Orange Socks Podcast Exploring Jewish Art and Creativity with Yitzchok Moully

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Exploring Jewish Art and Creativity with Yitzchok Moully. Welcome to Orange Socks, a podcast hosted by Yitzchok Moully where we celebrate Jewish art and creativity in all its vibrant forms! Each episode, we'll delve into the stories, inspirations, lives and work of fascinating creatives across the Jewish and artistic spectrum. From filmmakers to musicians, writers to artists, we explore the unique ways they express their Jewish identity and perspectives through their creative expression. What’s YOUR orange socks?

  1. EP. 65 - Noa Lea Cohn: Building a Jewish Art Revolution Underground

    MAR 1

    EP. 65 - Noa Lea Cohn: Building a Jewish Art Revolution Underground

    Noa Lea Cohn is an art historian, curator, and cultural force behind Jerusalem’s Art Shelter Gallery — a contemporary Jewish social gallery housed inside a functioning bomb shelter. In this episode, we explore her mission to create space for Haredi artists within Israel’s broader art world, her academic research on visionary Jewish art, and how movements of spiritual return shape creative expression. From Popthodox to underground comics exhibitions, Noa shares how art can bridge communities, soften stereotypes, and serve as a platform for grassroots cultural change. We speak about collective identity, humility in creativity, the responsibility of Jewish artists in moments of crisis, and why art cannot be blind to reality. This is a conversation about building hubs instead of bubbles, about depth over surface, and about finding your orange socks by leaning into who you already are. About Noa Lea https://youtu.be/ks9c31HoQYk https://brandeis.academia.edu/DrCohnNoaLea https://www.instagram.com/dr_noa_lea_cohn/https://www.instagram.com/art_shelter_gallery /https://www.jpost.com/in-jerusalem/sheltered-art-404386 More about Orange Socks: Contact us at orangesockspodcast@gmail.com Now on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/orange-socks-podcast/id1749369628 On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Ec3LbPdujZG531xKLPssh?si=381bf3bb2b624ffd On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@OrangeSocksPodcast Connect with Yitzchok Moully https://www.instagram.com/moullyart/ https://www.moullyart.com/

    54 min
  2. EP. 64 Sheva Chaya: The Fire Between Fragile and Unbreakable

    FEB 22

    EP. 64 Sheva Chaya: The Fire Between Fragile and Unbreakable

    Sheva Chaya is a glassblower, painter, and longtime Tzfat artist whose work bridges Torah, material, and meaning. In this conversation, we explore her journey from a Princeton painting class to building a life of art and family in the city of the Arizal. What began as personal self-expression evolved into something much larger — a commitment to creating work rooted in Klal Yisrael, Eretz Yisrael, and the inner light of Torah. Through the metaphor of molten glass — fragile shards transformed by fire into something unified and unbreakable — Sheva shares how Chassidus, Zohar, and creativity intersect in her studio and in her life. We speak about presence, idealism, resisting the pull of commercial art culture, and the courage to create without chasing validation. This episode is a reflection on art as avodah, on slowing down enough to truly see, and on reclaiming creativity as something deeply and essentially Jewish. As always, the invitation is to find your orange socks by leaning into who you already are. About Sheva Chaya: https://www.shevachaya.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shevachaya/

    1h 8m
  3. EP. 63 - Rosa Katzenelson: Painting Paradox and Jewish Identity

    FEB 16

    EP. 63 - Rosa Katzenelson: Painting Paradox and Jewish Identity

    Rosa Katzenelson is an Argentine-born Jewish artist whose vibrant, textured paintings explore soul, exile, unity, and transformation. In this episode of Orange Socks, we sit inside Rosa’s studio and talk about her journey from psychology and filmmaking in Buenos Aires to becoming a baalat teshuva and finding her voice through paint. She shares the impact of a confrontational art mentor who pushed her to paint from the soul, the late-night Chabad encounter that changed her life, and how she sees art as a tool to elevate reality — like a brush that can transform darkness into light. We explore her recurring themes of galut and geulah, material and spiritual, unity through difference, and the idea that everything — from painting to cooking — can become holy depending on how it’s used. This is a conversation about depth, paradox, Jewish identity, and the courage to create from your inner truth. And ultimately, it’s about finding your orange socks by leaning into who you already are. About Rosa: https://rosakatzenelson.com/Home.html https://www.instagram.com/rosakatzenelson More about Orange Socks: Contact us at orangesockspodcast@gmail.com Now on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/orange-socks-podcast/id1749369628 On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Ec3LbPdujZG531xKLPssh?si=381bf3bb2b624ffd On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@OrangeSocksPodcast Connect with Yitzchok Moully https://www.instagram.com/moullyart/ https://www.moullyart.com/

