Karen chats with illustrator, textile designer, and writer Micaela Ezra, founder of contemporary Judaica collection AHYIN, about growing your spirituality, overcoming Jewish impostor syndrome, and what it really means to build a Jewish home - and how to do it, whatever stage of life you’re at. Micaela is an incredible role model when it comes to Jewish spirituality, and the way she constantly strives to find her own meaning in Judaism - for herself, and now for her family too - is guaranteed to inspire.

You’ll find out:

 

- All about Micaela's Jewish upbringing in Australia

 

- How she found meaning in Jewish tradition and deepened her spirituality after moving to NYC in her 20s

 

- The dangers of mechanical Judaism

 

- What kept her Jewishly grounded during her hectic days in the fashion industry

 

- Building your own Jewish community

 

- How an unconventional approach to Shabbat dinner became the cornerstone of her Jewish life

 

- Overcoming Jewish impostor syndrome and finding your own place in Judaism

 

- The importance of finding your own connection to Jewish traditions

 

- Balancing tradition and individuality in Judaism

 

- Nourishing her children’s Jewish spirituality

 

- Tapping into Torah wisdom to create a meaningful Jewish home

 

- Becoming a spiritual anchor in your own life

 

- The importance of “spiritual home decor”

 

- Why you should seek out Judaica that sparks joy

LINKS:

 

Micaela’s website http://www.micaelaezra.com 

 

Micaela’s Instagram http://instagram.com/micaela_ezra 

 

AHYIN, Micaela’s Judaica brand https://ahyinjudaica.com 

 

Rabbi Simon Jacobson https://www.meaningfullife.com

 

Smashing Life, my community membership club for Jewish + Jew(ish) women https://smashinglife.club