For Tu Bi'shvat, I wanted to remind myself of trees and nature - and the way being in nature influences my experience of Shabbat, camping in the woods.
23 Jan 2026
Episode 9: Tearing challah
This week, we will tear straight into challah - by talking about the joys of tearing it actually! Plus, you might learn a little about Czech culture as well.
16 Jan 2026
Episode 8: Jewish Calendar
New Year, same calendar! The civil New Year has got me thinking about the way I relate to the Jewish year, and the Jewish calendar. Today, let's explore its peaks and downtimes and what they can teach us.
9 Jan 2026
Episode 7: Jewish Crafts
Today we are getting a bit cosy and crafty - let's talk Jewish arts and crafts! Whether it is kippahs, chanukiahs, or using Jewish references in art, there are so many ways we can be creative in our Jewish expression.
2 Jan 2026
Episode 6: Netilat Yadayim
This time we will look at one of the underappreciated highlights of Shabbat (or other) dinners: washing hands before bread and not speaking after. This little moment always sparks a little whimsy joy for me - I hope it will for you next time too!
26 Dec 2025
Episode 5: The Kosher Shop
Today we will have a look into a place that some of us are very familiar with - and some don't know it exists: the kosher shop! Your place to find matza, kosher wine, and hot news from the community.
19 Dec 2025
Special: What we love about Hannukah
There are as many ways of enjoying Hannukah as there are Jews... and possibly more. In this Hannukah special, I asked my friends to share what they love about the holiday. I hope you all get to enjoy what you love most about it.
Disclaimer: this episode was recorded before the events on Bondi Beach on the first night of Hannukah 5786. I did however want to acknowledge it, and I do so in the episode. May their memory be a blessing.
11 Dec 2025
Episode 4: Sidra Noach and Der Rabbi und der Kommissar
In today's episode we will dive into two contemporary Jewish books - or books about Jews? Sidra Noach is a book about the Prague flood of 2002 and how a group of men came to live together running away from it. Der Rabbi und der Kommissar is a new book series about a rabbi who solves crimes.
What are your favorite Jewish books?
5 Dec 2025
Episode 3: Kippahs from events
Have you ever noticed the simple monocoloured kippahs you see at events? Today, let's have a look at these humble symbols of Jewish life - they maybe represent more than one might first think.
28 Nov 2025
Episode 2: Fancy Hannukah Candles
In our second episode we will shine some light -pun intended- on the joy of elevating a Jewish ritual by a use of nice items. For me it was handmade Hannukah candles, what is it for you?
21 Nov 2025
Episode 1: DIY Kabbalat Shabbat
In the first episode, we will dive into the joys of DIY Jewish rituals - in this case, a Kabbalat Shabbat prayer in an old synagogue in a small Moravian town.
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