On Unorthodox, Israeli Chef Eyal Shani, Israeli singer Yael Deckelbaum, and...
This week on Unorthodox, we’re celebrating 70 years of Israeli food, music, and culture in honor of Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s independence day. We check out the newest outpost of Israeli chef Eyal...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Question: Do Jews Prefer Aluminum Foil to Ziploc Bags?
Unorthodox, the world’s leading Jewish podcast, takes questions from its listeners about all aspects of Jewish life, from the religiously profound to the utterly inconsequential. Every week, we discuss...
View ArticleUnorthodox Ep. 133: Talking Natalie Portman, Jehovah's Witnesses, Italian...
This week on Unorthodox, Natalie Portman announces she won’t accept ‘Jewish Nobel Prize’ in Israel, plus Jewish artichoke drama in Italy. Our Jewish guest is Rachel Simmons, the author of Enough as She...
View ArticleOn Unorthodox, Senator Joe Lieberman and 'Intractable' Podcast Host Skyler Inman
This week on Unorthodox, we’re celebrating Lag Ba’Omer! Our Jewish guest is Senator Joe Lieberman, whose new book, With Liberty & Justice: The 50-Day Journey from Egypt to Sinai, highlights the...
View ArticleWho Would Joe Lieberman Vote for in 2020? Not Who You'd Think.
Joe Lieberman, the senator from Connecticut until 2013, has always been a coy mistress with his fellow Democrats, on most matters a staunch liberal, on foreign policy a sharp-feathered hawk, a good...
View ArticleAsk Unorthodox: What's the Perfect Jewish History Book?
Unorthodox, the world’s leading Jewish podcast, takes questions from its listeners about all aspects of Jewish life, from the religiously profound to the utterly inconsequential. Every week, we discuss...
View ArticleUnorthodox Ep. 135: Motherhood, Burgers, and Bacon, with Guests Peninah Lamm...
This week, a very unorthodox Mother’s Day episode of our podcast. Our Jewish guest is Peninah Lamm Kaplansky, who in 2015 wrote a candid and moving account of her miscarriage, at 21 weeks, and the need...
View ArticleThe Conversion Episode: Unorthodox Celebrates Shavuot with Listener Stories...
On Shavuot we read the Book of Ruth, which tells the story of Ruth, the first convert to Judaism, who ultimately becomes the great-grandmother of King David. In Ruth’s honor, this week we’re talking...
View ArticleAsk Unorthodox: Should I Change My Name?
Unorthodox, the world’s leading Jewish podcast, takes questions from its listeners about all aspects of Jewish life, from the religiously profound to the utterly inconsequential. Every week, we discuss...
View ArticleUnorthodox Ep. 137: Yossi Klein Halevi's 'Letters to My Palestinian...
This week on Unorthodox, Liel prepares for his role as honorary grand marshal at New York City’s Celebrate Israel Parade on June 3. Our Jewish guest is Yossi Klein Halevi, senior fellow at the Shalom...
View ArticleAsk Unorthodox: Why Do Jews Interrupt Each Other So Much?
Unorthodox, the world’s leading Jewish podcast, takes questions from its listeners about all aspects of Jewish life, from the religiously profound to the utterly inconsequential. Every week, we discuss...
View ArticleAsk Unorthodox: What Blessing Should I Read at My Daughter's Interfaith,...
Unorthodox, Tablet’s weekly podcast, takes questions from its listeners about all aspects of Jewish life, from the religiously profound to the utterly inconsequential. Every week, we discuss one of...
View ArticleUnorthodox Remembers Philip Roth
Philip Roth died on May 22, 2018, and we wanted to bring you a few pieces while you wait for our next episode. First up, Mark Oppenheimer visits The Gist to talk with host Mike Pesca about Roth’s place...
View ArticleUnorthodox Ep. 138: Ruby Namdar on 'The Ruined House'; Taffy Brodesser-Akner...
This week on Unorthodox, Liel’s still wearing his grand marshal sash from the Celebrate Israel parade. For our first book-club episode, we talk to Israeli-born writer Ruby Namdar about his ambitious...
View ArticleAsk Unorthodox: What to Do About That Mezuzah?
Unorthodox, the world’s leading Jewish podcast, takes questions from its listeners about all aspects of Jewish life, from the religiously profound to the utterly inconsequential. Every week, we discuss...
View ArticleUnorthodox Ep. 139: Bruce Lee's Jewish Ancestry, Orthodox Rabbi Mike...
This week on Unorthodox, we’ve got a lot going on. We talk to Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, the newly minted scholar in residence for trans and queer Jewish studies at CBST, the world’s largest LGBTQ...
View ArticleIntroducing Unorthodox, Tablet's New Podcast
I’m excited to announce that Tablet’s newest podcast, Unorthodox, is premiering next week as part of Slate’s Panoply network. Hosted by our editor-at-large Mark Oppenheimer and featuring senior writer...
View ArticleSandler vs. Samberg: Tablet's Unorthodox Podcast, Ep. 1
Unorthodox, Tablet’s newest podcast, is officially here. Part of Slate’s Panoply network, Unorthodox is a smart, fresh, fun take on Jewish news and culture. The podcast is hosted by editor-at-large...
View ArticleIntroducing Tablet's Newest Podcast, Unorthodox, a Fresh Take on Jewish News...
First there was Vox Tablet. Then there was Israel Story. Now, we are excited to present Unorthodox, Tablet’s newest podcast and part of Slate’s Panoply network. Hosted by Tablet Editor-at-Large Mark...
View ArticleReturn of the Shiksa: Unorthodox Episode 2, featuring Simon Doonan and Hilary...
It’s Thursday, which means the latest episode of Unorthodox is here. Tablet’s newest podcast, part of Slate’s Panoply network, is a smart, fresh, fun take on Jewish news and culture. (If you missed our...
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