In this episode Liz and Alan discuss the swimsuit portion of the Miss Universe contest and the unique fact that it is taking place in Israel during the pandemic. Liz entices us with a sneak peak at the soup festival plus a look at current events in Israel around the shelving of the Western Wall egalitarian plans.

In this episode Liz and Alan discuss the similarities and differences in the ways we celebrate Hanukkah in America and Israel--enjoy.

During Holidays and Shabbat the dinner table becomes a center of discussion and debate. Liz and Alan try to address the opportunities that exist for listening to differing opinions on topics. 

What goes in to a red velvet donut and kids still love the classic.

In this episode Liz and Alan discuss Israel's newly passed budget and then they jump into an analysis of the latest trends in Sufganiot--donuts. Check out the guide from one of Israel's bakeries: Roladin.

Liz and Alan discuss current voices in the on-going challenges of Jewish Identity and Israel. More and more opinions and strategies are showing up to address this complicated narrative. 

Liz and Alan explore narratives about being Jewish and supportive of Israel. 
Check out Hen Mazzig 

Liz and Alan digest President Herzog's talk at the Jewish Federations of North American's General Assembly last week. His tone was very strong that the two communities need each other and that we should work on our relationships. Both Liz and Alan were energized by his talk. Here is a link to it his presentation comes towards the end at about 1:13. But watch all of the video.

Liz also share a documentary by an Israeli film maker about Jewish life in America that aired on Israeli TV here is a link to that as well.

Liz and Alan start a greater conversation about what was and what wasn't said during the recent speeches at the UN.
Check out UN Watch Hillel Neuer's speech 

I had Liz take pictures of the different Sukkas in Jerusalem but I not able to post them here so here is a link I found of an art gallery that has photos of unique Sukkas from around the world.