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The Long Path Podcast

by The Z3 Project

The Long Path is a weekly podcast exploring how the Jewish people arrived at this moment and where we might be headed next. Hosted by Rabbi Amitai Fraiman, each episode features conversations with diverse voices from across the Jewish world about the past, present, and future of Jewish peoplehood and Zionism.This is not a podcast about easy answers. It is about wrestling with hard questions and imagining a shared Jewish future.____________________________________The Long Path is powered by the Z3 Project, a movement reimagining Jewish peoplehood for the 21st century.

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Episodes

  1. The Long Path Podcast EP 14 - The New Voices of Jewish Leadership - Amitai Fraiman

    In this season finale of The Long Path, Amitai Freiman looks back on a season of meaningful conversations with some of the most thoughtful voices in the Jewish world today — educators, activists, leaders, scholars, and changemakers who are all asking the same essential question: What does the...

  2. The Long Path Podcast EP 14 - How To Find Your Core- Omry Hananya

    🎙️ The Long Path Podcast | Omry Hananya (The Angry Prophet) What can a year of conversations about the Jewish future teach us about where we are today? In this special episode of The Long Path Podcast, host Amitai Fraiman sits down with the show's producer, Omry Hananya, creator of the Instagram...

  3. The Long Path Podcast EP 13 - Did We Underprepare Our Children?- Dr. Logan Levkoff

    In this episode of The Long Path, we sit down with Dr. Logan Levkoff to talk about one of the hardest challenges many Jewish parents are facing today: how do we prepare our kids for a world that suddenly feels very different after October 7th? We discuss why so many parents felt emotionally and...

  4. The Long Path Podcast EP 12 - The Zionist Resurgance - Matan Yaffe

    In this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with Matan Yaffe of El Hadegel for a wide-ranging conversation about the current state of Israeli politics, the future of Zionism, and what it actually means to build a stronger Jewish future in practice. We dive into Matan’s idea of the...

  5. The Long Path Podcast EP 11- how has Jewish education failed us? with David Bryfman

    Jewish education is at a crossroads. In this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with David Bryfman, CEO of The Jewish Education Project, to talk about the current state of Jewish education and why so many educators are leaving the field. What’s driving the talent drain? What are the...

  6. The Long Path Podcast EP 10 - The Origins Of Zionism - David Matlow

    What can a collection of artifacts teach us about the founding of the Jewish State? In this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with David Matlow, founder of The Herzl Project and the owner of the world’s largest private collection of Theodor Herzl memorabilia, to explore the origins of...

  7. The Long Path Podcast EP 9 - Pluralizing The Jewish Conversation - Amy Albertson

    Identity, belonging, and what it means to be Jewish in the diaspora. In this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with Amy Albertson to explore her personal journey navigating Jewish identity after growing up in an interfaith family, spending six years living in Israel, and ultimately...

  8. The Long Path Podcast EP 8- Rebuilding Justice For Jews- Adela Cojab

    In this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with Adela Cojab to discuss one of the most consequential civil rights battles affecting Jewish students in the United States today. Adela shares the story behind her landmark lawsuit against New York University (NYU) and explains how it…

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  9. The Long Path Podcast EP 7 - How To Rebuild Jewish Systems

    What does the future of Jewish thought look like in the 21st century? And how should Jewish communities around the world think about Zionism, identity, and leadership after October 7th? In this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with David Hazony, the Director of the Z3 Institute, to...

  10. The Long Path Podcast EP 6- The ZIONISM GAP- With Mimi Kravetz

    What is really happening with Zionism among Jews today?In this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with Mimi Kravetz, Chief Impact and Growth Officer at the Jewish Federations of North America, where she leads research and strategy on Jewish identity, engagement, and attitudes toward...

