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What does it mean to be Jewish today—especially if you’re a teen growing up in a world full of contradictions, questions, and culture shifts?Hosted by Lila Newman, a Gen-Z Jewish girl figuring it out in real time, Jewish Actually explores identity, memory, and meaning through…
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Building Bridges: NYU Professor Rabbi Yehuda Sarna on Jewish Belonging Around the World (opens the original)
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In this episode of Jewish Actually , I speak with Rabbi Yehuda Sarna, NYU professor and Executive Director of the Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life, about Jewish identity, belonging, leadership, and the power of dialogue. Rabbi Sarna shares his journey from growing up in Montreal to becoming a leader in Jewish communities around the world, including his work at NYU and in the United Arab Emirates. He reflects on building relationships across religious and cultural differences, creating spa
Behind the Camera: Rachel Israel on the Direction of The Floaters Film (opens the original)
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In this episode of Jewish Actually , I’m joined by Rachel Israel, writer and director, whose work explores identity, relationships, and belonging. Rachel made her feature film debut with Keep the Change , which premiered at Tribeca and went on to receive numerous awards. Her recent film, The Floaters , takes us into the world of Jewish summer camp, exploring Jewish identity, community, and what it means to find where you belong. Today, Rachel and I talk about her Jewish upbringing, her journey i
Inside The Floaters Movie: With Broadway and Film Actor Jim Kaplan (opens the original)
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In this episode of Jewish Actually , broadway and film actor Jim Kaplan joins me to discuss his role as "Tums" in The Floaters , a coming-of-age comedy set at a Jewish summer camp. Jim shares how he got into acting, what it was like bringing the film to life, and why stories centered on Jewish identity and community matter. We also talk about growing up Jewish, and Jim's experience being an Asian-American Jew who was adopted. Whether you've spent summers at camp or simply love meaningful convers
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