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SAPIR is a journal exploring the future of the American Jewish community and its intersection with cultural, social, and political issues. These podcasts are recordings of Zoom webinars we have held with our contributors (season numbers correspond with issue numbers). To find out more and join our next events live, visit www.sapirjournal.org.

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Latest Episodes

Men are drifting, disconnected, and increasingly absent from communal life, argues longtime Jewish communal professional Adam Teitelbaum in his new essay, Boyz II Mensches. What does this mean for Jewish life, starting with the bar mitzvah?

On Apri... more

Hatred of Israel has become a symptom of what plagues LGBTQ politics today, argues Eve Barlow in her SAPIR essay, Queers for Zion. What happens when a liberation movement loses sight of its original cause? And how can LGBTQ Jews fight back?

On March... more

Should it matter whether Yetziat Mitzrayim — the exodus of Israelites from Egypt, the defining story of the Passover seder that Jews around the world have retold for centuries — actually happened in the way the Torah describes?

Twenty-five years ago... more

The oldest hatred – an honorific given to anti-Jewish prejudice – never tires. If anything, it gathers force. According to many surveys, animus towards Jews is increasing in the United States and worldwide. What should American Jewry do about it?

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Recent Guests

Adam Teitelbaum
Author of Boyz II Mensches; founder Level III Industries; former administrator at AEPI, APAC, and Jewish Federation of North America
Level III Industries
Episode: Boyz II Mensches with Adam Teitelbaum
Eve Barlow
Film and music journalist, author of Queers for Zion essay in SAPIR
Blacklisted Substack
Episode: Queers for Zion with Eve Barlow
Joshua Berman
Orthodox rabbinical scholar, Egyptologist, Bar Ilan University professor
Bar Ilan University
Episode: What Makes the Exodus True with Joshua Berman
Dara Horn
Author of People Love Dead Jews and founder of The Tell Institute
The Tell Institute
Episode: The SAPIR Debates: Is Fighting Antisemitism a Losing Battle?
Deborah Lipstadt
Emory University professor, former U.S. State Department Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism
The Tell Institute
Episode: The SAPIR Debates: Is Fighting Antisemitism a Losing Battle?
Yonatan Adiri
Israeli entrepreneur and SAPIR contributor
Healthy.io; What's Your Number? podcast (co-host)
Episode: The Silicon Dome with Yonatan Adiri
Daniel Lubetzky
Founder of KIND Snacks, social entrepreneur, investor, and author.
KIND Snacks
Episode: KIND Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky
Dr. Ilana Horwitz
Professor at Tulane University and author on issues related to Judaism and economic vulnerability
Tulane University
Episode: S19E3: “Poverty and Jewish Community” with Ilana Horwitz
Dr. Eyal Hulata
Former National Security Advisor to Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid and a Senior Advisor at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: Did Israel and the U.S. destroy or delay Iran's nuclear program? with Eyal Hulata

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Rabbi David Wolpe
Host of SAPIR Conversations

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 154 ratings
  • Thought-provoking conversations—or ego massages for prominent Jewish?

    I had been thoroughly impressed by the podcast—until today. The interview with Jack Lew failed to ask a single challenging question; it functioned more like an advertisement than an interview. There were no audience questions either. If the hosts feel certain questions are uncomfortable or inappropriate to ask themselves, that is precisely when audience questions should be included.

    Hearing from prominent Jews in news and culture is wonderful—but only if it a thorough and thought-provoking. Adv... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    intervisitoe
    United States3 months ago
  • Brilliant and thoughtful

    One of the very best podcasts for the Jewish world. Absolutely brilliant guests, questions and conversations. Incredible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oceanbound1
    United States6 months ago
  • Knowledgeable and eloquent

    A delightful and stimulating conversation about the most important issues facing the Jewish community and faith.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ravgah
    United States7 months ago
  • Consistently outdoes itself

    Sapir takes on some of the most challenging questions of our time, and not just those of concern to Jews. He brings deep reflection, creative thought, and new insights into each one. Bret Stephens is a superb host, editor and participant. This one of my favorite podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BarryHU69
    United States8 months ago
  • Great podcast

    I come away from this podcast feeling thoughtful and open-hearted.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linden T
    United States8 months ago

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High-quality conversations with expert guests and clear, principled questions
Consistently thoughtful and insightful with strong guest lineups
Thought-provoking but some listeners feel episodes can be promotional in tone when featuring high-profile guests
Knowledgeable discussions on Jewish life, antisemitism, and policy framed through thoughtful dialogue
Engaging and inspiring, with a reputation for tackling challenging topics thoughtfully

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What Makes the Exodus True with Joshua Berman
Q: What is the central takeaway you want people to remember at a Passover Seder?
The deepest message is that the Exodus is a story of liberation that anchors Jewish identity and mortality within a national narrative, and that the text should be engaged as a living, instructive painting that bridges ritual experience with scholarly insight.
The Silicon Dome with Yonatan Adiri
Q: What is the Silicon Dome, and why now?
It is a framework to view Israel as a technologically indispensable state by focusing on six key tech fields and aligning geopolitical, economic, and social strategies around making those capabilities core to national security and prosperity.
KIND Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky
Q: For the Jewish community, what's something we're not doing as well as we should?
We need to not be so binary; we must do both – fight and build bridges.
KIND Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky
Q: If you were talking to your younger self, what's something that you've learned since or changed your mind about?
Even my failures led to my successes, so I wouldn't want to change anything.
KIND Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky
Q: What advice do you give to young business leaders or aspiring business leaders?
Find something that really fuels you as you'll be far more likely to succeed if you're pursuing something you believe in.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SAPIR Conversations

What is SAPIR Conversations about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, issue-driven discussion series exploring Jewish life, identity, and public affairs in America and beyond. Episodes frequently feature prominent thinkers, politicians, and business leaders, tackling topics from antisemitism, Israel and U.S.–Israel relations, and Jewish philanthropy to contemporary ethics, conversion, and the role of tradition in modern society. The conversations are characterized by deep questioning, wide-ranging perspectives, and a willingness to bridge faith, culture, and policy. A notable strength is its ability to host influential voices across domains while aiming to make complex ideas accessible and personally resonant for listeners who care about Jewish life in a global context.

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1. For Heaven's Sake
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1. Adam Teitelbaum
2. Eve Barlow
3. Joshua Berman
4. Dara Horn
5. Deborah Lipstadt
6. Yonatan Adiri
7. Daniel Lubetzky
8. Dr. Ilana Horwitz

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