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People Jew Wanna Know

People Jew Wanna Know

Welcome to People Jew Wanna Know, a podcast sharing stories of remarkable Jewish people! Hosted by Margarita Lyadova, each episode features conversations with interesting Jewish guests of today and historical figures who’ve shaped Jewish culture and identity. Together, we seek answers to today"s essential questions facing the Jewish people. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @peoplejewwannaknow for extras, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss

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00:48:49

What Brings Jews Back, And What Pushes Them Away -...

People Jew Wanna Know ·

2026/03/25

Rabbi Mark Wildes of Manhattan Jewish Experience (MJE) joins Margarita to reflect on the debate from the People Jew Wanna Know 2 Year Anniversary Party, talk all things Kiruv, and discuss how young adults make sense of Judaism. Check out MJE at www.jewishexperience.org and follow them on Instagram @mjexperience and @rabbiwildes . Buy Rabbi Wildes' book The Jewish Experience Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda 05:03 How MJE came

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01:04:03

Bellamy Bellucci - The World Is Not Coming to Save You

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2026/03/18

Bellamy Bellucci is a sharp, self-aware Jewish activist who doesn’t shy away from calling herself “very insane” while asking some of the hardest questions facing our community today.In this episode, we learn about her incredible story straddling various identities - South-African, trans, Jewish, professional dancer, what can't she be? We discuss the wins & misses of Jewish activism, Bellamy's reflections on life post- Oct 7th and her recent Aliyah to Israel. Follow Bellamy Bellucci on

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00:45:26

Fleur Hassan-Nahoum - On Women, Power, & Zionism

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2026/03/11

Fleur Hassan‑Nahoum is an Israeli politician, policymaker, and diplomat currently serving as Israel’s Special Envoy for Trade & Innovation and Secretary‑General of Kol Israel in the World Zionist Congress, after completing her tenure as Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem. This episode is a communications masterclass, full of interesting learnings from Fleur's career, her take on the future of Israel, and what it takes to be a successful female leader. Follow Fleur on Instagram @fleurhassann and check

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00:43:47

How To Tell Stories About War - Daniel Finkelman &...

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2026/03/04

HBO's One Day In October Co Creator and Producer Daniel Finkelman & Producer Chaya Amor, reconnect with Margarita to discuss the lasting impact of the show & their experience working closely with Oct 7th survivors along with Director and Co-creator Oded Davidoff and Producers Lee Kuperman and Aviv Ben Shlush. Finding a way to make art from trauma is no easy feat, and this episode will open your eyes to how integral storytelling is in times of war.Watch One Day In October on HBO Max and

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00:49:42

Born to Debate, Chose To Do Naked Comedy - Omry Hananya

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2026/02/25

Traveling by plane, train, and carrier pigeon, comedian Omry Hananya joins People Jew Wanna Know to talk about his unusual upbringing, serving in the IDF, being a professional debater, and how all of that led him to comedy. Follow Omry on Instagram @the_angry_prophet and @omry_hananya_ Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda02:30 A bumpy beginning 05:15 Omry's upbringing & path to comedy 09:20 Omry's debate career 14:10 How

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01:08:35

Live Taping: 2 Year Anniversary Event!

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2026/02/22

Inspired by the book The Condition of Jewish Belief, this first-of-its-kind event brings together 4 Rabbis from different Jewish movements for a bold public discussion—and likely some debate—on the most pressing questions facing Jews today:What are the most urgent spiritual or moral questions facing Jews today?What should be the relationship between the Jewish diaspora and Jewish Israelis?In what ways do you see Zionism evolving—or needing to evolve?Support our work:

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00:43:46

Shabbat Schmooze: Ben Rozenshteyn

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2026/02/20

Bonus episode featuring Ben Rozenshteyn, co-owner of Suka Sushi and the entrepreneur behind Immunohealth and Normopharm. You will learn a ton about food insensitivity & welllness in this episode, as well as what it takes to run a viral sushi shop in Manhattan. Follow Suka Sushi on IG @sukasuhi_ny and Ben Rozenshteyn @rozen_ben Check out Immunohealth at www.immunohealth.com Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknow

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00:45:43

Your Unhinged Is My Success — CEO of Lifeway, Julie...

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2026/02/18

Julie Smolyansky is the immigrant founder and CEO of Lifeway Kefir, who turned a family business into a category-defining wellness brand—and did a some truly unhinged things along the way to make it work. In this episode, we talk about our shared Russian-speaking Jewish heritage, grit, raising kids while scaling a company, and how Julie thinks about Jewish leadership and antisemitism today. Follow Julie Smolyansky on Instagram @juliesmolyansky and check out Lifeway Kefir wherever you buy your

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00:53:31

What Happens When Dating Apps Don’t Work - Adam...

