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Adam Got Around a Bit Before Eve
Jun 24, 2026
1h 37m 14s
Israel on Trial — with Judge Roy K. Altman
Jun 18, 2026
59m 33s
Dan Senor Sends Us to Voicemail
Jun 10, 2026
1h 29m 35s
Jews Are Not a Minority Group - With Batya Ungar-Sargon
Jun 1, 2026
57m 05s
A Nice Jewish Love Story with Jean Meltzer
May 27, 2026
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| 6/24/26 | ![]() Adam Got Around a Bit Before Eve | Ben Kawaller is a writer and journalist who you may know from his video series “Ben Meets America” in the Free Press, and from the Reflector podcast series “Strange Bedfellows” about how the LGBT movement went slightly off the rails.We discuss coming out as a writer late in life, going to Korea for illegal spa treatments that include salmon sperm injections to the face, and whether Adam (the one from Adam & Eve) was into some kinky animal stuff… HAPPY PRIDE!Interview starts around minute 40.Follow Ben on X, Instagram. BUT FIRST!40 minutes of catching up from your favorite Jews: Chaya Leah had a big party, Yael had a big crash. We celebrate both. Also we crown a winner fo the Challah giveaway, so listen carefully as you may be the lucky recepient.Mazal tov the Chaya Leah’s son and his soon-to-be wonderful bride!! Thank you to her parents who listened to a few episodes and still allowed her to marry into this family. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 1h 37m 14s | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | ![]() Israel on Trial — with Judge Roy K. Altman | In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the judges who rule on justice, and the clueless podcasters who interrogate them.Thanks for reading Good for the Jews! This post is public so feel free to share it.Today we are honored to welcome Judge Roy K. Altman, a United States Judge for the Southern District of Florida, and author of the new book: “Israel on Trial: Examining the History, the Evidence, and the Law”, a #1 Bestseller in Foreign & International Law. We talk about what it’s like to defend Israel in the court of public opinion, the drama of federal judge email chains, how the IDF is run by a bunch of Jewish lawyers, and what happens when you call the Mahjong hotline.Watch this episode on YouTube: Good for the Jews is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Also:* Objection: this judge is way too young.* An American-Israeli-Romanian-Venezuelan-Mexican-Polish judge naturalizes new citizens. * The verdict: turns out some people are crazy.* Wait, what is a judge and can we become one?* The Mahjong hotline is the ultimate arbiter of justice.* Do NOT Reply All to a federal judge email chain.* Who needs to go to Disneyland when you can visit a civil war battlefield?* How did we get here after 1,200 people were butchered?* The good news: most of what the haters believe is wrong, and we have evidence.* An army of international legal scholars are running this war in real time.* The Jews have been asleep at the wheel.* There’s a Jewish federal judge in Arkansas??* Americans believe in a society that follows the rules.* Falafel Night on campus ain’t gonna cut it. * It’s the US, Israel and Ukraine against the world.* What can you do? Bring people to Israel to see for themselves. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 59m 33s | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | ![]() Dan Senor Sends Us to Voicemail | It’s 9:04 in New York and we finally reached boss level. Today’s guest is Dan Senor of the “Call Me Back” podcast, bestselling co-author of “Start-Up Nation” and “The Genius of Israel”, and all-around great guy.We chain him to the chair for a good 90 minutes for our version of a serious interview, which included the Halachic case for rooting for the New York Knicks, who despises Brad Lander more, Dan or Yael (close call), why people who hate Israel usually also hate America, what Dan’s favorite conspiracy theory is, and what’s the one question Dan’s wife never wants to hear, ever again.If you enjoyed this episode please consider rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leaving a comment. It really helps us grow! And watch this episode on Youtube as well later today! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 1h 29m 35s | ||||||
