Wondering Jews with Mijal and Noam
Mijal Bitton and Noam Weissman are two of the most dynamic, interesting, and thought-provoking Jewish leaders today. Two seasoned educators who love to talk, listen, laugh, challenge, and grow, Mijal and Noam are the Won...
AI overview.Unpacked is an independent podcast creator, recognized for producing engaging content that explores diverse aspects of Jewish life and culture. The hosts, Mijal…
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On the show
- Rabbi Avi Killip2 eps
- Rabbi Rick Jacobs1 ep
- Rabbi Nicole Guzik1 ep
Also: Rabbi Erez Sherman, Zev Eleff, Michael Rapaport, Jenna Weissman Joselit, Bret Stephens, Adam Louis-Klein, Professor Jonathan Sarna, Rabbi Tarlan Rabizadeh, Justin Pines, David Zabar, Michael Solomonov, Rabbi YY Jacobson, Raanan Hershberg, Kathleen Sabogal, Moran Atias, Nuseir Yassin, Jennifer Tepper
Audience Interest
- Jewish culture and traditions
- spirituality and religion
Podcast Focus
- dynamic Jewish leaders' insights
- educational and entertaining discussions
Publishing Consistency
- 120 episodes produced
- active for 2 years
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- 🇺🇸United States · JudaismHOME#2418K to 93K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Judaism#104.1K to 22K
- 🇮🇳India · Judaism#141.8K to 9.8K
- 🇳🇱Netherlands · Judaism#71.3K to 6.9K
- 🇵🇪PE · Judaism#21.2K to 6.2K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
30K to 161K🎙 ~2x weekly·140 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
61K to 322K🇺🇸58%🇬🇧14%🇮🇳6%+12 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
33K to 177K399 real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 11/2/26 | Is Israel A Mizrahi Nation? | In this special episode of Wondering Jews, Mijal and Noam break down a major aspect of Israeli elections that Western observers have missed: the Mizrahi vote. What defines Mizrahi Jews, what are their values, and what do they want to see in Israel's leadership? Mijal expands on her Op-Ed for the Wall Street Journal, arguing that these questions are now more important than ever. With the election picture still cloudy, one thing is certain: Mizrahi Jews will be a crucial voice for Israel's future. You can read Mijal's Wall Street Journal piece here (subscription required): https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-elections-mizrahi-jews-820f3182 This episode is generously sponsored by Nadina and Fernando Szew. ------------ This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4 For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Borderlines with That Semite Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Stars of David with Elon Gold Unpacking Israeli History | 40m 56s | ||||||
| 10/28/26 | Revisiting The Heart Of Jewish Comedy with Raanan Hershberg | What’s so funny about growing up as a Conservative Jew in Kentucky? Plenty, according to comedian Raanan Hershberg. We’re off this week, so we’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations, where Noam and Raanan tackle Jewish upbringing, antisemitism, and how the Bible drives Jewish humor. check out Raanan's latest special, Morbidly Jewish, here: https://youtu.be/2Kc6151SE1U?si=KCetUPtHiGtJUWsg For more on Raanan, visit https://www.raananhershberg.com/ Visit jewishlives.org to explore and buy books from the Jewish Lives book series. Use the discount code JLIFE to get a discount. ------------ This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4 For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Borderlines with That Semite Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Stars of David with Elon Gold Unpacking Israeli History | 46m 41s | ||||||
| 10/21/26 | Is Antisemitism On Campus As Bad As It Seems? | In the aftermath of October 7th, our feeds were filled with reports of antisemitism at Columbia and UCLA, among other colleges. But are these schools part of a broader trend, or merely outliers that received outsize attention? In this episode, Noam sits down with Ethan Goetz, a leader of Jewish student life at the University of Miami. The discussion isn't about what other colleges are doing wrong. Instead, Ethan lays out what Miami is doing right, and shares a moving story about his own Jewish journey. There's also plenty of sports talk, cholent recipes, and a spontaneous recital of the Barchu. Wondering Jews thanks Hillel International for introducing us to inspiring student leaders across the nation, including Ethan. To learn more about Hillel, visit hillel.org Get in touch at [email protected]. Follow @wonderingjews on Instagram, and watch and subscribe on YouTube. Visit jewishlives.org to explore and buy books from the Jewish Lives book series. Use the discount code JLIFE to get a discount. ------------ This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4 For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Borderlines with That Semite Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Stars of David with Elon Gold Unpacking Israeli History | 42m 38s | ||||||
