Best Jeremy Somers Podcasts (2025)

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The Chanukah Episode 1:01:31

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For the final episode of Season 2 I got into the spirit of the Festival of Lights. Susan Polgar, the first female chess grandmaster and real-life Beth Harmon of Netflix's latest hit The Queen's Gambit, chats about overcoming sexism in the chess world as well as her Jewish Hungarian heritage. Gilad Halpern returns to talk through the recent news of …

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Rabbi Jeremy Gordon 49:58

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For the penultimate episode of Season 2, I spoke with Rabbi Jeremy Gordon at his shul of New London Synagogue in St John’s Wood in January 2020. Our chat focussed on marriage under Masorti (Conservative in America) and how it contrasts with the British default that is, Orthodox weddings. We also spoke about one of the dominant figures of 20th Centu…

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Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers & Rabbi Gary Somers 28:36

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One Orthodox. One Reform. One Marriage. I had a rather lovely and candid conversation with Reform Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers and her newly ordained (at the time) Orthodox husband, Rabbi Gary Somers. Most couples disagree about the division of chores but their disagreement is halachic (Jewish Law) and I was curious as to how they make it work. The in…

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What the Future Holds 58:36

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Associate Professor of American Politics at Tufts University Eitan Hersh joins me in this episode to talk through the Jewish voting patterns in the US election. Madeline Young delves into the ways Black Lives Matter is affecting the Jewish community. Rabbi Harvey Belovski shares some high-concept Talmud, we have our usual Israel update from journal…

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Yehudis Fletcher - Bagel Bite 36:14

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In this episode I'm joined by Yehudis Fletcher, founder of Nahamu, a thinktank examining extremism in the Jewish community, and an Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) for Jewish charity Migdal Emunah. Recorded in two parts, we first discuss Fletcher’s life and work, followed by a catch up to hear how she feels the landscape may have changed …

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Jonathan Romain - Bagel Bite 28:13

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For this Bagel Bite, I was joined by Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain MBE, minister of Maidenhead Reform Synagogue in Berkshire. He is also a writer, broadcaster and founder of the Accord Coalition, a collective of religious groups, humanists, teachers and more working towards inclusive education. We met at Limmud Festival 2019 for a robust discussion on t…

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Lynn Ruth Miller - Bagel Bite 45:10

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For this Bagel Bite, I'm joined by the hilarious Lynn Ruth Miller, who holds the title as the world's oldest comedian. Please be advised that we do use language and discuss some topics that may not suitable for children. Lynn's book, 'Getting the Last Laugh' is available in bookshops now.By Hayden Cohen

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Renaissance Bagels 1:06:23

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Esther Safran Foer, author and mother of Jonathan, joins Hayden Cohen in the first Bagel Podcast for JR to discuss her new book, I Want You to Know We're Still Here: A Post-Holocaust Memoir. Then we hear from Karen Heilig, assistant executive vice president of Claims Conference – an organisation seeking justice for Jewish victims of Nazi persecutio…

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Coronavirus: Special Report 47:03

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This is a bit of a different episode as we’ll be hearing how a cross section of the Jewish community is responding to Covid 19. The aim is in the midst of madness to provide some positivity. It is by no means comprehensive and apologies if I’ve missed something huge. Take this episode as an overarching snapshot. Featuring Ashley Blaker, Leeds Pop u…

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Marjorie Ingall - Bagel Bite 23:13

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On this episode, especially for Mother's Day in the UK we have Marjorie Ingall, Author of 'Mamaleh Knows Best', 'Tablet Magazine' columnist and half of 'Sorry Watch' to discuss American Jewish Culture, comedy, the history of geeks and how to apologise. At the moment it's hard for most of us as we can't see our mums but on behalf of all children, th…

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Luke Akehurst - Bagel Bite 41:02

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Director of We Believe in Israel and Labour Macher, Luke Akehurst, joins me for an open and frank discussion. He also has the honour of being the first non-Jewish guest on the podcast. Recorded at Limmud Festival 2019. Link: https://www.webelieveinisrael.org.uk/By Hayden Cohen

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Thrice, Be Nice, Rice and Artistic Delights 1:08:30

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On this episode we have Beverley Jane Stewart, an artist whose main focus is on the synagogue experience. I keep on mispronouncing the rice dish, Mejadra with Miri Lewis. Gilad Halpern provides us with an Israel update now that they're heading to the third election within a year. Talmud for Schmeryls’ is led by Rabbi Benji Stanley who discusses wha…

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Daniel Anderson - Bagel Bite 29:13

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For this Bite, I was joined by then Deputy (now ex) leader of Enfield Council and Labour Councillor, Daniel Anderson. This was recorded back at Limmud Festival in December so there is an outdated reference to Prime Minister Theresa May, but apart from that, not that much has changed. Daniel's a passionate guy with strong opinions and we are both ca…

