Posts by daniel

This month we’re talking about the new book, Warm and Welcoming: How the Jewish Community can Become Truly Diverse and Inclusive in the 21st Century, edited by Warren Hoffman, and Miriam Steinberg Egeth.  And for our second segment we’re talking about The Club, a new show on netflix that centers on a Jewish woman in Istanbul in the 1950s.  Endorsements Mimi endorses ridiculous Chasidic pop songs. In particular,...

This month we’re talking about several recent scandals involving Jewish youth groups and youth leaders. What if anything can we hope Jewish organizations do to keep children and employees safe from sexual predators? And for our second segment we’re talking about Hanukkah kitsch.  Sexual abuse and assault in Jewish youth spaces Celebrated Haredi children’s author accused of sexually abusing teen girls by TOI staff in...

This month we’re joined by guest host Miriam Steinberg-Egeth. Among Miriam’s many claims to fame are her Jewish advice column in the Exponent, and her forthcoming book, Warm and Welcoming: How the Jewish Community Can Become Truly Diverse and Inclusive in the 21st Century which she co-edited with Warren Hoffman and which is coming out in December.  This month we’re talking about Jewish day planners. We’ve...

This month we’re talking about climate change, grief, and how the Jewish community is and can respond to climate change.  And for our second segment we’re talking about the newish Netflix show My Unorthodox Life. My Unorthodox Life My Unorthodox Life Is Compelling TV That Could Make Life Harder for Some Jews by Jenny Singer in Glamour My ex-Orthodox life isn’t glamorous, but my story should be told by Dainy Bernstein in...

This month we’re talking with Dr. Hannah Lebovits, assistant professor of Public Affairs at the University of Texas- Arlington, to talk about the different kinds of anti-semitism and discrimination. And for our second segment we’re talking about our perfect summer Shabbat.We explore our favorite activities and discuss what makes these hot Shabbatot bearable and/or fun. We also chat about what’s our favorite way to...