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Xava De Cordova engages in the multi-millennial dialectic that is the Talmud. Join her as she throws drash while trying to support her nosh as she wanders in the wilderness of the Medical Industrial Complex.

Xava De Cordova


    • May 4, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 237 EPISODES

    5 from 60 ratings Listeners of Xai, how are you? that love the show mention: jewish, queer, accessible, funny, great, love, talmud, xava and michael.


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    The Xai, how are you? podcast is an absolute gem in the podcasting world. Hosted by Xava De Cordova and Michael Davis, this show offers a unique and refreshing perspective on Jewish experience that is both enlightening and entertaining. Their dynamic and funny repartee instantly captivates listeners, making it impossible not to get hooked from the very first episode.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the wonderful chemistry between Xava and Michael. Their banter and camaraderie make for a lively and engaging listening experience. They bounce off each other effortlessly, resulting in moments of genuine laughter and amusement throughout every episode. Their friendship shines through their conversations, creating a warm atmosphere that makes listeners feel like they are part of a conversation amongst friends.

    Moreover, The Xai, how are you? podcast showcases an incredible range of Jewish experiences through its insightful discussions and interviews with fascinating guests. From personal anecdotes to deep dives into Jewish history and culture, there is something for everyone in this podcast. Each episode provides a thought-provoking exploration of various topics related to Judaism, allowing listeners to gain new perspectives and expand their understanding of the Jewish faith.

    Additionally, Michael's segment "Michael's Jewish Journey" adds an extra layer of depth to the podcast. Through sharing his own personal experiences with Judaism, he offers valuable insights into navigating one's own religious journey. This segment serves as a guiding light for individuals who may be questioning their own faith or seeking a deeper connection to their Jewish identity.

    While The Xai, how are you? podcast has so many outstanding qualities, it's hard to find any major flaws in its content or production value. However, if I were to nitpick, occasional episodes may feel slightly rushed due to time constraints. With such captivating discussions taking place during each episode, it would be fantastic to have more time dedicated to certain topics or guests.

    In conclusion, The Xai, how are you? podcast is an absolute must-listen. Xava and Michael bring a fresh, funny, and radically queer perspective to Jewish discourse that is both informative and entertaining. Their chemistry, combined with the fascinating guests they invite, creates a podcast that feels like a conversation amongst friends. Whether you're Jewish or simply curious about Judaism, this podcast will undoubtedly become a favorite in your rotation.



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    Latest episodes from Xai, how are you?

    234. What's in a name?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 33:24


    Michael brings some wisdom from Aryeh Kaplan about the ineffable name, charity, the gift of existence and kabbalah! Check out Shel Maala's New York tour here: https://bit.ly/shelmaalanyc To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    233. To the Point of Distraction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 27:07


    Xava brings some sugyes about intention and prayer that connect back to episode 228, plus why you should never hold bread and pray! Check out Torah from the Inside Out Here: http://bit.ly/torahinsideout Check out Laasok here: http://bit.ly/laasok To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    232. Squashing the Opposition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 31:02


    Michael brings us a Purim-relevant sugye on reasoning and rhetoric, full of gourds and goodies! Sign up for Torah from the Inside Out here: http://bit.ly/torahinsideout To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    231. Rich Torah, Poor Torah

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 32:47


    Xava brings a sugye on the things that can "distract" us from Torah study, which leads to a discussion on how the hell we're supposed to relate to Torah when it's being used for wicked ends. Register for Torah from the Inside Out here: http://bit.ly/torahinsideout To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    230. Public Affairs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 40:15


    What does Jewish law look like on a group scale? How do we deal with harm to the public? How do you do teshuva for the commons? Find out on this episode! Sign up for Shel Maala in Seattle at http://bit.ly/shelmaalaseattle To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    229. Can you un-Jew yourself?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 35:15


    Michael brings a bevy of texts to help answer the question: can you ever become un-Jewish? We're looking at thoughts and answers from throughout history, plus one extra special Jewish monk! Sign up for Sabbatean Heresy here: https://bit.ly/sabbateanheresy Sign up for Shel Maala in Seattle here: https://bit.ly/shelmaalaseattle To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    228. Intention vs Structure

