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I'm Jewish, but was never raised with the religion. Even so, I've spent my entire adult life trying to reclaim the traditions and values that feel both intrinsic and foreign to me. I can imagine I'm not alone. Enter "Shofar, So Good!", an audio documentary series about my search for Jewish answers.
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Shofar, So Good!
Kate Mishkin · Devotional & Spiritual · English
In Season 2 of Shofar, So Good! host Kate Mishkin teams up with My Jewish Learning to explore Jewish rituals and practices — where they came from, how they evolved and why they endure.
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E6 · 12 Feb 2025 · 28 min
EPISODE 4: All Will Be Forgiven
One of the traditions that's most drawn me to Judaism is the annual tradition of reflection and atonement. Turns out, that's kind of daunting. But it might make us better people in the end. In this episode, I talk to three rabbis about what it means to atone. Then, I talk to my younger sister about how her life experiences made her incredibly comfortable saying sorry. Learn more about Rabbi Joshua Aaronson , Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback , and Rabbi Susan Goldberg . Please support this podcast! Tell a friend, rate/review the show, and visit shofarsogoodpodcast.com/support to make a financial…
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E5 · 5 Feb 2025 · 28 min
EPISODE 3: No Day But Today
In this episode, I learn about how we mourn, and how we remember the dead. But even more importantly, I learn about how Jews' relationship with death informs the way we live our lives today. I'll call two rabbis whose work requires them to look death head-on. Learn more about Eitan Levine , Rabbi Lynn Liberman and Rabbi Morris Panitz. Please support this podcast! Tell a friend, rate/review the show, and visit shofarsogoodpodcast.com/support to make a financial contribution to the production of Season 2. Producer: Kate Mishkin Editor: Lacy Roberts Music: Nan Schwartz Show Art: Laura Mishkin…
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E4 · 29 Jan 2025 · 27 min
EPISODE 2: Is Anybody Out There?
If and when we pray, who are we praying to? Is anyone listening? In this episode, I talk to rabbis who help me understand different types of prayers, and how to find -- and keep -- the faith. Learn more about Rabbi Morris Panitz and Rabbi Josh Rose . Please support this podcast! Tell a friend, rate/review the show, and visit shofarsogoodpodcast.com/support to make a financial contribution to the production of Season 2. Producer: Kate Mishkin Editor: Lacy Roberts Sound design/mixing: Jack McDonald Music: Nan Schwartz Show Art: Laura Mishkin Made with support from the Jewish Writers'…
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E3 · 22 Jan 2025 · 28 min
EPISODE 1: Shabbat, So Good!
Growing up, many of my friends' families had Shabbat dinners. It wasn't a tradition in my house, but I've always liked the idea of slowing down and sharing a communal meal after a long week. But I've also found it incredibly daunting. In this pilot episode, I call on two rabbis — one who considers Shabbat a slowing of time, and one who sees it an opening of space. Both explain their reasons for Shabbat, and help me understand mine. Learn more about Rabbi Adam Naftalin-Kelman and Rabbi Marc Margolius. Producer: Kate Mishkin Editor: Lacy Roberts Sound design/mixing: Zachary Goldberg Music: Nan…
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E2 · 18 Dec 2024 · 1 min
Coming January 22: Shofar, So Good!
Coming January 22: A series about a search for lost identity and what it means to be human. From how we apologize, to how we think about a higher power, host Kate Mishkin interviews rabbis and children about what we believe and why. This is "Shofar, So Good!" For more on the podcast, including how to support the show, visit https://www.shofarsogoodpodcast.com/
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