Persian Girl Podcast

Persian Girl Podcast
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Sharing voices from the Persian diaspora and beyond. Originally founded in 2019 by Millie Efraim and Natalie Sanandaji, with the intention to share the experience of Persian-American life. The podcast has now expanded to exploring the historical and cultural background of Jews and other minorities of Iran. 

  1. 15.10.2024

    Nature, resilience, and the sukkah as a medium: Interview with Jonathan York

    In this episode, I speak with Jonathan York, attorney and artist, at the Skirball center (apologies for any real life sound) to discuss The Sukkah Project, his exhibition at the Skirball Center in LA, opening October 8-November 3. The exhibition is the latest in a 6 year exploration, The Sukkah Project, where he has explored the Sukkah as an artistic medium. We also discuss his first film, Al Tira, which documents life in Israel post October 7th and the current climate for Jewish filmmakers and artists. This episode features sounds that Jonathan recorded on his visit to Kibbutz Be'eri. Details for the exhibit can be found at: https://www.skirball.org/museum/sukkah-project-force-majeure https://www.instagram.com/jonathanyork13/ More on Sukkot:  Sukkot "the feast of tabernacles" is a Jewish week long holiday beginning on the 15th day of the month of Tishrei. It is an agricultural holiday and one of the three pilgrimage festivals in which Jews are instructed to the temple in Jerusalem. Jews celebrate by building a sukkah (hut or booth) and making a blessing of the four species as described in the Torah: etrog (citron), lulav (palm branch), hadas (myrtle), and arava (willow). The sukkah is intended for festive dining and gathering. Although the structure represents the huts the Israelites lived in during the years of wandering after escaping slavery in Egypt, it also represents unity and hospitality as the structure is a place to invite those in need.  Support the show

  2. 17.09.2024

    Exploring the world of Jewish food in Iran with Tannaz Sassooni

    In this episode, I speak with food writer Tannaz Sassooni who is compiling recipes  (one grandmother at a time) to create a cookbook of Jewish food from different cities in Iran. Tannaz sheds light on the history of Jewish-Iranian recipes, unique background behind Kashi dishes from her family's origins, and her family's migration story from Iran to America. Keep up with Tannaz's food journey on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tannazsassooni/ Intro music: Ghormeh Sabzi by Velshodegan  Support the show

  3. 27.08.2024

    Interview with Danielle and Galeet Dardashti on the Nightingale of Iran

    In this episode, Danielle and Galeet Dardashti return to discuss the ending of their documentary podcast series the Nightingale of Iran, which explores and uncovers the life of their grandfather, Younes Dardashti, a famous Jewish singer in Iran. We discuss the tapes their family recorded starting from the 1950s that were used throughout the series, the reception of their podcast, their theory on the lasting effects of the "Motreb"/artist stigma in Jewish Persian communities, and why there are so few Jewish Persians in art and culture philanthropy and academia. Song details: "Jadeha," composed by Farid Dardashti with lyrics by Bijan Samandar. To find out about future events with Danielle and Galeet on The Nightingale of Iran, check out their website: https://www.nightingaleofiran.com/ Support the show

  4. 21.06.2024

    Judeo Persian Literature with Alan Niku Pt. 2

    Alan Niku returns to the podcast to discuss another selection of Judeo-Persian writers, including poets, philosophers, and biblical commentators such as Emrānī, Baba'i ben Lotf, and Simantov Melamed. Their exploration of these writers raises questions about how Jews engaged with Sufism as Islamic rulership in Persia intensified, leading to forced conversions and massacres of minorities. They also delve into why poetic writings, such as these, remain undervalued and obscure within Western society, especially amongst the Persian Jewish diaspora.  Support the show

