Jew and Stew

By Chicago Jewish Alliance

Hosted by Daniel Schwartz & Simona Bogode of the Chicago Jewish Alliance, Jew & Stew dives into what it means to be Jewish on the front lines—whether that's in advocacy, academia, or the ongoi... more

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The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.

Jew and Stew episodes:

June 18, 2026 From Chicago Jewish Alliance to American Jewish Alliance
00:00 – Launching the American Jewish Alliance
00:32 – How Chicago Jewish Alliance Inspired a National Movement
01:28 – Communities Across the Country Start Reaching Out
02:34 – Building a Grassroots Playbook Against Anti-Israel Activism
04:29 – Chicago’s Ceasefire Resolution and Coordinated Campaigns
05:44 – The Fear and Isolation After October 7
09:34 – A Political Reset for the Jewish Community
11:31 – Finding Unity Across Political Differences
13:16 – Western Values, Civil Discourse, and Merit
17:00 – Daniel’s Stand at Chicago City Hall
19:20 – How Chicago Jewish Alliance Was Born
22:00 – Simona Joins the Movement at the DePaul Rally
24:20 – Campus Encampments, Jewish Joy, and Community Action
27:20 – From Volunteer Effort to Organized Advocacy
34:00 – Membership, Town Halls, and Community-Driven Funding
36:00 – Dr. Charles Jacobs and the Intellectual Backbone of AJA
41:55 – The Team Behind the Expansion
48:00 – Website, Chapters, Social Media, and Scaling the Mission
51:10 – Jewish Joy, the Next Generation, and Why They Continue to Show Up
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58min
May 27, 2026 Rediscovering Biblical Israel w/ Dr Andre Villeneuve
00:00 — Introduction To Dr. André Villeneuve
00:35 — Growing Up Catholic In Canada
02:02 — Learning Languages Through Music & Travel
03:25 — From Catholic To Agnostic
08:03 — Jazz, Europe & Existential Questions
09:58 — Finding God Through Beauty & Music
12:21 — Volunteering During The Bosnian War
14:49 — Rediscovering Christianity
16:59 — Discovering Israel & Jerusalem
20:29 — Replacement Theology Explained
23:19 — Social Media & Biblical Ignorance
29:46 — Judaism’s Influence On Christianity
37:39 — Israel, Apartheid & Media Narratives
44:32 — Just War Theory & Israel
54:06 — Catholics For Israel & Final Reflections
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1h 5min
April 29, 2026 Courage Across Faiths w/ Isaac Woodward
00:00 – Meeting Isaac & Chicago Protests
03:00 – Standing with Israel Under Threat
05:20 – Faith, Morality & Fighting Evil
10:40 – Growing Up Christian in Georgia
14:00 – Family History & Holocaust Impact
18:00 – Discovering Jewish Community at Rutgers
22:00 – Fighting Antisemitism & Misinformation
27:30 – Gen Z, Social Media & Conspiracy Thinking
33:30 – Christian Identity & Misuse of Scripture
41:30 – Advice for Young Allies & Future Work
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1h 8min
March 20, 2026 Belonging, Service and Strength - Finding resilience in moments that test us w/ Josh Andre
00:00 Live Studio Kick-Off & Why Josh Matters
04:30 Identity Shift After October 7
07:30 First Trip to Israel & Identity Awakening
12:30 Fighting to Join the IDF
17:00 Elite Unit Tryouts & Hell Week
22:30 Serving in an Undercover Unit
27:20 Gaza Border Reality Before October 7
45:30 October 7: The Call
50:30 Loss, Trauma & Aftermath
56:30 Why Jewish Communities Need Training
1:06:30 Final Reflections & Jewish Identity
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1h 10min
March 04, 2026 From Miniskirt to Hijab: A Girl in Revolutionary Iran w/ Jacqueline Saper
00:00 Introduction to Jacqueline
00:01 Jacqueline on Growing Up in 1960’s Tehran
01:41 Iran’s “Golden Era” for Minorities
03:49 Jewish Life in Iran (Schools, Community)
06:40 Iran–Israel Ties Before 1979
13:22 Why the Revolution Happened
20:30 Khomeini’s Messaging & Coalition
27:29 Riots, Strikes, and Daily Fear
31:55 The Shah Leaves Iran
33:10 Executions Begin
35:21 Hijab Decree & Women Protest
37:38 Morality Police and Control
45:12 Raising Kids During War & Indoctrination
53:25 Leaving Iran: How Hard It Was
56:09 Iran Today: Protests, Regime, Hope
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1h 14min
February 18, 2026 Unity Beats Division w/ Pas. Corey Brooks
00:00 Introduction and Background of Pastor Corey Brooks
06:17 The Call to Ministry and Personal Journey
12:00 Overcoming Victimhood Mentality
17:25 The Walk Across America Initiative
25:40 Challenges Facing the Community
31:16 Strengthening Community Relationships
41:47 The Importance of Advocacy and Collaboration
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54min
January 28, 2026 Heroes, Hope & Hard Truths w/ Yuval David
