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Chutzpod!

Chutzpod! is a frank and wide-ranging conversation on how to build a good life, using real-life quandaries and millennia-old Jewish wisdom. Each week, Rabbi Shira Stutman and journalist Hanna Rosin bring a Jewish lens to life"s toughest questions, asked by our listeners: Do I offer forgiveness to a friend who refuses to apologize? Am I right to be annoyed at all the service dogs on the plane with me? How do we work to heal this broken world? It"s a podcast for people of all or no faiths;

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37:36

Bubbemeises

Chutzpod! ·

2026/04/08

Is covering your mirrors during shiva a superstition or Jewish law? What about breaking the glass at a wedding? Tashlich? Rabbi Shira and Hanna discuss the ideas of Jewish luck and bad luck and where they fit into law and tradition. And they welcome a VERY special guest – Hanna’s mother Miriam. Her sister has had a string of bad accidents and she wants to know if changing her mezuzah will ward off future health scares. Support Chutzpod!Submit a questionContact Chutzpod!Subscribe to

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45:57

Practically Kosher

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2026/04/01

Is it Kosher to question Kashrut?A listener writes, “Why do Jews have Kosher rules? And how would you suggest a previously unobservant Jew approach Kashrut, if at all?”Rabbi Shira admits that teaching the laws of kashrut is one of the hardest things she has to do as a rabbi. She does her best to make sense of it all and gives her best pitch for a mindfulness-based Jewish eating practice.FAQ about Kosher lawsRead more about keeping Kosher in a non-Kosher worldRead Maimonides' commentary on

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32:12

A Sober Seder

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2026/03/25

Wine is central to Jewish ritual, but what if drinking isn’t safe for you? A listener in recovery dreads what used to be his favorite holiday, Passover. He writes that he dreads all the wine talk and dreads having to explain why he's opting out. He asks, "Can I skip the Seder this year?"Rabbi Shira and Hanna are joined by Rabbi Sue Reinhold of the Torah of Recovery to explore why wine matters, how Judaism understands both joy and danger in drinking, the stigma around addiction in Jewish

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41:06

Can’t We Just Have a Happy Passover?

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2026/03/18

With the world feeling particularly heavy, Rabbi Shira and Hanna wonder if, in addition to moments of anger and resistance, they can find a way to bring joy into this year’s Passover Seder. They’re joined by Rav Jericho Vincent, the founding rabbi of Temple of the Stranger, a growing mystical Jewish community in Brooklyn, NY. Listen to Jericho’s podcast Survival Guide for a Spiritual WildernessRead Jericho’s substackRead Jericho’s scholarship on the Torah of MiriamWatch Debbie Friedman's

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43:17

Hey A**hole

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2026/03/11

After a listener misgenders someone at synagogue, a torrent of feelings, recriminations and emails ensue, leading one congregant to email another with the subject “Hey Asshole.”Rabbi Shira and Hanna welcome Rabbi Lily Solochek of The Liberal Jewish Synagogue in London, whose work focuses on creating inclusive Jewish communities, especially for queer and trans people and families. Visit The Liberal Jewish Synagogue in LondonLearn more about Rabbi Lily SolochekRead about Joseph's ornamented

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38:07

Is Vanity Fair?

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2026/03/04

Is Botox kosher?What about filler, extensions or hair dye? Can a good Jew be too vain? And does Judaism value beauty? A listener reaches out for help when her two daughters are horrified to discover their feminist mom has a secret desire for luxurious lashes. Rabbi Shira and Hanna help her navigate personal vanity, Jewish values and 21st century parenting. And they reveal their own insecurities and zoom primping rituals. Read more about Joseph & beauty in the TorahRead more about

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40:33

The Psychedelic Experience...on Purim

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2026/02/25

We’re back for Season 7!Purim is a time to reveal the hidden, unmask your shadow self and, perhaps, get super sloshed. But a listener wonders about having a psychedelic experience on Purim.Rabbi Shira and Hanna get advice from Rabbi Zac Kamenetz, the founder of Shefa, an organization working to integrate safe and supported psychedelic use into the Jewish spiritual tradition.Learn more about ShefaRead about the shadow selfSupport Chutzpod!Submit a questionContact Chutzpod!Subscribe to

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Coming Soon...Chutzpod Season 7!

Chutzpod! ·

2026/01/28

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. Subscribe to automatically get all new episodes. And submit your own questions to be featured on an episode!Support Chutzpod!Submit a questionContact Chutzpod!Subscribe to ChutzstackFollow Hanna on InstagramFollow Shira on InstagramFollow Shira on

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44:08

Rich Jew, Poor Jew

Chutzpod! ·

2026/01/21

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

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49:15

Our Traditional Untraditional Torah Study

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2025/12/10

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 ToldotSupport Chutzpod!Submit a questionContact Chutzpod!Subscribe to ChutzstackFollow Hanna on InstagramFollow Shira on InstagramFollow Shira on FacebookFollow Chutzpod on FacebookFollow Chutzpod on InstagramLearn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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46:53

I Was Invited to a Wedding in Israel, and I Don't...

