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Sugar Coated MurderSugar Coated MurderA Deep Dive into the Menendez Brothers and a Recipe for Cinnamon Roll CruffinsIt's Anne's turn in the kitchen and she does not disappoint! She bakes us some delicious Cinnamon Roll Cruffins (https://iambaker.net/cinnamon-roll-cruffins/#wprm-recipe-container-177616). The sisters discuss their fossil hunting adventure with Capt. Ashby from Charleston Fossil Adventures. Follow him on Instagram or go to his website (chsfossiladventures.com) and book a trip today!! Karen takes us on a deep dive of the Menendez Brothers, Lyle and Eric. From the first trial to the second trial and life behind bars. Plus, there's wine! Plenty of wine!! #killavanilla #menendezbrothers #truecrimecommunity #cinnamoroll Follow us on all social media - Facebook, Instagram...2025-06-121h 03The Rotten Apple Food Safety PodcastThe Rotten Apple Food Safety PodcastIssue 151 (Audio Version)The Rotten Apple is an inside view of food safety, food fraud and supply chains for professionals, policy-makers and purveyors. Subscribe for weekly insights, latest news and emerging trends.🍏 In this episode 🍏 * Postcard from the Aussie food science conference;* Olympic Sport and Contaminated Food;* Lead in Cinnamon, an overview;* The Best Normal Dish For Getting Screwdrivers Out Of Your Food (AI recipes).🍏 For a transcript and links to all sources, see Issue 151 🍏 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscr...2024-08-1227 minListen Up! English Listening PracticeListen Up! English Listening Practice2nd May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - The Spice Rack This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I don't charge for my podcast but if you find it useful please consider being part of my Patreon community for just $1/$3 per month to support my content creation. To find out more about my lessons you can find my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or you can email me at Karen.Bullfinch@gmail.com 20 minute trial lesson for just £5. 30 minute lesson for £8. Or book a package of 10 of these lessons and get the 11th one free 60 minute lesson for £15. Or book a package of 10 of these lessons and get the 11th one free Don't forget to use discount code PODCAST24 for 25% off any lesson. Check your understanding What are some characteristics of cumin that make it a versatile spice in cooking? How does paprika contribute to dishes both in terms of flavour and appearance? What are some common culinary uses of cinnamon mentioned in the article? Besides its culinary uses, what other benefits does turmeric offer, according to the article? How does garlic enhance the flavour profile of dishes, and what cuisines is it commonly used in? 2024-05-0307 minKaren錄英事Karen錄英事Ep10【生活英文】🇫🇷耶誕市集吃遍歐洲美食🇩🇪⎜描述食物只會delicious?👉🏻Vocabulary 1.booth(n.)攤販 2.exotic(a.)異國的 3.authentic(a.)真實的/道地的 4.Tis the season (for N. /toV.)佳節到來!(是時候…) 5.caramelized(a.)裹上焦糖的 6.pastry(n.)酥餅/派餅 7.buttery / creamy / milky(a.)奶香味的/濃郁的 8.be obsessed with著迷於 9.gelato(n.)義式冰淇淋 10.go with選擇/搭配 11.I can live with that.我(勉強)還可以接受拉。 12.crust(n.)外殼/派皮 13.crispy / crunchy(a.)酥脆的 14.spinach(n.)菠菜 15.savory(a.)美味的(鹹食) 16.minced meat磨碎的肉 17.condensed milk煉乳(condense濃縮) 18.biscuit / cookie / cracker餅乾(差異請聽本集解析) 19.moist(a.)濕潤的 moisture(n.)濕氣 20.must-try必嘗試的事 21.satisfying(a.)令人滿足的 22.be a sucker for…超愛 23.fragrance(n.)香味 24.bouncy(a.)彈牙的 *bounce back捲土重來 25.texture(n.)質地 26.gooey(a.)軟黏的 27.topping(n.)配料 28.FYI=For your information供你參考一下 29.patty(n.)餡餅/漢堡肉 30.flaky(a.)薄片的/千層的 *snow flake雪花片 31.well-seasoned調味良好的 32.filling(n.)餡料 👉🏻菜單如下(影片逐字稿) 1. 🇫🇷Kouign Crêpe法國焦糖蘋果甜餅 Firs...2023-12-2017 minBig Idea To BestsellerBig Idea To BestsellerHow To Use A Membership & Book To Solve A Need In A Niche Market with Karen CinnamonWe're trying to bring light to the darkness with this one.Tune in as Jake Kelfer, 4x bestselling author and book coach, chats with Karen Cinnamon, an advocate of the Jewish community and someone who has dedicated herself and her business around them. What You’ll LearnHow she took a need she had and turned it into a massive communityWhy Karen start her membership and how it’s evolved worldwideWhat it means to be Jewish in today’s world and how that’s impacted her businessThe benefit of writing a book for her communit...2023-11-1337 minSugar Coated MurderSugar Coated MurderBaking Apple Cinnamon Muffin and the Untimely Demise of Officer Quinn WitherspoonThis episode brings a recipe for Apple Cinnamon Muffins from Karen. She bakes up warm, apple-ly treats that smell of cinnamon, toasted pecans, and KillaVanilla. The recipe is from beyondfrosting.com. Anne gives us a case out of Concord, NC, where a police officer meets an untimely death but not in the line of duty. #KillaVanilla #QuinnWitherspoon #spousalhomicide #embezzlement Indie Podcast Promos: Witches Talking Tarrot Casting Views 2023-11-1133 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonHappy Holidays from Your Jewish LifeWe’re going to be taking a little bit of a break from the show. We’ll be back soon with something that we think you are going to LOVE!Meanwhile Karen and the Your Jewish Life team wish you a beautiful and meaningful Chag Sameach.Smashing Life, my Jewish communityhttps://smashinglife.club/Jewish Joy Journal - get a 10% discount with the code “JEWISHJOYPODCAST”https://jewishjoyjournal.com/2023-08-2202 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonJake Cohen on Connection, Community and Pride Through Jewish FoodKaren sits down with bestselling cookbook author Jake Cohen for a chat about his new cookbook, I Could Nosh (coming out September 12!); his journey from being told Jewish food was too niche to hitting the New York Times bestseller list; bringing back grandma hospitality; and why we all need challah monkey bread in our lives.LINKS:Jake’s new book, I Could Noshhttps://www.harpercollins.com/products/i-could-nosh-jake-cohen?variant=40997057527842Jake on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jakecohen/...2023-08-081h 11Your Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonMy 8-Year-Old Jewish Life with Karen’s Daughter ZaraKaren sits down with her 8-year-old daughter Zara for a chat about what it’s like to be a young Jewish Londoner in 2023. They talk about how Zara balances her strong Jewish identity with life in a diverse community, what she loves about journaling, her favorite Shabbat tradition, and why her beloved late grandma was a true octo-superwoman.  