catch up about Spain, Morocco, water guns and the kingdom of Cerritos Auto Square (mentioning them in case they want to sponsor the podcast... more
Mark Dubowitz is the chief executive of The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), and our new reluctant friend. We sit him down to talk about Iran, Saudi Arabia, why the IRGC wants Ted Kaczynski to kill him, why we can’t just send Bruce Willis... more
Ask A Jew is going to Wyoming!! We’ll be hosting a live show Monday, August 10th in Jackson Hole, how cool would it be if you join us there? If not for us, do it for Nadav Eyal, who will be our special guest, and who we didn’t add to the above AI ima... more
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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 Podcasts5saydswebb
United States5 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 Podcasts4seamusAbc012Xyz
United Kingdom5 months ago - Hilarious, Irreverent, and Intelligent
Two voices of sanity in a crazy world, with really interesting guests.
Apple Podcasts5Here for the PodcastsUnited States7 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 Podcasts5Knows too muchUnited States8 months ago - Thank you
I’m not Jewish, but this podcast brings much more to the world right now than I imagine you’d even hoped for. Your capacity for levity in the face of hardship is par for the course in your culture (no profound observation there)but it’s a testament to your strength and it’s why there will never be a challenge you won’t overcome. I know it doesn’t seem like it right now, but I promise you, there are many of us out there who don’t share your faith or heritage, but cherish what you bring to our wor... more
Apple Podcasts5YUsucksobadUnited States8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #31 | United States/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #40 | United Kingdom/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #65 |  Canada/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #16 |  Australia/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #45 |  Italy/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #81 |  Germany/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
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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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1. Mark Dubowitz
2. Rafael Mangual
3. Ben Kawaller
4. Roy Altman
5. Dan Senor
6. Batya Ungar-Sargon
7. Jean Meltzer
8. Gad Saad
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