Samantha and Yael are talking about the month of Av, and the two unique days on the Jewish calendar that mark this season - Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning, and Tu B'Av, a day of love. Join us as we explore this juxtaposition, share memories and best practices for both, and think about how sometimes the less familiar holidays can be the most meaningful.

Join Samantha, Yael, and Holocaust and genocide educator + expert Alyssa Weinstein-Sears for a conversation about modern antisemitism, its historical links, and the choices that it motivates in terms of how we Jew.

Alyssa Weinstein-Sears can be found on Instagram @itsrednotginger.

In the second of our series on unpacking Israeli TV shows that Americans love, Samantha and Yael watch and commentate on the second episode of Srugim, Israel's Orthodox Jewish version of Friends. They unpack the numerous Jew-y moments in the show, including whether or not jeans are different from other pants, if bed-building and laundry-doing count as dating moves, and more!

Samantha traveled to Israel for the first time in two years (thanks, COVID!), and Yael is dreaming about her next trip. Join us for Israel stories, foodie daydreams, and pro tips on must-dos for your next Israel trip.

In the first of our series on unpacking Israeli TV shows that Americans love, Samantha and Yael watch and commentate on the first episode of Srugim, Israel's Orthodox Jewish version of Friends. They unpack the numerous Jew-y moments in the show, reflect on the challenges of Jewing and dating, and share favorite memories.

Join Samantha, Yael, and Rabbi Max Nissen for a conversation about antisemitism, and how we Jew when faced with increasing hate and vitriol. This amazing conversation touches on presenting as Jewish in public, the Pew Report on the American Jewish community, and how antisemitism on the Left and the Right impacts today's Jewish experience.

Samantha and Yael are unpacking the May 2021 uptick in antisemitism, both in America and around the world. They're sharing their personal experiences with antisemitism, ideas on how to respond, and how they stay proud and confident in their Judaism against this backdrop.

Samantha and Yael explore hosting through a Jewish lens, sharing tips and tricks on best practices for creating community around the table, welcoming others into your home, and how to be a uniquely Jewish host on Shabbat, holidays, and every day.

Samantha and Yael explore the holiday of Shavuot on both meta and practical levels. From what it means for the Jewish people to receive the Torah, to best dairy recipes, we're getting into all of the layers of this holiday and how it's celebrated in Israel, America, and of course, during a pandemic.

Join Samantha and Yael as they explore their Jewish foodie sides. Learn what foods 'count' as Jewish, what holiday foods make both co-hosts smile, and how Israeli and American Jews think about food differently. We also explore the important debate: is sweet hummus a thing?