People Jew Wanna Know

May 14 2024

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Welcome to People Jew Wanna Know podcast. We are your encyclopedia of remarkable Jewish people. Your host, Margarita Lyadova, is on a mission to interview today's coolest Jews and revisit pivotal stories of historical figures that have shaped Jewish culture as we know it. Be the first to know when a new episode goes live by subscribing wherever you get podcasts and follow us on Instagram @peoplejewwannaknow for exclusive content. Tune in to hear a new episode every Wednesday! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peoplejewwannaknow/support

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Adiel Cohen - From The Frontlines

May 14 2024 38 mins

This week, we welcome Adiel Cohen to the podcast. Adiel is a viral activist, content creator and IDF reserve soldier who walks us through his experience fighting on the ground immediately following October 7th. Adiel also talks about his experience fighting antisemitism in the diaspora, visiting college campuses, etc. He leaves us with a powerful message of unity. Follow Adiel on

Jewish Fighting Spirit - Chanan Smith

May 07 2024 52 mins

In 2024, no one would have expected to see violence against Jews akin to what we saw when the Holocaust began. It's more important than ever that Jewish people feel strong, empowered, and know how to defend themselves. Margarita interviews Chanan Smith - ex-IDF soldier and founder of Magen Protection Solutions, which specializes in employee and team development, as well as ex

Jews in Japan - Professor Ada Taggar-Cohen

May 05 2024 41 mins

This episode features a fascinating interview with Professor Ada Taggar-Cohen who founded the only Jewish Studies program in Japan at Doshisha University in Kyoto. Margarita and Ada discuss being Jewish in Japan, her research, and her perspective on the Torah. The episode takes and interesting turn when Ada and Margarita discuss - Is what's written in the Torah unique to the Je

Mic Drop Moments with Kosha Dillz

Apr 30 2024 34 mins

You asked, we answered! Margarita brings on Kosha Dillz! Kosha Dillz is an Israeli-American rapper. While Kosha has been rapping since he was 17, he has gained immense popularity after October 7th. Kosha and Margarita discuss his music, his videos, and his experience of everything post October 7th. Follow Kosha Dillz on Instagram and TikTok @koshadillz and check out his website k

Shai Davidai - The Columbia Crisis

Apr 22 2024 42 mins

This episode has been released ahead of schedule in light of major news happening on Columbia University's campus that involve Shai Davidai. Shai is a professor at Columbia Business School who went viral after October 7th when he criticized Columbia's lack of action to protect Jewish students. Currently, Shai has become a popular activist condemning the massive antisemitism

SOLO EPISODE: The First 90 Days

Apr 21 2024 22 mins

Host Margarita Lyadova is back with a solo episode to reflect on her first 90 days of running People Jew Wanna Know Podcast! This episode is short and sweet, but gives you the inside scoop on Margarita's unique podcasting process, her best and worst feedback from the pod, and her most surprising takeaways from meeting various guests. If you liked this solo episode and want mo

VIDEO EPISODE: Margarita's Stand-Up Set!

Apr 21 2024 7 mins

Surprise! Margarita has released her Tight 5 stand-up comedy set! If you hate dealing with annoying customer service and bossy flight attendants, you will love this. Follow @peoplejewwannaknow and @marge_simpson on Instagram to stay up to date on all the things. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peoplejewwannaknow/support

Breaking TikTok with Talia Lichtstein

Apr 16 2024 43 mins

Viral TikToker, Talia Lichtstein, joins People Jew Wanna Know Podcast to discuss being a viral creator, antisemitism, Jewish camp, and much more. Talia has over 1.6 million TikTok followers. She gives us the good, the bad, and the ugly, sharing exactly what ensued when she condemned antisemitism and expressed support for Israel on October 7th. Expect the unexpected with this episod

Dan Ariely - Irrationally Yours

Apr 09 2024 48 mins

In this episode, Margarita interviews behavioral economist and writer- Dan Ariely. Dan is an icon in the behavioral economics field, and has written well-known books such as Predictably Irrational, The Honest Truth About Dishonesty, and Misbelief. We get front row seats to learn about Dan's work helping rehabilitate the Israeli and Jewish communities post-October 7th. Dan dis

Unbreakable Ukraine with Tamara Eidelman

Apr 07 2024 38 mins

Margarita interviews Tamara Eidelman, a viral Russian historian and Youtuber known for deep support of Ukraine. Tamara has left Russia and is currently in Europe. In this episode, Margarita and Tamara discuss the war in Ukraine, Tamara's work and her Jewish identity. In this deep conversation, Tamara delves into the themes of humanity, guilt, responsibility, and even souls. S