Natan Sharansky is a Soviet-born Israeli politician, human rights activist and former political prisoner who became one of the world’s most prominent voices for freedom and democracy.

A refusenik in the Soviet Union, Sharansky was arrested in 1977 and sentenced to 13 years in prison for alleged espionage after campaigning for the right of Soviet Jews to emigrate to Israel. He spent years in Soviet prisons and labour camps before being released in a 1986 prisoner exchange.

After arriving in Israel, he entered politics, served as a government minister and became Chairman of the Jewish Agency.

His story is one of courage, resilience and the belief that freedom is worth fighting for — making him an important figure in both Jewish history and the global human rights movement.

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🎙️ Shabbos Kestenbaum joins Tanya on the Highly Jewish Podcast

Shabbos Kestenbaum is one of the most recognisable young voices in Jewish activism today. In this episode of Highly Jewish, he joins Tanya for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about Jewish identity, antisemitism, campus activism, Israel, standing up for what you believe in and what it means to be proudly Jewish in today’s world.

They discuss Shabbos’ journey, the experiences that shaped his activism, the backlash that comes with speaking out, and why he believes the Jewish community needs more people willing to use their voices.

It's an open, candid and at times challenging conversation about being Highly Jewish in a world where being visibly Jewish can feel more complicated than ever.

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Eve Barlow rose to prominence as a celebrated music journalist, writing for some of the world's most prestigious magazines and championing progressive causes.

Between 2009-2012, Eve edited some of the biggest entertainment magazines in the UK including Q Magazine, MOJO, Empire, FHM, and Kerrang! In 2012, Eve was invited to become the Deputy Editor of the NME, then the biggest weekly print music title in Europe.

As an antisemitism and social justice warrior, Eve is a prominent figure in media outlets today, promoting equality, inclusivity and a push for a non-bias media.

She joined Tanya in the latest episode of Highly Jewish where nothing was off the table!

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An incredible insight into Tanya's world. Tanya's mom joined the Highly Jewish podcast to share her family story. It's not to be missed!!

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In this episode Emmy Award-winning actor, filmmaker, journalist, and political advisor Yuval David joins Tanya as they drive around LA. He is widely recognized for his advocacy for Jewish, Israeli, and LGBTQ+ rights, as well as his performances in television shows like Madam Secretary and What Would You Do?.

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Tanya is joined by the incredible Sivan of Sivan's Kitchen. Listen to this episode where they talk all things Jewish food and identity. Guaranteed to leave you feeling hungry.

Sivan’s Kitchen is the brand and online platform of Sivan Kobi, a popular Israeli-American recipe developer, food influencer, and content creator known for her viral kosher and traditional Jewish recipes.

Based in Los Angeles, Sivan was born in Israel and raised in a family deeply rooted in the food industry. Her father and grandparents were bakers who owned well-known bakeries (such as Sherman's Bakery) in the LA area. She rose to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic when, at her daughter's suggestion, she began sharing her family's traditional Iraqi and Ashkenazi recipes, Shabbat meal prep, and daily cooking videos on social media.

Today, she has built a massive community across Instagram and her official Sivan's Kitchen Website, where she shares approachable comfort food, baked goods, and tablescaping ideas. You can follow her cooking journey and find her recipes directly on the Sivan's Kitchen Instagram

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In this episode of Highly Jewish we have Stella Inger Escobedo, an American television news anchor and reporter who works at One America News Network. She was formerly at KFMB, the CBS affiliate in San Diego where she was the morning and afternoon anchor.

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Steve Hilton shares his vision for California 🇺🇸

From economic reform to rebuilding opportunity, he lays out what he’d change if elected.

Big ideas. Big ambitions.

What do you think? 👇

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