LINKS:Shop the Jewish Joy Journal - get a 10% discount with the code “JEWISHJOYPODCAST”https://jewishjoyjournal.com/Smashing Life, our Jewish communi...2023-07-2525 minBig Ass Runner Trail Running PodcastBig Ass Runner Trail Running PodcastLove Never Ends: A Powerful Story of Tragedy and Triumph (with Karen Sparks)In this emotionally gripping episode of the Big Ass Runner trail running podcast, we hear the incredibly powerful story of Karen Sparks, whose life was shattered by an unimaginable tragedy. With incredible courage, Karen opens up about her painful journey through grief, resilience, and ultimately finding hope after journeying the darkest of times.Karen's story is one of resilience and hope as she bravely shares her path towards healing. Hear how trail running and the trail running community played a big role in her healing journey. Her unwavering resilience and determination to find hope amid difficult times...2023-07-2456 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonMy Autistic Jewish Life with Author Sara GibbsKaren sits down with Sara Gibbs, the author and comedy writer behind upcoming Jewish rom com Eight Bright Lights, for a chat about autistic Jewish life, being diagnosed with autism as an adult, standing up to antisemitism, and so much more.We were so lucky to have Sara on staff at Smashing The Glass, our Jewish wedding platform, in the brand’s early days - and it’s wonderful to see how her writing career has blossomed since then!You’ll find out:- What it was like f...2023-07-1158 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonA Look Inside the Syrian Jewish Community with Author Corie AdjmiKaren sits down with author Corie Adjmi for a fascinating look at the Syrian Jewish community. Corie’s new novel, The Marriage Box, draws on her own experiences moving from a Reform upbringing in New Orleans to a traditional Orthodox Syrian life in Brooklyn as a teenager - and along the way, it shines a spotlight on a close-knit Jewish community that can seem mysterious to outsiders. Corie shares how she got started writing in her 30s after a career in education, why family is at the heart of Judaism, how she’s learned to balance her own desires with...2023-06-2738 minDear Bob and Sue: A National Parks PodcastDear Bob and Sue: A National Parks PodcastVisiting North Cascade’s Hidden Gem: StehekinA trip to Stehekin, tucked away in a valley in the North Cascades National Park complex, feels like a visit to an island. But instead of being completely surrounded by water, this remote village is hemmed in by spectacular alpine backcountry, making it impossible for cars or trucks to drive into or out of town. Once frequented only by Native Americans on their trek through the mountains, this peaceful valley has been the site of sparse but consistent settlement since the late 19th century. With the National Park Service protecting the pristine area surrounding the f...2023-06-221h 04Your Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonThe Power of Jewish Community {with Smashing Life Member Emily Scheinfeld}Karen sits down with Emily Scheinfeld, a beloved member of the Smashing Life community, to chat about her own Jewish life. Emily is an absolute ray of sunshine who’s contributed so much to the vibrant, accepting group that is Smashing Life, and it’s such an honor to have her come on here and talk about everything from figuring out how to take charge of your own Judaism as an adult to saying no to Jewish guilt to starting L’dor V’dor Judaica, a nonprofit focused on rehoming unloved Judaica, and, above all, how Smashing Life helped Emily br...2023-06-1356 minMickeyphile Podcast - Disney World, DVC, and MoreMickeyphile Podcast - Disney World, DVC, and MoreDVC Stays at Animal Kingdom Kidani Village and The Grandstand at Saratoga Springs ResortSend us a textMickeyphile Podcast Episode 145 - This week, we are talking about DVC resorts.  We will share our takeaways from our recent stays at Animal Kingdom’s Kidani Village and the Grandstand at Saratoga Springs Resort.  Plus some news, tweets, and more on Episode 145 of the Mickeyphile Podcast.  Next.  The special Tapstile jingle was added for cast members visiting Walt Disney World ParksDisney early entry benefit at some Non-Disney hotels are possibly ending after the end of 2023B Resort & Spa, Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, Waldorf Astoria Orlando...2023-06-1055 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonBeing LGBTQ+ and Jewish: Negotiating Intersecting Identities {with Ben M. Freeman}Karen sits down with Ben M. Freeman for an important conversation about what it’s like being LGBTQ+ and Jewish.As a minority within a minority, LGBTQ+ Jews negotiate intersecting identities every day - and the Jewish community doesn’t often give their struggles and triumphs the attention they deserve.Ben talks about how his gay identity spurred him on to start the Jewish pride revolution, how to make our communities more welcoming and safe for LGBTQ+ Jews, and why it’s so important that all of us - especi...2023-05-3044 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonManifesting Your Jewish Life, Your Way with Cathy HellerKaren sits down with Cathy Heller, a business coach and podcaster who specializes in helping women create wealth and next level happiness, for an inspirational discussion all about making the Jewish life of your dreams a reality. Cathy opens up about her own spiritual journey from secular to observant, and how she found the courage to live her own spiritual truth someplace in between. You’ll find out:- How Judaism has shaped Cathy’s entrepreneurial journey - What it was like going on the first-ever Birthright trip - How...2023-05-161h 02Your Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonJewish Pride Through a Digital Lens with Matthew Bussy of Philadelphia Jewish Film & Media FestivalKaren sits down with Matthew Bussy, the Program Director of Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Festival. Karen first met Matthew when he invited her to be a guest speaker at the 2023 Jewish New Media Festival in Philly - she’ll be speaking on Sunday, May 21, along with KoshaDillz, the team behind Unorthodox the podcast, and more - and they instantly connected over their shared commitment to spreading Jewish pride and joy.They chat about celebrating Jewish storytelling, why Jewish pride is more important now than ever, and Matthew’s own journey to Judaism, which brou...2023-05-0253 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonBringing Moshiach Energy with Modi, the comedian making Jewish humor coolKaren sits down with Modi, the comedian known for his lighthearted takes on the ups and downs of Jewish life in the 21st century, and he’s got so much insight to share about everything from why the Jews are the ‘choosing people’ rather than the chosen people, to how to double down on Jewish joy in a time of rising antisemitism. You’ll find out:- What Modi’s learned from performing in Jewish communities all over the world- The difference between American a...2023-04-1845 minJuggling Joy With Karen Jane DeWittJuggling Joy With Karen Jane DeWitt2. Pivoting