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Ari Frenkel - Is Jewish Content A Career?

May 28
57 mins

Episode Description

Actor, writer, and producer, Ari Frenkel, joins People Jew Wanna Know podcast to discuss Hollywood, Jewish social media, and debate Margarita on salient questions going through the minds of Jewish activists and influencers.


In a warm conversation with two friends, Ari and Margarita address "the elephants in the room" and laugh their way through it. Ari leaves us with powerful messages of Jewish Joy, positivity and empowerment.


Follow Ari Frenkel on Instagram @arifrenkel and check out his work on www.arifrenkel.com


What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda

02:54 Ari's career in acting/film & pivoting to make Jewish-centered content

05:07 What is "See You On The Other Side?"

07:08 How is it being Jewish in Hollywood right now?

11:35 When do people with a following have an obligation to speak up? When are we "accepting crumbs" as Jews?

17:00 What WOULD change the hearts & minds of people?

20:15 Joe Rogan's episode with Douglas Murray & Dave Smith

22:33 Is it unethical to make money from Jewish activism content?

34:35 An impactful moment Ari has recently had

43:06 The importance of humility & compassion when discussing war & debiasing

55:04 A message to young Jewish people

55:39 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination

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