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 28:24


    Xava brings a buffet of texts exploring intention and structure, mitzvahs, prayer, baby birds and being force fed matza. Sign up for In Every Tongue with Ada Morse here: https://bit.ly/ineverytongue To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    227. Cannibalism, Vegetarianism, and Origin of Morality

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 32:35


    Michael brings us texts that connect Yellowjackets, moral norms, aesthetic values, cannibalism and vegetarianism. Check out Shel Maala in New Haven here: https://bit.ly/beyondrepairNH and in Baltimore/DC here: https://bit.ly/ShelMaalaDMV To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    226. The Secret Jewish History of the Etrog

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 26:47


    In today's episode, Xava brings some sugyes and history about the etrog (aka the citron aka the Persian apple aka the thing that Rabbis look at with intense love and delight), and how it made its way into our sukkot ritual! Check out Shel Maala's East Coast Tour here: https://bit.ly/shelmaalaeastcoast To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    225. Brand Loyalty

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 28:00


    This time Michael is bringing us a weird, challenging little sugye about business ethics, land deals gone wrong, breakfast food preferences and going above the letter of the law. Sign up to learn with Shel Maala in Western Mass here: https://bit.ly/shelmaalamass To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    224. Get Off My Lawn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 27:38


    Xava's got a sugye about keeping your side of the street clean, zoning ordinance, Rabbinic humility and home improvement. Sign up for Shel Maala in Western Mass at https://bit.ly/shelmaalamass ! To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    223. Secret Stones and Magic Dirt

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 25:56


    Michael brings us a few sugyes about special stones, both paving and corner, in the Talmud. This leads to magic dirt and Nazis getting their faces melted off, naturally. To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    222. Protesting Exactly the Right Amount

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 35:26


    Xava brings a series of property law sugyes that tell us about how, why, and how much we should protest, halakhically speaking. Sign up for Shel Maala's Alef Bet class here: https://bit.ly/decodingalefbet, Sign up for Sand into Pearls here: https://bit.ly/sandintopearls To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    221. Mommy Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 27:47


    Michael brings us all a text about ascending and descending holiness rules, relocation, divorce, parental abandonment and taking other people's opinions too seriously. Sign up for Decoding the Alef Bet here: bit.ly/decodingalefbet To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    220. Tales of the Unbound

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 49:07


    Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp of Judaism Unbound joins us to talk about incarcerated Jews, the problems with the way we handle conversion, what's next for Judaism and how the Rabbi's themselves responded to potential converts. Check out Tales of the Unbound here: http://www.judaismunbound.com/tales, sign up for Shel Maala at Sadeh here: bit.ly/shelmaalasadeh To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    219. Everything was Beautiful

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 29:37


    Xava brings some kabbalah and xasidut about the transcendent nature of beauty, plus some Talmud and Torah that seems to contradict it by saying that beauty is basically worthless. Sign up for Trancestors and Chalices here: bit.ly/shelmaalasadeh To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

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    218. Weirdos No One Has Heard Of

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 26:17


    Michael brings a delightful obscure little Rabbi to the pod: Elijah Benamozegh! We'll learn about his universalist vision for Judaism and the strange and beautiful connections it has to other Jewish thinkers throughout the ages. Sign up for Trancestors and Chalices here: bit.ly/shelmaalasadeh To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    217. To Work, or not to Work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 25:37


    We've got grain on the brain! In honor of counting the omer, Xava brought a text about grain, strain, pain and...Torah. Let's see if the sages can find a healthy work/life balance. Sign up for Shel Maala at Sadeh in England here: bit.ly/shelmaalasadeh To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    216. Mourning and Ritual

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 21:57


    A listener wrote in asking how we can mourn the lives lost in Gaza, if kaddish can be said for them, and how to grapple with the enormity of sadness in times like this. We do our very best to give at least a little bit of an answer. Sign up for Shel Maala at Sadeh in England here: bit.ly/shelmaalasadeh To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    215. Noahide and Seek

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024 27:07


    A listener has a question about Noahidism and we've got answers! Also, the Chabad factor, alternate universes and the REAL messianic Jews. Sign up for Xava's class here: https://bit.ly/thornsinthevineyard Sign up for Shel Maala at Sadeh in England here: bit.ly/shelmaalasadeh To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    214. Wake Me Up Before You Gecko

