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The Fifth Question

Daniel Levine
Israel
Anti-Semitism
Zionism
Judaism
Anti-Zionism
Antisemitism
Jewish Identity
Jewish Community
Holocaust
Hamas
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Republican Party
Iran
Jewish History
Orthodox Judaism
Chabad
Jewish Humor
Temple Mount
Hillel
Social Media

My name is Daniel Levine and I am a Rabbi and Jewish History Lecturer at UC Irvine! I have conversations about the most pressing issues facing the Jewish community with professors, Rabbis, and politicians with a wide range of views. Hope you enjoy :)

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Rabbi Rick Steinberg joins Rabbi Daniel Levine for a wide-ranging conversation on Zionism, Reform Judaism, antisemitism after October 7th, interfaith relations, campus activism, free speech, Jewish identity, and the future of the American Jewish comm... more

Former jihadist turned counterterrorism expert Mubin Shaikh shares his journey from radicalization after 9/11 to infiltrating terrorist networks, helping stop the Toronto 18 plot, and confronting extremism from within. We discuss Islam, jihad, Israel... more

How should we think about truth, misinformation, Israel, Zionism, antisemitism, academia, and social media in 2026?In this wide-ranging conversation, Rabbi Daniel Levine (The Fifth Question Podcast) sits down with Alon Burstein (‪@Israel-Palestine-Re... more

Kenneth Marcus, Brandeis Center CEO, joins The Fifth Question for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of the fight against antisemitism in America. From campus protests and K-12 education to teachers unions, civil rights law, DEI, Zionism, and ... more

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Recent Guests

Kenneth Marcus
CEO of The Brandeis Center for Human Rights
The Brandeis Center for Human Rights
Episode: Fighting Antisemitism One Lawsuit at a Time: Brandeis Center CEO Speaks Out
David Bernstein
Author of Woke Antisemitism, commentator on liberalism and Jewish life
Episode: Woke Antisemitism w/ David Bernstein
Yoni Heilman
CEO of TAMID, an organization connecting college students with Israeli companies
TAMID
Episode: A New Method of Israel Engagement
Joshua Bolton
Rabbi, teacher, writer/poet, Executive Director of Brown Hillel
Brown University/Brown Hillel
Episode: Jewish Absurdism w/ Josh Bolton
Zuhdi Jasser
Physician; founder of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy; political commentator and congressional candidate
American Islamic Forum for Democracy; Clarity Coalition
Episode: Meet the Pro-Israel Muslim Calling for Islamic Reformation and Running for Congress
Jay Feely
Congressional candidate, Republican candidate for Arizona's first district
Republican Party, Congressional candidate
Episode: Do Jews Need to Vote Republican Now? w/ Jay Feely
Adam Fox
Political strategist who helped set up the podcast interview
Political consulting
Episode: Do Jews Need to Vote Republican Now? w/ Jay Feely
Nehemia Stern
Professor of Anthropology at Ariel University
Ariel University
Episode: Are Jews Indigenous to Israel? Anthropology, Zionism & the Battle Over Identity |Prof. Nehemia Stern
Alex Sinclair
Author and novelist focusing on Israeli society and politics
Author of Perfect Enemy and Everybody's Hero
Episode: Are Palestinian Flags (or Kippot) Illegal in Israel? w/ Alex Sinclair

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Daniel Levine
Host of The Fifth Question

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Insightful podcast asking relevant questions throughout the Jewish world

    Rabbi Daniel provides a much needed insight into the modern Jewish world asking leaders the necessary questions to help Jews understand the landscape beyond the headlines, history between the lines, and providing a great introduction to varying viewpoints throughout the Jewish community. Keep up the great work and I look forward to future episodes with new guests and following up with past guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex Koster
    United States7 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Rabbi Levine is a knowledgeable interviewer who brings on interesting and thought provoking guests. I highly recommend this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kvell55
    United Statesa year ago
  • Needed Jewish Podcast

    This is the podcast Jewish millennials and Gen Z’ers need. Rabbi Daniel Levine touches on subjects that today turn people away, but he does it with class and social graces.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jewish Joy
    United Statesa year ago
  • Highly recommend

    The diverse range of topics and guests is great. I love the multiple opinions this podcast hosts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    23!;$-
    United Statesa year ago
  • Couldn’t recommend more

    I look forward to each new episode. I walk away from each episode with a deeper understanding of the topic and new questions. Daniel is a fantastic interviewer and knowledgeable host. Do yourself a favor and listen to JLife.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kawa!!24
    United States2 years ago

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A needed Jewish podcast for millennials and Gen Z with balanced viewpoints.
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Fighting Antisemitism One Lawsuit at a Time: Brandeis Center CEO Speaks Out
Q: What are some concrete areas where you've seen progress recently, and where do you think work remains?
There have been notable policy changes at Harvard and UC Berkeley and improved responses from universities in Irvine and beyond, along with EEOC interest in investigating anti-Semitism in workplaces and unions. Remaining work includes expanding protections in K-12, addressing teacher unions, and ensuring health-care settings are safe for Jewish students and professionals.
Fighting Antisemitism One Lawsuit at a Time: Brandeis Center CEO Speaks Out
Q: How do you balance top-down legal actions with grassroots education and campus engagement?
Legal actions can catalyze policy changes and accountability, but they must be paired with education and community outreach to build sustained support and reduce hostility. By combining lawsuits with public-awareness campaigns and classroom-level engagement, we can affect both policy and everyday attitudes.
Fighting Antisemitism One Lawsuit at a Time: Brandeis Center CEO Speaks Out
Q: Can you describe your work at the Brandeis Center and what you mean by a third emancipation for Jewish civil rights?
The Brandeis Center pursues a dual strategy: aggressively enforcing civil rights through lawsuits and public policy while simultaneously raising public awareness to shift cultural attitudes. This combination aims to create lasting change beyond individual cases, transforming the environment in which Jewish students, teachers, and institutions operate.
Brianna Wu on Israel, Transgender Identity, and the Political Right and Left
Q: What happened with Gamergate and how did that shape your political trajectory?
Brianna explains how Gamergate highlighted online mobs and personal destruction, which influenced her views on how progressive spaces operate and how to engage politically without sacrificing core civil rights.
A Conservative Professor Talks Trump's Impact on Campus
Q: Can you summarize your platform for dismantling the welfare state and how that relates to a potential UBI?
The guest advocates phasing out the welfare state, converting funds to cash transfers, and distributing roughly $16,000 annually to adults as a universal refundable tax cut, framed as a path to greater freedom and reduced government bureaucracy, with UBI as a consequence rather than the primary goal.

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