Every shul has them. Every school depends on them. Every community would collapse without them. But nobody’s interviewing them. (Not) Your Average Jew pulls back the curtain on the unsung heroes of Jewish life . Hosted by Rabbi Elie Weissman and his cousin Andrew Weissman — the self-proclaimed Peppiest Jew in the Pew — this podcast asks the questions that get to the heart of what it really means to be Jewish today: where we came from, what we believe, what we’re passing on, and how we’re holding up. No famous names required. Just real Jews, real stories, and real conversation.
(Not) Your Average Jew
Claim This Podcastby Andrew Weissman and R' Elie Weissman
10 episodes
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Podcast Overview
Every shul has them. Every school depends on them. Every community would collapse without them. But nobody’s interviewing them. (Not) Your Average Jew pulls back the curtain on the unsung heroes of Jewish life . Hosted by Rabbi Elie Weissman and his cousin Andrew Weissman — the self-proclaimed Peppiest Jew in the Pew — this podcast asks the questions that get to the heart of what it really means to be Jewish today: where we came from, what we believe, what we’re passing on, and how we’re holding up. No famous names required. Just real Jews, real stories, and real conversation.
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3/13/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 9, 2026
Episode 10: (Not) Your Average Jew Redux
<p>No guest? No problem. For our milestone tenth episode, Andrew and R' Elie are flying solo to look back at the incredible stories, insights, and spiritual journeys we’ve encountered so far on (Not) Your Average Jew.</p><p>In this episode, we open up about what we’ve learned about the community, each other, and—most challenging of all—ourselves. Is Elie now 'peppy'? Has Andrew turned cynic? </p><p>Tune in for an honest, unfiltered conversation about the bumpy road of self-reflection, the messy reality of self-improvement, and what happens when the interviewers become the interviewees.</p><p></p>
May 25, 2026
Episode 9: Chana, (Not) Your Average Jew
<p>Andrew and Rav Elie meet with Chana, who tells her story of an eclectic religious life that took her from Memphis Tennessee, to Safed, to Jerusalem, and now to Bayswater, NY. Chana speaks of overcoming challenges, her art, learning to forgive, and embracing her current spiritual life. </p>
May 18, 2026
(Not) Your Average Jew Episode 8: Ben Marzouk
<p>Andrew, "the peppiest Jew in the pew" and R' Elie Weissman speak to Ben, now (at 23!) a Capitol Police Officer. Ben speaks of his his time at the University of Albany, the religious and social challenges of working as an officer of the United States of America, and his parents' powerful influence on his life. He tells us all how he finds time for learning and commitments despite his very demanding job. </p>
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