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Two Kosh GirlsEpisode 17: Sexy Single Girl Summer (SEASON FINALE)Kosh girl summer is back, which means we’ve come to the end of another wonderful season! Jori kicked off the finale with big news: she’s officially back on the single scene, and re-evaluating what she’s looking for. We unpack the breakup, and where exactly we go from here. We talk about the challenges of diving back into the dating pool, as well as the best tactics to getting over a breakup. Abby adds a little anecdote about a more minor heartbreak she’s going through over a guy she had a thing with, but it’s a heartbreak...
2022-06-1334 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 16: Keeping It Kosher with Jewish Food Blogger and Influencer Melinda StraussThis week, we chatted with Melinda Strauss, an amazing Modern Orthodox health coach, podcaster, influencer, and business coach who turned her passion for food blogging into a thriving career. She grew up in Seattle and currently lives in New York with her husband and family. We kick off the episode chatting about what being modern Orthodox even means, a topic that Melinda regularly explains to her audience on Tik Tok. Like Jori and Abby, Melinda also attended Yeshiva University’s Stern College, and told us all her NYC college experience. She went on to tell us about how she got in...
2022-05-3041 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 15: The Smash Kings of the Middle EastThis week, we chatted with Burger Kings of the Middle East, who went to camp with Abby in Israel back in the day. The Oppenheim family owns and runs Tel Aviv's Bodega American Kitchen, most known for their delicious American smash burgers. What originally piqued our interest is that they serve kosher bacon cheeseburgers, but they argue that this isn't the coolest thing about Bodega. According to the Burger Kings, what makes Bodega cool is that they offer the best food in Israel. They may be kosher, but they're extremely unorthodox. They told us their family's history in the...
2022-05-0245 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 14: Why Is This Episode Different From All Other Episodes? Ft. Finance Bro Sol LowensteinJori and Abby kicked off this episode chatting about what went down at Abby's Euphoria-themed birthday party, their Passover plans, and their respective rejections from different reality TV shows (Abby applied to Jewish Matchmaking, and Jori and her boyfriend Sol applied to the Amazing Race). After schmoozing for a bit, Two Kosh Girls brought on Sol Lowenstein, a very professional finance bro who also happens to be Jori's boyfriend. We spoke about how to financially smart in our twenties, where to start as a beginner investor, and how to have an equal balance of fun and frugal. Sol compared...
2022-04-1939 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 13: Not So Nice Jewish Boys Your Mom Didn't Tell You About Ft. TikToker Libby WalkerThis week, we spoke to Libby Amber Walker, Jewish content creator and born and bred Upper West Sider who is most famous for her hilarious portrayal Sheryl Cohen, AKA everyone’s favorite Jewish mom on Tik Tok. Although she never attended Jewish day school, her Jewish upbringing came from her summers spent at Ramah Nyack. Her unique brand of Jewish comedy featured on social media is naturally inspired by her own life. She told us how she started creating Jewish personas online, starting with the iconic stereotypical Jewish mother. As more people related to her Jewish personas, the more co...
2022-04-0434 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 12: Purim RecapIn this episode, Jori and Abby recapped their Purims in New York and Tel Aviv. Naturally, these are top-tier cities to spend the holiday in. Jori and Abby took on pop culture personas this year: Jori was Meghan Markle AKA Duchess of Sussex (accompanied by her boyfriend Sol as Prince Harry), and Abby was Britney Spears AKA the Princess of Pop. Of course, they both had a blast living their pop culture dreams. Jori impressively did Purim sober because she’s currently on an alcohol cleanse. Much like Meghan Markle, she kept it pretty classy this year. On the othe...
2022-03-2128 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 11: Your Jewish Life, Your Way Ft. 'Smashing The Glass' Founder Karen CinnamonThis week, we chatted with Karen Cinnamon, founder of ‘Smashing The Glass’ and podcast host of ‘Your Jewish Life, Your Way.’ Karen told us about growing up Jewish in London with a British dad and Israeli mom, and how that influenced her strong connection to Israel and Jewish traditions. She told us about how ‘Smashing The Glass,’ her Jewish wedding platform, started back in 2013 as a small blog after she was planning her own wedding. Since the growth of the platform, she started the Bride’s Club for the Jewish and Jew-ish brides to be who were looking for an inclusive c...
