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  • Is Antisemitism On Campus As Bad As It Seems?

    October 21, 2026 · 43 min

    In the aftermath of October 7th, our feeds were filled with reports of antisemitism at Columbia and UCLA, among other colleges. But are these schools part of a broader trend, or merely outliers that received outsize attention? In this…

  • On East Of Eden, Dinner With God, And Ambition

    October 14, 2026 · 47 min

    Is ambition a virtue that allows us to reach our full potential? Or is it a trap that leaves us dissatisfied and burnt out? With Florence Pugh starring in a new Netflix adaptation of Noam's favorite book (East Of Eden), it seems like a…

  • Are We As Divided As We Think? Reflections On October 7th

    October 7, 2026 · 37 min

    In the immediate aftermath of October 7th, 2023, there were incredible signs of unity within and alongside the Jewish people. But there were also moments of profound division. Three years later, how has this infamous date--and the…

  • How Mikey Greenblatt Turns Hate Into "Jewish Fan Mail"

    September 30, 2026 · 42 min

    Antisemitism on social media seems worse than ever. Scrolling through Instagram, X, or TikTok is enough to make any Jewish person hyperventilate. But are things as bad in real life as they are on the internet? And if not, how can we learn…

  • What Does It Mean To Be "Happy?"

    September 23, 2026 · 34 min

    In an era where we're more stressed, more depressed, and more isolated than we've ever been, what will it take to feel that elusive thing called "happiness?" How will we know when we've found it? This week, Mijal and Noam are doing a deep…

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  • Olga Namer: A Modern-Day Mrs. Maisel

    September 16, 2026 · 38 min

    Olga Namer grew up in a Syrian Jewish Orthodox community and got married at the age of 18. Two years later, she was divorced and heartbroken. That could have been the end of her story. Instead, she turned tragedy into opportunity, pursuing…

  • Why Is It So Hard To Admit When We're Wrong?

    September 9, 2026 · 46 min

    In an era where public figures double down instead of apologizing, and social media puts our every word under the microscope, saying "I'm sorry" feels scarier than ever. So what can help us conquer that fear? In this episode, Noam and…

  • Can Israelis And Palestinians Ever Live In Peace? With Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib

    September 2, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

    Will the war ever truly come to an end? Can two populations with so much pain find common ground? Or is the hurt too deep, too vast to overcome? There are no questions more urgent than these, and there is no better guest to wonder with…

  • Revisiting The Future Of Judaism With Rabbi Avi Killip

    August 26, 2026 · 37 min

    This fall, Mijal and Noam are thinking of the big questions that the High Holy Days can bring with them. We're off this week, so it seemed like a good time to revisit a discussion with Rabbi Avi Killip, who has big questions of her own…

  • Is The Middle East Finally Ready To Accept Israel? With Jason Isaacson

    August 19, 2026 · 35 min

    As threats to Jews spike around the globe, there's a part of the world with a brighter outlook--and it's not where you'd expect. This week, Noam and Mijal are joined by Jason Isaacson, the Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer for the…

  • Maytal Kowalski Is Having Tough Conversations With Canadian Jews

    August 12, 2026 · 52 min

    As antisemitism has exploded in Canada, debate has raged within its Jewish community. Is the government doing enough to combat Jewish hate? What does it mean to be zionist? Why are young Jews walking away from Israel? Maytal Kowalski, the…

  • Can Australia's Jews Ever Recover From Bondi? With Jeremy Leibler

    August 5, 2026 · 41 min

    On December 14th, 2025, a pair of gunmen killed 15 people attending a Hanukkah event on Sydney's Bondi Beach. For Jewish leaders like Jeremy Leibler (Zionist Federation of Australia), the killings were shocking--even as concerns around…

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About the show

Mijal Bitton and Noam Weissman are two of the most dynamic, interesting, and thought-provoking Jewish leaders today. Two seasoned educators who love to talk, listen, laugh, challenge, and grow, Mijal and Noam are the Wondering Jews, leading us through thought-provoking discussions that are as serious as they are entertaining. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or just curious about Jewish culture, this show offers a refreshing perspective that's both enlightening and enjoyable. It's not just a podcast; it's a thoughtful conversation that invites everyone to wonder about the rich tapestry of Jewish ideas in the context of our daily lives. Brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media.