| 6/1/26 | ![]() Jews Are Not a Minority Group - With Batya Ungar-Sargon | Batya (!) Ungar-Sargon needs no introduction, but if you insist: she’s the host of of “Batya!” on News Nation (Saturday at 7PM & Sunday at 11AM EST), host of the YouTube show “Prove It! With Batya”, and author of the brand new book, The Jews and the Left, which comes out tomorrow, is already a bestseller, and you should buy it immediately! Are you coming to happy hour tonight?? Or are you an antisemite? Why not both??Monday, June 1st6pmSpring Street Lounge48 Spring St, New York, NY 10012Chaya Leah, Yael, some special guests, and this just in - SWAG! See you there.Here’s what we cover with Batya:* Hot gossip about Leo frank* No bagel and lox parade* What kind of Jews should we blame for antisemitism?* Brad Lander, and the case of the “I got nothing else going for me” politician.* The right wing hates Israel just because of foreign aid?* Is Batya still a leftie? Yes, and so is Trump.* I’m still a Democrat, I just don’t vote for them anymore.* Batya is looking out for Trump.* Psychoanalyzing JD Vance.* Americans are hungry, for actual food.* Turn off your damn phone.* Get us more Jews over here!* Is fighting antisemitism worth our time?* Jews are getting the white treatment…and that’s ok?* Meeting Jew-lovers at Trader Joe’s.* Antisemitism is not a big deal.* Jews are not a minority group.* Do your feelings get hurt?* We need Jewish Balls, not Jewish Joy.* The Jews need to take back improv!* Graham Platner better not misgender someone! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 57m 05s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | ![]() A Nice Jewish Love Story with Jean Meltzer | Are you in or around New York City?? Mark your calendars for Monday, June 1st at 6pm!! Come have a drink with ChayaLeah and Yael! Spring Lounge48 Spring St, New York, NY 10012Comment if you plan to attend! Special guests may make an appearance…Good for the Jews is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Thank you so much to everyone who has already filled out the Ask a Jew survey! We are genuinely so grateful for the feedback and reading your comments, suggestions, and extremely passionate opinions has been the highlight of our week.If you haven’t filled it out yet, PLEASE DO SO ASAP. The survey is super short, hugely helpful for us as we grow the podcast, and makes us feel important and data-driven.Also: homemade baked goods from ChayaLeah are still on the line.This week on Ask a Jew, we were thrilled to welcome bestselling author and Jewish rom-com queen Jean Meltzer to the podcast.Jean is the author of The Matzah Ball, Mr. Perfect on Paper, and Kissing Kosher. We enjoyed a funny, heartfelt, and surprisingly deep conversation about Jewish identity, chronic illness, love stories, and the very specific chaos of writing unapologetically Jewish characters in modern publishing.We talked about:* How Jean accidentally became one of the biggest names in Jewish romance fiction* Why Jewish representation in books matters (especially when the Jewish character isn’t just someone’s anxious accountant uncle)* The rise of the Jewish rom-com industrial complex* Chronic illness, vulnerability, and writing from real life* What makes a “Jewish love story” feel distinctly JewishJena is the Founder and CEO of Jewish Joy LLC and of the Jewish Joy Book Club. Find more info at JeanMeltzer.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 1h 03m 35s | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | ![]() Jew-Washing | WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Hello - SURVEY. Fill out the SURVEY. Last one to fill out the SURVEY is an antisemite. Plus you have a chance to win Chaya Leah’s baked goods, made especially for you! If you already filled it out, you are our favorite! If you are the listeners from Japan, Barbados, Scotland or Pakistan - email us! We want to get to know you (you can all email us actually. It is called Ask A Jew you know….).askajewpod@gmail.comAlso, this just in - Mark your calendars for Monday, June 1st at 6pm!! Come have a drink with some other AJJers (Jew-pies?) and meet your two favorite Jewish podcasters (not Ezra Klein and Dan Senor) at:Spring Lounge48 Spring St, New York, NY 10012Comment if you plan to attend! Special guests may make an appearance…Now that logistics are out of the way - we gathered around the microphone last night to discuss Chaya Leah’s favorite holiday, Shavuout, and her two least favorite things in the world: antizionist Jews and Eurovision. We also have some TV and book recommendations for you, discuss Mayor Mamdani’s stupid party, and send some special love to Albania.Turns out I was partially right about our Albanian brethren, I said they didn’t lose a single Jew during the holocaust, turns out they actually GAINED Jews. You should use this super fun fact to impress your Albanian doormen in New York, they are very proud of it (rightfully so), as well as their impeccable Eurovision voting history (doormen may not care about that). Shout out to my dad Ronnie for this information! Some links:* JVP barfy tweet* J-Street mamdani Substack, what do you think?* Great book recommendation following our shipping recommendation - thank you to whoever suggested it!