Shalom Chaverim –

Today’s episode features Margarita Lyadova. Margarita is the host of People Jew Wanna Know podcast where she interviews remarkable Jewish people every week. People Jew Wanna Know Podcast has been around for 1.5 years and features over 100 episodes with notable Jewish guests like Modi Rosenfeld, Aleeza Ben Shalom, Shai Davidai, Dan Ariely, Talia Lichtstein, among many others.

Margarita started People Jew Wanna Know in an effort to create a Jewish podcast that felt young, intellectual and joyful. People Jew Wanna Know is the most diverse Jewish podcast on the market, and the only one to feature full-length interviews with Anti-Zionist Jews. From hostage negotiators to drag queens, from Rabbis to comedians, you will be left surprised every week with People Jew Wanna Know.

While she runs the podcast as a part-time endeavor, Margarita serves full-time as the Director of Product at an Israeli adtech company. She received her Bachelor’s from the University of Minnesota in Supply Chain, Business Law and Spanish, and her Master’s from University of Pennsylvania in Behavioral Science

Where to Find Margarita

Find Margarita on all platforms as @PeopleJewWannaKnow

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Margarita Lyadova

01:04 Margarita’s Journey as a Jewish Refugee

06:00 Understanding the Context of Immigration

12:06 The Distinction of Ukrainian Jews

16:21 Jewish Identity in America vs. Ukraine

18:08 Critique of Jewish Organizations

21:42 Grassroots Efforts and Community Impact

24:41 Cultural vs. Religious Jewish Identity

27:51 The Role of Holocaust Education in Jewish Identity

30:29 Navigating Jewish Identity in Predominantly Christian Environments

32:37 The Impact of Reform Judaism on Jewish Identity

36:24 Experiencing Jewish Life in Diverse Environments

40:17 The Importance of Jewish Education and Ethics

45:49 Jewish Values and Immigration Perspectives

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