  11. The Long Path Podcast EP 5- The Red Green Alliance- With Izabella Tabarovsky & Hussein Mansour

    The Red-Green Alliance Explained | Hussein Mansour & Izabella Tabarovsky | The Long Path PodcastIn this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we explore the idea often referred to as the “Red-Green Alliance” — the ideological convergence between elements of the radical left and Islamist political...

  12. The Long Path Podcast EP 4- Keeping Your Heart Open- Alice Miller

    Alice Miller on Breaking Barriers, Humanitarian Aid, and Keeping Your Heart Open | The Long Path PodcastIn this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with Alice Miller — humanitarian leader, aerospace engineer, and the woman behind one of the most important legal battles for gender…

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  13. The Long Path Podcast, Ep. 3: Rebuilding Gaza — Dr. David Hasan

    Dr. David Hasan on Healing, October 7th & Founding the Gaza Children’s Village | The Long Path PodcastIn this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we speak with Dr. David Hasan, a neurosurgeon and founder of the Gaza Children’s Village, about his journey from medicine to humanitarian leadership.Dr....

  14. The Long Path Podcast, Ep. 2: What the Left Can Learn From Settlers — Shanie Reichman

    Shanie Reichman on the Future of the Two-State Solution, Visionary Leadership & Lessons from the Settler Movement | The Long Path PodcastIn this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with policy leader and strategist Shanie Reichman for a thoughtful conversation on the future of Israel,...

  15. The Long Path Podcast EP 1 - No One Expected Such a Long War- Rachel Azaria

    In this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with Israeli public leader and social innovator Rachel Azaria known for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of Israeli society. We discuss the internal tensions shaping Israel today, the evolving role of the Haredi community, economic...

  16. LGBTQ+ Jews After October 7 (Podcast S2 Ep. 9)

    How are LGBTQ+ Jews navigating today’s overlapping crises in Israel and in America? In this Z3 Podcast episode, Rabbi Amitai Fraiman speaks with Hila Peer and Asher Gellis about the impact of rising antisemitism and anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment at a moment when community feels both more fragile and more...

  17. Sacred Disagreement: One People, Many Voices (Z3 Podcast S2 Ep. 8)

    What does it mean to belong to the Jewish people in an era of deepening division?In this thought-provoking episode of the Z3 Podcast, host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman is joined by Rabbi Shai Held and Dr. Mijal Bitton as they dive into an expansive conversation on Jewish identity, communal leadership…

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  18. Can Hope Win in the Middle East? The Vision Behind MENA2050 (Z3 Podcast S2 Ep. 7)

    In this episode of the Z3 Podcast, host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman sits down with Eli Bar-On, founder of MENA2050 and a former senior legal advisor in the Israeli government, and Wydiane Djaidi, a Moroccan lawyer and international development expert, to explore a bold vision for the future of the…

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  19. Jewish Identity Starts Here: The Power of Jewish Summer Camp (Z3 Podcast S2 Ep. 6)

    Jewish summer camp in the US is, for many, a key moment of rooting in Jewish identity that informs the path of young Jews for the rest of their lives. In this episode of the Z3 Podcast, Rabbi Amitai Fraiman is joined by Dr. Shelley Kedar of the Jewish Agency for Israel and Michael Schlank, CEO of...

  20. Tablet’s Alana Newhouse on Reimagining Jewish Media (Z3 Podcast S2 Ep. 5)

    In this episode of the Z3 Podcast, host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman is joined in conversation with Alana Newhouse and Ani Wilcenski from Tablet Magazine for a candid, cross-generational conversation on the role of Jewish journalism post-Oct. 7. Together they explore how independent Jewish media can...

  21. Gen Z & the Israel Conversation (Z3 Podcast S2 Ep. 4)

    In this episode of the Z3 Podcast, host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman is joined by Rebecca Guzman and Shanie Reichman, contributing authors to the book Young Zionist Voices, for a candid conversation about how the younger generations experiences Israel, Zionism, and Jewish identity. What does it take to...

