Episodes
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We've reached another milestone - the double chai of our podcast! In Jewish numerology, known as gematria, multiples of 18 symbolize life, and we're bringing a double dose of life to this episode by sharing advice, wisdom, and Jewish joy.
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This week, Samantha and Yael are playing catch up on the latest holiday season, checking in on how Thanksgiving + Chanukah went, and how we're carrying our Jewish joy beyond the holidays. We're excited to be back in action with you - Happy Jew-ing!
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This week, Samantha and Yael are playing catch up on the latest holiday season, checking in on how Thanksgiving + Chanukah went, and how we're carrying our Jewish joy beyond the holidays. We're excited to be back in action with you - Happy Jew-ing!
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This week, Samantha and Yael are diving into Season 1, Episode 4 of Netflix's My Unorthodox Life. We're unpacking who gets to tell who's stories, invasive shidduchim, questionable parenting choices, and education in the yeshiva world, all against the backdrop of Jewish choices and values.
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This week, Samantha and Yael are talking about Tikkun Olam - the Jewish concept of repairing the world. We're delving into what it means (and doesn't), and how we can use it to be better people/to figure out how to Jew meaningfully.
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This week, we're talking about if, why, and how we Jew Halloween. It's not a Jewish holiday, but are there ways to celebrate Jewishly? And if there are, should there be? Listen in for a conversation about what's spooky in Judaism, iconic costumes, and to find out which co-host may or may not dabble in witchcraft. Happy Jew-ing!
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This week, Samantha and Yael are talking about Jewish choices and presenting Jewishly in the face of continually rising antisemitism. We go into everything from Chanukah (coming up in November?!), to challah baking, to teaching antisemitism while trying to instill Jewish joy. We also give throwback shoutouts to two of our previous guests - check out their episodes as a refresher!
How Do You Jew Your Wardrobe?
How Do You Jew Challah?
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This week, Samantha and Yael are diving into Season 1, Episode 3 of Netflix's My Unorthodox Life. We're unpacking awkward sex innuendos, questionable parenting choices, and what appears to be the world's largest private swimming pool, all against the backdrop of Jewish choices and values.
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This week, Samantha and Yael are diving into episode two of season one of Netflix's hit show, My Unorthodox Life. Join us for a continued conversation on pants, sex, kosher grocery shopping, and the differences between fundamentalism and religion.
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This week, Samantha and Yael are looking back and looking forward - now that we've finished a full month of Jewish holidays (!), what's to come in the months ahead? Join us to hear our highs and lows, and what we're most looking forward to about the post-chagim era.
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This week, Samantha and Yael are talking about Simchat Torah. Join us to hear our favorite Torah stories, best practices, and the questions we carry with us. And as always, happy Jew-ing!
Simchat Torah resources can be found at https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/shemini-atzeretsimchat-torah-101/.
More information about the story of Yael in the Torah can be found here: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/yael/, and information about the Daughters of Zelophehad can be accessed here: https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/daughters-of-zelophehad-bible#:~:text=Zelophehad%20has%20five%20daughters%2C%20Mahlah,forty%20years%20in%20the%20wilderness..
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This week, Samantha and Yael are talking about all things Sukkot. Listen in for tips on how to host, decorating tips, and wisdom on who we would like to invite into our own sukkah this year.
For more information on the ushpizin, check out https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/ushpizin-welcoming-guests/
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This week, Samantha and Yael are diving into Yom Kippur - the Jewish day of atonement. We're talking about sins, customs in Israel and the United States, and the all important question: how do you break the fast?
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This week, Samantha and Yael are talking about Rosh Hashanah and are looking forward to the upcoming holiday + start of the new Jewish year. Join us and listen in for favorite memories, best practices, and foodie tips. Shana tovah - Happy Jew New Year!
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This week, Samantha and Yael watched the first episode of Netflix's My Unorthodox Life, and there's plenty to unpack. We talk about pants, hair, relationships, and how sex inside and outside of orthodox Judaism is portrayed. We're breaking down how and why this show has caused such a stir online in so many parts of the Jewish world.
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In this episode, Samantha and Yael talk about Jewish learning and education. Jewish education, rather than being limited to a certain age/stage, is a lifelong pursuit, and we jump into reflecting on peak experiences, educational role models, and learning goals looking forward.
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Just in time for the Jewish month of Elul, the period leading up to the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Samantha and Yael reflect on what it means to take the time to intentionally prepare for the upcoming season. They share Elul best practices, anticipations for the holidays, and some new goals for how they Jew.
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Samantha and Yael are joined by Shani Weiss, the founder of the Schlep and Schmoe t-shirt line which provides new twists on Jewish attire based in pop culture. We discuss choices about presenting Jewishly in public, the ubiquity of commemorative t-shirts in the modern Jewish experience, and how antisemitism impacts how we think about "looking Jewish."
Schlep and Schmoe can be found at www.schlepandschmoe.com or @schlepandschmoe.
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In this episode, Samantha and Yael talk about what Jew-ing looks like during the summer, when there aren't holidays to mark the passage of time, but there is camp, travel, and plenty of outdoor adventure time. Join us for hot takes on summer in Israel and the US, and what makes camp such a Jewish wonderland.
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In our 18th episode, Samantha and Yael wish each other - and you - l'chaim! Join us as we list 18 items bringing life to our Judaism, and inspiring joy when it comes to how we Jew. We talk about everything from babka to singalongs, with wisdom and memories sprinkled in along the way.
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