Podcast by 2 Queers 4 Questions
The 2 Queers 4 Questions podcast is a captivating and inspiring exploration of Jewish thought, tradition, and queer experiences. Hosted by Ezra and Agnes, both Jewish queer individuals, the podcast provides a calm and welcoming space for listeners to delve into deep discussions on scripture, Jewish literature, and their own personal journeys. The conversational format allows for a double dose of intelligent and insightful perspectives, making each episode an enriching experience. As a non-Jewish listener, I found myself relating to the spiritual talk and the queer conversation that takes place, making this podcast a truly inclusive platform for all.
The best aspect of The 2 Queers 4 Questions podcast is undoubtedly the intelligent and insightful discussions that are presented by Ezra and Agnes. Their ability to make connections between seemingly disparate topics such as religious concepts in Orthodox Judaism and their lives as queer/trans women is truly impressive. Each episode is filled with joyous conversations that leave listeners feeling calm and happy. Additionally, the exploration of how Punk and Jewish spiritual practice complement each other adds an interesting dimension to the podcast's content. This unique combination of topics ensures that there is always something new to learn and explore.
While it may be difficult to find any drawbacks to The 2 Queers 4 Questions podcast, some listeners may find that the focus on Jewish thought and tradition limits its appeal to a specific audience. However, even as a non-Jewish individual, I found myself drawn in by the universal themes of spirituality and queerness that are explored throughout the episodes. It would be great if the hosts could occasionally branch out beyond Judaism to include other spiritual practices or traditions in their discussions, but this does not detract from the overall quality of the podcast.
In conclusion, The 2 Queers 4 Questions podcast is a beautifully crafted platform for exploring Jewish thought, tradition, queer experiences, and spirituality. With its intelligent discussions, welcoming atmosphere, and unique perspective on the intersection of punk and Jewish spiritual practice, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of these topics. Whether you are a fan of Jewish literature, queer narratives, or simply enjoy engaging conversations, The 2 Queers 4 Questions podcast is sure to captivate and inspire you.
A dvar Torah on parashat Ha'azinu by Ezra Furman. With dreams, songs, the Sifrei, Moses, Jewish holidays, the Sefat Emet and food.
A dvar Torah on parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech by Agnes Borinsky. With Ben Lerner, Caedmon, poetry, failure, Moses, today and possibility.
A dvar Torah on parashat Ki Tavo by Ezra Furman. With completion, storytelling, covenants, arrival and starting over.
A dvar Torah on parashat Ki Tetzei by Agnes Borinsky. With vows, seeking, lost animals, Bob Kaufman and silence.
A dvar Torah on parashat Shoftim by Ezra Furman. With news, anxiety, authority, Rashi, prophets and trust.
A dvar Torah on parashat Re'eh by Agnes Borinsky. With circumference, crossing over, change, altars and Elul.
A dvar Torah on parashat Eikev by Ezra Furman. With rain, love, the Ronettes, the Shma, Rabbi Chanina and awe.
A dvar Torah on parashat Devarim by Ezra Furman. With Moses, Rabbi Yosei bar Chanina, murder in Gaza, Isaiah, Tisha B'av and rebuke.
A special joint-parsha episode for the week of Matot-Masei: Agnes & Ezra in conversation about this week's double parsha (strangely, the first double parsha of the year this year). Really I think this was just a very difficult and upsetting Torah portion and we were both afraid to do it alone. This is a throwback to the first era of this podcast, when we had rambling conversations about the holidays and asked four questions. And our questions this time around are not even questions. They are just four topics that we were too busy/lazy/excited to turn into questions. They are four rooms in a little bungalow. Join us on an intimate walkthrough: Q1. Cities of asylum? Q2. Horrific war? Q3. Vows? Q4. The end of the book of Bamidbar? Also: this episode has noticeable technical flaws! Editing: weird. Timing: off, due to some delay issue. Sound: pretty low quality, Agnes's audio gets better after a rocky start but it's all pretty low-fi. What are we, professionals? Chazak Chazak, see you in the book of Deuteronomy babes. [Music by Ezra Furman & Sam Durkes in a little practice room in Los Angeles, February 7th, 2017.]
A dvar Torah on parashat Pinchas by Agnes Borinsky. With reassurance, Pinchas, murder, tractate Sanhedrin, the Sfat Emet, Rebbe Nachman and heartbreak.
A dvar Torah on parashat Balak by Ezra Furman. With transphobia, language, Balak, Bilam, art gigs, community and blessings.
A dvar Torah on parashat Chukat by Agnes Borinisky. With water, the lake, death, Miriam, Avivah Zornberg and the unconscious.
A dvar Torah on parashat Korach by Ezra Furman. With anger, Allen Ginsberg, Korach, Moses, God, Aaron, and liminality.
A dvar Torah on parashat Shlach by Agnes Borinsky. With parents, children, therapy, God, hearts and eyes.
A dvar Torah on parashat Behaalotcha by Ezra Furman. With making records, speech, Moses, Cock Sparrer, Dr. Martin Luther King and Pesach Sheini.
A dvar Torah on parashat Naso by Agnes Borinsky. With James Baldwin, vows, betrayal, Rashi, Bob Dylan and Moses.
A dvar Torah on parashat Bamidbar by Ezra Furman. With God, failure, numbers, Rabbi Yehoshua and language.