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 23:31


    We're talking about rashes, scorpions, the Leviathan, ancient Messianic political ambitions, campus protests and the power of the small. Sign up for Shel Maala at Sadeh in England here: https://bit.ly/shelmaalasadeh To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    213. The Rabbi and the Helpful Demon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 23:30


    Xava brings a story of politically useful sinning, the Rashbi, a suspiciously convenient demon friend and a truly bizarre system of law abolishment. Sign up for her next class here: https://bit.ly/thornsinthevineyard To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    212. Smells Like Holy Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 25:30


    Michael returns us to the topic of charisma with a fascinating exploration of the holy spirit in Torah, how it appears linguistically, what kind of powers and effects it gives, and its potential pitfalls. Become a Shel Maala Member here: https://bit.ly/shelmaalajoin, Sign up for Heeling Our Soles here: https://bit.ly/heelingoursoles, Sign up for Thorns in the Vineyard here: https://bit.ly/thornsinthevineyard To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    211. Shammai Circumcision Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 25:53


    We're finally answering a listener question! In this case, what's the deal with hatafam dam brit for NB and trans folks and why does it seem like we're following Shammai when the halakaha is like Hillel?! Sign up for Heeling Our Soles here: https://bit.ly/heelingoursoles To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    210. Rizz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 16:40


    Oops! Both of us forgot who was actually supposed to prepare this episode, so enjoy this minisode about charisma, our personal issues and hints at what our next actual episode will be about. To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    209. When a Human Gives Birth to a Raven

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 59:16


    Author and scholar Rafael Neis joins us to talk about their book, "When a Human Gives Birth to a Raven: Rabbis and the Reproduction of Species", featuring a riveting discussion of furries, gender, what happens if your brother is a bird, gay demon divorce and much more! Keep up with them on insta @postrafelite and on their website at https://rachelrafaelneis.com. To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    208. Anger Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 27:41


    Michael brings a bounty of sources from Talmud to Kabbalah to Xasidut on anger and what the Rabbis say we should do about it (but often don't do themselves). To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    207. Foxy Loxy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 21:16


    Part 2 of Xava's spontaneous series on foxes! Featured are Babylonian pedagogy, greedy wolves, overzealous interpretation and selfishness in the Rabbinate. Sign up for Sacred Wiggles here: https://bit.ly/sacredwiggles To ask us questions, text or leave us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    206. Our Purims, Our Selves

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 23:19


    Michael has brought us some luscious Xasidic and Kabbalaistic wisdom on the soul, two major Jewish holidays and the extremes of human experience. Sign up for Building Our Brakhas here: bit.ly/3IsrEBj Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    205. Fox News

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 24:02


    Something's fishy as frenemy of the pod Rabbi Akiva returns with a parable about a fox...maybe the start of a fox series? We'll see! Also featuring: love of Torah and struggling with loving Judaism. Sign up for Sacred Wiggles at https://bit.ly/3IsrEBj Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    204. A Tomb with a View

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 29:23


    Michael continues his archaeology rampage with some tales and tidbits about burial practices in the first century, which sheds some light on social structures, Jewish denominations in the time and collaborative funeral cookouts. Sign up for Building Our Brakhas here: bit.ly/buildingbrakhas Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    203. Body Horror

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 26:52


    Xava brings a source sheet from friend of the pod Olivia Devorah Tucker about bodies, fluids, clay and the strange ways they mix. Sign up for Building Our Brakhas here: https://bit.ly/buildingbrakhas Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    202. Shared Sherds: a Story of Pots and Pans

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 31:49


    Michael has brought our very first archaeology episode, in which we learn about the cultural significance of frittatas in the first century CE, ceramic studio pop ups and pre-revolt material culture. Sign up for Building Our Brakhas Here: https://bit.ly/3wgc215 Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    201. Blood Stains

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 23:30


    Xava brings us a (maybe) allegorical story about conquest, revenge, bloodshed and breaking cycles of violence. Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    200. Average Joe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 26:12


    Michael brings us a sugye exploring the restrictions and stigma surrounding an "am ha'aretz", plus some historical speculation and context about how that role has shifted over time. Listen to Sam's 2023 Year in Review episode here: https://soundcloud.com/historiansplaining/2023-in-historical-context-dividing-the-harvest. Sign up for The Priests Eat at Midnight here: https://bit.ly/TPEAM Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    199. Temple OS 2: Modernity and Inspiration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 65:11


