Jewish Unpacked

2 months ago | jewishunpacked.com | Noam L. Weissman |Mijal Bitton

Skip to content This week, Mijal and Noam dive into the existential question of Diaspora Jews: Should Jews move to Israel? Mijal and Noam engage in a thought provoking conversation about Zionism, Aliyah and Jewish identity. They explore historical, religious, and philosophical debates about Aliyah, which literally means ascent or rise and refers to Jewish immigration to Israel. Mijal and Noam share their personal stories, experiences of cognitive dissonance and insights from great Jewish...

2 months ago | jewishunpacked.com | Elizabeth Karpen

Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but the time for Jewish romance has not ended! Author Lindsay Hameroff is back with “Never Planned on You,” a swoon-worthy second-chance romance released on Feb. 18. Packed with One Direction references, heart-fluttering moments, and the much-anticipated return of fan-favorite characters (yes, we mean you, Chad), this sequel is the perfect follow-up to her dazzling debut. Meet Ali Rubin: free-spirited, fearless, and always up for a challenge.

2 months ago | jewishunpacked.com | Noam L. Weissman

Welcome back to the 2-part series on the bombing of the King David Hotel. I could summarize Part 1 for you, but honestly, just listen to it, it’s really important to help us understand the background for the bombing. If you already listened, awesome, welcome back. If you haven’t, go check out Part 1. When we left off in last week’s episode, the Irgun had decided to move forward with the attack on the historic King David Hotel. Here’s what happened next. Monday, July 22, 1946. Morning.

2 months ago | jewishunpacked.com | Elizabeth Karpen

The Jewish people have long dominated American comedy. This relationship dates all the way back to the early 20th century and continues today. For half a century, “Saturday Night Live” has been the undisputed king of late-night sketch comedy, and at the heart of its legacy is a comedic tradition deeply shaped by Jewish talent. From its earliest days, SNL has been a showcase for Jewish writers, performers, and producers who have redefined satire, observational humor, and cultural commentary.

2 months ago | jewishunpacked.com | Alan Zeitlin

The hit Netflix series “Cobra Kai” has always been a story of redemption, particularly for Johnny Lawrence, the former high school bully who lost to Daniel LaRusso in “The Karate Kid.” Over the past six seasons, Johnny (William Zabka) has transformed from a washed-up, beer-chugging loner into a father figure, a mentor, and a man determined to set things right.