    1 hr
  4. EP. 66 - Shimon Cowen: The Hidden Philosophy of Jewish Art

    FEB 15

    EP. 66 - Shimon Cowen: The Hidden Philosophy of Jewish Art

    Shimon Cowen is a philosopher, rabbi, and founder of the Institute for Judaism and Civilization in Melbourne. Raised in a deeply intellectual home and trained in philosophy, his journey eventually led him into Torah learning and a lifelong exploration of the relationship between Judaism and culture. In this conversation, we discuss a question that sits at the center of his work: can there be truly great art that emerges from the spirit of Torah?Shimon shares his vision for serious Jewish art — art that doesn’t simply depict Jewish life, but grows out of Torah itself as its guiding framework. We explore the difference between Jewish artists and genuinely Jewish art, the responsibility of creators, and the possibility of building a movement that brings high-level artistic expression into the world of Torah. About Shimon: https://www.ijc.com.au/our-team https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimon_Cowen More about Orange Socks: Contact us at orangesockspodcast@gmail.com Now on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/orange-socks-podcast/id1749369628 On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Ec3LbPdujZG531xKLPssh?si=381bf3bb2b624ffd On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@OrangeSocksPodcast Connect with Yitzchok Moully https://www.instagram.com/moullyart/ https://www.moullyart.com/

    58 min
  5. EP 62. Sara Trappler Spielman on Art, Journalism, and Jewish Voice

    FEB 8

    EP 62. Sara Trappler Spielman on Art, Journalism, and Jewish Voice

    Sara Trappler Spielman is a journalist with a deep commitment to telling Jewish stories from the inside out. In this episode of Orange Socks, Sara reflects on her path as a writer — from early journaling and poetry to breaking into Jewish journalism and becoming a trusted voice covering Jewish artists, filmmakers, and creatives across the world. She shares what it means to report with integrity, where she draws her red lines as a writer, and why choosing to tell stories with light, depth, and responsibility matters more than ever. Through stories of full-circle moments, creative community, and following artists over decades, this conversation explores storytelling as shlichus — a way of shaping how we see ourselves and how the world sees us. This episode is an invitation to listen closely to your inner pull, honor the gifts you’ve been given, and find your orange socks by leaning into who you already are. About Sarah: https://www.facebook.com/sara.t.spielman/ https://www.tabletmag.com/contributors/sara-trappler-spielman https://www.chabad.org/search/keyword_cdo/kid/18295/jewish/Spielman-Sara-Trappler.htm https://mishpacha.com/contributors/sara-trappler-spielman/ Creatives Sarah thinks you should know: Kraindel Trappler https://www.etsy.com/shop/KateFloralcreations Miriam Yerushalmi Yournewheights.org Saul Drier, the Holocaust survivor band - https://sauldreier.com More about Orange Socks: Contact us at orangesockspodcast@gmail.com Now on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/orange-socks-podcast/id1749369628 On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Ec3LbPdujZG531xKLPssh?si=381bf3bb2b624ffd On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@OrangeSocksPodcast Connect with Yitzchok Moully https://www.instagram.com/moullyart/ https://www.moullyart.com/

    49 min
  6. EP. 61 - Reuven Flamer: Creativity as the Way Out of Spiritual Autopilot

