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In this episode of Proclaiming Justice, Laurie Cardoza Moore speaks with journalist and legal expert Eduardo Vidal about his journey from Cuba to the U.S., his Sephardic Jewish heritage, and his dedication to upholding constitutional values. Vidal shares his insights on election integrity, the role of faith in politics, and the challenge of confronting RINOs (Republicans in Name Only). Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on preserving America's founding principles.

For many the New Year might have started with challenges, uncertainties, and fear of the future. At the same time, the public narrative is currently dominated by the confusion, deceptions, and smokescreens of politics. As you embrace the New Year with fresh intentions and resolutions, it's crucial to recognize the emotional stressors that deeply impact your physical, mental, and spiritual health. The medieval Sephardic Jewish philosopher Maimonides emphasized a holistic approach to health, integrating the physical, spiritual, and emotional dimensions of well-being. He notably highlighted chronic anger as one of the most harmful emotions. Modern science echoes these teachings, revealing a growing body of evidence that underscores the importance of managing emotions and fostering mental health for overall physical well-being. Highlights of this episode: - How emotions impact the body - Harnessing the Power of Choice - Practical Steps Toward Resilience #reinogevers #emotions #health #mindset #selfdevelopment #emotionalshifting More Information: Website: https://reinogevers.com/ Social Media: Facebook Youtube Instagram LinkedIn

Join us as we step into the dazzling world of Sephardic Jewry during the Golden Age; an era of tolerance and thriving creativity. Meet legendary figures like Shmuel HaNagid, Moses de Leon, and Maimonides, whose groundbreaking works - along with the rich cultural exchange between Jews and Muslims - sparked the remarkable flourishing of Sephardic Jewish civilization. Who were these Sephardic Jewish superheroes? How did the Golden Age inspire Jews centuries after the collapse of Jewish life in Iberia? And how “Golden” was the Golden Age?Links for Additional Reading:The Ornament of the World: How Muslims, Jews and Christians Created a Culture of Tolerance in Medieval Spain, Maria Rosa Menocal, PBS SeriesUnder Crescent and Cross: The Jews in the Middle Ages, Mark R. CohenHebrew Poets in Old Spain, Hillel Halkin, Commentary, July/August 2007 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview starts at 4:03. Bestselling fantasy author Leigh Bardugo ("Shadow and Bone") discusses her new novel, “The Familiar,” with faculty member Canan Bolel in this December 8, 2024, conversation at the University of Washington. In the novel, Bardugo follows the struggles of a “converso” heroine — from a family forced to convert to Christianity and keep its Jewish heritage secret in 16th-century Spain — who draws magic from her family's secret language, Ladino, and the refranes (sayings) that preserve Sephardic Jewish wit and wisdom across time. In the conversation, Bardguo discusses what drew her to this story and setting, how she wove Ladino into her narrative, the family history that inspired her, and the collaboration with Bolel that led to the selection of refranes included in the book.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo chats with Zibby about THE FAMILIAR, a spellbinding, lush, richly imagined novel set in the Spanish Golden Age that follows Lucia, a servant with miraculous abilities who becomes entangled in the political and religious turmoil of King Philip II's court. Leigh discusses how this story, inspired by her own Sephardic Jewish heritage, weaves themes of ambition, identity, and survival. She also talks about her journey as a writer, from finding solace in science fiction as a child to overcoming personal and professional hurdles to pen her debut novel.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/49ctW43Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Hélène Jawhara Piñer, Gourmand World Cookbook Award-winning author of Sephardi: Cooking the History, comes a collection of 125 meticulously crafted recipes showcasing the enduring flavors that define Sephardic culinary heritage. Matzah and Flour: Recipes from the History of the Sephardic Jews (Cherry Orchard Books, 2024) offers a tantalizing exploration of the central role of matzah and flour in Sephardic cuisine. Journey through centuries of tradition as flour, from various grains like chickpea, corn, and barley, intertwines with cultural narratives and religious observance. Delve into the symbolism of matzah, from its origins in the Exodus story to its embodiment of resilience and identity. Each of this cookbook's thoughtfully prepared recipes is a testament to the transformative power of flour in Sephardic culinary heritage. From savory delicacies to sweet delights, these timeless flavors have sustained Sephardic families through history. Matzah and Flour is a celebration of tradition, history, and the enduring legacy of Sephardic Jewish cuisine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

From Hélène Jawhara Piñer, Gourmand World Cookbook Award-winning author of Sephardi: Cooking the History, comes a collection of 125 meticulously crafted recipes showcasing the enduring flavors that define Sephardic culinary heritage. Matzah and Flour: Recipes from the History of the Sephardic Jews (Cherry Orchard Books, 2024) offers a tantalizing exploration of the central role of matzah and flour in Sephardic cuisine. Journey through centuries of tradition as flour, from various grains like chickpea, corn, and barley, intertwines with cultural narratives and religious observance. Delve into the symbolism of matzah, from its origins in the Exodus story to its embodiment of resilience and identity. Each of this cookbook's thoughtfully prepared recipes is a testament to the transformative power of flour in Sephardic culinary heritage. From savory delicacies to sweet delights, these timeless flavors have sustained Sephardic families through history. Matzah and Flour is a celebration of tradition, history, and the enduring legacy of Sephardic Jewish cuisine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

From Hélène Jawhara Piñer, Gourmand World Cookbook Award-winning author of Sephardi: Cooking the History, comes a collection of 125 meticulously crafted recipes showcasing the enduring flavors that define Sephardic culinary heritage. Matzah and Flour: Recipes from the History of the Sephardic Jews (Cherry Orchard Books, 2024) offers a tantalizing exploration of the central role of matzah and flour in Sephardic cuisine. Journey through centuries of tradition as flour, from various grains like chickpea, corn, and barley, intertwines with cultural narratives and religious observance. Delve into the symbolism of matzah, from its origins in the Exodus story to its embodiment of resilience and identity. Each of this cookbook's thoughtfully prepared recipes is a testament to the transformative power of flour in Sephardic culinary heritage. From savory delicacies to sweet delights, these timeless flavors have sustained Sephardic families through history. Matzah and Flour is a celebration of tradition, history, and the enduring legacy of Sephardic Jewish cuisine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/food

