Podcast Episodes

A Whole Lotta Leviticus: Our Traditional (Untraditional) Torah Study for Season 7

Season 7 Episode 9

In our Season 7 finale, Hanna again poses as a yeshiva bocher. Shira takes her through a very special double Torah portion: Achrei Mot-Kedoshim Levit…

6 months, 1 week ago

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Ol' Dirty Money

Season 7 Episode 8

What does Judaism say about accepting “dirty” money? A listener has been watching the online debate about how her alma mater should handle money from…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

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Bubbemeises

Season 7 Episode 7

Is covering your mirrors during shiva a superstition or Jewish law? What about breaking the glass at a wedding? Tashlich? 

Rabbi Shira and Hanna discu…

6 months, 3 weeks ago

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Practically Kosher

Season 7 Episode 7

Is it Kosher to question Kashrut?

A listener writes, “Why do Jews have Kosher rules? And how would you suggest a previously unobservant Jew approach K…

6 months, 4 weeks ago

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A Sober Seder

Season 7 Episode 5

Wine is central to Jewish ritual, but what if drinking isn’t safe for you? A listener in recovery dreads what used to be his favorite holiday, Passov…

7 months ago

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Can’t We Just Have a Happy Passover?

Season 7 Episode 4

With the world feeling particularly heavy, Rabbi Shira and Hanna wonder if, in addition to moments of anger and resistance, they can find a way to br…

7 months, 1 week ago

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Hey A**hole

Season 7 Episode 3

After a listener misgenders someone at synagogue, a torrent of feelings, recriminations and emails ensue, leading one congregant to email another wit…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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Is Vanity Fair?

Season 7 Episode 2

Is Botox kosher?

What about filler, extensions or hair dye? Can a good Jew be too vain? And does Judaism value beauty? 

A listener reaches out for help…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Psychedelic Experience...on Purim

Season 7 Episode 1

We’re back for Season 7!

Purim is a time to reveal the hidden, unmask your shadow self and, perhaps, get super sloshed. But a listener wonders about h…

8 months ago

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Coming Soon...Chutzpod Season 7!

Season 7

Chutzpod is coming back with new episodes and new real-life questions February 25th!

Rabbi Shira and Hanna will talk about using psychedelics on Purim…

9 months ago

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