In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch

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Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations unpacking current events through the lens of Jewish wisdom and values. Unbound by politics and untethered by party lines, Ammi and his distinguished guests discuss everything from foreign affairs and antisemitism to politics and pop culture. This show is recorded from New York’s Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, a historic Reform congregation deeply rooted in liberalism, support for Israel and social justice.

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Recent Episodes
  • Bari Weiss and Nellie Bowles
    Jun 5, 2025 – 43:47
  • Andrew Cuomo
    May 22, 2025 – 47:03
  • Tessa Veksler
    May 8, 2025 – 59:46
  • David Horovitz
    Apr 24, 2025 – 01:01:34
  • Reform Judaism in America
    Apr 3, 2025 – 26:36
  • David Baddiel
    Mar 20, 2025 – 57:15
  • John Spencer
    Mar 6, 2025 – 49:49
  • Jonathan Eig
    Feb 20, 2025 – 46:59
  • Walter Russell Mead
    Feb 6, 2025 – 54:05
  • Lihi Lapid
    Jan 16, 2025 – 46:11
  • Jonathan Spyer
    Dec 19, 2024 – 49:56
  • Natasha Hausdorff
    Dec 5, 2024 – 56:12
  • Matt Brooks and Mark Mellman
    Nov 21, 2024 – 56:41
  • Eylon Levy
    Nov 7, 2024 – 52:15
  • Rudy Rochman
    Oct 24, 2024 – 35:14
  • Bernard-Henri Levy
    Oct 10, 2024 – 43:43
  • Haviv Rettig Gur
    Sep 26, 2024 – 01:05:31
  • Columbia University
    Jun 6, 2024 – 01:04:12
  • Amos Yadlin
    May 23, 2024 – 48:32
  • The Counterfeit Countess
    May 9, 2024 – 48:19
  • Bret Stephens
    Apr 25, 2024 – 01:00:02
  • Yasmine Mohammed
    Apr 11, 2024 – 52:34
  • Ritchie Torres
    Mar 21, 2024 – 32:45
  • Dalia Ziada
    Mar 7, 2024 – 51:52
  • Ora Hirsch Pescovitz
    Feb 15, 2024 – 46:05
  • Liel Leibovitz
    Feb 1, 2024 – 58:05
  • Kai Bird
    Jan 18, 2024 – 43:13
  • Ari Shavit
    Jan 4, 2024 – 45:40
  • Adam Nagourney
    Dec 14, 2023 – 34:32
  • Einat Wilf and David Hazony
    Nov 30, 2023 – 57:14
  • Dara Horn
    Nov 16, 2023 – 37:07
  • Yaakov Katz
    Nov 1, 2023 – 37:30
  • Israel at War
    Oct 19, 2023 – 10:32
  • Daniel Gordis
    Oct 5, 2023 – 42:02
  • Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism
    Jul 6, 2023 – 39:10
  • Wesley K. Clark
    Jun 22, 2023 – 36:30
  • Alana Newhouse
    Jun 8, 2023 – 45:37
  • Jason D. Greenblatt
    May 25, 2023 – 44:44
  • Ted Deutch
    May 11, 2023 – 34:20
  • Einat Wilf
    Apr 27, 2023 – 45:15
  • Ken Burns
    Apr 13, 2023 – 43:07
  • Eric Fingerhut
    Mar 30, 2023 – 36:15
  • Michelle Goldberg
    Mar 16, 2023 – 50:08
  • Peter J. Hotez
    Mar 2, 2023 – 40:03
  • Stephen J. Dubner
    Feb 16, 2023 – 56:19
  • Beatrice Weber
    Feb 2, 2023 – 46:58
  • Matti Friedman
    Jan 19, 2023 – 42:08
  • Ronald S. Lauder
    Jan 5, 2023 – 30:59
  • David Horovitz
    Dec 15, 2022 – 36:17
  • Letty Cottin Pogrebin
    Dec 8, 2022 – 38:16
Recent Reviews
  • Ravgah
    Required listening
    The powerful Ami interview with David Harris should be required listening by every Reform rabbi and בפרט the administration of HUC.
  • Certified Interpreter
    I wish I could join his shul…
    …but I’m on the other coast : ( What a brilliant podcaster. Fascinating, insightful. Thrilled to have found him!
  • D.R-stein
    Remarkable Thought Leader and Conversationalist…
    Through his guests and conversations, Rabbi Hirsch has been warning of the insideous antisemitism coming from the left since his earliest episodes in 2022. His conversations are inspirational, relevant and poignant. And Rabbi Hirsch’s respect and advocacy for Zionism has been consistent, clear and unapologetic. Hopefully it is contagious. I look forward to each new episode dropping.
  • Chelsea Born
    Interview with Ari Shavit
    Thoughtful, informative, and hopeful. Thanks for bringing us this interview.
  • MarylandTransplant
    Thoughtful and thought-provoking
    Fascinating topics and great conversations. The host is smart and kind, and I really enjoy the interesting, varied guests. This podcast is breath of fresh air.
  • rmg39
    If you care about the Jewish world…
    If you care about what’s happening in the Jewish world, this podcast is a must. Rabbi Hirsch explores important topics with brilliant, interesting guests.
  • A NYC fan
    Excellent conversations.
    Most engaging. Happily shared. Ty!
  • Rabbi John Rosove
    A superb podcast
    Rabbi Hirsch is a gifted interviewer and speaker and all of his guests so far are worth hearing. This is an excellent podcast and worth sharing with your friends who care about liberal Judaism in America, social justice, the growth of antisemitism, the State of Israel and the Jewish people. Rabbi Hirsch’s summations after his interviews are eloquent and important.
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    Not good
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  • Didi Gilbert
    Nathan Sharansky.
    Fascinating and informative discussion! Looking forward to your next InnThese Times Podcasts! Shabbat Shalom and Chag Shavuot Sameach !
  • gerpsych
    Love it!
    An erudite beautifully mediated interview! Looking forwardly eagerly to more…
  • jackaleenagames
    Looking forward to more episodes!!
    Sheer intellectual joy
  • Jon F_former SWFS member
    Quality
    There are some people who you just want to hear more from…to hear their perspective on elements of the world. For me, Rabbi Hirsch is one of those people. If he doesn’t give a sermon one week I find myself listening to a sermon from the past. So glad he has created this podcast and I look forward to all that’s to come.
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