39 episodes

This podcast is not about Nice Jewish Girls. It’s about Jewish girls who are so much more than nice. It’s about journalists and authors, speechwriters and senators, prime ministers and rock stars. This podcast will redefine the way we see Jewish women—not as Jewish American Princesses, not as nags or klutzes, not as bossy or loud. As strong, as smart, as fearless. As Esthers, as Rachels, as Miriams. Every week, host Julia Jassey will be speaking to Jewish women who are breaking new ground and changing history.

Nice Jewish Girls Unpacked

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.6 • 25 Ratings

This podcast is not about Nice Jewish Girls. It’s about Jewish girls who are so much more than nice. It’s about journalists and authors, speechwriters and senators, prime ministers and rock stars. This podcast will redefine the way we see Jewish women—not as Jewish American Princesses, not as nags or klutzes, not as bossy or loud. As strong, as smart, as fearless. As Esthers, as Rachels, as Miriams. Every week, host Julia Jassey will be speaking to Jewish women who are breaking new ground and changing history.

    Introducing: Unpacking Israeli History, Season 4!

    Introducing: Unpacking Israeli History, Season 4!

    Nice Jewish Girls introduces another podcast from Unpacked: Unpacking Israeli History. Season 4 just launched, and we're running the first episode here, entitled Ma'alot: 30 Seconds That Devastated A Nation.

    It was supposed to be a fun field trip. A little celebration in honor of Israel’s 26th birthday. Over a hundred religious high school students, exploring northern Israel and sleeping under the stars. But the three Palestinian terrorists who sneaked in from Lebanon had other plans. This is the story of the Ma’alot massacre. It’s a story of horror and blood. But it’s also a story of hope and resistance. A reminder that every hour of our lives matters.

    • 26 min
    Introducing Jewish History Unpacked

    Introducing Jewish History Unpacked

    Nice Jewish Girls introduces another podcast from Unpacked: Jewish History Unpacked. Whoever said history was boring clearly never heard these stories Join hosts Yael and Schwab each week as they take a dive into some deep cuts of Jewish history. From the Jewish Da Vinci Code to mass suicide pacts, explore true stories that feel larger than life.
    This episode tells the story of Josephus Flavius. It's maybe one of the wildest characters in Jewish history, and that's saying something. That's largely because unlike most historians, he didn't just chronicle the story; as Yael tells Schwab in this week's episode, Josephus, or Yosef ben Matityahu, wrote himself into the story - and what a story it is. This week, we learn about Josephus and the siege of Yodfat, and they ask, what does it mean for us to write yourself into the story of Jewish history?

    • 39 min
    Introducing Unpacking Israeli History

    Introducing Unpacking Israeli History

    Nice Jewish Girls introduces another podcast from Unpacked: Unpacking Israeli History. Season 3 just launched, and we're running the first episode here, entitled Hebron: When Tensions Erupt.
     
    In the summer of 1929, Jews and Arabs alike found themselves caught in an unbearably bloody battle. The aftermath of a deadly riot showed the Jews of British Mandatory Palestine that the British couldn’t protect them, leading them to unite under the banner of Zionism. In this episode, Noam unpacks the 1929 Hebron Riots and considers why it may be considered “Year Zero” of the Arab-Israeli conflict.

    • 35 min
    Amy Albertson: Owning Your Identity

    Amy Albertson: Owning Your Identity

    This week, Julia sits down with Jewish advocate and influencer Amy Albertson. The two discuss the power and diversity of Jewish identity.

    • 28 min
    Dr. Sheila Nazarian: Hope and Survival

    Dr. Sheila Nazarian: Hope and Survival

    This week, Julia sits down with Emmy nominated and Board Certified Plastic Surgeon behind the hit Netflix show Skin Decision, Dr. Sheila Nazarian. The two discuss hope and Jewish survival.
    Listen to Dr. Nazarian's new podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-closet/id1661721192

    • 29 min
    Jordyn Tilchen: Jewish Activism

    Jordyn Tilchen: Jewish Activism

    This week, Julia sits down with Jordyn Tilchen, Jewish activist and entertainment editor. The two discuss Jewish activism and the power of comedy.

    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
25 Ratings

25 Ratings

KorimLiat ,

Intelligent and enriching, every time

Julia does a great job of bringing out meaningful insights and stories from amazing and inspiring Jewish women. Such a great find!

nazaninfromIrantehran ,

Disgusting

That was the worst title ,anyone could have given to this podcast!

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