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Stuff You Missed in History ClassAltina SchinasiAltina Schinasi is known as the inventor of cat-eye glasses, but she was also an artist, a documentarian, and an activist. And she was very frank about her own faults and bad decisions. Research: “Altina Schinasi 1924 (1907-1999).” Helen Temple Cook Library. Dana Hall School. https://library.danahall.org/archives/danapedia/alumnae/altina-schinasi-1924-1907-1999/ “Altina Schinasi's 116th Birthday.” Google Doodle. https://doodles.google/doodle/altina-schinasis-116th-birthday/ “Altina Schinasi, The Harlem Girl Who Knew Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, Salvador Dali And Invented Cat-Eye Glasses.” Harlem World. June 21, 2023. https://www.harlemworldmagazine.com/altina-schinasi-the-harlem-girl-who-knew-martin-luther-king-rosa-parks-salvador-dali-and-invented-cat-eye-glasses/ “Artist Altina Schinasi Miranda Dies at 92.” V...2025-05-0539 min
Voice Notes with Shira, Miriam, and DevorahOn Abortion, Halachah, and the Freedom to ChooseThe Good Place, S2 E6 “The Trolley Problem”
“The Woman Who Fought the Texas Abortion Ban.” The Daily. Dec. 14, 2023
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/14/podcasts/the-daily/texas-abortion-ban.html?
“‘I’ll lose my family,’ A husband’s dread during an abortion ordeal in Oklahoma.” NPR. May 1, 2023
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/05/01/1172973274/oklahoma-abortion-ban-exception-life-of-mother-molar-pregnancy
“Abortion/Dina Shalev on Family Planning.” The Joy of Text: Where Real Sex Meets Jewish Law. July 22, 2021 https://thejoyoftext.libsyn.com/halacha-and-abortion-dina-shalev-on-family-planning
Devorah Backman. “I’m an Orthodox Jewish Mom and I’m Unequivocally Pro-Choice.” Kveller. June 30, 2022
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A Fresh StoryConversations on Pregnancy and Infant Loss: Fox's StoryA Fresh Story, season 4, episode 3
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and we’re honored to hold space for these profound stories. These stories may be of grief, but they are also of hope, resilience, and most of all, unconditional love. As a reminder, be gentle with your heart, and if you are not able to listen to this episode at the moment, we understand and we are holding you close. We know these conversations will change you as they have changed us.
Rae Hoffman Jager is a poet and writer, yoga teacher, fo...2023-10-1333 min
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The Joyous Justice PodcastEp 87: When You Overhear Microaggressions (MVP)Send us a message via text message! Link accessible at joyousjustice.buzzsprout.com. ✅This week, we’re re-releasing an MVP --one of our Most Valuable Podcasts. Way back in episode 2, April and Tracie spoke about better alternatives to some of the micro-aggressive things white-identified Jews often say to Jews of Color. So what happens if you overhear someone else saying a micro-aggressive question or comment? What can you do? What should you do? How can you interrupt the oppression without falling into saviorism? April and Tracie dig into this question and offer some strategies for both disrupting the o...2022-05-0523 min
Your 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 min
Historical Fiction: UnpackedA Personal Holocaust Story–with Melissa W. HunterIn honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, I'm sharing a conversation with Melissa W. Hunter today. Melissa's debut novel, What She Lost, tells the story of her grandmother, a holocaust survivor. Melissa is a writer and blogger from Cincinnati, Ohio. Her articles have been published on Kveller.com, LiteraryMama.com, Booksbywomen.org, and her short stories have appeared in the Jewish Literary Journal. She is a contributing blogger to the Today Show parenting community, and her novella Through a Mirror Clear was published as a serial installment on TheSame.blog, an online literary journal written for women by women (now available...2021-04-0838 min
My Stuttering LifeMy Stutter Didn't Stop Me From Creating For Universal StudiosToday’s featured guest is Rob Bloom. Rob Bloom is a Creative Director at Universal Orlando Resort. He is also a person who has stuttered since the age of 3. Before creating for Universal, Rob helped craft advertising campaigns for brands like The Home Depot, Dunkin', Virgin Islands, the U.S. Marines, and many others. In addition, Rob is an award-winning comedy writer and screenwriter, having written for NPR, The Onion, and the Cartoon Network. I believe that there is healing in sharing and I would like to Thank Rob for sharing his story with us. For more in...2021-01-031h 31
Jewish Original MediaArielle Kaplan on Sex Journalism and the Intersection with her Jewish IdentityOn today’s episode, we are very excited to be with Arielle Kaplan. Arielle is the host of the “Balls Deep” podcast, with her friend Rachel Wainz where they explore topics of sex, dating, relationships while answering "all of your most embarrassing Google searches"
Arielle also works for heyalma as the host of “And God Was Like”, a weekly Torah portion educational series "for the Hebrew school dropout"
She has also provided bylines for such outlets as Salty Magazine, Kveller, The Nosher, and JTA.
Find her on Instagram @buffyfangirl94 and/or @whoregasmic
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Folk-Told Folk-TalesWinter Holidays Part I: The Nice ListThe Maccabees, Befana, and even St. Nicholas make an appearance in this special holiday episode! Julianna does her best to tell the story of how the menorah was successfully lit for 8 days in Greece while Sabryna journeys over to Italy for some more light-hearted holiday tales. Although this is the “nice list”, there are still beheadings and kidnappings galore
References
https://www.stnicholascenter.org/who-is-st-nicholas
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2018/12/131219-santa-claus-origin-history-christmas-facts-st-nicholas/
https://www.kveller.com/the-hanukkah-story-characters-you-need-to-know/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Befana
https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2012/12/04/166486095/a-hidden-hanukkah-tale-of-a-woman-an-army-and-some-killer-cheese
http...2020-12-2429 min
Call Your MotherFinding Hope (with Fred Guttenberg)On February 14, 2018, like any other day, Fred Guttenberg's two children left the house to go to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. But after a former student attacked the school with a semi-automatic weapon, 17 people did not come home that day, including Fred's daughter, Jaime. Jordana and Shannon speak to Fred about his grief, his close relationship with President-elect Joe Biden, and how he channeled his pain into action to combat gun violence in America. Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Best I Can" by Jasmine Jordan (ft. Habit Blcx)2020-12-0135 min
Stuttering Solutions AtlantaAn interview with Rob Bloom- Creative director at Universal Studios and author of "As Someone With a Stutter, Joe Biden's Victory Means So Much to Me. "Verbal communication is a big part of Rob's career. Listen to how Joe Biden's stuttering story inspired Rob.
More on Rob Bloom @ http://cargocollective.com/robbloom or LinkedIn search.