* ICYMI - my Eurovision recap (you don’t need to enjoy or like or even know what Eurovision is to read)* Some listeners suggested a book club, but we all know books are for nerds. How about we all pick a season of 90 Day Fiance and watch together?? Meisha and Nicola — a gorgeous American and painfully average Israeli united by their love of Jesus — agree! (Season 6)See you in NYC June 1st!!(Did we mention there is a survey?) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 1h 07m 11s | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | ![]() Undocumented Love Making - With Gad Saad | Dr. Gad Saad is a scholar at the Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom at the University of Mississippi, and all-around Mensch. As a Lebanese-Canadian-Jewish academic, let’s just say he knows a thing or two about the culture wars, and the war wars.We talk about his latest book “Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind”, how our minds have been infected by parisites, what happened when he made fun of Quebec French (linguistic genocide), and how exactly the IDF trains magical dogs to r*pe terrorists.Follow Dr. Saad on X, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram (where he has a combined 2 million+ followers), you’re in for a fun ride! Also this episode will soon be available on our Youtube!Check out our channel and subscribe. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 1h 05m 05s | ||||||
| 5/7/26 | ![]() Your Personality Is Not a Disorder: Social Media, Girls and Gen Z, with Freya India | Today on Ask a Jew, we’re joined by writer Freya India, author of Girls: Generation Z and the Commodification of Everything, to talk about what growing up as a girl looks like in the age of Instagram, how we are all carrying generational trauma from Eve, and why not everything in your life is a problem to be fixed. Turns out we’re all just 13-year-old girls! Now go buy the book.Do you know you can watch this episode on YouTube? Well, you can!We also get into why social media can feel like a “rumination machine” for anxious girls, how beauty culture and Facetune turn teenagers into products, and why every normal feeling is suddenly language‑ified into a “disorder,” a “trauma,” or a “healing journey.” We also talk about what boys are seeing online, the rise of “looksmaxxing,” and whether anyone knows how to have a normal relationship anymore. If you’re a parent, a millennial/Gen X woman looking at Gen Z with horror, or a Gen Z girl trying to make sense of your own feed, this one is for you.Also:* Will the allure beauty box change your life?* We are all just 13 year old girls* Social media escalaes every trend o the extreme* Not everything needs to be solved* Is therapy a scam?* We’re all trying to gain control* social media is a rumination machine* Beware of therapy talk* Feeling anxious? you’re probably normal* The stories we tell ourselves* We all have generational trauma from Eve* You think you need therapy? Go live in Somalia!* Freya is so pretty* Is every personality trait is a problem?* We don’t care about your healing journeys This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 1h 02m 56s | ||||||
| 5/5/26 | ![]() Uncomfortably Numb | Two episodes in one week? You lucky ducks! Maybe there’s even a third one coming…Only Hashem (and maybe producer Gabi) knows.BUT FIRST - are you following us on YouTube? Listen, I get if you’re an antisemite and don’t want to show your cards. We won’t judge you. But if you care about the Jewish people, really the only thing left to do is subscribe, like and leave a comment!We had some beginner’s luck with the delightful Sal Mercogliano (34,000 views?? Maybe we do control the media), and also uploaded some older ones, like fan favorite Michael C. Moynihan of The Fifth Column! BTW if you are a YouTube expert email us at askajewpod@gmail.com for all your tips, because our team (aka Yael) does not know what it’s doing. You can also email any questions, comments and concerns there.Today’s episode is a blast from the past, aka last week. Not to make this a history lesson, but do you remember the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner? How about the King Charles White House visit? Those were the days!We also cover the terrible attack in London (sadly this could be true of any week), the etiquette of leaving voice notes, and how fun it is to colonize people’s minds. Enjoy. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 1h 01m 49s | ||||||
| 5/4/26 | ![]() Live with David Christopher Kaufman | This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 1h 03m 46s | ||||||