and Parenting As An Entrepreneur: Deidre HoneaIn this episode I sit down with Deidre Honea of Leander, TX. She is the owner of Sweetdough where she sells her delicious handmade sourdough cinnamon rolls. She talks about how homeschooling and being an entrepreneurial family go hand-in-hand and why she’s passing on good money habits to her kids. She also gives her tips for making meaningful connections while networking. Stick around to the end for a lightning round where she tells us her go-to order at her favorite local burger joint and answers the age-old question: cake or pie. Links: Sweetdough - Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls Leander Trucking Co...2023-04-1242 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonHow I’m Spending Passover 2023Karen’s thinking about what she wants to break free from as she prepares for Passover 2023. She also shares stories of some of her most memorable seder nights over the years - from childhood celebrations with family in Israel to the ultra-meaningful last seder she spent with her beloved mother, who opened up about her own story of freedom fleeing from Iraq to Israel due to persecution for being Jewish. As always, she’s here to help you figure out how to do your Passover, your way this year!You’ll find o...2023-04-0429 minMom CuriousMom CuriousEpisode 64: A Mothers Impact with Karen Cinnamon"Karen Cinnamon has been dubbed the “Oprah of Jewish Joy” and the Queen of Jewish Positivity. As the founder of Your Jewish Life – the premier podcast, Instagram account and weekly newsletter for Jewish millennials, Karen reaches, and positively impacts, over 4 million users every week.She is the founder of Smashing Life, the fastest-growing community for Jewish women in the world, and Smashing The Glass the world’s biggest Jewish wedding platform, and is the author of the Jewish Joy Journal – the best-selling gratitude journal and goal planner for Jewish women."Today Da...2023-03-2853 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonBalancing Israel Advocacy and a Busy Career with Dr. Sheila NazarianKaren sits down with Dr. Sheila Nazarian, a top board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Beverly Hills and mother of three who’s also carved out a niche as one of Israel’s staunchest defenders on social media. She talks about how she finds time to do it all, dealing with the backlash she’s faced since stepping up her Israel activism, why she feels religion is key to raising children in the 21st century, and so much more. You’ll find out:- How Sheila and her f...2023-03-2155 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonDavid Baddiel on his Jewishness, antisemitism, and why Jews need a rebrandFew people have done as much to expose the rising fashionability of antisemitism in the progressive world as comedian, author, screenwriter, and television presenter-turned-activist, David Baddiel.  In this important episode, Karen sits down with David to unpack why antisemitism isn’t considered to be as unacceptable as other forms of discrimination (even among those who are vocal in their support of other minorities), and what we can do about it. Along the way, they cover why antisemitism is the racism that sneaks past you, the secret of Jewish humor, raising proud Jewis...2023-03-0757 minDear Bob and Sue: A National Parks PodcastDear Bob and Sue: A National Parks PodcastWashington's Cascade Loop Scenic Byway, Part OneAh, the Cascade Loop Scenic Byway. This 440-mile route winds through the heart of Washington State's Cascade Mountains, revealing an abundance of natural beauty that is truly awe-inspiring. From the shore of Lake Chelan to the rugged peaks of North Cascades National Park, the landscape is both spectacular and diverse. But the Cascade Loop is more than just a showcase of nature's wonders. We'll tell you about charming small towns along the way that offer a glimpse into the region's rich history and culture. Places like Leavenworth, with its Bavarian architecture, sausages and lively festivals, a...2023-03-0245 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonWhat It Feels Like to Be Single and Jewish in 2023Karen sits down with Smashing Life member Emily Cohen for an honest chat about contemporary Jewish life - from dealing with antisemitism in the workplace to what it’s like to be a single Jewish woman in 2023. They cover everything from how Emily started wearing a Star of David in response to an antisemitic boss, to what it’s like engaging in Jewish life as a single thirty-something woman, to what exactly it is that makes the Smashing Life community so empowering.You’ll find out: - Emily’...2023-02-2140 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonJewish Grief and Mourning {with Karen and Ben M. Freeman}Karen sits down with author and activist Ben M. Freeman for an emotional discussion about Jewish grief and mourning. Karen and Ben both lost a beloved parent too soon - Ben’s father in 2017, and Karen’s mother in 2021 - and in the aftermath, each felt incredibly lucky to be Jewish and to have a millennia-old framework to lean on for getting through life’s hardest moments.  They talk about their experiences of Jewish mourning traditions like shiva and yahrzeit, give advice for talking to someone who’s grieving, and share the things that have been most...2023-02-0756 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonTop 5 Dos & Don'ts for Planning a Jewish Wedding in 2023If you’re currently planning a wedding, this episode is for you! As the founder of Smashing The Glass, the world’s largest Jewish wedding platform, Karen shares her dos and don’ts for planning a one-of-a-kind wedding that’s totally authentic to who the two of you are as a couple, gleaned from her ten years of experience working with Jewish couples all over the world.  LINKS: Smashing The Glasshttps://www.smashingtheglass.com  Brides Clubhttps://brides.smashingtheglass.com   Re...2023-01-3124 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonEasy Yet Meaningful Ways to Bring Shabbat into Your LifeKaren sits down with Sam and Emily from Team YJL to talk all things Shabbat! They talk about what Shabbat’s all about, how Judaism’s weekly day of rest looks like for each of them, and why they find it meaningful - and, most importantly, share plenty of tips for easy, accessible ways to bring Shabbat into your life, your way.  