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    Chutzpod!

    Chutzpod! is a frank and wide-ranging conversation on how to build a good life, using real-life quandaries and millennia-old Jewish wisdom. Each week, Rabbi Shira Stutman and journalist Hanna Rosin bring a Jewish lens to life’s toughest questions, asked by our listeners: Do I offer forgiveness to a friend who refuses to apologize? Am I right to be annoyed at all the service dogs on the plane with me? How do we work to heal this broken world? It’s a podcast for people of all or no faiths; Hebrew school truants and proud yeshiva graduates; those who want to be inspired but don’t want to schlep to synagogue; basically, anyone trying to live a meaningful life during these trying times. One part advice column, one part reflection on what Judaism teaches on how to build a good life, using real-life stories and millennia-old wisdom.

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    Latest Episodes:
    Jewish Wedding: The Sequel Oct 30, 2024

    Should second weddings be modest? Or is it kosher to go full bridezilla?

    A listener asks for advice on how to deal with her sister’s seemingly over-the-top requests for her second Jewish wedding.

    2nd weddings in the Torah:

    Abraham and Ketura

    Boaz and Ruth

    Rabbi Akiva

    Rav

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    Bubbe's Pickle Oct 23, 2024

    A Grandma asks Rabbi Shira and Hanna how to share Jewish traditions with her grandchildren. How can she share these traditions without overstepping? How can she be a Jewish grandparent at a distance?

    Resources for Jewish grandparents:

    Jewish Grandparents Network

    PJ Library

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    When the End of the World Isn’t My Problem Oct 16, 2024

    The news is awful, and everything feels terrible. Now go celebrate!

    A news-obsessed listener asks for advice on how to be less negative at home. Is it ok to check out and still be a good Jew? And could Debbie Downer have been Jewish?

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    Rabbi Shira’s Yom Kippur Sermon Oct 09, 2024

    The next best thing to being in the synagogue with Rabbi Shira…Tune in to Rabbi Shira’s sermon for this year’s Yom Kippur.

    We want to live in a world of the everlasting yes--but what do we do when we get the terminal no, instead?

    Read about the death and burial of Moses

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    October 7th: One Year Later Oct 07, 2024

    A special episode on October 7th:

    A year after the attack by Hamas on Israel and the ensuing war in Gaza, Rabbi Shira and Hanna mourn the loss of life and talk about what else has been lost in the trauma of ongoing war with an uncertain future.

    A young Jewish listener asks for advice on how to navigate tension between her two friend groups on opposite sides of the Israel debate.


    Read Can We Talk About Israel by Dan Sokatch

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    Live From D.C., It's Saturday Night Oct 02, 2024

    Live from Washington D.C.!

    Rabbi Shira and Hanna are answering your real life questions live at a special event in Washington D.C. – a city known for its scandal and intrigue. A married listener is having an affair and has no plans to stop. Should he still repent on Yom Kippur?

    Special thanks to Adas Israel Congregation in Washington D.C.

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    All By Myself Sep 25, 2024

    After her wife of more than two decades passed suddenly, our listener is struggling how to spend time by herself again, and how to tell her wonderful, well-meaning community to give her space.

    More on being "alone"

    More on Jewish Shiva rituals

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    The Amen Effect Sep 18, 2024

    Rabbi Shira and Hanna are joined by Rabbi Sharon Brous to talk about what she calls the “The Amen Effect” – what it means to be heard and seen during times of joy and grief and how a deeper connection to the Jewish community can actually help us cross tribal lines. Rabbi Brous is the founder of IKAR, an influential progressive Jewish congregation in Los Angeles and the author of The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World.

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    Read Mishnah Midot 2.2

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    Practical Rabbinics Sep 11, 2024

    Rabbi Shira and Hanna help a new rabbi navigate her first high holiday season – what she calls “her Oscars and big debut.” What do rabbis wish you knew about services, why does Rabbi Shira hate when people only attend on Yom Kippur, and, gasp, what should a rabbi wear?!

    See Chutzpod! live in D.C.!

    Read the Talmud story about being flexible like a reed.

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    Dogs on a Plane Sep 04, 2024

    Dogs on a plane are kosher, but are they annoying? Rabbi Shira and Hanna kick off a new season and Elul with a Rosh Hashanah LaBehemot celebration. What are the Jewish ethics around animals? Is the Torah ableist? Bring your apples, honey, and dog biscuits and tune in.

    See Chutzpod! live in D.C.!

    Read more about Jewish pet names

    Read more about Rosh Hahanah LaBehemah

    Learn about ableism in the Torah

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    Coming Soon: Chutzpod Season 4 Aug 21, 2024

    This season on Chutzpod! Rabbi Shira Stutman and Hanna Rosin dive into all things high holidays. How do you really start over in the new year. How can you forgive others if you can't forgive yourself on Yom Kippur. And what should we think about snakes (and dogs) on a plane?

    New episodes launch September 4th. Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing.

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    Celebrating the (Sometimes Racist, Sexist and Homophobic) Torah Jun 12, 2024

    Rabbi Shira and Hanna close out Season 3 with by celebrating Shavuot*, which commemorates the receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. But how do you celebrate a sacred text that's often problematic?

    *This year Shavuot at sundown on Tuesday June 11, 2024, and concludes at nightfall on Thursday, June 13.

    Story of Dinah

    Torah Portion Nasso

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    Racism or Antisemitism? One Couple's Quandry Jun 05, 2024

    A listener in an interfaith and interracial relationship asks for advice on how to navigate conversations about antisemitism, race and Israel. Rabbi Shira and Hanna are joined by antiracist educator Rachel Faulkner from the National Council of Jewish Women.

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    Friendship FOMO May 29, 2024

    Do you suffer from Friendship FOMO? Heartburn, fatigue, painful stabs of jealousy while looking at Instagram? Rabbi Shira and Hanna will provide some relief. Podcast host and producer Lauren Ober writes in. And Shira lets out her inner mean girl.