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| 4/29/26 | ![]() "If Iran can't export oil, they’re going to lose their wells" With Sal Mercogliano | Watch this episode on YouTube!! Yes, it's happening!Please susbcribe to our brand new channel.Are the Straits of Hormuz open or closed? Is "free shipping" actually real? How do you clear underwater mines? Do ships draw crude drawings on tracking maps? And why are Christmas sweaters designed in April?All that and more in our conversation with maritime historian, professor, and popular podcast host Dr. Sal Mercogliano, host of the hit show “What’s Going on With Shipping”. If you think his channel his niche, he only has 700,000 youtube subscribers. Also:* An Italian from Long Island? Practically a Jew.* Breaking: Sal doesn’t like fish.* What are merchant mariners?* Every day is Monday on a ship.* Getting seasick is a thing.* What’s up with the Southern Ocean.* The Titanic (movie) didn’t have to end that way.* You realize your internet is connected with cables under the ocean, right?* Beware of blockade crypto scams.* Why blocking the strait of Hormuz is like blocking an artery* If Iran can’t export oil, they’re going to lose their wells.* Yes, Sal get’s recognized on cruise ships.* You don’t need mines to scare everyone about mines.And more…. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 1h 10m 47s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 | ![]() Paging Dr. McJewy - With Jamie Denbo | Jamie Denbo is an actress, comedian, formerly a writer and producer on Grey’s Anatomy (yes, that Grey’s Anatomy), and creator of The Beverly Podcast! Oh, you may have also seen her on Curb Your Enthusiasm and How I Met Your Mother.We talk to Jamie (and Beverly) about comedy, Hollywood, Jewish moms, what we can learn about antisemitism from 12-step programs, and what happened post-October 7th in the writer’s room of a hit show (unfortunately, nothing good).Also:* Can we talk about The Pitt instead of Grey’s Anatomy?* Whispers of support, public silence.* Turns out people don’t know what Jews are.* Your coworkers posted what on Instagram??* You can learn a lot from the antisemites.* An abundance of anger.* One righteous man in the writer’s room.* How can there be antisemitism when Donna Martin from 90210 is Jewish?* How much is real estate in the Shtetl?* Beverly is for everyone! (and thank you to the Jewish Writers Institute)* Everyone has an inappropriate, overly-sexualized aunt.* Which kind of Jews are more annoying - women or men?* Call your mother!!!Check out the Beverly Podcast! wherever you get your podcasts, on Youtube and Instagram.Thank you for listening to Ask A Jew! We love you all equally, but our non-Jewish listeners are more equal. We want to send some love and welness vibes to listener Jonathan Campbell, who is going through some rough s**t and currently on a healing journey. Jonathan, get better soon. We can’t afford to lose any listeners This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 1h 10m 22s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | ![]() We'd Rather Be Alive Than Be Liked | During these trying times, we’re here for you to process the shattering news of the last few weeks: Abby and David from Love on the Spectrum have broken up. What will happen to the lions? We also talk about the war in Iran, settlers, cutting off family members, and how, if we were in the Holocaust, we’d absolutely be hitting on the American soldiers who came to liberate us.Also:* Chaya Leah catches up after being offline for 3 years for Passover.* Book recommendation “The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness” by Arthur Brooks (it’s beter than it sounds)* The tragedy of Yael’s beanbag.* Putting ourselves in a Lock Box.* For Holocaust Memorial Day, we absolutely do not rank holocaust survivors.* Ok fine, we’ll talk about the war in Iran.* When Zionist Israelis start to sound like Tucker Carlson.* No, we are not in line for the gas chambers.* We make it 54 minutes before getting to Mandy Patinkin.* Some settler chatter.* Easter egg envy.* Want to play CrossPlay with us?? Send us an invite on the Substack Chat!* Netflix recommendations: “Chess Mates” and “Trust Me: The Falste Prophet”Love the show? Want others to love it too? Consider giving us a 5 star rating and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 1h 07m 06s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | ![]() The Jews Cannot Survive on Hate Alone | Rabbi David Wolpe needs no introduction, but if you insist: He’s a scholar in residence at the Maimonides Fund, Rabbi Emeritus at LA’s Sinai Temple, and formerly a visiting scholar at the Harvard Divinity School (where, you know, Yael…never mind).This is a somewhat optimistic, thoughtful (well, at least Wolpe’s part), conversation about why Jews are fine (when’s the last time you saw a Hittite walking around?), whether the bible is true, how we can build stronger friendships with other communities, and if we should forgive Kanye….not to mention Mandy Patinkin.Happy Passover to our Jews, and Happy Easter to our Christians! Everyone else, have a wonderful and happy week, and thank you for listening!Also:* Jews like our clouds without silver lining.