In the Spotlight: Adam Chalom - Contemporary Humanistic Judaism
In this enlightening episode of In The Spotlight, Abigail Pogrebin sits down with Rabbi Adam Chalom, a leading voice in Humanistic Judaism and the Dean for North America of the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism. Together, they explore the roots, relevance, and real-world application of Contemporary Humanistic Judaism — a movement that celebrates Jewish culture through a secular, non-theistic lens.
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In the Spotlight: Yardena Schwartz - Ghosts Of A Holy War
In this compelling episode of In The Spotlight, journalist and author Yardena Schwartz joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss her powerful new book, "Ghosts of a Holy War". With deep reporting and personal insight, Schwartz explores the generational trauma, religious fervor, and political fault lines that define the Israeli-Palestinian conflict today.
A former NBC News and TIME Magazine contributor, Schwartz brings a rare blend of on-the-ground experience and emotional nuance to this timely conversation. She and Pogrebin delve into the human stories behind the headlines and the legacy of holy wars past and present.
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In the Spotlight: Montana Tucker - Social Media Activism
On this powerful episode of In The Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin, singer, dancer, and social media activist Montana Tucker shares the deeply personal story of her Holocaust survivor grandparents and how their legacy has shaped her identity and purpose. She discusses her rise as a digital voice for Jewish advocacy, the challenges of speaking out online, and why her new short film, The Children of October 7th, is one of the most important projects she’s ever done. This is a moving and timely conversation about memory, resilience, and using your platform for truth.
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In the Spotlight: Hen Mazzig - Diverse Jewish Voices
In this powerful conversation, Hen Mazzig — Israeli writer, activist, and advocate — sits down with Abigail Pogrebin to share his journey and his crucial role in shaping today's Jewish conversation. As a proud Mizrahi Jew, Hen speaks about amplifying diverse Jewish voices, fighting antisemitism, and building bridges across cultures. Hear how his personal story and public work are helping to redefine what it means to belong in the Jewish world today.
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In the Spotlight: Mishy Harman - Israel Story
Join host Abigail Pogrebin for an inspiring conversation with Mishy Harman, creator and host of the acclaimed podcast Israel Story. Often described as "the Israeli This American Life," Israel Story brings to life the extraordinary, surprising, and deeply human stories of people across Israel, revealing the complexities and richness of Israeli society beyond the headlines.
In this episode of In The Spotlight, Mishy shares how the podcast began as a passion project among friends, why storytelling matters now more than ever, and how personal narratives can bridge divides and deepen understanding — within Israel and around the world.
Don’t miss this intimate, thoughtful look at the power of stories to connect us all.
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“In the Spotlight” is an original conversation series with Abigail Pogrebin in dialogue with authors, innovators, communal and political leaders, and many other key figures from the Jewish world who shine a light on key issues of the day regarding American Jewry and the State of Israel.
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