We've reached another milestone - the double chai of our podcast! In Jewish numerology, known as gematria, multiples of 18 symbolize life, and we're bringing a double dose of life to this episode by sharing advice, wisdom, and Jewish joy.

This week, Samantha and Yael are playing catch up on the latest holiday season, checking in on how Thanksgiving + Chanukah went, and how we're carrying our Jewish joy beyond the holidays. We're excited to be back in action with you - Happy Jew-ing!

This week, Samantha and Yael are playing catch up on the latest holiday season, checking in on how Thanksgiving + Chanukah went, and how we're carrying our Jewish joy beyond the holidays. We're excited to be back in action with you - Happy Jew-ing!

This week, Samantha and Yael are diving into Season 1, Episode 4 of Netflix's My Unorthodox Life. We're unpacking who gets to tell who's stories, invasive shidduchim, questionable parenting choices, and education in the yeshiva world, all against the backdrop of Jewish choices and values.

This week, Samantha and Yael are talking about Tikkun Olam - the Jewish concept of repairing the world. We're delving into what it means (and doesn't), and how we can use it to be better people/to figure out how to Jew meaningfully.

This week, we're talking about if, why, and how we Jew Halloween. It's not a Jewish holiday, but are there ways to celebrate Jewishly? And if there are, should there be? Listen in for a conversation about what's spooky in Judaism, iconic costumes, and to find out which co-host may or may not dabble in witchcraft. Happy Jew-ing!

This week, Samantha and Yael are talking about Jewish choices and presenting Jewishly in the face of continually rising antisemitism. We go into everything from Chanukah (coming up in November?!), to challah baking, to teaching antisemitism while trying to instill Jewish joy. We also give throwback shoutouts to two of our previous guests - check out their episodes as a refresher!

How Do You Jew Your Wardrobe?

How Do You Jew Challah?

This week, Samantha and Yael are diving into Season 1, Episode 3 of Netflix's My Unorthodox Life. We're unpacking awkward sex innuendos, questionable parenting choices, and what appears to be the world's largest private swimming pool, all against the backdrop of Jewish choices and values.

This week, Samantha and Yael are diving into episode two of season one of Netflix's hit show, My Unorthodox Life. Join us for a continued conversation on pants, sex, kosher grocery shopping, and the differences between fundamentalism and religion.

This week, Samantha and Yael are looking back and looking forward - now that we've finished a full month of Jewish holidays (!), what's to come in the months ahead? Join us to hear our highs and lows, and what we're most looking forward to about the post-chagim era.