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On Being Jewish Now

On Being Jewish Now

By: Zibby Owens
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 Listen to contributors read their short, original Substack essays about what it means and how it feels to be Jewish now in the aftermath of the October 7 attacks. Inspired by the book On Being Jewish Now: Reflections from Authors and Advocates, a collection of 75 essays by notables, all profits of which are donated to Artists Against Antisemitism. Founded by author, podcast host of Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books, bookstore owner, and publisher Zibby Owens.

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Episodes
  • Introducing “The Five Books”

    Introducing “The Five Books”
    May 7 2025

    Today, I’m sharing a special episode from our friends at The Five Books. Join host Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen as she speaks with me about what has drawn me to books and writing, and what motivates my advocacy for Jewish authors.


    Listen and follow The Five Books here!


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    13 mins
  • "Why I Love Shiva"

    "Why I Love Shiva"
    Dec 5 2024
    Hear author Jessica Fein read her original essay "Why I Love Shiva" from On Being Jewish Now.

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    6 mins
  • "Dayenu"

    "Dayenu"
    Nov 28 2024
    Debra Green, author of Mahjong at Mara's, shares her mother's story and the effect of intergenerational trauma on her own life in this essay from the On Being Jewish Now Substack.

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    6 mins

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