00:00 — A Meeting of Minds
01:05 — Raised by Heroes
03:28 — The Power of Jewish Education
05:55 — A Friendship That Changed History
07:56 — Survival Through Purpose
10:18 — Love Born in the Camps
14:03 — Hope in the Darkest Places
15:23 — Judaism Looks Forward
17:09 — Beyond Victim Narratives
19:16 — Who Gets to Define Hatred
21:46 — Drawing the Line
25:46 — Tokenism and False Voices
28:21 — Living Without Sleep Since October 7
33:27 — Becoming Politically Homeless
58:42 — What Comes Next
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1h 10min
January 14, 2026 Soft Diplomacy in a Hard Moment w/ Dr. Delphine Gamburg
00:00 Introduction
02:24 Jewish Identity in France
11:06 Making Aliyah and Life in Israel
16:25 Diplomatic Career and Family Life
18:41 Role of the Consulate in the Midwest
20:42 Controversial Street Renaming in Dearborn
28:39 The Role of the Consulate in Dearborn
34:01 Understanding the Consulate's Mission
37:41 The Importance of Community Visibility
43:17 Engaging the Jewish Community in Chicago
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59min
December 23, 2025 Voice of Resilience: Jewish Advocacy & Grassroots Power w/ Pamela Scheinman
Recorded on October 15, this episode of Jew & Stew features Pamela Scheinman, speaking from Netanya, Israel, in the emotional aftermath of a hostage release and amid ongoing concerns about the cost and consequences of negotiated deals with terror groups. Pam reflects on her Orthodox upbringing in Queens, her evolving observance, and the education that deepened her Zionism—especially through the David Project’s framework for understanding how Israel is “framed” physically, historically, and morally. She shares her journey from early advocacy in Boston—counter-protests, rallies, and city hall testimony—to building an Israel Action Committee in Chicago before October 7. Pam also recounts confronting the Chicago ceasefire resolution, and later working with allies to pass an anti-slavery resolution that directly named jihadist violence—underscoring her core message: Jews and allies must be visible, informed, and unafraid to speak truth in the public square.
Guest Bio
Pamela Scheinman lived in a Boston suburb for 28 years before relocating to Chicago in 2021, during which time she served as Chairperson of her synagogue’s Israel Action Committee in Newton, MA, and sat on the board of the grassroots pro-Israel organization BIAC (Boston Israel Action Committee). A committed advocate for Israel, she organized and participated in numerous pro-Israel responses to anti-Israel events throughout the Boston area, believing deeply in the importance of standing proudly as a Jew in the public square and confronting the lies and modern-day blood libels directed at the world’s only Jewish state. After moving to Chicago, she established an Israel Action Committee at her downtown synagogue to elevate Israel advocacy within the community, and became the sole anti-ceasefire speaker selected by lottery to address Chicago City Hall in January 2024. She was again selected in September 2024 to urge the Council to support Alderman Raymond Lopez’s anti-slavery, anti-jihad resolution, which—after modifications—passed the City Council in February 2025. Guided by the principle of Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh Lazeh—that all Jews are responsible for one another—and Rabbi Tarfon’s teaching in Pirkei Avot that “it is not your duty to finish the work, but neither are you free to desist from it,” Pamela continues to devote herself to steadfast Jewish advocacy and moral clarity.
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1h 11min
December 12, 2025 Beyond the Boundary : Alli’s story of speaking up when it’s easier to stay quiet w/ Allison Tombros Korman
00:00 – Welcome & Introductions
00:33 – Growing Up Jewish in Upstate New York
02:02 – Family Heritage & Identity
03:31 – Jewish Traditions That Shaped Alli
06:13 – Hebrew School & Bat Mitzvah Memories
09:24 – The Power of Jewish Summer Camp
13:46 – College Years at Michigan
15:36 – Discovering Public Health at Johns Hopkins
18:27 – First Encounters With Reproductive Healthcare
25:11 – How Sex Education Has—and Hasn’t—Progressed
28:26 – Processing the Violence of October 7
33:48 – Inside the DC Abortion Fund During the Crisis
40:09 – Why Alli Committed to Abortion Access Work
56:53 – Founding the Red Tent Fund
01:05:49 – Support, Growth & Impact of Red Tent Fund
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1h 11min

FAQs about Jew and Stew:

How many episodes does Jew and Stew have?

The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.