From Hélène Jawhara Piñer, Gourmand World Cookbook Award-winning author of Sephardi: Cooking the History, comes a collection of 125 meticulously crafted recipes showcasing the enduring flavors that define Sephardic culinary heritage. Matzah and Flour: Recipes from the History of the Sephardic Jews (Cherry Orchard Books, 2024) offers a tantalizing exploration of the central role of matzah and flour in Sephardic cuisine. Journey through centuries of tradition as flour, from various grains like chickpea, corn, and barley, intertwines with cultural narratives and religious observance. Delve into the symbolism of matzah, from its origins in the Exodus story to its embodiment of resilience and identity. Each of this cookbook's thoughtfully prepared recipes is a testament to the transformative power of flour in Sephardic culinary heritage. From savory delicacies to sweet delights, these timeless flavors have sustained Sephardic families through history. Matzah and Flour is a celebration of tradition, history, and the enduring legacy of Sephardic Jewish cuisine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychic medium & Curandera Carolina Gutierrez has been hearing her spirits since the age of 4, Carolina believes in living a grounded life that is lead by spirit. She guides clients and business owners alike on the importance of intuition first, challenging you to think about work and life from the inside out. Her mission is to help people reconnect to their own internal guidance by building their intuition and trusting themselves  to live their life's purpose.In this episode, Carolina shares her personal journey as a Medium and Curandera and we have a chat that flows through several areas of spirituality and practices! By the end of the episode, here are a few of the things you'll learn:-What is the ONE THING you can start doing right now to supercharge your practices?-What is the difference between Manifesting the Life you want and Living your Life's Purpose? -What is your Spirit Court and how can they help you?-How can you start working with your ancestors right away-How and why should you be bringing your spiritual practices into your daily life? Show notes:curandera   [koo-rahn-de-rah], nounSpanish. a female folk healer or medicine woman who uses herbs or psychoactive plants, magic, and spiritualism to treat illness, induce visions, impart traditional wisdom, etc.; a female shamanMeet Carolina Gutierrez:As a medium that has been hearing her spirits since the age of 4, Carolina believes in living a grounded life that is lead by spirit. She guides clients and business owners alike on the importance of intuition first, challenging you to think about work and life from the inside out. Carolina is a psychic medium that practices in an evidentiary way. Formally educated in social work, she is  registered with The Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers. As a counsellor & hypnotherapist in private practice for more then two decades; Carolina's relationship with her spirits is at the core of how she serves. Carolina also a consulting medium with Consejo Cultural Yoruba en Canada. Her spiritual practices and ancestral roots combine her Indigenous, West African, Sephardic Jewish and Southern Eurpoean Catholic heritage which weave the thread of her magic.Her mission is to help people reconnect to their own internal guidance by building their intuition and trusting themselves  to live their life's purpose. Leading with spirit, compassion and warmth, Carolina offers a familiar and welcoming touch when working with a diverse set of clientele.Connect with Carolina Gutierrez:https://curandera.ca/https://www.instagram.com/curandera.caI want o hear from YOU! Share your story of a sign or communication you received from a loved one on the other side and YOU might even be featured in an upcoming episode of Spirit Speakeasy. Call now: 305-928-LOVE that's 305-928-5683Get Joy's Free "Sign Magnet" 3 Day Mini Course HERE https://www.joyfulmedium.com/sign-magnetJoy's Website: www.joyfulmedium.comInstagram: @JoyfulMediumTikTok: @JoyfulMediumFacebook: @JoyfulMediumFacebook Group: Joy's Soul SpaYouTube: Psychic Medium Joy Giovanni

Hadar Cohen shares her deep connection to her Middle Eastern Jewish ancestry and the intertwining of mysticism and activism in her work. She discusses the complexity of her Arab Jewish identity and the impact of colonialism on the narrative of Arab Jews. Hadar also delves into the weaponization of trauma and the need for a multi-religious, secular society in a free Palestine. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the concept of Zionism, the intersection of science and spirituality and her Jewish Mysticism School. Hadar is an Arab Jewish scholar, mystic and artist. She teaches spirituality and Jewish mysticism at Malchut, a mystical school teaching direct experience of God. She was born and raised in a Sephardic Jewish home in Jerusalem, a city she is still lovingly devoted to. Her ancestral roots span the Middle East, from 10 generations in Jerusalem and with additional lineage roots in Syria, Kurdistan, Iraq and Iran. Throughout her life she has traveled between Jerusalem and the US, bridging the Levant with the West. Connect with Hadar's writings on Substack. Topics: 00:00 - Introduction 02:52 - Ancestral Lineage 10:04 - Arab Judaism 17:42 - Colonialism and Spiritual Division 21:15 - Zionist, Trauma, and the Empire Mind Virus 30:01 - Vision for a Secular Multi-religious Palestine 33:49 - Science and Spiritually in Arab Culture 40:28 - Modernity and Religion 49:51 - Malchut Mysticism school 55:37 - Upcoming Retreats Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member

Just hours before Hamas' attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023 the Israeli film star Swell Ariel Or was in Canada as the guest of honour at an Israel Bonds fundraiser. The twenty-something actor was fresh off her breakout role in the Israeli historical family saga “The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem” which aired on Netflix in 2022. She portrayed Luna Ermoza, the fashion-designer daughter of a Sephardic Jewish family living in pre-1948 Jerusalem. The actor did a sit down interview with The CJN Daily while she was in Toronto, although neither she or we could have predicted that the world would change just hours after her Canadian appearance. Post Oct. 7., Or immediately threw herself into volunteering to help Israeli soldiers. However, recently she's been back on set again with one of the producers of “Beauty Queen”, but it's not Season 3. This new series will be called “Handles”–about survivors of Oct. 7. With tonight being the eve of Jerusalem Day, or Yom Yerushalayim—a national holiday in Israel celebrating the country's recapturing of the Old City of Jerusalem during the Six-Day War in 1967—we're now bringing you this interview with Or, in which she discusses what it was like filming Beauty Queen and why she moved to Hollywood, as well as a follow-up interview conducted after the life-changing events of Oct. 7. What we talked about: Follow Swell Ariel Or's personal Instagram account. Learn more about the actor's Israel Reservist Fund to reimburse Israelis who flew home to fight after Oct. 7. It is no longer accepting donations. Read why Ellin's interview with Swell Ariel Or marked a turning point in her life, in The CJN. Watch “The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem” on Netflix. Credits: The CJN Daily is written and hosted by Ellin Bessner (@ebessner on Twitter). Zachary Kauffman is the producer. Michael Fraiman is the executive producer. Our theme music is by Dov Beck-Levine. We're a member of The CJN Podcast Network. To subscribe to this podcast, please watch this video. Donate to The CJN and receive a charitable tax receipt by clicking here. Hear why The CJN is important to me.