You’ll find out: - What Shabbat is all about, and why it’s so important - Why Shabbat is for you, wherever you are in your life...2023-01-2448 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonHow to Find Joy During Difficult TimesKaren shares her secret for how to find joy during difficult times. Her secret sounds simple - it’s all about gratitude - but putting that into action can be easier said than done. In this episode, Karen shares some practical takeaways for practicing gratitude and savoring moments of joy, however small, even at those times when you feel least thankful for what’s going on in your life. She also delves into some of her other favorite strategies, from giving to others to making a joy list, and shares how she’s implemented these tools in her own life...2023-01-1716 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonHow to Own Your Jewishness with Yoav Davis of Jews of NYKaren sits down with Yoav Davis, the founder of Jews of NY, where he shines a light on the beautiful diversity of Jewish life in the Big Apple. Yoav’s commitment to Jewish joy and positivity is so refreshing, and his conversation with Karen about owning your Jewishness, uniting the Jewish world, and the importance of finding your own path in Judaism is sure to inspire. You’ll find out:   - How Yoav’s platform balances showcasing the beauty of Judaism with calling out antisemitism  - Yoav’s mission for Jews o...2023-01-1057 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonMy 9-Year-Old Jewish Life with Karen’s Daughter SachaKaren sits down with a very special guest: her 9-year-old daughter, Sacha! Sacha is a proud Jewish girl who loves challah, cheder (that’s Hebrew school to you Americans), and sharing about Jewish traditions with the diverse group of friends she's made at her non-Jewish school. Sacha spills about her love for Israel, how she balances her Jewish identity with her cosmopolitan life in London, and why Ruth Bader Ginsburg is her inspiration. LINKS:   How to Raise Proud Jewish Children http://yourjewishlife.co/children    PJ Libra...2023-01-0320 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonREPLAY: Overcoming Jewish impostor syndrome: Bringing Jewish Tradition to life with Micaela EzraKaren chats with illustrator, textile designer, and writer Micaela Ezra, founder of contemporary Judaica collection AHYIN, about growing your spirituality, overcoming Jewish impostor syndrome, and what it really means to build a Jewish home - and how to do it, whatever stage of life you’re at. Micaela is an incredible role model when it comes to Jewish spirituality, and the way she constantly strives to find her own meaning in Judaism - for herself, and now for her family too - is guaranteed to inspire. You’ll find out: - All...2022-12-271h 04Your Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonBuilding Jewish Community through Books with PJ LibraryKaren sits down with Lauren Hamburger, the UK director of PJ Library, an organization that sends free Jewish children's books to families across the world each month - all in the name of helping families learn about Judaism in a gentle way, sparking Jewish conversation in the home, and, ultimately, inspiring connection to the broader Jewish community (in whatever way feels right for each family). They chat about making Judaism accessible, building Jewish community, and raising proud Jewish children - and share info about how to sign up, of course!   You’ll find out:  ...2022-12-2044 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonMy Top 10 Journaling Prompts for Reflecting on 2022 – and Setting the Stage for Your Best Year Ever in 2023As Karen looks ahead to the new year, she’s taken some time to think about how she’s going to live her best Jewish life in 2023. To focus her reflections, she’s come up with a list of 10 journaling prompts that helped her drill down to her one-word intention for the new year. Whether you’d like to learn a little more about Karen’s experience over the past year as she’s worked through her grief following her beloved mother’s death, moved into a new home, and launched the Jewish Joy Journal - as well as her hopes for...2022-12-1327 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonOur Jewish Conversion Stories: Two Jewish Women Tell Their Stories and Share Their TipsKaren sits down with Erin and Maggie, two beloved members of the Smashing Life community, to chat about their respective Jewish conversion stories. They give honest accounts of the ups and downs of  conversion, share their tips for those considering converting or already in the process, and delve into how the Smashing Life community (especially the Convert Club, a private space for those who have converted or are currently converting) has helped them grow and connect Jewishly. This episode is a must-listen if you have converted, are converting, have ever considered converting - or if you just want to b...2022-12-0655 minPodcast Against AntisemitismPodcast Against AntisemitismS3 E6: “Gratitude” with Karen CinnamonKaren Cinnamon has been dubbed “the world’s number one Jewish wedding expert” and the “queen of Jewish positivity”, and is the founder of both Smashing The Glass, the world’s biggest Jewish wedding media platform, and Smashing Life, a private club for Jewish women. Karen is also the creator of her own popular website ‘yourjewishlife’, where she educates her followers on matters such as safely tackling antisemitism, understanding Jewish customs and how to raise proudly Jewish children. In this episode, Karen tells us about safely standing up to antisemitism, why she doesn’t judge other Jews and her secret to h...2022-12-0148 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonTop 10 Gift Ideas for Hanukkah 2022It’s Hanukkah season, and Karen’s rounded up her very favorite gift options for 2022. In this episode, she shares her picks for the season’s best Hanukkah swag, blue-and-white Judaica, tasty treats, and more, with options to suit all styles and budgets - plus one non-tangible mindset gift Karen hopes we can all give ourselves this Festival of Lights!   LINKS:   Buy the Jewish Joy Journal - use Code JEWISHJOYPODCAST for 10% Discount https://jewishjoyjournal.com/    Your Jewish Life Hanukkah Party  http://yourjewishlife.co/hanukkah 2022-11-2917 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonWhat It’s Like Being a Jewish Influencer with @thatrelatablejewKaren sits down with Sarah Haskell, the TikTok star behind @thatrelatablejew, where she shares her own relatable Jewish life with over 100,000 followers. They chat about life as an accidental influencer, Sarah’s personal religious journey, Jewish dating in NYC, and the importance of always knowing who you are.   You’ll find out:   - What inspired Sarah to start sharing her life on TikTok - What it’s like getting recognized in public  - How she finds the right balance in deciding what to share on social media  - Wh...2022-11-2250 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonHow to raise Jewish children to be strong, proud and resilientKaren talks about what it’s like raising her two young daughters as proud Jews, and shares her top tips for Jewish parenting that will instill a love of Judaism in the little ones in your life. Karen gives some great ideas for making Judaism truly joyful for kids of all ages, and also shares some guidance on how to talk about antisemitism. Spoiler alert: raising kids who love being Jewish is a whole lot easier when you’re genuinely proud of your own identity!     