Were the pre-October 7th warnings dismissed because they originated with women? Are the men of the old-boy network at a disadvantage because they have been trained to think in certain ways? Shoshanna and Anne recognize the women who were involved in so many various aspects of October 7th and the war since, with an eye to how women can (and we’ll say should) contribute in new crucial ways.
Music: “Misery” by The Whips
Since October 7, Israel has tragically, devastatingly seen more people burying loved ones and sitting shiva than the country could ever have been prepared for. Enter the newly founded organization Chesed Shel Emet, and Pnina Pfeuffer, who speaks with Shoshanna and Anne about how four Haredi women have stepped up (with others) to make this painful process smoother, no matter the Jewish affiliation of the bereft. May the shift in priorities across communities last.
Music: “Misery” by The Whips
Antisemitism is the oldest hatred in the book, yet, even in the wake of the October 7th massacre, it’s new for each generation, and each person experiences it fresh. Shoshanna and Anne call attention to what’s been going on, and consider how we as a people stick together to combat the hatred against us. Plus, a postscript on the American Jewish community’s mass march on Washington, a profound showcase of love and solidarity for the Jewish world.
Music: “Misery” by The Whips
The new reality of Israel and really all Jews is stressful and even traumatic. Anne and Shoshanna talk with Sherri Mandell, a certified pastoral counselor, a founder of the Koby Mandell Foundation, and the bereaved mother of Koby Mandell Hy”d, about how to navigate this challenging time, from parenting to handling oneself to helping others.
Music: “Misery” by The Whips
Shoshanna and Anne have been nearly at a loss for words to reflect on Hamas’s horrific massacre of some 1,400 people (updated number from recording). But we need words to podcast, so here we are with our experiences of that day, and a range of responses and reactions to it, from widespread chesed to social media warriors to some hypermodesty nonsense.
Music: “Misery” by The Whips
You’ve seen their art, now meet the artists. Anne and Shoshanna speak with the artists who have given life to Chochmat Nashim’s new project, illustrating biblical and historical women. Come hear why they chose the figures they did, why they depicted them as they did, and what surprised them in the endeavor. A longer-than-usual episode, to introduce the talented women responsible for the SEEN images.
Music: “Misery” by The Whips
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