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Drinking and Drashing: Torah with a Twist

Drinking and Drashing: Torah with a Twist

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Storytelling. Innovation. Jewish Values. Leadership. Midrash. Entrepreneurship. Mixology. Community. Engagement. Torah. This is a podcast about YOU. Each week we invite an incredible guest or two (or more!) to join us in conversation about the values that drive their incredible work and how a tumbler of Torah might make a magnificent mixed drink. We’re shaking—not stirring—things up with a classic twist on a millennia-old tradition. So raise the volume and your glass each week with Drinking and Drashing: Torah with a Twist. L’chayim!
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Ep. 237 - Balak with Eliana Light

Drinking and Drashing: Torah with a TwistJul 11, 2022

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Ep. 329 - Shavuot Revelations with Amanda, Gabe, and Edon
May 22, 202352:05
Ep. 328 - B’midbar with Rabbi Andrew A. Goodman
May 15, 202301:08:17
Ep. 327 - Behar-Bechukotai with Miranda Bass

Ep. 327 - Behar-Bechukotai with Miranda Bass

WOW!!! This week, you’re hearing for the first time ever on our podcast Master of Sacred Music Gabe Snyder and RABBI Amanda K. Weiss! Woohoo! (Chazak chazak v’nitchazek!) We’re not done learning yet! We still have the extraordinary Miranda Bass who walks us through the significance of service (both to the Temple and to your country). Navigating the political landscape is never an easy adventure, but it’s worthwhile to use our values as a compass and our community as a guide. How we treat each other makes a huge difference to where we end up—even when it’s just finding a common ground when we stand in disagreement with one another. Oh right! And don’t forget…rest is radical and holy. (Also…#crimedoesntpay against people OR institutions).

Some source links:
Robert Alter’s Translation:
https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393292497
Jubilee Year: https://myjewishlearning.com/article/sabbatical-year-shemitah-and-jubilee-year-yovel
Ibn Ezra: https://myjewishlearning.com/article/abraham-ibn-ezra

To continue the conversation:
Miranda’s email: mbass10000@gmail.com

Find us on social media:
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Instagram: @DrinkingandDrashing
Website: www.drinkinganddrashing.com

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Edited by Michael Iaciofano

May 08, 202357:39
Ep. 326 - Emor with Rabbi Becky Jaye

Ep. 326 - Emor with Rabbi Becky Jaye

When we’re in the middle of counting the Omer (the time between Passover and Shavuot), it’s hard NOT to think about what counts—in our actions, our thoughts, and especially in our words. We were thrilled to welcome back (this time as featured guest!) Rabbi Becky Jaye, Program Manager for Emor: The Institute for Bold Jewish Thought (a project of T’ruah!). We discuss the importance of finding diverse ways to interpret Jewish texts (and practices), and how we might enable people to open up the space for all to share their thoughts safely and clearly. How might we pause when in conversation in an effort to really get to the core of someone else’s mindset? When we have meaningful and authentic discussions (say, like we do on this podcast), we are able to deeply hold each other in presence and relationships in beautiful and unexpected ways (even when it might be difficult).

Some Links to What Rabbi Becky Jaye is Reading/Working On!
T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights:
www.Truah.org
On Repentance and Repair (Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg): www.OnRepentance.com
The Person You Mean to Be (Dolly Chugh): https://dollychugh.com/book/the-person-you-mean-to-be

To continue the conversation:
Rabbi Becky Jaye’s email: bjaye@truah.org
Emor’s Website: https://emorinstitute.org/
Emor’s Instagram: @emor_institute

Find us on social media:
Facebook: Drinking and Drashing: Torah with a Twist
Instagram: @DrinkingandDrashing
Website: www.drinkinganddrashing.com

Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/xeeghhpSy3

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Edited by Michael Iaciofano

May 01, 202356:60
Ep. 325 - Achrei-Mot–Kedoshim with Gabe, Amanda, and Edon!
Apr 24, 202315:42
Ep. 324 - Tazria-Metzora with Samantha Klipstein
Apr 17, 202336:50
Ep. 323 - Sh'mini with Cantor Julie Yugend-Green

Ep. 323 - Sh'mini with Cantor Julie Yugend-Green

What does it look like to treat those who die with dignity? How can Jewish leaders mourn for and alongside their communities while maintaining the sacred mantle of leadership? In this week’s episode, we were blessed to learn with and from Cantor Yugend-Green, the current Cantor of Oak Park Temple (a special place for Executive Producer, Edon Valdman!). We look at the role of the Chevra Kadisha, the special Jewish burial laws and practices, and what it means to maintain silence (or even what NOT to say) in the face of great adversity.