  22. Mutual Interests, Shifting Priorities: The US-Israel Security Conversation (Z3 Podcast S2 Ep. 3)

    In this episode of the Z3 Podcast, Host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman, Chuck Freilich, and Maggie Feldman-Piltch discuss the evolving concept of national security in the context of Israel and the United States. From the impact of October 7 to the evolving nature of warfare, they dive into the tensions,...

  23. Art and Identity After October 7 (Z3 Podcast S2 Ep. 2)

    In this episode of the Z3 Podcast, artists Vanessa Hidary and Neshama Carlebach reflect on how their creative work and personal identities have been transformed in the wake of October 7. They share how their art has shifted toward activism, shaped by grief, urgency, and deep connection to their...

  24. Teaching Without a Script: Where is Israel Education Headed? (Z3 Podcast S2 Ep. 1)

    Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of the Z3 Podcast! In this conversation, Z3 Founding Director Rabbi Amitai Fraiman speaks with Rabbi Dr. Laura Novak-Winer and Robbie Gringras about the evolving landscape of Israel education, particularly in the wake of the events of October 7, 2023. Each of them...

  25. Ep 3: Gazan-American & Jewish-Israeli Examine Hamas Polls and Building a New Future for the Region

    In this third powerful conversation in our special video series, Z3 host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman sits down with Gazan-American activist Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib to tackle the intricate layers of identity, misinformation, and hope in the Israel-Gaza conflict. They begin with Ahmed’s insights into life...

  26. The Battle for Jewish Identity on Campus - Roundtable Talk (Z3 Podcast Ep. 26)

    In this special episode of the Z3 Podcast, host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman is joined by two guests involved with Jewish life at UC Berkeley: Rav Maya Zinkow, Campus Rabbi, and Dr. Masua Sagiv, Koret Visiting Assistant Professor of Jewish and Israel Studies and Senior Faculty member at the Shalom…

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  27. Ep 2: Gazan-American & Jewish-Israeli Discuss Hostage Families, Activism, and Tribalism

    Welcome to episode 2 of our special series of conversations between Z3 founder and podcast host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman and Palestinian writer and peace activist, Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib. In this episode, Ahmed reflects on his recent trip to Washington, DC, where he met with hostage families and U.S....

  28. Ep.1: Gazan-American & Jewish-Israeli Discuss October 7, War, & Paths to Peace

    Content Advisory: Please note that this episode discusses challenging themes including graphic description of wartime deaths. Listen as we launch a special series of conversations between Z3 founder and podcast host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman and Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a passionate activist for Gazans…

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  29. The Power of Empathy in Hostage Negotiations (Z3 Podcast Ep. 25: Mickey Bergman)

    In the latest Z3 Project podcast, Dror Stein, of Z3, steps in as host for this episode where she speaks with Mickey Bergman, expert in international hostage negotiations with hostile actors, about his career in negotiating for the release of political prisoners worldwide. They discuss how…

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  30. Navigating Ideological Challenges in Jewish Discourse (Z3 Podcast Ep. 24: David Bernstein)

    In this episode of the Z3 Project Podcast, join host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman in discussion with David Bernstein, founder of the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values and author of "Woke Antisemitism: How a Progressive Ideology Harms the Jews." Together they discuss the perceived challenges posed by...

  31. Jewish Resilience: Confronting Wartime Sexual Violence Denial (Z3 Podcast Ep. 23: Laura Adkins)

    Content advisory: This episode discusses sexual violence in the context of the October 7th Massacre and the captured hostages. Join Z3 Podcast host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman and Laura E. Adkins, award-winning writer and former opinion editor at The Forward, as they dive deep into a discussion about…

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  32. Why Authoritarianism Won't Protect Jews (Z3 Podcast Ep. 22: Elad Nehorai)

    Join Z3 Podcast host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman and writer-activist Elad Nehorai as they dive into the nature of authoritarian power structures in our world today as they present in our social structures from communities to governments. They also discuss how Americans are especially vulnerable to...