You can find his article here: https://www.kveller.com/as-someone-with-a-stutter-joe-bidens-victory-means-so-much-to-me/2020-12-011h 10
On WanderingFeminist and Full of Chutzpah w/Alma Editor Molly TolskyShow DescriptionClarissa talks with Molly Tolsky, the longtime editor of Kveller and the founding editor of the Jewish culture site, Alma. Alma describes itself as feminist, and full of chutzpah. They cover a wide range of topics and something about them makes you feel like you're just hanging out with a really cool friend. This interview was recorded in January 2020. Molly talks about her creative journey, the story of how Alma came to be, and how her personal Jewish identity has been influenced by her work in the Jewish media world.TV Shows Mentioned2020-11-2234 minOn WanderingFeminist and Full of Chutzpah w/Alma Editor Molly TolskyShow DescriptionClarissa talks with Molly Tolsky, the longtime editor of Kveller and the founding editor of the Jewish culture site, Alma. Alma describes itself as feminist, and full of chutzpah. They cover a wide range of topics and something about them makes you feel like you're just hanging out with a really cool friend. This interview was recorded in January 2020. Molly talks about her creative journey, the story of how Alma came to be, and how her personal Jewish identity has been influenced by her work in the Jewish media world.TV Shows Mentioned2020-11-2234 minCall Your MotherHaving the Hard Convo (with Jenna Arnold)In recent years, entrepreneur, activist, author, and Jewish mom of two Jenna Arnold criss-crossed the U.S., having conversations with countless groups of white women about their identities and their roles in our country. The result is her book, Raising Our Hands: How White Women Can Stop Avoiding Hard Conversations, Start Accepting Responsibility, and Find Our Place on the New Frontlines. Jordana and Shannon have a wide-ranging conversation with Jenna about what it means to be white and Jewish women in America. The trio discuss why talking about race can be difficult, how to learn from our mistakes, and ho...2020-11-1043 min
People of EfratJessica Kupferberg "Change, Growth and Creativity"It was a real pleasure to have a nice long conversation this week with, Jessica Kupferberg.Jessica is a writer and former litigation attorney. She made aliyah from La Jolla, California with her family during Operation Protective Edge in July 2014 after driving across America. She blogs for the Times of Israel and her work has appeared in The Jerusalem Post, Kveller.com, The Jewish Journal, The Forward, Jweekly, aish.com, and as part of Project 929 English.Some of the things we talked about How Jessica started writing Some of her inspirationsWhat life is like now in Ef...2020-11-061h 06Call Your MotherThe Long Haul (with Deborah Copaken)On a “totally chill” late-fall day, Jordana and Shannon chat with multi-hyphenate author, photojournalist, and producer Deborah Copaken, who’s a columnist at The Atlantic and a writer for Netflix’s Emily in Paris. The mom of three was also once an avid biker — she’d bike 20 miles on the regular, without breaking a sweat. But then she got Covid-19 in March, and things haven’t been the same since. Deborah — whose memoir, Lady Parts, is coming out next year — chats with our hosts about living with long-haul Covid-19, detailing her struggle with breathing problems, heart-rate spikes, exhaustion, hope, and more. ...2020-11-0335 min
The Bridging Connections PodcastFull of ChutzpahFeaturing: Molly Tolsky, Founder and EditorMolly Tolsky reflects on institutional concerns over diminished engagement in Jewish life. She notes, “people are super engaged in their Judaism, just not in traditional ways. It’s just as valid and just as big a part of their identity.”My guest today, Molly Tolsky, is the founder and editor of Alma (heyalma.com), a Jewish culture site from 70 Faces Media. Previously the editor of Kveller, Molly holds an MFA in Fiction Writing from Sarah Lawrence College. She is also senior editor of the literary journal, No Tokens...2020-10-3051 minCall Your MotherThe Fertility Roller Coaster (with Dana Sussman)Fertility struggles impact so many families in myriad ways — though often the burden and the blame fall on women. Dana Sussman's story flips the narrative, when she and her husband discover that her husband is not producing any sperm. Several uncomfortable and emotional surgeries later — plus countless doctors visits, egg retrievals, and more — the couple are now parents of two children. With remarkable candor, Dana shares her unique journey with Jordana and Shannon, and they also discuss the ways in which access to fertility treatments may be limited in the coming year, due to possible changes to healthcare access. ...2020-10-2731 minCall Your MotherCYM Rewind: Contagion (With Blima Marcus)Remember the measles outbreak in 2018 to 2019? Misinformation and distrust for the government were significant factors that contributed to the dangerous spread of the highly contagious disease within many ultra-Orthodox communities in New York. In December 2019 our hosts Jordana and Shannon spoke with Blima Marcus, a nurse practitioner and professor who helped curtail the spread in her community through education and compassion. In this week’s Call Your Mother Rewind, at a time in which Covid-19 infections are high within some ultra-Orthodox communities, we revisit our conversation with Blima, unpacking how misinformation and the perception of antisemitism remain relevant today. ...2020-10-2021 minCall Your MotherThe Israeli TV Episode (with Lior Zaltzman)We all need some good distraction right now. So this week, Jordana and Shannon chat with Lior Zaltzman — Kveller's associate editor and our in-house TV expert — about the best Jewish and Israeli TV to watch right now. From "Shtisel" to "Tehran," they discuss the recent shows that have brought them joy, and explore how Israel has gone from "Startup Nation" to TV Nation. Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Best I Can" by Jasmine Jordan (ft. Habit Blcx)2020-10-1332 min
Behind the Ballot Box: Jewish Values and Our VoteBehind the Ballot Box: On Voting Rights (with Jordana Horn Gordon)With Election Day rapidly approaching, there are many issues of concern to each voter before they cast their ballot. But the Jewish voter is not monolithic. In each episode of “Behind the Ballot Box: Jewish Values and Our Vote,” Rabbi Jesse Olitzky speaks to rabbis and Jewish communal professionals about a specific issue at stake in this election and why they believe it should be front and center in the minds of voters.