Hebrew Terms Used in This Conversation:
Chevra Kadisha: a burial society, literally “holy friend,” who prepare the deceased for burial
Met/Metah: the deceased (m and f forms)
Taharah: purifying the body for burial, pouring water
Kavannah: intent
“Vayidom Aharon”: And Aaron was silent (Lev. 10:3)
Rosh: the head of the ritural
M'chilah: a prayer asking for forgiveness (for inadvertent indignity caused by taharah)
R'chitzah: gentle cleansing of the deceased
Halbashah B’Tachrichim: dressing of the deceased in burial garments
Tuma/tamei: impure, unclean or “vulnerable”
Tahor: pure, clean, or “whole”
“Baruch Dayan haEmet.”: “Blessed is the true Judge”
“Hamakom Yenachem Etchem B’toch Sh’ar Avelei Tzion Viyrushalayim”: “May God comfort all of you among the rest of the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.”

To continue the conversation:
Cantor Julie Yugend-Green’s email:
jygopt@comcast.net
Past Episode on Death/Chevra Kadisha:
Vayechi with Sarit Wishnevski: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/XiowZ3dwOyb

Find us on social media:
Facebook: Drinking and Drashing: Torah with a Twist
Instagram: @DrinkingandDrashing
Website: www.drinkinganddrashing.com

Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/xeeghhpSy3

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Edited by Michael Iaciofano

Apr 10, 202356:00
Ep. 322 - Passover with Wendy Berelson
Apr 03, 202347:21
Ep. 321 - Tzav with Lisa Colton
Mar 27, 202353:42
Ep. 320 - Vayikra with Cantor Harriet Dunkerley
Mar 20, 202351:27
Ep. 319 - Ki Tisa with Dr. Miriam Heller Stern
Mar 13, 202353:44
Ep. 318 - Tetzaveh with Sloane Applebaum
Feb 27, 202352:04
Ep. 317 - Terumah with Yoshi Silverstein

Ep. 317 - Terumah with Yoshi Silverstein

Feb 20, 202301:05:46
Ep. 316 - Mishpatim with Rabbi Howard Goldsmith
Feb 13, 202358:58
Ep. 315 - Yitro with Rabbi Cece Beyer
Feb 06, 202352:28
Ep. 314 - Beshalach with Cantor Rosalie Will & Cantor Ellen Dreskin
Jan 30, 202301:01:29
Ep. 313 - Bo with Rabbi Ari Goldstein
Jan 23, 202301:03:06
Ep. 312 - Va'era with Judi Williams
Jan 16, 202349:04
Ep. 311 - Shemot with Aliza and Jason Plotkin

Ep. 311 - Shemot with Aliza and Jason Plotkin

Jan 09, 202301:05:19
Ep. 310 - Vayechi with Sarit Wishnevski
Jan 02, 202348:56
Ep. 309 - Vayigash with Scott Black
Dec 26, 202250:58
Ep. 308 - Mikeitz with Jesse Epstein
Dec 19, 202258:16
Ep. 307 - Vayishlach with Rabbi Dr. Kari Tuling
Dec 05, 202243:59
Ep. 306 - Toldot with April Baskin and Tracie Guy-Decker

Ep. 306 - Toldot with April Baskin and Tracie Guy-Decker

What happens when our origin stories don’t really present us in the best light—or even shows us as characters that we don’t identify with? When stories are often shared by “the winners” or the people who wield power, there’s a lot of missed or erased history—all of which influence our greater Genesis understandings. Luckily for us, we were able to learn from April Baskin and Tracie Guy-Decker of Joyous Justice acclaim—how to step back, look around, and listen in order to lift up diverse voices. It’s okay to struggle with our stories—but the Joyous Justice team helps us find tools to confront confrontation and to help raise our communities to a higher level of excellence on the pathway to joyous justice for everyone.

To continue the conversation:
Roadmap to Resilience Workshop (Dec 5, 2022!):
https://joyous-justice.mykajabi.com/roadmap
Joyous Justice Website: https://joyousjustice.com/
Joyous Justice Facebook: Joyous Justice
Joyous Justice Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/590922415522750/
Joyous Justice Instagram: @joyous.justice
The Joyous Justice Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1146023

Find us on social media:
Facebook: Drinking and Drashing: Torah with a Twist
Instagram: @DrinkingandDrashing
Website: www.drinkinganddrashing.com

Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/xeeghhpSy3

Show the love with some Drinking and Drashing: Torah with a Twist merchandise at store.drinkinganddrashing.com, and don’t forget to subscribe and give us a rating on Apple Podcasts—it’s a great way to help our show grow!

