TEXTing
Shalom Hartman InstituteIn 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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 49 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ReligionJudaismReligion & Spirituality | |||
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Is Israel losing American Jews, or are American Jews losing sight of Israel? Maybe it’s both. In this episode of TEXTing IRL, Elana Stein Hain and Michael Koplow, Chief Policy Officer of Israel Policy Forum, turn to Parshat Sh’lach and the story of t... more
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What do we mean when we ask for peace, especially in a time of war, rising antisemitism, and deep uncertainty? In this episode of TEXTing IRL, Elana Stein Hain and Brandeis University profess... more
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This episode was originally released on Monday, September
25, 2025.
Democracy promises to guarantee freedom and equality for all, yet Jews seem to be increasingly vulnerable in America today... more
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It’s Jewish memory season, and this week’s parasha, Parashat Emor, focuses on the Jewish holidays that we celebrate today as a recollection of events in our past. But what happens when Jewish... more
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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!
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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.
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Apple Podcasts | #244 | United States/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #93 |  Canada/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #70 |  Italy/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #233 |  Australia/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #33 |  Norway/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #67 |  Japan/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
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What is TEXTing about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This series centers on serious, timely topics explored through Jewish texts, blending scriptural study with real-world practice. Conversations typically pair a host with distinguished practitioners—scholars, legal thinkers, activists, and community leaders—to unpack ethics, identity, democracy, poverty, immigration, and national conflict. The episodes aim to translate traditional sources into actionable insight for contemporary choices, leadership, and public life. A standout aspect is the rigorous yet accessible approach: deep textual analysis paired with personal experience and policy context, making it useful for listeners seeking principled guidance and for potential guests who want to connect their work to Jewish thought and modern dil... more
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TEXTing launched 2 years ago and published 49 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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Recent guests on TEXTing include:
1. Michael Koplow
2. Yehudah Mirsky
3. Yehuda Kurtzer
4. David Rosenn
5. Noah Gottschalk
6. David Dishon
7. Franklin Foer
8. Ronit Heyd
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