Host Rabbi Jesse Olitzky of Congregation Beth El in South Orange, NJ speaks with local Voting Rights and Voting Access Activist Jordana Horn Gordon. Jord...2020-10-1338 minCall Your MotherRewind: None of Your BusinessNow that there's a vacancy on the Supreme Court, many people are worrying about and talking about access to abortion here in the U.S. As such, we've decided to bring back a previous episode, which originally aired June 2019, that focuses on a very timely topic: stories of women who were already mothers when they made the choice to have an abortion. Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats “Hip Hop Happiness” by Mellowsstu "Best I Can" by Jasmine Jordan ft. Habit Blcx2020-10-0626 minCall Your MotherShe Believed in Us with Dahlia Lithwick Jordana and Shannon reflect with journalist Dahlia Lithwick about the life and legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Dahlia is a senior editor at Slate, the host of the podcast, Amicus, and one of the foremost experts on the Supreme Court of the United States. And perhaps even more impressive: She had the honor of meeting and interviewing RBG on several occasions. Dahlia shares some personal thoughts on RBG, and what her life — and this loss — means for Jewish women. Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Best I Can" by Jasmine Jordan (ft. Habit Blcx) 2020-09-2927 minCall Your MotherDuring the Days of Awe (with Allie Barnes)During the Days of Awe — the time of introspection between between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur — Jordana and Shannon speak with educator, mom, and avid YouTuber Allie Barnes about setting intentions and goals for the coming year, staying positive, and finding connection with our community, even when we can't be together. Music"Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Best I Can" by Jasmine Jordan (ft. Habit Blcx) 2020-09-2234 minCall Your MotherThe Kitchen Is Over There with Carly PildisIn this week's episode, Jordana and Shannon speak with Carly Pildis, a professional grassroots organizer and writer, about American attitudes towards Black Jewish identity, why BLM needs to be a Jewish issue, and her experience raising a black, Jewish child in America today. Music "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Best I Can" by Jasmine Jordan (ft. Habit Blcx)2020-09-1539 min
Nichole Jacklyne PodcastWhy You NEED to Protect Your Energy: How to Better Yourself and Your Business! Episode 17today we are talking about WHY you need to protect your energy at all costs and stop letting others take it from you. your energy> everything. hi its me your big sis, here to help you through anything. if u ever have any questions please message me @nicholejacklynepodcast ill always keep u anonymous unless u don't want me to. ily
Top Mental Health Questions:https://www.kveller.com/teens-top-question-about-mental-health/
Mental Health Resources: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml
More: https://socialworklicensemap.com/social-work-resources/mental-health-resources-list/
Always here for u...2020-09-1129 minCall Your MotherThe Last Word (with Bess Kalb)Jordana and Shannon speak with comedy writer and author Bess Kalb about her quarantine life as a new mom living with her own parents, writing for Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and her recent memoir, No One Will Tell You This But Me. Her book is about an extraordinary love story — but not necessarily one you'd expect: It's a chronicle of Bess' relationship with her Jewish grandmother, a housewife who was anything but ordinary and who helped shape Bess' upbringing and sense of humor. Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Best I Can" by Jas...2020-09-0837 minCall Your MotherCovid and Chlamydia (with Taffy Brodesser-Akner) After trying for a year to arrange an interview, Jordana and Shannon finally sit down with New York Times journalist and novelist Taffy Brodesser-Akner. Yes, there is talk of New Jersey. But also, the group gets into divorce, the plight of successful doctors, being raised in a religious family, and what it’s like to profile celebrities. Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Funky and Groovy" by Unique Sound "Best I Can" by Jasmine Jordan (ft. Habit Blcx)2020-09-0139 minCall Your MotherNot So Big SummerJennifer Weiner, the fan favorite and longtime New York Times best-selling author returns to the podcast to chat with Shannon and Jordana about her quarantine bubble with bubbe, “zhuzhing” up her Zoom room, and why some people won’t wear a friggin’ mask. “It seems like such a basic thing to ask people to do. You put your shirt on and your shoes on when you go to the 7-Eleven, so now we’re going to wear masks!” Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Funky and Groovy" by Unique Sound "Rewind Back" by Marscott 2020-06-2930 minCall Your MotherHow Not to Lose Your ShitWell, here we all are, on the cusp of a summer which for many of us will be with no camp, no vacation trips and few playdates -- but many, many opportunities to lose our shit with our kids. Carla Naumburg is a clinical social worker and the author of three parenting books. But the parenting book that was made for a pandemic is her most recent, How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids, which might be the ideal Father’s Day gift? Naumburg talks to Jordana and Shannon about stress “in the Q,” trigger...2020-06-1638 min
Take the Long ViewZibby Owens: The Literary Influencer You Should KnowZibby Owens has been called New York’s most powerful book-fluencer. Zibby is building a community and a strong base of fans through her award-winning podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books. Listen to Matt’s conversation with Zibby covering stories that make Matt cry, the value of a Harvard MBA, having Blackstone founder Stephen Schwarzman as your dad, and much more. In her own podcast, Zibby talks with authors to give her busy listeners the inside scoop. Not Surprisingly, in September 2019, Oprah Magazine listed her podcast as one of the “21 of the Best Book Podcasts t...2020-05-1933 min
Worldwide Jew PodcastPersian Jews Part 2Hey everybody, Worldwide Jew here and on this episode of the Worldwide Jew Podcast we are concluding the 2 part episode on talking about Persian Jews. Here are some time stamps and links for further reading.
Timestamps
Persian Jewish Food- 00:00:00
Persian Jews in the USA- 00:17:54
Persian Jews in Iran/relationship to Israel- 00:26:19
Iran and Persian Jews during the Holocaust- 00:40:05
Bonus- 00:46:46
Personal Experiences/ Conclusions- 00:51:27
Links for further learning
Persian Jews in Iran- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHV1QUs-BA4
Persian...2020-05-1752 min
Past PresentEpisode 223: Tiger KingIn this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki discuss the new Netflix series, Tiger King. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: Tiger King is a runaway hit as social distancing has increased appetite for binge-watching. Niki referred to this Mother Jones article about the connection between coronavirus and the wild animal trade. Natalia referenced this New York magazine article by Robert Moor that spawned the Netflix show and the Wondery podcast, “Joe Exotic.” In our regular closing...2020-04-0738 min
Stand-Up DadsEpisode 55 - Teaching Diversity to Your Kids
On this episode:
- Rob and Mike tackle teaching your kids how to properly act around people that are "different"
- Find out why Mike's Grandma was racist against Japanese people
- Rob's kid still needs to learn some tact... is Rob the person to do it???
