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JWT presents unique staged storytelling experiences featuring poems, plays, songs and more from voices of all ages and backgrounds.

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    • Feb 7, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 119 EPISODES

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    Episode #63: StoryNosh: Courage! And the winner is…

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 18:53


    We have the very first winner of our very first StoryNosh theme, Courage! Just like our Salon Theatre, any writer can submit their stories to the theme but in StoryNosh we select a handful of stories that we adapt to film and the stories are presented in a cinematic style over the course of several [...]

    Episode #62: A Fromer Family Affair

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 19:54


    On this episode, get to know the Fromer siblings! Rabbi Jaclyn (Fromer) Cohen of Temple Isaiah and Andrew Fromer of The Braid both ended up paving artistic, creative and musical career paths in the Jewish world...but how did it happen? Very unexpectedly! Despite growing up under one roof, they have two very different journeys that [...]

    Episode #61: Prayer and Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 32:42


    Join us as we chat with Rabbis Toba August and Nina Feinstein about our history of working together within our special program, "Prayer and Performance." Not only are our Salon performances and their stories entertainment, they also provide a deep and rich gateway into experiencing prayer. Over the years we have worked with Rabbis like [...]

    Episode #60: “Belonging” – a Fall Party Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 5:39


    Ready to kick off our 14th season? We sure are! JOIN US on October 10 for our special event, Welcome Back(ish) Fall Party @ 1:30 pm PT / 4:30 pm ET Live on Zoom. On this episode, hear a brand new recording of "Belonging," a story that debuted at our 2020 fall party, written and [...]

    Episode #59: “That One Was Really Personal” with Jasmine Curry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 20:15


    Frequent cast member and audience favorite Jasmine Curry shares stories from a life of adapting to unexpected turns. What was it like behind-the-scenes to pivot an in-person Salon show into the uncharted Zoom frontier? How has she made virtual improv comedy work without hearing the laughter of an audience? And at the very moment her [...]

    Episode #58: Meet David Chiu, Our New Staff Member!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 23:11


    On this episode, get to know The Braid's new Communications & Marketing Manager, David Chiu! Who would have thought that on this episode, two male staff members of The Braid (formerly Jewish Women's Theatre) would be discussing Paul Greengrass films, Sigourney Weaver's Oscar nomination for Aliens, and 19th century mythical changelings in Ireland. Oh! And [...]

    Episode #57: Audio Replay of Ellen Harper Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 53:49


    In case you missed it, a free-wheeling conversation with ELLEN HARPER: singer-songwriter, folk music historian, and Jewish mom to famed recording artist Ben Harper. She'll reveal intimate insights about famed musicians like Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Pete Seeger. In addition, she'll share her own struggles with the anti-Semitism her family faced and the racism [...]

    Episode #56: Preview – Stories from the Violins of Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 13:14


    Click Here for tickets and more info The Holocaust had silenced them… until an extraordinary violin-maker brought their voices back to life, and to the world. Seven actors will bring to life the extraordinary story of violins played in ghettos, forests and concentration camps... and of the passionate Israeli violin maker determined to restore them. [...]

    Episode #55: Audio Replay of Leonard Cohen Tribute

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 52:48


    In case you missed it, Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a Tribute to Music and Literary Legend LEONARD COHEN. In conversation with Michael Posner, author of Leonard Cohen, Untold Stories: The Early Years (Book #1 of Leonard Cohen, Untold Stories. A 3 volume series.) Plus an unforgettable performance of Cohen classics by Broadway star [...]

    Episode #56: Audio Replay of 3 Perspectives on Forgiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 45:52


    In case you missed it, guest lecturer Shelley Hébert will lead us in conversation as we explore concepts of forgiveness in philosophy, learn about how the Talmud addresses forgiveness, and discuss how contemporary psychology is developing approaches to help people understand and think about forgiveness in new ways. Shelley Hébert has created the “Philosophy Minyan,” [...]

    Episode #55: Audio Replay of The Comedy of Coping

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 61:18


    In case you missed it…celebrated comedy writers and good friends Cindy Chupack and Annabelle Gurwitch discuss how they mine humor from heartbreak and humiliation, and whether it’s possible to find laughter in the time of Covid. Moderated by Arlene Sarner, award-winning writer/producer. Click Here for a Video Replay Click Here to join us September 20 @ [...]

    Episode #54: Audio Replay of Jewish Women – An Archive of Our Own

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 58:10


    In case you missed it...Who are the shoulders we stand on and where can we find their stories? Meet JUDITH ROSENBAUM – feminist, educator, historian, writer, activist—and CEO of the Jewish Women's Archive, the pioneering national organization that documents Jewish women’s stories, elevates their voices, and inspires them to be agents of change! Visit their [...]

    Episode #54: Audio Replay of Jewish Women – An Archive of Our Own

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 58:10


    In case you missed it...Who are the shoulders we stand on and where can we find their stories? Meet JUDITH ROSENBAUM – feminist, educator, historian, writer, activist—and CEO of the Jewish Women's Archive, the pioneering national organization that documents Jewish women’s stories, elevates their voices, and inspires them to be agents of change! Visit their [...]

    Episode #53: Audio Replay of Virus Tsuris with Mental Health Experts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 73:00


    In case you missed it, Mental Health experts help us find inner strength, courage and compassion as the current pandemic takes us on an emotional roller coaster ride. Our guests, psychiatrist Shelly Cohen M.D, J.D. and clinical psychologist Anita Siegman Ph. D, will help us understand and manage the responses of our bodies and minds. [...]

    Episode #53: Audio Replay of Virus Tsuris with Mental Health Experts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 73:00


    In case you missed it, Mental Health experts help us find inner strength, courage and compassion as the current pandemic takes us on an emotional roller coaster ride. Our guests, psychiatrist Shelly Cohen M.D, J.D. and clinical psychologist Anita Siegman Ph. D, will help us understand and manage the responses of our bodies and minds. [...]

    Episode #52: Audio Replay of Dressing Hollywood! with Debra McGuire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 64:11


    In case you missed it, a talk with award-winning costume designer DEBRA MCGUIRE. Plus a photo fashion show of Debra’s work and audience Q & A. Click Here for Video Replay Moderated by Arlene Sarner, award-winning writer/producer. Fashion Designer and Costume Designer DEBRA MCGUIRE is best known for her 10 years on TVs FRIENDS. Scores [...]

    Episode #52: Audio Replay of Dressing Hollywood! with Debra McGuire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 64:11


    In case you missed it, a talk with award-winning costume designer DEBRA MCGUIRE. Plus a photo fashion show of Debra’s work and audience Q & A. Click Here for Video Replay Moderated by Arlene Sarner, award-winning writer/producer. Fashion Designer and Costume Designer DEBRA MCGUIRE is best known for her 10 years on TVs FRIENDS. Scores [...]

    Episode #51: Audio Replay of Fierce, Funny and Fabulously Alive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 72:13


    In case you missed it, a talk and Q&A with Adam Immerwahr, Artistic Director of Theatre J, America’s premier Jewish Theater in Washington DC, and award-winning playwright Alix Sobler. Moderated by author and JWT writer Lisa Rosenbaum. The lights of Yiddish theater have dimmed, but Jewish theater is alive and well in America today. What [...]

    Episode #51: Audio Replay of Fierce, Funny and Fabulously Alive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 72:13


    In case you missed it, a talk and Q&A with Adam Immerwahr, Artistic Director of Theatre J, America’s premier Jewish Theater in Washington DC, and award-winning playwright Alix Sobler. Moderated by author and JWT writer Lisa Rosenbaum. The lights of Yiddish theater have dimmed, but Jewish theater is alive and well in America today. What [...]

    Episode #50: Audio Replay of Double Lives, with Esther Amini and Jacqueline Saper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 63:59


    In case you missed it, a conversation with the writers of new autobiographies that reveal the struggles and triumphs of growing up Jewish and Persian—both in Iran and America. Esther Amini is a writer, painter and psychotherapist.  Her stories have appeared in Elle, Lilith, and The Jewish Week, among others.  Her funny, poignant and uplifting debut memoir Concealed, Memoir of [...]

