edJEWcation

As we continue along with our life of a Jew series, we’re talking marriage today. Why we get married (why, oh, why?), why Jewish men gave up polygamy, what the marriage rituals are, what a Jewish bride and a rental car have in common, and so much more.For the parsha portion, we finally get into talking about THE man. The Michael Jordon of Monotheism, the Shakespeare of Hashem, the Albert Einstein of Adonai…of course I’m talking about Abraham. But before he was Abraham, he was Abram, so we’ll start

Welcome back to edJEWcation, the podcast where we mix education with a little bit of Chutzpah! Today, we're diving into the wonderful world of Jewish education, because let's face it, nothing says smarts like a good old Torah study session.And just like Adam Sandler in Billy Madison, we're going back to school (Jewish school, that is) and even throwing in a bar mitzvah for good measure. Because what better way to celebrate becoming a man than with a slice of challah and some awkward

On this week's episode of eJEWcation, we start a multi-week series explaining the life of a Jew, from birth to death, starting with the more joyous side of the timeline, birth. Rabbi Perlmutter explains why the Bible commands Jews to be "fruitful and multiply," why Jews "snip the tip" of their boys, what the career path to becoming a mohel is (in case anyone in the audience is looking for a career change), and the importance of Hebrew names.For the parsha, we discussed G-d

On this episode of edJEWcation the mishpokhe discuss the various branches of Judaism. Orthodox, conservative, reform, reconstructionist, the tunnelers (ok, I made that last one up). What's the difference, where'd they come from, and which one's wear tallit like a Marvel superhero cape?Later, we discuss Cain and Abel, the worst sibling rivalry since William and Harry. We'll talk about how the story is a parable about taking responsibility for your actions, how Cain gave G-d the cold shoulder and

On this episode of edJEWcation, we discuss the significance of Jewish "equipment," as Jay calls it. Why do Jewish men wear yarmulkes? What's the significance of the tassels some Jews have coming from underneath their shirts, and why the heck are mezuzah's always crooked?In the second part of the episode, we discuss Adam and Eve, talk about how G-d created the institution of marriage (not to be confused with mental institutions), discuss delicious snake cuisine, and are reminded

Welcome to edJEWcation, your weekly Jewish educational podcast to catch you up on all the things you may have missed in Hebrew school. The edJEWcation all-star team consists of Rabbi Abba Perelmuter, his daughter ChayaLeah Sufrin, and their relapsed Jewish friend, Jay Covitz. In our inaugural episode, Jay learns the difference between the myriad number of Jewish texts, and we discuss that little thing called creation.

HI and welcome to eJEWcation, our brand new podcast offering a weekly serving of jewish wit and wisdom! I'm your host, CL Sufrin, and each week, we'll be diving into the rich tapestry of Jewish texts and ideas. Joining me are two titans of Torah: my father, the O.G. rabbi and senior sage at Shul by the Shore, Rabbi Abba Perelmuter, and our dear friend. A self proclaimed 'relapsed Jew,' the one and only Jay Covitz. Together, we're embarking on a fun yet enlightening journey