In the final installment of my interview with generous and prolific writing goddess Sari Botton (she publishes Oldster Magazine, Memoir Land, and Adventures in Journalism on Substack, authored And You May Find Yourself: Confessions of a Late-Blooming Gen X Weirdo, Goodbye to All That, and Never Can Say Goodbye, and was the essays editor at Longreads), we talk about what's coming up next for her, as well as her favorite shows, books, songs, time, and food. - What projects she's dreaming about creating next - The two things she knows she needs to shift (including a great tip for folks with Sephardic Jewish heritage!) - Plus, Sari's favorite show, the last book she devoured, her go-to karaoke song, and her ideal dinner (hint: it's shellfish heavy) If you want to hear these interviews in one, ad-free episode, become a paid subscriber at katehanley.substack.com. Full show notes available there, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on 'Radio Architecture', Ilana's special guest is Nela Trifkovic. Nela is a Bosnian-Australian musician and performance maker with 25 years of practice in music and theatre. She studied music composition, piano, voice and performance making at WAAPA, and VCA, where she completed doctoral studies in 2013. Since then, her main project has been as the artistic director, composer, arranger, and singer in the ensemble SARAY Iluminado performing Balkan and Sephardic Jewish folk music and original composition. Nela and the ensemble have performed extensively nationally at festivals and venues such as The Mona Foma, The Melbourne Recital Centre, Cygnet Folk Festival and FOJAM. In 2019, a trio version of the ensemble made a European Debut at the Folk Music circuit in Italy. She has performed, composed and presented academically in Europe, Asia, Australia and USA.

In this episode from the beautiful Lisbon, Portugal, I get to sit down with Maya Dori, a sought after Lawyer with a PhD in economics and business administration, for an intimate and candid conversation about the role of women in business and so much more! Maya Dori is an S&P 500  business development expert, an economist and a lawyer specializing  in commercial and immigration Laws. Maya helped establish the Spanish citizenship immigration law for Sephardic Jewish descendants, allowing them  to receive their birthrights, on behalf of their Sephardic families who fled Spain more than 500 years ago! Together we discussed:The meaning of a “slasher”The key to successBeing okay with not knowing what's aheadWomen in masculine (business) worldRole ModelsThe advantages and disadvantages women have in the workplaceKnowing your strengthsSign up to Noa's NEW 360 Wellness course and receive a 15% coupon code when you mention Raising the New Earth Podcast! Click the link here: https://naturallynoa.com/coursesWe thrive in community - and we'd love you to be part of ours!Join the conversation @raisingthenewearth on IG , YouTube- or all other podcast platforms and learn more at www.raisingthenewearth.comDISCLAIMER: By watching/listening to this post including but not limited to video, text, reel, audio, (“Post”) you understand and agree to the following: This Post is for General information purposes ONLY. We are not liable for any loss, death, property damage, or bodily injury, based on your use or interpretation of the information in this Post. This Post should not be construed as a promise of benefits, a claim of cures, or a guarantee of results to be achieved.

Zibby welcomes back Jordan Salama to discuss STRANGER IN THE DESERT, an incredible travel memoir of his epic quest through the Argentina Andes in search of a heritage that spans hemispheres, from the Jewish Levant to the old trade routes of South America. Salama reveals the discovery that inspired this book: a family history document hidden in his grandfather's basement with 500 years of his Sephardic Jewish heritage and his ancestor's journey across Argentina. He talks about his search for long-lost relatives and then discusses themes of identity, migration, and navigating multiple cultural identities.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3UIfXOsShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Sunday School in Nashville to Sunday dinner at Granny's, my family bushogged our way towards a cohesive religious identity. Even as my mother was returning to the faith of her childhood, my father was moving further away from his, and towards an unlikely home — The American Society of Friends. Introducing a third faith in our household seemed to solidify our identity, rather than shatter it, and my brother and I were quick to absorb the tenets of our father's new faith, a chance we got every summer, for a few years, when we attended SAYMA – the Southern Appalachian Yearly Meeting, including a short stint in Quaker youth group. Still, as much as Quaker ideals of compassion, equality, love, and simplicity lined up with our own Jewish and family values, my mother was deeply uncomfortable with the idea of our being both, and she dearly wanted us to be Jewish. But towards the end of her life, having lived her own experience and used it in turn to counsel dozens of young interfaith couples, she changed her tune...slightly.Special thanks this episode to Jacob's Ladder, for use of their original music in Chapter 7: Back & Forth. Check out all of their music on their website!Jacob's Ladder is an internationally touring band seeking to push the boundaries of contemporary Jewish music and traditional American Roots music through Jewish communal singing and prayer. In melding these two musical worlds, they tell their story through Eastern European Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jewish traditions, but also through their American heritage and its influence on their unique musical style.72 Miles features the stories of three separate interfaith Jewish families–two real, one not, and one mine. Together, they trace 150 years of Kentucky history, with experiences that resonate today—about being Jewish in America, about being Jewish and southern at the same time. About being Jewish, being interfaith, and the blending of the two. So strap in, and take a ride with me, up and down I65, or back and forth on the L&N Railroad. In the end the when and the who don't make as much difference and you might think. But the where sure does. My name is Nathan Jordan Vaughan. It's 72 Miles til Kentucky. Let's get moving.72 Miles Til Kentucky was written and produced by Nathan J. Vaughan. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Lofi Girl. Curricular components for each episodes are available on the show's website.You can learn more about me and any of my work on my website, www.nathanjvaughan.com.Subscribe to my regular Torah podcast, Modern Torah anywhere you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening.

Sarah Abrevaya Stein presents her History Unclassified piece "Eating on the Ground: Picnicking at the End of Empire" on the picnicking practices of Sephardic Jewish communities in the late Ottoman Empire. Then History in Focus producers take you around the bustling corridors of this year's American Historical Association annual meeting in San Francisco.

✨✨Welcome to Season 5! ✨✨ Written with so much heart, this middle grade novel, Across So Many Seas, spans more than 500 years and follows four girls from generations of Sephardic Jewish families. Incredibly woven together, each girl's story is part of hundreds of years of family history, heartbreak, and so, so much love. Transcript here

Ruth Behar is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new middle grade novel called Across So Many Seas. She discusses how the novel follows four girls across different time periods as their stories interconnect. Ruth shares that she enjoyed the challenge of writing multiple character perspectives and wanted to write a story where all the pieces come together at the end. She and the host discuss the importance of family history and sparking conversations with kids about where their ancestors came from. Ruth also shares details about the Sephardic Jewish culture and history. The conversation provides ideas for how families can read the book together and discuss big topics like refugees and cultural identities. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Peek behind the curtain of history as our Producer, Patrick, rejoins us and gets to lean into his New York City tour guide roots, as he joins me in painting a vivid portrait of Emma Lazarus, the illustrious American author whose words on the Statue of Liberty have become a national treasure. Our conversation travels through the corridors of her life, from her New York roots and Sephardic Jewish heritage to her poignant poetry that speaks volumes about America's soul. We promise you'll leave this episode with a newfound appreciation for Lazarus's influence on our nation's narrative, especially in the realm of immigration discourse.Step into the world of 19th-century artistic salons and witness the birth of celebrity culture among poets and intellectuals of the age. We'll explore how Lazarus's literary prowess was nurtured in such a vibrant environment, leading to her engagement with social issues and activism that still echo today. Finally, we draw captivating parallels between historical events and their reinterpretation in modern media. From the emotional impact of immigrants laying eyes on Lady Liberty for the first time, to the transformation of the iconic words in the Wolfenstein video game series, we traverse not just the life of Emma Lazarus but also the shifting sands of symbolism she helped shape. So, join us for this tapestry of tales and take a step back in time to appreciate the enduring spirit that these icons represent.TopDogTours TopDogTours is your walking tour company. Available in New York, Philly, Boston, & Toronto!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