Have comments, suggestions or just want to say, "Hi!"? Have an embarrassing fact that you want to learn about Mike? Email us at thestandupdads@gmail.com
Find us at https://standupdads.podbean.com/ or on facebook @standupdadspod
Find Mike's site at http...2020-01-261h 03Call Your MotherThe Second SnipA very special guest joins Jordana and Shannon for the last episode of Call Your Mother’s first season: Shannon’s husband Jonathan Goldberg, who shares the story of getting a vasectomy after the couple’s third child. The group talk about the theme of responsibility for birth control, while touching on everything from semen in popsicle trays to Japanese sex dolls to Fiddler on the Roof. The hosts call Simon Myerson in the United Kingdom, who shares his own vasectomy tale along with the immortal words, “attached to my junk.” Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos B...2019-12-3130 min
Penn MomentumJordana Horn Gordon, C95 - 6 pack Mom and Brain Behind No Rescue ParentingJordana Horn is a host and the head writer of the Call Your Mother podcast from Kveller, where Jews and Jewish-adjacent people are interviewed and nothing in life goes unexamined. She was the New York bureau chief for The Jerusalem Post, and has written for various newspapers and magazines; she is a lawyer and has practiced law in both New York and London. She's also a mother to six kids and has been deemed a "parenting expert" by both NBC's Today Show, on which she's appeared with Matt Lauer, and Fox and Friends -- so it must be true...2019-12-3037 minCall Your MotherVodkas & LatkesJordana and Shannon talk with Alysia Reiner. Alysia is known for her roles in Orange Is The New Black and The Deuce, but she’s a woman who wears many hats. She talks with Jordana and Shannon about activism, Judaism, producing, her new projects and her unique take on the world in which we live. Plus Shannon shares a tale of a wedding toast gone awry, and Gram reveals her disdain for certain extracurricular activities and glitter. Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Jet Setter" by MellowSTU "Funky and Groovy" by Unique Sou...2019-12-2430 minCall Your MotherBorderlineJordana and Shannon recorded this episode at a live Jewish National Fund event in New Jersey (on the very bima where little Jordana once became a bat mitzvah!), speaking with Israeli community center leader Michal Uziyahu about her life as a person and parent living in Israel next to the border with Gaza. She talks about red alerts, running for shelter, fears of balloons and kites -- and how she finds joy in living where she does. Plus Gram is a member of the studio audience and gets to give her two cents on whether or not parents should...2019-12-1725 minCall Your MotherContagionShannon is back from maternity leave, and this week she and Jordana (and Shannon’s new baby Jude) sit down with ultra-Orthodox nurse practitioner Blima Marcus. Marcus helped stop the measles outbreak of 2019 in religious communities, and talks about how to confront and combat the spread of misinformation -- whether about vaccines or anti-Semitism -- with education and compassion. Also, Gram shares her own personal experience with measles. Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Sultry Glance" by Perfect Solution Music "Study Session No Melody" by MellowSTU "Best I Can" by Ja...2019-12-1021 minCall Your MotherCYM Rewind: Modern LoveIn this reboot of a summer episode, Jordana and Shannon talk with Jason Rosenthal on the phone from his office in Chicago. Jason’s wife Amy, a well-known author, wrote a viral Modern Love piece in The New York Times entitled “You May Want To Marry My Husband,” which was published only days before Amy died of ovarian cancer. Jason talks about grief and loss, his new life in the wake of his wife and parenting the couple’s three children. This episode is sponsored by A Good End podcast, a new Jewish conversation around death and dying in...2019-12-0328 minCall Your MotherRed FlagsJordana talks to Good Morning America’s chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton about her experience after Dr. Ashton’s long-time husband died by suicide. The two discuss the unique grief and blame cycle in the aftermath of suicide, as well as how Dr. Ashton managed her high-profile career during and in the wake of this life-changing event. Plus, Gram doesn’t pick up the phone -- but that’s okay. Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats “Sultry Glance” by Perfect Solution Music “For Hip-Hop” by Marscott "Best I Can" by Jasmine Jordan...2019-11-2628 minCall Your MotherPrince CharmingJordana brings in Kveller editor Lisa Keys to talk to Mimi Lemay. Lemay was raised ultra-Orthodox, left that way of life and married a non-Jew. She talks about how her own life influenced the way she parents her three children, one of whom realized at age two and a half that he was not the gender that he’d been born into. "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats “Funky and Groovy” by Unique Sound “Lo-Fi Afternoon” by Marscott “Gentle Talk” by Marscott "Best I Can" by Jasmine Jordan (ft. Habit Blcx)2019-11-1928 min
The Franciska ShowRivki Silver on The Franciska ShowFor the instagram giveaway, please follow @franciskamusic for updates and instructions! Rivki Silver loves to create and connect. She has a degree in music performance, which she has used to teach, perform and compose across a wide variety of genres, playing clarinet, piano and occasionally, flute and saxophone. She is also a public speaker and prolific writer whose work can be found on many Jewish websites, including Aish.com, Jewinthecity.com, Kveller.com, Hevria.com as well as her blog, www.lifeinthemarriedlane.com. Rivki lives in Cleveland with her husband and five children. To...2019-11-1942 minCall Your MotherUnpluggedJordana chats with filmmaker Tiffany Shlain about giving up technology one day a week and about her special assistant, Clara, who just happens to be an AI bot. Then Gram tells us how keeping a paper calendar saved her from a wildlife invasion in her kitchen. Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Gentle Talk" by Marscott "Best I Can" by Jasmine Jordan (ft. Habit Blcx)2019-11-1221 minCall Your MotherThe Waters We Swim InJordana talks to Darcy Lockman, author of All The Rage: Mothers, Fathers And The Myth of Equal Partnership. The two discuss everything from how even moms who work outside the home carry more of the mental and actual load than dads in heterosexual relationships, why that’s the case and what we can do about it. The two women also agree that a person does not need a vagina to load a dishwasher. In discussing the topic over the phone, Shannon reveals that her husband may not be able to handle more than he’s doing, as he is appa...2019-11-0535 minCall Your MotherCYM Rewind: Good as GoldJordana and Shannon are recuperating from the onslaught of Jewish holidays, so we’ve decided to reboot this episode with the inimitable Judy Gold. Anti-Semitism, ageism, complaints that she's mocking her late mother — nothing's too precious for comedian Judy Gold to tackle. She discusses coming out, being disinherited, the legacy of Joan Rivers and so much more. Then, Jordana's mother offers her own five cents on what sets Jewish mothers apart. Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Study Session No Melody" by MellowSTU "The Makings" by Nangdo "Best I Can" by Jas...2019-10-2926 minCall Your MotherGrown and FlownJordana and Shannon talk with Lisa Heffernan, one of the creators of the wildly successful website Grown and Flown. They tackle the challenges of how to raise independent children and then discuss what happens when those children leave home. Lots of travel and sex? Or maybe depression? Results may vary! Grown doesn’t have to mean flown, as the ladies discuss with Gram. And Shannon shares getting into a verbal skirmish with behavior police in a movie theater. Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Study Session No Melody" by MellowSTU "Lo-F...2019-10-2232 minCall Your MotherThe Mikvah was HilariousThis week, the tables are turned as Jordana and Shannon interview the interviewer. Juju Chang is ABC’s anchor for Nightline, mom to three boys and a Korean-born woman who came to Judaism later in life. From when she helped her mother clean hotel rooms as a young immigrant, to becoming a powerful news correspondent on the front lines of the news, Juju has been a thoughtful and introspective person. She talks about her transition into Judaism, and the way that feeling like an “other” has influenced her journalism and her life. Also, Shannon chats with Jordana about smart “older br...2019-10-1533 minCall Your MotherProximity to PowerJordana talks with Sarah Hurwitz who was a speechwriter for both Barack and Michelle Obama and the sparks of meaning Sarah found from her search into Judaism that she details in her new book. Jordana also talks to Shannon about how weighing a baby on a scale is a lot like weighing a turkey, and calls Gram to find out how to make Yom Kippur have any resonance for little kids. Also, there’s talk about scooping bagels. Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Funky and Groovy" by Unique Sound "Stud...2019-10-0833 minCall Your MotherCYM Rewind: Jewish in the Winter, Indian in the SummerJordana and Shannon sit down with Mira Jacob, most recently the author of the graphic memoir “Good Talk: A Memoir In Conversations,” to talk about living as a woman of color married to a Jewish man and raising an Indian-Jewish son in 2019 America. Also, she talks about what it’s like to navigate life with Trump-supporting in-laws. Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Sultry Glance" by Perfect Solution Music "Ambient Magic" by JulioKladNiew "Best I Can" by Jasmine Jordan ft. Habit Blcx 2019-10-0129 minCall Your MotherWe Nag You Because We Love YouJordana is hosting solo this week, and she’s given a run for her money by her two guests! Sharon Feldstein is mom to actors Beanie Feldstein and Jonah Hill, and Patsy Noah is mom to Maroon 5’s Adam Levine. Noah and Feldstein have redirected their vicarious celebrity spotlight to their initiative Your Mom Cares. While Noah and Feldstein are personality opposites (just you wait!), they have been close friends since they were teens and both happened to raise famous children. Stay tuned to learn about Beanie Feldstein’s “Funny Girl”-themed third birthday party! Music: ...2019-09-2429 minCall Your MotherThe Bottle is No Place to LiveIn this week’s episode, Jordana and Shannon sit down with Leslie Shapiro, a suburban Jewish mom of three whose life took a dramatic turn when she went from being a social drinker to becoming an alcoholic. The three talk about Leslie’s struggle with alcohol, its effects on her life and relationships, and her route to becoming a recovering alcoholic with three years plus of sobriety under her belt. Lest you think the episode is all serious, Shannon shares why she loves goat yoga (yes, that’s not a typo), and Gram advocates scream therapy. Music...2019-09-1734 minCall Your MotherMoms of the BookIt’s a meeting of podcast minds! Zibby Owens, host of the terrific podcast, Moms Don’t Have Time To Read Books, talks with Jordana about her love for reading (spoiler: These moms DO have time to read books). They also talk about second chances at love, second marriages, and parenting. Also, Jordana talks to co-host Shannon Sarna by phone to catch up after the birth of Shannon’s beautiful baby (mazel tov!). And Gram takes a few seconds on her way home from Costco to talk about her own experience as a mother of a newborn having a bris.2019-09-1035 minCall Your MotherModern LoveThe summer break is over, and Call Your Mother is back with a new season. Jordana and Shannon talk with Jason Rosenthal on the phone from his office in Chicago. Jason’s wife Amy, a well-known author of adult and childrens’ books, wrote a viral Modern Love piece in The New York Times entitled “You May Want To Marry My Husband,” which was published only days before Amy died of ovarian cancer. Jason talks about grief and loss, his new life in the wake of his wife and parenting the couple’s three children. Jordana shares her “What Happened On My Summer...2019-09-0331 minCall Your MotherCYM Rewind: Macho, Macho MamaJordana and Shannon are on summer break, so we are going back to the beginning and resharing our first-ever episode. Celebrity chef Einat Admony, whose restaurants include Balaboosta and Taim, dishes (see what we did there?) about morning orgasms, likens kids to farts (“You just like your own”), and opines about guilt.Got a story to share? Email us at callyourmother@kveller.com. We’re waiting to hear from you. Or leave us a voicemail at 908-248-4273. Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Libertad" by Eaters "Red Hot Mama" by Sophie Tucker "Best I Can" b...2019-08-2732 minCall Your MotherCYM Rewind: AddictedJordana and Shannon are on summer break, so we've gone into the archives and we're resharing this powerful episode. Jen Simon invited herself to peoples’ houses for a single reason: to raid their cabinets for opioids. A middle-class suburban Jewish mom, she didn’t fit the addict stereotype and kept her dependency a secret from friends and family. Jen talks candidly with the Call Your Mother team about coming clean and getting clean. Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Outsider's Paradox" by Springtide "Valantis" by Blue Dot Sessions "Spills" by Blue Dot Sessions "Best...2019-08-2033 minCall Your MotherCYM Rewind: Who Even Are You, Fran?Jordana and Shannon are on break, and we’re re-upping this interview with best-selling author Jennifer Weiner. Jennifer talks about Mrs. Everything, her epic novel that’s been a summer hit. Taking on history, loss, feminism, and more, it's the product of the author’s frustrations with life as an American woman. Jordana and Shannon talk with Jennifer about divorce, writing, and her mother, Fran, who always refused to answer specific questions about her sex life. She also tells the team about her struggle to love her body, why she sometimes rages at her deceased dad, and what she likes...2019-08-1335 minCall Your MotherSenior Escort ServiceFeminist filmmaker Shaina Feinberg talks with Jordana and Shannon this week about the blurred line between truth and fiction in her films. The three women discuss representation in movies, dealing with grief through humor, and the intersection between parenting and ambition. And then Jordana reveals her sort-of date with Quentin Tarantino. Music "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Rewind Back" by Marscott "Swing America" by Dimusic "Best I Can" by Jasmine Jordan ft. Habit Blcx2019-07-3030 minCall Your MotherWaters of WeirdGet ready for things to get a bit weird. On this week’s episode, Shannon and Jordana talk with one of Israel’s most famous authors, Etgar Keret. Etgar, whose new collection, Fly Already, will be published in the U.S. in September, is best known for his short absurdist short stories. Then Shannon and Jordana call Gram who lectures on the dangers of letting kids drink alcohol. Got a story to share? Email us at callyourmother@kveller.com. We’re waiting to hear from you. Or leave us a voicemail at 908-248-4273. Music...2019-07-2322 minCall Your MotherHappy Endings - The Sex EpisodeBat Sheva Marcus has been called "The Orthodox Sex Guru" by The New York Times, but she’s so much more — sure, she’s an Orthodox Jew, but she is also empowering women by giving them the information they need on how to best enjoy sex, in all its various forms. Bat Sheva talks to Jordana and Shannon about vibrators, orgasms, and pleasure in relationships — and how to handle rabbis’ involvement in one’s sex life. This episode is a real pleasure for everyone. Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Sultry Glance" by Perfect Solution Music "Study...2019-07-1634 minCall Your Mother#JanfanJan Kaminsky is a nurse, a professor, a mother of three and an advocate for equality. With her wife, she runs Rainbow Health Consulting, which helps to educate health providers on how to best care for LGBTQ patients. Jan talks to Shannon and Jordana about how to be more inclusive Since Jordana’s mother has the sheer chutzpah to be away on vacation, Jan steps into the breach, giving Shannon advice on how to handle coed sleepovers at age 7 as well as e-mail invitations sent only to moms, not dads. Shannon also shares about her new pet, and Jordana’s fa...2019-07-0925 min
INbodied Life with Lauren TausGod is Polyamorous: Conversations about Jerusalem with Sarah Tuttle-SingerWhat do you know about Jerusalem? Discover the wonder of this holy city through the eyes and words of author-journalist Sarah Tuttle-Singer. Born in Los Angeles, the blond and beautiful Sarah moved to Jerusalem ten years ago with her two young children. Here, she blogs for The Times of Israel, Kveller, Scary Mommy, Ladies Home Journal and Time.com. Her writing includes a range of personal topics ranging from parenting, divorce, death, living under rocket fire and her holy hometown. In this conversation, Sarah speaks about the magic of Jerusalem, raising children here, the importance of...2019-07-0839 min
jewishfednyWP Community-wide Event: The Dynamic Duo: Kveller & The NosherModerated by Kathryn Zox
Jordana Horn is a contributing editor at Kveller. She has written for The Wall Street Journal and was the New York bureau chief for the Jerusalem Post.