    Biblical Moments of Jealousy: Exodus 20.5, Joseph & his brothers

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    We Hear You May 22, 2024

    Rabbi Shira and Hanna fire through a bunch of your letters and voice memos. Shira imagines having an audience with the Pope. Hanna reimagines her concept of Jewish power. And, yet another plug for the mikvah.

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    An IVF Mitzvah May 15, 2024

    Rabbi Shira and Hanna help a couple navigate the decision to donate their embryos. They’d like to give the gift to a Jewish family. They’d like to maintain close contact. Are mitzvahs still mitzvahs if you have an ulterior motive?

    More on Judaism & Fertility

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    Spoiled Rotten May 08, 2024

    What to do when you want to teach your children gratitude, humility and the value of a dollar, but your mother’s “greatest joy in life” is spoiling them rotten. Rabbi Shira and Hanna talk about money myths, values and honoring thy father and mother.

    The Torah on Money

    Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Kiddushin 31b

    Rav Asi had an elderly mother. She said to him: “I want jewelry.” He made jewelry for her. “I want a man,” and he said: I will seek one for you. “I want a husband who is as handsome as you.” He left her…and went to Israel.

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    Israel and this Year's Seder Apr 17, 2024

    Israel is destined to be top of mind during Passover this year. Rabbi Shira and Hanna give advice on how to have a meaningful (and less contentious) seder.

    Priya Parker on the “Art of Gathering”

    Why do you spill the wine?

    On the interplay between Purim and Passover

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    Long-Held Secrets Apr 10, 2024

    There's something titillating about secrets in Judaism, but should we have them? Rabbi Shira and Hanna help a listener who wants to unburden a big secret with her father.

    More on secrets of the Torah

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    Jews of Discretion Apr 03, 2024

    Have you ever hid your Judaism? Whether for safety or comfort? A listener in France wonders if and when it’s ok to conceal your Jewish identity.

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    The End of a Jewish Golden Age Mar 27, 2024

    Rabbi Shira and Hanna talk with Franklin Foer about his cover story for The Atlantic, which argues that Anti-Semitism is threatening to end a “Golden Era” for Jewish Americans.

    Read Frank’s piece

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    A Kosher Throuple Mar 20, 2024

    Can three be the magic number in a Jewish marriage? Rabbi Shira and Hanna help a listener understand what Judaism says about marriage and polyamory.

    More about Jewish polyamory

    Rachel Adler’s Brit Ahuvim

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    Not Enough Townies, with Moshe Kasher Mar 13, 2024

    Comedian, podcaster and “Subculture Vulture” Moshe Kasher joins Rabbi Shira and Hanna to help a listener pull (or not pull) a geographic.

    More about Moshe Kasher

    Listen to Moshe in conversation with Lauren Ober at Sixth & I.

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    Shira’s Week of Torah Study Mar 06, 2024

    Rabbi Shira returns from Israel where she engaged in a week of Torah study, rabbinic debates and shepherding in the West Bank.

    Send us your questions at chutzpod.com. While you’re there support the show. And follow Chutzpod, Shira & Hanna.

    The Jews Killed Jesus Feb 28, 2024

    A listener’s friend insists that the Jews killed Jesus. How should she respond? And why does this myth continue to hurt? Rabbi Shira and Hanna talk about weaponizing myths, conspiracies, and the always helpful “I” statements.

    More on dispelling that myth

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    Death with Dignity Feb 21, 2024

    Rabbi Shira and Hanna help a listener who wants to know what Judaism says about choice when it comes to the end of life. What are the Jewish ethics around medical aid in dying? And is there a Jewish value in suffering?

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    Who Gets to be Jewish? Feb 14, 2024

    Rabbi Shira and Hanna are really Jewish. Charlotte York Goldenblatt is really Jewish. But what about the many of us who live in the gray in-between? We answer this week’s listener question: who gets to be Jewish?

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    Friends Forever Feb 07, 2024

    Can you be “Friends Forever”? And should you? Pulling from the ancient texts Saved by the Bell and the Talmud, Rabbi Shira and Hanna help a listener who wants to bring her oldest and dearest friendships back to life.

    More on friendships & friend fights from Hanna.

    And check out more of Lanie Fefferman’s music, including the song featured at the end of the show: “One by One” by Beverage Station.

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    Teaching While Jewish Jan 31, 2024

    When channeling your inner Dead Poets Society isn’t enough…Rabbi Shira & Hanna help a high school teacher figure out when and how to talk with students about the war in Israel and Gaza.

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    On Dating While Married Jan 24, 2024

    What does Judaism (and the universe) have to say about dating and divorce? Dating BEFORE divorce? And are Jews better at New Year’s Resolutions? Rabbi Shira & Hanna are back to answer these questions and more.

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    Be Fruitful and Multiply (by 3) Jan 17, 2024

    The decision to have children is often difficult, but what about the decision to have MORE children? Rabbi Shira and Hanna advise a listener on what they think and Judaism says about having a third kid, and whether they regret having their own (spoiler: they don’t).

    More:

    Genesis 1:28

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    To Rabbi or Not to Rabbi Dec 27, 2023

    I really love Judaism...should I be a rabbi? Rabbi Shira and Hanna help a listener decide whether to take the jump.

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    A Jewish Santa?! Dec 20, 2023

    Is a Jewish Santa kosher? Rabbi Shira & Hanna Rosin ponder the ethics of Christmas cosplay in this very merry episode.

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    Sorry, Not Sorry Dec 13, 2023

    Rabbi Shira and Hanna give advice on how to say you’re sorry, and really (sorta) mean it.

    Like Chutzpod? Please rate, review and subscribe!

