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. 63 - Rosa Katzenelson: Painting Paradox and Jewish Identity

    20H AGO

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. EP 58. - Moshe Wigder: Being Jewish Online in a Time of Hate

    JAN 11

    EP 58. - Moshe Wigder: Being Jewish Online in a Time of Hate

    Moshe Wigder is a real estate agent who unexpectedly became one of the most recognizable Jewish faces on social media — and in this episode, he sits down as a friend, not a brand. Recorded in a space filled with personal and communal history, Moshe shares how he went from shy, hesitant selfie videos to building a massive online following, all while staying visibly Jewish and deeply grounded. Together, we talk about fear of the camera, perfectionism, consistency, and the quiet confidence it takes to show up before you feel “ready.” As the conversation deepens, Moshe speaks openly about going viral after October 7th — and the wave of antisemitic hate that followed. His perspective is both sobering and empowering: the hate was never personal, and it was never about content — it was about being Jewish. He offers a powerful reframing for Jewish creators who have gone silent, reminding them that showing up matters more than ever, and that light grows precisely where resistance appears. This episode is about creativity, courage, friendship, and responsibility — and why continuing to speak, post, and exist proudly is itself an act of strength. About Moshe:https://www.instagram.com/moshewigder Contact Moshe at +1 917-244-4673 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
  7. EP. 57 - Keren Gordon: Motherhood, Creativity, and Choosing Positivity

    12/28/2025

    EP. 57 - Keren Gordon: Motherhood, Creativity, and Choosing Positivity

    Keren Gordon is a painter whose work is rooted in positivity, Jewish spirituality, and the quiet intensity of lived experience. In this conversation, Karen shares how creativity has been a lifelong companion — encouraged early on, paused during years of motherhood, and eventually rediscovered through watercolor and later oils. She reflects on walking away from formal art education, choosing experimentation over theory, and relearning how to trust her instincts through disciplined daily practice and honest trial and error.We explore how Karen thinks about what belongs on the walls of a Jewish home, why she intentionally chooses uplifting subject matter, and how faith, family, and art coexist in seasons of life that allow for more—or less—creative time. From painting through turbulence to deciding what not to share with the world, Karen speaks candidly about growth, doubt, and defining success on her own terms. This episode is a thoughtful look at creating with integrity, raising children in an art-filled home, and listening closely to the quiet burn of what the soul needs to express. About Keren:https://www.kerengordon.com/ https://www.instagram.com/keren_gordon_art/ 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/

    40 min
  8. EP. 56 - Yisroel Arye Gootblatt on Music, Teens, Creativity & Connection.

    12/07/2025

    EP. 56 - Yisroel Arye Gootblatt on Music, Teens, Creativity & Connection.

    Yisroel Arye Gootblatt is a musician and educator whose life bridges creativity, Chassidus, and the search for authentic expression. He shares how music shaped him from childhood, how becoming frum challenged his artistic voice, and how learning Chassidus helped him reclaim music as a deeply spiritual language. From teaching himself multiple instruments to building Sound Heights Studio in Crown Heights, Yisroel Arye reflects on the twists, questions, and breakthroughs that shaped his creative path. Today, he brings that same mission to his studio inside a South Florida yeshiva, where he helps teens explore music as a form of confidence, connection, and healing. In what he calls a “music lounge,” boys write, produce, rap, jam, and discover their own voices in a space grounded in trust and Yiddishkeit. This episode is a moving look at how creativity can transform young lives—and how giving someone permission to express themselves can change everything. About Yisroel Arye:https://yisroelarye.com/ Lazer’s Music Lounge - https://www.charidy.com/lazer/YisroelArye Creatives  Yisroel Arye thinks you should know: L’Chaim OG https://www.youtube.com/Lchaimog Nistar Band - https://www.nistarband.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

    1h 14m
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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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