In this episode, we sit down with journalist, author, and podcast host Abigail Pogrebin. From growing up in a media-savvy household with feminist trailblazer Letty Cottin-Pogrebin to navigating life as an identical twin, Abigail’s path has been shaped by the interplay of shared identity and the pursuit of individuality. A former producer at 60 Minutes, Abigail went on to become a prolific writer and interviewer, known for her deep dives into Jewish life in works like Stars of David and My Jewish Year. She reflects on the twists in her personal and professional journey—from Broadway misfires to spiritual awakenings—and shares her evolving thoughts on American Jewish identity in this politically charged moment.
Learn more about Abigail Pogrebin’s work here: https://abigailpogrebin.com/ Watch Abigail’s show on JBS : In The Spotlight Read Abigail’s latest guest essay https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/25/opinion/hanukkah-jewish-tradition.html Abigail Pogerbin on Instagram: abbypog Abigail Pogerbin on Facebook: Abigail.pogrebin Rabbi Ingber on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center events https://www.92ny.org/whats-on/events/jewish-life-adults?hierarchicalMenu%5BEventMenu.lvl0%5D%5B0%5D=Jewish%20Interest&refinementList%5B10b_dd_AgeYears%5D%5B0%5D=adults |
Producer: Efrat Bigger
Editor: Maya Gayer
Music by: Shimon Smith
Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster
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