Kehilat Kolenu
7 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago -Bringing you a new and socially responsible way to engage with Pesach and your community .
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Bonus: Fighting the Plagues
June 15, 2020 10:10 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBThe plagues are a crucial, dramatic part of the Exodus story. The plagues of Egypt are often related to ‘modern plagues,’ hatred, jealousy, bush fires and Coronavirus… Today we shift the focus on fighting the plagues. Specifically we speak to activist Ella Simons, a School Strike for Climate member, who tells us what she is doing to combat possibly the most critical plague of today - climate change. School Strike for Climate https://www.schoolstrike4climate.com/
A Seat at the Table
April 15, 2020 04:58 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThis episode spans three conversations with individuals who are navigating between their Jewish and queer identities. Taking inspiration from Eliyahu's empty seat and the mitzvah to invite people into our Seder, we delve into what it means to create space for queer Jewish identities. Additional Information What Modern Addition Are You to the Seder Plate? In the last few years, seder plates around the world have been growing in size and representation, with oranges, potatoes, olives, beet...
The Unsung Heroines of the Pesach Story
April 14, 2020 03:59 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode we’ll be exploring the unsung heroines of the Pesach story. Join us as we discuss four awe-inspiring ladies on this podcast including: Yocheved, Shifra, Puah and Bat Pharaoh and the way these badass women shaped the Exodus from Egypt and the continuity and survival of the Jewish people.
Songs of the Seder
April 12, 2020 08:26 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this episode we take a deep dive into the iconic songs of the Haggadah, as we go beyond the catchy tunes and the nostalgia in order to understand the origins of these songs, their meanings and their importance. Extra Information: Echad Mi Yodea performed by Batsheva - the Young Ensemble and Ohad Naharin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v6tY_u-Mls Dayenu? Enough Already! https://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-arts-and-culture/books/95874/dayenu Howard Jacobson is a novelist and critic in L...
Pesach Traditions Part 2: Memories from Baghdad
April 08, 2020 00:07 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBToday is a continuation of exploring the Seder and Pesach Traditions. We speak with Nita Jawary how her mother celebrated Pesach in Baghdad, Iraq and how these traditions have infused into her Jewish life today. Nita will read an excerpt from her mother’s book, Baghdad I Remember. Nita has documented her family’s memories in a O-Book called The Perpetual Table and some of this information can be found on the website: http://www.theperpetualtable.com/theperpetualtable.com/The_Perpetual_Table...
Pesach Traditions Part 1: What Do You Do at Your Seder?
April 07, 2020 09:58 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBThe Pesach Seder is one of the most observed Jewish traditions around the world. Today we speak to a number of people about their Seder, what they do that’s different and their favourite aspects.
Stories of Exodus
April 05, 2020 03:05 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBWelcome to Kehilat Kolenu’s Pesach Podcast. We look forward to bringing you ideas, discussions, and ways to connect you to the Chag in a slightly different way in 2020. Each year, we come together with our family to tell the story of the Jewish people’s exodus from Egypt. It is a jovial occasion, including delicious food, a family catch up, and slightly too much wine. Whilst the story of the Jewish liberation may be many years ago, freedom may still be distant for many people. "The Seder i...