Podcast appearances and mentions of molly tolsky

Molly Tolsky is the founding editor of Hey Alma, and the editor of Kveller. She joins Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg for a conversation about digital Judaism, pop culture as Torah, and finding humor in dark spaces. Learn more about Shawn Harris's upcoming (un)course, called Dungeons & Dragons & Dreidels,  by clicking here!  It starts in just a few days (November 5, 2023), as this episode is released! Learn more about other upcoming UnYeshiva mini-courses, beginning in late November, by heading to JudaismUnbound.com/classes.Access full shownotes for this episode via this link. And if you're enjoying Judaism Unbound, please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation. Support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!

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 world as an adult - How Molly got the idea to start Hey Alma - Dealing with online backlash - Why seeing Jews judge each other is the hardest thing about her job - All about those awesome Alma Classifieds - What sparks Jewish joy for Molly     LINKS:   Hey Alma https://www.heyalma.com Hey Alma's Instagram (where you can find the Alma Classifieds!) https://www.instagram.com/hey.alma Kveller  https://www.kveller.com Kveller's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kvellercom Molly's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mollytolsky Molly's bat mitzvah https://www.instagram.com/p/CbQaVdyLuw4/ Smashing Life, my community membership club for Jewish + Jew(ish) women https://smashinglife.club/

Let’s face it: if you’re looking for a great Hanukkah movie to celebrate with this winter, you’re likely to be left out in the cold. While Christmas movies are a genre of their own, it’s hard to credibly name one Hollywood offering that could be called a Hanukkah classic. Could it be that the only "true" Hanukkah movies in existence are Adam Sandler’s animated comedy Eight Crazy Nights and lesser known cult classic The Hebrew Hammer? And, do these films actually capture how the holiday’s true origins and traditions? Could a Disney Channel original movie made for kids actually feature the most authentic cinematic representation of Hanukkah? All three of these examples are nearly twenty years old now. It’s time to confront the truth about why it’s so hard to find a decent movie about the Jewish holiday. In our latest podcast, we’ll ask founder and editor of feminist Jewish culture site Alma, Molly Tolsky, whether it will take a miracle to find an authentic cinematic representation of the Miracle of Lights.

Show 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 MentionedFrasierThe NannyBroad CityCrazy Ex-GirlfriendWebsites & Magazines MentionedKvellerJezebelBustBustleThe CutBitchAlma Pieces Mentioned“Paul Rudd Just Gave Jews the Rallying Cry We Didn't Know We Needed” by Molly Tolsky“All the Details (and Photos!) from Tiffany Haddish's Bat Mitzvah” by Emily Burack“Fran Drescher and Rachel Bloom Are Bringing ‘The Nanny' to Broadway” by Emily Burack“King Princess Is the Jewish Queer Pop Icon We've Been Waiting For” by Arielle KaplanOrganizations Mentioned70 Faces MediaUJA Federation of New YorkConnect with UsVisit heyalma.comFollow Molly TolskyTwitter: @mollytolskyInstagram:@mollytolskyWebsite: MollyTolsky.comFollow Clarissa MarksTwitter: @clarissarmarksInstagram: @clarissarmarksVisit Onwandering.co for show notes and transcriptsLike the show? Rate On Wandering 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Suggest a topic or a guest by sending an email to ClarissaRMarks@gmail.comLand AcknowledgementOn Wandering is recorded on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People past and present, and honors with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe.

Show 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 MentionedFrasierThe NannyBroad CityCrazy Ex-GirlfriendWebsites & Magazines MentionedKvellerJezebelBustBustleThe CutBitchAlma Pieces Mentioned“Paul Rudd Just Gave Jews the Rallying Cry We Didn’t Know We Needed” by Molly Tolsky“All the Details (and Photos!) from Tiffany Haddish’s Bat Mitzvah” by Emily Burack“Fran Drescher and Rachel Bloom Are Bringing ‘The Nanny’ to Broadway” by Emily Burack“King Princess Is the Jewish Queer Pop Icon We’ve Been Waiting For” by Arielle KaplanOrganizations Mentioned70 Faces MediaUJA Federation of New YorkConnect with UsVisit heyalma.comFollow Molly TolskyTwitter: @mollytolskyInstagram:@mollytolskyWebsite: MollyTolsky.comFollow Clarissa MarksTwitter: @clarissarmarksInstagram: @clarissarmarksVisit Onwandering.co for show notes and transcriptsLike the show? Rate On Wandering 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Suggest a topic or a guest by sending an email to ClarissaRMarks@gmail.comLand AcknowledgementOn Wandering is recorded on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People past and present, and honors with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe.

