The Jewish Experience

By Manhattan Jewish Experience

Jewish education and inspiration courtesy of Rabbi Mark N. Wildes, Founder of the Manhattan Jewish Experience (MJE). Founded in 1998, MJE is a warm and open community where millennial men and women in... more

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The podcast currently has 215 episodes available.

The Jewish Experience episodes:

June 14, 2026 ISRAEL SPECIAL EPISODE!
The history, culture, and triumph of the Jewish Homeland. Website: jewishexperience.org
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1h 19min
May 19, 2026 Mishnah? Torah? Mishneh Torah? - Explaining the most important Jewish books
What's the different between Torah and Tanach? Why does the Talmud have the Mishnah inside? And what can I read to catch up on the basics of Judaism? Join Rabbi Wildes as we demystify the sometimes-overwhelming world of Jewish sforim. Website: jewishexperience.org
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1h 4min
May 07, 2026 Who Can Become Jewish?
Being Jewish is a lot of commitment! So why would someone choose to become Jewish? And what would they have to do? Join Rabbi Wildes to learn all about Conversion! Website: jewishexperience.org
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1h 3min
April 13, 2026 Who is God? - A Discussion with Rabbi Wildes
What do we know about God? How much is it possible to know about God? How can we connect to God? How has our relationship to God changed? And what do you do if you still don't believe? Join Rabbi Wildes to discover all the answers, and to raise many more questions. Website: jewishexperience.org
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1h 18min
April 06, 2026 Israel’s International Spokesperson to the United Nations - Jonathan Harounoff
The United Nations has a history of opposing the interests of the state of Israel, and that's putting it mildly. Meet the man responsible for defending Israel before this famously hostile audience. Learn about Jonathan Harounoff's work in the UN, and his project of informing the world about the women standing for their rights in Iran, at the risk of their lives. Website: jewishexperience.org
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49min
March 30, 2026 The Pesach Seder Exhibition
Join Rabbi Wildes for a complete tour of the Passover seder, complete with Matzo, a full seder plate, and many stories and insights from three thousand years of Jewish wisdom.
For the full experience, see the video edition of this episode: https://youtu.be/VHsTM29orrY Website: jewishexperience.org
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1h 6min
March 23, 2026 HELP! It's My First Time at an Orthodox Synagogue!
HELP! I've been invited to an Orthodox synagogue! I grew up Reform or Conservative so I don't know what to expect. Join Rabbi Wildes and learn that the Orthodox world isn't as intimidating as you might expect. Already a regular at Orthodox synagogue? Learn to anticipated the questions your friends might ask! Website: jewishexperience.org
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1h
March 16, 2026 Ambassador Ofir Akunis
Rabbi Wildes joins Ambassador Ofir Akunis at the Israeli Consulate in New York City to learn about Iran, Israel, and the future of Judaism. Website: jewishexperience.org
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27min
March 10, 2026 Should We Celebrate When Our Enemies Are Killed?
This week Ayatollah Khamenei, the supreme ruler of Iran, was killed by US and Israeli missile strikes. While Khamenei was lifelong enemy of the Jewish people, does that make it right to celebrate his death? What can the story of Purim teach us about this latter-day Haman? And with so many troubles in the world today, how can we justify celebrating a joyous holiday like Purim anyway? Rabbi Wildes takes on these questions and more. Website: jewishexperience.org
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45min
March 02, 2026 Should I Donate Money if I'm Already BROKE!?
It's my money! I worked for it! So why should I give away MY money? Rabbi Wildes teaches us about the laws and traditions of Tzedakah, and why giving away some of your money may lead to more money coming back to you.
You can start now! Give Matanot LeEvyonim today: https://buy.stripe.com/5kQ00j3F38ScfLV73SbZe01 Website: jewishexperience.org
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1h 2min

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