People Jew Wanna Know

One Day In October - Bonus Episode

By popular request, here’s a bonus episode featuring highlights from our December 3rd One Day In October screening and moderated panel event. In this episode, you’ll hear from Oct. 7th survivor Sabine Taasa.Sabine Taasa is a French-Israeli survivor from the Israeli community of Netiv HaAsara, where her husband, Gil, and eldest son, Or, were murdered on Oct. 7th. She has since become a prominent advocate, sharing her family's story internationally, including speaking at the United Nations and appearing in the HBO Max series One Day in October. This event was made possible by Jewish Parent Academy (JPA) and Jewish ERGs.https://www.jpacademy.org/https://www.jewishergs.com/Stream One Day In October on HBO Max and follow on Instagram @onedayinoctoberofficialSupport our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknow

In A Pickle? Try Satire - Ryan Turkienicz, The Daily Brine

What started as a satirical page run by 2 brothers has grown into a sharp, witty voice in the Jewish community. Ryan Turkienicz of The Daily Brine shares what’s brined his brain this year, the team's approach to satire, and why honesty matters more than Hasbara. Follow The Daily Brine on Instagram and TikTok  ⁨@DailyBrine⁩  and read their writing at www.dailybrine.com Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda02:00 How 2 brothers started a satirical page 06:09 How has The Daily Brine been received by the community? 07:05 Voice Of The People - what is it & how is The Daily Brine involved?12:08 What has brined Ryan's brain the most this year? 14:08 On Slam Frank!17:57 The Daily Brine's dream headline18:49 On former Mossad head - Yossi Cohen22:56 "We're not going to win with Hasbara" 24:56 Why The Daily Brine started out as anonymous 26:30 Ryan's rules around content27:31 Family telepathy30:20 Ryan's message to the Jewish people31:38 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination

The Road Less Traveled Is Actually a Blast – Jen Cohn

Jen Cohn — voice of countless characters and a true “joy hog” — sits down with Margarita to talk about the Jewish roots that shaped her, the unconventional turns of her career, and what it really takes to raise proud Jewish kids. Along the way, they laugh about Russian accents, psychic visits, and yes… even the voice of a matzoh ball. Connect with Jen on Instagram @heyitsjencohn.Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda 03:10 "I'm a joy hog" 06:10 Jen's Jewish upbringing & eclectic career14:40 "The road less traveled is the more exciting road" 17:51 On Jews in entertainment & Jewish parenting22:30 The steps to raising proud Jewish children 29:50 Jen's Russian accent 31:37 How is Jen preparing her son for college? 34:57 What is Jen optimistic about? 40:50 Margarita's trip to the psychic 42:16 What would a matzoh ball's voice sound like? 45:33 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination

When Inclusion Leaves Jews Out - Steven Phillips of JewishERGs

Margarita welcomes Steven Phillips — former tech leader, now founder of JewishERGs, and full-time advocate for Jewish representation in the workplace.In this episode, we dig into his journey of founding a Jewish Employee Resource Group at Amazon, scaling that into a worldwide community, and the challenges and opportunities Jewish professionals face at work.Learn more about Steven's work at www.jewishergs.comFollow JewishERGs on Instagram  @JewishERGs  Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda 04:36 Steven's story - from Tech to Jewish ERGs08:25 How did Steven take Jewish ERGs full-time? 09:54 What's the pushback to Jewish ERGs? 13:39 Which corporations get it right & which don't? 15:50 Margarita's experience at Amazon19:42 How can Jews push back from hostility in the workplace? 31:23 Steven's visits to Israel & what they taught him 38:31 Steven's advice to Jews in corporate41:57 What else is Steven working on?Margarita welcomes Steven Phillips — former tech leader, now founder of JewishERGs, and full-time advocate for Jewish representation in the workplace.

Andrew Zimmern: Eat Everything, Fear Nothing

Andrew Zimmern joins People Jew Wanna Know to talk about the Jewish upbringing that shaped him, from his grandmother’s legendary roast chicken and pickled tongue, to Shabbat dinners that later inspired Family Dinner. He reflects on his most vivid Bizarre Foods moments, including being marched through a Rio favela with AK-47s under his chin. He also opens up about the spiritual lessons he found in sobriety and why “being the only” has guided his entire media career.Lear more about Andrew's incredible work at www.andrewzimmern.com and follow him on Instagram @chefaz Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda05:41 How Margarita met Andrew's childhood best friend 8:16 Andrew's Jewish upbringing 12:08 "I want to be a NYC Jew" 13:07 "In the world of media & brands, it's better to be an only" 14:02 Andrew's staple Shabbat dish19:48 Visiting Kazakhstan27:19 Unsolved mysteries of Bizarre Foods - Rio & Mexico City34:57 How do we stay connected in a disconnected world? 37:40 Andrew's new book about seafood & obsession with service44:02 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination