Best David Rabin Podcasts (2026)

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Community Watch & Comment - Tuesday - Tuesday, January 6, 2026 6:04

4h ago6:04

6:04

David Rabin & Janna Parker

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When Stress Cracks You Open | Dr. Aditi Nerurkar 42:53

2d ago42:53

42:53

Happy New Year! One week into 2026 and we’re already firing on all cylinders. So let’s kick it off with some destress tools to keep us all cool as cucumbers when things get spicy. 🥒😅🌶️ This week we sit down with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, physician, Harvard Medical School faculty member, and author of The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain for Less Stress and Mo…

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Reporting on Antisemitism When No One Wants to Listen — with Jesse Brown 51:22

4d ago51:22

51:22

Who pays the price for identifying antisemitism? In this episode of Identity/Crisis, Yehuda Kurtzer speaks with journalist and Canadaland host Jesse Brown about his recent series What Is Happening Here and his decision to investigate the rise of anti-Zionism and antisemitism in Canada. Together, they examine why media and political institutions hav…

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Community Watch & Comment - Tuesday - Tuesday, December 30, 2025 1:00:05

7d ago1:00:05

1:00:05

David Rabin & Janna Parker

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Live at Vilna Shul: Harvard, Leadership, and Free Speech – with Alan Garber 46:03

11d ago46:03

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Why have universities become flashpoints for broader cultural and political battles and what can higher education do to repair a fractured public sphere? In a conversation recorded live at the Vilna Shul in Boston, Yehuda Kurtzer and Harvard president Alan Garber reflect on leadership in a moment of crisis—exploring free speech and protest, institu…

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Community Watch & Comment - Tuesday - Tuesday, December 23, 2025 1:00:12

15d ago1:00:12

1:00:12

David Rabin & Janna Parker

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How Americans Reshaped Israeli Judaism — with Adam Ferziger 50:41

18d ago50:41

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How do ideas travel—and what happens when they cross borders? In this episode of Identity/Crisis, Yehuda Kurtzer sits down with author and historian Adam Ferziger to explore how liberal and moderate forms of Judaism, forged in North America, took root in Israel and helped shape a distinctly Israeli religious center. Drawing on Ferziger's new book A…

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Community Watch & Comment - Tuesday - Tuesday, December 16, 2025 1:00:05

24d ago1:00:05

1:00:05

David Rabin & Janna Parker

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Christmastime for the Jews (Re-Release) 59:24

23d ago59:24

59:24

This episode was originally released on December 24, 2024 The relegation of Hanukkah merchandise to a tiny corner of the grocery aisle can cause Jews to feel excluded or marginalized by the Christmas holiday season. But the impact of Jews on the history and culture of secularized Christmas is deeper than you might think. In this exciting Yuletide e…

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The Science of Feeling Dead Inside with Dr. Corey Keyes 1:07:03

25d ago1:07:03

1:07:03

What if you’re not burned out, not clinically depressed, and nothing in your life is falling apart—but you still feel numb, empty, or like you’re just going through the motions? In this episode, sociologist and mental health researcher Dr. Corey Keyes explains the science behind that feeling, and why he calls it “languishing.” We dig into how our c…

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Can the Jewish Big Tent Hold After October 7? with Yehuda Kurtzer and Claire Sufrin 55:00

1M ago55:00

55:00

What does it take to rebuild Jewish community after two years of trauma and division? On this special episode of Identity/Crisis, Senior Editor Claire Sufrin turns the tables and interviews Yehuda Kurtzer about his article in the newest issue of Sources: A Journal of Jewish Ideas, where he unpacks why communities need clearer values and a renewed e…

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What Broke the Black–Jewish Alliance? with Terrence Johnson 52:55

1M ago52:55

52:55

What does it take for Black–Jewish partnerships to flourish in a moment of rising fear, political polarization, and mutual misunderstanding? On this episode of Identity/Crisis, Yehuda Kurtzer and scholar Terrence Johnson discuss the stories we carry — about vulnerability, power, Israel, America, and identity — and why they often fail to translate a…

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Covenant, Compromise, Sacrifice, and Kindness (Re-Release) 49:08

