The Jewish Experience

Jewish Activists Need to Stop Being Polite | Abraham Hamra

In this episode, we sit down with lawyer and activist Abraham Hamra for an unfiltered conversation about identity, survival, and the political reality of being a Mizrahi

Ranked: All Forms of Orthodox Judaism

Think all Orthodox Jews are the same? Think again! Modern Orthodox, Ultra-Orthodox, Yeshivish, and Chabad all have their own unique styles and commitments. Learn to disen

Money, Priorities, & Purpose: Building a Jewish Life Without Going Broke

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ISRAEL SPECIAL EPISODE!

The history, culture, and triumph of the Jewish Homeland. Website: jewishexperience.org Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/ Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_e

Mishnah? Torah? Mishneh Torah? - Explaining the most important Jewish books

What's the different between Torah and Tanach? Why does the Talmud have the Mishnah inside? And what can I read to catch up on the basics of Judaism? Join Rabbi Wildes as

Who Can Become Jewish?

Being Jewish is a lot of commitment! So why would someone choose to become Jewish? And what would they have to do? Join Rabbi Wildes to learn all about Conversion! Websit

Who is God? - A Discussion with Rabbi Wildes

What do we know about God? How much is it possible to know about God? How can we connect to God? How has our relationship to God changed? And what do you do if you still

Israel’s International Spokesperson to the United Nations - Jonathan Harounoff

The United Nations has a history of opposing the interests of the state of Israel, and that's putting it mildly. Meet the man responsible for defending Israel before this

The Pesach Seder Exhibition

Join Rabbi Wildes for a complete tour of the Passover seder, complete with Matzo, a full seder plate, and many stories and insights from three thousand years of Jewish wi

HELP! It's My First Time at an Orthodox Synagogue!

HELP! I've been invited to an Orthodox synagogue! I grew up Reform or Conservative so I don't know what to expect. Join Rabbi Wildes and learn that the Orthodox world isn

Ambassador Ofir Akunis

Rabbi Wildes joins Ambassador Ofir Akunis at the Israeli Consulate in New York City to learn about Iran, Israel, and the future of Judaism. Website: jewishexperience.org

Should We Celebrate When Our Enemies Are Killed?

This week Ayatollah Khamenei, the supreme ruler of Iran, was killed by US and Israeli missile strikes. While Khamenei was lifelong enemy of the Jewish people, does that m

Should I Donate Money if I'm Already BROKE!?

It's my money! I worked for it! So why should I give away MY money? Rabbi Wildes teaches us about the laws and traditions of Tzedakah, and why giving away some of your mo

Breaking the Law!

What happens if you break Jewish Law? Do you go to Jewish Jail? Can a good Rabbi get you a lighter sentence? Or are there worse things than punishment in the physical wor

Flavors of Judaism - Which will you choose?

Every Jew has to ask the question: Which flavor will I choose? Will it be the favor my parents chose, or am I drawn to something different? Are all flavors equal? What if

Valentines Day Special! - Why the Airport May Hold the Key to Relationship Success

Most folks in the secular world are familiar with the many frustrations of dating and relationships. Maybe the solutions have been right in front us for thousands of year

Did It Really Happen? — Can I believe in Torah without turning off my brain?

Jews believe the Torah was handed down from Mount Sinai. But how can we know if we weren't there? And why should we believe any of the events recorded in Torah really hap

Foul Language, Violent Video Games, and Whiskey — Is It Forbidden?

Rabbi Wildes faces a volley of hard-hitting no-nonsense questions about all the activities that seem wrong to do—but are they forbidden? If you need to know whether your

Escaping Execution in Iran — Finding Redemption in the Jewish Community — William Mehrvarz

Rabbi Wildes sits down with Iranian born William Mehrvarz. William escaped an imminent death sentence for the crime of Apostasy to move to New York and become Jewish. He

What is "The Jewish Experience?" | Book Launch with Shai Davidai

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