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There is so much more to being a Jew than just religion. The new American Jew Podcast features Jew-centric interviews from Comedian Jonathan Randall. You don’t have to be religious to be a part of the tribe you can just be Jew-ish. L’chaim!

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AMERICAN JEW episodes:

02.21.2024
American Jew the Interview: Michael Schirtzer
@JonathanRandall is back with another episode of American Jew the interview. His guest for this episode is fellow Comedian, activist, and American Jew Michael Schirtzer. Check out Michael as the co-host of the Palestine Pod @ https://www.palestinepod.com/ and follow him...
11.04.2023
American Jew The Interview Julia Bacha
Jonathan Randall interviews filmmaker and the creative director of Just Vision, Julia Bacha on this special episode of American Jew. Check out Just Vision @ ⁠https://justvision.org/⁠ Find Jonathan across social media⁠ @jonathanrandall⁠ Support Jonathan @ ⁠https://ko-fi.com/jonathanrandall
09.22.2023
American Jew the Interview with Sami Manausa
@JonathanRandall interviews Sami Manause from the ifnotnow organization on this episode of @americanjew Check you ifnotnow @ https://www.ifnotnowmovement.org/ Find Jonathan across social media @JonathanRandall
06.02.2023
American Jew The Interview with Yirmiyahu Cohen
Jonathan Randall interviews author and Orthodox Jew, Yirmiyahu Cohen. The two discuss how the state of Israel is prohibited according to the Torah. Yirmiyahu is a part of the organization True Torah Jews https://www.truetorahjews.org Check out Yirmiyahu's book "I Will...
04.14.2023
American Jew the Interview with Eman El Husseini
In this special episode, Jonathan Randall interviews Palestinian Comedian Eman El Husseini. They discuss Muslim leadership, Palestine and the LGBTQ in the Muslim world. Follow Eman on Istagram @eman_el_husseini Follow Jonathan across social media @jonathanrandall
03.31.2023
American Jew an Interview with Mark Strausman
In this special episode Jonathan Randall interviews chef Mark Strausman, chef and owner of Mark's off Madison and former chef of Fred's at Barneys. They discuss Mark's Jewish upbringing, NYC bagels, and Passover. Check out Mark at www.markstrausman.com and on...
03.17.2023
It's The End Of Exodus As We Know It
In this episode, Jonathan and Jordon talk about all the different kinds of antisemitism that continue to exist, as well as more discussion about the problems facing the new Israeli government. PLUS this week's Torah portion takes us to the...
03.10.2023
Podcast Purim Party!
Happy Purim Everybody! This week, Jonathan and Jordon are all dressed up and ready to party! After discussing the importance of Purim we get into this weeks Torah portion about the golden calf, and the 13 attributes oof mercy. As...
02.18.2023
The Fine Print of The Torah
Hooray! Jonathan and Jordon are back with another episode of American Jew! This week we break down this weeks Torah portion and what amounts to the fine print after the 10 Commandments, including 30 prohibitions! PLUS we talk about Joe...
02.13.2023
10 Rules For Dating My God
Hooray and Happy Tu Bishvaht! It's Jewish Earth Day and Jonathan and Jordon are here to spread the message that God wants you to save the trees! (Even if Israeli's don't always follow this rule) PLUS we break down this...
02.08.2023
Jewish Complaints and Grievances
Jonathan and Jordon are back with another episode of American Jew! This week's torah portion is one of most famous in the bible! Moses parting of the Red Sea leads to the Jews complaining that there's nothing to eat on...
01.31.2023
Antisemitism Remembrance Day
Hooray! Another Episode of American Jew is here! This week, Jonathan and Jordon talk about Holocaust Remembrance Day, and the impoortance of continuing to remember all the Jews and non-Jews who were killed by the Nazi regime. We also talk...
01.25.2023
Arguing Between The Lines
Jonathan and Jordon are back with an all new episode of American Jew! We talk about how a 3 year old had more friends at her birthday party than Jordon, why arguing about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict with friends can be...
01.11.2023
Arguing With The Tribe
It's another episode of American Jew! In this episode, Jonathan is fresh off his appearance on the Comedy Cellar Podcast, Live From The Table, and we talk about how important it is to be able to have civil and fact...
01.04.2023
Happy Jew Year!
Happy 2023 from The American Jew Podcast! This week Jonathan and Jordon talk about thier resolutions (or lack there-of), troubling definitions on Google, and the difficulty of defending the new right-wing Israeli government's upcoming policy changes. PLUS, we talk about...
12.27.2022
Festival of Lies
Happy Hanukkah Everybody! In this episode we talk about holiday treats, trolling Kyrie Irving at the free throw line, and the unravelling of George Santos' origin story (spoiler alert - he's NOT Jewish!). Plus, on this week's Jew Need To...