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    Yours Truly, Hanna Dec 06, 2023

    What to do when calling your mother is not just a pain, but painful. Rabbi Shira is back from Israel with insights and advice.

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    Grandma’s Dirty Money Nov 22, 2023

    What happens if you receive an unexpected inheritance from a person you’ve cut out of your life? Should you keep it? Give it away to charity? Join Rabbi Shira and Hanna as they balance the rules of Torah with the financial realities of life.

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    The Pastor and the Jews Nov 15, 2023

    A pastor expresses private support for his Jewish friends, but they ask him to make it public. He is squeamish…he could alienate members of his own congregation. How does he say no without ruining a friendship? And is he being antisemitic? Join Rabbi Shira and Hanna Rosin as they dive into when it’s ok to say no, and what is and isn’t antisemitic.

    Read: How to tell when criticism of Israel is actually anti-Semitism

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    The Kids are [Not] Alright Nov 08, 2023

    Rabbi! Hanna! the parents ask. Tell us the magic words we can say to our children that will make them love and unequivocally support Israel. And we respond.

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    Give Me a Minute to Mourn My Family Before you Start Trashing it Nov 01, 2023

    On the inaugural episode of this season of Chutzpod, Hanna Rosin and Rabbi Shira wrestle with a listener's question about American Jews who are full of “yes, BUT…” when it comes to mourning murdered Israelis. Can’t we just be sad without invoking the Occupation?

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    Bonus: Is It OK to Hug an Israeli? Oct 13, 2023

    Join Rabbi Shira and Hanna Rosin in a short discussion on the fraught politics of seeking comfort if you are mourning for Israel. Why, in social justice circles, is expressing sympathy for Israelis, even in a tragic moment like this, complicated? Where should you seek comfort? If you're an ally how should you provide it? Can you feel for both Israelis and Palestinians?

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    2.27 Bridging the Distance (w/ Yona Shem-Tov & Leah Solomon) May 05, 2023

    This week we finish our two-part series in partnership with Encounter honoring Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha'atzmaut. We share stories from American Jews who found moments of humanity and mutual respect and understanding with Palestinians, helping to bridge the distance between cultures, countries, and continents. We also bid l'hitraot (see you soon!) to Josh as he leaves Chutzpod for other projects.

    2.26 Independence and Interdependence (w/ Leah Solomon & Yona Shem-Tov) Apr 28, 2023

    This week is our first of two episodes in partnership with Encounter in honor of Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israeli Memorial Day and Independence Day, respectively). We share the stories of two Israelis and two Palestinians on their experience seeing "the other," and how it has helped them believe a different future is possible. This is a must-listen episode; we hope you return to it again and again.

    2.25 Are you There God? It's Me Tazria- Metzora Apr 21, 2023

    We've got a double parsha week everyone! Join Rabbi Shira and Josh as they discuss Tazria-Metzora, one of the...grosser sections of the Torah. But worry not, this episode is not about skin disease but about gossip. Learn how the two are related, about the nature of gossip (hint: it's everywhere!), and when it's ok to talk about others.

    2.24 Genocide is Not Just a Museum Piece Apr 14, 2023

    On this week's episode Joshua and Rabbi Shira dig into two important observances in Judaism: Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) and counting the Omer. Learn more about the modern observance of Yom Hashoah, Jewish conversion during World War II, and what lessons we can learn for today. We also discuss Leopoldstadt, the Broadway play that Joshua now stars in, and how it's just as relevant as ever. Also learn about what the heck the Omer is, why we count it and how!

    2.23 The Exodus Must Continue (w/ Noel Gomez & Korin Arkin) Apr 07, 2023

    On this week's episode of Chutzpod, Rabbi Shira and Joshua welcome Korin Arkin of the National Human Trafficking Hotline and Noel Gomez of the Organization for Prostitution Survivors to learn about what human trafficking and modern day slavery look like. It's a heavy episode, but important listening to understand that the Exodus story is not a thing of the past. Listen today to learn more about what is happening all around us and what you can do to help.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (06:00) Interview with Noel Gomez & Korin Arkin

    (35:00) Closing Nigun by Yosef Goldman

    2.22 Jews Have Baggage: A Passover Conversation Mar 31, 2023

    In preparation for the start of Passover, Rabbi Shira and Josh (back from hiatus!) delve into the six--yes, six--senses of the seder. How do taste, smell, touch, sound, and sight help enhance the Jewish sixth sense: memory? How do your memories and traditions (new and old) enhance the seder experience? Listen today to learn more.

    2.21 Demonizing Women Mar 10, 2023

    In honor of International Women's Day (March 8), we discuss Lilith, Adam's supposed first wife, a demonized figure associated with stealing children and seducing men. But she is also an incredibly powerful and feminist figure. Who is Lilith really, and what can she tell us about the mixed multitudes of women today?

    2.20 Esther and Mordechai Walk Into a Bar (w/Tayler Swift + many others) Mar 03, 2023

    This week on Chutzpod we celebrate Purim! We embrace the gallows humor (pun intended) and joy of the holiday by highlighting five up-and-coming Jewish comedians (Orli Matlow, Sam Morrison, Becca Nix Tham, Evelyn Frick, and Dylan Adler) and their favorite Jewish jokes. Plus a megillah reading and, of course, a spiel.

    Episode Time codes:

    (13:00) 1st Megillah Reading by Scott Weiner

    (20:15) Orli Matlow Joke

    (22:00) Sam Morrison Joke

    (24:40) 2nd Megillah Reading

    (26:00) Beca Nix Tham Joke

    (28:00) Evelyn Frick Joke

    (31:15) 3rd Megillah Reading

    (33:00) Dylan Adler Joke

    (36:45) 4th Megillah Reading

    (38:41) Daniel Olson Parody Song to Close (Tayler Swift)

    2.19 A Big Mailbag Episode Feb 24, 2023

    This week we step back and answer your questions. Listen to Rabbi Shira and Sarah Podemski dig into the ideas of spirituality, what it means to be Jewish, the tension between keeping kosher and protecting our environment, and "God's plan." A trigger warning: this podcast does discuss death by suicide at the 38:30 mark.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (50:15) - Rabbi Shira's Guided Meditation

    2.18 You May Be Entitled to Financial Compensation Feb 17, 2023

    Rabbi Shira and Sarah Podemski discuss the (in)famous Torah passage "an eye for an eye." Wouldn't this make the whole world blind? We also discuss the importance of dual identities and what it means to be "half Jewish." Listen today!

