You know Elana Arian's music from every Jewish summer camp and Reform synagogue, but did you also know she's the most charming hilarious Jewish power lesbian????? We're obsessed with Elana, and go check out her new album that comes out May 9, 2025!
We Yenta about:
- Jewish music hot takes
- Gay NYC Jewish gossip
- How Elana fell in love with a cantor (!!!)
- Debbie Friedman lore
- Even more Debbie Friedman lore
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Elana Arian: https://elanaarian.com/
Raye Schiller: https://www.instagram.com/rayeschiller
Antonia Lassar: https://www.instagram.com/antonialastar
Uncut and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/yenta
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
7:43 - Modern Jewish music gossip
12:56 - Debbie Friedman lore
17:55 - Growing up at a Jewish summer camp
23:04 - How Debbie Friedman turned Elana into a Jewish musician
33:40 - Incredible Jewish lesbian power couple gossip
54:25 - Matzah minute
105 - Report from the Debbie Friedman school of sacred music