* Things are great! All things considered.* There’s no such thing as a grown up.* The wrath of Jewish WhatsApp groups (you don’t need to text him about every Swastika)* Wait, not everything in the bible is real?? A controversial sermon.* What makes the Exodus true? An interview with Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman (but finish listening to this first)* Is AI good for the Jews?* How Jewish do you need to be?* Why did you become a Rabbi?* What to say to a young Jew who wants out?* Recommended reading: Testament of a Jew from Saragossa, by Eli Wiesel.* We live in a society where victimhood is power.* We need you!* Where have all the Hittites gone?* Can Judaism survive without a Tzar?* Which Jews can we kick out though?* Does Rabbi Wolpe forgive Kanye?* Can’t finish without Pharoah Mandy Patinkin.NEXT YEAR IN JERUSALEM!We’ll be off next week, but if you miss us and want to help us grow, consider going to Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave us a five star rating and a nice review. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 58m 28s | ||||||
| 3/27/26 | ![]() We’ve Gone from Darkness to Light Before, We’ll Do It Again | Dr. Jonathan Sarna is one of the most well-regarded historians in America and the Professor of American Jewish History at Brandeis University. He has written and edited over 30 books (which is more than we have read…combined) and is the expert on the Jews of America. We rate the American presidents on whether they liked or didn’t like Jews, discuss how bad antisemitism really is today compared to the past, and learn why we have always been blamed for everything — historically speaking, of course.Also:* A brief detour into the history of… Sex and the City.* The Jews that don’t eat Turkey.* Rehabbing Ulysses S. Grant.* It’s always the fault of the Jews - even before it happens.* What Jews can learn from Feminists.* What is going on with Jewish Studies departments in academia?* Why many Jewish academics prefer to sit the antisemitism discussion out.* Who hasn’t gotten an antisemitic letter from Richard Nixon??* Honest Abe lives up to his name.* How bad is it really?Oh hey guess who else wrote something? Honored to make my debut in National Review with a piece about Israeli wartime humor.Also, friend of the pod and previous guest Jen Brick Murtazashvili had a wonderful piece in the Washington Post today about what we get wrong about this war (a lot). Here’s a gift link. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 1h 06m 15s | ||||||
| 3/20/26 | ![]() A Traffic Jam in Hell: What Comes Next for the Iranian Regime, with Beni Sabti | Happy Nowruz!Is Iran winning? Do the people support the regime? Are the Arab countries mad at us? Beni Sabti has no time for your nonsense.Born and raised in Iran, Beni is one of Israel’s top war commentators and a fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) at Tel Aviv University. We were honored to catch him for a bit (albeit after a few glasses of wine…) to get the real story behind the headlines. Shots were fired, and narratives sunk like the Iranian Navy. Follow him on X.Much more on Substack!To our Iranian listeners - we love you guys! Show 'em what you got.Also:* The Iranian regime only knows how to do one thing - take hostages* love to waste Time, Money and Lives.* The weight of responsibility when Trump listens to your interviews* Wait Ahmadinejad is still alive? And he’s not Mossad??* The Ayatollah is still around…in a refrigerator.* Launchers can be rebuilt - leadership cannot* 21:20 half a million wounded people* Reza Pahlavi is totally a thing* Maybe if we controlled the world the Oscar’s would be better.* The Saudis aren’t playing* Are the Arabs mad at us?* Iranians love pride!* No to Gaza, no to Lebanon! I live only for Iran.* How are the Jews doing?* America and Israel together = tears of joy.* It’s not about Israel, stupid!* Take the hope from the Iranian regime and give it to the people This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 44m 14s | ||||||
| 3/13/26 | ![]() Women at Work - With Quillette's Claire Lehmann | Today on Ask A Jew, we fly into the future to talk to Claire Lehmann, the founder and editor-in-chief of Quillette, a fantastic Australia-based online publication. We talk about the state of the nation in the land down under, how Australians are grappling with the rise of antisemitism and radical Islam, and which Australian celebrities are secretly based (looking at you, Bluey). Before we kick that off, we spenD about 30 minutes catching up, talking covid, hugs, and the Manosphere. We obviously recorded this before the two horrific terrorist attacks in the US yesterday, and who knows what will happen in the coming days to make this episode seem out-of-date, or even more timely. If you’re Jewish, go to synagogue tonight. If you’re not, stop by and say hi.And either way, thank a police officer if you see them! xxTONS OF LINKS, VIDEOS AND FUN ON SUBSTACK!!Follow Claire on X, Facebook, and check out her writing at Quillette (right here on Substack too!) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 1h 35m 39s | ||||||