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2026/02/11

Adam Cohen-Aslatei — CEO of Three Day Rule and founder of the anti-superficial dating app S’More — joins People Jew Wanna Know to talks all things modern dating, why dating apps have failed us and how matchmaking and AI can save us. Together, we discuss how women need to get over their fear of men's heights, the psychology of dating and Materialists. Follow Adam on Instagram at @adamaslatei and Three Day Rule @threedayrule. Get matched to the love of your life at www.threedayrule.comSupport our

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00:52:08

What Art Museums Leave Out - Beatrice Levine

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2026/02/04

Beatrice Levine, art historian, digital creator and graduate student pulls back the curtain on the art world - from Nazi-era restitution and Jewish art history to why museums are inherently political spaces. We talk art scandals, post-Oct 7th art, and what it's like for her to manage some of the most influential Jewish pages on social media. Follow Beatrice on Instagram @culturequota and subscribe to her Substack: https://culturequota.substack.com/Support our work:

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00:50:49

Benji Rosenzweig - Storied, Not Scared

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2026/01/28

Benji Rosenzweig - founder of Storied, special needs dad advocate, sobriety advocate, and proud Jewish atheist—joins People Jew Wanna Know for a conversation about parenting, faith, music, and Jewish continuity.What do people get wrong about special needs parenting? Why does Holocaust-centered Jewish education fall short? What do the Beatles have to do with Jewish contribution to music? All of this we discuss in the episode we jokingly describe as "fitting 10lbs of sh*t in a 5lb bag."

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00:46:51

The Path To Conscious Content - Becky Tahel

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2026/01/21

Why be Jewish at all? Becky Tahel, writer, filmmaker, and conscious content creator helps us scratch the surface on this question. In this episode, Becky reflects on her vibrant creative career, the personal 180 that led her toward more intentional work, and what it really looks like to shift from living in your head to following your heart. We also talk about her documentary on Jewish intermarriage!Follow @beckytahel on Instagram to keep up with her work.Support our work:

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00:55:34

Let Me Tell You Why Everyone Knows Jeremy Jacobowitz

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2026/01/14

Jeremy Jacobowitz is a New York–based content creator who is best known for his food reviews and iconic tagline - "Let Me Tell You Why." Margarita and Jeremy discuss why he chose to vote for Mamdani, what he makes of his 10+ year career, and how he's continuously evolving and improving as a content creator. Follow Jeremy online at @jeremyjacobowitz.Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda03:04 Reflecting on 10 years of

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00:53:57

Noam Bardin - If There's A Will, There's A Waze

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2026/01/07

This week, Margarita sits down with Noam Bardin, the former Waze CEO whose ideas reshaped how the world moves. From his time serving in Gaza to the scrappy early days of Waze, Noam brings sharp opinions, unexpected stories, and a clarity that only comes from building something truly legendary. We also talk about the costs of scale, the limits of big tech, and why where you work is ultimately a moral choice.Follow Noam on LinkedIn - Noam BardinSupport our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat

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00:57:11

The Jewish Dating Game Debrief With Linnea Sage

People Jew Wanna Know ·

2025/12/31

Linnea Sage is the creator and host of The Jewish Dating Game, a live matchmaking show blending comedy, culture, and real connection. We talk about her path from voice acting to matchmaking, what she’s learned about modern dating, the AI lawsuit involving her and her partner Paul, and—yes—Margarita’s own appearance on the show.Follow @thejewishdatinggame on Instagram and visit www.thejewishdatinggame.com to see what they’re building next.Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We

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00:31:31

Shabbat Schmooze: Shimon Raskin

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2025/12/26

Bonus episode featuring Shimon Raskin, an entrepreneur in the college sponsorship and fraternity scene, and a Russian-speaking Jewish content creator with over 100,000 followers on TikTok. This is a real schmooze of an episode. Lighthearted, fun, and inspiring, Shimon and Margarita bond over their shared heritage. Follow Shimon on Instagram & TikTok @shimon_raskinSupport our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda02:06 How Shimon went viral

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00:37:32

Press Play with Chantae Vetrice

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2025/12/24

Margarita sits down with Chantae Vetrice, a singer-songwriter and Black Jewish artist, to hear how her music and Jewish identity have evolved over time. Chantae traces how Judaism entered her life, how October 7 reshaped her experience as an artist, and what’s fueling the new music she’s about to release. In this fun, fast-paced episode, Chantae gives us an inside look at her creative process, reflects on a defining moment in her career, and shares the message she hopes Jewish listeners will take

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01:02:41

The Bottom Line with Ariella Noveck

People Jew Wanna Know ·

2025/12/17

Margarita talks with journalist and media strategist Ariella Noveck, co-founder of BottomLine Media and Shield Communications PR. Ariella shares her path from chef school to newsrooms, her work after October 7 helping hostage families get airtime, and why journalism is struggling in today’s media ecosystem. We dig into citizen journalism, AI tools for reporters, and her top advice for Jews navigating media appearances. Follow Ariella on on Instagram @AriellaNoveck.Support our work:

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00:13:59

One Day In October - Bonus Episode

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2025/12/12

By popular request, here’s a bonus episode featuring highlights from our December 3rd One Day In October screening and moderated panel event. In this episode, you’ll hear from Oct. 7th survivor Sabine Taasa.Sabine Taasa is a French-Israeli survivor from the Israeli community of Netiv HaAsara, where her husband, Gil, and eldest son, Or, were murdered on Oct. 7th. She has since become a prominent advocate, sharing her family's story internationally, including speaking at the United Nations and

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00:33:21

In A Pickle? Try Satire - Ryan Turkienicz, The Daily...

People Jew Wanna Know ·

2025/12/10

What started as a satirical page run by 2 brothers has grown into a sharp, witty voice in the Jewish community. Ryan Turkienicz of The Daily Brine shares what’s brined his brain this year, the team's approach to satire, and why honesty matters more than Hasbara. Follow The Daily Brine on Instagram and TikTok ⁨@DailyBrine⁩ and read their writing at www.dailybrine.com Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda02:00 How 2 brothers

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