  33. Exploring Jewish Ethics in War (Z3 Podcast Ep. 20: Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody)

    Join Z3 Podcast host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman and Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody, Executive Director of Ematai (https://www.ematai.org), for a thought-provoking conversation about the complex intersection of Jewish wisdom and the ethics of war – from the moral considerations of going to war to the ethical...

  34. Are Pro-Israel or Anti-Zionist Jews Representing Real Judaism? (Z3 Podcast Ep19: Yossi Klein Halevi)

    In this episode of the Z3 podcast, host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman engages in a timely conversation with Yossi Klein Halevi, an award-winning journalist, author, and senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute. Yossi shares his personal journey toward understanding what it meant to be a Jew in…

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  35. An Israeli Intelligence Expert Analyzes the Attacks on Israel (Z3 Podcast Ep: 18 - Avi Melamed)

    Z3 Podcast host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman is joined by Avi Melamed (author, educator and Middle East strategic intelligence analyst) as they deep dive into the intricate layers of politics, ideologies, and regional power dynamics that define this enduring struggle. From unraveling the complexities of...

  36. Advocating for Israel with Comedy (Z3 Podcast Ep. 17: Daniel-Ryan Spaulding)

    Join Z3 Podcast host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman as he is joined by comedian Daniel-Ryan Spaulding as they delve into the complexities of advocating for empathy in progressive discourse, particularly concerning the Israel-Palestine conflict. Last autumn, Daniel-Ryan went viral online when he began…

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  37. Using Fortnite to Reimagine Holocaust Education (Z3 Podcast Ep. 16: Luc Bernard)

    Join Rabbi Amitai Fraiman, our podcast host and head of Z3, as he delves into a fascinating discussion with Luc Bernard, video game developer turned consultant on Holocaust education. Luc is the director of The Light in the Darkness, the first videogame about the Holocaust on PS5, PS4 and on the...

  38. Jewish Priorities: Building a Strong Identity in Diaspora (Z3 Podcast Ep. 15: David Hazony)

    Delve into a captivating conversation between Amitai Fraiman, head of Z3 and our podcast host and guest David Hazony explore the dynamic landscape of Jewish identity and culture in Israel and the diaspora. Focusing on Hazony’s recently published book in collaboration with Adam Bellow “Jewish...

  39. Identifying Antisemitism Post-October 7th (Z3 Podcast Ep. 14: Michal Cotler-Wunsh)

    In this episode of the Z3 Podcast, Rabbi Amitai Fraiman, our host and head of Z3, is joined by Former Member of Knesset Michal Cotler-Wunsh, who is currently an Israeli special envoy to combat antisemitism. Join them as they delve into the urgent topic of combating antisemitism in today's world....

  40. Land, God and Community: Diving into Religious Zionism (Z3 Podcast Ep. 13: Yossi Ben Harush)

    In this episode of the Z3 Podcast, Rabbi Amitai Fraiman, our host and head of Z3, is joined by Yossi Ben Harush, a Jewish academic and educator. Together, their discussion delves into the evolving landscape of the Religious Zionist movement in Israel. They uncover the delicate balance between...

  41. It Takes a (Jewish) Village: Building an American Moshav (Z3 Podcast Ep. 12: Roger Studley)

    In this episode of the Z3 Podcast, Rabbi Amitai Fraiman, our host and head of Z3, is joined by Roger Studley, the founder of Berkeley Moshav, a growing Jewish cohousing community in Berkeley, California. Together they explore what are the essential ingredients of a thriving Jewish community and…

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  42. Jewish Grief: Does it Weaken Us or Unify Us? (Z3 Podcast Ep. 11: Dr. Mijal Bitton)

    In the latest Z3 podcast episode Rabbi Amitai Fraiman, our host and head of Z3, is joined by Dr. Mijal Bitton, who serves as the Rosh Kehilla (communal leader) of the Downtown Minyan community in Lower Manhattan. Examining the effects of the Oct. 7 massacre on the Jewish communities in Israel and...