    Episode Timecodes:

    (41:45) Rabbi Shira's Guided Meditation

    2.17 Moses' Burnout--and yours? Feb 10, 2023

    Spoiler alert: a guest co-host! Reservation Dogs actor Sarah Podemski joins Rabbi Shira and Josh to delve into Jethro's (the father-in-law, not the band) visit to Moses after the Israelites crossed the Red Sea. What did Jethro teach Moses about how to lead his people and how to avoid burnout? What lessons can we learn, as well? We also discuss the new Netflix film You People.

    Episode Time codes:

    (03:50) Discussion of You People

    (10:40) Diving into the Torah Portion of Yitro

    (37:40) Rabbi Shira’s Guided Meditation

    2.16 Tu Bishvat and Food Justice (w/ Abby Leibman and Dr. Adrienne Krone) Feb 03, 2023

    We're back to the beginning of the Chutzpod cycle with our second episode on Tu Bishvat! On this week's episode, Rabbi Shira and Joshua take on food insecurity and justice with Abby Leibman, CEO of MAZON, a Jewish Response to Hunger. Learn about the Israelites' hunger after crossing the Red Sea and what hunger looks like in today's America. Stick around at the end for a special teaching from Dr. Adrienne Krone from Allegheny College.

    Episode Time codes:

    (12:30) Abby Leibman Interview

    (42:10) Dr. Krone Special Message

    2.15 Hardening Our Own Hearts--and Pharaoh's, too Jan 27, 2023

    Rabbi Shira and Joshua delve into the final three plagues and the Hebrews' liberation from Egyptian slavery. The story is difficult to digest--the last three plagues are devastating. Does the pursuit of justice require violence? Who really hardened Pharoah's heart? And should the new Chutzpod merch have a slash of lamb's blood on it? Listen now to find out.

    Episode Timecode:

    (38:00) Rabbi Shira Guided Meditation

    2.14 Vicious Squiggles Jan 20, 2023

    The Exodus story continues, and with it, questions about what oppression does to both the oppressed and the oppressor, and the importance of breath in pushing back against injustice. We also coin the term "vicious squiggles," critically important for understanding any religious or political movement in history.

    2.13 I've Been to the Mountaintop (w/ Evan Traylor) Jan 13, 2023

    We've begun the book of Exodus just in time to mark Martin Luther King Jr's birthday and the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. This first parsha packs a lot in: Moses' birth, growing up Egyptian, the burning bush, and starting to fight against oppression. But it's the Hebrew and Egyptian women who really spark the first acts of civil disobedience--getting into good trouble. Learn more about the connections between MLK and the Civil Rights Movement and Exodus by listening today!

    Episode Timecode:

    (39:00) Guided Meditation by Rabbinic Student Evan Traylor

    2.12 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Forgiveness Jan 06, 2023

    Happy New Year and welcome back to Chutzpod! Rabbi Shira and Joshua wrap up the Joseph narrative and conclude the Book of Genesis. Will Joseph be able to forgive his brothers? Does restitution only come from honesty? We also discuss your response to our December Dilemma episode and the beauty of crying.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (36:00) Rabbis Shira's Guided Meditation

    2.11 Facing the December Dilemma Dec 23, 2022

    We're deep into Hanukkah and Joshua and Rabbi Shira share listener stories and advice on how to navigate the December holidays as an interfaith family or couple. Should your child have to wear Christmas pajamas to school? How do you integrate traditions and food? How much egg nog ice cream can Josh's parents eat? Find out all this and more in this week's episode.

    Episode Time codes:

    (03:30) Diving into Listener questions

    (42:10) Rabbi Shira's Guided Meditation

    2.10 Advertising the Miracle Dec 16, 2022

    Rabbi Shira and Joshua go on a Hanukkah retrospective: how it started 2,200 years ago, how it's evolved through the Medieval era until today. It will have you rethinking the Hanukkah story you thought you knew. Is the oil the most important miracle of the holiday? Or is the true miracle that Shira had positive things to say about Hanukkah? Grab a jelly donut and a latke and tune in today.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (40:10) Rabbi Shira's Guided Meditation

    2.09 "She Said" (w/ Jodi Kantor) Dec 02, 2022

    For our foremothers Rachel and Leah (and Bilhah and Zilpah) it's all about what they said (or couldn't say). How does this week's Torah portion hold up against the Bechdel Test? We're also joined by New York Times journalist Jodi Kantor to discuss her Judaism, her work uncovering workplace harassment in Hollywood, and the new film She Said, out in theaters now.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (13:20) - Jodi Kantor Interview

    (42:10) - Rabbi Shira's Guided Meditation

    2.08 Chayei Sarah Sarah (w/ Sarah Podemski) Nov 18, 2022

    In our final episode before Thanksgiving, we welcome Sarah Podemski, an award-winning Anishnaabe and Ashkenzai artist and actress (Reservation Dogs). Before we get to it, Joshua and Rabbi Shira discuss this week's Torah portion Chayei Sarah about the life (and really the death) of our matriarch Sarah.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (6:15) Sarah Podemski Interview

