HeyJaredTalking Unfiltered
Marielle, an “Olah Hadasha” that came from Florida straight to Ramla, and Shay, a native Israeli that used to work with (and look after) Olim, share crazy stories about all the ways naive, wide eyed Americans (and Olim in general) clash with Israeli culture and real life Israel.
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#16 | When Judaism Meets Trans Visibility (opens the original)
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In this episode of Talking Unfiltered, we sit down with Madison Werner, content creator and the first trans face of Covergirl for an honest conversation about being Jewish, LGBTQ+, and finding your place between different worlds. Madison shares her experiences in Israel, online activism, and the tension between identity, community, and politics, along with plenty of lighter moments about friendship, life and Israeli men.
Can Pop Culture Be the Best Form of Advocacy? | #15 (opens the original)
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Michael, the creator behind Hot Jewish Energy, joins Talking Unfiltered for a conversation about Jewish identity, life between New York and Israel, online antisemitism, and advocacy in the age of social media. Together with Marielle Israel and Shay Shterit, they explore whether pop culture, music, and celebrity voices can reach audiences more effectively than traditional advocacy, and how humor and storytelling can spark meaningful conversations.
Hot Takes, Hard Truths, and Zero Filters | #14 (opens the original)
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Nothing is off limits in this episode. Shay and Marielle challenge common beliefs about life in Israel, dating, politics, friendships, and modern relationships, sharing the opinions they're sure won't be everyone's favorite. Expect bold takes, unexpected debates, and the kind of honest conversation that only works when there are zero filters.
Kosher Sex | #13 (opens the original)
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This week, Marielle and Shay are joined by Hannah Boteach, founder of Kosher Sex, for one of their boldest conversations yet. They dive into what Judaism actually says about sex, intimacy and female pleasure, challenge common misconceptions about modesty, masturbation and relationships, and explore why modern dating culture leaves so many people feeling disconnected. Plus, can religion and sexual empowerment coexist? And is Tel Aviv really the city that needs kosher sex the most?
Identity, Community, and Life in Israel | #12 (opens the original)
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Join hosts Shai (a born Israeli) and Marielle (an "Ola") on "Talking Unfiltered" as they dive into candid conversations about life in Israel and beyond. In this episode, they're joined by special guest Blake Fonberg, founder of Geisha Bot – a vibrant community for LGBTQ+ Jews.
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