Episodes 11
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Dormant
Since Oct 2024
Latest Episode Apr 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

An audio documentary about my quest to unearth my Jewish roots by diving head-first into life’s trickiest questions.

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BONUS: Martini Judaism

Apr 02, 2025 48m

Thank you for listening to all five episodes of "Shofar, So Good!" Today, we're featuring a bonus episode of the podcast "Martini Judaism," in which Kate was a guest. The show, hosted by Rabbi Jeff…

BONUS: A conversation on 'Being Jewish' with Jonah Platt

Mar 26, 2025 25m

Jonah Platt is a multi-talented activist and performer whose work's taken him from Broadway ("Wicked"), to Hollywood ("Being the Ricardos") to -- most recently -- the world of podcasting. Jonah's the…

BONUS: A conversation with Rabbi Daniel Raphael Silverstein

Mar 12, 2025 28m

Rabbi Daniel Raphael Silverstein was the perfect person to talk to as I was grappling with what it meant to be Jewish. He's a rabbi, educator, meditation teacher, MC/poet and director of Applied…

S1E8 BONUS: A conversation with Rabbi Victor Urecki

Feb 26, 2025 37m

Early on in my career, I packed my bags and moved to West Virginia to work as a journalist. That’s where I first met Rabbi Victor Urecki, rabbi at B’nai Jacob Synagogue.   I immediately appreciated…

EPISODE 5: Where I belong

Feb 19, 2025 33m

The forces that’ve kept me from Judaism, including interfaith marriage and anti-semitism, are not unique to my family. But they have uniquely kept me from being Jewish. In this episode, I try to…

EPISODE 4: All will be forgiven

Feb 12, 2025 27m

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 3: No day but today

Feb 05, 2025 28m

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…

EPISODE 2: Is anybody out there?

Jan 29, 2025 27m

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…

EPISODE 1: Shabbat, So Good!

Jan 22, 2025 28m

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…

Coming January 22: "Shofar, So Good!"

Dec 18, 2024 0m

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…

Introducing: Shofar, So Good!

Oct 14, 2024 2m

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…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Shofar, So Good! have?

Shofar, So Good! has published 11 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Documentary, Judaism.

Is Shofar, So Good! still active?

Shofar, So Good! is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 29m.

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