| 3/3/26 | ![]() Sunday's LIVE Ask a Jew | These are trying times for the United States, Israel, and the good people of Iran. Thankfully, we gathered on a Substack Live with our community to talk sh*t about Malala Yousafzai! Also: funny memes from Israel, we love the USA, Hashem trolls Chaya Leah through Uber Eats, and more….Enjoy, and Happy Purim!Video of this episode as well as photos and videos of the wonderful Iranian celebration in NYC on askajew.substack.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 57m 43s | ||||||
| 2/24/26 | ![]() The Only Way Out of Iran is Through | Behnam Ben Taleblu is senior director of the Foundation For Defense of Democracy’s Iran Program, and a senior fellow specializing in Iranian security and political issues.We ask this noted scholar the burning questions of the day like, “Do you lose weight on Ramadan?” and “What’s it like to have a fatwa on your head?”We also discuss the potential for an American (and Israeli?) strike on Iran, the incredible resilience of Iranian society, how Ayatollah Khamenei is playing us all, where Behnam is more hawkish than his Israeli colleagues.Follow Behnam on X and check out his writing at the FDD.Happy Purim, Ramadan and Nowruz to all!Also:* No one has done a better job at secularizing Iranian society than the Islamic republic itself.* What is Iran?* We’re all from Malta now.* Is Ramadan intermittent fasting?* I’m sorry I can’t come to your event, the Iranianss are after me.* Where is Hezbollah now?* Iranian society deserves a collective Nobel Peace Prize.* Bumbling idiot or 7D chess player?* The knife and the handshake.* The JCPOA created this mess.* This is a war of choice, and Iran chose it.* Khamenei needs to thank Trump, instead he’s leaving him on “read”.* Tucker Carlson didn’t like the Ben Gurion Airport McDonald’s.* No one and everyone has a right to exist.* Benham has a favorite Hamentaschen flavor.* Persian food with a Shmear.* Kebab and Chinese This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 1h 11m 48s | ||||||
| 2/19/26 | ![]() How much do you need to give to charity for eating a Big Mac? | Happy almost-Iran war day! On this solo pod, we discuss our respective Valentine’s Days, whether or not the US should start executing Olympic athletes who don’t bring home medals, and Chaya Leah’s near Holocaust experience at a fancy kosher restaurant in LA.We also finally take some listener questions! We help a listener explain to her Goyfriend why she wants to raise their kids Jewish even though she’s not a huge Jew herself, and advise another listener facing her new role at work as the token “tell us about antisemitism” employee.You can send yours to askajewpod@gmail.com.No questions is stupid, as you can clearly see by Yael’s question about a drunk encounter with a Big Mac.Want to help us grow? Consider rating us 5 stars and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 56m 42s | ||||||
| 2/12/26 | ![]() B-2s > Blue Squares 🟦 With Lahav Harkov | Lahav Harkov is the Senior Political Correspondent for Jewish Insider, formerly of the Jerusalem Post, and most importantly - a repeat offender on AAJ. She’s here to answer all our current affairs questions, and some of our stupid questions too. We cover the potential of a war with Iran, an upcoming election in Israel (If you think American politics are crazy…), and the notorious Blue Square Superbowl ad that will save us all from antisemitism.🟦 🟦 🟦 Shield against mean comments 🟦 🟦 🟦Follow Lahav on X, check out her writing on Jewish Insider, and listen to her podcast, Misgav Mideast Horizons.Also:* What’s the difference between Donald Trump and a reform rabbi?* Ehud Barak is the Mandy Patinkin of Israel.* Kosher pizzagate.* What are Trump and Bibi gossiping about?* What’s the verdict on the Iran attack from June?* War or no war?* Think American politics are crazy? That’s cute. Listen to what’s going on in Israel.* Hostages on Dancing With the Stars.* The Robert Kraft Blue Square question… what do you think about the ad? and the ADL, while we’re at it?* What’s the relationship between Israel and Russia?* Putin bought what in Tel Aviv???* The (orthodox) Jewish question.* Haredi Bridgerton.* The dairy wars. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 1h 14m 29s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | ![]() Women Don't Belong in the Kitchen | What’s this?? Is it your birthday? Or are you just getting two episodes in one week because we love you so much?? As Jews around the world gather to celebrate Tu B’Shvat and the New England Patriots, we caught up to discuss everything that’s on our mind.Good for the Jews is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.