    (33:10) Rabbi Shira's Guided Meditation

    2.07 It Could Be Worse (w/ Jodi Rudoren) Nov 11, 2022

    Rabbi Shira and Joshua react to Election Night and tie it into this week's Torah portion of Vayera. We also welcome on Jodi Rudoren, editor in chief of The Forward, to discuss how she handles criticism from all corners of the Internet, her experiences at the New York Times, and her take on the hamentashen vs. latke debate.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (15:30) - Jodi Rudoren Interview

    (41:45) - Rabbi Shira's Guided Meditation

    2.06 A World Aflame Nov 04, 2022

    Rabbi Shira and Joshua get back to basics with a Torah discussion about parshat Lech Lecha on going forth. We discuss the duality of fire, the concept of being a blessing, and the dynamics between Abram (Abraham) and Sarai (Sarah).
    Episode Timecode:

    (36:15) Rabbi Shira’s Guided Meditation

    2.05 Shame & Shalom (w/ Letty Cottin Pogrebin) Oct 28, 2022

    Rabbi Shira and Joshua are hosting the Americans for Peace Now Annual Gala on Sunday 10/30 and to prepare for the gig, we are joined by one of the honorees, Letty Cottin Pogrebin. Letty's accomplishments are too long to list, but we spend a lot of time focusing on her new book "Shanda: A Memoir of Shame and Secrecy”. We all have elements from our past we are ashamed of, but should we be? We also explore the significance of the number 40 in honor of our 40th episode and this week's Torah portion, the story of Noah and the ark.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (12:30) - Interview with Letty Cottin Pogrebin

    (42:45) - Rabbi Shira's Guided Meditation

    2.04 Synagogue President Goes to Washington (w/ Senator Jacky Rosen) Oct 21, 2022

    Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) is the only person to ever serve as both synagogue president and U.S. Senator. She joins the rabbi and Joshua this week to discuss navigating shul politics, the pursuit of Tikkun Olam, and even Broadway musicals. Before the interview, Chutzpod! addresses the recent comments by former President Trump on American Jews.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (15:30) Senator Rosen Interview

    (34:15) Rabbi Shira's Guided Meditation

    2.03 - Fair Food Program (w/ Gerardo Reyes Chavez) Oct 14, 2022

    For our 2nd Sukkot themed episode, we examine the harvest side of the holiday as Rabbi Shira and Joshua welcome on Gerardo Reyes Chavez, a key leader for the Coalition of Immokalee Workers in Florida. Gerardo has been working in the fields since he was eleven years old and shares the difficult perspective of being a worker of the land and their continuing struggle for basic human rights.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (07:05) Interview with Gerardo Reyes Chavez

    (37:10) Rabbi's Shira's Guided Meditation

    2.02 Backyard Lulaving (w/ Holly Poole-Kavana) Oct 07, 2022

    As Sukkot approaches, we bring on a botanist to dig into the agricultural side of this underrated Jewish holiday. Chutzpod! is joined by Holly Poole-Kavana from Little Red Bird Botanicals to talk about how plants are used for sacred traditions. What is the significance of the willow, myrtle, date palm, and of course the Etrog! Plus, get a “peek” at Rabbi Shira’s backyard sukkah, featuring botanical murals by artist Mai-Han Nguyen (@nah_iam on Instagram).

    Hope everyone had an easy fast!

    Episode Timecodes:

    (13:45) Interview with Holly Poole-Kavana

    (38:10) Rabbi Shira's Guided Meditation

    2.01: Repairing the Breach: How we can do better (w/ Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg and Nathan Englander) Sep 30, 2022

    Our first episode of 5783 is jam-packed. Rabbi Shira and Joshua open with author Nathan Englander, playwright Josh's new play, What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank.

    We then welcome Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg, author of On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World to help us figure out how to make things right with other human beings. Why are we so bad at saying sorry?

    Episode Timecodes:

    (00:30) Interview with Nathan Englander

    (12:10) Interview with Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg

    (50:20) Rabbi Shira's Guided Meditation

    1.35 Rosh Hashanah Sermon Sep 23, 2022

    For our final episode of 5782, we bring you a longtime staple of Rosh Hashanah, the Rabbi's sermon. Rabbi Shira shares with Josh and all of us a touching testimony about life and difficult family experiences, which will help put you in the right frame of mind as we bring in the New Year. "L' Shana Tova!"

    Episode Timecodes:

    (07:01) Rabbi Shira's sermon

    1.34 Is Self-improvement Good for Humanity? (w/ Nadia Bolz-Weber) Sep 16, 2022

    Rabbi Shira and Joshua welcome Lutheran Pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber as we dive into the concept of "Bein Adam L'Atzmo", which means between humans and ourselves. Forewarning to Chutzsquad!....There is a lot of cursing in this episode and we bleeped none of it!

    Episode Timecodes:

    (04:05) Nadia Bolz-Weber interview

    (38:30) Rabbi Shira closing blessing to Nadia

    1.33 Getting in Shape for the High Holy Days (w/ Rabbi Toba Spitzer & Rabba Tamar Elad-Appelbaum) Sep 09, 2022

    Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are approaching and Rabbi Shira and Joshua want to help you prepare (and need to prepare ourselves). We welcome Rabbi Toba Spitzer, author of "God is Here: Reimagining the Divine", to help figure out how to begin.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (07:35) Rabbi Toba Spitzer segment

    (43:01) Rabba Tamar Elad-Appelbaum meditation

    1.32 Tend Our Garden (w/ Ken Burns) Aug 19, 2022

    Rabbi Shira and Joshua are joined by award winning filmmaker Ken Burns to discuss his upcoming documentary called "The U.S. and the Holocaust" that will premiere on PBS on September 18th.

    Episode Timecode:

    (05:02) Ken Burns Interview

    (32:30) Rabbi Shira's Guided Meditation

    1.31 The Fight Against White Supremacy (w/ Amy Spitalnick) Aug 12, 2022

    This past week saw the 5th Anniversary of the frightening and tragic "Unite the Right" Rally in Charlottesville, VA. Rabbi Shira and Joshua are joined by Amy Spitalnick.

