Karen sits down with Allegra Benitah, tax lawyer turned Challah baker! Allegra shares her journey to becoming one of Instagram’s most innovative challah bakers - she’s known for her fun shapes and wow flavors (think elderflower, strawberry, and mint challah) - after having grown up in a household where challah only EVER came from the bakery.

 

Learn what it means for her to share the beauty of Judaism through food on a national platform - and don’t miss her tips for the reluctant challah bakers among us!

 

You’ll find out:

- All about Micaela's Jewish upbringing in Australia

 

- How she found meaning in Jewish tradition and deepened her spirituality after moving to NYC in her 20s

 

- The dangers of mechanical Judaism

 

- What kept her Jewishly grounded during her hectic days in the fashion industry

 

- Building your own Jewish community

 

- How an unconventional approach to Shabbat dinner became the cornerstone of her Jewish life

 

- Overcoming Jewish impostor syndrome and finding your own place in Judaism

 

- The importance of finding your own connection to Jewish traditions

 

- Balancing tradition and individuality in Judaism

 

- Nourishing her children’s Jewish spirituality

 

- Tapping into Torah wisdom to create a meaningful Jewish home

 

- Becoming a spiritual anchor in your own life

 

- The importance of “spiritual home decor”

 

- Why you should seek out Judaica that sparks joy

LINKS:

 

Micaela’s website http://www.micaelaezra.com 

 

Micaela’s Instagram http://instagram.com/micaela_ezra 

 

AHYIN, Micaela’s Judaica brand https://ahyinjudaica.com

  Allegra baking challah alongside her mother, Vanessa Feltz, on ITV’s This Morning https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6176103/This-Morning-viewers-wild-Vanessa-Feltzs-daughter-Allegra.html

 

Rabbi Simon Jacobson https://www.meaningfullife.com 

 

Smashing Life, my community membership club for Jewish + Jew(ish) women https://smashinglife.club