| 10/14/26 | On East Of Eden, Dinner With God, And Ambition | Is ambition a virtue that allows us to reach our full potential? Or is it a trap that leaves us dissatisfied and burnt out? With Florence Pugh starring in a new Netflix adaptation of Noam's favorite book (East Of Eden), it seems like a great time to wonder about the ambitions of Steinbeck's most notorious character, and why that matters for the rest of us. Along the way, Mijal has her own thoughts on a viral "would you rather" question, Jewish leadership, and Simchat Torah. Jon Polin's SAPIR article on reluctant leadership can be read here: https://sapirjournal.org/influence/2026/on-reluctant-leadership/ This episode is generously sponsored in memory of Leo M. Bernstein Get in touch at [email protected]. Follow @wonderingjews on Instagram, and watch and subscribe on YouTube. Visit jewishlives.org to explore and buy books from the Jewish Lives book series. Use the discount code JLIFE to get a discount. ------------ This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4 For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Borderlines with That Semite Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Stars of David with Elon Gold Unpacking Israeli History | 47m 06s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 | Are We As Divided As We Think? Reflections On October 7th | In the immediate aftermath of October 7th, 2023, there were incredible signs of unity within and alongside the Jewish people. But there were also moments of profound division. Three years later, how has this infamous date--and the subsequent war in Gaza--brought people closer together, or further apart? Mijal and Noam's discussion is one of hope: perhaps tragedy has united us more than television or social media would have us believe. Emotions run high as Mijal and Noam reflect, reminisce, and discuss the future of Israel and the Jewish people in this new reality. This episode is generously sponsored by Nadina and Fernando Szew, in honor of their deep care for Jewish education and their enduring love of our peoplehood and Israel. Get in touch at [email protected]. Follow @wonderingjews on Instagram, and watch and subscribe on YouTube. Visit jewishlives.org to explore and buy books from the Jewish Lives book series. Use the discount code JLIFE to get a discount. ------------ This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4 For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Borderlines with That Semite Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Stars of David with Elon Gold Unpacking Israeli History | 37m 00s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 | How Mikey Greenblatt Turns Hate Into "Jewish Fan Mail" | Antisemitism on social media seems worse than ever. Scrolling through Instagram, X, or TikTok is enough to make any Jewish person hyperventilate. But are things as bad in real life as they are on the internet? And if not, how can we learn to take the trolling with a grain of (kosher) salt? There's no better guide than Mikey Greenblatt, who turns nasty comments on his posts into "Jewish Fan Mail." In a heart-to-heart with Noam, Mikey explains how his connection to audience members means so much more to him than vitriol from anonymous bots and trolls. Get in touch at [email protected]. Follow @wonderingjews on Instagram, and watch and subscribe on YouTube. Visit jewishlives.org to explore and buy books from the Jewish Lives book series. Use the discount code JLIFE to get a discount. ------------ This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4 For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Borderlines with That Semite Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Stars of David with Elon Gold Unpacking Israeli History | 42m 09s | ||||||
