Let there be Light - The American Israelite Newspaper Podcast

Let there be Light - The American Israelite Newspaper Podcast

Let there be Light - The American Israelite Newspaper Podcast is a weekly podcast that’s gives an overview and personal insight into articles of the week from The American Israelite newspaper, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Though published in Cincinnati, and the oldest English Speaking Jewish newspaper in the country, The American Israelite has for nearly 200 years devoted itself to not only local news, but regional, national and global articles of interest to any Jewish community. Podcast 1.0 is hosted by Netanel (Ted) Deutsch, publisher of The American Israelite and Julie (Babs) Brook. Podcast 2.0 is hosted by Ted, along with four wonderful new cohosts: Stephanie Deutsch, Pam Geller, Julia Olson, and Lorrie Platt. Each week, they go through the paper, share stories, and bring great conversations to the podcast table.

Episodes

January 9, 2026 46 mins

This week, Ted welcomes co-host Samantha Wolkoff and new guest Hallie Kantor from the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati onto the podcast to read and discuss the latest edition of the American Israelite.

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This week, Ted welcomes co-host John Marx to the podcast to read and discuss the latest edition of the American Israelite.

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December 24, 2025 48 mins

This week, Ted welcomes Dr. Gary Zola to the podcast to read and discuss the latest edition of the American Israelite.

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December 19, 2025 40 mins

Listen in to conversation at the American Israelite's annual Holiday Party. 

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This week, Ted welcomes co-host Lainey Richler back onto the podcast to read and discuss the latest edition of the American Israelite.

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December 4, 2025 45 mins

This week, Ted welcomes Sue Susskind, Executive Director of Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati, to the podcast to read and discuss the latest edition of the American Israelite.

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November 26, 2025 45 mins

This week, Ted welcomes Kim Slaton, Executive Director of JVS Careers, to the podcast to read and discuss the latest edition of the American Israelite.

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November 20, 2025 40 mins

This week, Ted welcomes guest Sarah Ganson Shmoel, Executive Director at Hillel at Miami University, to the podcast to read and discuss the latest edition of the American Israelite.

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This week, Ted welcomes co-host Lainey Richler back onto the podcast to read and discuss the latest edition of the American Israelite.

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October 30, 2025 54 mins

This week, Ted welcomes guest Nina Perlove, Executive Director at the Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors, to the podcast to read and discuss the latest edition of the American Israelite.

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This week, Ted welcomes co-host Samantha Wolkoff back onto the podcast to read and discuss the latest edition of the American Israelite.

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October 17, 2025 52 mins

This week, Ted welcomes guest Brant Schulz, Assistant Communications Manager at the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, to the podcast to read and discuss the latest edition of the American Israelite.

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October 9, 2025 47 mins

This week, Ted welcomes co-host John Marx to the podcast to read and discuss the latest edition of the American Israelite.

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This week, Ted welcomes guests Darrell Radin and Ben Rodriguez to the podcast to read and discuss the latest edition of the American Israelite.

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September 29, 2025 46 mins

Ted welcomes Pam Saeks back to the podcast to read and discuss this week's edition of the American Israelite.

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September 19, 2025 47 mins

This week, Ted welcomes co-host Samantha Wolkoff back onto the podcast to read and discuss the latest edition of the American Israelite.

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This week, Ted welcomes co-hosts Ellen Daniel and Holly Wolfson to the podcast to read and discuss the latest edition of the American Israelite.

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This week, Ted welcomes co-host Samantha Wolkoff back onto the podcast to read and discuss the latest edition of the American Israelite.

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This week, Ted welcomes guest Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp, Executive Director of Judaism Unbound, to the podcast to read and discuss the latest edition of the American Israelite.

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August 21, 2025 49 mins

This week, Ted welcomes guest Chandler Waite, Director of the JCRC, to the podcast to read and discuss the latest edition of the American Israelite.

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