JLife with Daniel

Mar 06 2025 97 ep. 52 mins 9

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Ideas about Judaism, the Jewish community, and Israel

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Social Media, Liberalism, Free Speech and the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict w/ Prof. Vikki Katz

Mar 06 2025 49 mins

How does social media shape public discourse on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? What challenges do liberal values and free speech face in today's digital landscape? Join us for an insightful conversation with Prof. Vikki Katz, an expert in media, communication, and political discourse.We'll explore:✅ The role of social media in amplifying narratives✅ Censorship vs. fr

Musings on Maimonides, Medicine, and Modern Antisemitism

Feb 27 2025 82 mins

I talk with Dr. Dan Cooper, Professor of Pediatrics at UC Irvine and Nora Cooper, investigative journalist, about all things Jews and medicine.We discuss:1) Why there are so many Jewish doctors?2) How has antisemitism played a role in the history of medicine?3) The quota system for Jews in American medical schools4) How Oct 7 led to a proliferation of antisemitism in contemporary m

How to Save Judaism in America

Feb 24 2025 97 mins

I speak with longtime Jewish leader Andrew Getraer about his long career in Hillel, American Judaism, Why we don't talk more about God, and lots of other topics.#god#hillel#israel Facebook: / daniel.levine.31 Instagram: / rabbidaniellevine #Zionism#Judaism

Trump's Gaza Plan W/ Alon Burstein

Feb 07 2025 69 mins

I speak with @AlonBurstein about the latest developments regarding Trump's plan for the future of GazaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.levine.31/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbidaniellevine/#Zionism #Israel #gaza #Judaism

Free Speech, Immigration, Trump’s Policies, and the Jews: A Legal Perspective with Julie Marzouk

Feb 04 2025 77 mins

In this episode, we sit down with attorney and advocate Julie Marzouk to explore the intersection of immigration, antisemitism, and violence against women—and what the first weeks of Trump’s second term reveal about the legal landscape for combating antisemitism. We discuss the Trump administration’s executive order on antisemitism, new federal investigations into college ca

Is Drinking a Jewish Value?

Feb 02 2025 60 mins

I speak with Rabbi Drew Kaplan, host of the Jewish Drinking Show, about all things Judaism and alcohol Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.levine.31/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbidaniellevine/ #Zionism #hillel #Judaism

Is DEI Worth Saving? A Debate with April Powers

Jan 27 2025 72 mins

I speak with April Powers about whether or not DEI is an idea worth saving. We discuss the overall implications, the philosophy of DEI, antisemitism within DEI, and much more Facebook: / daniel.levine.31 Instagram: / rabbidaniellevine #Zionism #hillel #Judaism #DEI #JewishInclusion #JewishVoices #StopAntisemitism #JewishEquity #DiversityAndInclusion #JewishIdentity #JewsInDEI

Therapy in the Orthodox Community

Jan 22 2025 41 mins

I speak with the CEO of Pesach Tikvah an organization that specializes in mental health for the Orthodox community. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.levine.31/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbidaniellevine/ #Zionism #hillel #Judaism

Mayor of an Israeli Settlement: Oded Revivi

Jan 15 2025 51 mins

I speak with Oded Revivi who was the mayor of Efrat for over 15 years. We discuss the question of Israeli settlements, Palestinians, 10/7, Human Rights , The Jewish History of Efrat, Donald Trump, and much more! If you like these episodes please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast!

Whistleblowing in the Israeli Government and IDF w/ Daphne Inbar

Jan 13 2025 62 mins

🎙️ Exploring Whistleblowing with Professor Daphne Inbar In this episode, I sit down with Professor Daphne Inbar to delve into her fascinating research on whistleblowing—both on a global scale and within Israel. Together, we tackle thought-provoking questions and debates, including: What exactly is whistleblowing, and why does it matter? Can we trust the IDF spokesperson?