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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

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

In this episode of Jewish Action: The Podcast, Rabbi Gil Student sits down with Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman for a wide-ranging conversation about Torah learning, women’s leadership, and how Torat Imecha Nach Yomi quietly grew into a global movement.... more

In this milestone episode, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Jewish Action magazine. Returning for the conversation is Rabbi Yaakov Glasser, Managing Director of Community Engagement at the OU, who provides a "behind-the-scenes" look at the multif... more

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Recent Guests

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; host of Jewish Action The Podcast

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Episodes offer practical takeaways for community leadership and education.
Guests bring deep expertise and engaging stories about Jewish communal life.
Informative, interesting and humorous insights from thoughtful hosts.

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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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What is Jewish Action The Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program centers on Orthodox Jewish life, leadership, and community discourse, with frequent conversations about the role of organizations like the OU and its magazine in shaping values, education, and engagement. Episodes commonly explore big-picture issues—leadership legacies, polarization, Torah study, and how communities sustain tradition while adapting to modern life—often through personal anecdotes and interviews with rabbis, educators, and activists. A standout pattern is the strong emphasis on community engagement, practical action, and dialogue across differing viewpoints, sometimes flavored with humor or timely cultural moments that spark broader reflection.

A notable strength is its blend of thoughtful, issue-driven conversat... more

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