    Amy is the Integrity First for America’s Executive Director, the organization that successfully spearheaded the lawsuit and the broader fight against white supremacy and extremism at this crucial moment for democracy.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (12:03) Amy Spitalnick interview

    (45:05) Rabbi Shira's Guided Meditation

    1.30 CHUTZPOD! Live! Aug 05, 2022

    St. Paul's Temple of Aaron hosts the first-ever live taping of the show. The Minnesota Chutzsquad welcomes Rabbi Shira and Joshua for a lively conversation about the holiday of Tisha B'Av.

    Episode Timecode:

    (36:30) Rabbi Shira's Guided Meditation

    1.29 Take it Down a Notch Jul 29, 2022

    With the help of this week's double Torah portion (Mattot-Massei), and Hulu's new show "The Bear", Rabbi Shira explores with Joshua alternatives to violence when conflict arises.

    Episode Timecode:

    (33:40) Rabbi Shira's Guided Meditation

    1.28 Tough Love Jul 22, 2022

    What’s to be done when the Torah text we revere appears problematic? Dig deeper! Rabbi Shira guides Joshua through the challenges of this week’s portion, Pinchas, and what it has to say about interfaith marriages.
    Episode Timecode:

    (36:15) Rabbi Shira’s Guided Mediation

    1.27 Big Block of G'vina (Mailbag) Jul 15, 2022

    On our 2nd Mailbag Edition, Rabbi Shira and Joshua answer listener questions. Is chicken parm kosher? And how do we make circumcision cool again? These are just two examples of what you'll hear in this episode.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (04:48) Q1 on circumcision

    (15:01) Q2 on chicken parmesan

    (21:56) Q3 on Jewish events & mask protocols

    (27:06) Q4 on Philosemitism

    (35:00) Rabbi Shira's Guided Meditation

    1.26 Speak the Speech, I Pray You (w/ Sarah Hurwitz) Jul 08, 2022

    Rabbi Shira and Joshua welcome Sarah Hurwitz. A senior speechwriter for President Obama, and head speechwriter for the First Lady, Sarah critiques Moses as a communicator in this week’s Torah portion, Chukat.
    Episode Timecodes:

    (10:20) Interview with Sarah Hurwitz

    (46:20) Rabbi Shira’s Guided Meditation

    1.25 Roe Overturned (w/ Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt, Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Rabbi Annie Lewis, & George Newbern) Jul 01, 2022

    After the Supreme Court's ruling, Rabbi Shira and Joshua welcome three esteemed rabbis to take a look at some Jewish text in an effort to contemplate the court's decision, and frame a Jewish response.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (06:05) Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt and Rabba Sara Hurwitz join the show

    (31:30) George Newbern defines the Hebrew/Yiddish terms used in our episode

    (36:15) Rabbi Annie Lewis’ Guest Meditation

    1.24 Pride Month (w/ Michael Twitty) Jun 24, 2022

    This week the Rabbi and Joshua speak to an unforgettably unique guest, author Michael Twitty as this weekend is "NYC Pride". Michael is an African-American Jew, who identifies with the LGBTQ community, and has an upcoming book titled: "Koshersoul: The Faith and Food Journey of an African American Jew".

    Episode Timecodes:

    (08:30) Michael Twitty Interview

    (37:35) Rabbi Shira's Guided Meditation

    1.23 Love the Stranger As Yourself (w/ Mark Hetfield & Melanie Nezer) Jun 17, 2022

    As World Refugee Day is on Monday June 20th, Rabbi Shira and Joshua welcome on a pair of important voices from the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS), which is the oldest refugee organization in the world. Mark Hetfield is the CEO & President of HIAS and Melanie Nezer is its Senior VP, Global Public Affairs.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (05:10) Interview w/ Mark & Melanie

    (39:10) Rabbi Shira's Guided Meditation

    1.22 Nazirite... Amirite? Jun 10, 2022

    The rabbi and Joshua get back to basics, taking a look at this week’s Torah portion, Nasso, and exploring Judaism’s perspectives on asceticism, charity, and humility.

    Episode Timecode:

    (34:08) Rabbi Shira’s Guided Meditation

    1.21 Shavuot? What's That? (w/ Rabba Yaffa Epstein and Rabbi David Schuck) May 27, 2022

    Rabbi Shira and Joshua shine a spotlight on the surprisingly esoteric Jewish holiday of Shavuot, which is coming up in early June. A tradition of the holiday is to stay up all night studying Torah and in that spirit, we welcome on Rabba Yaffa Epstein and Rabbi David Schuck.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (00:00) Rabbi Shira’s thoughts after the shooting in Texas

    (13:44) Rabba Yaffa Epstein and Rabbis David Schuck join the show

    (46:01) Rabbi Shira's Guided Meditation and Counting of the Omer

    1.20 The Jewish Movement for Abortion Justice (w/ Sheila Katz) May 20, 2022

    SUMMARY: Rabbi Shira and Joshua welcome the CEO of the National Council of Jewish Women, Sheila Katz. Together, they discuss Jewish thought on reproductive rights, when life begins, and what can be done in response to the Supreme Court's intention to overturn Roe vs. Wade.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (04:45) Sheila Katz Interview

    (35:04) Quick interviews with those attending the Abortion Justice Rally in D.C.

    1.19: Ink- It's Not Just for Torahs (w/ Janel Moloney) May 13, 2022

    In this episode, Rabbi Shira and Joshua discuss the ins and outs of Judaism's tattoo taboo. Is it verboten? Where on the sliding scale of sin does it fall? And the biggie: will a tattoo get you barred from a Jewish cemetery?

