Rabbi Dr. Seth Farber of ITIM understands the complex workings of religion and state in Israel better than most. He sat down with Shoshanna and Anne to talk about what's good, what's bad, what's broken, and - perhaps surprisingly - the importance of a chief rabbinate for a Jewish state. Music: "Misery" by the Whips

Can Israel Be a Jewish State? (Season 2 Episode 6)

Chochmat Nashim was founded to fight injustice in the Orthodox Jewish world and bring about positive change. Join Anne Gordon and Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll as they speak from within the community out of love for Judaism, respect for tradition, and the need for justice.

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Even as the war rages in Israel, American campuses have become a whole other front line. Anne and Shoshanna speak to two US college students about their experiences of antisemitism and anti-Zionism on campus, and marvel at the strength of these incredible young people. Music: "Misery" by The Whips

People's College for the Liberation of Palestine: U.S. Jews on Campus (Season 7 Episode 14)

How can we celebrate when our people are in captivity? Yet, Passover isn't cancelled this year, even if you feel it should be, so how do we make sense of it? In what is now an annual pre-Passover episode to help boost our seder experience, Anne and Shoshanna talk to Dr. Tammy Jacobowitz about how to approach the holiday this very difficult year. Music: "Misery" by The Whips

If the Hostages Aren't Home by Pesach, What's a Holiday of Freedom? (Season 7 Episode 13)

Six months into Israel's war with Hamas, and nearly all sectors of Israeli society are feeling it, but extended army service and a sadly rising death toll have turned Israeli attention to the Haredim who (for the most part) do not serve in the IDF. Much of Israel is irate, but with the yeshiva exemptions newly canceled, Haredim are irate too. Anne and Shoshanna discuss the change in the air. Our annual fundraiser is this week! SUPPORT OUR WORK TODAY https://causematch.com/chochmatnashim2024

No, Serving in the IDF Is NOT Worse Than Being Killed by Hamas (Season 7 Episode 12)

Adina Sash has set the Orthodox world buzzing about the strike she hopes will help agunot. Shoshanna and Anne talk to Adina about her campaign and what has come of it (so far). Music: "Misery" by The Whips

Why Flatbush Girl Started a S*x Strike: An Interview with Adina Sash (Season 7 Episode 11)

Yes, representation in Israeli politics really matters. Shoshanna and Anne delve into why women running for municipal office is so important (even during the war). For all that elected officials should represent the concerns of the entire population, it is too easy to miss issues that don't touch one directly. Thus, the need for women to focus on concerns that a male-only government is unlikely to even notice. Music: "Misery" by The Whips

Can Israel Be a Jewish State? (Season 2 Episode 6)

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