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Chutzpod is coming back with new episodes and new real-life questions February 25th!
Rabbi Shira and Hanna will talk about using psychedelics on Purim, whether it’s ok to be vain and how synagogues can be more inclusive to trans members. 
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Did you know that 29% of American Jews struggle to make ends meet? 
What you are about to hear is a session from the 2025 Jewish Federation of North America General Assembly,  the JFNA GA, entitled Redefining Jewish Life Through the Lens of Economic Reality. 
In this session, we examined 2025 data on Jewish poverty in America, and discussed how our communal narratives about money and class obscure the real experiences of Jews across the economic spectrum. The first speaker you’ll hear is Rachel Sumekh, Entrepreneur and CEO of Together Ending Need. You’ll also hear from Jon Hornstein, Program Director at The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, and our own Rabbi Shira. To see some of the data referenced in this episode, go to togetherendingneed.org/ga
New episodes of Chutzpod will be back February 25th! Send your questions and comments to [email protected]. Make sure you're subscribed, spread the word, and we’ll talk to you then! 
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Rabbi Shira and Hanna end the season with a torah study jam packed with family dynamics, sibling rivalry, maternal manipulations, nation-building and birthright.
Read Parashat Toldot
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Rabbi Shira and Hanna help a listener who was invited to a family wedding in Israel, but doesn’t want to go. 
How important are weddings? And what if your conflicting feelings and grief are just too painful? This is a must-listen for anyone experiencing a shift in Jewish identity when it comes to a relationship with Israel.  Rabbi Shira and Hanna help a listener navigate his changing feelings and conflicted opinions about Israel.
Text on importance of going to Jewish weddings 
Read more about Hachnasat kallah: the importance of preparing a bride for her wedding 
Read more about the mitzvah of bringing joy to people getting married
Suggestions for traveling to Israel right now:
MEJDI Tours
Green Olive Tours 
Follow our Instagram to join the conversation this week: How do you feel about traveling to Israel right now? 
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As many of you are traveling for Thanksgiving this week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes. 
Dogs on a plane are kosher, but are they annoying? Rabbi Shira and Hanna discuss the Jewish ethics around animals. And, is the Torah ableist? 
If you have any interesting Jewish travel moments, let us know!
Read more about Jewish pet names
Read more about Rosh Hahanah LaBehemah 
Learn about ableism in the Torah 
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