Shofar, So Good!

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 learn where Judaism was lost in my family, and why it might be more difficult than expected to reclaim my heritage.
This episode is about what it means to be lost and found, and who’s considered Jewish by law.
Learn more about Rabbi Lisa Rubin, Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch, and Rabbi Mark Washofsky.
 
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Producer: Kate Mishkin
Editor: Lacy Roberts
Music: Nan Schwartz
Sound design/mixing: Jesse Perlstein
Show Art: Laura Mishkin
Production Assistant: Jack McDonald
Made with support from the Jewish Writers’ Initiative Digital Storytellers Lab and the Maimonides Fund.

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 contribution to the production of Season 2.
 
Producer: Kate Mishkin
Editor: Lacy Roberts
Music: Nan Schwartz
Sound design/mixing: Jesse Perlstein
Show Art: Laura Mishkin
Production Assistant: Jack McDonald
Made with support from the Jewish Writers’ Initiative Digital Storytellers Lab and the Maimonides Fund.

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
Sound design/mixing: Jesse Perlstein
Production Assistant: Jack McDonald
Made with support from the Jewish Writers’ Initiative Digital Storytellers Lab and the Maimonides Fund.

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’ Initiative Digital Storytellers Lab and the Maimonides Fund.

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 Schwartz
Show Art: Laura Mishkin
Production Assistant: Jack McDonald
Made with support from the Jewish Writers’ Initiative Digital Storytellers Lab and the Maimonides Fund.
 
Additional thanks to Robert Mishkin, Natalie Mishkin, Andrew Mishkin, Conrad Pope, Barbara Mutnik, Matt McKinney, Rekha Murthy, Ian Coss, Janine Okmin, Sarah Lefton, Rebecca Friedman, and the Digital Storytellers Lab cohort.
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.

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/ 
 

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 not alone.
Enter "Shofar, So Good!", an audio documentary series about my search for Jewish answers.