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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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Why do so many people assume that power is inherently evil—and powerlessness inherently virtuous? In this episode, Rabbi Daniel Levine makes the moral case for Jewish power, Zionism, and the responsible use of political, financial, and physical stren... more

Once the largest Jewish denomination in America, the Conservative movement is now experiencing a dramatic decline while Reform Judaism, Orthodoxy, Chabad, and independent Jewish communities reshape American Jewish life.Rabbi Daniel Levine sits down w... more

What does Jewish law say about abortion, assisted dying, life support, patient autonomy, mental health, cosmetic surgery, and artificial intelligence in medicine?Rabbi Daniel Levine sits down with Rabbi Jason Weiner, a leading authority on Jewish med... more

What does it mean to be a Jewish voter in post–October 7 America?In this episode, Rabbi Daniel Levine sits down with Ilana Meirovitch, CEO of JCAN (Jewish Community Action Network), to discuss the dramatic political realignment taking place within th... more

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Jay Sanderson
President of American Jewish University
American Jewish University
Episode: Is Conservative Judaism Dying? | Jay Sanderson
Jason Weiner
Rabbi, director of a spiritual care department at Cedars-Sinai
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Episode: Can Judaism Keep Up With Modern Medicine? Abortion, Assisted Dying & AI W/ Jason Weiner
Ilana Meirovitch
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Episode: How American Jews Are Rethinking Politics After October 7 | Ilana Meirovitch (JCAN)
Tomer Persico
Guest; prolific writer on Judaism and politics
Episode: Can Israel Overcome its Political Crisis? w/ Tomer Persico
Rick Steinberg
Prolific Reform Rabbi and Israel/Zionism advocate
Reform Judaism, Orange County community
Episode: How Oct 7 Changed a Leading Reform Rabbi w/ Rick Steinberg
Mubin Shaikh
Former jihadist, undercover operative with Canadian Security Intelligence Service, counter-jihadist strategist
Former CSIS undercover; counter-extremism advocate
Episode: From Jihadist to Pro-Israel
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

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Daniel Levine
Host of The Fifth Question

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 76 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 States8 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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Insightful hosts with thoughtful questions across the Jewish world.
A needed Jewish podcast for millennials and Gen Z with balanced viewpoints.
Knowledgeable interviewer, brings on interesting and thought-provoking guests.

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Is Conservative Judaism Dying? | Jay Sanderson
Q: How can we make Jewish life more affordable and accessible without sacrificing quality or authenticity?
By coordinating across schools, pooling resources for health insurance, encouraging mergers where appropriate, and designing programs that deliver meaningful experiences at lower cost, while preserving diverse entry points into Jewish life.
Can Judaism Keep Up With Modern Medicine? Abortion, Assisted Dying & AI W/ Jason Weiner
Q: How should clinicians handle patient autonomy when it conflicts with Jewish law or when there are divergent rabbinic opinions on a treatment like abortion or end-of-life care?
The approach is to respect patient autonomy and dignity while also guiding them with a trusted rabbi who understands their context; there are limits (Noahide laws and other boundaries) where Jewish law would not support certain actions, but the physician's and rabbi's roles should complement each other rather than compete.
Can Judaism Keep Up With Modern Medicine? Abortion, Assisted Dying & AI W/ Jason Weiner
Q: What is the broader Jewish medical ethic beyond specific halachic rulings for medicine?
There is a broader Jewish medical ethics rooted in general values like preserving life and respecting health, not only the exact Halachic rulings; in practice, clinicians use a paradigm-based approach, balancing Jewish values with the patient's needs and autonomy, while trying to avoid imposing one's own religious framework on others.
From Jihadist to Pro-Israel
Q: Do you see a viable long-term peace framework for Israel-Palestine, and what solutions seem realistic to you?
He discusses two-state and bi-national possibilities, emphasizing practical arrangements, security needs, and the importance of coexistence, while acknowledging the complexity and the potential barriers to such solutions.
From Jihadist to Pro-Israel
Q: What is your view on how Western societies should respond to anti-Semitism and extremism today?
He advocates for positive, faith-based outreach and warns against aligning with far-right movements, arguing for cooperation across faiths as a more effective path to resilience and safety.

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