8 Best Jewish News Podcasts

1. Unholy: Two Jews on the News

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Yonit Levi of Israel's Channel 12 News and Jonathan Freedland of The Guardian are two of the most prominent journalists in the world today. They are also Jews. Each week, join what MSNBC's Rachel Maddow calls 'two great, smart smart smart hosts' as they dissect and debate current events shaping Israel, Jewish life - and the wider world.Their blend of nuanced discussion and sparkling conversation, featuring a dazzling range of guests, is why New Yorker editor David Remnick calls himself a 'proud, avid listener,' why Ira Glass says he 'completely enjoys this show' and why Malcolm Gladwell calls it an 'incredibly fun podcast'.For a weekly fix of globally informed talk including nominations for the greatest a..more Hosts Yonit Levi, Jonathan Freedland
Producer/Network Unholy Media
Email ****@ch2news.tv
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Amos Harel, Dr. Suzanne Maloney +7 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.3KInstagram 45.5K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Haaretz Podcast

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From Haaretz Israel's oldest daily newspaper a weekly podcast in English on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World, hosted by Allison Kaplan Sommer.
Host Allison Kaplan Sommer
Producer/Network Haaretz.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Ben Samuels, Shlomo Ben-Ami +7 more
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 580Facebook 544KTwitter 595KInstagram 151.1K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2019 Get Email Contact

3. People of the Pod

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People of the Pod is an award-winning weekly podcast analyzing global affairs through a Jewish lens, brought to you by American Jewish Committee. Host Manya Brachear Pashman examines current events, the people driving them, and what it all means for America, Israel, and the Jewish people.more Host Manya Brachear Pashman
Producer/Network American Jewish Committee (AJC)
Email ****@ajc.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Bianna Golodryga, Dr. Tal Becker +4 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 206Facebook 1.4MTwitter 444.7KInstagram 156.2K Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Think Twice with Jonathan Tobin

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The Internet and mainstream media are inundated with misinformation and superficial hot takes. That's why you're not getting the full story. Take another look with JNS Editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin as he takes deep dives into the most critical stories and controversies impacting the Jewish world with insightful commentary and fascinating interviews...more Host Jonathan Tobin
Producer/Network JNS
Email ****@jns.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Ruthie Blum
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 159Facebook 299.8KTwitter 16KInstagram 46.8K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. North Star with Ellin Bessner

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Newsmaker conversations from The Canadian Jewish News, hosted by Ellin Bessner, a veteran broadcaster, writer and journalist.
Host Ellin Bessner
Producer/Network The CJN Podcast Network
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Barry Avrich, Mark Selby +1 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 65Facebook 9.7KTwitter 13.1KInstagram 2.4K Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. The Jewish News Podcast

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Now you can LISTEN to the Jewish News!Brought to you every week by Jewish News, the UK's most-read Jewish newspaper, The JN Podcast delivers the latest news and sharpest debates, celebrity guests, culture and sport.Our packed half-hour show is available to listen to and download every Friday at http://jewishnews.co.uk and via Jewish News Daily our email newsletter sent to almost 20,000 subscribers every day.Jewish News editor Richard Ferrer says: 'The team and I look forward to bringing you the biggest news stories and in-depth debates and interviews with the leading names in our community.'more Host Michael Daventry
Producer/Network Jewish News
Email ****@thejngroup.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 177.6KTwitter 62.5KInstagram 32.7K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. On the Nose

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On the Nose is a biweekly podcast by Jewish Currents, a magazine of the Jewish left founded in 1946. The editorial staff discusses the politics, culture, and questions that animate today's Jewish left.more Host Alex Kane
Producer/Network Jewish Currents
Email ****@jewishcurrents.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Harriet Clark, Rabbi Brant Rosen +26 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 405Facebook 13.3KTwitter 42.1KInstagram 53.1K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. The Middle East Breakdown With Dan and Hayvi

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The Middle East Breakdown from Middle East 24 delivers clear, in-depth reporting and analysis on the forces shaping the region. Each episode takes a neutral, investigative approach to breaking news, geopolitics, and cultural shifts, with a focus on uncovering cutting-edge trends and long-term dynamics behind the headlines. Listeners get context, evidence, and clarity every time.more Host Chana Fellig
Producer/Network Chanale
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Gregg Roman, Stefan Tompson +8 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 496 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact