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This is our final episode and it's an all endorsements episode! Tamar:From Zahava: From Mimi: My own: New:Escape the algorithm newsletter by Elan Ullendorf The Rest is Memory by Lily TuckConverting to Judaism in the Wake of October 7th By Jeannie Suk Gersen in the New YorkerYenta episode Jewish Lesbian Power Couple with Elana ArianRabbi Miles […] The post Takling in Shul Ep 100: It's all endorsements! appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we're pulling back the curtain on what it's been like to make this podcast, what we've learned, and what we'll miss when the podcast ends. Further Reading Here are some of our favorite episodes, mentioned in this episode:Interfaith Chaplain Marcie Greenfield Simons & Times of Israel “State of Jerusalem” Documentaries Beyond the Synagogue […] The post Takling in Shul Ep 99: We're in the Hot Seat appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

Sadly, we've decided to wind down the Talking in Shul podcast. We've produced almost 100 episodes over a decade, and a lot has changed for all of us. We are going to record two more episodes, in addition to this one, which will bring us to an even 100 episodes.  This month we're talking about […] The post Talking in Shul Ep. 98: Building and maintaining community appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

his month we're talking about… politics. How does it show up in our Jewish communities? And how do we want it to show up in our communities? How and when do we talk about politics at shul? Endorsements: Zahava endorses (1) the Gabfest Reads episode about Tablets Shattered by Joshua Leifer; (2) Rav Yehuda Amital's […] The post Talking in Shul Ep. 97: Politics appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we're talking about waste and Jewish practice, especially as we begin preparing for Passover. What if anything can we do on a global, local, and personal level about waste? Endorsements: Zahava endorses the folk song “Irish Eyes” by Rose Betts and encourages you to search for responses to Rose's “Open Verse” challenge Mimi […] The post Talking in Shul Ep. 96: Wastefulness appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we're joined by Rabbi Shani (pronounced Shah-Knee)  Rosenbaum also in Somerville, MA. Shani is a teacher of Talmud and Halakhah at the Rabbinical School of Hebrew College in Newton, Mass. Welcome, Shani!  This month we're talking about The Book of V. by Anna Solomon.  NYT review by Jennifer Haigh: “The Book of V.” […] The post Talking In Shul Ep. 95: The Book of V appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

Hello! and welcome to Talking in Shul, a roundtable podcast. I'm your host, Tamar Fox, and I've got Zahava Stadler joining us from Toronto. Hi Zahava! And Mimi Lewis is joining us from Somerville, MA. Hi Mimi! And this month we're joined by Hannah Lebovits, Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at Arlington. Hannah […] The post Talking In Shul Ep. 94: The Tunnels Under 770 appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we're joined by special guest, Hila Ratzabi. Hila has joined us in the past to discuss Etty Hillesum. Hila is a poet, writer, and editor whose book of poems, There Are Still Woods was published by June Road Press in September 2022, and won a 2023 gold Nautilus Award and was a finalist […] The post Talking In Shul Ep. 93: Deep Dive into Jewsih Poetry appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we're talking about the television show Little Bird, available on PBS, and CBC. Created by Jennifer Podemski and Hannah Moscovitch with the participation of Jeremy Podeswa as an executive producer, the series centres on a First Nations woman who was adopted into a Jewish family during the Sixties Scoop, as she attempts to […] The post Talking In Shul Ep. 92: Little Bird appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we're doing kind of an unusual episode. Given how hard things have been for everyone since the events of October 7th, and the ongoing war in Gaza, we wanted to talk about things that are bringing us some Jewish joy.  Mimi's Jewish joy My daughter entering shul shouting “Amen!”  Romantic Comedy by Curtis […] The post Talking In Shul Ep. 91: Jewish Joy appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

Hello! and welcome to Talking in Shul, a roundtable podcast. I'm your host, Tamar Fox, and I've got Zahava Stadler joining us from Toronto. Hi Zahava! Mimi Lewis is taking a break this month, but we're thrilled to welcome past and future guest Yael Kalman, who is joining us from Minneapolis. Hi Yael! This month […] The post Talking In Shul Ep. 90: Talking About Kiddush appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we're talking about Passover, talking about our favorite rituals, texts, foods, and more.  Passover favorites Ritual Mimi: Hallel (when it happens!) and washing each others hands Zahava: Reciting the entire Hagaddah out loud, in unison, with my family Tamar: Making pickles the night before the holiday begins Text Tamar: Letter to My Old […] The post Talking In Shul Ep. 89: Passover Favorites appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we're talking about Jewish influencers. What/how are the influencing us, and what trends do we see and like or dislike? “Influencer” can feel like a very shallow field–one that's obsessed with trends and how things look to attract likes, views, followers. So what happens when influencers are speaking from a Jewish space? Raizy […] The post Talking In Shul Ep. 88: Jewish Influencers appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we're talking about how we prioritize kid services and programming versus our own communal needs. What is our ideal, and what we have we seen that didn't work for us. Endorsements Mimi endorses Kapelya, an album of women singing Hasidic melodies soon to be released by the artist RAZA, watching the Klimovitcher Nigun […] The post Talking In Shul Ep. 87: Good Shabbat Programming for Kids appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we're talking about being Jewish at work.  How do we explain and present ourselves as Jews at a Jewish workplace, or a non-Jewish workplace? 1 in 4 hiring managers say they're less likely to hire Jewish applicants by Kathryn Moody in HR Dive Zahava's short twitter thread about a work conversation after the […] The post Talking In Shul Ep. 86: Jewish at Work appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

Hello! and welcome to Talking in Shul, a roundtable podcast. I'm your host, Tamar Fox, and I've got Zahava Stadler joining us from Toronto. Hi Zahava! And Mimi Lewis is joining us from Somerville, MA. Hi Mimi!  You may have noticed that we took a bit of a break since our last episode. We are […] The post Christmas & Hanukkah appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

Beauty Queen of Jerusalem Beauty Queen of Jerusalem is a new show on Netflix (it previously came out as 20 30 min episodes in Israel. Netflix has made it into 10 hour long episodes). It follows the ​​Hermosas, a wealthy Sephardic family who own a shop in Machane Yehuda in Jerudalem. Gabriel runs the shop, […] The post Beauty Queen of Jerusalem & The Shivah by Gog appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we're talking about a YouTube special called Recipe for Change: Standing up to Antisemism. And for our second segment we're talking about how the expected end of Roe v Wade impacts the Jewish community, and how the Jewish community can and should be responding. For that segment we'll be talking with my good […] The post Recipe for Change: Standing Up to Antisemitism & Abortion Rights appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we're talking about the TN school ban of Maus, and other attempts to limit education around difficult or uncomfortable subjects like the Holocaust and slavery.  And for our second segment we're, oof, we are getting ready for pesach and thinking about some Seder topics we are (and aren't) excited to discuss at our […] The post Talking In Shul Ep. 82: Book Bans & Sedar Topics appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we're talking Marcie Greenfield Simons about what it's like to be an interfaith chaplain in these intense covid times.   And for our second segment we're talking about a series of video documentaries from the Times of Israel about three somewhat neglected populations within Jerusalem: secular Jews, Christians, and Arabs who might want to […] The post Interfaith Chaplain Marcie Greenfield Simons & Times of Israel “State of Jerusalem” Documentaries appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we're talking about the new book, Warm and Welcoming: How the Jewish Community can Become Truly Diverse and Inclusive in the 21st Century, edited by Warren Hoffman, and Miriam Steinberg Egeth.  And for our second segment we're talking about The Club, a new show on netflix that centers on a Jewish woman in […] The post “Warm & Welcoming” Book Review and “The Club” appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we're talking about several recent scandals involving Jewish youth groups and youth leaders. What if anything can we hope Jewish organizations do to keep children and employees safe from sexual predators? And for our second segment we're talking about Hanukkah kitsch.  Sexual abuse and assault in Jewish youth spaces Celebrated Haredi children's author […] The post Keeping Jewish Kids Safe from Abuse & Hannukah Kitsch appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we're joined by guest host Miriam Steinberg-Egeth. Among Miriam's many claims to fame are her Jewish advice column in the Exponent, and her forthcoming book, Warm and Welcoming: How the Jewish Community Can Become Truly Diverse and Inclusive in the 21st Century which she co-edited with Warren Hoffman and which is coming out […] The post Jewish Day Planners & Jewish Romance Novels appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we're talking about climate change, grief, and how the Jewish community is and can respond to climate change.  And for our second segment we're talking about the newish Netflix show My Unorthodox Life. My Unorthodox Life My Unorthodox Life Is Compelling TV That Could Make Life Harder for Some Jews by Jenny Singer […] The post Climate Change & “My Unorthodox Life” appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we're talking with Dr. Hannah Lebovits, assistant professor of Public Affairs at the University of Texas- Arlington, to talk about the different kinds of anti-semitism and discrimination. And for our second segment we're talking about our perfect summer Shabbat.We explore our favorite activities and discuss what makes these hot Shabbatot bearable and/or fun. […] The post Anti Semitism & Perfect Summer Shabbats appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

For our first segment, we're talking about The Last Days, a documentary that originally came out in 1998, directed by James Moll, and focuses on the lives of five hungarian Jews who survived the Holocaust. Recently rereleased on Netflix, it got us thinking about Holocaust education, and how it's changing in a world where there […] The post “The Last Days” & the Pew Survey of Jews in America appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

My minyan will likely want to keep broadcasting on Zoom after the pandemic is over and we are back in person. As someone who doesn't use technology on Shabbat, what does that mean for me? Should I decline to lead or read Torah or have an aliyah knowing that it is being broadcast? JewishPublicMedia · […] The post How Will We Return to Running Minyanim Virtually and In-Person? appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we’re talking with Dr. Rachel B. Gross about her new book, Beyond the Synagogue: Jewish nostalgia as religious practice.  And for our second segment we’re talking about Shiva Baby, a new film written and directed by Emma Seligman. Beyond the Synagogue We’re joined by Dr. Rachel B. Gross to talk about her new […] The post Beyond the Synagogue & Shiva Baby appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we're interviewing Rabbi Minna Bromberg about Fat Torah and their work in fat activism and ending weight stigma in the Jewish community. And for our second segment we're talking about fake food--by which we mean pareve foods like fake meat, fake cheese, fake ice cream--inspired in part by the passing of David Mintz, the founder of Tofutti. The post Fat Torah & Fake Kosher Foods appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we’re interviewing Rabbi Minna Bromberg about Fat Torah and their work in fat activism and ending weight stigma in the Jewish community. And for our second segment we’re talking about fake food–by which we mean pareve foods like fake meat, fake cheese, fake ice cream–inspired in part by the passing of David Mintz, […] The post Fat Torah & Kosher Fake Foods appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

Pesach is coming up and that means you might have some halakhic questions. Join us for a pre-Pesach live edition of Responsa Radio on March 18. Sign up at hadar.org/live The post Announcement: Pre-Pesach Responsa Radio Live appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

In this episode, we discuss the complexities of desire in a sexual relationship, the varying views Judaism has taken on the innate desires of different sexes, and what individuals can do to improve their sex lives. Then, we interview our very own Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus about her new book “Sex Points: Reclaim Your Sex Life with the […] The post Sex and Desire appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we’re talking about Crossing Delancey, a film that’s new to us, as we honor the memory of Joan Micklin Silver, the director, who recently died. And for our second segment we’re talking about the recent conspiracy theory exposed by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green, that California forest fires were started by space lasers financed […] The post Crossing Delancey & Jewish Conspiracy Theories appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

In this episode, we explore a fascinating text that states that the greater the person (in Torah), the greater his yetzer (lust). What is the correlation here, and how might the cloistered experience of rabbis be a factor? The post The Yetzer of “Great Men” (Sukkah 52a) appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

The rollout of a vaccine involves trying to answer impossible questions about prioritizing one life over another. What Jewish values are in play when thinking about this? What is my personal responsibility once the vaccine was offered to me, even if I don’t think it’s strictly necessary for me to take it? Tune in to […] The post I’ve Been Offered the Covid Vaccine—Now What? appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we’re making some predictions. How will the Jewish community, and Jewish communal life, change in this year as we (hopefully) transition out of covid-isolation. And for our second segment we’re talking about the prayer for our country. As politics and violence rage around us, how do we pray for our country, and what […] The post Jewish Life in 2021 & The Prayer for our Country appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