* We make it 1 minute and 25 seconds before talking about Mandy Patinkin.* A brave conversation about the things that everyone agrees about.* Uterus shaped challas.* Our grandparents didn’t survive Auschwitz to eat sourdough bread.* I could climb that tower.* An exciting day at 770.* Stop condemning antisemitism when it’s easy.A conversation about morals on edJEWcation* Hashem is a Patriots fan.* In defense of vaping.* Wait what is Tu B’Shvat again?* Everyone is home…now what?A reminder to join us in the Substack chat, and leave us a 5 star review and comment on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Last one to do it is an antisemite!Chaya Leah’s adorable cousings Moishe and Luigi (please don’t sue, Nintendo)Thanks for reading Good for the Jews! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 1h 04m 37s | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | ![]() Israel’s Information War: A View from the Trenches with Eylon Levy | Eylon Levy is a former Israeli Government Spokesman and one of Israel’s most recognized faces on the global stage since October 7th. A graduate of Oxford and Cambridge (which is like Harvard in the UK - ybt), he founded the Israeli Citizen Spokesperson Office, a grassroots campaign which gives citizens an opportunity to take part in the global information war. He also hosts the new show “Eylon The Record” which you should definitely check out, and you may even recognize some of the guests from previous AAJ episodes!Find Eylon on X, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.We talk to Eylon about the reasons Israel is losing the media war, why not everything is a PR problem, what messages actually work, and his relationship with Prime Minister Netanyahu (never met him).MUCH MORE ON SUBSTACK This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 1h 10m 59s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | ![]() The Jewish Conspiracy to Change Yassine Meskhout's Mind | Yassine Meskhout is a public defender, a Moroccan, an anarchist, a liberterian, a cyclist (*shudder*) and now, our new best friend. We’ve become obsessed with his writing since his viral November 2023 essay “The Jewish Conspiracy To Change My Mind” and the banger, “Why I write About the Jews”. We talk to Yassine about working with criminals, trying to figure out why some of his friends were celebrating on October 7th, why ICE shouldn’t shoot Mandy Patinkin, and how his father, who believes Israel created ISIS, also believes the Jews should have their own state.Check out substack for a fun Israeli-Moroccan inspired Spotify Playlist!Also:* First things first - would an ex-Jew fool Hitler?* Escaping the lack of McDonalds in Morocco through the diversity lottery.* DJ Smack-that-ass, Esq.* The life of a public defender - eleven magic words.* The system works, mostly.* Minnesota, ICE, and what expectations we should have from law enforcement.* Trying to understand the celebrations of October 7th.* Doubling down on Islam as a kid* This amazing story about Yassine’s father:* Western leftists - please find meaning elsewhere.* The hard truth Jews need to hear - not everyone is an antisemite, some of them are just stupid.* How to protest well.* Everyone needs to stop being so confident.* Leave a white woman, take a white woman. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 1h 15m 37s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | ![]() The Arab Case For Israel | Much more on Substack!Iran, Lebanon and Syria, Oh My!Hussain Abdul-Hussain is a fellow at the The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), hailing from Beirut via Baghdad and all the way to Washington DC. We talk about how he learned Hebrew by chatting with Israeli soldiers on the lebanese border, why he was wrong about the new leader of Syria, and why peace with Israel can only help the Arab and Muslim world.Follow Hussain on X and keep up with his work at the FDD!Also:* Does everyone in Lebanon hate us? Only 3 out of 4 people.* Seeing Israel beyond the F-16s, through AM radio and pop culture.* The most dangerous thing Hussain ever did - read an Israeli newspaper on the Columbia campus.* Holding our breath for Iran.* But don’t hold your breath for Syria.* Some advice for dealing with idiots.* Coming soon - Hussain’s book, The Arab Case For Israel!* The are only three Christians left in Baalbek, Lebanon - and that’s bad for Muslims.* The uselessness of the UN Peacekeeping Force.* Can Israeli and Saudi Arabia make it work?* Bring in George Clooney!* Our $7,000 aren’t a match for Qatari money. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe | 1h 02m 09s | ||||||
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