Shannon Sarna is editor of The Nosher, focusing on Jewish food news as well as recipe innovations. She is the author of Modern Jewish Baker, contemporary recipes of Jewish baked food classics.2019-07-0247 minCall Your MotherMommy ShortsJordana and Shannon sit down with social media influencer Ilana Wiles, the mom behind Mommy Shorts and one of the ruling parents of Instagram. The three talk about deciding what to post to social media about their kids and how someone takes a "mommy blog" and transforms it into a lucrative career. Shannon ponders her 2-year-old’s recent breast fixation and “Gram” takes on how new mothers can best handle societal expectations around breastfeeding. Got a story to share? Email us at callyourmother@kveller.com. We’re waiting to hear from you. Or leave us a voicemail at 908-2...2019-07-0227 minCall Your MotherIn TreatmentWe talk to writer Lori Gottlieb, who pens The Atlantic's "Ask a Therapist" column about what it's like to be a therapist in therapy. Shannon and Jordana talk about their adventures (and misadventures) with therapy. But that's not all: The bane of modern parenting — SLIME — and places you don’t want your child to put it is discussed, and since Jordana's mom is on vacation, the team places a call to Shannon's adorable 94-year-old grandmother. Got a story to share? Email us at callyourmother@kveller.com. We’re waiting to hear from you. Or leave us a voicemai...2019-06-2523 minCall Your MotherThe Jewish SpinnersBryce Gruber, a Manhattan mother of five, social media influencer, and founder of The Luxury Spot, comes to chat with Shannon and Jordana. The trio covers everything from Bryce’s appearance on Millionaire Matchmaker, to her marriage to an Israeli she met in shul, to the birth story of her fifth child which almost (literally) killed her. She candidly shares about her fierce love for Antiques Roadshow, how she almost moved to Israel to get the right medical care, and how the perfect lipstick cannot, in fact, change your life (#shocking). Plus, Gram talks about the horrors of children’s bi...2019-06-1832 minCall Your MotherNone of Your BusinessIn light of increased restrictions on abortion around the United States, this episode focuses on stories of women who were already mothers when they made the choice to have an abortion. Jordana and Shannon sit down with Shannon Berkowsky, who was a mother of two when her third pregnancy developed problems and she had a second-trimester abortion. Voicemails from listeners tell stories of the various reasons behind their choices to have an abortion. And Gram gives advice on what to do when someone gives you WAY too much information. Got a story to share? Email us at...2019-06-1125 minCall Your MotherSuccessful PeopleJordana and Shannon chat with Esther Wojcicki, whose daughters include Susan (the CEO of YouTube), Anne (the CEO of 23andMe), and Janet (a Fulbright-winning professor of pediatrics and epidemiology). Esther talks about growing up in an Orthodox household and how it made her strive to raise successful girls. “Gram” lets Shannon know how to figure out when to let kids stay home from school, and Jordana tells about becoming an inadvertent accomplice to (goldfish) murder. Got a story to share? Email us at callyourmother@kveller.com. We’re waiting to hear from you. Or leave us a voicem...2019-06-0428 minCall Your MotherJewish in the Winter, Indian in the SummerJordana and Shannon sit down with Mira Jacob, the author of the graphic memoir Good Talk: A Memoir In Conversations, to talk about living as a woman of color married to a Jewish man, and raising an Indian-Jewish son in 2019 America. Also, she talks about what it’s like to navigate life with Trump-supporting in-laws. "Gram" chimes in with her thoughts about abortion, and Shannon shares what she really thinks about what her husband puts on a bagel. Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Don’t Forget" by Marscott "Ambient Magic" by JulioKladNiew "Best I Ca...2019-05-2834 minCall Your MotherStop and GoJordana and Shannon talk with Jamie Stelter, New York One’s traffic and transit reporter, about Jamie’s six miscarriages, her struggle to get and remain pregnant, and how she has been outspoken about her fertility struggles on social media and beyond. This episode covers the whole circle of life, from the struggle to become pregnant to...well, we’ll let Shannon surprise you. And Jordana’s mom chats about what to do when you get bad advice. Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats “Puzzle” by Tobu “Libertad!” by Eaters “Foolin” by Nangdo "Best I Can" by Jasmi...2019-05-2128 minCall Your MotherA Mother, Not a HeroWriter Carla Steckman talks to Jordana and Shannon about losing her not-yet 2-year-old daughter, Talia, to Tay-Sachs Disease, “extreme parenting,” and what we can learn from our own children. Jordana and Shannon catch up after the podcast’s hiatus, about pregnancy (Shannon’s) and escape (Jordana’s). Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Valantis" by Blue Dot Sessions "Outsider's Paradox" by Springtide "Best I Can" by Jasmine Jordan ft. Habit Blcx Mentioned in this episode: -Learn more about Tay-Sachs and what you can do to help families facing genetic diseases at the Nation...2019-05-1429 minCall Your MotherOut of EgyptSpringtime! Matzah! Saltwater! Sacrificial shank bones! To celebrate Passover, the dynamic duo at Call Your Mother talk with the dynamic duo behind Kveller's very own haggadah. Gabrielle Birkner and Elissa Strauss worked hard to make a haggadah that keeps kids and their parents jazzed and curious about the seder. Then, Marnie Fienberg discusses 2 For Seder, a program she launched to combat anti-Semitism and to honor her late mother-in-law, who was killed in Pittsburgh's Tree of Life shooting. Plus, Shannon's daughter makes a surprise appearance and divulges intel about that time her mom almost killed her. Happy Pesach! ...2019-04-1634 minCall Your MotherWheels Up!Jill Kargman spares nobody and nothing in her books Momzillas and Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut, and in her late, beloved TV show Odd Mom Out. In real life, too, the actress, comedian, and writer finds very little that's sacred. In a hilarious and wild conversation, Kargman talks about life in DORITO (hint: it's a neighborhood in Manhattan), being shunned at her daughter's ballet class, the problem with traveling by private jet, and how she responded to anti-Semitism at her son's private school. Plus, we learn about the proper size of a bialy and gain more insight into...2019-04-0940 minCall Your MotherCall Me AbbaTrans activist Rafi Daugherty joins the Call Your Mother team to talk about his decision to become a single father by choice. Raised a girl, Daugherty started transitioning in his 20s and never gave up his dream to be a parent. He discusses the challenges of single parenthood, how he talks about gender roles with his kids, pizza, and more. Plus Shannon and Jordana weigh in on "Baby Beluga" and Jordana's mom talks about accepting the inevitability of parental fallibility. Music "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "I Let" by Sanmi "Baby Beluga" by Raffi "...2019-04-0230 min
The Clergy Suite Podcast by Temple Isaiah[Clergy Suite] Move Over Maxwell House: The "4 Sons" Salad Is Ready To Revolutionize Your SederWhether you are the leader or the participant, Rabbis Nickerson, Klein Miles and Frimmer share ideas on how to spice up your seder. Tune in for some new ways to talk about freedom and redemption and tips on how to engage participants of all ages.
