Tablet Studios
From weekly series examining unique angles on Jews’ place in the world, to inquiries into the details of Jewish text and tradition, Tablet Studios podcasts bring you insight and inspiration for the modern-day Jew. Our shows include How to Be a Jew, Unorthodox, Rootless, Re-Form, and more to come.
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The Name Game: Ep. 370
The truth behind Jewish name changes at Ellis Island, plus a preview of a new Tablet podcast
45 min
152
Eyes on the Prize: Ep. 369
Ep. 369: Heading ‘Across the JEW.S.A.’ to Deadwood, South Dakota, plus Antonio Pagliarulo on the evil eye, and JCC Krakow’s Jonathan Ornstein on Jewish life in Poland today
82 min
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Coronation Cholent: Ep. 368
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis; plus ‘The Best Advice Show’ host Zak Rosen; exploring the archive of the National Library of Israel
77 min
154
Bubble Trouble: Ep. 367
Comedian Alex Edelman on his show ‘Just for Us’ heading to Broadway, and sportswriter Will Leitch on fatherhood and Little League
83 min
155
Stepping Out: Ep. 366
Comedian Modi on ‘moshiach energy’ and coming out, and Father James Martin on addressing LGBTQ issues within the Catholic Church
51 min
156
All That Jazz: Ep. 365
Producer David Cowan on the film ‘Afghan Dreamers,’ and a trip across the JEW.S.A. to New Orleans for Jazz Fest Shabbat
69 min
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Unorthodox 2.0: Ep. 364
Welcoming our new co-host Joshua Malina; plus interviews with ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ producer Aaron Saidman and ‘Leopoldstadt’ actor Aaron Neil
79 min
158
The Conversion Episode, 2023: Ep. 363
Celebrating Shavuot by honoring all of our Jewish journeys
59 min
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The Long Game: Ep. 362
Rabbi Ari Lamm on spirituality in the NBA Playoffs; journalist Gabby Deutch on a Jewish cold case; and an up-close look at Maimonides’ 12th-century manuscripts
61 min
160
The Maine Event: Ep. 361
Nosh with Tash’s Natasha Feldman ‘The Dinner Party Project,’ and a trip Across the Jew.S.A. to Portland, Maine
73 min
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The Final Fribble: Ep. 360
Celebrating outgoing host Mark Oppenheimer with laughs, 90s nostalgia, and a trip to Friendly’s
62 min
162
Coming Home: Ep. 359
Jonathan Rosen on ‘The Best Minds;’ a visit to Armenia; and a look at the history of Zionism on Israel’s 75th birthday
85 min
163
Listen and Learn: Ep. 358
Podcast macher Arielle Nissenblatt, Andrea Wakefield on Italian-American cooking in Delaware, and a look inside the National Library of Israel’s collection
70 min
164
Passover 101: Ep. 357
Everything you need to pull off a meaningful and memorable Seder
72 min
165
Across the Jew.S.A: Louisville, Kentucky: Ep. 356
The bourbon industry’s surprising Jewish history, plus a ‘Seinfeld’ connection and much more
36 min
166
In Bloom: Ep. 355
Chanie Apfelbaum on her new kosher cookbook; celebrating baseball’s Opening Day with Zack Hample; and a new project from one of our hosts
65 min
167
Sesame Shtisel: Ep. 354
Grover does Passover, plus Ruth Markel on trauma and grandparent alienation, and Indian comedian Zarna Garg on learning from the Jews
69 min
168
Bunny Business: Ep. 353
Hen Mazzig on fighting antisemitism online and Gabriel Said Reynolds on teaching about Islam on YouTube
55 min
169
Tuning In: Ep. 352
Jeremy Dauber on Jewish comedy and Mel Brooks, and Clueless’s Elisa Donovan on her acting—and writing—career
79 min
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The Whole Megillah: Ep. 351
Rethinking Purim, plus a visit to Shemesh Farms in Malibu, CA
60 min
171
Threading the Needle: Ep. 350
Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis on Jesuitical and Lent and traveling across the JEW.S.A. to Seattle
73 min
172
New Wave: Ep. 349
David Sax on ‘The Future Is Analog’ and William Finnegan on surfing
63 min
173
Us People: Ep. 348
Author Gabrielle Zevin on ‘Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow’ and a spirited discussion about Netflix’s You People
64 min
174
Reading Together: Ep. 347
Bill Deresiewicz on ‘The End of Solitude’ and audiobook narrator Julia Whelan on ‘Thank You For Listening’
56 min
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Memories, Revisited: Ep. 346
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, stories of survival, Jewish pride, and a baby naming to remember
65 min