In the final installment of my interview with generous and prolific writing goddess Sari Botton (she publishes Oldster Magazine, Memoir Land, and Adventures in Journalism on Substack, authored And You May Find Yourself: Confessions of a Late-Blooming Gen X Weirdo, Goodbye to All That, and Never Can Say Goodbye, and was the essays editor at Longreads), we talk about what's coming up next for her, as well as her favorite shows, books, songs, time, and food. - What projects she's dreaming about creating next - The two things she knows she needs to shift (including a great tip for folks with Sephardic Jewish heritage!) - Plus, Sari's favorite show, the last book she devoured, her go-to karaoke song, and her ideal dinner (hint: it's shellfish heavy) If you want to hear these interviews in one, ad-free episode, become a paid subscriber at katehanley.substack.com (and get lots of other perks, too). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lily Henley is a vocalist and fiddle player who performs songs in Ladino, a language of the Sephardic Jewish people. She's playing Thursday, Sept. 28 at Community College of Rhode Island. Artscape producer James Baumgartner talked with her about her music.

Lily Henley is a vocalist and fiddle player who performs songs in Ladino, a language of the Sephardic Jewish people. She's playing Thursday, Sept. 28 at Community College of Rhode Island. Artscape producer James Baumgartner talked with her about her music.

Martin Salama is a life coach and author rooted in Brooklyn, New York. In this episode we discuss: • his deep roots in the Sephardic Jewish community of NY • unique circumstances that taught him to love cooking • his parents' model of being community-oriented Connect with Martin: https://read.homelifedesignlab.com/p/rooted-serve-community-martin-salama Learn more & join the newsletter: https://homelifedesignlab.com/ Sign up to be a premium subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hfei/subscribe Follow on social: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homelifedesignlab/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@homelifedesignlab • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn-h18cpfurJ29kt6Yuly_Q

Elizabeth Graver is the author of five novels, including Kantika, which was inspired by her grandmother, Rebecca née Cohen Baruch Levy, who was born into a Sephardic Jewish family in Istanbul, and whose life journey took her to Spain, Cuba and New York. Her fourth novel, The End of the Point, was long-listed for the 2013 National Book Award in Fiction and selected as a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. Her other novels are Awake, The Honey Thief, and Unravelling. Her story collection, Have You Seen Me?, won the 1991 Drue Heinz Literature Prize. Her work has been anthologized in Best American Short Stories, Prize Stories: The O. Henry Awards, The Pushcart Prize Anthology, and Best American Essays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Savage visits the spiritual, the philosophical, and the political in his signature stream of consciousness audiences have come to know and love. First, hear Savage react to the latest news of the day. While France burns, a Muslim Imam tells the SHOCKING truth about mass immigration in Europe. Savage examines how the radical Left has brought us hate and war and how Biden is ushering the death of the West. He discusses the wisdom of 12th century Sephardic Jewish philosopher Maimonides. Hear how a Rabbi told Savage that he may have a connection to Maimonides. Savage reveals more details about his monumental collection that is being immortalized by a prominent research university. Weaving between the scientific and the spiritual, Savage examines existential questions such as: Does karma matter? Why do mosquitos exist? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First pages are impossible… so we're hearing from authors about how they got them right. In this episode, Elizabeth Graver discusses the first pages of her most recent novel, Kantika, and how she learned to trust the reader in order to take chances with her use of language, narrative voice, and her own special blend of fiction and family history. Graver's first pages can be found here.Help local bookstores and our authors by buying this book on Bookshop.Click here for the video version of this interview.The above link will be available for 48 hours. Missed it? The podcast version is always available, both here and on your favorite podcast platform.Clips of Graver's grandmother's voice (or other ways writers can use material otherwise cut from a book)Elizabeth Graver's fifth novel, Kantika (Metropolitan Books/Holt, 2023), was inspired by the tumultuous life journey of her grandmother who was born into a Sephardic Jewish family in Istanbul. Her fourth novel, The End of the Point, was long-listed for the 2013 National Book Award in Fiction and selected as a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. Her other novels are Awake, The Honey Thief, and Unravelling. Her story collection, Have You Seen Me?, won the 1991 Drue Heinz Literature Prize. Her work has been anthologized in Best American Short Stories, Prize Stories: The O. Henry Awards, The Pushcart Prize Anthology, and Best American Essays. The mother of two daughters, she teaches at Boston College.Thank you for reading The 7am Novelist. This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 7amnovelist.substack.com