    Episode #50: Audio Replay of Double Lives, with Esther Amini and Jacqueline Saper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 63:59


    In case you missed it, a conversation with the writers of new autobiographies that reveal the struggles and triumphs of growing up Jewish and Persian—both in Iran and America. Esther Amini is a writer, painter and psychotherapist.  Her stories have appeared in Elle, Lilith, and The Jewish Week, among others.  Her funny, poignant and uplifting debut memoir Concealed, Memoir of [...]

    Episode #49: Sex, Addiction & Love Pt. 2 – Interview with Sionne Elise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 12:59


    Part 2 of our previewing the 2nd Salon of our season, Sex, Addiction & Love in the 21st Century, which was abruptly postponed by the Coronavirus pandemic. Nevertheless, "The Show Must Go On!" as they say and we're bringing these dangerous, outrageous, and oftentimes tender stories of the carnal sort to you via Zoom! June [...]

    Episode #49: Sex, Addiction & Love Pt. 2 – Interview with Sionne Elise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 12:59


    Part 2 of our previewing the 2nd Salon of our season, Sex, Addiction & Love in the 21st Century, which was abruptly postponed by the Coronavirus pandemic. Nevertheless, "The Show Must Go On!" as they say and we're bringing these dangerous, outrageous, and oftentimes tender stories of the carnal sort to you via Zoom! June [...]

    Episode #48: Audio Replay of Sex, Addiction & Love Art Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 50:30


    In case you missed it, JWT’s Artistic Director, Ronda Spinak, talks with our featured visual artists, Sarah Hadley and Ellen Cantor about their work and process. CLICK HERE for a video replay of the event so you can see the beautiful artwork! "Sarah Hadley exhibits images that depict intimate female joys, sorrows, dreams and desires...Ellen [...]

    Episode #48: Audio Replay of Sex, Addiction & Love Art Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 50:30


    In case you missed it, JWT’s Artistic Director, Ronda Spinak, talks with our featured visual artists, Sarah Hadley and Ellen Cantor about their work and process. CLICK HERE for a video replay of the event so you can see the beautiful artwork! "Sarah Hadley exhibits images that depict intimate female joys, sorrows, dreams and desires...Ellen [...]

    Episode #47: Sex, Addiction & Love Pt. 1 – Interview with Robin Russin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 18:27


    We're back!! Our 2nd Salon of the season, Sex, Addiction & Love in the 21st Century was abruptly postponed by the Coronavirus pandemic. Nevertheless, "The Show Must Go On!" as they say and we're bringing these dangerous, outrageous, and oftentimes tender stories of the carnal sort to you via Zoom! June 27-29, you can join [...]

    Episode #47: Sex, Addiction & Love Pt. 1 – Interview with Robin Russin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 18:27


    We're back!! Our 2nd Salon of the season, Sex, Addiction & Love in the 21st Century was abruptly postponed by the Coronavirus pandemic. Nevertheless, "The Show Must Go On!" as they say and we're bringing these dangerous, outrageous, and oftentimes tender stories of the carnal sort to you via Zoom! June 27-29, you can join [...]

    Episode #46: Audio Replay of Public Health Advocate – When We Need It Most

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 59:35


    In case you missed it, Rear Admiral Susan J. Blumenthal, M.D., M.P.A (ret.) is an internationally recognized leader and major force in bringing important public health issues including women's health, mental health, and global health to increased scientific and public attention. She provided distinguished service as a leading national expert in the administrations of four [...]

    Episode #46: Audio Replay of Public Health Advocate – When We Need It Most

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 59:35


    In case you missed it, Rear Admiral Susan J. Blumenthal, M.D., M.P.A (ret.) is an internationally recognized leader and major force in bringing important public health issues including women's health, mental health, and global health to increased scientific and public attention. She provided distinguished service as a leading national expert in the administrations of four [...]

    Episode #45: Audio Replay of Rabbinic Soul Sisters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 62:24


    In case you missed it, a Conversation with Rabbis Toba August and Naomi Levy. The story of a 30-year friendship between two remarkable rabbis that has deeply influenced each other’s lives and the lives of thousands of people all over the world. Moderated by Lisa Rosenbaum, author and JWT writer With special performance from actor/musician [...]

