Highly Jewish is a podcast hosted by Tanya, filmed on the move in the car as Tanya drives around LA with guests for candid, wide-ranging conversations.
Each episode unfolds on the road, creating a spontaneous, unfiltered space where real talk happens in real time. From navigating Jewish identity and life in the LGBTQ+ community to politics, food, culture, and everything in between, Tanya steers conversations that are honest, curious, and unapologetically real.
Highly Jewish brings together a diverse mix of guests shaping today’s conversations. Expect raw stories, sharp perspectives, laughs, disagreements, and moments of connection.
Born in Paris and raised between Paris and Los Angeles, Liz has worked in both places. She is fluent in both English and French. She did most of her schooling in Los Angeles, where she attended Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles, as well as Beverly Hills High School. She is an expert when it comes to the west side, having lived in almost every part of West L.A from Beverly Hills, Bel Air, to her current residence in Malibu. She is passionate about Southern California and immediately integrate...
13 Sept 2026
The kids are alright! Gabe Einhorn leading the next generation.
We’re pleased to welcome Gabe Einhorn to the Highly Jewish podcast with Tanya. Gabe is a young Jewish-American entrepreneur, social media creator and passionate advocate for Jewish identity. A graduate of Yeshiva University and co-founder of real estate technology company Nessoo, Gabe has also used his growing platform to speak openly about faith, Israel, antisemitism and the importance of being proudly Jewish. In this episode, Tanya sits down with Gabe to discuss his journey, his Jewish iden...
30 Aug 2026
How I Survived A Soviet Prison - Natan Sharansky's story.
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 Is...
16 Aug 2026
What happened to American Jews? with Shabbos Kestenbaum
🎙️ 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...
3 Aug 2026
The Last Lesbian Zionists with Eve Barlow
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 medi...
19 Jul 2026
Left the USSR for the American Jewish Dream: My mom’s story
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!! Support the show
5 Jul 2026
Pride for Israel: living who we are - Yuval David
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?. Support the show
8 Jun 2026
Cooking and Judaism; Unpacking Jewish food & identify with Sivan's Kitchen
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 ...
17 May 2026
We're proud Soviet Jews, here's why...
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. Support the show
4 May 2026
Steve Hilton breaks down his plan for California.
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? 👇 Support the show
12 Apr 2026
Honest Journalism: No spin, No agenda. Just the truth with Jacki Karsh
Jacki Karsh is an American media personality and activist. In 2025, she launched the Karsh Journalism Fellowship, a fellowship created with the stated goal of helping Israel win an "information war. Watch and listen to her story in full with Tanya. Support the show
25 Mar 2026
Extremism, Freedom, and Pride. Matthew Nouriel’s story Part 2
Part two of this powerful and deeply personal conversation. In this episode Matthew Nouriel shares his journey from growing up around extremist ideology to discovering his own voice, freedom, and identity. His story explores the difficult path of challenging beliefs, breaking away from harmful narratives, and finding the courage to live authentically. Support the show
17 Mar 2026
Extremism, Freedom, and Pride. Matthew Nouriel’s story Part 1
In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Matthew Nouriel shares his journey from growing up around extremist ideology to discovering his own voice, freedom, and identity. His story explores the difficult path of challenging beliefs, breaking away from harmful narratives, and finding the courage to live authentically. Support the show
1 Mar 2026
Big Time Jewish: James Maslow on Fame, Faith & Fighting Antisemitism
What happens when pop stardom meets unapologetic Jewish identity? In this powerful episode of Big Time Jewish, James Maslow joins Tanya on the Highly Jewish podcast for an honest conversation about fame, faith, and standing up to antisemitism. Best known for his breakout role in Big Time Rush, James opens up about life in the spotlight, navigating Hollywood as a proud Jew, and why speaking out has never felt more important. From global tours and teen idol status to rediscovering his spiritu...
15 Feb 2026
Jonah Platt on Israel, Being Jewish in America, Politics & the “Weed Club” Conversation
What does it really mean to stand up for Israel, speak openly about being Jewish in America, challenge politics — and yes… talk about a weed club? In this raw and honest conversation, Jonah Platt holds nothing back. 🇮🇱 Identity. Courage. Culture. Free speech. It’s all on the table. Watch the full episode now. 🎙️🔥 Support the show
7 Feb 2026
Conservative In a Woke State: My California Reality - Episode 3 with Elizabeth Barcohana
In Episode 3, I sit down with Elizabeth Barcohana to talk candidly about navigating life, work, and identity in one of the most politically progressive states in the U.S. From social pressure and self-censorship to finding your voice when it feels unpopular, this conversation cuts through the noise and gets real about what “living red in a blue state” really looks like. No talking points. No outrage bait. Just an honest discussion about values, culture, and the cost of speaking up — even when...
31 Jan 2026
What It's Like Being an Openly Gay Iranian Right Now: Reza Farahan
In this episode, I sit down with Reza Farahan to talk about something very few people are willing to discuss honestly: being an open gay Iranian, what's happening inside Iran right now, and how that collides with Israel, identity, and freedom. Support the show
23 Jan 2026
Raising Jewish Kids Now: Amanda Markowitz
In our first episode of this brand new Highly Jewish podcast, presenter Tanya invites long term friend Amanda Markowitz for a drive around LA. In this podcast they talk about being proud Jews in today's world, having grandparents that survived the Holocaust, raising Jewish kids, going to LGBTQ events as a Jew and how crazy Tanya's Starbucks order was. Support the show
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