    Finally, part 2 of the TOS series is here! We're discussing the trends in computing that inspired Terry, the meaning of mysticism and the modern in spiritual thought along with friend of the pod, Sam! Sign up for The Priests Eat at Midnight here: https://bit.ly/TPEAM To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    198. Actually, Don't Rashbi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 34:01


    We all know how the story of Shimon Bar Yoxai ends, right? Right? Wrong, turns out there's agricultural infrastructure projects, moral backsliding, secret sex work detail and edible flowers left to discover. Sign up for The Priests Eat at Midnight here: https://bit.ly/TPEAM To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    197. Listener Question Double Feature

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 28:09


    Michael is bringing two tasty listener queries this week that get us talking about the first cis nonbinary person in history, as well as fairies, tree antics and the mouth in the earth. Sign up for Who Created These here: https://bit.ly/whocreatedthese To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    196. Demonic Smorgasbord

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 22:28


    Xava's brought a big long daf with 9 headed demons, bad father son relationships, arrogance, punishment, gay content and everything else you could possibly want in a few short paragraphs. Sign up for Who Created These here: https://bit.ly/whocreatedthese To ask us questions, text or leaves us a voicemail at the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 or email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    195. Kotzker? I hardly know her!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 33:43


    Continuing our theme of continuing our theme, this week Michael helps us explore the legacy, vibes and snappy one liners of the Kotzker Rebbe, a famed purveyor of misanthropy and shower thoughts. Sign up for Who Created These here: https://bit.ly/whocreatedthese Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    194. Mythical Thunderdome Buffet

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 22:10


    Michael brings some deep lore on the 4 branched shin, the new Torah, the World to Come and our eventual dinner of mythical creatures. Sign up for Divine Decay here: bit.ly/divinedecay Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    193. The Ghost of Genders Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 30:33


    Time to get down to brass tacks about reincarnation, gender ghosts, punishment for past lives and where it all comes from. Sign up for Divine Decay here: https://bit.ly/divinedecay Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    192. Intellectual Pegging

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 30:29


    Michael brings us all some theology about halos, gender roles, secret torah and the world to come. Donate to support mutual aid in Gaza here: https://bit.ly/472xmUR. Sign up for Shel Maala's Divine Decay in Portland, OR here: https://bit.ly/divinedecay Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    191. Text Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 35:24


    Xava gives a primer on mitzvot that women (supposedly) aren't obligated in and why, what even is a gender, why we get left out of the fanciest mitzvahs and whether we're okay with that. Donate to support mutual aid efforts in Gaza here: https://secure.everyaction.com/b00t33wD-EOVJ1cNTyHixg2 Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    190. I Think We're Alone Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 33:28


    Michael brings us a walk through several pages of Talmud covering gender, sex, risk, isolation and sexy ladder leaping shenanigans. Sign up for The Sheydy Bunch here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-sheydy-bunch-halloween-talmud-series-on-amulets-the-demons-next-door-tickets-686988459977 Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    189. What's up with essential dignity?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 29:36


    Xava brings in some texts and talks to explore the concept of basic dignity, honor and human rights. Sign up for CTNTC here: https://svara.org/course/trans-codex/ Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    188. Kosher-er

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 24:32


    Michael has brought a sexy Mishnah about vegetarian food, kosher restaurants, avodah zara and other hot, hot topics. Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    187. Temple OS 1: Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 36:40


    The very first episode of our Temple OS series is finally here! We'll be releasing them slowly as we get them edited over the next few months. This week we're introducing you to what the heck is TOS, who was Terry Davis, and why we decided to create this series. Check out Shel Maala's Fall offerings here: https://www.shelmaala.com/classes/fall-in-love-with-shel-maala/ Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    186. Immigration and Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 30:14


    A listener asked us: does that Talmud have anything to say about getting married for immigration or citizenship purposes? This week Xava brought us the answer (which is not legal advice but just a fun podcast episode)! Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    185. Yentl-saurus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 25:27


    Michael unearths a treasure trove of dino details from the Rabbis, plus some paleontology simps explain kashrut and a mysterious bone tunnel appears. Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

    184. Bruriah Gets Her Reputation Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 32:17


    Finally, we're covering one of the wisest and wiliest women of the Talmud, Bruriah! This week, she corrects her husband, is a paragon of learning, gets slandered and gets redeemed. Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

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