  5. 13.05.2024

    Judeo Persian Literature with Alan Niku

    Judeo-Persian literature (Modern Persian written in Hebrew characters) is likely the largest untapped group within Jewish and Persian vernacular texts. Manuscripts are scattered worldwide, found in the bottoms of drawers in people's homes and some in libraries, yet they remain untranslated and largely inaccessible. Alan Niku, a filmmaker and writer who began researching Persian Jewish history around ten years ago in hopes of preserving it, joins Millie in discussing his findings on translating Judeo Persian manuscripts which includes poetry and philosophical teachings from writers such as Shahin Shirazi, Yehuda Ben Elazar, Amina and others. Aside from his independent work researching Persian Jewish history, Alan shares his work as a linguist, documenting various Judeo Persian languages and teaching Neo-Aramaic, which he decided to learn after discovering the language in his paternal grandfather's family line. You can find Alan's lectures on related topics here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYsvRszbe9w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXh1D1ojves https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Yxmn-dLmeQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkCiEtk-4Gs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_dreamy_kalimi/ The Jewish Language Project: https://www.jewishlanguages.org/jewish-language-project Intro music: Emrani's Selichot sang by Nasser Zar  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9kwUSNG9Fg&ab_channel=ShlomoShawnAziz Support the show

  6. 21.04.2024

    Interview with Matthew Nouriel: connecting Iran and Israel

    In this episode, I speak with Matthew Nouriel (sometimes known as The Empress Mizrahi) an activist, content creator, and drag queen from the Persian Jewish diaspora. Matthew is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, Iranians, Jews and the state of Israel. Together we discuss the connections between a free Iran and the fight against Hamas/the Islamic Republic's terrorist proxies, authentic vs. inauthentic activism, what's next for Persian Jews, and Matthew's families unique migration story. Follow Matthew on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewnouriel/?hl=en Learn more about JIMENA: https://jimena.org/ Support the show

  7. 19.03.2024

    Reflections on Queen Esther with Maxine Divon

    In this episode, Maxine (from episode 3 Ancestral Healing) returns to reflect on the lessons from the Book of Esther/Purim from the Torah, which revolves around a Jewish woman in Persia named Esther who becomes Queen in the Persian Empire (5th BCE) and hides her Jewishness in order to survive. When Esther's uncle Mordecai, discovers that an official in court, Haman, has a plan to establish a decree to slay all the Jews in the empire, Esther throws a series of feasts for the King and eventually wins him over and not only embraces her Jewishness but saves the entire population of Jews from persecution in the Persian empire (this is a very brief summary you can find the full text linked below). We explore how Queen Esther embodies what it means to integrate our Jewish and Persian backgrounds, mind-body connection practices, and divinity: the feminine divine and divine timing. Full text of Esther: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/85468 Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTnvCgvuLl0&ab_channel=KamranNeydavoud Support the show

  8. 29.02.2024

    Reclaiming Motreb: The Dardashti Family Legacy

    In this episode, Millie delves into the history of the Dardashti family with sisters Danielle and Galeet, the creators of the podcast documentary series, "The Nightingale of Iran." Unveiling the captivating saga of their grandfather, Younes Dardashti, a revered religious Jewish singer in 1950s Iran, who graced the Shah's Palace and radio with his melodious voice, alongside their father, Farid Dardashti, a teen idol on Persian television.  Together, they unravel the complexities surrounding the stigma attached to "motreb" (musician/entertainer) in Persian Jewish culture, shedding light on the cultural dynamics that led their family to depart Iran at the pinnacle of their fame. Reflecting on their upbringing and the disconnect from their Persian heritage despite a lineage steeped in rich history, they explore the notion of selective memory and the profound significance of asking the right questions, culminating in a poignant journey of self-discovery and understanding. You can find "The Nightingale of Iran" on all streaming platforms: https://www.nightingaleofiran.com/ Music featured on this episode is from Galeet's album Monajat. Song details: Monajat (feat. Younes Dardashti) · Galeet Dardashti  Support the show

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Sharing voices from the Persian diaspora and beyond. Originally founded in 2019 by Millie Efraim and Natalie Sanandaji, with the intention to share the experience of Persian-American life. The podcast has now expanded to exploring the historical and cultural background of Jews and other minorities of Iran. 

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    Persian Girl Podcast
  • Годы выхода
    2019 - 2024
  • Выпуски
    96
  • Ограничения
    С ненормативной лексикой
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