Posted on March 2, 2022

Abigail Pogrebin is the author of My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew, with a Foreword by A.J. Jacobs that we published in 2017. If you haven’t yet had a chance to read his book, you can get a hard copy for less than $15, or an e-book for just $2.99 by clicking on the previous link.

Abby has an extensive presence on social media platforms that are worth following. Check out her Twitter feed as well as her Facebook page. What you’ll find are discussions and videos about current events and literature that deal with topics that are of great interest to the American Jewish community. And don’t be shy about interacting with her!

Here are some terrific examples of Abby’s recent podcasts:

Parsha in Progress: Parsha in Progress is the latest podcast by Tablet Magazine. Perfect for anyone interested in the Bible, every other week hosts Rabbi Dov Linzer and author Abigail Pogrebin, an Orthodox rabbi and a Reform Jew, delve into a Biblical issue and story, and discuss how this ancient text takes on modern meaning and brings modern challenges. With humor, love, and insight, these focused discussions follow the schedule of the weekly parsha readings in synagogue.

In the Spotlight with Yehuda Kurtzer (from JBS TV): You will be challenged and engaged by Kurtzer’s take on Jewish discord, the spike in antisemitism, his own faith, and why the long game comes down to learning.

Photo credit: Lorin Klaris