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Jewish Action The Podcast

Jewish Action
Jewish Community
Jewish Action Magazine
Jewish Action
Orthodox Union
Rebbetzin Tobi Kaplan
Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan
Chazzanus
Small Communities
Gush Katif
Voices Of Valor
Israel
Dementia
Cognitive Decline
Cantorial Music
High Holidays
Birmingham
Philadelphia
OU Women's Initiative
Rabbi Moshe Hauer
Torah Study

The Jewish Action Podcast digs deeper into our stories, uncovering ideas and people that shape Orthodox life and why they matter today.

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Latest Episodes

n honor of America's 250th anniversary, Rabbi Gil Student sits down with Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, CEO of BZ Media and host of Good Faith Effort, to explore the Orthodox Jewish experience in America through the 1700s and 1800s. Drawing on the Summer 2026 i... more

What does the Torah teach us about disability, identity and the profound power of gratitude?

In this deeply personal and Torah-rich conversation, Rabbi Gil Student sits down with Mrs. Michal Horowitz, author of Abled: A Torah View on Living with a ... more

Rabbi Gil Student speaks with Rabbi Menachem Genack, CEO of OU Kosher and general editor of OU Press, about "Aggadot HaRav, Vol. II," the newly published collection of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik’s lectures on the Aggadic passages of Masechet Berach... more

In this episode of Jewish Action: The Podcast, Rabbi Gil Student sits down with Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Orthodox Union, to explore the Spring 2026 cover story on Torah in the age of artificia... more

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Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman
Director of the OU Women's Initiative and Rebbetzin at the Lower Marion Synagogue
Orthodox Union
Episode: Between Nusach and Niggun: The Chazzan’s Evolving Role ft. Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman
Wally Klatch
A management consultant diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment and early dementia
Episode: Behind Greatness: Rebbetzin Tobi Kaplan’s Role + Wally Klatch on Living with Dementia | Rabbi Yisrael Motzen
Rebbetzin Emma Katz
Community Program Coordinator for the OU Women's Initiative and Rebbetzin of Congregation Anshei Chesed
Orthodox Union
Episode: Gush Katif & Voices of Valor | Rebbetzin Emma Katz

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Rabbi Gil Student
Director of Jewish Media, Publications, and Editorial Communications at the Orthodox Union

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Informative and engaging discussions with thoughtful guests.
Great mix of editorial history and real-world community impact.
Solid insights into Jewish media and outreach initiatives.

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Building a Community: Stories from the Ground Up ft. Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman, Founding Director of the OU Women’s Initiative
Q: What can be done about children's education in smaller communities where resources are limited?
While challenging, families in small communities can supplement education at home and maintain strong values, with opportunities for community-driven educational initiatives.
Building a Community: Stories from the Ground Up ft. Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman, Founding Director of the OU Women’s Initiative
Q: Did you see or are you aware of burnout being a problem in small communities?
Yes, burnout can be an issue; however, strategic planning for events and community involvement can help manage workload effectively.
Behind Greatness: Rebbetzin Tobi Kaplan’s Role + Wally Klatch on Living with Dementia | Rabbi Yisrael Motzen
Q: What Torah sources refer to dementia or memory loss?
One source is a Gemara that discusses the respect owed to a Tamer Chacham even when they forget their Torah knowledge, equating their loss to the respect seen for the broken tablets.
Behind Greatness: Rebbetzin Tobi Kaplan’s Role + Wally Klatch on Living with Dementia | Rabbi Yisrael Motzen
Q: Is there a sense of expectation for a Rebbetzin's involvement in her husband's work?
Yes, it seems there's an expectation for a Rebbetzin to support her husband's work actively, which can be quite complex in modern times.

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The episodes center on Orthodox Jewish life, leadership, and community engagement, with frequent focus on editorial influence, intergenerational dialogue, and responses to community polarization. Conversations often blend personal anecdotes with reflections on Torah study, media in Jewish life, and the evolving roles of religious leaders, cantors, and women's initiatives within the OU. A notable throughline is how institutional magazines and outreach efforts shape discourse, foster resilience in smaller communities, and navigate sensitive topics with thoughtfulness and humor.

A standout aspect is the recurring emphasis on tangible impact—from magazine anniversaries and leadership legacies to ground-up community-building stories—making the ... more

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