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JLife with Daniel

Daniel Levine
Zionism
Anti-Semitism
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Revisionist Zionism
Judaism
Anti-Zionism
Theodor Herzl
Zev Jabotinsky
Neoplatonism
Iran
Greater Israel
Israel
Hamas
Holocaust
Israeli Nationalism
Antisemitism
Jewish Identity
Jewish History
Cultural Zionism
British Mandate Palestine

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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Nate Friedman
YouTuber and journalist shedding light on controversial issues
Episode: Paid Anti-Israel Protestors w/ Nate Friedman
Shabbos Kestenbaum
Proud first-generation American and Orthodox Jew, plaintiff suing Harvard University for anti-Semitism.
Episode: Shabbos Kestenbaum: Have Jewish Orgs Failed?
Elissa Wald
Popular Substack writer, author and publisher, progressive Zionist.
Episode: A Zionist Progressive Speaks Out w/ Elissa Wald
Soraya M. Deen
Muslim feminist lawyer and activist
Episode: A Muslim Feminist talks about Zionism and Antisemitism with a Jewish Lawyer
Julie Marzouk
Immigration rights lawyer and college professor
Episode: A Muslim Feminist talks about Zionism and Antisemitism with a Jewish Lawyer
Ben Berger
Senior Vice President for Education, Community and Culture at Hillel International
Hillel International
Episode: When Disagreement Turns Violent: Discussing Pluralism with Rabbi Ben Berger
Zev Eleff
President of Gratz College and a widely renowned speaker, writer, and professor on American Jewish history
Gratz College
Episode: No Rabbis, Free Market, and Chabad: What Makes American Judaism Unique | Zev Eleff
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Founders of Mothers Against Campus Antisemitism
Mothers Against Campus Antisemitism
Episode: Inside Mothers Against College Antisemitism: Mobilizing to Protect Jewish Students
Victor Assal
World-renowned expert on global terrorism.
Episode: Top International Terrorism Expert Weighs in on Israel Hamas War

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Daniel Levine
Host and lecturer on Jewish history, engaging in conversations about contemporary Jewish issues with a range of guests including professors, rabbis, and political analysts.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • 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 States3 months 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 States7 months 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 States7 months 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 Statesa year ago
  • Great source for thoughtful Jewish conversations!

    Engaging, interesting, and always relevant!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    skurfr
    United States2 years ago

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Paid Anti-Israel Protestors w/ Nate Friedman
Q: What prompted you to go to anti-Israel rallies?
Curiosity about the motivations behind the protests and desire to uncover who the protesters were.
Shabbos Kestenbaum: Have Jewish Orgs Failed?
Q: How difficult was the decision for you to speak at the RNC?
It was incredibly difficult. Even now, I'm still a registered Democrat. I do not regret doing it and I'm an Orthodox Jew, so I wore my kippa the entire time and was proud to display Orthodox Jewry.
A Zionist Progressive Speaks Out w/ Elissa Wald
Q: What is your relationship like with other progressives?
I haven't lost any good friends, but I have lost some respect for a few who support views I find incompatible with my own.
A Zionist Progressive Speaks Out w/ Elissa Wald
Q: Have you lost faith in progressive institutions?
I think that we're being gaslit by progressive institutions, but I can uphold my values without being deceived.
A Zionist Progressive Speaks Out w/ Elissa Wald
Q: How did you end up being a proud progressive and also an ardent Zionist?
I am a lifelong leftist and I believe strongly in progressive values while also advocating for Zionism.

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Conversations on a variety of pressing issues that affect the Jewish community are the main feature, blending academic perspectives with those from practitioners in religious contexts and political arenas. Frequent discussions revolve around contemporary antisemitism, Jewish identity, interactions with power dynamics, and various interpretations of Jewish law and tradition, often bringing in notable guests who challenge or confirm the evolving views within the community. This unique blend of voices enriches the dialogue, making it an insightful resource for those interested in robust, thoughtful discussions on Jewish affairs.

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1. Nate Friedman
2. Shabbos Kestenbaum
3. Elissa Wald
4. Soraya M. Deen
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6. Ben Berger
7. Zev Eleff
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