{"podcast":{"title":"Wondering Jews with Mijal and Noam","slug":"wondering-jews-with-mijal-and-noam-6766495","podcast_index_feed_id":6766495,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/wondering-jews","website_url":"https://unpacked.media/podcast-series/wondering-jews/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/13c819a8-ba5d-11ee-b026-7f8d82417e3f/image/872c5c4baea664000208324314500af4.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Unpacked","episode_count":133,"summary":"Mijal Bitton and Noam Weissman are two of the most dynamic, interesting, and thought-provoking Jewish leaders today. Two seasoned educators who love to talk, listen, laugh, challenge, and grow, Mijal and Noam are the Wondering Jews, leading us through thought-provoking discussions that are as serious as they are entertaining. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or just curious about Jewish culture, this show offers a refreshing perspective that's both enlightening and enjoyable. It's not just a podcast; it's a thoughtful conversation that invites everyone to wonder about the rich tapestry of Jewish ideas in the context of our daily lives. Brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T20:18:44.019016+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wondering-jews-with-mijal-and-noam-6766495"},"episode":{"title":"Understanding the ICE Surge with Kate Davenport","slug":"understanding-the-ice-surge-with-kate-davenport","published_at":"2026-02-04T10:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wondering-jews-with-mijal-and-noam-6766495/understanding-the-ice-surge-with-kate-davenport","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wondering-jews-with-mijal-and-noam-6766495","url":"https://unpacked.media/podcast-series/wondering-jews/","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OPEND5505030394.mp3?updated=1770172118","summary":"At a moment when many Americans are either shouting past each other or staying silent, Noam and Mijal pause to reflect on what this moment demands of them as Jews, as leaders, and as citizens. In this episode, Mijal and Noam speak with Minnesota resident and Aspen Civil Society Fellow Kate Moore Davenport. The conversation explores the surge of ICE agents in Minneapolis and why it has ignited a debate over due process, safety, and federal power. Afterwards, Noam and Mijal reflect on polarization, competing narratives, and how Jewish ethical frameworks can help guide conversation without surrendering nuance. Here is a link to Mijal's instragram post, discussed in the episode: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUEo6ezDnnQ/?igsh=MWs1c3J3ZzY4YnhzZQ== Get in touch at WonderingJews@unpacked.media. Follow @wonderingjews on Instagram, and watch and subscribe on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠. ------------ This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: ⁠⁠https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4⁠⁠ For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Stars of David with Elon Gold ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠","meta_description":"At a moment when many Americans are either shouting past each other or staying silent, Noam and Mijal pause to reflect on what this moment demands of them…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2573,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wondering-jews-with-mijal-and-noam-6766495/episodes/understanding-the-ice-surge-with-kate-davenport/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wondering-jews-with-mijal-and-noam-6766495/understanding-the-ice-surge-with-kate-davenport.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}