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Chutzpod! is a frank and wide-ranging conversation on how to build a good life, using real-life quandaries and millennia-old Jewish wisdom. Each week, Rabbi Shira Stutman and journalist Hanna Rosin bring a Jewish lens to life's toughest questions, asked by our listeners: Do I offer forgiveness to a friend who refuses to apologize? Am I right to be annoyed at all the service dogs on the plane with ... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	170	Founded	5 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	JudaismReligion & Spirituality

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Latest Episodes

Don't Be So Modest

How do you talk about “modesty” without body shame, rulebooks, or misogyny? Rabbi Shira and Hanna take on this thorny and familiar parenting dilemma. They explore the Jewish value of Tzniut with a listener looking for advice on raising her daughter t... more

4 Nov 2026 • 45 min

Interfaith Co-parenting

How would you respond if your child told you “Jesus is God”?

Rabbi Shira and Hanna help a listener who is going through a difficult divorce and trying to coparent with her Pentecostal ex. They talk about a Jewish parents’ obligations to their child... more

28 Oct 2026 • 28 min • Most popular

A Mixed (Observance) Marriage

We’ve all heard about mixed faith families, but what happens when everyone is Jewish, but one person is more observant? When does this become a burden on the rest of the family? And does that matter?

A listener asks Rabbi Shira and Hanna for help as... more

21 Oct 2026 • 38 min

E.T. Phone Shul

An all alien round-up episode! You asked, and we answered:

Are aliens kosher? Are angels aliens? And does a belief in extra-terrestrial life strengthen Jewish faith or cause a crisis?

Rabbi Shira and Hanna talk about the boundless ways Judaism ca... more

14 Oct 2026 • 30 min

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Recent Guests

Nicholas Lemann

Writer at The New Yorker; Dean Emeritus at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism

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Rebecca Rosenthal

Senior Director of Youth and Family Education at Central Synagogue

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Eric Cohen

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Episode: The Long Arc: 250 Years of Jews and America

Sharon Brous

Senior and founding rabbi of IKAR in Los Angeles; author

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Miriam Rosen

Mother of the host, invited guest who shares family stories about mezuzot and superstition

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Rabbi Sue Reinhold

Rabbi who runs Torah of Recovery, supports people in recovery from substance addiction

Torah of Recovery

Episode: A Sober Seder

Jericho Vincent

Founding rabbi of the Temple of the Stranger, Brooklyn

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Episode: Can’t We Just Have a Happy Passover?

Lily Solochek

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Hosts

Shira Stutman

Rabbi; co-host providing leadership, commentary, and direction of conversation

Hanna Rosin

Journalist; co-host offering perspective, questions, and synthesis with guests

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 776 ratings

Thank for this amazing podcast!
I am converting to Judaism and I love every second of this podcast! Thank you for your wisdom and teachings with all the humour and love !
Apple Podcasts
5
rachel011985
Francea month ago
This was exactly spot on... I need to share this with our temple leadership!
Podcast Addict
5
eves_eden
a year ago
Favorite podcast!
This is my favorite Jewish podcast! Rabbi Shira and Hana are excellent hosts who complement each other, with Shira providing excellent Torah commentary (the breadth and depth of her knowledge of Jewish texts is amazing!) and Hana contributing a boots-on-the-ground perspective. They select letters on a broad range of subjects, and I have learned so much about how Judaism views contemporary life through the eyes of these inquisitive, knowledgeable, and compassionate women. Who, BTW, clearly enjoy ... more
Apple Podcasts
5
Reader8591
United Statesa year ago
It's pretty good, and it's free!
Excellent content, thoughtful discussions. I love both of the hosts and they have amazing rapport and chemistry. I'm so glad I found this online community.
Update: As a linguist, I'm here for the uvular fricative!
I was sad to see Josh go, but I'm extremely happy both with the new format and the rapport that Hanna and Rabbi Shira have. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts
5
Ramon, in the south
United States2 years ago
It's pretty good, and it's free!
Excellent content, thoughtful discussions. I love both of the hosts and they have amazing rapport and chemistry. I'm so glad I found this online community.
Update: I was sad to see Josh go, but I'm extremely happy both with the new format and the rapport that Hanna and Rabbi Shira have. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts
5
Ramon, in the south
United States2 years ago

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Hosts have strong chemistry and offer thoughtful, accessible Torah commentary.

Show is frequently described as insightful, uplifting, and applicable to everyday life.

Episodes blend humor with deep discussion and practical takeaways.

Listener letters and Q&A format receive praise for relevance and engagement.

Some listeners miss earlier formats or co-hosts but many appreciate the new dynamic and topics.

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Apple Podcasts	#27	United States/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism
Apple Podcasts	#30	Canada/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism
Apple Podcasts	#49	United Kingdom/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism
Apple Podcasts	#32	Australia/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism
Apple Podcasts	#46	Italy/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism
Apple Podcasts	#74	Germany/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism

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Interfaith Co-parenting

Q: How should the listener talk with her daughter about Jesus and maintain the child's Jewish identity?

Shira recommends making meaningful Jewish practices and culture present at home, emphasizing positive and distinctive aspects of Judaism without disparaging Christianity. She suggests explaining that Judaism does not regard Jesus as God or the Messiah, while recognizing that the child's parents hold different beliefs.

Interfaith Co-parenting

Q: What does Jewish law say about divorce, including when it is acceptable and how it should be handled?

Shira explains that divorce is permitted in Judaism and can be preferable when a couple no longer wants to be married. She contrasts liberal Jewish views with traditional Orthodox law and mentions prenuptial agreements used by some Orthodox couples.

A Mixed (Observance) Marriage

Q: Is there an obligation to ensure your observance doesn't burden others?

Stutman says Jewish observance can place constraints on others, but people routinely accommodate one another in everyday life. She advises talking openly about the practice and avoiding unnecessary demands, such as having family members use their phones to relay messages.

A Mixed (Observance) Marriage

Q: So what does one to do? Flex the observance?

Stutman says Shalom Bayit matters, but it is a value rather than a law, and it does not necessarily justify breaking Shabbat. She recommends explaining the practice's meaning to the family and minimizing the burden on them.

Jewish Advice for the Election on the Anniversary of October 7th

Q: Is voting a mandatory obligation for Jews in America, even in a difficult political climate?

Jewish law strongly encourages voting as a civic duty, even if it is not a universal obligation; the important point is not to abstain due to difficulty, but to engage thoughtfully and cast a vote reflecting one's values.

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Chutzpod! offers frank, wide-ranging conversations that blend real-life dilemmas with millennia-old Jewish wisdom to explore how to live a meaningful life. Typical episodes tackle ethics, community, inclusion, ritual practice, and contemporary dilemmas through a Jewish lens, often featuring listener letters and guests from rabbinate, journalism, therapy, and advocacy. The show stands out for its warm banter between two knowledgeable hosts, its willingness to address controversial topics with curiosity, and its ability to translate ancient ideas into practical guidance for modern life.

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Recent guests on Chutzpod! include:

1. Nicholas Lemann
2. Rebecca Rosenthal
3. Eric Cohen
4. Sharon Brous
5. Miriam Rosen
6. Rabbi Sue Reinhold
7. Jericho Vincent
8. Lily Solochek

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