LINKS:   How to raise proud J...2022-11-1519 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonThe Jewish Pride Revolution with Ben M. FreemanKaren sits down with Jewish educator and author Ben M. Freeman to discuss all things Jewish pride. The founder of the modern Jewish pride movement, Ben shares all about his own journey to owning his Jewish identity - and how it was set in motion by his experiences as a proud gay man. Ben wants to make sure we stop allowing the non-Jewish world to define our narratives - and his approach is truly changing the Jewish world! You’ll find out: - Unpacking internalized anti-Jewishness - Why there’s no su...2022-11-081h 13Your Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonMy Jewish Home TourKaren leads a tour of her new home, and all the things that make it Jewish - tangible and not. She and her family moved into their dream home this past summer, and as they continue to get settled in they’re making sure to fill it with all the things that spark Jewish joy for them. Along the way, Karen addresses the question of what makes a Jewish home Jewish - and provides an important reminder that the Jewish items in your home don’t need to be expensive to be meaningful! LINKS:  2022-11-0126 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonFighting Jewish Hate with Jewish Unity with Nikki Schreiber of Humans of JudaismKaren sits down with Nikki Schreiber, founder of Humans of Judaism, where she’s been bringing Jewish stories to life since 2014. They chat about how Nikki channeled her grief over her beloved father’s sudden death into Humans of Judaism, the account’s meteoric rise to fame in the early days of Instagram, and how Nikki’s managed to keep her focus on Jewish unity and positivity in a time of rising antisemitism.    You’ll find out:   - How Nikki got the idea to start Humans of Judaism - The importanc...2022-10-2550 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonHow to stand up to antisemitism in a safe, effective wayKaren focuses on one of the biggest topics in the Jewish world: how to stand up to antisemitism in a safe, effective way - whether we’re talking about overt acts of hate or subtle microaggressions.    We can either diminish our Jewish identities - in other words, giving antisemites exactly what they want - or we can rise up and beat the shame imposed on us as Jews. Karen shares her top tips for how to take the second path and own our identities in an empowering way - gleaned from some of the biggest name...2022-10-1822 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonFighting for a Better Judaism: Jewish Activism with Shoshanna Keats JaskollKaren sits down with Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll, a writer and activist committed to taking a clear-eyed look at where things are going wrong in the Jewish world in 2022 - and how we can fix them. Shoshanna discusses her work to advance the rights of Jewish women in the Orthodox community and shares some much-needed advice on how we can come together as a unified Jewish people (even when we disagree!). Whatever your place in the Jewish world, this is such an important conversation filled with so much wisdom about how to stop being a bystander and make change happen.2022-10-111h 03Your Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonHow to fill your life with Jewish joyIf you want to bring more Jewish joy into your life, you’ve come to the right place. Karen - who’s been referred to as “the Oprah of Jewish Joy” - shares all about what Jewish joy is and how to tap into it. She shares tons of ideas for bringing Jewish joy into your own life in ways both large and small - as well as a reminder that there’s no one right way to be Jewish. There are so many beautiful, non-intimidating ways to make your life more Jewishly joyful, right now, you’re going t love this...2022-10-0421 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonJewish Manifestation with Nata GoldbergKaren sits down with Nata Goldberg, a Jewish life, mindset, and manifestation coach, for a chat about what exactly manifestation is - and what it means to approach it from a Jewish perspective - how Nata learned to tap into her Jewish spirituality to build the life of her dreams, why she encourages you to drop your New Year’s resolutions, living simply in 2022, and so much more.  You’ll find out:   - What manifestation really is - and how to embrace it in your own life  - Why it’s so...2022-09-2751 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonMy Jewish dating journey - internet dating, blind dates.. and meeting The OneKaren dives into one of the hottest topics in the Smashing Life community: Jewish dating! As someone who always wanted to get married and have children but ended up taking a little longer to get there, Karen’s been through it all - and now she’s sharing the wisdom accumulated from 15 years of dating to answer Smashing Lifers’ burning questions about single life, the world of Jewish dating, and the importance of finding the courage to live your best life on your own terms, whatever your relationship status.    LINKS:   Join Smashing...2022-09-2029 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonThe Jewish Joy Journal is here!Welcome to a very special episode of the podcast in which Karen talks your through her long-awaited ‘Jewish Joy Journal’ that you can pre-order today!   Part goal planner, part gratitude journal, part non-judgmental Jewish BFF, the JJJ will fill your life with daily joy, purpose, and nourishing Jewish values.   Within the journal’s pages you’ll find space for daily gratitude, goal planning, kvetches and kvells, as well as thoughtful Shabbat prompts to encourage you to pause and reflect on what really matters in your life.   For 14 days only...2022-09-1516 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonAdding Israeli Flair to Your Rosh Hashanah Recipes with Adeena SussmanKaren sits down with food writer and Israeli cuisine expert Adeena Sussman for a chat all about how Adeena came to serve as an ambassador of Israeli flavors to diaspora audiences, what it was like for Adeena moving to Israel seven years ago after meeting her husband Jay, and how the perspective she’s gained learning to navigate Israeli food culture as an outsider has reaped unexpected rewards. Of course, they also chat about Adeena’s favorite Rosh Hashanah recipes, and easy ideas for giving your High Holiday table a little bit of Israeli flair wherever you are in the...2022-09-1348 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonJewish Values – what they are and how to embrace themKaren shares some of the Jewish values that are nearest to her own heart - and delves into why Jewish values are so essential for making not only our own lives better, but the entire world too. This episode will help you figure out which values are most important to you, how you can use that knowledge to light you up in your Jewish life, and how you can put more goodness out into the world - while receiving more joy at the same time.  