We have an interesting “this day in legal history” for today – its Benjamin Cardozo's birthday. If he were alive today he'd be 153 years old and thus very dead. Who is he? Well…Benjamin Cardozo, born on May 24, 1870, in New York City, was an influential associate justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1932 to 1938. He was known for his creative approach to common-law judging and legal essay writing, which played a significant role in modernizing legal principles and promoting greater involvement with public policy in American appellate judging. While generally considered a liberal, Cardozo's focus was more on the nature of the judicial process than ideology. His most notable contributions were made during his time on the New York Court of Appeals, where he served from 1914 to 1932, including as chief judge from 1926. Cardozo came from a distinguished Sephardic Jewish family and had a stellar personal reputation. As a lawyer, he achieved great success in the courtroom despite his reserved demeanor. Cardozo's decisions in landmark cases such as MacPherson v. Buick Motor Company (1916) and Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad Co. (1928) reshaped legal concepts in the United States. In 1932, he was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Herbert Hoover. During the New Deal era, Cardozo generally aligned with liberal justices and wrote significant opinions, including the majority opinion in Helvering v. Davis (1937), upholding the Social Security program. His ruling in Palko v. Connecticut (1937) introduced a test for incorporating provisions of the Bill of Rights into state law, which remained in use until 1969. Cardozo's jurisprudential work, particularly his book "The Nature of the Judicial Process" (1921), and his involvement with the American Law Institute further solidify his lasting impact on American law. Benjamin Cardozo's contributions as a jurist continue to shape legal thinking and practice to this day.Jabari Wamble, a federal prosecutor and nominee for a federal trial court judge in the District of Kansas, has requested the White House to withdraw his nomination. In a letter to President Joe Biden, Wamble cited his decision to continue his work at the United States Attorney's Office in the District of Kansas. Initially nominated for a seat on the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit last year, Wamble did not receive a hearing or a rating from the American Bar Association (ABA), which is customary for federal judicial nominees. Subsequently, Biden nominated him for the trial court judgeship in February, but his confirmation process once again stalled without a hearing. The ABA has not yet rated Wamble's qualifications for the district court position. It was anticipated that he would receive a "not qualified" rating from the ABA. This withdrawal follows another recent withdrawal by Michael Delaney, who asked to withdraw his nomination for a judge on the First Circuit due to bipartisan concerns surrounding his prior representation in a sex assault litigation case.US District Court Nominee Wamble Withdraws from Consideration (1)Chief Justice John Roberts has expressed his commitment to upholding the highest standards of conduct in the Supreme Court. Speaking at an awards ceremony hosted by the American Law Institute, Roberts assured the public and Congress of his dedication to maintaining the court's integrity. He acknowledged the ongoing scrutiny faced by some justices and emphasized the court's efforts to explore practical measures to ensure ethical standards. Roberts's comments come as Congress investigates the conduct of Justice Clarence Thomas and considers legislation for a code of conduct for the high court. The court has recently faced ethical controversies, including questions surrounding vacations and benefits received by Thomas from a Republican donor and his involvement in cases related to the January 6 Capitol attack. Calls for a binding code of conduct for the Supreme Court have been amplified by these controversies. Despite the challenges, Roberts has remained mostly silent, declining to testify on ethics reform and attaching a statement signed by all nine justices that reiterates the court's existing ethics practices. Roberts also mentioned the difficulties faced by the court, such as protests outside the homes of justices and the need for round-the-clock marshal protection. The Supreme Court has undergone significant changes with the appointment of three conservative justices under former President Donald Trump, leading to key decisions on abortion rights, gun regulations, religious rights, and federal regulatory power. Roberts, who has occasionally sought to slow down the pace of change, voiced his unsuccessful dissent in last year's abortion case. The court is nearing the end of its current term, with pending decisions on various important issues. Liberal Justice Elena Kagan presented an award to Roberts, highlighting their disagreements but also acknowledging his judicial craftsmanship. So, uh, are your concerns allayed? Chief Justice Roberts Says He's Committed to Highest StandardsReps. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) and Mike Carey (R-Ohio) have introduced the Simplify Automatic Filing Extensions Act, a bipartisan proposal aimed at helping taxpayers qualify for extensions on their federal tax returns. The bill seeks to change the rules regarding tax return deadlines, allowing taxpayers to make a payment of 125% of their prior year's tax liability to qualify for a six-month extension. Currently, taxpayers requesting an extension must estimate and make a payment based on their current year's tax liability. The lawmakers argue that simplifying the process will reduce stress, improve taxpayer compliance, and allow the government to continue providing essential services. The proposal has garnered support from the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.Bipartisan House Pair Introduces New Tax Return Extension BillThe U.S. Supreme Court is expected to make a ruling by the end of June on whether colleges and universities can continue to consider race in their admissions decisions, known as affirmative action. Affirmative action refers to policies aimed at increasing the representation of minority students, such as Black and Hispanic individuals, on campuses. Many selective schools take race into consideration as part of a holistic review process that considers various factors. The litigation before the Supreme Court involves two cases brought by Students for Fair Admissions, challenging the admissions policies of Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. The court's conservative majority has expressed skepticism about the role of race in admissions, leading legal analysts to anticipate a ruling against the schools. If the court were to ban affirmative action, colleges and universities would need to find alternative ways to promote diversity in their student populations, as eliminating race-conscious admissions could result in fewer minority students on campuses. The possible outcomes include maintaining the current system, eliminating affirmative action entirely, or establishing more stringent limits on the practice.Explainer: What happens if the Supreme Court bans affirmative action? | ReutersU.S. Supreme Court conservatives lean against race-conscious student admissions | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Seattle has the third largest Sephardic Jewish population in the U.S. A recent symposium at the University of Washington, “Muestros Artistas," featured six Sephardic artists — a mix of musicians, writers, and painters from across the country.

In 1636, the Sephardic Jewish community in Amsterdam was embroiled in a heated debate over the fate of their converso relatives residing as Christians in Spain and Portugal. Would those who refuse to emigrate to reembrace Judaism be denied entry into the World to Come? In this class, we will explore the rich tapestry of sources both sides invoked during this intriguing chapter in Jewish history. We will delve into the arguments presented by both sides, gaining insights into the religious and social complexities that confronted Sephardic Jewry during this period.  The Fate of the Marranos

Today's Sephardic Jewish community has its roots in Spain and Portugal. The Hispanic Jews lived for many centuries in those countries but faced increasing persecution in the 13th and 15th Centuries. Many were forced to convert to Christianity, but some secretly continued their Jewish faith and practices. In 1478, the Spanish Christian royalty created the Inquisition, a series of trials aimed at identifying those who had not converted. Food and methods of food preparation are frequently cited as evidence against Jewish people in Spanish Inquisition trial records. Ultimately the Jews were expelled from Spain and they fled to other countries. This was the beginning of a diaspora which carried its Spanish food traditions with it. Ruth Alexander meets three women who have published Sephardic cookbooks reflecting on this turbulent past. Hélène Jawhara Piñer is a French historian and chef, she studied Spanish Inquisition trial records for her book Sephardi: Cooking the History. Stella Hanan Cohen lives in Zimbabwe; in her book Stella's Sephardic Table she records the cuisine of the Sephardic community that settled on the island of Rhodes, now part of Greece. Genie Milgrom was born in Cuba and lives in Florida in the United States, she found handwritten recipes that had been passed down by generations of women in her family, which she published as ‘The Recipes of My 15 Grandmothers'. Presenter: Ruth Alexander Producer: Beatrice Pickup (Photo: A dish of swiss chard and chickpeas cooked by Ruth Alexander. Credit: BBC)

