Zach Sage Fox talks to Elon about his bar mitzvah, going to rehab, and starting stand-up all in middle school. Zach shares his near-death experience in the West Bank, and opens up about the importance of therapy and healing from an eating disorder.

This episode contains adult language and content on drug use and eating disorders.

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Stefanie Yunger talks to Elon about what compelled her to start making hysterical sketches despite her agent telling her not to be funny. She also jokes that Elon’s beard might be a cry for help and shares her plans to instill a sense of Jewish pride in her child.

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Howie Mandel talks to Elon about the joys of being a grandparent, opens up about his mental health struggles, and discusses how he turned to Jewish tradition to honor his late father.

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Swell Ariel Or talks to Elon about her role in the first scripted series about October 7th, her goal of fostering conversations about modern antisemitism while highlighting the importance of consuming knowledge from all side. Swell also reveals the real reason why she disinvited Elon to her birthday party.

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Montana Tucker talks to Elon about starting her career as a dancer, the influence of her Holocaust survivor grandparents, and how she uses her platform to combat antisemitism.

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Shai Davidai talks to Elon about his unwavering commitment to protecting Jewish students on campus at the risk of his own job. Shai shares the realities of Jewish life in today’s academic environment post-October 7th, and he reflects on his upbringing in Israel.

Please note, this episode was recorded before Shai was temporarily banned from Columbia University’s campus.

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Welcome to Stars of David! I’m your host, Elon Gold, and I’m here to bring you laughs, insights, and a whole lot of Jewish pride! Joining me is my hilarious co-host, Eli Leonard. But before we dive in, let’s answer the question: what makes this podcast different from all other podcasts? Stars of David is unapologetically Jewish! In this special 8-episode series, we’ll sit down with some of the biggest Jewish stars. Each episode is a vibrant celebration of Jewish culture, comedy, and the art of kvetching. We’ll share unforgettable stories, dive into meaningful conversations, and of course, wrap things up with the Yiddish Word of the Day, courtesy of my wonderful parents. So, let’s kvetch, laugh, and celebrate what it means to be part of this incredible tribe! 

UNPACKED is growing and we need your help! From now through December 31 you can make history with us by contributing to our podcast expansion project! We're kicking off this plan with transforming Unpacking Israeli History into a multi-platform experience, providing more episodes in both audio and video formats, more interesting guests, live events and more! Join us in raising $150,000 to make this dream a reality. If you've already contributed, thank you! If you haven't yet, now's your chance to be a part of something amazing.

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