The Pondering Jew

In this episode, Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich and Phil Dave are joined by Broadcasters & Journalists, Jonny Gould and Jonathan Sacerdoti. They explore what role the British media has played in the the rise in anti-Jewish hate crimes. In particular, they look at how the news reports on the situation in the Middle East and if they over emphasis the plight of the people of Gaza whilst overlooking what I...

In this episode, Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich and Phil Dave are joined by Rabbi Gary Somers and Imogen Resnick co-chair of Kehillah North London Synagogue. They discuss the rise in anti-Jewish hate crimes. In particular, they explore how much of it comes down to more awareness and they look at what should we as a community do to help tackle it.

In this episode, Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich and Phil Dave are joined by Survivor & Vice-President of the Parliament of the Republic of Kosova, Saranda Bogujevci and Reverend Bruce Thompson, the Chair of the Lincolnshire Methodist District. They discuss the subject of the Kosovo War and look at the similarities with Jewish history. In particular, they hear a fascinating account of what life was like...

In this episode, Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich and Phil Dave are joined by Rabbi Leah Jordon of Kehillah North London and Rabbi Yael Vorgan of Sha'ar Ha'negev regional community. They discuss the subject on most Jews' minds at the moment - the war between Israel and Hamas. In particular, they look at the importance of empathy for innocent people on both sides of the conflict. As you can imagine, tensi...

In this episode, Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich and Phil Dave are joined by Dr Narine Ghazaryan, Assistant Professor of International and European Law at Radbound University. They discuss the little known region of Nagorno Karabakh and how the area's story compares to our own community's battle for land. This is a fascinating discussion that really highlights one of the most little-known territories in...

What responsibility do Jews have in helping resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine? Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich and Phil Dave are joined by esteemed guest who share their experiences of the war. They look at how the Jewish community can play its part towards easing the tensions between the two countries and how those of us in the UK can also do our bit to aid those who are most in need.

What is our role as one of the larger minority groups in the UK? In this episode Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich and Phil Dave, along with a live audience, discuss the role of Jews in 2023. They explore how we interact with other communities and how we can all play our part in making this world a better place.