Seder resources:
"10 Great Discussion Topics for Your Passover Seder."
"11 Creative Ideas for Your Passover Seder."
"The Kveller Haggadah is for curious kids — and their grown-ups. Get a Unique Haggadah for Passover."
Seder resources links for SoundCloud:
https://reformjudaism.org/discussion-topics-your-passover-seder
https://reformjudaism.org/creative-ideas-your-passover-seder
https://www.kveller.co...2019-03-2727 minCall Your MotherWho Even Are You, Fran?Best-selling author Jennifer Weiner talks about Mrs. Everything, her epic forthcoming novel. Taking on history, loss, feminism, and more, it's the product of Weiner's frustration with her mother, Fran, who always refuses to answer specific questions about her sex life. Weiner tells the team about her struggle to love her body, why she sometimes rages at her deceased dad, and what she likes about making challah. Plus, Jordana and Shannon get tips on combating sibling rivalry among their kids. Music: “Voicemail” by Khronos Beats "Assassin" by Ikebe Shakedown "Shake It and Break It" by Lani...2019-03-2637 minCall Your MotherHigh CourtJournalist Dahlia Lithwick joins the Call Your Mother team to discuss pre-Passover blowtorching needs; the Jewish ladies on the Supreme Court; and her son's love of bacon. Plus, is Shannon's daughter a sadist? This episode was co-produced by Elissa Goldstein and Sara and Ivry. Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Valantis" by Blue Dot Sessions "A Farewell to Trends" by Dustmotes "Best I Can" by Jasmine Jordan (ft. Habit Blcx)2019-03-1826 minCall Your MotherAsk Her AnotherJordana and Shannon pepper Ophira Eisenberg, the host of NPR’s Ask Me Another, with questions about her rocky road to motherhood, how she decided she wanted to be a comedian (she was only 10!), and when living in the moment is a special kind of hell. Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Libertad" by Eaters "Meeting MT Fox" by Boxcat Games "Best I Can" by Jasmine Jordan (ft. Habit Blcx)2019-03-1125 minCall Your MotherAll the RageA decade ago, Emily Gould’s confessional blogging and New York Times Magazine cover story — with its sexy bedroom portrait — made her the “It” girl of the digital age. One marriage, two children, and nearly three books later (her second novel comes out in the fall), she’s forsaken "telling all" in order to protect her kids’ privacy. She talks about inequities in parenting responsibility and how they hinder womens’ achievements, including her own. Music "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Evidence Song" by The Good Lawdz "Soulbox" by Dustmotes "Best I Can" by Jasmine Jordan (ft. Habi2019-03-0432 minCall Your MotherPop Culture VultureLong obsessed with American pop culture, Israeli-born writer Naomi Fry talks about Ben Affleck’s tattoos, Axl Rose’s political awakening, and other phenomena she's covered for the New Yorker. Plus, Shannon tells us about having a “hygge” moment (and what that means). Music: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Love of my Life" by BoxCat Games "Dark Eyes" by Teddy and Marge "Best I Can" by Jasmine Jordan ft. Habit Blcx2019-02-2523 minCall Your MotherGood as GoldAnti-Semitism, ageism, complaints that she's mocking her late mother — nothing's too precious for comedian Judy Gold. She joins Call Your Mother to discuss coming out, being disinherited, the legacy of Joan Rivers and so much more. Then, Jordana's mother offers her own five cents on what sets Jewish mothers apart. Music "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Bossinha" by Chico Correa and Electronic Band "The Makings" by Nangdo "Best I Can" by Jasmine Jordan (ft. Habit Blcx)2019-02-1932 min
My mental health diary :)Top questions for teens/mental health.In this episode we discuss top questions teens have about mental health, I grabbed these questions from https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.kveller.com/teens-top-question-about-mental-health/amp/ so go check this website out to see more. If you have Any questions for me or any topics you want me to address send me a voice message or you can email me at Cholman220@gmail.com (thanks for the support as always)
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cherelleh/message2019-02-1319 minCall Your MotherGet It in Writing!Feminist activist and single mom Rachel Sklar talks about being disrespected, political awakenings, and where "leaning in" falls short. Then Jordana's mom discloses the one failproof item that will get a parent through the night. Music notes: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "State of Guanarrrrbara (Electromagnetic Mix)" by Boss Bass "Spills" by Blue Dot Sessions "Best I Can" by Jasmine Jordan (ft. Habit Blcx)2019-02-1128 minCall Your MotherAddictedJen Simon invited herself to people's houses for a single reason: to raid their cabinets for opioids. A middle-class suburban Jewish mom, she didn’t fit the addict stereotype, and kept her dependency a secret from friends and family. Jen talks candidly with the Call Your Mother team about coming clean and getting clean. Music notes: "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Outsider's Paradox" by Springtide "Valantis" by Blue Dot Sessions "Spills" by Blue Dot Sessions "Best I Can" by Jasmine Jordan (ft. Habit Blcx)2019-02-0434 minCall Your MotherMacho, Macho MamaCelebrity chef Einat Admony, whose restaurants include Balaboosta and Taim, dishes (see what we did there?) about morning orgasms, likens kids to farts (“You just like your own”), and opines about guilt. Plus, Jordana describes the ongoing battle with her “feral child” about actually stopping what she’s doing in order to pee.2019-01-2836 minCall Your MotherTrailerHosted by Jordana Horn and Shannon Sarna. Call Your Mother takes on the sometimes happy, sometimes trying mess of parenting while Jewish. With equal doses of humor and candor, journalists Horn and Sarna (with eight kids between them) talk with comedians, writers, chefs, and other parents about everything from addiction to flatulence to anti-Semitism and ageism. Nothing's sacred. Nothing's taboo. For insight and perspective on the trials and rewards of being a parent today, tune in to Call Your Mother.2019-01-2401 min
Impolite Company"Call it what it is--it's the erasure of Jews."In this episode, we talk about the massacre of eleven Jews during Shabbat services at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh.