Narrator Edoardo Ballerini immerses listeners in a lost world with André Aciman's 1996 memoir. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Alan Minskoff discuss how Ballerini brings this memoir of Aciman's boyhood to life. The author longs for his home in cosmopolitan Alexandria, Egypt, and Ballerini masterfully portrays the characters, especially his quirky grandmothers, and ensures the other members of his lively Sephardic Jewish family come through vividly. A classic story of a family who lost everything in the fraught years after 1956, when President Nasser expelled English and French nationals and Jews from their homes in Egypt. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Macmillan Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Listen to AudioFile's fourth season of Audiobook Break, featuring the Japanese American Civil Liberties Collection. Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE AUDIO, dedicated to producing top-quality fiction and nonfiction audiobooks written and read by the best in the business. Visit penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/audiofile now to start listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode host Dustin Plantholt speaks to Rabbi Elie Abadie, MD, spiritual leader, renowned international lecturer, gastroenterologist, husband and beloved father and grandfather about what it means to truly embrace diversity and how to balance our many roles in life. This is really a conversation on how to have a beautiful life, and if anyone is qualified to summarize such a topic, it's Rabbi Elie.  Although he knew he wanted to be a doctor by age five, because in the Sephardic Jewish tradition it is common to have a dual career of both rabbi and any other profession, Rabbi Elie first became a spiritual leader. It was perhaps a normal course, having begun studying the Torah at age three at his father's knee and moving on to memorizing the Bible by age 15 or 16. Born in Lebanon, raised Mexico, he moved in the United States to study medicine at 18 to fulfil his dream of being a physician.   Rabbi Elie credits the rich two-thousand-year-old Jewish traditions of both serving humanity and God with helping him to find balance. In his tradition, rabbis are obligated to get married and have children. It's a religious imperative. Otherwise, how would a rabbi be able to effectively help other families in the community with marital and child-rearing issues? His wife is a “helpmate” as the Bible says, and as such plays an equal role in working and raising children. Children grow up helping in the congregation, observing their parents, and entertaining guests in the home. In this simple way, they grow up valuing their parents' interactions with society at large.  It is this fellowship that can break down walls that divide human beings. And this is precisely why Rabbi Elie and his wife chose in 2020 to move to the United Arab Emirates. He's lived in many countries, speaks seven languages, and has never felt more welcome anywhere. Incredible, considering he's still somewhat of an anomaly—a Jewish rabbi living in a country where there are almost no Jews.   It was an easy transition for him to move from New York City to Dubai, both international mega-cities. He points out that Dubai is amazingly clean. There are no homeless people in the streets. There is no hateful speech. No disrespect. There is no crime—that was the shock.  But it's not the pretty things that he loves about the UAE. It's the fact that it is a country where elders are respected; tradition is revered. All religions and races are respected. God is lived. All of this brings stability to the country, its communities, and families. “It's important to live in a society that you know you are respected, and you are expected to respect others…It's a society that lives in peace.”  So, how does he help others to embrace unity? It's not about changing how people feel, or even their opinions. It's really a matter of respect. If we can learn to respect others, we can move on to seeing the beauty in other traditions and appreciate the differences not just tolerate them.   His parting blessing is a plea to recognize that all humans are created equal, by one Creator. If we accept that, we can work together for the good of one another and the planet.  To discover more from Life's Tough Media's expansive collection of inspiring podcasts and services, follow our social media @LifesToughMedia and visit www.lifestough.com. 

Today's delightful interview was with Rabbi Adrian Bernal. Dr. Adrian Bernal is a Sephardic Jewish believer. He holds a Bachelor of Biblical Studies with a major in Biblical linguistics,  a Master's of Theological Studies with a major in Biblical Counseling and minor in Jewish Studies, and a Doctor of Ministry with a major in Jewish Studies. Over the past 29 years he has led congregations in Hawaii, Wyoming, Idaho, and Alaska. He has been involved with the Messianic Movement since 1987 and has a passion for the lost. He enjoys teaching the Jewish Roots of the faith to the Church. He has also developed curriculum for the class and is currently writing commentaries on 1 and 2 Timothy. He is the senior rabbi for Beth Yeshua Messianic Synagogue in Coral Springs, Florida. In his spare time he is a golf teaching professional with the United States Golf Teachers Federation and was ranked the top 100 golf teaching professionals for the 2020/2021 season. He enjoys spending time fishing and kayaking with his wife and they make their home in Margate, FL.

Seattle's vibrant Sephardic Jewish community is recognized around the world. One of its hallmarks is the Ladino language, which at one time was spoken by more than 500,000 Jews. But time has taken its toll on this language, which originated in Spain and spread through the diaspora after the Jews were expelled in 1492. The last generation to speak Ladino at home was born before the 1940s. As native Ladino speakers age, this podcast series is designed to research and preserve the special Ladino “refranes” so that they live on forever. These poetic folk sayings are used in casual conversation to offer explanations, similar to English idioms or proverbs. Please listen, learn, and enjoy.

Singer-songwriter and fiddler Lily Henley has a new album like no other: On 'Oras Dezaoradas,' she crafts new music for centuries-old traditional Sephardic Jewish ballads. It's a beautiful project, sung nearly entirely in Ladino, the near-forgotten Sephardic dialect that sounds more like Spanish than anything else.  On this week's podcast, we talk to Henley about the making of 'Oras Dezaoradas,' her unique upbringing in music, her songwriting process, and much more. It's a great chat about a truly unique album.  https://www.lilyhenley.com This episode is sponsored by Peghead Nation (use the promo code FRETBOARD and get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription); Retrofret Vintage Guitars; Izotope (use the discount code FRET10 to save 10% off your Izotope purchase); and Calton Cases. Subscribe to the Fretboard Journal magazine and reserve your copy of our keepsake 50th issue, out soon. Click here.

Brewing, folk arts, circular time, fermentation, and revitalizing regenerative cultures.... we delve into the magic and complexity of brewing with herbalist, singer and folk artist Heather Wolf. About our conversation partner, Heather Wolf:Heather Wolf is an herbal brewess, folk herbalist, teacher, singer & performing artist from an island in the Salish Sea. Her work is devoted to reviving folk wisdom traditions, and a remembrance of our ancestral heritage and sacred relationships. With decades of study and craft of herbal brewing traditions, Heather most recently launched The Brewess Underground, a private brew club centering on dry herbal meads and botanical honey liqueurs, released on the Equinoxes and Solstices. Her herbal brews, including  her honey-kombuchas, have been much beloved throughout the American Northwest. In addition to brewing, she is re-learning her own Sephardic Jewish & British Isles ancestral songlines and partaking in the revitalizing of folk traditions. She writes of folk traditions, "Folk wisdom is carried by the collective, belongs to the whole, is the vital foundation of every healthy culture. These arts relate us directly with our own beings, each other, and the sacred world from which our existence is emergent and interdependent."About this show:00-3:40 - Introductions and initial music 5:28 - How does brewing enable us to unwind in time?6:50 - What is inebriation?8:18 - What is mead?10:48 - What actually happens in fermentation?11:39 Heather's process of fermentation;  thinking about alcohol 15:50: Culturing the culture23:41 How is time interfacing with the creation of a brew?28:40 Some revitalizations in our time32: 10 Brewing and circular time 50:38 Fairytale time45:00 Heather Wolf reading and singing the song, Old Growth Fairytale,  that she co-created with Nicholas Moon and their band, Wild Revival 54:30 Brewing Brewess, and suggestions for your practiceRelevent links: Join our upcoming Circular Time courseFollow Sara Jolena and Sequoia SamanvayaSequoia Samanvaya's WebsiteSequoia Samanvaya's Instagram Sequoia Samanvaya's Facebook Sequoia Samanvaya's LinkedInSara Jolena's LinkedInHeather's website (which includes links to her music)Buy the song Old Growth Fairytale by Wild Revival:Follow Wild Revival on:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wildrevivalband/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/wildrevivalbandSupport the showLearn more about Sara Jolena Wolcott and Sequoia SamanvayaMusic Title: Both of Us Music by: madiRFAN Don't forget to "like" and share this episode!

