Judaism Unbound
Institute for the Next Jewish FutureListen in as Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg analyze pressing issues for 21st century American Judaism. Mixing their own analysis with interviews of leading thinkers, practitioners, and even "regular Jews," Dan and Lex look to push past the bounds of what it means to be Jewish in the 21st century. You can support Judaism Unbound at www.JudaismUnbound.com/donate.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 641 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | JudaismReligion & Spirituality | |||
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Basya Schechter -- a songwriter, musician, performing artist, and cantor -- wants to remind everyone that you don't need to be in a synagogue to have powerful experiences with Jewish music. She joins Dan and Lex for a conversation about her evolution... more
Benay Lappe, founder and rosh yeshiva of SVARA: a Traditionally Radical Yeshiva, returns to Judaism Unbound! She was our first ever guest on this show, in Episode 3: Exodus, and she's returned many times before -- but this time, she specifically is h... more
On October 20th, 2025, Arthur Waskow – a revolutionary activist and teacher of Torah – died at the age of 92. He was an inspiration to our work at Judaism Unbound in more ways than we can articulate. Even as our organization was launched when he was ... more
Should we be reviving the Nazirite vow, a practice that is typically seen as "ancient," "outdated," or "antiquated?" Might it have liberatory potential for Judaism and the world? Xava De Cordova and Michael Sokolovsky of Xai, How are You? join Lex Ro... more
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- Sporadic gems aren’t worth the drivel
The occasional amazing guest kept me subscribed until October 7. Then the super swing left just repelled me.
Apple Podcasts1Bryan_001
Australia16 days ago - DH
Episode 495 / I am unsettled that the daughter kept framing jews who disagree some of her views as a pathology…in other words her repeated excuse for them not agreeing with her was “unprocessed trauma”. That is language that has been continuously used by the anti-zionist movement to de-legitimize the many rational reasons many jews do not see this as a genocide but indeed a lack of compassionate warfare in a war zone. To be a truly active listener you must be aware of “talking down” or patroniz... more
Apple Podcasts5D Harlin
United States2 months ago - Impressions So Far
I deeply appreciate the space Judaism Unbound creates for reimagining Jewish identity outside institutional norms. The spiritual openness, the intergenerational curiosity, and the attention to justice all keep me listening.
That said, I find myself increasingly uneasy with how the podcast discusses Israel and Zionism without including any actual Israeli voices (at least in the episodes I’ve listened to). I don’t say that to shut down critique, I think critique is vital.
But in my opinion, thes... more
Apple Podcasts3genzwannabe3United States4 months ago - Episode 468
October 7th depends on the context? Serious references to the projection in that poorly researched book, The Message? I’ve appreciated this podcast in the past but I just cannot anymore.
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Apple Podcasts | #28 | United States/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #17 |  United Kingdom/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #77 |  Canada/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
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Apple Podcasts | #56 |  Italy/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
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This series features engaging conversations analyzing contemporary issues within American Judaism, blending personal insights from the hosts with interviews from scholars, practitioners, and everyday individuals. Episodes explore a broad range of themes, including Jewish identity, intergenerational dialogue, and the complexities surrounding Israel-Palestine discussions, encouraging listeners to reflect on and redefine their understanding of Jewish life in modern society. The emphasis on community engagement and social justice sets this series apart, making it a vital platform for exploring diverse Jewish perspectives and narratives that challenge traditional boundaries.
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Recent guests on Judaism Unbound include:
1. Benay Lappe
2. Mark Kligman
3. Joey Weisenberg
4. Elana Arian
5. Angela Buchdahl
6. Sara Lippmann
7. Seth Rogoff
8. Amy Eilberg
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