2022-03-0741 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 10: The Real Housewives of Jerusalem Ft. 'MyTzedakah Fund' Founder Carly Rothenberg FriedmanThis week, we spoke to Carly Rothenberg Friedman, the founder of MyTzedakah Fund, a tech platform that empowers Jewish millennials to be actively involved in charitable giving. Carly and her husband Mark were Abby’s ‘adoptive parents’ back when she was a lone soldier in the army, and they were thrilled to catch up after so long. Carly shared why and how she started MyTzedakah Fund, and what makes it easy for millennials to use and give back to the community. Her ultimate goal is for MyTzedakah Fund to become the marketplace for charity organizations, and she gives us a glim...
2022-02-0641 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 9: A Lil Jew York Comedy Ft. Songwriter & Stand-Up Comedian Shui FierThis week, we spoke to Shui Fier, a creative living in NYC who dabbles in stand up comedy, storytelling, filmmaking, songwriting, and so much more. He tells us how he started out in the world of performing, and when his creative roots began to grow. Songwriting was his first love, and has taken him many different places since. He reveals where the inspiration for his material comes from, how he works through stage fright, and how he manages the pain of a bad comedy set. We were lucky enough to hear a couple of the jokes he uses for his...
2022-01-2441 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 8: Chilling with The Dude Therapist Ft. Eli WeinsteinOn this episode, we spoke to Eli Weinstein, an incredible psychotherapist, husband, father, and fellow podcaster behind the Dude Therapist podcast. We chatted with him about what drew him to psychotherapy, and what he finds so special about helping people. He opened up about how hearing people’s difficult stories affects him, and the self-care he follows to stay grounded as a therapist. He then delves into what it’s like working specifically in couple’s therapy, and where he fits into the equation as a therapist. He celebrates the beauty of love, and the opportunity he has to help pe...
2022-01-111h 01Two Kosh GirlsEpisode 7: She’s Hot Off The Press Ft. Adrianna Chaviva FreedmanThis week, we spoke with Adrianna Chaviva Freedman, a very talented entertainment and culture journalist, a pop culture queen, and an old buddy from our college days. Since graduating, she’s working at Cosmopolitan, Men’s Health, and Esquire - and totally rocking it. She told us about what exactly about journalism piqued her interest, and making her way into the media world. She gave us the inside scoop about what’s it’s like being on a fast-paced editorial team, and updated us about the latest celebrity gossip she’s been in the know about. Afterwards, she shares the secrets to...
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Two Kosh GirlsEpisode 6: Live, Laugh, Cuffing SeasonJori and Abby kick off this episode by reminiscing over their Chanukahs. Jori booked a spontaneous Southern adventure to Nashville with her boyfriend Sol, and Abby danced the last night of Chanukah away at the Save A Child’s Heart party on a Tel Aviv rooftop bar. They go on to talk about their big Shabbat plans this weekend: Jori is giving a “dvar torah” for the first time, while Abby is aiming to even out the guy-to-girl ratio at a Shabbat meal she’s hosting. Basically, you’re gonna have to wait and see whether or not their objectives get met. A...
2021-12-1340 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 5: Thankful for Latkes & VodkasOn this episode, Jori and Abby celebrate the holiday season by talking Thanksgiving, Chanukah, and pop culture. Jori’s spending the holidays with her boyfriend’s family in Chicago and already hit up an incredibly cool Chanukah-themed bar (8 Crazy Nights for whoever’s in town), whereas Abby hosted a huge Israeli Friendsgiving with her roommates and has plans to go Chanukah party hopping all week long. Even though it also happens to be cuffing season, Two Kosh Girls picked up on the fact that it’s more like breakup season in the pop culture world. The most recent splits include Batsheva...
2021-11-2840 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 4: Playing the Israeli F**kboy Field Ft. Margot TouitouIn today’s episode, we spoke with Margot Touitou, the hilarious host of Kiss and Tel Aviv Podcast, a Tel Aviv-based podcast about sex, dating, and relationships. She tells us all about how she first fell in love with Israel, and shortly after, went on to fall in love with the men of Israel because that’s naturally what comes next. We grill her about her dating life, which ranges from sexy & single to long-term to situationships to hookup buddies (‘yezizim’ in Hebrew).
She explains what it means to be a ‘Tomer’, a term she coined for the generic Israeli dude who is...