In this bonus episode, Brian sits down with director Aharon Keshales to talk about his movie South of Heaven, filmmaking, and deconstructing genres. You don’t want to miss this one. Episode Index Intro: 0:11 Aharon Keshales: 0:07 Aharon Keshales Interview Find Aharon on Twitter https://twitter.com/aharon1keshales Find Aharon on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aharon_keshales/?hl=en Bio Keshales was born in Jaffa, Israel, to a Sephardic Jewish family. He grew up in Bat Yam, Israel. He served as a soldier in the Intelligence Corps of the Israel Defense Forces. Then studied at the Tel Aviv University’s film school, where he later became a lecturer until completing his graduate degree in the interdisciplinary program at the Faculty of Arts. At the same time, Keshales worked as film critic for Ynet, Globes, and Rating Magazine; and also created the film blog “Piranha Karina”. Credits Director Once Upon a Time in Palestine (announced) 2021 South of Heaven 2014 ABCs of Death 2 (segment “F is for Falling”) 2013 Big Bad Wolves 2010 Rabies Writer Once Upon a Time in Palestine (screenplay) (announced) 2022 Lobo Feroz (post-production) 2021 South of Heaven (screenplay by) / (story by) 2013 Big Bad Wolves (written by) 2010 Rabies Producer 2021 South of Heaven (producer...

What would it be like to return to the village your ancestors called home, to walk in their footsteps, and try to recover their stories and culture? Ladino singer and songwriter Sarah Aroeste did just that for her seventh album, which honors what was once the largest Jewish community in the country now known as North Macedonia. In the mountainous city of Bitola, formerly known as Monastir, 98% of the Jewish population that remained after the Balkan Wars was deported in 1943, and murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators. To mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Aroeste talks about her experiences in Monastir, explains why Sephardic culture is Jewish culture, and performs her song “Mi Monastir.” Then, Manya Brachear Pashman talks about the challenge of confronting and processing the antisemitic attack on a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas. ____ Episode Lineup: (0:40) Sarah Aroeste (27:53) Manya Brachear Pashman ____ Show notes: Episode photos, courtesy of Sarah Aroeste:  Sarah Aroeste's cousin Rachel Nachmias (bottom left) and family, c. 1922.  Nahmias family, c. 1922. Songs in this episode are from: Monastir. Listed in order of appearance: Espinelo Jovano, Jovanke (feat. Odelia Dahan Kehila and Gilan Shahaf) Mi Monastir  Liner notes for Monastir, with lyrics and translations   Listen to our most recent episodes:  AJC CEO David Harris on the Deborah Lipstadt Holocaust Denial Trial and AJC's Critical Role in the Fight Inside the Colleyville, Texas Synagogue Hostage Crisis: Hear from 3 Local Jewish and Muslim Leaders on What It Was Like on the Ground   Don't forget to subscribe to People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod   Tune in next week for a tribute to slain Jewish reporter Daniel Pearl, 20 years after his death.   You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org   If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, tag us on social media with #PeopleofthePod, and hop onto Apple Podcasts to rate us and write a review, to help more listeners find us.

Ruth Behar is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook Tia Fortuna's New Home. A lyrical book about tradition, culture, and togetherness, Tía Fortuna's New Home explores Tía and Estrella's Sephardic Jewish and Cuban heritage. Through Tía's journey, Estrella will learn that as long as you have your family, home is truly where the heart is. Click here to visit Ruth's website - https://www.ruthbehar.com/books/tia-fortunas-new-home/       Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

In this episode, we speak with Devin Naar about the Jews of Salonica. Devin is the Isaac Alhadeff Professor of Sephardic Studies, Associate Professor of History, and faculty at the Stroum Center for Jewish Studies in the Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington and the author of Jewish Salonica: Between the Ottoman Empire and Modern Greece. Devin discusses Sephardic Jewish history; the history of Ladino speaking populations in North Africa, the Balkans, and the Middle East; and centers the conversation around the city of Salonica and the legacy of Jewish life in the city and its diaspora.Learn more about Devin's work at www.devinenaar.comLearn more about the Joy and Conversation at www.joyandconversationpodcast.comFollow Joy and Conversation on social media:Instagram- joyandconversationpodcastTwitter- @JandCPodcastFacebook- @JoyandConversationPodcastYouTube- Joy and ConversationEpisode Credits:Joy and Conversation is hosted by Dan OsbornMusic supervision, editing mixing, and mastering by Nico Rivers (www.nicoriversrecording.com)Graphics and Klezmer theme song by Alec Hutson (www.alechutson.com & www.warbirdcreative.com)Website design by Jakob Lazzaro (www.jakoblazzaro.com)This episode featured music from the Sephardic group, Voice of the Turtle (www.voiceoftheturtle.com).Par'ó Era EstreyeroEmpesare a Kontar (Sarajevo) (Featuring Lisle Kulbach & Judith Wachs)Ken Supiese Y EntendienseAbenamarThis episode featured music from Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).Careless MorningLakeside PathLiptisMessy InkwellEpisode photo by Dan Osborn

Join us today as Jenna and Adria go through the story of Abraham and the sacrifice of Isaac.  Learn that this is a story shared by many faiths and how the interpretations can lead us to a better understanding of God's character.References:Miitopia for the switchinter-liner BibleGuide for the perplexed by Maimonides:Scriptures:Genesis 22Quran 37:102 -108(sacrifice of Ishmael)Genesis 22:5I Corinthians 6:12Quotes:Rabbi Ari Kahn-Isaac's death was never a possibility — not as far as Abraham was concerned, and not as far as God was concerned. God's commandment to Abraham was very specific, and Abraham understood it very precisely: Isaac was to be "raised up as an offering", and God would use the opportunity to teach humankind, once and for all, that human sacrifice, child sacrifice, is not acceptable.Maimonides was a medieval Sephardic Jewish philosopher who became one of the most prolific and influential Torah scholars of the Middle Ages.  Who wrote a Guide for the perplexed to reconcile Aristotelianism with Rabbinical Jewish theology by finding rational explanations for many events in the text.Our info:Email: Pastors@secondlifechurch.comGive: secondlifechurch.com/givingClosing song:"So I'm told" by Divided Skies

