Sep 5, 202656 minS1
In this episode of Jewish Actually , I speak with Rabbi Yehuda Sarna, NYU professor and Executive Director of the Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life, about Jewish identity, belonging, leadership, and the power of...
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Jewish Actually
Hosted by Lila Newman · religion · EN
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What does it mean to be Jewish today—especially if you’re a teen growing up in a world full of contradictions, questions, and culture shifts?Hosted by Lila Newman, a Gen-Z Jewish girl figuring it out in real time, Jewish Actually explores identity, memory, and meaning through honest conversations with people across generations. It’s a podcast about belonging, asking questions, and claiming your voice. Whether you’re religious, secular, just curious, or somewhere in between, Jewish Actually is for anyone thinking deeply about who they are and
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What is Jewish Actually about?
What does it mean to be Jewish today, especially if you’re a teen growing up in a world full of contradictions, questions, and culture shifts? Hosted by Lila Newman, a Gen-Z Jewish girl figuring it out in real time, Jewish Actually explores identity, memory, and meaning through honest conversations with people across generations.
Who hosts Jewish Actually?
Jewish Actually is hosted by Lila Newman. The show has published 16 episodes to date.
What has Jewish Actually covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Building Bridges: NYU Professor Rabbi Yehuda Sarna on Jewish Belonging Around the World" (5 September 2026, 56 minutes), "Jewish Media Today with Neil Friedman (CEO of ChaiFlicks & Founder of Menemsha Films)" (9 May 2026, 58 minutes), and "The Obamas’ Former Speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz on Her Books and Rediscovering Jewish Identity" (25 April 2026, 56 minutes).
How often does Jewish Actually publish?
Jewish Actually publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 16 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Jewish Actually?
Booking probability for Jewish Actually is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Jewish Actually requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Jewish Actually's contact route on record: verified email.
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Lila Newman hosts Jewish Actually, a religion podcast with 16 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- May 9, 202658 minS1
<p>In this episode of Jewish Actually, I sit down with Neil Friedman, CEO of ChaiFlicks and Founder of Menemsha Films, to explore his journey in building and shaping Jewish film and media. We discuss his path into the...
Episode #12
The Obamas’ Former Speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz on Her Books and Rediscovering Jewish Identity
Apr 25, 202656 minS1<p>In this episode of Jewish Actually, I sat down with Sarah Hurwitz, The Obamas’ former speechwriter, to talk about her journey from the White House to writing her own two books exploring her own Jewish identity...
- Apr 18, 202654 minS1
<p>In this episode of Jewish Actually, I'm joined by Dr. Stephen Arnoff, CEO of the Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center, for a wide-ranging conversation on music, meaning, and Jewish life.</p><p>We talked about Dr. Arnoff's...
- Apr 11, 202637 minS1
<p>In this episode of Jewish Actually, Aaron Bregman joins me to discuss the American Jewish Committee’s Leaders for Tomorrow program (which he oversees): an initiative shaping the next generation of Jewish leaders. The...
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- Apr 4, 202638 minS1
<p>In this episode of Jewish, Actually, we go inside AJC ACCESS Global with Alana Wilck, Assistant Director of the program. Alana shares how ACCESS connects young Jewish leaders around the world, builds global networks...
- Mar 28, 202646 minS1
<p>In this episode of Jewish Actually, I’m joined by actress and producer Alysia Reiner (Orange Is the New Black, Equity), and filmmaker and writer Shaina Feinberg (The New York Times, This American...
- Mar 21, 202650 minS1
<p>What happens when history itself is put on trial?</p><p>In this episode of Jewish Actually, Lila sits down with Dr. Kenneth Stern, the director of the Bard Center for the Study of Hate, who spent 25 years at the...
- Mar 14, 202634 minS1
<p>In this episode of Jewish Actually, Laura Seltzer-Duny, an Emmy-nominated and PBS award-winning documentary filmmaker, joins to discuss her powerful film Nobody Wants Us. In this conversation, she reflects on the...
Episode #5
Witnessing in Complicated Times: With 3x Emmy-Nominated Journalist & Filmmaker Allison Norlian
Feb 14, 202641 minS1<p>In this episode of Jewish Actually, we are joined by Allison Norlian, a 3x Emmy-nominanted journalist, filmmaker, and writer. Known for her film "Thirteen", based on her sister's story, Allison talks about her film...
Episode #1
Jewish in the NFL: With Gus Ornstein
Feb 7, 202624 minS1<p>On this episode of Jewish Actually, former NFL and Yankees player Gus Ornstein reflects on his journey as a Jewish athlete. From playing at three different colleges--Notre Dame, Michigan State, and Rowan...
- Jan 31, 202658 minS1
<p>In this episode of Jewish Actually, we’re joined by Harper Kincaid, a Jewish therapist navigating what it means to show up professionally and personally right now. We talk about therapy, culture, Jewish identity...
- Jan 24, 202652 minS1
<p>In this episode of Jewish Actually, I sit down with artist Baret Boisson for a deeply personal conversation about identity, lineage, and belonging.</p><p><br></p><p>Baret grew up knowing her mother was Jewish, but...
- Jan 22, 20265 minS1
<p>Welcome to Jewish Actually. I'm Lila, and this podcast exists because Jewish identity isn’t a headline, a stereotype, or a comment section debate. It’s personal.</p><p><br></p><p>In this first episode, I talk about...
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