Judaism Unbound

Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg have been asking big questions about the future of Judaism since 2016, and after 659 episodes they show no signs of running out of things to talk about. The premise is straightforward: American Judaism is changing fast, and the old institutions are not keeping up. Each weekly episode pairs the hosts' own analysis with interviews featuring rabbis, academics, activists, and everyday Jews working to build something new. Episodes tend to run 45 minutes to just over an hour, which gives conversations room to breathe without dragging. What makes this show stand out from other Jewish discussion podcasts is its willingness to sit with uncomfortable questions. Libenson and Rofeberg do not pretend to have all the answers, and they genuinely listen to guests who disagree with each other. They have covered everything from intermarriage to the future of synagogues to how younger Jews relate to Israel. The tone is thoughtful without being dry -- you can hear the hosts' passion for Jewish life even when they are critiquing parts of it. With a 4.6-star rating from 431 reviews, the podcast has clearly found its audience among people who love Judaism but want to see it grow. It is particularly good for anyone who has ever felt like they do not quite fit into a traditional Jewish box.