In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch

Stephen Wise Free Synagogue
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Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations unpacking current events through the lens of Jewish wisdom and values. Unbound by politics and untethered by party lines, Ammi and his distinguished guests discuss everything from foreign affairs and antisemitism to politics and pop culture. This show is recorded from New York’s Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, a historic Reform congregation deeply rooted in liberalism, support for Israel and social justice.

  1. Jonah Platt

    DEC 18

    Jonah Platt

    Since the October 7th attacks, Broadway-trained actor, singer and writer Jonah Platt has emerged as one of the Jewish people’s most compelling advocates. His work exploring Jewish identity, Israel, antisemitism and pop culture gives us the confidence and pride to stand up for who we are. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations

    59 min
  2. Jonathan Greenblatt

    DEC 4

    Jonathan Greenblatt

    Whether it's conspiracy theories about “space lasers” or the moral equivocation between Zionist Jews and the protestors screaming at them outside their synagogue, antisemitism is going mainstream. Jonathan Greenblatt returns to discuss the forces threatening American Jewish life — and how the ADL plans to stay vigilant as New York prepares for four years under Zohran Mamdani’s mayoralty. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations

    1h 4m
  3. Jonathan Freedland

    NOV 20

    Jonathan Freedland

    On September 10, 1943, a group of anti-Nazi German aristocrats gathered for an afternoon tea party. Little did they know that one of them was about to betray the others to the Gestapo... Award-winning author and columnist Jonathan Freedland discusses his new book "The Traitors Circle" and examines the ways faith, conviction and courage inspire great acts of resistance. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations

    50 min
  4. Barak Ravid

    NOV 6

    Barak Ravid

    Axios global affairs analyst Barak Ravid unpacks the war that reoriented Israel's security, political, and moral posture — and explores the uneasy question of what comes next… Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations

    52 min
  5. Sarah Hurwitz

    OCT 23

    Sarah Hurwitz

    While in her mid-30s, former Obama speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz discovered the wisdom of the Jewish tradition she'd written off. In her latest book, she confronts the ways American culture, antisemitism and the challenges of our times distort Jewish identity — and she calls on young Jews to reclaim it with pride. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations

    47 min
  6. Yaakov Katz

    OCT 9

    Yaakov Katz

    It's been two years since the Oct. 7 attacks, and — in the absence of an official state commission of inquiry — the best understanding we have of how Hamas was able to surprise the Middle East’s most powerful military comes from former Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief Yaakov Katz and his new book… Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations

    1h 3m
  7. Cochav Elkayam-Levy

    SEP 25

    Cochav Elkayam-Levy

    The founder of Israel's Civil Commission on October 7th Crimes Against Women and Children, Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy coined the novel term "kinocide" to describe Hamas's uniquely evil and systematic abuse of Israeli families. The winner of the 2024 Israel Prize, Dr. Elkayam-Levy helps us understand the extent of our enemy's calculated brutality — and why the international community abandoned Israel in its darkest hour. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations

    48 min
  8. Scott Stringer

    JUN 19

    Scott Stringer

    As part of our NYC Mayoral Forum, Democratic candidate Scott Stringer joins Rabbi Ammi Hirsch to discuss his Jewish values and his commitment to Zionism and to share his vision for a more affordable and better-run New York City. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/in-these-times-with-rabbi-ammi-hirsch/donations

    48 min
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Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations unpacking current events through the lens of Jewish wisdom and values. Unbound by politics and untethered by party lines, Ammi and his distinguished guests discuss everything from foreign affairs and antisemitism to politics and pop culture. This show is recorded from New York’s Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, a historic Reform congregation deeply rooted in liberalism, support for Israel and social justice.

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