We discuss the right-wing rhetoric--starting with the president--that currently encourages intolerance, racism, anti-Semitism. We talk about how to discuss anti-Semitism with children without also scaring them unnecessarily. And we talk about why the argument that "this was about anti-religiosity" isn't just foolish but also immoral in that it seeks to erase Jews from the narrative.
If you want to support the show financially--for as little as $1 per month--please visit our Patreon Page to...2018-11-0155 min
A Good EndEpisode 6: Death & Dying: Our Stories & The Lessons We’ve Learned Along the WayHow do you speak to a loved one who is nearing death? What do you say when a terminally ill patient or family member asks “Why?” How do you plan for your own version of “A Good End?” Rabbis, chaplains, a bereavement counselor, a social worker, and a teenager share their stories and they lessons they’ve learned. Produced and Edited by Lisa M. Gray Produced by Jon Kalish Additional Production by Kevin Huffman and Ang Santos Music by Brett Higgins’ Atlas Revolt and Midwood. Courtesy of Chant Records Rabbi Richard...2018-10-1830 minA Good EndEpisode 5: Judaism and the Right to DieWhat does Judaism have to say about the right to die? A majority of traditional and contemporary Jewish sources prohibit assisted suicide as well as passive euthanasia - i.e. withholding care. Learn how rabbis, hospital chaplains, and doctors help patients accept the realities of their illnesses and find peace in their final days. Produced and Edited by Lisa M. Gray Produced by Jon Kalish Additional Production by Kevin Huffman and Ang Santos Music by Brett Higgins’ Atlas Revolt and Midwood. Courtesy of Chant Records. Rabbi Charles Rudansky, Director of...2018-10-1818 minA Good EndEpisode 4: Hospice and HymnsMany people believe that hospice is about helping someone die. Hospice care providers will tell you that it is actually about helping someone live. Music therapy provides hospice patients and their families with social, spiritual, and emotional support and has been proven to help decrease pain perception. Listen to music therapist, Meredith Ferrel’s home visit with Albert, a hospice patient with lymphoma, and to the music they create together. Produced and Edited by Lisa M. Gray Produced by Jon Kalish Additional Production by Kevin Huffman and Ang Santos Music by Ey...2018-10-1818 minA Good EndEpisode 3: Jewish Tradition and End of Life CareThe Jewish values of prolonging life, but not prolonging suffering come face to face with modern technologies such as artificial nutrition, hydration, and intubation. In this episode, a rabbi, doctor, social worker, and biomedical ethicist discuss the ways they help patients and families navigate the difficult issues that arise toward the end of life. Produced and Edited by Lisa M. Gray Produced by Jon Kalish Additional Production by Kevin Huffman and Karen Michel Music by Eyal Talmudi Quintet, Jessica Lurie, Brett Higgins’ Atlas Revolt, John Lee, Sandcatchers, and The Modulators. Courtesy of...2018-10-1822 minA Good EndEpisode 2: Planning for a Good DeathNo one wants to think about their own death - or the death of a loved one, but these experiences can be meaningful and even life-affirming. Rabbi Joy Levitt shares the experience of discussing end-of-life care planning with her 90-year-old mother and the surprising and touching discoveries she made along the way. Learn how initiatives like Jewish Sacred Aging and What Matters are equipping baby boomers and members of the sandwich generation with the courage, vocabulary, and knowledge needed to have these important conversations with their loved ones Produced and Edited by Lisa M. Gray Produced...2018-10-1121 min
Destination Unlimited with Victor FuhrmanShira Adler - The ABC’s of CBDAired Wednesday, 13 June 2018, 8:00 PM ETShira Adler – The ABC’s of CBDThink about your health and in particular, any health challenges. Think about the costs associated with treating those challenges. Now think about challenges that western or allopathic medicine has few or less than desirable treatments for. Chronic pain treatment has sadly led to staggering numbers of people addicted to opioids. Treatments for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression and neurologic disorders are available but at a high cost and often with detrimental side effects. In their wisdom and experience, our ancestors turned to nature and her phar...2018-06-1457 min
HevriaCast: Talking With Awesome Creative JewsEpisode 10: Molly TolskyIf you've ever read a piece on the hit Jewish parenting site Kveller, it probably passed through the careful and caring hands of Molly Tolsky, who until recently was its editor. She will soon be launching a new site in partnership with Kveller called Alma.
The first half of this episode is devoted to discussing the challenges and joys of creating work for a less religiously engaged Jewish audience. And in the second half Elad and Molly discuss the power of fear in the creative process.
Get a sneak peak of Alma on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com...2017-06-0500 min
The Strong Women’s Club Women's Success Stories in Business and in LifeOpportunity Knocked: What Would You Do?What was initially the spontaneous question of “What can I do with my old bras?” led to the creation of Support the Girls. By chance, Dana’s inquiry led to her thirst of knowledge to learn that bras and feminine hygiene products are rarely donated to those most in need: homeless women and girls. To date, Support the Girls has donated over 90,000 bras and over 401,000 feminine hygiene products to women across the world. Dana has spearheaded the initiative, and led the charge to the creation of Support the Girls affiliates throughout the United States. The movement has tremen...2017-05-1742 min
Michael Isreal - REEL TV ™We're Living In The End Times! 8yr OLDS IN 4in HEELS, 11yr OLD BOYS TURNING GAY (Part 2)silence is betrayal if you know the truth and don't say the truth then the blood is on your hands Romans 1:26-32 Ephesians 5:12 "for it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret." http://chalcedon.edu/research/articles/lesbian-legislator-promotes-pedophile-protection-act-in-california-schwarzenegger-presented-bill-for/ http://www.kveller.com/article/the-bris-ceremony/ http://www.transkidspurplerainbow.org/ https://m.facebook.com/iwantreeltv/2017-04-0615 min
Michael Isreal - REEL TV ™We're Living In The End Times! 8yr OLDS IN 4in HEELS, 11yr OLD BOYS TURNING GAYsilence is betrayal if you know the truth and don't say the truth then the blood is on your hands speak up! be not afraid. The Most High will guide you Romans 1:26-32 Ephesians 5:12 "for it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret." http://chalcedon.edu/research/articles/lesbian-legislator-promotes-pedophile-protection-act-in-california-schwarzenegger-presented-bill-for/ http://www.kveller.com/article/the-bris-ceremony/ http://www.transkidspurplerainbow.org/ https://m.facebook.com/iwantreeltv/2017-04-0615 min