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Edited by Michael Iaciofano

We bring you this final podcast episode as an insider look at Drinking and Drashing: Torah with a Twist. Hear about our proudest moments, our silliest giggles, some of the challenges we’ve faced and overcome, and some of our favorite fan stories that still make us smile. Thanks for the memories listeners—we wish you a Chag Shavuot Sameach (Happy Shavuot!) and hope that you’ll enjoy traveling down memory lane (as we come down Mt. Sinai together) as Amanda, Gabe, and Edon speak from the heart about this meaningful podcasting passion project.

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Drinking and Drashing Email: drinkinganddrashing@gmail.com

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Edited by Michael Iaciofano

We begin the fourth book of the Torah—the book of Numbers—with its Hebrew primary parasha—B’midbar! (But, if you ask Amanda, there’s multiple ways you can say this! If you ask Gabe, Amanda’s wrong!) Rabbi Amanda K. Weiss, Canto (one more year until the R!) Gabe Snyder and “Chazanta!” Edon Valdman are thrilled to welcome back Rabbi Andrew A. Goodman to celebrate our penultimate parasha podcast (and Edon’s bar mitzvah portion). What did we talk about? Great question! Tune in to hear about active inclusion, continuous learning, how to ensure that people feel valued, how communities come together to create a working society, and how we can bring more equity into the systems we currently live in.

Some source links:
Chazante: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chazante
Chazanta (the way Edon means it): the husband of a Chazzan (or cantor)

To continue the conversation:
Rabbi Andrew Goodman’s email: andrew.goodman@huc.edu
HUC-JIR Website: www.huc.edu/explore

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Edited by Michael Iaciofano

WOW!!! This week, you’re hearing for the first time ever on our podcast Master of Sacred Music Gabe Snyder and RABBI Amanda K. Weiss! Woohoo! (Chazak chazak v’nitchazek!) We’re not done learning yet! We still have the extraordinary Miranda Bass who walks us through the significance of service (both to the Temple and to your country). Navigating the political landscape is never an easy adventure, but it’s worthwhile to use our values as a compass and our community as a guide. How we treat each other makes a huge difference to where we end up—even when it’s just finding a common ground when we stand in disagreement with one another. Oh right! And don’t forget…rest is radical and holy. (Also…#crimedoesntpay against people OR institutions).

Some source links:
Robert Alter’s Translation: https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393292497
Jubilee Year: https://myjewishlearning.com/article/sabbatical-year-shemitah-and-jubilee-year-yovel
Ibn Ezra: https://myjewishlearning.com/article/abraham-ibn-ezra

To continue the conversation:
Miranda’s email: mbass10000@gmail.com

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Edited by Michael Iaciofano

When we’re in the middle of counting the Omer (the time between Passover and Shavuot), it’s hard NOT to think about what counts—in our actions, our thoughts, and especially in our words. We were thrilled to welcome back (this time as featured guest!) Rabbi Becky Jaye, Program Manager for Emor: The Institute for Bold Jewish Thought (a project of T’ruah!). We discuss the importance of finding diverse ways to interpret Jewish texts (and practices), and how we might enable people to open up the space for all to share their thoughts safely and clearly. How might we pause when in conversation in an effort to really get to the core of someone else’s mindset? When we have meaningful and authentic discussions (say, like we do on this podcast), we are able to deeply hold each other in presence and relationships in beautiful and unexpected ways (even when it might be difficult).

Some Links to What Rabbi Becky Jaye is Reading/Working On!
T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights: www.Truah.org
On Repentance and Repair (Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg): www.OnRepentance.com
The Person You Mean to Be (Dolly Chugh): https://dollychugh.com/book/the-person-you-mean-to-be

To continue the conversation:
Rabbi Becky Jaye’s email: bjaye@truah.org
Emor’s Website: https://emorinstitute.org/
Emor’s Instagram: @emor_institute

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Edited by Michael Iaciofano

This is a short one, but a GREAT one! For our second double-portion in a row, we brought you the original trio to speak a bit about this week’s duality: how do we deal with life after death? Or even more so, how can we look at the relationships we hold in life and find ways to find holiness in every interaction? Of course, as always, there’s a run-down AND a special drink! Listen in with your favorite Drinking and Drashing team!

Find us on social media:
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Instagram: @DrinkingandDrashing
Website: www.drinkinganddrashing.com

Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/xeeghhpSy3

Show the love with some Drinking and Drashing: Torah with a Twist merchandise at store.drinkinganddrashing.com, and don’t forget to subscribe and give us a rating on Apple Podcasts—it’s a great way to help our show grow!

Edited by Michael Iaciofano