    Episode #45: Audio Replay of Rabbinic Soul Sisters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 62:24


    In case you missed it, a Conversation with Rabbis Toba August and Naomi Levy. The story of a 30-year friendship between two remarkable rabbis that has deeply influenced each other’s lives and the lives of thousands of people all over the world. Moderated by Lisa Rosenbaum, author and JWT writer With special performance from actor/musician [...]

    Episode #44: Audio Replay of Jewish Nonprofits Event

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 54:18


    In case you missed it, this is your chance to learn about three remarkable Jewish nonprofit organizations from across the county that you might not be familiar with, but definitely should be! Join us for an informative and inspiring discussion, plus a live performance from one of JWT's most popular shows, "The Accidental Activist." And [...]

    Episode #44: Audio Replay of Jewish Nonprofits Event

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 54:18


    In case you missed it, this is your chance to learn about three remarkable Jewish nonprofit organizations from across the county that you might not be familiar with, but definitely should be! Join us for an informative and inspiring discussion, plus a live performance from one of JWT's most popular shows, "The Accidental Activist." And [...]

    Episode #43: Audio Replay of Creative Couples Event

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 57:39


    In case you missed it, Angella Nazarian dives into the stories of 15 couples who motivate one another, change their lives, and who have left an unparalleled mark on the world of literature, philosophy, and art due to their collaborations. From intellectuals and activists Martin and Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the mysterious Queen Elizabeth 11 [...]

    Episode #43: Audio Replay of Creative Couples Event

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 57:39


    In case you missed it, Angella Nazarian dives into the stories of 15 couples who motivate one another, change their lives, and who have left an unparalleled mark on the world of literature, philosophy, and art due to their collaborations. From intellectuals and activists Martin and Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the mysterious Queen Elizabeth 11 [...]

    Episode #42: Audio Replay of Rob Eshman Event

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 63:56


    In case you missed it, Rob Eshman has just become the National Editor of the venerable, historic paper The Forward. Join Lisa Rosenbaum, author and JWT writer, for a talk about his vision for the challenge ahead and how a kid from Encino with a passion for food became one of America’s most influential Jewish [...]

    Episode #42: Audio Replay of Rob Eshman Event

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 63:56


    In case you missed it, Rob Eshman has just become the National Editor of the venerable, historic paper The Forward. Join Lisa Rosenbaum, author and JWT writer, for a talk about his vision for the challenge ahead and how a kid from Encino with a passion for food became one of America’s most influential Jewish [...]

    Episode #41: NEXT @ The Braid presents Santa Monica Speaks Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 8:21


    Join us on a little experiment from our Emerging Artists of NEXT @ The Braid! In this episode, you will hear 3 stories that materialized out of a writing exercise that took place during a recent meeting of the council. The stories are loosely inspired by the theme of NEXT's upcoming Salon, For Goodness' Sake [...]

    Episode #41: NEXT @ The Braid presents Santa Monica Speaks Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 8:21


    Join us on a little experiment from our Emerging Artists of NEXT @ The Braid! In this episode, you will hear 3 stories that materialized out of a writing exercise that took place during a recent meeting of the council. The stories are loosely inspired by the theme of NEXT's upcoming Salon, For Goodness' Sake [...]

    Episode #40: Mapping of the Mind Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 22:38


    “A window into his soul.” On this episode, Andrew sits down with Laura Ornest, Co-Producer of Mapping of the Mind, to discuss her late brother Maury Ornest. His story is one of several featured in our latest Salon which has been received with such incredible support as we shed light on humorous, heartfelt and hopeful [...]

    Episode #40: Mapping of the Mind Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 22:38


    “A window into his soul.” On this episode, Andrew sits down with Laura Ornest, Co-Producer of Mapping of the Mind, to discuss her late brother Maury Ornest. His story is one of several featured in our latest Salon which has been received with such incredible support as we shed light on humorous, heartfelt and hopeful [...]

