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Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations unpacking current events through the lens of Jewish wisdom and values. Unbound by politics and untethered by party lines, Ammi and his distinguished guests discuss everything from foreign affairs and antisemitism to politics and pop culture. This show is recorded from New York’s Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, a historic Reform congregation deeply rooted in liberalism, support for Israel and social justice.

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Franklin Foer

2026/06/18

The Atlantic's Franklin Foer traces how Jews moved from the margins to the heart of American life before the sun started to set on that "Golden Age." He argues that the decline has serious implications for Jewish security, American democracy and Israel's standing — and that the way forward is through continued engagement.

Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism: Clarity, Courage, and Moral Leadership

2026/06/04

In this special episode, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch delivers his keynote address from the third Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism conference, a gathering of more than 350 Reform rabbis and Jewish leaders at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue. Addressing what he sees as a crisis of Jewish peoplehood, Zionism and moral confidence within liberal Jewish life, Hirsch argues that the future of Reform Judaism depends on renewed commitment to the Jewish people, Israel, and the values that have long defined the movement.

Yardena Schwartz

2026/05/21

In "Ghosts of a Holy War," award-winning journalist Yardena Schwartz traces the roots of today’s Israeli-Palestinian conflict back to the 1929 Hebron massacre — a moment that still echoes across Israel and the Middle East nearly a century later. She explores how disinformation, religious incitement and media narratives shaped the conflict then — and continue to shape it in the aftermath of October 7.

Adam Louis-Klein

2026/05/07

Writer and anthropologist Adam Louis-Klein argues that antizionism is not simply a continuation of the “classical” antisemitism of the past, but a new framework for anti-Jewish hatred. Drawing on his experiences in elite academic spaces and fieldwork with indigenous communities in the Amazon, Louis-Klein explores how ideas about colonialism, identity, and power have been weaponized to reshape how many young Americans understand Israel and the Jewish people.

Zibby Owens

2026/04/03

Author and podcaster Zibby Owens reflects on the world’s response to October 7th, the joy of reading, how authors are using AI, and the anxiety of prepping to send her kids off to college.

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib

2026/03/12

October 7th was a massive miscalculation — one that decimated Gaza, dismantled Iran’s proxy network, and reshaped the Middle East in Israel’s favor. Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib argues that as Israel grows stronger, a new kind of pro-Palestinian advocacy is urgently needed: one that is radically pragmatic, morally accountable and focused on nation-building over resistance.

Nadav Eyal

2026/02/26

Award-winning journalist Nadav Eyal helps us understand why regimes like Iran's are so threatened by dissent and debate — the lifeblood of democracy — and how that clash with Western values is unfolding across the Middle East.

Liz Hirsh Naftali

2026/02/12

After Hamas terrorists murdered Abigail’s parents, they abducted the three-year-old and held her hostage in Gaza for 51 days. Her great-aunt, Liz Hirsh Naftali, shares how she transformed from grieving family member into relentless advocate, traveling the world to fight for Abigail’s release and for the return of every hostage.

Guy Vaknin

2026/01/22

Chef Guy Vaknin is the culinary visionary behind a family of inventive vegan restaurants rooted in hospitality, artistry and feeding people well. Since October 7th, his restaurants and his family have been targeted by the same community that once celebrated his success — not because of his politics, but because of his Israeli identity.

Jonah Platt

2025/12/18

Since the October 7th attacks, Broadway-trained actor, singer and writer Jonah Platt has emerged as one of the Jewish people’s most compelling advocates. His work exploring Jewish identity, Israel, antisemitism and pop culture gives us the confidence and pride to stand up for who we are.

Jonathan Greenblatt

2025/12/04

Whether it's conspiracy theories about “space lasers” or the moral equivocation between Zionist Jews and the protestors screaming at them outside their synagogue, antisemitism is going mainstream. Jonathan Greenblatt returns to discuss the forces threatening American Jewish life — and how the ADL plans to stay vigilant as New York prepares for four years under Zohran Mamdani’s mayoralty.

Jonathan Freedland

2025/11/20

On September 10, 1943, a group of anti-Nazi German aristocrats gathered for an afternoon tea party. Little did they know that one of them was about to betray the others to the Gestapo... Award-winning author and columnist Jonathan Freedland discusses his new book "The Traitors Circle" and examines the ways faith, conviction and courage inspire great acts of resistance.

Barak Ravid

2025/11/06

Axios global affairs analyst Barak Ravid unpacks the war that reoriented Israel's security, political, and moral posture — and explores the uneasy question of what comes next…

Sarah Hurwitz

2025/10/23

While in her mid-30s, former Obama speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz discovered the wisdom of the Jewish tradition she'd written off. In her latest book, she confronts the ways American culture, antisemitism and the challenges of our times distort Jewish identity — and she calls on young Jews to reclaim it with pride.

Yaakov Katz

2025/10/09

It's been two years since the Oct. 7 attacks, and — in the absence of an official state commission of inquiry — the best understanding we have of how Hamas was able to surprise the Middle East’s most powerful military comes from former Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief Yaakov Katz and his new book…

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Hope 4 Future 2026/03/12

Barack Ravid

Ravid isn’t the person to ask about media bias. His journalistic coverage is often unfair and one-sided. And, to update, the interview with Alkhatib w...

★★★★★

Ravgah 2025/04/03

Required listening

The powerful Ami interview with David Harris should be required listening by every Reform rabbi and בפרט the administration of HUC.

★★★★★

Certified Medical Interpreter 2024/10/27

I wish I could join his shul…

…but I’m on the other coast : ( What a brilliant podcaster. Fascinating, insightful. Thrilled to have found him!

★★★★★

D.R-stein 2024/04/21

Remarkable Thought Leader and Conversationalist…

Through his guests and conversations, Rabbi Hirsch has been warning of the insideous antisemitism coming from the left since his earliest episodes in ...

★★★★★

Chelsea Born 2024/01/10

Interview with Ari Shavit

Thoughtful, informative, and hopeful. Thanks for bringing us this interview.

★★★★★

MarylandTransplant 2024/01/02

Thoughtful and thought-provoking

Fascinating topics and great conversations. The host is smart and kind, and I really enjoy the interesting, varied guests. This podcast is breath of f...

★★★★★

rmg39 2023/12/01

If you care about the Jewish world…

If you care about what’s happening in the Jewish world, this podcast is a must. Rabbi Hirsch explores important topics with brilliant, interesting gue...

★★★★★

A NYC fan 2023/04/16

Excellent conversations.

Most engaging. Happily shared. Ty!

★★★★★

Rabbi John Rosove 2022/07/29

A superb podcast

Rabbi Hirsch is a gifted interviewer and speaker and all of his guests so far are worth hearing. This is an excellent podcast and worth sharing with y...

★☆☆☆☆

ania480 2022/06/17

Not good

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