Shofar, So Good!
Kate Mishkin
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BONUS: Martini Judaism
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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!
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!"
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!
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…
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Shofar, So Good! has published 11 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Documentary, Judaism.
Shofar, So Good! is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 29m.