LINKS:   Jewish values guide  htt...2022-09-0620 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonRosh Hashanah 5783 - Reflecting and getting vulnerable as we head into the New YearIn this episode, Karen sits down with Your Jewish Life team member Sam for a chat about a different side of Rosh Hashanah. While everyone loves chatting about menu plans and tablescapes (and there is a little bit of that here), this time the focus is on a side of the Jewish New Year that doesn’t necessarily get as much attention as it deserves: self-reflection. This time of the Jewish year is all about reflection and growth, and Karen and Sam go deep about what the past year has meant for them, what they hope to bring into th...2022-08-3042 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonJewish Mental Health with Laur PlawkerKaren sits down with Laur Plawker for an emotional discussion about Jewish mental health, intergenerational trauma, and the beauty of finding an unexpected sense of home in Israel. Laur is a mental health professional whose own struggles with anxiety, eating disorders, and more brought her closer to her heritage after a secular upbringing - and her moving story of finding faith in recovery is a must-listen. You’ll find out:   - How a 12-step program brought Laur closer to Judaism - The role of resilience in mental health ...2022-08-1555 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonHow to Raise Proud Jewish Children with Carrie NachmaniKaren sits down with Carrie Nachmani, a 63 year old 'Grandfluencer' and proud Jewish woman par excellence. The mother of three wonderful daughters, including influencer Arielle Charnas, Carrie is an absolute font of Jewish parenting wisdom, and in this episode she shares some of her secrets to raising successful, confident children who proudly own their Jewish identities.  You’ll find out:   - Why Carrie is so passionate about owning her identity as a proud Jewish woman - The importance of instilling Jewish values in her daughters - What Amer...2022-08-0247 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonJewish Instagram and Jewish Humor with Aly Silverberg of @jewishgirlprobsKaren sits down with Aly Silverberg, the queen of Jewish relatability. As the founder of @jewishgirlprobs, Aly shares all about her journey as one of the founding figures of Jewish Instagram, chatting about the connection between Jewish humor and Jewish survival, the art of the meme, the importance of owning your Jewish identity - and so much more!   You’ll find out:   - How Aly got the idea to start @jewishgirlprobs in 2018 - Balancing her personal Jewish activism with her audience’s expectations - What Jewish...2022-07-1950 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYou Are Jewish Enough - Just The Way You Are: Jewish Belonging with Daniella RabbaniKaren sits down with actress, filmmaker, and podcaster Daniella Rabbani to chat all about Daniella’s “deliciously Jewish” life, the importance of finding your own place in Judaism, the joy of Jewish music, and so much more. Daniella truly embodies Your Jewish Life’s philosophy of “your Jewish life, your way,” and she positively radiates Jewish joy - making this episode an absolute must-listen if you could use a little reminder that you are Jewish enough, just the way you are. You’ll find out:   - What being Jewish means to Daniella 2022-07-0549 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonChallah Royalty: The Art of Challah with Idan Chabasov, aka the Challah PrinceKaren sits down with none other than the Challah Prince himself! Idan Chabasov is truly a challah baker like no other, and his artistic, meditative approach to challah has taken Instagram by storm. A native Tel Avivian, Idan always loved eating challah but never tried baking it until he moved to Berlin as an adult. He shares all the details of his journey to challah royalty, why he identifies as an artist rather than a baker, the benefits of niching down, and so much more!   You’ll find out:   - The stor...2022-06-2144 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonLiving Your Most Authentic Jewish Life with Tony Westbrook (@frumjewishblackboy)“Why be a second-rate version of someone else when you can be a first-rate version of yourself?” That’s just one of the brilliant soundbites from Karen’s conversation with Tony Westbrook, aka @frumjewishblackboy. Tony is so full of enthusiasm for joyful, non-judgmental Judaism, and his discussion with Karen about what it’s like being an Orthodox queer Black Jewish person, how he lives his most authentic Jewish life, and why the only constant in Judaism is change is one you won’t want to miss.   You’ll find out:   - How...2022-06-0754 minKvetching on the CouchKvetching on the Couch#018: Chai! To Life! On Jewish Joy with Karen Cinnamon of Your Jewish LifeWe are joined by Karen Cinnamon of Your Jewish Life to kvetch about Jewish life and Jewish joy in honor of our 18th episode recording. Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com2022-06-0251 minThe Future of JewishThe Future of JewishDoing Business in the Jewish World, With Karen CinnamonKaren Cinnamon is the founder of Smashing Life, the fastest-growing community membership club for Jewish and Jew(ish) women, as well as Smashing The Glass, the world’s biggest Jewish wedding platform. With offices in New York City and London, they create warm, inclusive communities for like-minded Jewish and Jew-ish women to learn, grow, and support one another, and build the joyful Jew(ish) life they want, on their terms. The Future of Jewish is a podcast hosted by Joshua Hoffman, the founder of JOOL. In each episode, Joshua is joined by top leaders, thinkers, an...2022-05-3044 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonThe Truth about Israel with Noa Tishby Karen sits down with Israeli actress, producer, writer, and activist Noa Tishby to talk about advocating for Israel - everything from why you should (hint: Jews deserve self-determination just like any other group), to how to determine who might be receptive to the conversation, and how to find the right words to discuss the world’s most misunderstood country.     Plus, Noa shares about how she’s working to solve Israel’s PR problem in her new role as the first-ever Special Envoy for Combatting Antisemitism and Delegitimization of Israel.   