| 9/23/26 | What Does It Mean To Be "Happy?" | In an era where we're more stressed, more depressed, and more isolated than we've ever been, what will it take to feel that elusive thing called "happiness?" How will we know when we've found it? This week, Mijal and Noam are doing a deep dive into whether the "pursuit" of happiness is problematic, why pain can sometimes bring us closer to joy, and just what exactly is written on Noam's t-shirt. This episode is sponsored in memory of Leo M. Bernstein. Thank you to The Bernstein Foundation for their generous support and partnership. Follow @wonderingjews on Instagram, and watch and subscribe on Youtube. Get in touch at [email protected]. Visit jewishlives.org to explore and buy books from the Jewish Lives book series. Use the discount code JLIFE to get a discount. ------------ This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4 For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Borderlines with That Semite Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Stars of David with Elon Gold Unpacking Israeli History | 34m 05s | ||||||
| 9/16/26 | Olga Namer: A Modern-Day Mrs. Maisel | Olga Namer grew up in a Syrian Jewish Orthodox community and got married at the age of 18. Two years later, she was divorced and heartbroken. That could have been the end of her story. Instead, she turned tragedy into opportunity, pursuing a career in comedy and using her act to process her breakup. In this episode, Olga opens up to our hosts about being caught between comedy and community, poking fun at Zohran Mamdani, and relationship advice. Get in touch at [email protected]. Follow @wonderingjews on Instagram, and watch and subscribe on YouTube. Visit jewishlives.org to explore and buy books from the Jewish Lives book series. Use the discount code JLIFE to get a discount. ------------ This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4 For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Borderlines with That Semite Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Stars of David with Elon Gold Unpacking Israeli History | 37m 39s | ||||||
| 9/9/26 | guilt cultureshame culture+3 | — | Wondering Jewsjewishlives.org | — | apologyguilt+4 | UnpackedJLIFE | 46m 06s | ||
| 9/2/26 | Israeli-Palestinian conflictpeace+4 | Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib | HamasHamas And Its Two Million Hostages | — | peaceIsrael+5 | Unpacked | 1h 03m 43s | ||
| 8/26/26 | JudaismHigh Holy Days+4 | Rabbi Avi Killip | OpenDor MediaWondering Jews | — | JudaismRabbi Avi Killip+4 | Unpacked | 37m 23s | ||
| 8/19/26 | IsraelMiddle East relations+3 | Jason Isaacson | American Jewish Committee | — | IsraelMiddle East+5 | Unpacked | 34m 47s | ||
| 8/12/26 | antisemitismJewish community+4 | Maytal Kowalski | JSpaceCanada | CanadaIsrael | antisemitismJewish community+5 | Unpacked | 51m 32s | ||
| 8/5/26 | antisemitismJewish identity+4 | Jeremy Leibler | Zionist Federation of Australia | AustraliaBondi Beach | antisemitismBondi Beach+5 | Unpacked | 41m 02s | ||
| 7/29/26 | identitycommunity+4 | Matthew Nouriel | JIMENAOpenDor Media+1 | — | Matthew NourielShabbat+5 | Unpacked | 43m 39s | ||
| 7/22/26 | loveJudaism+3 | Rabbi Shai Held | HadarAnswers WithHeld+1 | — | loveJudaism+5 | Unpacked | 42m 28s | ||
| 7/15/26 | family dynamicsJewish tradition+3 | Moran Atias | Joseph of EgyptTED Talk | — | Moran AtiasJewish family+5 | Unpacked | 34m 37s | ||
| 7/8/26 | Judaismfamily+3 | — | OpenDor MediaWondering Jews | — | Judaismfamily+3 | Unpacked | 37m 21s | ||
| 6/30/26 | identitycrossover+3 | Nuseir Yassin | OpenDor MediaWondering Jews+3 | — | identity crisisNas Daily+4 | Unpacked | 1h 14m 55s | ||
| 6/24/26 | Jewish familiesparenting+3 | — | Mijal's article on the priestly blessing | — | Jewish familiesparenting+3 | Unpacked | 33m 47s | ||
| 6/17/26 | Jewish storytellingtheatre history+3 | Jennifer TepperEtai Benson | Mount Carmel ProductionsOpenDor Media+3 | — | Jewish storymusical theatre+3 | Unpacked | 38m 50s | ||
| 6/10/26 | ZionismReform Judaism+3 | — | Sapir JournalOpenDor Media+2 | — | JudaismZionism+4 | Unpacked | 36m 28s | ||
| 6/3/26 | Jewish American Heritagemusic+4 | Kathleen Sabogal | Carnegie Hall | — | Jewish American Heritage MonthCarnegie Hall+3 | Unpacked | 40m 45s | ||
| 5/27/26 | Israeli-American identityJewish American Heritage Month+3 | Michael Solomonov | UnpackedZahav | — | Israeli cuisineAmerican Jews+3 | RootOne | 37m 19s | ||
| 5/20/26 | ChabadJudaism+3 | Rabbi YY Jacobson | OpenDor Media | — | ChabadJudaism+3 | Unpacked | 34m 32s | ||
| 5/13/26 | Jewish comedyantisemitism+4 | Raanan Hershberg | Morbidly Jewish | KentuckyAmerica | antisemitismJewish comedy+5 | Unpacked | 46m 00s | ||
| 5/6/26 | Jewish American Heritagefamily history+3 | David Zabar | Zabar'sOpenDor Media+1 | — | Zabar'sJewish story+5 | Unpacked | 32m 47s | ||
| 4/29/26 | Jewish denominationscontemporary Jewish life+3 | Rabbi Avi Killip | Hadar | — | JudaismHadar+5 | Unpacked | 35m 55s | ||
