Rabbi Mark Wildes, aka the millennial Rabbi, has spent the last two decades helping thousands of young Jews in NYC reconnect with meaning, community, and a Judaism that actually speaks to real life. Founder of Manhattan Jewish Experience and author of The Jewish Experience, he joins us to unpack what Jewish wisdom is really for — and why practice, ritual, and tradition hit different in a world that’s constantly shifting under our feet. Join us.

W: markwildes.com

W: jewishexperience.org

The Jewish Experience: Discovering the soul of Jewish thought and practice: https://a.co/d/6akHW5I

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We’re joined by Jeff Weiss, co-author of Fighting Back: Stan Andrews and the Birth of the Israeli Air Force — the riveting true story of an assimilated American Jew who rediscovered his identity by becoming one of Israel’s first fighter pilots in 1948. The prolific Jeff is also the founder of Stickers of Meaning, a powerful project preserving the personal mottos and messages of Israel’s fallen since October 7 — turning their words into lasting sources of inspiration and purpose for all of us. How can he help us unite the Jews? join us to find out.

W: stickersofmeaning.org

Book: fightingback.com

WHAT IS THEJEWFUNCTION - A 10min EXPLANATION

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Beyond music, Alan’s life’s work has been devoted to weaving together activism, artistry, and the law to spark meaningful change. He views both his creative work and his law degree as essential tools in his ongoing mission to make a difference in a world that is both beautiful and challenging.

Alan recently released a folk musical titled Sarah Arthur, the Spiritual Journey of a Jewish American Woman, a powerful blend of storytelling and song that explores themes of identity, resilience, and hope.

W: saraharthurproject.com

WHAT IS THEJEWFUNCTION - A 10min EXPLANATION

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SETH'S BOOK:

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Oded Nir was an Amsterdam-based chill out/ lounge/soulful/deep producer/remixer and the main man behind Suntree Records and Suntree Agency. But one day, he left it all behind and moved back to Israel. Why? How does it feel? Where is home? Where do we go from here? Join us.

עודד ניר ברשת

W: odednir.nl

FB: facebook.com/wddnyr.2025

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Virág Gulyás is a non-Jewish, Hungarian-born former EU diplomat who has become a prominent global activist and speaker against antisemitism. Her intriguing journey began from a background of casual antisemitism in post-communist Hungary to becoming a passionate, vocal advocate for Israel and the Jewish people. Known for her blog and movement "The Almost Jewish," Gulyás uses her surprising perspective to challenge stereotypes and fight Jew-hatred. Join us.

W: gulyasvirag.com

X: @vyrag

FB: facebook.com/thealmostjewish/

"Almost Jewish": blogs.timesofisrael.com/author/virag-gulyas/

WHAT IS THEJEWFUNCTION - A 10min EXPLANATION

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How does a migration lawyer from Boston end up in a Lebanese prison on suspicion of being an Israeli spy? Dan Brotman has traveled to nearly 90 countries, including Iran and Afghanistan, to document the lives of people and far-flung Jewish communities. He has spent time in South Africa and Canada and just recently decided to leave the U.S. because he feels that the political choice is now down to far right vs. far left. Join us.

WHAT IS THEJEWFUNCTION - A 10min EXPLANATION

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SETH'S BOOK:

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The 32-year-old Californian isn't Jewish – and didn't even grow up in a Jewish environment. His only connection to the Jewish people is through the man who raised him from age one, a Samoan, who instilled in him a love for the Jewish people. That's how's the story of Nick Matau, a former nuclear engineer and now a pro-Israel Tik-Tok sensation, begins. Join us.

WHAT IS THEJEWFUNCTION - A 10min EXPLANATION

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SETH'S BOOK:

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Jews are experts at social inclusion. Take Miryam Kabakov, an American Jewish social worker, editor and community organizer from St. Paul Minnesota. She is the Executive Director of Eshel, a national organization that supports and advocates for LGBTQ+ Orthodox Jews. What does it mean to advocate for LGBTQ+ Jews in the Orthodox space and, more importantly, how can that help and inspire the rest of us, to take on our sacred role and demonstrate to the world that we need to cover all of our differences with love? Join the live show.

WHAT IS THEJEWFUNCTION - A 10min EXPLANATION

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SETH'S BOOK:

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