Jew Girls on the Block
By Rachel and Yelly
Jew Girls on the BlockJul 29, 2020
Happy Anni to Us!
Join Rachel and Yelly and they celebrate their 1 year anniversary of podcasting! Can you believe that it's already been a year? And what a year it's been! Join them as they celebrate in the best way they know how to. This is definitely an episode you don't want to miss!
MeetJew (Girls on the Block)
Join Rachel and Yelly for a very special episode featuring Aaron Raimi, the founder and CEO of MeetJew. Find out more about the social and dating group, learn the inspiration behind the idea, and learn about upcoming events. As always, this episode is full of stories, fun, laughter, and amazing advice!
Enjoy!
Shavuot-ish
Join Yelly and Rachel as they discuss the upcoming holiday of Shavuot...sort of. Join them for this episode filled with stories, laughter, and their usual shenanigans!
Please also take a moment to say a prayer for Israel. Our thoughts and prayers are with our brothers and sisters in our homeland. We stand with Israel forever.
Dip N' Dash
Join Rachel and Yelly as the discuss the controversial topic of tevilat keilim, (dipping utensils in the ritual bath). Learn about this interesting tradition and hear Rachel and Yelly's experiences at the mikvah (ritual bath). As always, this episode is full of stories, stupidity, and tons of laughter.
Back and Better than Never
Guess who's back, back, back, back again. Yelly and Rachel are back so def tell your friends! Yelly and Rachel are back and better than never from their brief hiatus! Join them for an episode of catch-up, stories, advice, and obviously a bunch of laughter
Passover
Join Rachel and Yelly as they discuss the Jewish holiday of Passover. Learn about the many traditions and excitement surrounding this special week. As always this episode is full of stories, fun, and laughter. This is definitely an episode that you do not want to Passover!
Dumb, Dumber, and a NASA Scientist
Join Rachel, Yelly and their special guest Yael, as they discuss moving, being different, and having higher than average intelligence! As always this episode is full of stories, laughter, and Torah learning. Grab a drink, snack, pet, or imaginary friend, and enjoy!
Crappy Birthday Corona
It's been a year since the initial lockdown and what a year it's been! Join Rachel and Yelly as they reminisce about what life was like a year ago and how much things have changed in the past year. Join them for stories, discussion and a lot of laughing!
Shootin' the Shdus
Join Rachel and Yelly to shoot the shdus! In this episode they just take a step back and discuss what's going on in their lives. There are plenty of funny stories and a ton of laugher
PURIM!
Join Rachel and Yelly as they discuss the Jewish holiday of Purim! Learn about the story of Purim and the traditions they have to celebrate it. As always, this episode will have you laughing.
Keepin' It Kosher
Join Yelly and Rachel as they discuss the hot Jewish topic of Kosher. Learn about the meaning behind this 'law' and how it affects their everyday lives. This episode is definitely one that you don’t want to miss!
Caught In A Bad Romance
Join Rachel, Yelly, and their special guest Hillary, as they discuss dating in the secular world. Listen as they talk about their experiences using dating apps and receiving unsolicited pictures from guys. As always, the episode is full of stories, games, and laughter. Enjoy!
Modesty is the Best Policy
Tu B'Shvat and Psychopaths
Listen Yelly and Rachel as they discuss the Israeli holiday of Tu B'Shvat! Learn about the birthday of the trees and how the holiday is celebrated around the world. Join them for advice, laughter and funny stories that you definitely do not want to miss!
Vaccine Queen
Can't Touch This
Join Rachel, Yelly, and their friend Sarah as they discuss Shomer Negiah. Listen as they navigate through one of the hottest topics when it comes to dating in the Orthodox community. This episode is informative yet fun! Listen as they discuss, share stories, and play games. You don't want to miss this one!
CoronaCrushin’ It
Join Rachel and Yelly as they talk with one of the founders of the facebook dating group CoronaCrush. Listen as they learn about how the organization was created, how matches are made, and how to get involved. This episode is informative and fun and as always filled with games, stories, and a ton of laughter!
2020 Wrapped
Join Rachel and Yelly as they reminisce about this past year. This year has been full of highs and lows and Yelly and Rachel recap them all. Listen for their favorites, least favorite, and most embarrassing moments of the year along with some funny statistics. You don't want to miss the final episode of 2020
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy safe new year! And just remember all 2021 has to do is a little better. Catch you in 2021!
Merry Jewmas
STAY LIT!
Catch up with Rachel and Yelly as they discuss Chanukah, the festival of lights! Listen as they teach you about the Jewish holiday, tell stories, and play games. Enjoy and stay lit y'all!
Wedding Woes
In this episode Rachel and Yelly are joined by Rachel's close friend Avital. Avital tells the story of her wild ride to the Chuppah during this pandemic. This is definitely a story that she'll be telling for generations. You won't want to miss this one.
Abbas and Alcohol!
Join Rachel and Yelly as they catch up with a very special guest: Rachel's dad! Come and join us as we talk about Jewish life in the past, tell stories and jokes, and play games!
