What this episode is about
Meet Tali (bonkers inventor), Noam (curious explainer), and Lama the Llama—your “לָמָה?!” machine. In this short intro, you’ll hear how each episode turns a big Jewish why—a לָמָה—into a big WOW with stories, science, and kid-friendly experiments. Perfect for car rides or bedtime.
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Episode beats (timecodes)
• 00:00 — Cold-open gag: Lama keeps jumping in with “?לָמָה” (cue giggles).
• 00:30 — Meet the cast: Tali builds wild gadgets; Noam explains and tidies; Lama chants rules.
• 01:20 — What we do here: Big Jewish questions → playful answers, sound gags, tiny experiments.
• Examples we’ll explore in the series: Why oil lasted eight days; why we count the עֹמֶר; what’s inside a מְזוּזָה.
• 02:10 — For grown-ups: 15–18 minute episodes, Modern Orthodox mainstream, Hebrew terms explained simply.
• 02:45 — Invitation & wrap: Subscribe, chant the tagline, and get ready for WOWs.
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Hebrew you’ll hear (just a taste)
• לָמָה (why)
• מְזוּזָה (doorpost scroll case)
• קְלָף (parchment)
• שְׁמַע (short verse on the parchment)
• עֹמֶר (the counting period between Pesach and Shavuot)
(We say the Hebrew and explain in clear English. No long quotes, always kid-safe.)
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Try-it-at-home mini-activities
• Door-tap listen: Gently tap your doorframe and whisper “מְזוּזָה.” What do you notice about the sound?
• Pattern clap game: Clap three patterns (short/long), then let your kids “decode” them.
• Paper trumpet: Roll paper into a cone and hum—how does the sound change?
(Keep volumes gentle; protect little ears.)
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For grown-ups
• Family-friendly, Modern Orthodox mainstream; respectful, upbeat tone.
• Hebrew appears as needed (with niqqud) and is explained simply.
• Each episode blends Torah/parsha, mitzvot, Jewish history, and age-appropriate science.
• CTA: Subscribe and share with a friend so more families can enjoy the show.
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Call to action
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