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Jewish Heretics.
The show that delves into the lives of extraordinary individuals, the artists, activists, and intellectuals reimagining what it means to be Jewish, together. A new conversation every month, hosted by David Wall.
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Every conversation on Jewish Heretics is hosted by David Wall, the Centre's Director of Culture and Development.
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Wayne Koestenbaum
In this installment of the official UJPO podcast, we speak to celebrated American artist, poet, and cultural critic, Wayne Koestenbaum about a number of topics, including the Jewish…
Jordy Rosenberg
In this instalment of the official UJPO podcast, we interview celebrated author and academic, Jordy Rosenberg about his latest novel, Night Night Fawn, his wild journey as a…
Jehan Helou
In this special International Women's Day installment of the official United Jewish People's Order podcast, we interview celebrated academic, author and activist, Jehan Helou. Jehan has had a…
Cherien Dabis
In this installment of the official United Jewish People's Order podcast, we interview Palestinian-American actress, director, producer, and screenwriter Cherien Dabis, about her latest epic feature film, All…
Saeed Teebi
In this installment of the official United Jewish People's Order podcast, we interview author and lawyer Saeed Teebi, exploring topics such as the role that intergenerational trauma has…
Gary Barwin
In this installment of the official United Jewish People's Order podcast, we interview novelist, poet, musician and educator Gary Barwin about his incredibly diverse and prolific practice, his…
Aaron Kreuter
In this installment of the official UJPO Podcast, we interview author and professor Aaron Kreuter about his work as a poet, novelist and humorist, touching on the development…
Camp Naivelt at 100
In this installment of the official UJPO Podcast, we explore the ins and outs, past and present of Camp Naivelt, a family getaway that has been a haven…
Peter Beinart
On May 12, 2025, The United Jewish People's Order presented an Evening with Peter Beinart, at Parkdale Hall in downtown Toronto. The event was an opportunity for representatives…
Samira Mohyeddin
In this installment of the official UJPO Podcast, we interview producer, broadcaster and journalist, Samira Mohyeddin. She joins us to discuss her background in theatre, her experiences as…
Centre for Jewish Nonviolence
In this installment of the official UJPO Podcast, we interview Oriel Eisner and Dina Chizhik, activists and organizers with the Centre for Jewish Nonviolence. They joined us to…
Naomi Klein
In this installment of the official UJPO Podcast, we interview celebrated author, professor and activist, Naomi Klein. She joined us to discuss a wide range of topics, including…
Wendy Elisheva Somerson
In this installment of the official UJPO Podcast, we interview healer, author, visual artist and activist, Wendy Elisheva Somerson, also known as Wes. They joined us to discuss…
Arielle Angel
In this installment of the official UJPO Podcast, we interview Arielle Angel, editor-in-chief at Jewish Currents Magazine. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including what it's…
Sol Brager
In this installment of the official UJPO Podcast, we interview Solomon J. Brager, the author of Heavyweight [William Morrow 2024] and other comics, a 2023-2025 Jerome Hill Artists…
Molly Crabapple
In this instalment of the official UJPO Podcast, we interview internationally celebrated artist, animator, writer and journalist Molly Crabapple. In a wide-ranging discussion, we touch on such topics…
UofT Encampment
In this installment of the official UJPO Podcast, we interview a distinguished panel of Toronto-based movers and shakers from the legal and activist worlds about the University of…
Daniel Kahn
In this installment of the official UJPO Podcast, we interview internationally celebrated singer, songwriter, actor and Yiddishist, Daniel Kahn. In this wide-ranging discussion, we discuss his Jewish upbringing…
Avi Lewis
In this installment of the official UJPO Podcast, we interview celebrated journalist, filmmaker, professor, activist and Federal NDP candidate, Avi Lewis. We discuss his remarkable family legacy; how…
Irena Klepfisz
In this installment of the official UJPO Podcast, we interview celebrated Jewish, lesbian poet, academic, activist and author Irena Klepfisz, delving into her life-long journeys through language; the…
Jews Say No to Genocide Coalition
In this installment of the official UJPO Podcast, we interview members of the Jews Say No to Genocide Coalition, a loose group of like-minded, Pro-Palestinian, anti-oppression organizations, formed…
Eitan Bronstein Aparicio & Eléonore Merza Bronstein
In this special, bonus installment of the official UJPO Podcast, we interview Eitan Bronstein Aparicio and Eleonore Merza Bronstein, who were both guest speakers at the Split Screens…
Corey Balsam
In this installment of the official UJPO Podcast, we interview Corey Balsam, activist, polyglot, Capoeira expert and National Coordinator of Canada's Independent Jewish Voices. Corey has spent many…
Lia Tarachansky
Welcome to "Jewish Heretics," the podcast that delves into the lives of extraordinary individuals who challenged conventions in Jewish history.
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Welcome to "Jewish Heretics," the podcast that delves into the lives of extraordinary individuals who challenged conventions in Jewish history.
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Welcome to "Jewish Heretics," the podcast that delves into the lives of extraordinary individuals who challenged conventions in Jewish history.
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