12.12.2022
Penalty Kicks For Palestine
Jonathan and Jordon are back with more gripes aboout Kanye, a discussion about the Palestinian influence at the World Cup, and a recap of this weeks Torah portion. Plus, we break out our newest segment on the show, "Jew Need...
12.05.2022
Dinner with Shmucks
In this episode Jonathan and Jordon keep talking about Kanye, and his dinner at Mar-a-Lago. We also talk about a possible messiah in the middle east, and shed some light on the issue of Salah Hammouri, the French/Palestinian lawyer and...
11.22.2022
Anti-Semantics
In this episode, Jonathan and Jordon react to Dave Chappelle's SNL stand up set, as well as a discussion of comedy about Jewish issues at large. We also talk about conspiracy theories and the Jews role in the slave trade,...
11.14.2022
Three Times a Jew
Jonathan and Jordon are back with our third new episode of American Jew! This week we talk about Itamar Ben-Gvir and the problems that he brings to the Knesset and the Isreali government. We also talk about brands that want...
11.07.2022
Flagrant Fouls Off The Court
American Jew is BACK again! This time, Jonathan and Jordon talk about NBA star Kyrie Irving and the disturbing comments he's made regarding a "documentary" that pushes anti-semitic sentiments. We also talk about the Isreali elections, and how we seem...
10.28.2022
American Jew Podcast - The Comeback!
American Jew is BACK! After a years hiatus, Jonathan Randall and Jordon Ferber are back at it, schmoozing and kvetching, just like your bubby used to! In our first episode back we catch up on the Jewish holidays, how we...
06.04.2021
Episode 112 - American Jew Strikes Back: A New Hope
Oh Boy! American Jew is BACK with an all new episode! Jonathan and Jordon talk about the recent upheaval and violence in the Israeli/Palestinian relations, and the challenges facing Jews around the world in our ability to separate Judaism from...
04.16.2021
Episode 111 - Tripping Ino Judaism
In this episode, Jonathan and Jordon interview one of Jonathan's good childhood friends David Mizne to discover who was really the worst influence at their temple growing up. Plus we talk about an upcoming Jewish Psychedelic Summit, the problems Ethiopian...
04.09.2021
Ep 110 - Commemorating Yom HaShoah while our DJ Evolves it
In this episode Jonathan and Jordon interview DJ Rabbi Darkside AKA Sam Sellers! Formerly a member of The Lesson, Rabbi Darkside has spent many years as a "cultural ambassador" helping educate and bring people together through music. Plus we talk...
04.01.2021
EP 109 - The Rise Of Anti-Yemenism
In this episode Jonathan and Jordon interview David Packouz about the film War Dogs, which is based on his true life experiences as an international arms dealer. We also talk about Jewish superheroes, antisemitism statistics, and the recent exodus of...
03.26.2021
Ep 108 - Do Not PASSOVER This One
In this episode, Jonathan and Jordon welcome Rabbi Sam Reinstein to the show to talk about his new book "The Haggadah About Nothing: The (unofficial) Seinfeld Haggadah." We also talk about the evolution of Jewish conspiracy theories and what Passover...
03.19.2021
Ep 107 - Polishing Up On Antisemitism
In this Episode Jonathan and Jordon welcome comedian Talia Reese to the show to talk about her rise to the top of the orthodox Jewish comedy circuit! Plus we talk about Polish Jew Candles, Biden's new Antisemitism Envoy, and the...
03.12.2021
Ep 106 - Antisemitism Taking Heat
In this episode Jonathan and Jordon talk with comedian and magician Harrison Greenbaum about how growing up with grandparents who survived the Holocaust has shaped his worldview. Plus we talk about the positives that can come out of a fight...
03.05.2021
Ep 105 - If You Want To Be A Jew, Be A Jew!
In this episode Jonathan and Jordon interview comedian and actor Adam Chisnall about his experiences as an extra Jew! Plus we talk about how important it is for Jews to stick together and be more inclusive in our fights against...
02.26.2021
Ep 104 - Thats How The Jew Cookie Crumbles
In this episode Jonathan and Jordon interview veteran comedian Barry Ribs! Plus we celebrate Purim by discussing Dutch Jew Cookies, tasteless SNL jokes and who gets to call themselves a Jew! Follow Barry @BarryRibs Check out his Patreon! Make sure...
02.19.2021
Ep 103 - It's Always A Bad Time To Be A Nazi
In this episode Jonathan and Jordon interview Adrian Minkowicz to talk about his experience as an Argentinian Jew, PLUS we actually talk about a number of feel-good stories for once, highlighting the number of good people who helped save Jewish...
02.12.2021
Ep 102 - The Dark Side Of The Jew
In this episode we interview comedian Tyler Fischer to determine just how Jewish you need to be to get Jewish comedy bookings. Plus we talk The Mandalorian tightening its ranks, The Big Jewish Climate Change Festival and false prophets on...
