Translations

Shema Session: Why We Don't Define Antisemitism

...Our first-ever Translations podcast Shema Session, a behind-the-scenes conversation series featuring Project Shema colleagues as we navigate the complex issues at the

We Might Be Wrong: Tom Ginsburg on Free Speech, Campus Life, and Protecting Jewish Students

Recorded 08/13/2026 What does "free speech" actually mean, and where are its limits, especially on a college campus? In this episode of Translations, we talk with Tom Gi

Netanya Cranford on Belonging, Big Tents, and Progressive Jewish Life

On today’s episode, we are joined by Netanya Cranford. Netanya is a Jewish activist in San Diego. She is a founder and member of the group of “Change Begins With Me,” a S

At the Jewish Table with Hélène Jawhara Piñer

Today we are joined by Hélène Jawhara Piñer to discuss her research at the intersection of food and history and how what we eat—and what we’re not allowed to eat—can actu

March 2026 Webinar recording: An Iranian Jew and a Palestinian in Conversation

This episode comes from a special webinar we hosted on March 26,2026, “Dialogue as a Tool of Safety: An Iranian Jew and a Palestinian in Conversation.” Kara and Eli facil

Beyond Survival: Whitney Weathers on Thrivival and Inclusive Leadership

Today’s guest is Whitney Weathers, who brings a rare combination of scholarship, strategy, and spirit to every space she enters. A consultant, educator, and thought leade

Kara & Eli

In this episode, Kara and Eli explore how our inability to translate our language, and ourselves, undermines meaningful dialogue. How can we challenge complex norms and i

What Gets Lost (and Found) in Translation: with Andrew Mbuvi

Kara and Eli are joined by Andrew Mbuvi, distinguished scholar of biblical studies whose work bridges theology, race, and social justice. A leading voice in antiracist pe

Introducing Translations

A lot of our conversations are closing space for empathy and care instead of opening new pathways for understanding. Much of that can be attributed to binary thinking and