2021-11-1651 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 3: Army, Appendix, and the Chamber of A-Holes Ft. Nava ChameidesThis week, we spoke to Nava Chaimedes, a practically famous army medic and future badass doctor who also happens to be Abby’s previous roommate in Israel. Nava made Aliyah to join the military, and recently moved back to New York to take on that coveted medical degree like a very good Nice Jewish Girl. She shared all her hilarious experiences as an army medic, kibbutz resident, and Garin Tzabar participant, including that one time the her army base’s doctor gave all the soldiers sick leave and ran away from the base, or the other time a soldier fakes fain...
2021-11-0257 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 2: Embrace Your V With Dr. Batsheva MarcusIn today’s episode, we chat with Dr. Batsheva Marcus, a Jewish sex therapist and the director of Maze Women’s Health. Maze is an organization that merges the psychological and medical aspects behind women’s sexuality. She shared her intel on sex education, common misconceptions she’s heard about sex, and her recommendations for parents looking to teach their children about sex in a healthy way. She goes into more detail about Sex Points, her new book encouraging women to reclaim their sex lives. Her philosophy is that sex can be learned, no matter what age you are. Her book off...
2021-10-1948 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 1: Back With Our BishesWelcome back from Kosh Girl Summer! We’re kicking off the new season with Lily Jacobs and Miriam Kunstlinger, our super cool & cutie patootie college friends. Lily just graduated from her busy days working at a dermatologist’s office, and she’s currently in PA school fulfilling her dreams of becoming a physician’s assistant. Miriam is an actuary who spends her time hanging out with her hubby and cats, with big dreams to open up her own animal shelter one day. This episode, we go back in time to our collegiate days at Yeshiva U. We share our hilarious first im...
2021-10-0450 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 18: Kosh Girl Summer (Season Finale)Welcome to the finale to our first season, Kosh fam! We’ve come a long way since the pilot episode, huh? Now that they’re both vaxxed and waxed, Jori and Abby talk about their big plans for Summer 2021, or as they like to call it, Kosh Girl Summer.
Jori’s officially starting a new job as a career consultant (cheers to a new chapter in her career!), and her boyfriend is officially making the big move to New York. She also just got her tax money back, so you know she’ll rolling around in the dough for a while. M...
2021-06-0740 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 17: Hot, Single, and Standing with Israel (Ft. Elan Karoll)Jori and Abby kick this episode off talking current events because everything’s a total hot mess, and we gotta chime in. Jori celebrates the “end” of COVID in New York, but laments the scary upsurge of antisemitism across the US. Abby provides some insight into her first experience with rockets in Israel, including taking shelter in the building’s stairwell at ungodly hours, jolting up from every sound that sounds vaguely like a rocket siren, and hitting up a Tel Aviv dance bar that doubles as a basement bomb shelter.
Afterwards, you’ll hear from guest Elan Karoll, this week’s Chi...
2021-05-2551 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 16: Bat Mitzvah Girls But Make It HotOn this episode of Two Kosh Girls, there are so many holidays to celebrate! Jerusalem Day and Mother’s Day fell on the same weekend, and we got Shavuot coming right up next week - happy days for all! Because Jori’s and Abby’s moms happen to be in town just in time for Mother’s Day, they have a whole lot to be thankful for - especially their amazing mamas. They talk about Mother’s Day plans in New York and Israel, and what exactly makes their moms so damn awesome. They then move on to listener questions, throwing i...
2021-05-1037 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 15: Screw Magic Mike! Meet Magic Yoni (Ft. Israeli-American Comedian Yoni Kletzel)This episode marks Abby’s 25th birthday! Two Kosh Girls chat about how Abby plans on celebrating her special day, the infamous quarter life crisis, and the birthday listicle Abby’s currently writing titled “25 by 25” - which of course inspires the two of them to go off on a tangent regarding what they feel they’ve accomplished so far. Following this deep birthday discussion, they introduce Yoni Kletzel, an up-and-coming Israeli-American comedian who performs at stand-up nights and bachelorette parties. He talks about why he got into comedy in the first place, the big-league American and Israeli comedians who inspire his work...
2021-04-2645 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 14: The Iconic Israeli Post-Army Backpacking Adventure Of A Lifetime Ft. Or MalkyOn this episode, Two Kosh Girls chat with one of Abby’s Israeli buddies, Or Malky. Abby and Or met in South America after completing their army services, and embarked on the adventure of a lifetime together on the sweet, sweaty Chilean road. First, Jor and Abs recap both their Passovers in New York and Israel, and they reminisce over their own travels in Europe back in the day. Afterwards, they dive right into talking about Israeli post-army adventures. It’s no secret that Israelis seem to inhabit every corner of the globe. It’s especially common for Israelis to backpa...