Rona Romance II
Rona Romance
BirthYAY!
In honor of their recent birthdays, in this episode Rachel and Yelly discuss the significance of birthdays in Judaism. They also share their best birthday stories, play games, and laugh their butts off! Definitely an episode you don't want to miss!
Hallowhat?
In this episode Rachel and Yelly address the different Jewish opinions about celebrating Halloween. Join them for facts and stories, games, and a ton of laughter!
Kiddush on Corona
In this episode Rachel and Yelly discuss the rising numbers of Corona cases in Jewish communities and rising anti-semitism that has been going along with it. Listen as Yelly pitches some new, and incredible, business ideas, and these humble women share their opinions and give advice on your questions. Join us for stories, games, fun, and plenty of laughter!
That's a Wrap
The bittersweet moment has finally come....the holidays are over. Listen as Rachel and Yelly regroup and catch up after all of the holiday madness!! They share stories from this interesting and different holiday holiday season, play games and laugh a lot!
B'Simcha!
In this episode Rachel and Yelly end off this holiday series with a discussion about Simchas Torah! Join them for stories, games, and a ton of laughter! You might even get a little b'simcha!
Ushpizin Season
Continuing their holiday series, in this episode Rachel and Yelly discuss the next one on the calendar.....Sukkot! Listen as they explore the different traditions associated with the holiday and talk about how their own families celebrate. Also listen as they play some Sukkot related games and even introduce a new segment! You'll be laughing along with them the whole time!
God will Forgive...Hopefully
In this episode Rachel and Yelly discuss the holiest day of the Jewish year, Yom Kippur. Listen as they go through the rules and customs of the day and share their own stories. Rachel and Yelly also discuss what they need to atone for this year and read some of the ones that listeners sent in as well!
New Year, Same Us
In this episode Rachel and Yelly discuss the upcoming holiday of Rosh Hashana. Listen as they discuss traditions, how things will be different this year due to COVID, and even some resolutions! As always this episode is filled with great stories and plenty of laughter!
Only God Nose
In this episode Yelly, Rachel, and their very special guest, Tehila, discuss some of the Jewish opinions on tattoos and piercings. Grab a snack, drink, seat, or steering wheel, and join us for stories, games, and plenty of laughter!
Catching Up with Our Biggest Fan
In this episode, Yelly and Rachel are joined by their biggest fan: David. Listen as they catch up, tell funny stories, play games, and laugh their butts off!
Work It Girl
This week Rachel and Yelly discuss the work place: both in Jewish and secular work environments. Join us for stories, games, advice, and loads of laughter!
(Jewish) Mother Knows Best
This week Rachel and Yelly are joined by a very special guest: Rachel's mom! Come and join us for some fun, crazy stories, (Jewish) motherly advice, games, and laughter!
Wedding Season
In this episode Rachel and Yelly talk about Jewish weddings. In our humble opinion, this is an awesome episode. Come join us for story time, lots of laughs, and even some advice!
Dating Jewish
In this episode we discuss dating in the Jewish community and re-tell some of our dating stories. Join us for fun, games, and laughter!
Haters Gonna Hate
In this episode we discuss the upcoming fast of Tisha B'Av and connect it to recent events in the media. Join us as we learn, laugh, and play games! If you are observing Tisha B'Av, we hope you have an easy and meaningful fast!
Jew&A
REUNITED AT LAST!
We have been finally reunited! In this episode, we discuss returning to New York, reuniting, and our recent move. Join us to hear our thoughts on the recent anti-semitism in the media and meet our first special guest! Join us for fun, laughter, and mishugas!
The Rona Is Still A Thing
We're coming back! In this episode, we discuss our excitement, concerns and fears about our upcoming return to New York City. We also play new games and tell funny stories! Join us for some fun, gossip, stories, and plenty of laughter!
Summer!
In this episode we discuss our favorite memories from past summers, as well as what we are looking forward to in the coming weeks. Join us for an hour of stories, games, and laughter!
Q2
In this episode, Rachel and Yelly discuss shows they have been enjoying and what they are looking forward to in the near future. Come join us for games, stories, and hysterical laughter!
Quarantine
Come and join us for stories and games and prepare to laugh your stockings off!
In this episode we will discuss quarantine and how it is affecting our daily lives. We will also delve into the effects the pandemic has had on our religion and why it has hit Jewish communities hard.
Spread Schmear Not Hate!
Rachel and Yelly first discuss the tragedy that happened this past weekend and then the holiday of Shavuot. Join them for stories, games, and laughter! #SpreadSchmearNotHate
Welcome to Jew Girls on the Block
Meet Rachel and Yelly. Just a couple of hilarious and beautiful (yet humble) NJGs navigating our 20s in NYC. Listen as we explore dating, friendship, and general woes of Modern Orthodox single life in a big city.
Jew Girls on the Block Promo
An introduction to Jew Girls on the Block. Meet Rachel and Yelly. Just a couple of hilarious and beautiful (yet humble) NJGs navigating our 20s in NYC. Listen as we explore dating, friendship, and general woes of Modern Orthodox single life in a big city.