Featuring: 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.On today's podcast Molly shares her Jewish journey and how she was inspired to create Alma. Molly explains, “Alma offers a space for people who may not feel completely comfortable in those traditional settings” making connections to Judaism accessible to a broader audience.Alma has morphed and grown since its launch in 2017. The name Alma is a Hebrew word meaning a woman of childbearing age who has not had kids. When Alma launched, it was called a publication for “ladies with chutzpah.” It would cover everything from Jewish pop culture to what's happening in the news to personal pieces about identity, feminism, and more. Although Alma still still does all that, its more of a publication for anyone — regardless of gender — who cares about Jewish identity and culture and how they fit into everyday life (see more about Alma here). Alma's tagline is “Jewish, feminist and full of chutzpah.”Alma is an online platform that engages people in Jewish life regardless of background, knowledge or affiliation. Molly explains that online engagement is real life engagement. This is how people are doing life today. Alma provides an opportunity for people to think about their own Jewish identity. It helps people find their place in the Jewish community. Alma provides new resources to connect with Jewish life. It allows people to explore who they are and how Judaism fits into their life today. Molly is focused on growing Alma and reaching more people. She plans to continue to give voice to those who are marginalized by the Jewish community. She and the staff at Alma are conscientious of creating a platform that highlights the diversity of the Jewish community.Learn more about Alma here and become part of the community. Follow Alma on here on Facebook  and on Instagram and Twitter.Join the Alma Pals Group on Facebook for an opportunity to interact with Alma fans and be part of a dialogue on anything and everything pertinent to young Jews.Want to write for Alma? Check out Alma's guide on article submissions.Meet the first cohort of  Alma's College Writing Fellows. Email Molly Tolsky. You can read more of Molly's work at mollytolsky.com.Support the show (https://www.bridges613.org/donate)

Hear from Molly Tolsky, Founder & Editor of Alma! Alma (heyalma.com) is a Jewish culture site from 70 Faces Media. Previously the editor of Kveller, Molly holds an MFA in Fiction Writing from Sarah Lawrence College and is also senior editor of the literary journal, No Tokens. Molly discusses her career, Alma's evolution, and her learnings from working in both the Jewish and media worlds. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wethewomenmedia/support

Episode DescriptionClarissa talks with Molly Tolsky, a long-time editor of Kveller and the founding editor of Alma. Alma is a Jewish culture site that describes itself as “feminist and full chutzpah.” They talk about Molly’s creative journey, the story of how Alma came to be, and how her personal Jewish identity has been influenced by her work. The conversation starts with Molly describing Alma’s diverse audience. Note: This interview was recorded before the outbreak of COVID-19 in the United State.TV Shows MentionedFrasierThe NannyBroad CityCrazy Ex-GirlfriendWebsites & Magazines MentionedKvellerJezebelBustBustleThe CutBitchAlma Pieces Mentioned“Paul Rudd Just Gave Jews the Rallying Cry We Didn’t Know We Needed” by Molly Tolsky“All the Details (and Photos!) from Tiffany Haddish’s Bat Mitzvah” by Emily Burack“Fran Drescher and Rachel Bloom Are Bringing ‘The Nanny’ to Broadway” by Emily Burack“King Princess Is the Jewish Queer Pop Icon We’ve Been Waiting For” by Arielle KaplanOrganizations Mentioned70 Faces MediaUJA Federation of New YorkConnect with UsFind out more about Molly at MollyTolsky.comFollow Molly on InstagramFollow Molly on TwitterVisit Alma at HeyAlma.comJoin the Alma Pals Facebook GroupView the Show Notes and Transcription for This EpisodeSubscribe to Rootless Cosmos in Apple PodcastsFollow Rootless Cosmos on TwitterFollow Rootless Cosmos on InstagramLike Rootless Cosmos on FacebookDonate to Rootless CosmosSuggest a topic or a guest for an upcoming show by sending an email to RootlessCosPod@gmail.com 

Are you ready to hear from a lady with serious chutzpah? This week, we find out more than we expected about Hey Alma founder and chief editor, and we regret nothing. From Jewish or not so Jewish boyfriends to building a community of pre-parental Jewish women, Alex covers more ground than the Israelites did wandering through the desert.Follow @unkoshermarket for behind the scenes extras, or to nominate a Jew-ish tastemaker you think Alex should interview next.See what exciting things are going on at Hey Alma by following them @hey.alma or visiting heyalma.com.And keep doing jew.Support the show (http://www.unkoshermarket.com)

Molly Tolsky is the editor of Alma, a Jewish pop culture site for millennial women, but before that she was just your average shy girl at summer camp. Join us as we discuss mean girls at camp, the scandal that almost sent campers home from a water park, and much more. Don't waste a minute, take a listen!

If 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/heyalmacom/ Read Kveller here: http://kveller.com

Author: Molly TolskyTitle: The Next Carrie BethGenre: Short StoryPublication date: October 2008