It’s a stormy and stormy night and Rosen is thankful to have arrived at the Twilight Lounge unscathed, which in no way distracts Goldbrener from his latest Facebook confrontations and a general feeling that debate, as we once knew it, is dead. Meanwhile, the Rosen family is fielding complements from random strangers, Mike Chabon is a … Continue reading Episode #128: “Kushner in the WH, JCCs in peril.” →

Where were you when BART stopped? Goldbrener was trapped on a train. Rosen was wearing insufficient shoes. Combined, this meant a podcast rainout but a no less feisty Goldbrener. Join him and his foil, Rosen, as they discuss the booming sales of Mein Kampf, Ukrainian anti-semitism and this week’s pressing question: Is a list of … Continue reading Episode #127: “Avoid these colleges!” →

It’s the middle of the night and there is a stranger on Rosen’s porch. Is this drug-addled young lady in need, or is she running point for an elaborate hustle? Listen in as the darkness in your (co) host’s soul, compromised by 16 years of city living, is revealed. Continue as Goldbrener relates a similar tale whose refreshing … Continue reading Episode #126: “Bibi investigated; stranger on the porch.” →

Goldbrener brings a surprising (to some) take on United Nations resolution 2334 whose depth is such that Rosen completely forgets to frame the discussion in a “(Is it) good for the Jews?” manner. 40 minutes later, Rosen is ready to vote for his podcast partner as P.M. of Israel, a state he always filters through … Continue reading Episode #125: “UN Resolutions, decent people.” →

Lets talk about moms. The sad explanation for the GFTJ team’s two-week absence is that during the break, Rosen’s mom —  #1 fan of the (Is it) Good for the Jews? podcast — passed away suddenly, making this, Episode #124, a kind of eulogy/reflection only made palatable by the presence of Rosen’s de facto rabbi, Goldbrener. … Continue reading Episode #124: “Dedicated to Mom.” →

Two weeks away have done nothing to ease the weight of a changed world, increasing the Twilight Lounge’s importance as a serene refuge (with mice). Join us this week as the boys go negative early (Twitter, tainted Hummus, dentistry, Israel on fire, disturbing changes in attitudes about Jews and Beastie Boy memorials,Fatah picks Abbas) before turning … Continue reading Episode #123: “Muslim/Jewish alliance; Mouse #2.” →

It is a rejuvenated Goldbrener who joins us tonight in the Twilight Lounge, thanks to an exhilarating trip to the San Diego Supercomputer Center, where he did 24 petaflops, returning as a self-described “new man” who schools Rosen about blaming technology for the demise of journalism. In response, Rosen recounts a tale of selfie-taking millennials … Continue reading Episode #122: “Supercomputers, Bannon Concern.” →

Sit down and enjoy a Mazel Tov Cocktail with Eric, Larry and a family of mice in the calming setting of the Twilight Lounge. Tonight we break somewhat with format because whether or not something is good for the Jews (Ian Kinsler’s gold glove, anyone?) is not what’s at the forefront of people’s minds. Sure, … Continue reading Episode #121: “Don, the aftermath.” →

Against the subtle hum of Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, the boys convene in the Twilight Lounge to shout “Jew-S-A! Jew-S-A!” and ruminate on topics ranging from urban skunks to Rosen’s confusion over the intent of stickers reading “Free Gaza!” Anti-semitism is again on the slate, as the gap between the quality of Mel … Continue reading Episode #120: “Mel, Anthony, Hillary, Don.” →

Join us in the Twilight Lounge, despite microphone issues, rumors of mice in the walls and the faint odor of feline urine, for a lively hour of gripping, in-depth discussion about the pressing issues of the day, namely plumbing issues, mislabeled holiday cards, poorly behaved dogs and today’s news: a West Bank mayor invited Palestinians … Continue reading Episode #119: “Christmas cards, death of the G.O.P.” →