| 4/22/26 | Reform Judaismtradition vs modernity+3 | Rabbi Rick Jacobs | Union for Reform Judaism | — | Reform JudaismRabbi Rick Jacobs+6 | Unpacked | 39m 31s | ||
| 4/15/26 | Conservative JudaismAmerican Jews+3 | Rabbi Nicole GuzikRabbi Erez Sherman | Sinai Temple | — | Conservative JudaismAmerican Jews+3 | Unpacked | 36m 55s | ||
| 4/7/26 | JudaismDenominations+4 | Zev Eleff | Gratz CollegeOpenDor Media | — | Judaismdenominations+6 | Unpacked | 38m 02s | ||
| 3/31/26 | Passovercomedy+4 | Michael Rapaport | FriendsOnly Murders In The Building+1 | New York City | PassoverMichael Rapaport+4 | Unpacked | 35m 24s | ||
| 3/25/26 | Jewish denominationsMordecai Kaplan+3 | Jenna Weissman Joselit | Yale University PressMordecai M. Kaplan: Restless Soul | — | Mordecai Kaplanbat mitzvah+3 | Jewish LivesKAPLAN | 33m 04s | ||
| 3/18/26 | anti-semitismIsrael+4 | Bret Stephens | New York TimesSapir | — | anti-semitic attackIran war+3 | Unpacked | 30m 38s | ||
| 3/11/26 | antisemitismantizionism+4 | Adam Louis-Klein | McGill UniversityLondon Centre for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism+2 | — | antisemitismantizionism+5 | Unpacked | 38m 45s | ||
| 3/4/26 | antisemitismAmerican history+4 | Professor Jonathan Sarna | American Judaism | — | antisemitismhistory+5 | Unpacked | 28m 20s | ||
| 3/2/26 | IranJudaism+4 | Rabbi Tarlan Rabizadeh | — | IrangelesIran | IranPurim+6 | Unpacked | 25m 44s | ||
| 2/25/26 | Purimanti-semitism+3 | Justin Pines | Jewish Broadcasting ServiceWondering Jews+5 | — | Purimanti-semitism+6 | Unpacked | 1h 04m 02s | ||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Unpacked is an independent podcast creator, recognized for producing engaging content that explores diverse aspects of Jewish life and culture. The hosts, Mijal Bitton and Noam Weissman, are dynamic educators known for their thought-provoking insights and approachable style, making complex topics accessible to a broad audience. Wondering Jews stands out by blending serious discussion with humor, addressing themes that span religion, spirituality, and societal issues within the Jewish context. The conversational format encourages curiosity and engagement, appealing to both scholars and those new to Jewish culture, fostering a sense of community and exploration. The podcast attracts a wide-ranging audience, with estimated listeners between 2.6M and 8.3M, drawn by its unique combination of informative and entertaining content. Listeners value the insightful perspectives offered by Mijal and Noam, which challenge conventional thinking while celebrating the richness of Jewish traditions.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 6.7K
- Total plays: 1.5M
- Total reviews: 141
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 13
Castbox
- Followers: 179
- Plays: 7.4K
- Reviews: 5
YouTube
- Subscribers: 6.3K
- Views: 1.5M
- Videos: 723
Podcast App
- Followers: 154
- Reviews: 136
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 53
Find them online
Audience
adults, seniors
Key insights
What the show covers
- dynamic Jewish leaders' insights
- educational and entertaining discussions
- exploration of Jewish identity
- conversations on culture and society
Audience interests
- Jewish culture and traditions
- spirituality and religion
- societal issues and discussions
- thought-provoking conversations
Platform reach
- no platforms detected yet
- unknown follower count
- potential for wider distribution
- limited current reach noted
Publishing consistency
- 120 episodes produced
- active for 2 years
- weekly or more often cadence
- consistent episode release schedule
Chart history for Wondering Jews with Mijal and Noam
Peaked at #2 in PE, top 10 in 4 of 30 tracked markets, currently #2 in PE.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Finland | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| Sweden | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| India | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| TR | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| Japan | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| Denmark | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| BE | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| United States | — | #24 | #24 | — |
| PT | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| Norway | — | #29 | #29 | — |
| CZ | — | #29 | #29 | — |
| AT | — | #32 | #32 | — |
| Canada | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| Australia | — | #38 | #38 | — |
| Ireland | — | #49 | #49 | — |
| Germany | — | #52 | #52 | — |
Chart Positions
30 placements across 29 markets.
Chart Positions
30 placements across 29 markets.