The Orthonomics Podcast

Mark Trencher

Orthodox Judaism

Mental Health

Divorce

Israel

Modern Orthodox

Birth Control

Addiction

West Hartford, United States

Conversion

Chai Mitzvah

Legion Program

Tzniyut

Aliyah

Tuition

Connecticut For Israel

Genocide

Terrorism

Eshel

Haredi

Beit Din (rabbinic Court)

The Orthonomics Podcast explores issues of importance to the Orthodox Jewish community, through the dual lenses of data – drawn from a wide range of sources – and informed conversations with knowledgeable and often opinionated experts. Each episode also includes a segment titled "What do you want to know about the Orthodox community?" In which our guest, as well as our listeners, get to pose their... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	64	Founded	5 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	JudaismBusinessReligion & Spirituality

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(63) The Stories That Carry … with Dena Schusterman

Dena Schusterman is the author of "Stories Carry," a personal memoir about faith, belonging, and the inherited stories that shape us. As the daughter of Chabad emissaries in 1970s Berkeley, California, and now a Chabad shlucha herself in Atlanta, Den... more

3 Sep 2026 • 26 min • Most popular

(62) An Orthodox Rabbi Changing the World … with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz

Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz is a prominent Orthodox rabbi, educator, and social justice activist, best known for founding multiple justice-oriented Jewish organizations and for his prolific writing on ethics and spirituality. Raised in an interfaith ... more

30 Jul 2026 • 26 min

(61) The War on Hate … with Henry Kopel

Henry Kopel is a retired federal prosecutor with over 30 years' experience involving national security matters, domestic terrorism, and violent crimes. He most recently authored the extremely ambitious and informative book "War on Hate," which, as on... more

7 Jul 2026 • 32 min

(60) You Can Make a Difference … with Ari Schaffer

Ari Schaffer is a Young Israel shul member and board member, founder of CT for Israel, a grassroots group advocating for Israel and opposing antisemitism throughout Connecticut. He is also on the board of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Gre... more

22 Jun 2026 • 18 min

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Recent Guests

Henry Kopel

Retired federal prosecutor with national security and counter-terrorism experience; author of War on Hate

Author, War on Hate; former DOJ prosecutor

Episode: (61) The War on Hate … with Henry Kopel

Ari Schaffer

Founder of Connecticut for Israel, grassroots activist

Connecticut for Israel

Episode: (60) You Can Make a Difference … with Ari Schaffer

Viva Hammer

Fifth generation Australian, lawyer, and researcher who has interviewed Orthodox parents of large families for 20 years

Independent researcher; practitioner in law and policy

Episode: (59) Orthodox Jewish Fertility and Family Size … with Viva Hammer

Mindy Schaper

Guest sharing experiences with kidney donation and surrogacy

Individual guest, Kidney donor and gestational surrogate

Episode: (58) The Gift of Life … with Mindy Schaper

Rabbi Kenneth Brander

President and Rosh HaYeshiva of Ohr Torah Stone Network

Ohr Torah Stone

Episode: (57) A Surge in Conversions to Judaism … with Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander

Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll

American-Israeli Orthodox Jewish writer and activist focused on women's rights in Orthodox Judaism

Chochmat Nashim

Episode: (56) An Orthodox Jewish Woman Activist … Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll

Shifra Gewurtz

Dating, life and marriage coach; featured guest discussing aliyah

Episode: (55) Aliyah: Varnished and Unvarnished … with Shifra Gewurtz

Rabbi Michael J. Broyde

Rabbi, Professor of Jewish Law (Emory)

Emory University / Columbia Law School (teaches Jewish law)

Episode: (54) Splitting Hairs … with Rabbi Dr. Michael J. Broyde

Dr. Sharon Galper Grossman

Harvard-trained physician, radiation oncologist, public health scholar, halakhah educator

Harvard/Medical and Jewish law community

Episode: (53) Caring for Your Health – Halachically … with Dr. Sharon Galper Grossman

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Mark Trencher

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings

Very interesting and informative!
Love the quantitative info!
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Q&A segments provide tangible takeaways and address community questions directly.

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Apple Podcasts	#145	United Kingdom/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism
Apple Podcasts	#204	France/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism
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(39) The Broad Role and Value of the Beth Din … With Rabbi Shlomo Weissmann

Q: What is the Halachic prenuptial agreement and how does it work to prevent agunah problems?

The Halachic prenuptial agreement was developed to ensure that in the event of a divorce the issues surrounding the get are handled by the Beth Din of America, including a defined spousal support mechanism of $150 per day that is enforceable, thereby incentivizing timely get issuance and reducing the risk of agunah, with enforcement through both halachic and civil channels as needed.

(39) The Broad Role and Value of the Beth Din … With Rabbi Shlomo Weissmann

Q: Can you tell us what The Beth Din of America does and what makes its role unique?

The Beth Din of America is a rabbinical court handling Gittin and status determinations, but its main emphasis is dispute resolution—mediations and arbitrations that cover marital, landlord-tenant, business, and governance disputes—enabling a quicker, more cost-effective, and less adversarial path than secular courts, while still providing enforceable outcomes.

(61) The War on Hate … with Henry Kopel

Q: Can you tell us a little bit more about the book and where listeners can find it?

Kopel explains that War on Hate analyzes how genocide and terrorism are driven by mass hate propaganda, offering historical context and practical guidance; the book is available on Amazon, with a paperback edition, and endorsements from notable figures.

(61) The War on Hate … with Henry Kopel

Q: For starters, can you just briefly summarize your background?

Henry Kopel outlines his upbringing in a reform Jewish community, education at Brandeis, Oxford, and UPenn Law, and a 35-year career in national security and counter-terrorism as a federal prosecutor, which informs his perspectives in War on Hate.

(41) Diet and Fitness in the Orthodox Community … With Rocky (Yerachmiel) Bochner

Q: How do holidays like Shabbos affect eating, and what strategies do you recommend to manage weekend calories?

Shabbos significantly influences intake; the data suggest weekend eating drives weight gain more than weekdays. Strategies include planned portions, healthier side dishes, mindful challah consumption, and realistic goal-setting for holiday periods.

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1. Henry Kopel
2. Ari Schaffer
3. Viva Hammer
4. Mindy Schaper
5. Rabbi Kenneth Brander
6. Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll
7. Shifra Gewurtz
8. Rabbi Michael J. Broyde

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