2M ago49:08

49:08

This episode was originally released on Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 This political moment may cause American Jews to ask: “Where have we seen this before?” In this episode recorded live in NYC, Yehuda Kurtzer challenges the impulse to reach backwards for old frameworks to describe our current situation, and instead offers a vision for a new era in…

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Carlson, Fuentes, and the New/Old Antisemitism – with Yair Rosenberg 54:30

2M ago54:30

54:30

Why are conspiracy theories about Jews surging in the American mainstream — and why are so many young Americans embracing them? In this episode of Identity/Crisis, Yehuda Kurtzer and Yair Rosenberg, staff writer at The Atlantic, unpack how Tucker Carlson’s platforming ofNick Fuentes reveals a broader ecosystem of digital extremism and populist poli…

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How to Find a Calling That Feeds You | Chela Davison 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

This week we’re hanging with our friend Chela Davison — facilitator, sacred mischief maker, former master coach, and writer of the Substack, Wisdotainment. She brings her trademark mix of depth and irreverence to the question of what it means to live a “regenerative calling”, a purposeful life that actually feeds you instead of wringing you dry. Ch…

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Israel 2026: The Next Elections and What’s at Stake – with Tani Frank 44:52

2M ago44:52

44:52

What’s next for Israel’s democracy after years of polarization, war, and political stagnation? In this episode of Identity/Crisis, Yehuda Kurtzer talkswith Tani Frank, Director of the Center for Judaism and State Policy atthe Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, about Israel’s rapidly changingpolitical landscape ahead of the 2026 elections. They …

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Rabin, Oslo, and the Road Not Taken — with Yossi Beilin 45:46

2M ago45:46

45:46

Thirty years after the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, Yehuda Kurtzer speakswith Yossi Beilin, one of the architects of the Oslo Accords, about thenight that changed Israel forever. Together they revisit Rabin’s legacy, therise of extremism that followed, and ask: what will it take to revive the hopeof peace? We're grateful to the Charles H. Revson…

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Decoding Human Behavior: The Science of How We Show Up with Shaun Dyke 56:35

2M ago56:35

56:35

What if there really was an owner’s manual for being human? In this episode, Chris sits down with one of the top executive coaches in the country Shaun Dyke, to reveal the models that billion-dollar leaders use to understand people, motivate change, and create results. They unpack the hidden psychology behind your reactions, relationships, and resu…

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The Jewish Paradoxes of Zohran Mamdani — with Howard Wolfson 45:34

2M ago45:34

45:34

What does Zohran Mamdani’s rise reveal about the shifting power, politics, and identity of New York City’s Jews? As New York stands on the verge of electing its first anti-Zionist mayor, on Identity/Crisis, Yehuda Kurtzer and political strategist Howard Wolfson explore what happens when the Jewish community, who once defined New York’s political ce…

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Good Vibrations: Can tech train us to feel safe?| Dr. David Rabin 50:13

3M ago50:13

50:13

We chase healing in all directions: therapy, breathwork, cold plunges, maybe a lil microdosing… but what if all your nervous system is asking for is a safe place to land? This week, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. David Rabin joins us to talk about how safety is the foundation of healing. His research explores how vibration, touch, and rhythm c…

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Live with Abigail Pogrebin: Holding Hope During a Fragile Peace 59:35

3M ago59:35

59:35

Last week on the Jewish Broadcasting Network, Shalom Hartman Institute presidents Yehuda Kurtzer and Donniel Hartman joined journalist Abigail Pogrebin for a live conversation reflecting on this pivotal moment: the immense Israeli public effort to bring the hostages home, the roles of Trump and Netanyahu in current and future politics, and the duel…

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Monstrosity with David Race Ep 40 - Actress Morgan Fairchild, and a Paranormal artist 54:10

3M ago54:10

54:10

Legendary Actress Morgan Fairchild Answers Great Questions! You have never heard Morgan Fairchild answer these questions. David Race gets inside stories about things no one else ever asked her about. Not Johnny, Lettermen, Stern, Kimmel, no one. Then we have a sketch artist and author on the show, who gets permission from ghosts and other paranorma…

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Feeling Guilty for Hating Your Job? Here’s the Real Problem with Malissa Clark 53:13

