The Fifth Question

By Daniel LevineReligion & Spirituality Judaism

The Fifth Question episodes

February 25, 2025 How to Save Judaism in America
I speak with longtime Jewish leader Andrew Getraer about his long career in Hillel, American Judaism, Why we don't talk more about God, and lots of other topics.#god#hillel#israel Facebook: / daniel.levine.31 Instagram: / rabbidaniellevine #Zionism#Judaism
1 hr 38 min
February 08, 2025 Trump's Gaza Plan W/ Alon Burstein
I speak with @AlonBurstein about the latest developments regarding Trump's plan for the future of GazaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.levine.31/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbidaniellevine/#Zionism #Israel #gaza #Judaism
1 hr 10 min
February 05, 2025 Free Speech, Immigration, Trump’s Policies, and the Jews: A Legal Perspective with Julie Marzouk
In this episode, we sit down with attorney and advocate Julie Marzouk to explore the intersection of immigration, antisemitism, and violence against women—and what the first weeks of Trump’s second term reveal about the legal landscape for combating antisemitism.
We discuss the Trump administration’s executive order on antisemitism, new federal investigations into college campuses, and the formation of a multi-agency task force to address rising antisemitic incidents in schools and universities. How will these policies impact Jewish students and communities?
We also examine Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement, including the Texas National Guard’s expanded authority to arrest migrants, and what this means for broader legal and humanitarian concerns.
Join us for a deep dive into the legal and policy challenges shaping the Jewish community today—plus what advocates like Julie Marzouk are doing to fight for justice.
🔹 Topics Covered:
✔ Trump’s new executive order on antisemitism
✔ Investigations into antisemitism on college campuses
✔ Immigration policy shifts and legal implications
✔ How antisemitism, immigration, and gender-based violence intersect
✔ What legal advocates are doing to respond
🎧 Tune in now for expert insights on this critical moment for the Jewish community!
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1 hr 18 min
February 03, 2025 Is Drinking a Jewish Value?
I speak with Rabbi Drew Kaplan, host of the Jewish Drinking Show, about all things Judaism and alcohol
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1 hr 1 min
January 27, 2025 Is DEI Worth Saving? A Debate with April Powers
I speak with April Powers about whether or not DEI is an idea worth saving.
We discuss the overall implications, the philosophy of DEI, antisemitism within DEI, and much more
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1 hr 13 min
January 23, 2025 Therapy in the Orthodox Community
I speak with the CEO of Pesach Tikvah an organization that specializes in mental health for the Orthodox community.
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41 min
January 15, 2025 Mayor of an Israeli Settlement: Oded Revivi
I speak with Oded Revivi who was the mayor of Efrat for over 15 years.
We discuss the question of Israeli settlements, Palestinians, 10/7, Human Rights , The Jewish History of Efrat, Donald Trump, and much more!
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52 min
January 13, 2025Whistleblowing in the Israeli Government and IDF w/ Daphne Inbar
🎙️ Exploring Whistleblowing with Professor Daphne Inbar
In this episode, I sit down with Professor Daphne Inbar to delve into her fascinating research on whistleblowing—both on a global scale and within Israel. Together, we tackle thought-provoking questions and debates, including:
What exactly is whistleblowing, and why does it matter?

Can we trust the IDF spokesperson?

Is whistleblowing inherently beneficial, or does it come with risks?

A critical look at groups like Breaking the Silence.
…and so much more!
Join us for an engaging conversation that challenges assumptions, sparks curiosity, and unpacks the complexities of accountability in modern society.
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1 hr 3 min
January 09, 2025 Shai Davidai on Campus, Antisemitism, Advocacy, and his Jewish Identity
In this episode, I talk with Shai Davidai, one of the most prominent Zionist academics of the post-10/7 era. Shai has been at the forefront of addressing the surge in antisemitism on college campuses, courageously calling out Columbia University’s administration for their failure to adequately support Jewish students during these challenging times.
Through his advocacy and personal reflections, Shai sheds light on the struggles Jewish students face, the importance of standing up for one’s identity, and how Zionism intersects with academic life and activism. We also discuss his own Jewish identity as an atheist.
🎥 Topics Covered:
✅ Rising antisemitism and its impact on campus communities
✅ Shai’s outspoken critique of institutional responses to antisemitism
✅ What it means to be an atheist Jew
✅ Building resilience and community in the post-10/7 landscape
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📌 Keywords: Shai Davidai, antisemitism on campus, Zionist advocacy, Jewish identity, Columbia University, post-10/7, Jewish students, combating hate, campus activism, Israel advocacy
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59 min
January 05, 2025 Herbert Levine AKA My Dad
I talk to my dad, Professor Herbert Levine, about a variety of topics including: campus life, antisemitism in the sciences, politics, loss of trust in institutions, his Jewish upbringing, and much more!
1 hr 21 min