Yiddish and Chill

Yiddish and Chill

By Rebecca HadfieldReligion & SpiritualityJudaism
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Yiddish and Chill episodes

  • Bupkis - Ancestry Interview with Ed - Episode 18

    In this jam-packed episode, Blanche and Rebecca dive into their family tree with Ed. Ed gives tips specific to Jewish genealogy for those researching their ancestry. Blanche gives Ed a few Yiddish words he can use playing pickleball. We also discuss the root of the word Bupkis. 

    As always, we love hearing from you! Email us at [email protected]. 

    31 min
  • Schvitz - Episode 15
    Recorded Wednesday, Nov 4th, the editors have been up all night, working 24/7, at the speed-of-Nevada, to get this week's episode out while our listeners are still waiting on final election results.  
    We discuss the term "Schvitz", touch upon Blanche's experience with Goat Yoga, and the new Borat film.
    12 min
  • Macher - Hamilton Theme - Episode 12
    Blanche and Rebecca give thoughts on their Disney Plus viewing of Hamilton, the broadway musical. They discuss the terms "Macher" and "Farbrente". 
    For those who love broadway, we discuss two songs you can find on Youtube: 
    1. Cantor Azi Schwartz singing Adon Olam to the tune of "You'll be back"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R__G1XqjN98 
    2. Lin Manuel singing "To Life" 
    https://youtu.be/KgZ4ZTTfKO8
    18 min
  • Mechayeh - Episode 11

    Blanche and Rebecca discuss how you can apply the word "Mechayeh" when experiencing life's simple pleasures.  The root of this word is "chai", meaning "life", as used in the popular toast "L'Chaim!".  

    As always, we love hearing from you! Email us some examples of how you used the term "Mechayeh" this week at [email protected].

    17 min
  • Kina Horah, Poo Poo Poo 🧿 - Episode 10

    In this jam-packed episode, Blanche and Rebecca "Kvell" over "The Nanny" becoming a musical. They also discuss the superstitious term "Kina Horah". In the last segment [14:40], Blanche discusses her time in Tel Aviv.  As always, we love hearing from you! Any suggestions/comments/feedback can be sent to: [email protected].  Follow on Instagram now! @yiddishandchill 

    27 min
  • Tsemisht - Episode 9
    Blanche gives Rebecca some advice for beginner Yoga. We review the term Tsemisht (tza-MISH-t), which means 'mixed up' or 'confused'. 
    As always, we love hearing from you! Any suggestions/comments/feedback can be sent to: [email protected]
    Follow on Instagram now: https://www.instagram.com/yiddishandchill/
    18 min

About Yiddish and Chill

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In the wake of the COVID19 pandemic in 2020, these are my quarantined "coffee talk" conversations with my Aunt Blanche.