3M ago53:13

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If you’ve ever felt guilty for resenting your job—even one you worked hard to get—you’re not alone. In this episode, psychologist and author Dr. Malissa Clark breaks down why burnout and dissatisfaction aren’t always about hours worked, and why our relationship with work is more complicated than we think. We explore the hidden forces that keep us “…

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Staying Human in the Age of AI — with David Zvi Kalman 53:46

3M ago53:46

53:46

At a time of unprecedented leaps in technology and ethical questions about artificial intelligence, one scholar seeks answers from an unlikely source — ancient Jewish wisdom. In this episode of Identity/Crisis, Yehuda Kurtzer talks with technology guru, Hartman scholar, and founding Identity/Crisis Producer David Zvi Kalman about the religious and …

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Reclaim Your Mind: Attention Activism in the Digital Age | Jay Vidyarthi 54:24

3M ago54:24

54:24

How do we stay aware in a world designed to steal our attention? This week, we sit down with Jay Vidyarthi — designer, tech founder, meditation teacher, and author of Reclaim Your Mind: Seven Strategies to Enjoy Tech Mindfully — to explore what it means to live mindfully with technology instead of fighting against it. We look at how our phones, app…

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Fighting Holocaust Fatigue — with Anita Friedman 44:29

3M ago44:29

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What is at stake when Holocaust memory fades—or worse, loses its relevance? This week on Identity/Crisis, Yehuda Kurtzer speaks with Anita Friedman —daughter of survivors, renowned educator, and executive producer of the new film Among Neighbors — about the future of Holocaust education, thedangers of “Holocaust fatigue,” and how storytelling can h…

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Yehuda Kurtzer on Arc: The Podcast 1:13:11

3M ago1:13:11

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In this episode of Arc: The Podcast, Mark Oppenheimer sits down with Yehuda Kurtzer to discuss the aesthetics of yarmulkas, the crisis facing clergy-members, and how the war in Israel is changing American Jewry. You can now sponsor an episode of Identity/Crisis. Click HERE to learn more. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST FOR MORE HARTMAN IDEAS…

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Sex: The Final Frontier of Authenticity | Dr. Juliana Hauser 50:50

4M ago50:50

50:50

When it comes to “getting to know ourselves,” we talk about mindfulness, creativity, career… basically everything except sex. But as Dr. Juliana Hauser argues, sexuality might be the most direct doorway into who we really are. In this episode, she takes us past the performance of “being sexy” into the raw territory of authenticity, agency, and conn…

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God as King in an Age of Authoritarianism – with Ethan Tucker 51:44

4M ago51:44

51:44

What happens when the words we pray clash with the values we hold? Just in time for the High Holidays, this week on Identity/Crisis Yehuda Kurtzer speaks with Ethan Tucker, president of Hadar and co-author of Gender Equality and Prayer in Jewish Law, about what it means to pray ancient words in a world shaped by present fears and political tensions…

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Why You’re Not As Creative As You Think and How to Actually Change That with Zorana Pringle 58:00

4M ago58:00

58:00

Think you’re a creative person? Think again. In this episode, psychologist and author Dr. Zorana Pringle explains why most of us are far less creative than we believe—and what to do about it. We explore why great ideas often die before they ever get started, how fear disguises itself as perfectionism, and why creativity has more to do with action t…

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What is Netanyahu Doing? with Michael Koplow 41:49

4M ago41:49

41:49

Does Benjamin Netanyahu need Hamas — and even this war —for political survival? This week on Identity/Crisis, following Israel’s puzzling strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar, Yehuda Kurtzer and Michael Koplow, Chief PolicyOfficer at Israel Policy Forum, try to get inside Netanyahu’s head and understand the ways in which he and Hamas may be inextricabl…

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The Unapologetic Jewish Story — with Sarah Hurwitz 51:19

4M ago51:19

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What does it mean to reclaim the Jewish story in an era of shame, assimilation, and contested narratives? On this episode of Identity/Crisis, host Yehuda Kurtzer speaks with author Sarah Hurwitz about her new book, As a Jew, her journey from superficial Jewish identity to deeper engagement with Jewish tradition, and why knowledge and countercultura…

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