What kind of issues present themselves when the Passover season arrives? Would you believe that there are some people in the Messianic community today who do not believe that the Last Supper was a real, or even a kind-of, seder meal? How many of you have been engulfed in the argument that we need to do exactly what Yeshua did, and not any “traditions of men,” making Passover a bit unexciting? While there are longstanding disagreements on halachah between the Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jewish traditions on what is kosher for Passover, think about some of the new Messianic disagreements that have arisen on what actually took place in those days leading up to Yeshua’s betrayal and execution. How long is three days and three nights? Was the Messiah really crucified, or put to death another away? And this is only a short list of what often gets discussed... Part 4 of 4

What kind of issues present themselves when the Passover season arrives? Would you believe that there are some people in the Messianic community today who do not believe that the Last Supper was a real, or even a kind-of, seder meal? How many of you have been engulfed in the argument that we need to do exactly what Yeshua did, and not any “traditions of men,” making Passover a bit unexciting? While there are longstanding disagreements on halachah between the Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jewish traditions on what is kosher for Passover, think about some of the new Messianic disagreements that have arisen on what actually took place in those days leading up to Yeshua’s betrayal and execution. How long is three days and three nights? Was the Messiah really crucified, or put to death another away? And this is only a short list of what often gets discussed... Part 3 of 4

What kind of issues present themselves when the Passover season arrives? Would you believe that there are some people in the Messianic community today who do not believe that the Last Supper was a real, or even a kind-of, seder meal? How many of you have been engulfed in the argument that we need to do exactly what Yeshua did, and not any “traditions of men,” making Passover a bit unexciting? While there are longstanding disagreements on halachah between the Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jewish traditions on what is kosher for Passover, think about some of the new Messianic disagreements that have arisen on what actually took place in those days leading up to Yeshua’s betrayal and execution. How long is three days and three nights? Was the Messiah really crucified, or put to death another away? And this is only a short list of what often gets discussed... Part 2 of 4

What kind of issues present themselves when the Passover season arrives? Would you believe that there are some people in the Messianic community today who do not believe that the Last Supper was a real, or even a kind-of, seder meal? How many of you have been engulfed in the argument that we need to do exactly what Yeshua did, and not any “traditions of men,” making Passover a bit unexciting? While there are longstanding disagreements on halachah between the Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jewish traditions on what is kosher for Passover, think about some of the new Messianic disagreements that have arisen on what actually took place in those days leading up to Yeshua’s betrayal and execution. How long is three days and three nights? Was the Messiah really crucified, or put to death another away? And this is only a short list of what often gets discussed... Part 1 of 4

Clarissa talks to Genie Milgrom. Genie was raised Catholic, but always had an inkling her family was actually Jewish. After years of investigation, she was able to trace her family tree back to 16th century Jews on the Iberian Peninsula. Along the way, Genie became a historian and advocate for Crypto and Converso Jews; Jews whose ancestors were forced to convert to Catholicism during the inquisitions. She's authored several books about her work, including a cookbook documenting a treasure trove of family recipes found in her mother's house with a rather unique recipe for so-called “pork chops.”Genie's Books Mentioned“My 15 Grandmothers” by Genie Milgrom“How I Found My 15 Grandmothers: Como Encontre a Mis 15 abuelas” by Genie Milgrom“Pyre to Fire” by Genie Milgrom“Recipes of My 15 Grandmothers: Unique Recipes and Stories from the Times of the Crypto-Jews during the Spanish Inquisition” by Genie MilgromOther People, Places & Things MentionedFermoselle, SpainThe Beit Din (Rabbinic Court)Boyos/BoyikosDr. Sergio Della PergolaChuletas (“Pork Chops”)KulanuConnect with UsFollow Genie Milgrom:Website: Geniemilgrom.infoFacebook: @my15grandmothersCheck out Genie's resource website for researching Sephardic Jewish lineages at Sephardicancestry.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, and honors with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe.

Clarissa talks to Genie Milgrom. Genie was raised Catholic, but always had an inkling her family was actually Jewish. After years of investigation, she was able to trace her family tree back to 16th century Jews on the Iberian Peninsula. Along the way, Genie became a historian and advocate for Crypto and Converso Jews; Jews whose ancestors were forced to convert to Catholicism during the inquisitions. She’s authored several books about her work, including a cookbook documenting a treasure trove of family recipes found in her mother’s house with a rather unique recipe for so-called “pork chops.”Genie’s Books Mentioned“My 15 Grandmothers” by Genie Milgrom“How I Found My 15 Grandmothers: Como Encontre a Mis 15 abuelas” by Genie Milgrom“Pyre to Fire” by Genie Milgrom“Recipes of My 15 Grandmothers: Unique Recipes and Stories from the Times of the Crypto-Jews during the Spanish Inquisition” by Genie MilgromOther People, Places & Things MentionedFermoselle, SpainThe Beit Din (Rabbinic Court)Boyos/BoyikosDr. Sergio Della PergolaChuletas (“Pork Chops”)KulanuConnect with UsFollow Genie Milgrom:Website: Geniemilgrom.infoFacebook: @my15grandmothersCheck out Genie’s resource website for researching Sephardic Jewish lineages at Sephardicancestry.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, and honors with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe.

In 1968 Claudia Roden published her first book, 'A Book of Middle Eastern Food', and with it introduced many people to an unfamiliar food culture.When she arrived in Britain in the fifties, foods like hummus and pitta were nearly unheard of, and "to talk about food was a taboo subject". Things have changed. That these foods are now common-place and mainstream is in large part due to Claudia Roden's work.Going on to write 'The Book of Jewish Food', 'The Food of Spain', 'Arabesque', 'Mediterranean Cookery' and others, and with a new edition of 'The Food of Italy' out next month twenty-five years after its first appearance, Sheila Dillon meets Claudia Roden. Sheila discovers a colourful and turbulent life in which food has meant so much, a life which has shaped a unique and powerful voice in food writing.Claudia was born in 1936 into a family of Sephardic Jewish merchants, into a cosmopolitan Cairo that has, in the wake of the Suez Crisis, long since disappeared. This is the story of a family in exile and the power of food to sustain individuals and entire cultures.With the help of Simon Schama, who is a long time admirer since coming across that first book as a young history teacher, Sheila Dillon charts a remarkable life in food.Presented by Sheila Dillon Produced by Rich Ward.