Edited by Michael Iaciofano

Nov 21, 202247:48
Ep. 305 - Chayei Sarah with Gabe Snyder and Amanda K. Weiss
Nov 14, 202222:16
Ep. 304 - Vayera with Amelia Merrill
Nov 07, 202243:51
Ep. 303 - Lech L’cha with Rabbi Mary Zamore
Oct 31, 202259:49
Ep. 302 - Noach with Rabbi Dennis Ross
Oct 24, 202253:07
Ep. 301 - Bereshit with Leana Jelen Tapnack
Oct 18, 202259:60
Ep. 247 - V'Zot HaBrachah with Gabe Snyder
Oct 17, 202210:43
Ep. 246 - Ha’Azinu with Rabbi Amalia Mark
Oct 03, 202248:31
Ep. 245 - Vayeilech with Ethan Helfand
Sep 26, 202248:01
Ep. 244 - Nitzavim with Maharat Rori Picker Neiss
Sep 19, 202255:38
Ep. 243 - Ki Tavo with Jill Zenoff
Sep 12, 202201:03:55
Ep. 242 - Ki Teitzei with Jacob Stoehr
Sep 05, 202254:22
Ep. 241 - Re’eh with Rabbi Ariel Naveh
Aug 22, 202246:39
Ep. 240 - Eikev with Romina (Romi) Naparstek
Aug 15, 202253:48
Ep. 239 - Va'etchanan with Sasha Kopp

Ep. 239 - Va'etchanan with Sasha Kopp

V’ahavtah, fused glass, early childhood education… What do these things have in common? They’re all main points of conversation in this week’s episode! We had so much fun learning and playing with Sasha Kopp and Aliza Plotkin to talk about Parashat Vaetchanan and learning with the youngest members of our communities.

To continue the conversation:
The Jewish Education Project:
JewishedProject.org
Sasha’s Website: SashaKopp.com
Sasha’s Glass Art on Instagram: @FusedGlassworksBySasha
Aliza’s Instagram: @Aliza131

Additional ECE Resources:
https://www.newsweek.com/early-childhood-educators-are-essential-our-economy-our-future-opinion-1560933
Teachers are our Building Blocks: Staffing in Jewish Early Childhood During COVID - https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/teachers-are-our-building-blocks-staffing-in-jewish-early-childhood-during-covid/
PRINCIPLES OF EXPLORING OPEN-ENDED ART - https://www.aju.edu/school-jewish-education-and-leadership/blogs/principles-exploring-open-ended-art
It’s Time for All of Us to Vote: Exploring the Democratic Process with Young Children - https://www.naeyc.org/resources/blog/exploring-democratic-process-young-children
Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/jewishedproject/rabbi-adina-allen-and-sasha-kopp-art-early-childhood-education?fs=e&s=cl

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Edited by Kate Griffin

Aug 08, 202256:30
Ep. 238 - Pinchas with Rabbi Naamah Kelman
Jul 18, 202201:00:32
Ep. 237 - Balak with Eliana Light
Jul 11, 202201:02:13
Ep. 236 - Chukat with Amanda K. Weiss and Gabe Snyder

Ep. 236 - Chukat with Amanda K. Weiss and Gabe Snyder

What do you do when decisions that your national community are making are heartbreaking, troubling, and traumatic? You find a way to bring yourself and your issues to the Torah portion of the week. We do this with recent decisions by the US Supreme Court in this week’s episode featuring your co-hosts who had a lot of thoughts and feelings and yes, perspectives that we wanted to share. While we didn’t smash anything physically this week, we took a swing at why the Judaism that we practice has a lot to say on the issues that we’re facing as a nation.

For those trying to avoid the political, here are timestamps for the different sections of the episode:
Parashat Chukat Distilled Summary: 01:47-05:29
Midrashic Mixology: 23:17-24:10

Some of our textual sources:
Exodus 21:22-23
Yevamot 69b:10
Mishnah Niddah 3:7
Gittin 23b:9
Mishnah Oholot 7:6
Sanhedrin 72b
Mishneh Torah
Murderer and the Preservation of Life 1:9
Responsum L’vushai Mord’khai, 1913
Pew Study (2014):
https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/religious-landscape-study/religious-tradition/jewish/views-about-abortion/

To continue the conversation:
Facebook: Drinking and Drashing
Instagram: @DrinkingandDrashing
Our website: DrinkingandDrashing.com
Our email: drinkingandrashing@gmail.com

Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/xeeghhpSy3

Show the love with some Drinking and Drashing: Torah with a Twist merchandise at store.drinkinganddrashing.com, and don’t forget to subscribe and give us a rating on Apple Podcasts—it’s a great way to help our show grow!

Edited by Kate Griffin

Jul 04, 202227:17
Ep. 235 - Korach with Andrew Belinfante
Jun 27, 202254:15
Ep. 234 - Sh’lach L’cha with Lt. Matt Derenbacher
Jun 20, 202247:22
Ep. 233 - Beha'alotcha with Cantor Josh Rosenberg
Jun 13, 202246:00
Ep. 232 - Nasso with Rabbi Andrea Weiss, Ph.D.
Jun 06, 202256:09
Ep. 231 - B’midbar with Mariely Luengo
May 30, 202253:10
Ep. 230 - Bechukotai with AKW
May 23, 202204:29
Ep. 229 - Behar with Eric Fingerhut
May 16, 202250:21
Ep. 228 - Kedoshim with Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal
May 02, 202252:17