You’ll find out:   - How you can start advocating for Israel in yo...2022-05-2446 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonFuel for Jewish Joy: Exploring the Magic of Jewish Food with Felicity SpectorKaren sits down with Felicity Spector - news producer by day, London foodie influencer after hours - to talk about one of the most joyous of Jewish topics: food! Felicity spills all the details on her life as an accidental food influencer, how Jewish food helped her reconnect with her Jewish identity, why food is an amazing way to make friends and forge new connections, and why it’s never too late to start baking your own challah!   You’ll find out:   - How food fuels Jewish joy   - Wha...2022-05-1048 minThe Mojo PodcastThe Mojo PodcastS4 Ep 8: Karen Cinnamon - STG & Your Jewish LifeMy guest founder this week is Karen Cinnamon. Karen has been dubbed the “Oprah of Jewish Joy” and the Queen of Jewish Positivity. As the founder of Your Jewish Life – the premier podcast, Instagram account and weekly newsletter for Jewish and Jew(ish) millennials, Karen reaches, and positively impacts, over 1 million users every week. Additionally, she is the founder of Smashing Life, the fastest-growing community  for Jewish women in the world, and Smashing The Glass the world’s biggest Jewish wedding platform. Featured in numerous publications such as the New York Times, Mail Online, and on BBC World...2022-05-0649 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonMaking Millennial Jews Feel Seen with Molly Tolsky Karen sits down with Molly Tolsky, the founder and editor of Jewish culture site (and awesome Instagram account) Hey Alma and editor of Jewish parenting site Kveller. They chat about making space for Jewish Millennials to feel seen, the importance of showcasing diverse Jewish voices, and the joys of helping Jews connect with each other.     You’ll find out:     - What it was like going from a very Jewish home community to a not-very-Jewish college     - All about Molly's music-themed Mollypalooza bat mitzvah - complete with a choreographed dance to “Welcome to Miami”     - How writing brought her back into the Jewish wor...2022-04-2651 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonLiving Your Best Interfaith Jewish Life With Rabbi Robyn Frisch and Nicole Wasilus of 18Doors Karen sits down with Rabbi Robyn Frisch and Nicole Wasilus of 18Doors, a wonderful organization that helps interfaith couples and families grow their Jewish - or Jew-ish - identities in an authentic way. Rabbi Robyn and Nicole have so much wisdom to share, and this episode is truly a must for anyone who’s part of an interfaith relationship or family.     You’ll find out:     - Why getting involved with Judaism can sometimes feel intimidating and how to overcome it     - How to get started engaging with Judaism if you’re out of practice     - The importance of open, honest communication...2022-04-1252 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonHow to Have Your Best Passover Ever in 2022Karen is joined by Emily and Sam from the Smashing Life team to talk all things Passover! Join them as they dish on their most memorable childhood Passovers, debate the merits of the Maxwell House Haggadah, and, above all, share how they make this sometimes challenging holiday their own. Whether this holiday is your favorite or least favorite, whether you’re a newbie or have been celebrating your whole life, this conversation is guaranteed to get you in the mood for matzah!     You’ll find out:   - When Passover falls in 2022 - Why Passover has always been Sa...2022-03-2945 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonHow to love being Jewish 10x more than anyone hates you for it with Hen Mazzig Karen sits down with Israeli writer and activist Hen Mazzig, the son of Mizrahi Jewish refugees from Iraq and North Africa who’s made it his mission to share his family's story with the world. They chat about finding your own path in life and choosing a Jewish identity that’s meaningful to you, using social media for good, how to deal when society doesn’t accept parts of your identity, and why Mizrahi culture is the secret sauce that makes Israel so awesome.     You’ll find out:   - How his observant Mizrahi Israeli upbringing shaped his identity     - and why he feels...2022-03-1554 minTwo Kosh GirlsTwo 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 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonHow to Make Jewish Friends as an Adult Karen sits down with Emily from the Your Jewish Life content team to chat about one of the trickiest parts of adulthood: making friends - especially Jewish ones! They speak about their respective experiences - Karen’s in London and Emily’s in NYC - along with sharing some crowdsourced advice from members of the Smashing Life community. The bottom line is, it’s not easy - but if you’re dedicated and willing to put yourself out there, you CAN make it happen! And if you need a little help, join our Jewish Connection Challenge, happening right now!   Here are some...2022-03-0132 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonSmall, easy steps to take to lean into your Jewishness with Lisa Lisser of JewBelong Karen sits down with Lisa Lisser, Executive Vice President at JewBelong.com. Long known for their slightly risque NYC bus shelter ads, lately JewBelong’s been pushing the envelope in expanding the conversation around antisemitism with their attention-getting Times Square billboards. Lisa chats with Karen about JewBelong’s core mission of making Judaism accessible to disengaged Jews, how she deals with Jewbarrassment, and why you don’t have to be an expert to experience the joy of Judaism.      You’ll find out:   - Why there’s no such thing as a bad Jew     - How we as Jews can keep rules from divid...2022-02-1551 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonJudaism Without Shame: Empowering Your Jewish Identity with Jewish Advocate Amy Albertson Karen sits down with Jewish advocate and educator Amy Albertson to chat all about Amy’s experiences as a Chinese American Jewish woman, and her work to empower ALL Jews to own their Jewish identities with no apologies. A passionate voice for ending gatekeeping within the Jewish community, Amy’s celebration of the diversity of the Jewish world and passion for making space for all of us to live our own best Jewish lives, our way, is sure to fill you with hope for the Jewish future.       You’ll find out:     - All about her upbringing with a Chinese American mom and Ash...2022-02-0147 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonTradition…. Tradition!: The Joy of Jewish Weddings This week, Karen puts on her Jewish wedding expert hat and chats all about one of the most beautiful Jewish traditions of all. You may know her best as the host of this podcast and founder of Smashing Life, but Karen also runs Smashing The Glass - the world’s largest Jewish platform - which she founded while planning her own wedding in 2013.   