Episode 178 - The Tablet Editor and "Unorthodox" Podcast Host: A Conversation with Liel Leibovitz

<p><strong>ABOUT THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <p><strong>Liel Leibovitz</strong> is a man of many hats: author of several books, ranging from “The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia,” to biographies of Stan Lee and Leonard Cohen; podcaster, video game scholar; the list goes on. A senior writer for “Tablet” magazine, he also co-hosts “Unorthodox,” the “World’s Leading Jewish Podcast”.</p> <p>Liel was born in Israel, and has lived in the United States since 1999. Join him and host Ari Koretzky for a fascinating and thought provoking discussion on topics ranging from Jewish tradition and identity, to the value of higher education in modern society.</p> <p>--------------------</p> <p><strong>EPISODE TIME STAMPS</strong></p> <p> 2:40  Introduction – Liel discusses coming from a family with nine generations in Israel to New York</p> <p> 3:59  Liel’s origin story</p> <p> 7:13  Family religious background, and Liel’s formal upbringing </p> <p>11:41 A discussion of the impact of one’s formative background on their own values</p> <p>16:09 What are the forces, internal and external, that can bring about a personal reckoning on faith?</p> <p>20:51 Liel discusses his time in the IDF, and early career aspirations</p> <p>28:35 A conversation about reaching those with differing viewpoints, and the constraints of higher education</p> <p>34:49 Writing for “Tablet”; the role of the magazine in connecting to the Jewish world and beyond</p> <p>40:11  All about the “Unorthodox” podcast</p> <p>55:52 What’s next for Liel Liebovitz?</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>CONNECT WITH Liel Liebovitz</strong></p> <p>Liel can be found at <a href= "https://www.tabletmag.com/contributors/liel-leibovitz">Tablet magazine</a>, where he is a senior writer.  The “<a href= "https://www.tabletmag.com/podcasts/unorthodox">Unorthodox</a>” podcast can be found on Tablet’s website, or on <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unorthodox/id1020815439">Apple Podcasts</a>.  Liel is also the author of several books, which can be found on <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Lie