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Frum Instagram star Adina Miles (aka Flatbush Girl) made a splash when she spoke out against women being erased from orthodox publications. Since then, she has continued to raise controversy in the orthodox world in her own funny, unique way. In this episode of HevriaCast, Elad speaks with her about the reasons she approaches her social media presence in this way, and how her creative approach has made an impact that others haven't. You can follow Flatbush Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flatbushgirl/ And on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flatbushgirl/
We're back for season 2! And in honor of our return, we're so honored to bring Leah Gottfried of "Soon By You" fame back to the show. In this episode Leah and Elad discuss how art can model healthy communication. And, of course, how it can save the world. Enjoy!
HevriaCast is back! And this time, we're featuring two very special people. First is Henny Stern, a dancer leading the AccepDance movement. And second is our wonderful guest host, Rivka Nehorai! In this episode, they discuss the history behind somatic therapy and holistic dance, Henny's experiences of personal revelation in unexpected places, the Jewish relationship with the sensual world, and so much more. Enjoy!
Imagine a form of art that actually incorporates the audience, and that combines it all with the sacred texts of the world. This is exactly the kind of theater that Jon Adam Ross, founder of The In[heir]itance Project, has created. Hear about his vision, the power of diversity in creativity, and what sacred text even is in the latest HevriaCast episode.
How can artistic baalei teshuva find their way in the religious world? Is silencing ever the right option? How can they affect the world beyond? These questions and much more are the focus of a freewheeling conversation between Elad and Sruli Broocker and Gedaliah Aronson, both members of the band Chillent based in Pittsburgh. Find out more about Chillent on their website: http://www.chillentband.com/ Listen to and buy their albums on Bandcamp: https://chillentfunk.bandcamp.com/ And read David Karpel's review of their work on Hevria: http://hevria.com/davidkarpel/cookin-with-chillent/
Meet Rabbi Sam Reinstein, the rabbi at Congregation Kol Israel in Brooklyn. In recent years, Sam has helped CKI grow from an aging shul to a revitalized, modern, and creative one known for its art galleries, "Jewish Comic Con," and interfaith storytelling nights. In this episode, Sam and Elad discuss how he helped innovate these transformations, which then evolves into a discussion about the nature of creativity and why it even applies to the work of being a rabbi. Find out about CKI here: http://ckibrooklyn.org/ Follow CKI's art events here: https://www.facebook.com/brooklynjewishartgallery/ Read Sam's writing here: http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/author/sam-reinstein/
Ever since her "Illustrated Pirkei Avot" took the Jewish world by storm, Jessica Deutsch has become one of the most well-known and groundbreaking artists in the Jewish world. It is no surprise, then, that she has a lot to share about creativity, and especially creativity in the Jewish world. From how illustrations can help us better navigate our ability to live as Jews to the power of process over product to why artists should do "secret projects," this discussion between Elad and Tamar is rich with discussions about all forms of spiritual creativity. Visit Jessica's website here: http://www.jessicatdeutsch.com/ Follow Jessica on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/jessica_tamar_deutsch/
Can a businessman be creative? Can a business itself be creative? If so, what does all that reveal about creativity itself? In the latest episode of HevriaCast, Elad is joined by Naftali Hanau, founder and CEO of Grow and Behold, an organic kosher meat provider that has been making waves in the Jewish community. Enjoy! You can find Grow and Behold at the website: https://www.growandbehold.com/
Emilia Cataldo, also known by her stage name of Nehedar, talks about how acid led her to religion, the power of being an outsider as an artist, what artists and activists have in common, and so much more. Find Nehedar on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nehedarmusic/ And SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/nehedar
Eden Pearlstein of Darshan fame joins Elad to discuss what it means to be a fringe artist and Jew in a world where the fringe is often considered dangerous. Check out Eden's new album "Raza" with Darshan (the band featured in our intro!) here: https://darshan.bandcamp.com/album/raza Learn more about Darshan here: http://www.darshanproject.com/ See Darshan perform in New York on March 21st: https://www.facebook.com/events/1952951351588930/
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