  43. On Pain, Sorrow, and Compassion (Z3 Podcast Ep. 10: Prof. Yuli Tamir)

    In the latest Z3 podcast episode Rabbi Amitai Fraiman, our host and head of Z3, is joined by Professor Yuli Tamir, the President of Beit-Berl Teachers' Training College and an adjunct professor at the Blavatnik School of Government Oxford. Israel was already in a state of commotion when the…

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  44. Leading Youth Past Despair and Radicalization (Z3 Podcast Episode 9: Rabbi Shai Held)

    In this Z3 podcast episode, Rabbi Shai Held meets with our host and the head of Z3 Rabbi Amitai Fraiman to discuss the emotional and spiritual impact of the war in Gaza on the Jewish community. Rabbi Held is a philosopher, theologian, and Bible scholar who has been named multiple times by…

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  45. War in Gaza: Fight for Security or White Colonialism? (Z3 Podcast Ep. 8: R' Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz)

    In this Z3 Podcast episode, Rabbi Amitai Fraiman, our host and head of Z3, talks with Rabbi Dr Shmuly Yanklowitz about the state of American Jewry in light of the October 7th massacre and the ensuing war. They talk about difficult moments and the most pressing issues facing humanity both locally...

  46. Why Is This Israeli-Palestinian War Different? (Z3 Podcast Ep. 7: Janine Zacharia)

    In the latest Z3 podcast episode Rabbi Amitai Fraiman, our host and head of Z3, is joined by Janine Zacharia, a journalist and professor at Stanford University to discuss what has changed in how the media and students view Israel and Palestine in this current period of war. Janine Zacharia has...

  47. Jewish Communal Engagement Is Key To Healing and Longevity (Z3 Podcast Ep. 6: Yochai Shavit)

    In the latest Z3 Podcast episode Amitai Fraiman, our host and head of Z3, is joined by Yochai Shavit. In this episode Yochai and Amitai discuss their time together in the IDF and the complexities of being an Israeli living in America during these difficult times. Yochai draws from his experiences...

  48. Is it Possible to Find Compromise in Israel? (Z3 Podcast Ep. 5: Masua Sagiv)

    In the latest Z3 Podcast episode Amitai Fraiman, our host and head of Z3, is joined by Masua Sagiv, visiting Assistant Professor Of Jewish and Israel Studies at UC Berkeley and a scholar in residence at the Shalom Hartman Institute. In this episode, Masua gives a nuanced description of the roots…

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  49. How to be a Jew in the Diaspora (Z3 Podcast Ep. 4: Jessica Kirschner)

    In the latest Z3 Podcast episode, our host and head of Z3 Amitai Fraiman is joined by Rabbi Jessica Kirschner, Executive Director of Hillel at Stanford. In this episode, Jessica discusses the intersection of American individualism and Jewish communal living. She offers a unique take on what Jews…

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  50. Will Israel's Democracy Survive? (Z3 Podcast Ep. 3: Amichai Magen)

    Welcome to the third episode of the Z3 Podcast, the home for Diaspora and Israeli Jewish communal dialogue! In the latest Z3 Podcast episode, our host and head of Z3 Amitai Fraiman is joined by Visiting Fellow in Israel Studies at Stanford and Head of the MA Program in Diplomacy & Conflict…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Long Path is a weekly podcast exploring how the Jewish people arrived at this moment and where we might be headed next. Hosted by Rabbi Amitai Fraiman, each episode features conversations with diverse voices from across the Jewish world about the past, present, and future of Jewish peoplehood and Zionism.This is not a podcast about easy answers. It is about wrestling with hard questions and imagining a shared Jewish future.____________________________________The Long Path is powered by the Z3 Project, a movement reimagining Jewish peoplehood for the 21st century.

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