2021-04-1259 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 13: Talking History with the Two Tall Jews Show (Ft. Meyer Grunberg and Isaac Simon)For the Passover 2021 episode, Two Kosh Girls host Meyer Grunberg and Isaac Simon, hosts of the Two Tall Jews Show podcast and managers of the ‘On This Day In Jewish History’ Instagram. Before chatting with them, we celebrate the fact that both of us are finally fully vaccinated! Jori’s already been to Disney World with her boyfriend, and shares what it was like to visit the iconic theme park in her twenties. Afterwards, Meyer and Isaac tell us about their Jewish backgrounds, how they reconnected with their Judaism, and their fight against antisemitism via their podcast and Instagram. They also d...
2021-03-2948 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 12: Celebrating Bad*** Jewesses Ft. Rebecca Kerzner (That’s So Kvetch Podcast Host)In honor of Women’s History Month, Two Kosh Girls highlight Jewish women that we find inspiring from the past and the present. We talk with incredible Jewish content creator, podcast producer, and soon-to-be children’s book illustrator Rebecca Kerzner, who also happens to be a close college bestie of ours. We chat about our favorite Jewish pop culture icons, biblical characters, and our personal female inspirations. Rebecca dives into the story of Tamar, and how she took control of her own narrative. You’ll also hear about the wild story of Purim, and how we celebrated this year in Israel...
2021-03-1550 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 11: Dating & LDR Tips Ft. Jori's Mystery Chicago BoyThis week, we dive into Jori’s long distance relationship! Abby virtually meets Jori’s boyfriend Sol for the first time and asks all the important questions: what was their meet cute like, how did their adorable relationship blossom amid the pandemic, and how the heck do they make long distance work?! Sol also shares his take on dating apps, and the super forward girls he finds himself drawn to via their confident dating app personas. Like Abby and Jori, he’s a big fan of Hinge and the creative opening lines it inspires. We then move on to the classi...
2021-03-0138 minTwo Kosh GirlsA Purim Surprise: Abby Hits the Streets of IsraelLast Purim, Abby took to the streets of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to ask Israelis about their craziest Purim. This year’s Purim has particularly unusual conditions (did somebody say curfew?), and Two Kosh Girls wanted to turn back time to the energies of last year, where the parties were bigger, the spirits were higher, and the liquor was flowing all around. Enjoy our Purim bonus special, and have yourself a merry little Purim, Kosh Fam!
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2021-02-2505 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 10: Black & Jewish: Best of Both Worlds Ft. Mr. James Holloway (Jori’s Dad)In honor of Black History Month, Two Kosh Girls take on Jori’s Black and Jewish upbringing. We talk with Jori’s dad, James Holloway, about his conversion to Judaism almost thirty years ago, and how he acclimated to becoming a member of the tribe. We also dive into the similarities between Black and Jewish histories, and how our narratives intertwine. Jori chimes in with her experiences growing up mixed, and becoming confident with her diverse identity when she arrived in Israel for her gap year. Sidenote: Abby got her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine! Be sure to stay tune...
2021-02-1540 minTwo Kosh GirlsOur Scariest Ghost StoriesTo all the guys who have ghosted us before: this episode is dedicated to you! This week, Abby and Jori exchange stories about guys across the globe who have seemingly disappeared into the abyss forever, never to be seen or heard from again. Super spooky stuff, but also unfortunately super universal. We also talk how to recover from that good ol’ ghosting slump, and how pretending to be the “cool girl” isn’t always worth your while. Be sure to stay tuned for our Kosh Boy of the Week, and share your scariest ghosting stories with us 👻 Featured: Cooper’s Crumbs - the...
2021-01-3140 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 8: Let’s Get Tribal Ft. DJ JAKANIJori’s officially back in New York in time for the New Year, while Abby’s still living it up in Jerusalem! This week, Two Kosh Girls chat with Yaakov Babani AKA DJ JAKANI. He’s the man, the myth, and the legend behind Tribal Fest, an Israeli festival celebrating music, nature, and spirituality all in one weekend. He talks about making his way to Israel, what drew him to making his own music and becoming a DJ, and what he recommends to stay connected to Judaism in your own unique way. He’s also our Kosh Boy of Week, so stay...