    Episode Timecodes:

    (25:18) Janel Moloney defines the Hebrew & Yiddish terms used in our episode

    (28:51) Rabbi Shira's Guided Meditation as we count the Omer

    1.18 The Uncomfortable Middle: Jeffrey Goldberg on his visit with Volodymyr Zelensky May 06, 2022

    The Rabbi and Joshua welcome editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg, to discuss his fascinating sit-down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at his compound in Kyiv. Goldberg explains the similarities that Zelensky shares with many American Jews and why it is so noteworthy that Ukraine's President is Jewish at this particular time.

    (09:02) Jeffrey Goldberg Interview

    (33:47) Rabbi Shira’s Guided Meditation as we count the Omer

    1.17 Blue and White and Gray (w/ Leah Solomon and Layla Alsheikh) Apr 29, 2022

    Rabbi Shira and Joshua welcome Israeli and Palestinian guests to the podcast to engage in an inclusive and nuanced conversation around Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (6:15) Leah Solomon Interview

    (38:18) Layla Alsheikh Interview

    (60:45) Reading the names of those who recently were killed in the region

    1.16 I Want You to Know We Are Still Here (w/ Esther Safran Foer & Franklin Foer) Apr 22, 2022

    Joshua and Rabbi Shira reconvene after spending Passover seder with friends and family. As Yom HaShoah (Holocause Remembrance Day) approaches, we take this opportunity to hear an unforgettable family story from Esther Safran Foer and her son Franklin Foer about their ancestry that was affected by the Holocaust. Esther has written a book titled, “I Want You to Know We’re Still Here: A Post Holocaust Memoir” about her experiences.
    Episode Timecodes:

    (08:42) Interview with Esther and Franklin

    (42:58) Rabbi Shira “Counts the Omer”

    1.15 Can We Sing "Go Down Moses" at the Seder? (w/ Rabbi Sandra Lawson) Apr 15, 2022

    As Passover has arrived, we welcome to the Chutzpod! Seder Table a very different Jewish background and perspective from Shira & Joshua. Rabbi Sandra Lawson is one of the world’s first African American, queer, female rabbis. She works with Reconstructing Judaism to help it realize its deeply held aspiration of becoming an anti-racist organization and movement.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (03:51) Rabbi Sandra Lawson Interview

    (34:42) Rabbi Shira’s Reads a Moving Speech from Alla Gutnikova

    1.14 The Podcast of our Affliction (w/ Dan Pashman & John Ross Bowie) Apr 08, 2022

    Our hosts discuss the upcoming festival of Passover, and the symbols and goals of a meaningful seder. Plus, Rabbi Shira chats with The Sporkful's Dan Pashman about Passovers past, and a spiritual connection to eating.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (20:32) Dan Pashman Interview

    (39:27) John Ross Bowie defines Hebrew & Yiddish terms used in our episode

    (44:35) Rabbi Shira’s Guided Meditation

    1.13 Why is the Episode Different from all Others? (w/ Hrishikesh Hirway) Apr 01, 2022

    …because on all other episodes we talk about what we want to talk about, but in THIS episode we talk about what you want to talk about! And never mind four, we answer SIX listener questions. Get your hosts’ takes on therapy, Luther, volunteerism, and more!

    Episode Timecodes:

    (40:05) Hrishikesh Hirway defines Hebrew & Yiddish terms used in our episode

    (42:58) Rabbi Shira’s Guided Meditation

    1.12 Bubbling Hunk of Unidentifiable Food (w/ Noah Emmerich) Mar 25, 2022

    Fins, and scales, and split hooves…. oh my! The Rabbi and Josh get back to the text, as they look at the Torah portion Shmini, which includes the laws of keeping kosher, and they ponder how to sanctify the act of eating.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (38:19) Noah Emmerich defines Hebrew & Yiddish terms used in our episode

    (40:47) Rabbi Shira’s Guided Meditation

    1.11 LIVE Purim Edition (w/ Elon Gold, Eitan Levine, & Scott Weiner) Mar 16, 2022

    As Purim begins at sunset on Wednesday, “Chutzpod!” follows suit. This is a unique episode as you will hear a live Zoom taping where Joshua & Shira were joined by a legion of the “Chutzsquad”. Multiple guests came by as we do our best to fulfill all of the Purim Mitzvot (Commandments). Coming your way are Megillah Readings, the “Jewish or Antisemitic” game show, virtual costume changes, drinking games, Larry David stories, raising money to feed the less fortunate, and so much more all in under an hour.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (00:00) Purim Shpiel

    (08:57) First Megillah Reading by Scott Weiner

    (09:46) Elon Gold (Actor) swings by

    (23:11) Second Megillah Reading by Scott Weiner

    (25:30) Eitan Levine (Comedian) leads “Jewish or Antisemitic” Game Show

    (35:10) Third Megilah Reading by Scott Weiner

    (39:45) Fourth Megillah Reading by Scott Weiner

    (43:18) Joshua’s Guided Meditation

    1.10 Celebrating 100 Years of the Bat Mitzvah (w/ Rabbi Lauren Grabelle Hermann) Mar 11, 2022

    In March of 1922 in New York City, twelve year-old Judith Kaplan had the first ever Bat Mitzvah and we are here to celebrate this momentous occasion. Rabbi Shira tells Joshua about her own Bat Mitzvah and explains the reasoning for why this rite of passage occurs when it does. Our interview this episode is with Rabbi Lauren Grabelle Hermann, who works at SAJ, where Judith made history 100 years ago. We also sprinkle in other touching first-hand Bat Mitzvah stories for you to enjoy.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (05:17) Malina sisters share their Bat Mitzvah memories

    (16:13) Interview with Rabbi Lauren Grabelle Hermann

    (43:44) Rabbi Shira’s Bat Mitzvah Speech

    1.09 On the Tragedy in Ukraine (w/ Oksana Galkevich) Mar 04, 2022

    As tragedies continue in Ukraine, Joshua & Rabbi Shira dedicate this episode to the 200K+ Jewish people who live there and are in harms way. The episode begins by letting people know the ways they can help and what Jewish relief organizations are lending their support. Then we are joined by Oksana Galkevich, born in Ukraine and as of the past few years living in Israel, who has assisted the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) with many operations in Ukraine and the Former Soviet Union.
    Episode Timecodes:

    (05:30) Rabbi Shira’s quick primer on the Jewish Worldwide Relief Organizations

    (07:58) Interview with Oksana Galkevich

    (27:40) Special Joint Meditation reading

    1.08 Communities: A Love/Hate Story (w/ Wajahat Ali, Dule Hill & Jazmyn Simon) Feb 25, 2022

    What is the purpose of a community? Rabbi Shira and Joshua look at this very simple yet complex question in this episode that aligns with the Torah portion “Vayakhel”. They are then joined by the esteemed author Wajahat Ali for his unique viewpoint on the subject.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (17:32) Wajahat Ali Interview

    (41:07) Dule Hill & Jazmyn Simon define the Hebrew & Yiddish (and even Aramaic) terms used in our episode

    (43:37) Rabbi Shira’s Guided Meditation

    1.07 Living with Uncertainty (w/ Miriam Anzovin and James Roday Rodriguez) Feb 18, 2022

    Our hosts welcome the Queen of TikTok Talmud to the show, and they discuss the Golden Calf, feeling lost without a leader, and the rabbi under your bed.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (18:20) Miriam Anzovin Interview

    (39:21) James Roday Rodriguez defines Hebrew/Yiddish terms used in the episode

    (42:18) Rabbi Shira’s Guided Meditation

    1.06 Ancient Magic 8 Ball (w/ Jonathan Greenblatt, Melissa Merwin-Malina, & Russell Shaw) Feb 11, 2022

    Rabbi Shira and Joshua welcome ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt to the show, to discuss antisemitism in general, and Whoopi Goldberg’s comments on the Holocaust in particular. Also, we talk about what we’re wearing, who we’re wearing, and why we’re wearing. And…our hosts welcome their spouses to the show!

    Episode Timecodes:

    (05:40) Melissa Merwin (Joshua’s wife & costumer) Interview on the performative nature of wearing clothing

    (29:41) Jonathan Greenblatt Interview

    (45:57) Russell Shaw (Shira’s husband) defines the Hebrew & Yiddish terms used in the episode

    (48:40) Rabbi’s Shira’s Guided Meditation

    1.05 Sacred Spaces (w/ Mayer Rus & Phill LaMarr) Feb 04, 2022

    This week Rabbi Shira and Joshua are joined by Architectural Digest’s Mayer Rus. Together they look at the weekly Torah portion, Terumah, and consider the specificity of the instructions for constructing the Tabernacle, the portable sanctuary for worship built by the Israelites in the desert.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (17:47) Mayer Rus Interview

    (37:58) Phil LaMarr defines Hebrew/Yiddish terms used in the episode

    (42:07) Rabbi Shira’s Guided Meditation

    1.04 De-emphasizing the Truth (w/ Jamie Raskin & Mary McCormack) Jan 28, 2022

    With the week’s Torah portion, Mishpatim, as a guide, Rabbi Shira and Josh probe the Jewish take on lying — is it ever acceptable? And we are joined by Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD), who discusses his new book “Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth, and the Trials of American Democracy”.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (25:01) Mary McCormack defines Hebrew & Yiddish terms we mentioned

    (28:02) Congressman Jamie Raskin Interview

    (46:35) Rabbi Shira’s Guided Meditation

    1.03 Daily Acts of Revelation (w/ David Wain & Ken Marino) Jan 21, 2022

    Rabbi Shira and Joshua discuss the giving of the Ten Commandments, and what it takes to be prepared for “revelation” in our lives. Then they kick back with actor-writer-director David Wain to discuss his connection to Judaism, and the Ten Commandments-inspired film he co-wrote and directed, “The Ten”.
    Episode Timecodes:


    (26:01) David Wain Interview
    (46:30) Ken Marino defines the Hebrew & Yiddish terms we mentioned
    (48:09) Rabbi Shira’s Guided Meditation

    Bonus: After Colleyville Jan 18, 2022

    A Bonus episode in which Josh and Rabbi Shira reflect upon this past weekend’s hostage situation at a synagogue in Texas.

    1.02 Bring Me a Shrubbery (w/ Mark Donovan & Scott Foley) Jan 14, 2022

    Don’t pack away those NYE decorations just yet! Rabbi Shira and Joshua discuss Tu Bishvat, the Jewish “New Year of the Trees.” They’ll help you spruce up your observance with new ways to celebrate an ancient holiday. Also, we book our first guest, and it’s Santa Claus. No, really.

    Episode Timecodes:

    (15:30) Mark Donovan Interview

    (48:10) Scott Foley defines Hebrew/Yiddish terms used on the podcast

    (51:05) Rabbi Shira’s Guided Meditation

    1.01 Mixed Multitude (w/ Josh Charles) Jan 07, 2022

    This week’s Torah Portion, “Bo,” mentions the “mixed multitude” that left Egypt with the Israelites. Who were these “others,” and who are the "others" in our own lives today?

    Also, if Josh and Rabbi Shira went on a reality TV show together, which one would it be?

    Episode Timecodes:
    (32:46) Actor Josh Charles defines the Hebrew/Yiddish terms used on the podcast

    (34:51) Rabbi Shira’s Guided Meditation

    Teaser Dec 01, 2021

    In this teaser episode, we give you a taste of what’s to come in Chutzpod!
    Rabbi Shira and Joshua discuss the Jewish approach to liminality — moving forward from the past, actually being present in the present, and turning gratefully to the future. We look at the Shehechiyanu blessing, which gives thanks to the Source of All for giving us life, sustaining us, and bringing us to new moments. Even the tough ones.

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