    FEB 1

    EP. 61 - Reuven Flamer: Creativity as the Way Out of Spiritual Autopilot

    Reuven Flamer is a longtime creative thinker whose journey weaves together Chassidus, film, food, and an unshakable refusal to live by rote. In this wide-ranging conversation, Rabbi Flamer reflects on growing up in the countercultural 60s, searching for meaning through experimentation, and eventually being pulled—“kicking and screaming”—into Chabad. He shares how creativity survived ejecting, detours, failed utopias, hurricanes, and decades of tension between conformity and individuality, and how that spark continues to drive his work in filmmaking, podcasting, and spiritual exploration.Together, we unpack what it really means to be creative in Judaism: the difference between mastering details and reaching essence, why rote religion drains the soul, and how true creativity is not rebellion but relationship. Drawing on Chassidic thought, personal stories, and a powerful letter from the Rebbe, Rabbi Flamer reframes creativity as shlichus—the ability to see the divine core in people and bring it to the surface. This episode is an invitation to take risks, resist spiritual autopilot, and rediscover the revolution at the heart of Yiddishkeit—by finding your orange socks and leaning into who you already are. About  Reuven: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reuven-flamer-45113a165 https://www.streetfarbrengen.net /https://www.highercorners.org/ More about Orange Socks: Contact us at orangesockspodcast@gmail.com Now on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/orange-socks-podcast/id1749369628 On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Ec3LbPdujZG531xKLPssh?si=381bf3bb2b624ffd On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@OrangeSocksPodcast Connect with Yitzchok Moully https://www.instagram.com/moullyart/ https://www.moullyart.com/

    56 min
  7. EP. 60 - Rabbi Raps on Social Media Without the ‘Rabbi Filter’

    JAN 25

    EP. 60 - Rabbi Raps on Social Media Without the ‘Rabbi Filter’

    Rabbi Avraham “Rabbi Raps” Rapoport is a Chabad rabbi, content creator, and community builder who brings warmth, honesty, and creativity to the way he shows up online and offline. In this episode of Orange Socks, Rabbi Raps reflects on growing up in Atlantic City, early instincts for video and storytelling, and the inner tension between fitting the expected “rabbi box” and showing up as his full, authentic self. We explore how social media can be a space for genuine connection rather than performance, why imperfection builds trust, and how creativity works best when it’s grounded in real life. This is a thoughtful conversation about purpose, vulnerability, and finding your orange socks by leaning into who you already are. Episode Link: spoti.fi/OrangeSocks60 About Rabbi Raps: https://www.rabbiraps.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rabbiraps/ Creatives Rabbi Raps thinks you should know: The Rebbe https://www.chabad.org/therebbe/default_cdo/jewish/TheRebbeorg.htm More about Orange Socks: Contact us at orangesockspodcast@gmail.com Now on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/orange-socks-podcast/id1749369628 On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Ec3LbPdujZG531xKLPssh?si=381bf3bb2b624ffd On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@OrangeSocksPodcast Connect with Yitzchok Moully https://www.instagram.com/moullyart/ https://www.moullyart.com/

    1 hr
  8. EP. 59. - Tali Yess on Legacy, Creativity, and Finding His Voice.

    JAN 18

    EP. 59. - Tali Yess on Legacy, Creativity, and Finding His Voice.

    Tali Yess is a musician, producer, and arranger whose creative journey began in childhood and evolved through performance, production, and personal reinvention. In this episode of Orange Socks, Tali reflects on growing up immersed in music, navigating creativity alongside social anxiety, and learning the difference between making music for validation versus making music that feels true. He speaks openly about legacy, loss, and how music bypasses ideology to connect directly with the soul, becoming both a form of therapy and a source of grounding. This conversation explores growth, vulnerability, and the quiet courage it takes to stay creative through every season of life.  About Tali: www.taliyess.com www.holyoutlaws.com facebook.com/taliyess tiktok.com/taliyess Creatives Tali thinks you should know:Abie Rotenberg (singer songwriter):X: @AbieRotenberg18Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ARJoLv7FX/Google: https://share.google/gJMbHuNGEgTqhCX6X Sender Zeyv (author) Aleph Shinhttps://a.co/d/hGUUcne Ten Losthttps://a.co/d/jdpKMdM Haim Sherrf (painter/artist)https://www.instagram.com/sherrf_haimhttp://www.sherrf.com His father Moshe Yess:https://www.MosheYess.ca More about Orange Socks: Contact us at orangesockspodcast@gmail.com Now on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/orange-socks-podcast/id1749369628 On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Ec3LbPdujZG531xKLPssh?si=381bf3bb2b624ffd On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@OrangeSocksPodcast Connect with Yitzchok Moully https://www.instagram.com/moullyart/ https://www.moullyart.com/

    1h 20m
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Exploring Jewish Art and Creativity with Yitzchok Moully. Welcome to Orange Socks, a podcast hosted by Yitzchok Moully where we celebrate Jewish art and creativity in all its vibrant forms! Each episode, we'll delve into the stories, inspirations, lives and work of fascinating creatives across the Jewish and artistic spectrum. From filmmakers to musicians, writers to artists, we explore the unique ways they express their Jewish identity and perspectives through their creative expression. What’s YOUR orange socks?

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