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Max Alperstein

Jewish Latino podcaster exploring identity, culture, creativity, and resilience

Oct 13, 2024, 5:35 PM

Kate Glick, Max Alperstein and Misha at the Voices For Tomorrow Vigil

On October 6th, I had one of the most meaningful experiences of my life—a moment when everything I have been passionate about and working toward (since the horrible, violent events of October 7th), came together. A couple of months...

Oct 1, 2024, 5:05 PM

Rosh Hashanah Reflections: 6 Lessons from a High School Senior’s Journey

As I reflect on the past year, I am reminded of six lessons that I have learned from the last Rosh Hashanah until this Rosh Hashanah. The number six holds significant meaning in Jewish tradition. When something “is surrounded...

Sep 23, 2024, 6:22 PM

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A shofar call to family and tradition

Max Alperstein and Jerry Alperstein blow shofar together at Park Avenue Synagogue on September 19, 2024. (courtesy)

When my grandfather gave me my very own shofar, it reminded me of how Harry Potter's wand chose him: the shofar itself empowered me to keep at it

Sep 18, 2024, 5:05 PM

Dora: More Than Just a Pet

As I continue to write for different people and publications, I often find myself reading and researching, and I see stories only of pain, antisemitism, racism, and more unsettling topics. While these stories are essential, I want to switch...

Sep 14, 2024, 10:27 AM

How My NOVA T-Shirt Became a Target for Hate

Shabbat Shalom! As I type this, I am sitting on the train heading to the University of Maryland to visit my cousins, Shira and Aliza Ruttenberg, a senior and sophomore, respectively. Leaving school proudly wearing my Nova Festival t-shirt,...

About Me

Max Alperstein is a Jewish Latino writer, podcaster, and content creator from New York City. As the lead visionary and host of The Chai Road, he explores the intersection of Jewish heritage and modern life through raw, unscripted conversations in dynamic settings. Previously, Max was the co-host and creator of Fearless Interventions, a top-charting Jewish teen podcast. Now, through The Chai Road and his media company, L’Dor VaDor Studios, he continues to amplify diverse voices, challenge perspectives, and spark meaningful dialogue. His work—whether in podcasting, writing, or film—focuses on identity, resilience, and the power of storytelling to inspire change.

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