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GOLDA Girls

GOLDA Media
Jewish Culture
Identity
Mahjong
Judaism
Summer Camp
Porcupines
Community
Modern Jewish Life
Circumcision
Bagels
Nu Reads
Jewish Identity
Abe Foxman
Leadership In Jewish Community
Shavuot
New York City
Artificial Intelligence
Father's Day
New York's 12th Congressional District
Antisemitism On College Campuses

A podcast for Jewish women with a lot to say.

GOLDA founder Stephanie Butnick sits down with journalist Gabby Deutch, novelist Esther Chehebar, and Rabbi Diana Fersko each week to talk culture, community, identity, and the everyday moments shaping modern Jewish life.

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Latest Episodes

GOLDA founder Stephanie Butnick, novelist Esther Chehebar, and Rabbi Diana Fersko are joined by Mamaleh Jewelry founder Dara Katz to kick off 5787. The Girls talk about the behind-the-scenes stress of the High Holidays, the Macklemore drama, and more... more

GOLDA founder Stephanie Butnick, journalist Gabby Deutch, novelist Esther Chehebar and Rabbi Diana Fersko welcome the new Jewish year the GOLDA Girls way: by saluting the “temple dress” wardrobe staple, breaking down why some Jews avoid leather shoes... more

GOLDA founder Stephanie Butnick, journalist Gabby Deutch, novelist Esther Chehebar and Rabbi Diana Fersko break down their High Holiday hosting prep, continue the “bageling” discussion with a moving listener letter, and sound off about John Galliano ... more

GOLDA founder Stephanie Butnick, journalist Gabby Deutch, novelist Esther Chehebar and Rabbi Diana Fersko talk Jewish henna ceremonies, our favorite Jewish wedding traditions, and Esther’s response to New York Magazine’s Habibi City article. (For mor... more

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Recent Guests

Molly Yeh
Food Network star, host of Girl Meets Farm, author
Food Network, Maple Hill Bakery
Episode: Summer Camp Ready with Molly Yeh
Ted Deutch
Gabby Deutch's father; former Congressman; head of American Jewish Committee (AJC)
American Jewish Committee (AJC)
Episode: Jewish Father's Day with Ted Deutch
Zibby Owens
Host of Totally Booked with Zibby Owens; publisher of Zibby Books; editor of On Being Jewish Now
Zibby Media / Zibby Books
Episode: Good Hair, Good Books with Zibby Owens
Julie Klausner
Writer, comedian, and podcaster
Self
Episode: Cheesecake, Congress, and Joan Rivers with Julie Klausner
Fran Fabriczki
Author of Porcupines, Nu Reads selection
Author, Porcupines
Episode: GOLDA Interviews: Fran Fabriczki, Author of 'Porcupines'
Jill Kargman
Writer and actress, star of Influenced, creator of Odd Mom Out
Influenced (film)
Episode: Jewish Mother's Day with Jill Kargman

Hosts

Stephanie Butnick
Host of GOLDA Media; founder of GOLDA
Gabby Deutch
Co-host, journalist
Diana Fersko
Co-host, rabbi
Esther Chehebar
Co-host, novelist

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • Joyfully Jewish

    A breath of fresh air during this time of overwhelming antisemitism. I love how cozy and fun this show is while still being real.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    taramann
    United States2 months ago
  • Need a version of this for “Boomers”

    I needed this 25 years ago! Fun and refreshing conversations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lorilich
    United States2 months ago
  • Love it!

    This is fantastic podcast with real Jewish women as hosts, not caricatures. Love the positivity and joy of being Jewish that is shared.❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    curly sheri
    United States2 months ago
  • Podcast for every jewess and pop culture lover

    Jewess matzo ball soup for the soul. What’s not to like? Delightfully entertaining, informative and deliciously Jewish, well met Stephanie Butnick and co!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Esti’s Ima
    United States2 months ago
  • Golda Girls, Good for the Jews

    Absolutely love hearing Stephanie Butnick’s voice on a podcast again, and she is joined by such lovely and inspiring women. I met Esther Chehebar at the PJ library festival on the UWS and just finished her amazingggg novel and was SO happy to hear she was on the pod as well! I smile throughout every episode and am so happy for this sprinkle of Jewish joy in my week. PS sometimes I listen in the car with my toddler, and she is obsessed with the ending when Edith say “it’s a Golda Podcast”. She cr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SamanthaN1
    United States3 months ago

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Insightful, upbeat conversation about Jewish life that still feels modern and relevant.
Guests bring diverse perspectives, enriching the dialogue with culture, food, and identity.
Hosts balance warmth with smart discourse, making complex topics approachable.

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Summer Camp Ready with Molly Yeh
Q: Is there something to this matchmaking gift?
The hosts discuss matchmaking as a human, personal alternative to dating apps, suggesting it can expand options and lead to meaningful connections beyond online filters.
Jewish Father's Day with Ted Deutch
Q: What was it like growing up with a father who later led a major Jewish organization and served in Congress?
Ted explains balancing family life with public responsibilities, and how being Gabby's father shapes his perspective on journalism and community leadership.
Jewish Father's Day with Ted Deutch
Q: Gabby, it's your show. How does Ted's public service intersect with your work as a journalist in covering Jewish life?
Ted discusses how his family and public service intersect, emphasizing the importance of Jewish values at home and in public life, and how his fathering and his work inform each other.
Cheesecake, Congress, and Joan Rivers with Julie Klausner
Q: What does it mean for Jewish candidates to amplify or hide aspects of their Jewish identity in a political race?
The hosts discuss that candidates may choose to foreground certain Jewish identities or connect with Jewish voters in different ways, and emphasize that being open about one's views on Israel and anti-Semitism can reveal much about their character and suitability to represent a Jewish community.
Good Hair, Good Books with Zibby Owens
Q: Zibby, what is your secret to reading so many books and staying on top of manuscripts?
She does not sleep much, reads five books at once, and treats reading as a constant, essential part of her daily routine.

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Frequently Asked Questions About GOLDA Girls

What is GOLDA Girls about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across short, conversational episodes, the show examines culture, community, identity, and everyday moments shaping modern Jewish life, often through a mix of personal stories, guest perspectives, and light-hearted banter. Topics frequently circle Jewish holidays and traditions, food and cooking, family and parenting, contemporary culture, and sociopolitical issues through a Jewish lens. Noteworthy angles include intergenerational perspectives, female leadership and community building, and bringing in writers, artists, and public figures who illuminate Jewish life in modern society. The format tends to feel warm, inclusive, and salon-like, making it approachable for listeners who want thoughtful, relatable takes on Jewish identity with humo... more

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1. Molly Yeh
2. Ted Deutch
3. Zibby Owens
4. Julie Klausner
5. Fran Fabriczki
6. Jill Kargman

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