She knows everything that’s worth knowing about Jewish weddings, and then some - and she’s got some valuable pointers for anyone currently in the midst of planning a Jewish or Jew-ish wedding (or hoping to be soon...2022-01-1840 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonNot Your Bubbe’s Rabbi: Redefining Authentic Judaism with Modern Ritual Karen sits down with Rabbi Rena Singer, co-founder of Modern Ritual along with Rabbi Samantha Frank, to chat about teaching deep Judaism on social media. Since its founding in 2017, @modern_rituall has been responsible for some of the most engaging and accessible Jewish content on Instagram, committed to lowering the barriers to Judaism without watering down the content. Rabbi Rena speaks about shedding the shoulds; her commitment to framing Judaism in a fresh, non-intimidating way; and the age-old question of why we, as Jews, so often feel like we’re doing it all wrong (and why we shouldn’t!).       You’ll find o...2022-01-0455 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonClosing Out 2021 at 100% Chutzpah with Unkosher MarketKaren sits down with Shiran and Alex of Unkosher Market, the Jewish apparel and lifestyle brand known for irreverent products from Oy Vey face masks to Everything Bagel nail polish, all about their approach to making Judaism fun, relatable, and even cool - and their attitude of approaching business and life with 100% chutzpah You’ll find out: - How Unkosher Market came to be   - The super cute story of Shiran and Alex got to be friends and business partners   - All about their mission of making Juda...2021-12-2152 minNaturally Recovering Autism with Karen ThomasNaturally Recovering Autism with Karen ThomasHow To Help Balance Hypoglycemia or Low Blood Sugar [Episode 140]Hypoglycemia is a condition that comes from low blood sugar or low glucose levels. Behavioral outbursts, anxiety, and lack of ability to think clearly can be the result of the brain being starved of its energy supply. When it has been too long since our last meal or snack, our blood sugar drops and our brain cannot function properly. If we eat too many sugars and refined carbohydrates, our body responds by releasing large amounts of the hormone insulin to counteract the effects of all of the sugar. This is especially hard on the liver and can...2021-12-1613 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonIgniting Jewish Pride with Jewish Mother Extraordinaire Ariel Stein Karen sits down with Ariel Stein, a Brooklyn-based Jewish mom on a mission to share the beauty of Judaism with the world - on social media and off. Best known for her popular Instagram accounts @ariel.loves and @jewishfamilymagic, Ariel chats with Karen about carving out moments of Jewish joy in our everyday lives - whatever they may look like - and igniting Jewish pride, in ourselves and others.     You’ll find out:     - Ariel’s journey to becoming a Jewish influencer     - The connections she’s created all over the world via social media      - How she uses Hanukkah to teach non-Je...2021-12-0752 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen Cinnamon10 Jewish Instagrammers Tell Us Their Favorite Thing about Being JewishThis episode is devoted to our favorite things about being Jewish! Karen brings together ten of her very favorite Jewish Instagrammers, from challah bakers to rabbis, to share their own very favorite thing about being part of this wonderful, ancient religion/people/culture. Karen also talks about some of the things she finds most meaningful about Judaism in her own life - and shares some favorites from members of the Smashing Life community!   You’ll hear from:   Karen on why she’s never felt luckier to be Jewish than right now, as she faces the tragic death...2021-11-2339 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonHow to Have Your Best Hanukkah Ever in 2021Karen is joined by Emily and Sam from the Smashing Life team to talk all things Hanukkah! The Festival of Lights starts early this year, so we’re making sure to get in the holiday spirit, covering everything from our favorite Hanukkah eats to our thoughts about ugly Hanukkah sweaters to our pick for best Hanukkah movie of all time to how we’re finding the light  in the darkness in our own lives this year. If you’re not ready to pull your menorah out yet, you will be after having a listen to this episode!   You’ll find ou...2021-11-0952 minYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonAn Ode to Challah - Baking Your Way to Jewish Bliss with Allegra Benitah, The Challah MummyKaren sits down with Allegra Benitah, tax lawyer turned Challah baker! Allegra shares her journey to becoming one of Instagram’s most innovative challah bakers - she’s known for her fun shapes and wow flavors (think elderflower, strawberry, and mint challah) - after having grown up in a household where challah only EVER came from the bakery.   Learn what it means for her to share the beauty of Judaism through food on a national platform - and don’t miss her tips for the reluctant challah bakers among us!   You’ll find ou...2021-10-261h 00Your Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonOvercoming Jewish impostor syndrome: Bringing Jewish Tradition to life with Micaela EzraKaren chats with illustrator, textile designer, and writer Micaela Ezra, founder of contemporary Judaica collection AHYIN, about growing your spirituality, overcoming Jewish impostor syndrome, and what it really means to build a Jewish home - and how to do it, whatever stage of life you’re at. Micaela is an incredible role model when it comes to Jewish spirituality, and the way she constantly strives to find her own meaning in Judaism - for herself, and now for her family too - is guaranteed to inspire. You’ll find out:   - All about Micae...2021-10-121h 02Your Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonYour Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonUnapologetically Jewish - Spreading Jewish Joy with Designer Ariel Tidhar In today’s episode, Karen sits down with mega-talented Brooklyn-based designer Ariel Tidhar. Best known for her fresh, contemporary approach to Jewish jewelry and accessories, Ariel’s fun, modern pieces are spreading Jewish joy far and wide. They dive deep into what it means to identify as “unapologetically Jewish” amidst rising antisemitism, the power of #PDJs (public displays of Judaism), and how to own your Jewishness, right now, just as you are.     You’ll find out:   - How Ariel launched her brand     - Why pomegranates are the Jewish symbol of the future     - All about Ariel’s Israeli-American upbringing - and the differences...2021-09-281h 08