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New Year Special 1:04:55

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Happy 5780! On this episode I chat with Arnon Degani (standing in for Gilad) about the Arab effect in the recent election, Miri takes us through her homemade hummus recipe, you'll hear my stint on a certain famous American Jewish podcast, Rabbi Harvey Belovski's shares the reason for the creation of the world in Talmud for Schmeryls', Rabbi and Reb…

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Purity, Summer Latkes and the Climate Crisis 51:57

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This episode is mildly NSFW. We talk purity with both Miriam Lorie from the Mikveh Project and Rabbi Debbie Young Somers who provides a Talmudic approach to Niddah (ritual purity). I also went to the Jewish Museum to talk with Jemima Jarman about British Jews. It felt a little bit 'Yey, Jews!' but I suppose in our current climate, a bit of positivi…

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Keith Kahn Harris - Bagel Bite 45:27

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We've avoided it long enough. Here is the first episode where I discuss antisemitism with Guardian columnist, sociologist and wild haired metalhead, Keith Kahn Harris.By Hayden Cohen

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The Miseducation of Eating 52:31

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On this episode I talk with the incoming and outgoing chief execs of the Jewish Volunteering Network - Nicky Goldman & Leonie Lewis. Gilad Halpern talks about the new Israeli Education minister who's been saying some rather controversial things. We have a Broigus about eating Jewishly with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg, Rabbi Debbie Young Somers and Mr…

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Alfie Ferguson - Bagel Bite 20:45

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In the last of our LGBT+ Bagel Bites, I'm joined by Alfie Ferguson. We go off topic a little bit, but that OK. This is one story of one person and a story I'd never heard before. Hope you enjoyBy Hayden Cohen

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Rabbi Mike Moskowitz - Bagel Bite 48:46

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For the second in our LGBT interview series, I'm joined by the inspirational Rabbi Mike Moskowitz: an orthodox rabbi who advocates for the transgender community within Jewish spaces and organisations.By Hayden Cohen

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Dalia Fleming - Bagel Bite 41:03

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As it's currently LGBT+ month, join me for some one on one interviews with people involved in the Jewish LGBT community. On this episode, I have the pleasure to be joined by Dalia Fleming - Executive Director of Keshet UK.By Hayden Cohen

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Pesach Special 44:00

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In this Pesach special, join Hayden as he chats with Rabbi Harvey Belovski about why we lean on Pesach in 'Talmud for Schmeryls' and some Passover tips with Denise Philips. I visited Jewish food bank GIFT charity and spoke with their founder Michelle Barnett, Gilad Halpern provided the final bit of election analysis (at least until the next one), I…

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Michael Wegier - Bagel Bite 30:04

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It's very possible you have no idea who Michael Wegier is. He is a lifelong Jewish charity professional and has just finished his tenure as Chief Executive of UJIA. A true example of strong and stable leadership. If you haven't heard of UJIA, it's the largest Jewish Israel charity in the UK with a multi million pound turnover. We talk crisis manage…

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Cooking the Books & Baking the Challah 1:00:09

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Welcome to the second episode. On the show today we have mushrooms, Talmud for Schmeryls with Clive Lawton talking about Ben Azzai, Denise Philips talking Challah, Julia Gazdag talking Mother in Laws and me talking about the JQ Literary Prize. The Bagel Broigus features Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl, Ben Crowne and Clive Lawton who …

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Clive Lawton - Bagel Bite 50:05

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This interview with Clive Lawton OBE was originally going to be edited down and placed into the first episode. However it was impossible to edit because the conversation was so good! Hope you enjoy and if you do, let everyone know and share around.By Hayden Cohen

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Microwave Extravaganza EP 22: Thawing out our tight asses 50:29

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Microwave Extravaganza EP 17: Fuck Your Optics 1:18:49

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Microwave Extravaganza Podcast EP: 16 2:25:20

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Microwave Extravaganza EP: 15 The Most Professional Show On The Internet 1:35:50

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Microwave Extravaganza EP12: Filthy Rich Capitalists 1:57:44

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Microwave Extravaganza EP11: I'm a Statist and I know it 1:45:40

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Microwave Extravaganza EP10: Viva La Statists ft: Esoteric Entity 56:30

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Microwave Extravaganza EP9: Viva La Statists 1:52:49

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Mushrooms, Frummers, Bibi and Bagels 1:08:44

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Here it is! The first episode lovingly crafted for your listening pleasure. On the show today we have mushrooms, Talmud for Schmeryls with Rabbi Debbie Young Somers, Better Know a Jewish Charity with Ben Crowne who's talking about the private ambulance service, Hatzola and the drama going on there. Gilad Halpern will be discussing Bibi and Julia Ga…

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Bagel Podcast Trailer 2:42

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So it begins. The Bagel Podcast. This is a trailer mainly so I can get ready for the first proper episode on Thursday 24th January 2019. Until then please do subscribe to the newsletter at bagelpodcast.comBy Hayden Cohen