02.05.2021
Ep 101 - Jewish Lasers and Alliances
In this episode, we sit down with comedian AND Rabbi Mike Fine to talk about the similarities between Judaism and comedy! Plus, despite Jewish Space Lasers, we managed to find a little good news this week when it comes to...
01.29.2021
Ep 100 - I'm Tellin' You For The 100th Time - Never Forget
Huzzah! In our 100th episode, we interview comedian and podcaster Dante Nero! A good friend, as well as a very deep and mindful thinker, Dante gives us a more rounded perspective on relations between the Jewish and Black communities, as...
01.22.2021
Ep 99 - Jewish Cabinetry Building
In this episode we talk with comedian and Canadian Jew, Aaron Berg! We talk about his back and forth relationship with both the US and his Judaism. Plus we talk about this week's historic Jewish led presidential cabinet pics, and...
01.15.2021
Ep 98 - The Gentile Whisperer
In this episode, we interview Valerie Scott about her time being the only gentile at a Jewish summer camp as we bestow honorary Jewish status to her. We also talk more about the abhorrent events that took place last week...
01.08.2021
Ep 97 - Congress Just Got Kosher
In this episode we welcome comedian and podcaster Jared Freid to the show to talk about his Jewish experience growing up, and how it factors into his worldview. Plus we congratulate newly elected Jewish Senator Jon Ossoff! We also touch...
01.02.2021
Ep 96 - Reflecting on the Kvetching of 2020
Oh Boy! This week saw the end of the secular New Year, so Jonathan and Jordon took time to reflect on the ways this podcast has positive influenced our lives, and continued to help keep us connected to each other...
12.25.2020
Ep 95 - Jewish Christmas 101 - Ordering Chinese
Merry Christmas from American Jew! Jonathan regales us with a story about performing at a Jewish birthday party in NJ, and we talk about the role of Jews in politics. Plus, no Jewish Christmas would be complete without ordering Chinese,...
12.18.2020
Ep 94 - It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's The Jews!
In this episode, we talk about how antisemitism doesn't take any snow days, and about how all our favorite superheroes were created by Jews, and how they help educate people about the Jewish experience. Plus we welcome to the show...
12.11.2020
Ep 93 - Happy Hanukkah From Aliens And Canadians
Happy Hannukah! This year the festival of lights brings us possible UFO's, an Anne Frank memorial in Idaho is defaced, PLUS we welcome Canadian comedian Graham Kay to the show to talk about how his love for the Jewish people...
12.04.2020
Ep 92 - Hoping 2021 Is The Year Of The Mensch
The hits in 2020 keep on comin' as we mourn the death of a friend . . . We also talk about the Mensch of the Month calendar, more Soros conspiracy theories from Giuliani, and continued division between Cuomo and...
11.27.2020
Ep 91 - How Many Jews Does It Take To Run The Government?
This week we discuss the bevy of Jewish legislators set to join the Biden administration, the continued difficulty of having a separation of church and state, and a brief talk about the recent UN vote on Palestinian statehood. Plus we...
11.20.2020
Ep 90 - Updating Jswipe - No JAPs, just Jewesses
This week we talk about another Jewish cemetery defaced, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's meddling in the Middle East, and a questionably feel good story about a German shop owner making amends for his grandparents involvement in the Holocaust. PLUS...
11.13.2020
Ep 89 - Back In The JewSSR
In this episode Jonathan and Jordon discuss the Jewish influence in the Biden family, a renewed effort to rediscover the original meaning of the Swastika, and of course more deliberation on how to combat antisemitism in the Covid era. Plus...
11.06.2020
Ep 88 - Cant We Jews Just Get Along?
In this episode, we break down the latest from this years election, and the troubling antisemitism that continues to be a part of Trumps base. Plus we talk to comedy club manager Joe Harrary about his Sephardic orthodox upbringing, and...
10.30.2020
Ep 87 - The Running of the Jews . . . For Senate!
In this episode, Jonathan and Jordon praise the new Borat movie, as well as champion 4 Jewish candidates in this years Senate race! Plus, we talk about antisemitic attacks at protests around the country, and we sit down with comedian...
10.23.2020
Ep 86 - Kvetching Up With Judy Gold
In this episode Jonathan and Jordon talk about the exodus of Jews from Europe, and of course more discussion about how the Orthodox community continues to spread its own kind of antisemitism. PLUS we welcome to the show comedian Judy...
10.16.2020
Ep 85 - Holocaust Deniers, Pants On Fires
In this episode, Jonathan and Jordon discuss Facebook's new policy on holocaust deniers, Israel's new settlements, and more on how the orthodox community continues to create its own antisemitism. Plus we welcome to the show comedian Jon Fisch to talk...

