World-renowned Israeli chef and spice master Lior Lev Sercarz joins Jay’s 4 Questions for a riveting discussion on the important role chefs play in bridging societal gaps and how cooking with the right combination of spices can enhance your lif

A Conversation with Lori Gottlieb

Dec 18th, 2019 29m 36s

New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, psychotherapist, nationally recognized journalist, and weekly columnist for The Atlantic Lori Gottlieb joins Jay’s 4 Questions for a fascinating discussion on the challenge

A Conversation with Rachel Bloom

Nov 20th, 2019 30m 15s

Multi-talented actress, singer, writer, and comedian Rachel Bloom joins Jay’s 4 Questions to discuss her Jewish upbringing, her blossoming career, and why Jay considers Rachel the “modern-day queen of Yiddish theater.” The conversation highligh

A Conversation with Rabbanit Alissa Thomas-Newborn

Jun 19th, 2019 35m 23s

Rabbanit Alissa Thomas-Newborn talks about her journey from being the daughter of a Reform rabbi and student at Brentwood school to a leader in the modern Orthodox community, the role she plays as a rabbanit, and the legacy of women leaders thr

A Conversation with Avi Issacharoff

Jun 12th, 2019 28m 35s

Award-winning journalist and TV producer Avi Issacharoff of Haaretz, The Times of Israel, and the hit Netflix show Fauda, joins Jay’s 4 Questions podcast

A Conversation with Jay Sanderson

Jun 5th, 2019 41m 55s

For the 80th episode, the script is flipped! Our podcast host and Federation President & CEO Jay Sanderson sits down with Rob Eshman to share his thoughts on community, spirituality, religion, and food.

A Conversation with Danny Goldberg

May 29th, 2019 33m 48s

Nirvana manager and entertainment professional Danny Goldberg talks about religion, spirituality, his new book Serving the Servant, and more on this week’s Jay’s 4 Questions podcast.

A Conversation with Jessica Yellin

May 22nd, 2019 32m 2s

Award-winning journalist and former CNN Chief White House Correspondent Jessica Yellin talks about her experiences covering Presidents and world leaders, the state of journalism today, and her “newsnotnoise” Instagram campaign.

A Conversation with Zoe Nathan

May 15th, 2019 37m 16s

Chef and baker extraordinaire Zoe Nathan of Huckleberry and Milo + Olive joins Jay’s 4 Questions to talk about food, community, and spirituality.

A Conversation with Max Neuberger

May 8th, 2019 34m 26s

Creator of Jewish Insider Max Neuberger talks about his daily newsletter that covers U.S. politics, business news, and philanthropy from a Jewish angle.

A Conversation with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

May 1st, 2019 41m 48s

“America’s Rabbi” Shmuley Boteach seems to always be in the headlines — whether because of his relationships with Roseanne Barr, Oprah, and Corey Booker, or his past with Michael Jackson. Rabbi Shmuley has helped redefine the role of the rabbi

A Conversation with Chef Sara Bradley

Apr 24th, 2019 31m 31s

Learn about the matzah ball soup that won her a spot on Bravo’s Top Chef Season 16 in Macau, China with Chef Sara Bradley. She joins Jay’s 4 Questions to talk about growing up in the very small town of Paducah KY, the connection between Paducah

A Conversation with Tovah Feldshuh

Apr 17th, 2019 32m 8s

Learn secrets to the perfect matzah brei and a plan for peace in the Middle East from actress Tovah Feldshuh on this week’s Jay’s 4 Questions. This amazing Jewish Broadway, TV, and silver screen star also talks about the extraordinary characte

A Conversation with David Harris

Apr 10th, 2019 36m

David Harris, CEO of the American Jewish Committee, joins Jay’s 4 Questions podcast to talk about the extraordinary changes from 1990 to present day in the Jewish world, his passion for Jewish activism, and what has inspired his life and life’s

A Conversation with Dr. Joel Kahn

Apr 3rd, 2019 32m 20s

This week’s guest is America’s Heart-Healthy Doctor and Holistic Cardiologist, Dr. Joel Kahn. The conversation spans preventive cardiology and the importance of plant-based, clean, healthy eating.

A Conversation with Micah Wexler

Mar 27th, 2019 32m 57s

Chef, restaurateur, and deli impresario Micah Wexler joins Jay’s 4 Questions podcast to discuss deli culture, the difference between pastrami and corned beef, and his mother’s chicken soup. The conversation highlights his childhood memories gr

A Conversation with Rabbi Rick Jacobs

Mar 20th, 2019 34m 20s

Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, joins Jay’s 4 Questions, to discuss how the Jewish community must and will transform itself in order to engage the next generation of young Jews. He discusses the vibrancy of the co

A Conversation with Steve Nasatir

Mar 13th, 2019 30m 27s

This week’s guest is the legendary Dr. Steve Nasatir, President of The Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. This episode takes a stroll through history as the conversation highlights how Dr. Nasatir has been a part of

A Conversation with Amanda Berman

Mar 6th, 2019 31m 22s

This week’s episode highlights Amanda Berman, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Zioness, in a conversation that spans her political activism and love of Israel.

A Conversation with Garrett Reisman

Feb 27th, 2019 35m 54s

This week on Jay’s 4 Questions, former NASA Astronaut and first Jewish crew member at the International Space Station Garrett Reisman joins us for an out-of-this-world episode!

A Conversation with Sal Litvak

Feb 20th, 2019 32m 9s

The Accidental Talmudist joins Jay’s 4 Questions to discuss all things spiritual, Talmudic, and community.

Episode #064

Feb 13th, 2019 44m 3s

This week’s Jay’s 4 Questions guest is Phil Rosenthal, Somebody Feed Phil host. Hot topics: comedy and food, two of the Jewish people’s greatest gifts to mankind.

A Conversation with Phil Rosenthal

Feb 13th, 2019 44m 3s

This week’s Jay’s 4 Questions guest is Phil Rosenthal, Somebody Feed Phil host. Hot topics: comedy and food, two of the Jewish people’s greatest gifts to mankind.

A Conversation with Tali Levanon

Feb 6th, 2019 30m 8s

This week’s podcast guest is Tali Levanon, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Israel Trauma Coalition (ITC). She discusses her trauma and resiliency work in Israel, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, and around the world and how people deal diff

A Conversation with Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback

Jan 30th, 2019 32m 59s

Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback, Senior Rabbi of Stephen Wise Temple and Wise School, joins Jay’s 4 Questions to discuss the importance of community, Jewish education, and Jewish summer camp.