A dvar Torah on parashat Bechukotai by Agnes Borinsky. With dreaming, New Year's resolutions, heartsickness, restitution, history and waking.
A dvar Torah on parashat Behar by Ezra Furman. With time, repentance, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, the Maharal of Prague, the Omer and the Baal Shem Tov.
A dvar Torah on parashat Emor by Agnes Borinsky. With Shabbat, Robin D.G. Kelley, imagination, priests and bodies.
A dvar Torah on parashat Kedoshim by Ezra Furman. With justice, weirdness, holiness, homophobia, Julia Kristeva and strangers.
A dvar Torah on parashat Acharei Mot by Agnes Borinsky. With Aaron, grief, James Hillman, imitation, blood and gay sex.
A dvar Torah on parashat Metzora by Ezra Furman. With chronic illness, the inhuman, blood, birds, the Sfat Emet and Passover.
A dvar Torah on parashat Tazria by Agnes Borinsky. With skin outbreaks, high priests of Los Angeles, Rav Hamnuna, demons and bodies.
A dvar Torah on parashat Shmini by Ezra Furman. Contains violent and disturbing images. With awakenings, Nadav, Avihu, Aaron Bushnell, Rabbi Yaacov Leiner of Izbica and the burning bush.
A dvar Torah on parashat Tzav by Agnes Borinsky. With fire, forever, the Sandlot, love, dance and matches.
A dvar Torah on parashat Vayikra by Ezra Furman. With The Blow, impossible love, Moses, God, Abraham, Agnes and transformation.
A dvar Torah on parashat Pekudei by Agnes Borinsky. With GPT-3, Serah bat Asher, language, Simone Weil, and dwelling.
A dvar Torah on parashat Vayakhel by Ezra Furman. With jewelry, shame, Gertrude Stein, Gaza, Moses and sin.
A dvar Torah on parashat Tetzaveh by Ezra Furman. With names, siblings, Miriam, Aaron, Moses, garments and Dinah.
A dvar Torah on parashat Trumah by Agnes Borinsky. With Cecillia Gentili, God, Moses, the exile of speech, Song of Songs and Gaza.
A dvar Torah on parashat Mishpatim by Ezra Furman. With Mt. Sinai, Moses, depression, Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld, slavery, angels, Avgi Saketopoulou and trauma.
A dvar Torah on parashat Yitro by Agnes Borinsky. With Joe Brainard, memory, Shabbat and the Vilna Gaon.
A dvar Torah on parashat Beshalach by Ezra Furman. Contains violent references concerning police murders. With Mario Woods, God, Pharaoh, water, wilderness, Shel Silverstein, Shabbat, Eric Garner and George Floyd.
A dvar Torah on parashat Bo by Agnes Borinsky. Featuring darkness, break-ups, Lou Reed, Pharaoh, God, Stephen Levine and light.
A dvar Torah on parashat VaEira by Ezra Furman. Featuring Moses, God, 6th grade sleepovers, transness, coming out, revolution and names.
A dvar Torah on parashat Shmot by Agnes Borinsky. Featuring silence, Carolee Schneeman, God, Moses, Pharaoh, elbows, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai and colors.
A dvar Torah on parashat Vayechi by Ezra Furman. Featuring diaspora, exile, Jacob, B'nai Yisrael and the Sfat Emet.
A dvar Torah on parashat Vayigash by Agnes Borinsky. Featuring faith, friendship, Joseph, Egypt, Proverbs and the Song of Songs.
A dvar Torah on parashat Mikeitz by Ezra Furman. Featuring Joseph, his brothers, Menashe, Benjamin, queerness, assimilation, trauma and healing.
A blast from the past. Recorded 2 years ago in 5782 (or 2021 for all you assimilationists) as part of our podcast's first iteration, 2 Queers 4 Questions (which, is that still what we're called? I dunno it's blurry and we don't care). We both recently listened and were struck by some of the stuff in here, questions and texts that go very deep to the meanings and possibilities of this holiday. So we wanted to share the conversation once again. Happy Chanukah, honey. Our questions are: 1. Who is the enemy and how do we fight them/it? 2. What ruins is it time for us to rededicate? 3. Which miracle? / Where do we want to look for our miracles? 4. What darkness are we hoping to light? / What do we do with darkness, what do we do with light?
A dvar Torah on parashat Vayeshev by Agnes Borinsky. Featuring Jacob, Tamar, Judah, Christina Sharpe, blood, love and recognition.
A dvar Torah on parashat Vayishlach by Ms. Ezra Furman. Featuring Jacob/Israel, Eisav, a mysterious man, Abraham, and enemies.
A dvar Torah on parashat Vayetze by Agnes Borinsky. Featuring Jacob, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rabbi Eleazar ben Azariyah, and angels.
A dvar Torah on parashat Toldot by Ezra Furman. Transness, queerness, disability, parenthood, siblinghood, the physical, the spiritual, family, the winding path.
A dvar Torah on parashat Chayye Sarah by Agnes Borinsky. Featuring Abraham, Eliezer, Rebecca, Isaac, ee cummings, Judith Butler and camels.
A dvar Torah on parashat Vayera by Ezra Furman. Content Warning: contains violent and disturbing imagery. Featuring Abraham, Isaac, Hagar, Ishmael, Sodom & Gomorrah.
A dvar Torah on parashat Lech Lecha by Agnes Borinsky.
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