At a time when being Jewish often involves a fight, Finding our Why with Ittay Flesher and Courtney Winter-Peters explores what drives us to be Jewish, asking not what we are fighting against but what we are advocating for. Join them to discover the drivers that makes us dig in and embrace the joy of being Jewish. Listener feedback is welcome at: findingourwhy@thejewishindependent.com.au
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Signup to Generate a PitchAt a time when being Jewish often involves a fight, Finding our Why with Ittay Flesher and Courtney Winter-Peters explores what drives us to be Jewish, asking not what we are fighting against but what we are advocating for. Join them to discover the drivers that makes us dig in and embrace the joy of being Jewish.
Recent episodes include "Let us hear your voice" (14 October 2026, 5 minutes), "To be a free people in our land" (7 October 2026, 31 minutes), and "The Arts that Made Us" (30 September 2026, 33 minutes).
Finding Our Why publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes.
Booking probability for Finding Our Why is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Finding Our Why requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Finding Our Why's contact route on record: public web form.
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Episode #11
<p>Has this series helped you find your why, or are you still searching?<br/><br/>We'd love to hear your voice and respond to your thoughts and questions before our final episode.<br/><br/>Voice notes can be sent via...
Episode #10
<p>On this penultimate episode of Season 1, we explore the meaning of October 7 and our ever-changing relationship to the land and state of Israel. <br/><br/>Feedback on this episode is welcome at...
Episode #9
<p>What role do the books, music, film, and the paintings on our walls play in enhancing our Jewish identity? </p><p>-</p><p>Books mentioned in this episode include:</p><p>As a Driven Leaf, Milton Steinberg</p><p>The...
Episode #8
<p>Why is our religion so centred on arguments? Is this a weakness or a strength? </p><p>In what way do arguments help us find meaning in troubled times? What does it mean to “argue well”?</p><p>The book discussed is...
Episode #7
<p>Why do we travel, and what happens to our sense of identity when we leave our comfort zones? In this episode, we unpack the transformative power of journeys and ask whether we hit the road simply to see new places or...
Episode #6
<p>As we approach the High Holy Days, we ask: What is the purpose of Jewish rituals? </p><p>We explore the complex link between belief and practice, debating whether our traditions offer deep personal meaning or just a...
Episode #5
<p>Like religion and politics, grief is often treated as a taboo topic in everyday conversation. We stay quiet to spare those who are hurting, but what if our silence actually makes the pain worse?</p><p>In this...
Episode #4
<p>This episode explores several questions about faith and meaning.</p><p>Do people who believe in a higher power and prayer have more meaning in their lives?</p><p>Can someone fully experience the richness of Jewish...
Episode #3
<p>What is the difference between Jewish education that simply passes along information and learning that truly stays with you for a lifetime?</p><p>In this episode, we address a critical question facing our community...
Episode #2
<p>In Episode 2 of Finding Our Why, we tackle the tension between fear and love, obligation and inspiration, asking what truly sustains Jewish identity today - "Oy vs. Joy."</p><p>Along the way, we reflect on parenting...
Episode #1
<p>In the debut episode of 'Finding Our Why’, co-hosts <b>Courtney Winter-Peters</b> and <b>Ittay Flescher</b> introduce a new podcast from The Jewish Independent that shifts the conversation from communal survival and...
Finding Our Why
<p>At a time when being Jewish often involves a fight, Finding our Why with<b> Ittay Flesher</b> and <b>Courtney Winter-Peters </b>explores what drives us to be Jewish, asking not what we are fighting against but what...
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