The Fifth Question

Daniel Levine

My name is Daniel Levine and I am a Rabbi and Jewish History Lecturer at UC Irvine!

I have conversations about the most pressing issues facing the Jewish community with professors, Rabbis, and politicians with a wide range of views.

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190 episodes
Updated July 27

Episodes190

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Oct 8, 2024 · 35 min
Former US Congressman and Presidential Candidate Joe Walsh on Trump, Harris, and Israel
To read about Joe Walsh see below https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Walsh_(Illinois_politician).) #trump #harris #joewalsh #israel #antisemitism
Oct 1, 2024 · 56 min
Hillel Fuld Argues the Jewish Case for Trump
I speak and debate with prolific blogger and activist Hillel Fuld on who Jews should be voting for in the upcoming election. #trump #jewishvote #americanjews #Harris #2024election
Sep 27, 2024 · 53 min
Jewish Jokes in Serious Times
I speak with professor Jefferey Blutinger about all things Jewish humor #comedy #jewishjokes #jewishhumor
Sep 12, 2024 · 44 min
A Female Persian Rabbi and her Advocacy for Iranian Female Equality
Tarlan Rabizadeh is a Rabbi, Educator, and activist pushing for female equality in Iran. We discuss the gender apartheid in Iran, the history and voting parents of Persian Jews, and a whole host of other current events.
Sep 10, 2024 · 56 min
The Most Interesting Hebrew Professor in the Country
Martin Luther Chan is a Chinese-American Professor of Hebrew and the Director of Jewish Studies at the University of Kentucky. We discuss his journey to studying Hebrew and trace the development of the Hebrew language from biblical times to modern day Israel.
Sep 4, 2024 · 57 min
Frontline Reporting on Antisemitism: A Deep Dive with Zach Kessel
We dive deep into the pressing issue of antisemitism with renowned journalist Zach Kessel. "Frontline Reporting on Antisemitism: A Deep Dive with Zach Kessel" explores the latest findings and trends in antisemitism reporting, providing listeners with an in-depth analysis of this critical subject. To read Zach's reporting see here: https://www.nationalreview.com/author/zach-kessel/
Aug 25, 2024 · 55 min
The Conservative UCI Humanities Professor Running for Congress (David Pan CA46)
I interview Congressional candidate David Pan (R) about campus life, antisemitism, Israel, and his desire to enter politics
Aug 21, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min
The Jewish Food Episode W/ Boaz Avraham-Katz
I speak with Boaz, Lecturer at Elon University, about the history of Jewish Foods. #jewishfood #judaism #americanjews #israelifood
Aug 20, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
Everything You Need to Know about the Temple Mount in Jerusalem
We talk with Professor Alon Burstein about the historical, religious, and political significance of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. To watch Professor Burstein's daily videos about the region see ‪@AlonBurstein‬
Aug 14, 2024 · 38 min
Irvine Mayoral Candidate Tammy Kim on Antisemitism, Israel, and Progressive Politics
To learn more about Tammy Kim see her website: www.tammykim.com
Aug 9, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
Race, Whiteness, and the Jews w/ Prof. David Bernstein
I speak with law professor and author David Bernstein about the problems with our heightened centrality of racial identity.
Aug 1, 2024 · 1 hr 13 min
The Inquisition and the Impossibility of Defining Jewishness w/ Prof. David Graizbord
In this conversation with Professor David Graizbord we trace the ever changing nature and definition of Judaism both internally (within the Jewish community) and externally (how the wider public sees Jews) For the article that I reference see here: https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/arts-letters/articles/men-and-women-of-the-nation
Jul 30, 2024 · 46 min
Reflections on American Jewish Life, Antisemitism, and the 2024 Election
Recent thoughts on the big questions within American Jewish Life.
Jul 22, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
When Politics Become Holy (Zionism 4- Religious Zionism)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBiPW1dNOfU&list=PLQ3aQmFcYiCpRxOFmUn3_rOJnZLHrx1IM&index=4
Jul 16, 2024 · 1 hr 33 min
Should Jews Get Armed and Other Questions of Self Defense
Rabbi Daniel Speaks to the Jewish Defense Network about all things self defense amidst the rise of antisemitism
Jul 10, 2024 · 55 min
Big Picture Israel Update w/ Alon Burstein
What has been happening in Israel and the wider Middle East over the past several weeks? What should you be looking for moving forward? We unpack all these questions and more with expert Alon Burstein!
Jul 3, 2024 · 1 hr 28 min
Revisionist Zionism and the Modern Israeli Right (Episode 3 - Zionism)
For the Youtube link with the maps see here: https://youtu.be/9jhxte3URe8?si=aXVsNr_75SiMlrq8
Jun 30, 2024 · 41 min
Congressional Candidate for CA 47: Scott Baugh (R)
Rabbi Daniel sits down with 2024 congressional candidate Scott Baugh to discuss all things politics both in general and specific to the Jewish community.
Jun 9, 2024 · 58 min
God is Feminine? And Masculine? The Zohar with Professor Daniel Matt
In this episode we talk to Professor Daniel Matt about the Zohar.
Jun 7, 2024 · 39 min
My UCI Class and Campus Antisemitism
In this podcast I play the audio from my interview with National Review Radio. A podcast that receives hundreds of thousands of weekly listens. I hope you enjoy