In this episode, we discuss the complexities, both halachic and interpersonal, of sexual fantasies. We ask: Are they good or bad for a relationship? Are they halakhically permitted or forbidden? Should they be shared with one’s partner, or kept to oneself? Then, we sit down with Noa Fleischacker and Hannah Barg to talk about their podcast […] The post The Sexual Fantasies Episode appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This week on Responsa Radio: Can the essence of obligation to visit the sick and comfort mourners really be fulfilled over Zoom? How are we to fulfill our (interpersonal) obligations while keeping ourselves safe and without making this pandemic worse? Tune in to learn from Rabbi Ethan Tucker and Rabbi Avi Killip as they dive […] The post Can the essence of obligation to visit the sick and comfort mourners really be fulfilled over Zoom? appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we’re talking about The Gett: A Young Wife’s Tale, a new play written by Liba Vaynberg and directed by Daniella Topol, available on Youtube. And for our second segment we’re talking about Jewish gift giving practices.  The Gett The Gett: A Young Wife’s Tale  Gift Giving Mimi Stadler Pottery The Dream of Scipio […] The post “The Gett: A Young Wife’s Tale” & Jewish Gift Giving Practices appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

In this episode, we reflect on the complexities of long term relationships, as we examine three stories about Talmudic couples experiencing timeless challenges. The post Peas, Lentils, and the Complications of Long Term Relationships (Yevamot 63a-b) appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

How should parents and educators talk about sex to teens and young adults? What is the role of halakha in these conversations, and how do we deal with cases when one’s sexual ethics are in conflict with halakha?  Then, we chat with popular instagrammer “Holy__Shid” about her innovative matchmaking technique on social media, discuss her take […] The post Sex Education, Part 2 – Talking to Your Teenagers About Sex appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

Ever wanted to know the answer to some deep and challenging questions in halakhah (Jewish Law)? Join Rabbis Ethan Tucker, Avi Killip, with questions sent in by you on all sorts of details of Jewish law. This is a joint project between the Center for Jewish Law and Values and Jewish Public Media. In This […] The post Responsa Radio #71: Can I staff a suicide hotline on Shabbat? appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we’re talking about a new online training to become a mikveh guide from Mayyim Hayyim. For that segment we’ll be joined by Jessica Rosenberg, the director of the Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network from Mayyim Hayyim. And for our second segment we’ll be reflecting on the life and legacy of Justice Ruth […] The post Mayyim Hayyim and Ruth Bader Ginsburg appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

In this mini-text episode, we discuss a provocative text about the Holy of Holies and its sexual symbolism, just in time for Yom Kippur.  The post From Behind the Curtain (Yoma 54a) appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

In this episode, we discuss how parents should talk with their young children around issues that relate to sex, body parts, physical touch, and more – what language and tone one should use, at what age should certain topics be raised, and how do we balance these conversations with our values and with concerns for […] The post Sex Education, Part 1 – Early Childhood appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we’re talking about An American Pickle, and for our second segment we’re talking about politics in shul. How and how much, if at all, should politics show up in our prayer communities? Endorsements Mimi endorses Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell, and Tinyletter.com/Pome, and Things to Do In the Belly of the Whale […] The post An American Pickle & Politics in Shul appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

In this bonus episode, our hosts reflect on wrapping up their fifth season of the Joy of Text, reminisce about some of their favorite episodes, and look forward to next season. Thank you to all of our longtime listeners for sticking with us, and thank you to all of our new listeners for joining us […] The post BONUS EPISODE: Reflections on Five Years with the Joy of Text appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we’re talking about creative ways different jewish communities are and should celebrate the High Holidays, with the spectre of covid-19 making many traditional services too dangerous. And for our second segment we’re talking about our favorite representations of Judaism on TV.  Endorsements Mimi endorses Campfires and Color Wars Jewish Geography Zoom Racing Tamar […] The post High Holidays in a Pandemic & Judaism on TV appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

In this episode, we look at various opinions in the Gemara about limitations on learning Torah after having sex and explore the potential spiritual and psychological effects sex can have on the way we engage with Torah. The post Learning Torah after Sex (Berachot 22A) appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

This month we’re talking about the Resource Generation with Kate Poole and Jessica Rosenberg for our first segment. And for our second segment we’re talking about different sources around giving tzedakah as we think about our own giving philosophies.  Resource Generation Resource Generation describes itself as “a multiracial membership community of young people with wealth […] The post Resource Generation & Giving Tzedakah appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

We now have the potential to control the sizes of our families more than ever before. In this episode, we discuss family planning and ask what exercising this control says about our approaches to family life and sex, and how this freedom can be balanced with our halachic obligations to have children and raise a […] The post The Family Planning Episode appeared first on Jewish Public Media.