Judaism Unbound, hosted by Lex Rofeberg and Rena Yehuda Newman, analyzes issues in 21st century American Judaism through their own commentary and interviews with thinkers, practitioners and everyday Jews. The show has 710 episodes released roughly every five days, with a median length near 36 minutes. Estimated downloads are 8,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $150 to $630 per episode.
Engaged Jewish listeners hear thoughtful, long-form discussion of American Judaism every week
- 710 episodes with a steady cadence of roughly one release every five days
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 440 ratings, with most reviews at five stars
- Long-form conversations with a median episode of about 36 minutes give ad reads room to land
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, interview, narrative
- Tone
- thoughtful, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The description links to a donation page at judaismunbound.com/donate, which is listener funding rather than a sponsor.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover religious texts, holidays and community life, such as 'Episode 553: Yom Kippur 2026 - Brad Lander', with no explicit flags, though some topics touch on contested political issues within Judaism and Israel.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.judaismunbound.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1088015938 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/qTaZDa_N |
Benchmark score: 89 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 557: The Great Jewish Anti-Debate - Halacha (Lex and Rena Yehu | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 10 min |
| Everyday Mystics II: The Real Thing | 2026-10-14 | 25 min |
| Episode 556: Sadeh Farm - Talia Chain | 2026-10-09 | 55 min |
| Everyday Mystics I: The Flood | 2026-10-07 | 35 min |
| Episode 555: Everyday Mystics | 2026-10-02 | 38 min |
| Episode 554: Shabbat Unbound IV - Lecha Dodi | 2026-09-25 | 31 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
Listen in as Lex Rofeberg and Rena Yehuda Newman analyze pressing issues for 21st century American Judaism. Mixing their own analysis with interviews of leading thinkers, practitioners, and even "regular Jews," Lex and Rena Yehuda look to push past the bounds of what it means to be Jewish in the 21st century. You can support Judaism Unbound at www.JudaismUnbound.com/donate.
About Judaism Unbound
Judaism Unbound is a podcast from the Institute for the Next Jewish Future, hosted by Lex Rofeberg and Rena Yehuda Newman. According to the feed and the show's website, the hosts analyze pressing issues for 21st century American Judaism, mixing their own analysis with interviews of leading thinkers, practitioners and everyday Jews. The feed lists 710 episodes, released about every five days, with a median episode length of roughly 36 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 440 ratings with an average of 4.6 stars, and the directory lists the show as updated weekly. Listener figures are estimates, not published numbers: based on the rating count and catalog size, the show is likely reaching roughly 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly American Jewish adults. No sponsor mentions were found in the feed, and the show is funded through listener donations linked on its website.
A sponsorship at the estimated audience size would cost roughly $150 to $630 per host-read mid-roll. Best suited to religious publishers, holiday and Shabbat products, and faith-adjacent education or events.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Judaism Unbound can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Judaism Unbound
How much does Judaism Unbound charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $150 to $630 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not a published price.
What is Judaism Unbound about?
Judaism Unbound, hosted by Lex Rofeberg and Rena Yehuda Newman, analyzes issues in 21st century American Judaism through their commentary and interviews with thinkers, practitioners and everyday Jews.
How do I contact Judaism Unbound about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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