2021-01-1840 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 7: Make Shabbat Sexy Again ft. Shimra BarnettIn honor of our seventh episode, Two Kosh Girls tackle Shabbat- the seventh and most meaningful day of the Jewish week. Jor and Abs talk about their special relationship with Shabbat, and how they personally find meaning in the weekly holy day. Jori delves into why she started keeping Shabbat back on her gap year, and Abby covers how Shabbat helps her maintain her connection to Judaism. They also reminisce about the craziest Shabbats they had in college. In this episode, you'll also hear from Jori's super sweet cousin, Shimra Barnett, who basically inspired Jori to attend Yeshiva U, and t...
2021-01-0452 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 6: Abs & Jor Gear Up for New Years - Cheers & Beers 2021We're oh, so ready for a new year! Last NYE, Abby hoped for the second coming of the Roaring Twenties. Evidently, things didn't exactly go as planned. On this episode, Jori and Abby talk the good, the bad, and the ridiculously ugly of 2020. They discuss how their personal lives have changed, for better or for worse, and hype each other up for their overrated New Years plans. They top it all off with actually realistic resolutions for next year, and of course, the last cute Kosh Boy of 2020!
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2020-12-2150 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 5: ‘Tis The Chanukah Season'Tis the Season to be jolly with Two Kosh Girls! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, or all of the above, we're here to spice up your holiday season with our usual shenanigans. This episode, we talk about how we usher in the Festival of Lights, the best and worst Chanukah gifts from our childhoods, which celeb NJB we'd love to spend the next eight crazy nights with, and more. Don't miss out on our super engaging game of "Would You Rather", Chanukah Edition! Hit up the Maccabee Man in your life, whip up a warm batch of "latkes"...
2020-12-0744 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 4: Nice to Meet Jew ft. Aaron RaimiOn this episode, Abby and Jori chat with Aaron Raimi, the founder of MeetJew University Dating. MeetJew is a Facebook group that blew up at the beginning of the pandemic, and currently connects Jews from all around the world. Since the group was launched, Aaron has launched other Facebook groups encouraging Jews to socialize, date, and build online communities. He delved into reconnecting with his own Jewish identity on Birthright, what inspired him to create the Facebook group, and what the future holds for Meet Jew. He also shared the cutest couple stories that came from the group...
2020-11-2330 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 3: Birthdays Are EverythingEpisode 3: For Jori and Abby, birthdays are the best. On this birthday-themed episode, the girls talk about Corona birthdays, their infamous 21st birthdays, and the birthdays they have celebrated since. The highlight? The joint birthday they celebrated together, even though their birthdays are almost half a year apart. Aging isn’t something people generally look forward to, but Two Kosh Girls see it as celebrating another crazy year of life. Tune in, and celebrate with us.
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2020-11-0942 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 2: Digital Love in CoronatimesDating is difficult. Jewish dating creates a whole ‘nother level of tough waters to tread. Add a dash of COVID-19 to the mix, and all the singles just might drown together. This episode, Jori & Abby talk about how Coronavirus has changed the dating scene - for better or for worse. Abby ends up on a date in the hospital, Jori goes totally haywire on a FaceTime date - one thing they both know for certain: video chat dates are the future, and they are HERE for it.
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2020-10-2634 minTwo Kosh GirlsEpisode 1: Get In Losers, We're Going On A Gap YearWelcome to the first episode of the best podcast you'll ever listen to! The high holidays are officially over, and we're oh, so, ready for a new year. We're kicking off 5781 with gap years in Israel - the good, the bad, and the wild. Abby got down & dirty at her program's Kibbutz, Jori discovered another side of her Jewish identity, and they both looked cute as hell in their Israeli army uniforms. Did they gain the Seminary 70? Tune in to find out.
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2020-10-1238 minTwo Kosh GirlsTwo Kosh Girls TeaserTwo Kosh Girls, a podcast featuring college besties Abby Adler & Jori Holloway taking on the big, bad world together - from across the world. Coming together from the two Jewish capitals of the world - Jori’s in New York, Abby’s in Jerusalem - there’s a whole lot of love, drama, and schmoozing in between. Tune in for their super wholesome girl power friendship, awkward dating lives, embarrassing social situations, and SO MUCH MORE. These two put the “modern” in Modern Orthodox. Shut up, listen, and keep it kosh with us 🙃 Sponsored by your local shul.
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