In The Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin

In the Spotlight: IDF Soldiers Protest the Judicial Reforms

Host Abigail Pogrebin is joined by three high-ranking IDF reserve soldiers who explain why the judicial reforms in Israel are going to be a disaster for the country they love.

In the Spotlight: Rabbi Michael Strassfeld- "Judaism Disrupted"

Rabbi and author Michael Strassfeld discusses "Judaism Disrupted," his book that excavates the sources of Judaism that have been distorted over centuries and creates new practices drawn from contemporary spirituality and the Jewish mystical tradition.

In the Spotlight: Charlie Schwartz & Joshua Foer- "Lehrhaus"

International Hillel veteran Rabbi Charlie Schwartz and bestselling author Joshua Foer discuss Lehrhaus, the first-of-its kind Jewish tavern they’re launching that’s focused on Chevrutah learning, creative cocktails, and “the best kosher food in New England.”

In the Spotlight: Sara Luria- "Beloved"

Sara Luria, rabbi and founder of several Jewish community organizations, discusses her new resource for Jewish spiritual leaders called Beloved, which supports rabbis trying to create new spaces to support, connect and inspire their communities.

In the Spotlight: Emily Tamkin - "Bad Jews"

In her book "Bad Jews," Emily Tamkin (The New Statesman) examines the evolution of Jewishness throughout American history to make her case against the term “bad Jew,” which weaponizes members of the community against each other or themselves.

In the Spotlight: Jason Kander

Political wunderkind and former army intelligence officer joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss Invisible Storm, his haunting second memoir that chronicles his struggles with PTSD from service in Afghanistan and the journey to hope and healing.

In the Spotlight: Edward Feld

Rabbi and author Edward Feld joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss The Book of Revolutions, his epic saga that presents the Torah as an emblem of pluralistic belief born of revolutionary moments that preserved spiritual realities and continue to speak to us today.

In the Spotlight: Ben M. Freeman

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by world-renowned educator Ben M. Freeman, who discusses his seminal manifesto of the modern Jewish Pride movement, Reclaiming our Story, which explores the long history of internalized Jew-hatred and inspires Jews to move from prejudice to pride.

In the Spotlight: Yair Rosenberg - "Az Yashir"

Yair Rosenberg, a writer covering politics, culture and religion for publications such as The Atlantic, Tablet and The New York Times, discusses his love of music and latest album release, Az Yashir: Songs for Shabbos, a collection of modern melodies for traditional Shabbat songs.

In the Spotlight: Dahlia Lithwick - "Lady Justice"

Dahlia Lithwick, (Senior Legal Correspondent, Slate), discusses Lady Justice: Women, the Law and the Battle to save America, her book about women lawyers who came forward to fight the racism, sexism and xenophobia of the Trump Administration.