    Episode #39: Getting Good at Getting Older with Rabbi Laura Geller

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 21:32


    Happy Hannukah! On today's episode, we welcome Rabbi Emerita Laura Geller to discuss her incredible book, Getting Good at Getting Older - she was the third member of our panel from a recent Sunday Morning at the Braid event and her insights were not to be missed! So Lisa and Maureen sat down with Rabbi [...]

    Episode #39: Getting Good at Getting Older with Rabbi Laura Geller

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 21:32


    Happy Hannukah! On today's episode, we welcome Rabbi Emerita Laura Geller to discuss her incredible book, Getting Good at Getting Older - she was the third member of our panel from a recent Sunday Morning at the Braid event and her insights were not to be missed! So Lisa and Maureen sat down with Rabbi [...]

    Episode #38: Thanksgiving with a Persian-Jewish Twist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 8:02


    Happy Thanksgiving!! On today's episode, a delicious treat for you...we are proud to present a recording of a classic, beloved piece from our Salon Saffron & Rosewater, which highlighted the experiences of Iranian Jews through a fragrant evening of incredible stories, song, and lovely surprises. Hear a celebration of being Jewish and American with Saffron [...]

    Episode #38: Thanksgiving with a Persian-Jewish Twist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 8:02


    Happy Thanksgiving!! On today's episode, a delicious treat for you...we are proud to present a recording of a classic, beloved piece from our Salon Saffron & Rosewater, which highlighted the experiences of Iranian Jews through a fragrant evening of incredible stories, song, and lovely surprises. Hear a celebration of being Jewish and American with Saffron [...]

    Episode #37: Shalom Y’all! With Ann Zivitz Kientz of the Institute of Southern Jewish Life and JWT Artistic Director Ronda

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 23:30


    JWT is heading South to...THE SOUTH! On today's episode, we speak with Ann Zivitz Kientz, Director of Cultural Programming at The Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL). Ann and Jewish Women's Theatre have been hard at work putting together an incredible tour of six states in the Southern US to bring our unique theatrical [...]

    Episode #37: Shalom Y’all! With Ann Zivitz Kientz of the Institute of Southern Jewish Life and JWT Artistic Director Ronda

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 23:30


    JWT is heading South to...THE SOUTH! On today's episode, we speak with Ann Zivitz Kientz, Director of Cultural Programming at The Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL). Ann and Jewish Women's Theatre have been hard at work putting together an incredible tour of six states in the Southern US to bring our unique theatrical [...]

    Episode #36: Getting Older without Getting Old with Ruth Weisberg and Rosaline Zukerman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 19:46


    Two amazing guests from Sunday's sold-out event! USC Professor Ruth Weisberg and family law attorney Rosaline Zukerman have a lot of wisdom to offer on the subject of living deep, meaningful lives, well into their elderhood. Our November 3rd Sunday Morning at The Braid event, "Getting Older without Getting Old: Jewish Women Gracefully Ageing and [...]

    Episode #36: Getting Older without Getting Old with Ruth Weisberg and Rosaline Zukerman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 19:46


    Two amazing guests from Sunday's sold-out event! USC Professor Ruth Weisberg and family law attorney Rosaline Zukerman have a lot of wisdom to offer on the subject of living deep, meaningful lives, well into their elderhood. Our November 3rd Sunday Morning at The Braid event, "Getting Older without Getting Old: Jewish Women Gracefully Ageing and [...]

    Episode #35: Living After with Jenna Fields of Sharsheret and Cynthia Freeman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 29:15


    We are standing up to cancer during National Breast Cancer Awareness month with two very special performances of a brand new show, Living After! It is a moving, funny, and poignant collection of stories and songs that will uplift and create a conversation around this challenging subject. CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS FOR LIVING AFTER [...]

    Episode #35: Living After with Jenna Fields of Sharsheret and Cynthia Freeman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 29:15


    We are standing up to cancer during National Breast Cancer Awareness month with two very special performances of a brand new show, Living After! It is a moving, funny, and poignant collection of stories and songs that will uplift and create a conversation around this challenging subject. CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS FOR LIVING AFTER [...]

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