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AMERICAN JEW episodes:

American Jew the Interview: Michael Schirtzer

American Jew The Interview Julia Bacha

American Jew the Interview with Sami Manausa

American Jew The Interview with Yirmiyahu Cohen

American Jew the Interview with Eman El Husseini

American Jew an Interview with Mark Strausman

It's The End Of Exodus As We Know It

Podcast Purim Party!

The Fine Print of The Torah

10 Rules For Dating My God

Jewish Complaints and Grievances

Antisemitism Remembrance Day

Arguing Between The Lines

Arguing With The Tribe

Happy Jew Year!

Festival of Lies

Penalty Kicks For Palestine

Dinner with Shmucks

Anti-Semantics

Three Times a Jew

Flagrant Fouls Off The Court

American Jew Podcast - The Comeback!

Episode 112 - American Jew Strikes Back: A New Hope

Episode 111 - Tripping Ino Judaism

Ep 110 - Commemorating Yom HaShoah while our DJ Evolves it

EP 109 - The Rise Of Anti-Yemenism

Ep 108 - Do Not PASSOVER This One

Ep 107 - Polishing Up On Antisemitism

Ep 106 - Antisemitism Taking Heat

Ep 105 - If You Want To Be A Jew, Be A Jew!

Ep 104 - Thats How The Jew Cookie Crumbles

Ep 103 - It's Always A Bad Time To Be A Nazi

Ep 102 - The Dark Side Of The Jew

Ep 101 - Jewish Lasers and Alliances

Ep 100 - I'm Tellin' You For The 100th Time - Never Forget

Ep 99 - Jewish Cabinetry Building

Ep 98 - The Gentile Whisperer

Ep 97 - Congress Just Got Kosher

Ep 96 - Reflecting on the Kvetching of 2020

Ep 95 - Jewish Christmas 101 - Ordering Chinese

Ep 94 - It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's The Jews!

Ep 93 - Happy Hanukkah From Aliens And Canadians

Ep 92 - Hoping 2021 Is The Year Of The Mensch

Ep 91 - How Many Jews Does It Take To Run The Government?

Ep 90 - Updating Jswipe - No JAPs, just Jewesses

Ep 89 - Back In The JewSSR

Ep 88 - Cant We Jews Just Get Along?

Ep 87 - The Running of the Jews . . . For Senate!

Ep 86 - Kvetching Up With Judy Gold

Ep 85 - Holocaust Deniers, Pants On Fires