The Rabbi’s Table with Rabbi Michael Barclay - Dr. Naomi Wolf on Feminism, Freedom & Partnership

Dr. Naomi Wolf, author of eight NYT bestsellers and CEO of DailyClout.io, joins Rabbi Michael Barclay to explore feminism, civil liberties, and her personal journey across the political spectrum. Recurring guest Angela Van Der Pluym joins for a discussion on being a conservative Jewish woman in today’s world and navigating the challenges of the “woke right.” The conversation also explores partnership vs. dominator models, biblical teachings on humankind, and how history and faith shape the future of gender, activism, and society.


The Rabbi’s Table is the kind of thoughtful, engaging conversation that once took place around the dinner table—where people could respectfully disagree while genuinely listening to one another. In today’s world, discussions too often turn into arguments, with competing monologues rather than meaningful dialogue. Each week, Rabbi Michael Barclay brings together respected leaders, experts, and voices from politics, culture, and religion to explore important issues through open, honest conversation.

Rabbi Michael Barclay is a respected religious leader, educator, and speaker known for his thoughtful insights on faith, ethics, and contemporary issues affecting society. Through decades of teaching and community leadership, he has developed a reputation for fostering meaningful dialogue across ideological and cultural divides. On The Rabbi’s Table, Rabbi Barclay brings together leading voices from politics, religion, culture, and academia to examine important topics with honesty, intellectual rigor, and mutual respect.



Learn more about Rabbi Michael Barclay at rabbimichaelbarclay.com


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