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In this special series, TEXTing: IRL – Ideas for Real Life, host Elana Stein Hain sits down with guests who are accomplished practitioners in their fields to explore how classic and modern Jewish texts can help us wrestle with and act with integrity in the face of the big dilemmas of our time. TEXTing: IRL — Ideas for Real Life: Accessible, Relevant, and Deeply Jewish.

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Nearly two years after October 7 and more than 700 days of war, many Jews enter this High Holiday season with trepidation, facing what feels like an increasingly hostile world. In this episode of TEXTing IRL, Elana Stein Hain and OLAM CEO Dyonna Gins... more

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Over a quarter of American Jews identifty as Republican, and nearly a third voted for Donald Trump in 2024. Whether this is an expression of their conservative values, their concern for Israel, or some combination of the two, Jews on the right now fa... more

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Faced with rising antisemitism and anti-Zionism, many Jews are confronting difficult choices when they find themselves outside of Jewish spaces: conceal their identity, or risk harassment, and in some cases, violence.

In this episode, Elana Stein Ha... more

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How do we respond with gratitude toward someone whose values and policies we otherwise oppose?

In this episode of TEXTing IRL, Elana Stein Hain is joined by civic educator and Hartman research fellow Tamara Mann Tweel to explore what Jewish traditio... more

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Recent Guests

Dyonna Ginsburg
CEO of OLAM, a network of Jewish individuals and organizations focused on global service and humanitarian aid.
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Episode: Navigating Peoplehood and Humanity in a Hostile World - with Dyonna Ginsburg
Rabbi Mark Gottlieb
Chief Education Officer of Tikvah and founding dean of the Tikvah Scholars Program, with a focus on Jewish conservative thought.
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Episode: Torah and Politics: The Jewish-American Right - with Mark Gottlieb
Daniel Held
Chief Program Officer of the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, with extensive experience in Jewish education.
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Episode: Guilt by Identification: Jewish Pride in a Hostile Environment – with Daniel Held
Tamara Mann Tweel
Former Associate Director of the Freedom and Citizenship Program at Columbia University, founded Civic Spirit, specializing in civic initiatives.
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Episode: Uncomfortable Gratitude: Deliverance from a Flawed Source – with Tamara Mann Tweel
Jacob Feinspan
Executive Director at Jews United for Justice
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Episode: Allyship at the Edge: Navigating Difference – with Jacob Feinspan
Christine Hayes
Professor and scholar of Rabbinic literature
Episode: TEXTing Live: The Rabbinic Panopticon
Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Zuckier
Hartman research fellow and a research associate at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, with a PhD from Yale University.
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Episode: A Fish out of Babylon
Yonah Hain
Educator and scholar
Shalom Hartman Institute
Episode: From Where I Sit
Leora Batnitzky
Scholar at Shalom Hartman Institute and expert in Jewish texts
Shalom Hartman Institute
Episode: Controlling Chaos

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Elana Stein Hain
Host of TEXTing, engaging with various topics through a Jewish lens, often in conversation with guests who are experts in their fields.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Hi

    You’re podcast is amazing love the titles Aaron

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    5
    Captianadvntr25
    United Statesa year ago
  • New perspectives are always appreciated!

    I started this podcast searching for new tales on Torah. The thoughtful host and educated guests have made each episode worth listening to and considering my own views on how I study and why. *Defihitely* worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    For Thinking Gamers
    United States2 years ago
  • Comforting and Current

    I’ve been an admirer for some time. This podcast with its roots in Jewish soil and its head in Jewish atmosphere is nourishing, inspiring and practical. I love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dave u a beats
    United States2 years ago
  • Thought provoking

    This conversation is both deep and rewarding. I can’t wait until the next one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VLT13
    United States2 years ago
  • Meaningful and inspiring

    It’s hard to imagine better teaching. Emotional and educational. What a blessing to learn from these brilliant women.

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    5
    G Klez
    United States2 years ago

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Many find the content nourishing and resonant with their own experiences, as it encourages reflection on moral responsibilities in contemporary life.
The podcast is praised for its ability to merge personal anecdotes with broader ethical questions, fostering a deep connection with the audience.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful and engaging discussions that apply Jewish teachings to modern dilemmas.

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Individuals in a Time of Communal Tragedy
Q: Is there a philosophical framing that you could offer that can help us think about individuals and collectives?
The question is whether the basic unit of human being is the individual, or the collective is more than the sum of its parts.
To Laugh or to Cry?
Q: Can you tell us why you're writing a book on rabbinic humor?
I'm interested in how rabbinic literature engages with humor and offers insight into coping with cultural incongruities.
A Fish out of Babylon
Q: What does it mean to have imperfect belonging?
It refers to the feelings of discomfort or dislocation that arise within oneself or in relation to others, especially in contexts of conflict or personal loss.
Remembering and Forgetting: The High Holidays as a Time of Solidarity
Q: Which one of these models would you advise using when it comes to staying in solidarity with members of the Jewish community who are protesting against the state of Israel?
We can recognize each other as members of the same people without extending that recognition to ideologies we disagree with.

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The content focuses on navigating contemporary dilemmas through the lens of Jewish teachings, often merging historical perspectives with modern-day concerns. Key themes include examining moral complexities such as gratitude, political engagement, and community solidarity, often drawing on traditional Jewish texts and wisdom. Notable discussions explore the interplay of joy and sorrow in life's challenges, while providing thoughtful insights into personal and communal experiences. The approach is unique in its combination of accessible dialogue with deep philosophical inquiries, making it relevant for listeners seeking to connect their spiritual heritage with contemporary moral questions.

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1. Identity/Crisis
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TEXTing launched 2 years ago and published 30 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Dyonna Ginsburg
2. Rabbi Mark Gottlieb
3. Daniel Held
4. Tamara Mann Tweel
5. Jacob Feinspan
6. Christine Hayes
7. Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Zuckier
8. Yonah Hain

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