Chutzpod! ·

2025/12/03

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

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34:35

Dogs on a Plane (Revisited)

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2025/11/26

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 namesRead more about Rosh Hahanah LaBehemah Learn about ableism in the Torah Support Chutzpod!Submit a questionContact Chutzpod!Subscribe to ChutzstackFollow

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48:36

The All Death Episode

Chutzpod! ·

2025/11/19

Our Chutzsquad sends in so many great questions about death and dying. Today, Hanna and Rabbi Shira attempt to answer as many as possible. Why, how and when do we say Mourner’s Kaddish, and for whom? What happens when you don’t have access to your loved one’s body and what’s the Jewish approach to a eulogy?Listen to Death With Dignity episodeRead more about the Mi Sheiberach Read more about the Jewish afterlifeRead more about TaharaRead more about the Jewish approach to giving a eulogyRead

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39:38

Three Rabbis Walk Into a Bar: A Rabbinic Roundtable

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2025/11/12

Ever wish you could listen in as a group of rabbis kibbitz about their jobs–the good, the bad and the ugly? Rabbi Shira hosts a roundtable for her rabbinic friends where they can laugh, commiserate and get some things off their chests. We’re joined by Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt of Adas Israel in Washington D.C. and Rabbi Seth Goldstein of Temple Beth Hatfiloh in Olympia, Washington.Support Chutzpod!Submit a questionContact Chutzpod!Subscribe to ChutzstackFollow Hanna on InstagramFollow Shira

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36:23

Jewish Geography

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2025/11/05

Everyone loves to play Jewish geography, right? But what if you find the practice exclusive, confusing or even offensive? Is it time to reconsider and leave “bageling” in the past?Why don’t you ask a convert to tell their story?Sing-a-long to “Wherever You Go”Support Chutzpod!Submit a questionContact Chutzpod!Subscribe to ChutzstackFollow Hanna on InstagramFollow Shira on InstagramFollow Shira on FacebookFollow Chutzpod on FacebookFollow Chutzpod on InstagramLearn about your ad choices:

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34:50

Robot Rabbis

Chutzpod! ·

2025/10/29

A listener tells Rabbi Shira and Hanna that her rabbi uses AI to write sermons…and she doesn’t like it. What are the Jewish ethics of AI? And how does Shira utilize this new technology?Read more about “the law of the land is the law”Support Chutzpod!Submit a questionContact Chutzpod!Subscribe to ChutzstackFollow Hanna on InstagramFollow Shira on InstagramFollow Shira on FacebookFollow Chutzpod on FacebookFollow Chutzpod on InstagramLearn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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40:16

Tradition!

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2025/10/22

What’s most important when it comes to preserving Jewish tradition for future generations? Is it sharing Jewish stories? Food? Singing Hatikvah as a lullaby? And what if…the baby isn’t even Jewish? Rabbi Shira and Hanna offer advice to a soon-to-be Saba who wants to share his Jewish joy with his grandchild.Support Chutzpod!Submit a questionContact Chutzpod!Subscribe to ChutzstackFollow Hanna on InstagramFollow Shira on InstagramFollow Shira on FacebookFollow Chutzpod on FacebookFollow

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42:21

Tattoo Taboos

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2025/10/15

A newly committed Jew is wondering if he should remove his old celtic cross tattoo. Rabbi Shira and Hanna talk about the complex relationships between Jews and tattoos, including their own!Support Chutzpod!Submit a questionContact Chutzpod!Subscribe to ChutzstackFollow Hanna on InstagramFollow Shira on InstagramFollow Shira on FacebookFollow Chutzpod on FacebookFollow Chutzpod on InstagramLearn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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40:33

Shopping for Shuls

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2025/10/08

What should you look for when shul shopping besides “that feeling”? How do you know a synagogue is right for you? And what role should a temple play in our modern lives? As we celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah, Rabbi Shira and Hanna offer one congregation consumer their advice.Visit a BASE Jewish CommunitySupport Chutzpod!Submit a questionContact Chutzpod!Subscribe to ChutzstackFollow Hanna on InstagramFollow Shira on InstagramFollow Shira on FacebookFollow Chutzpod on FacebookFollow

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59:40

"As a Jew" on Yom Kippur with Sarah Hurwitz

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2025/10/01

Rabbi Shira and Hanna welcome former White House speechwriter and author Sarah Hurwitz for a conversation about her latest book As a Jew, an urgent exploration of how antisemitism has shaped Jewish identity, the complexities of modern Jewish life, and what lessons Sarah learned from being a hospital chaplain.More about Sarah HurwitzListen to Sarah on ChutzpodMake malawach!Support Chutzpod!Submit a questionContact Chutzpod!Subscribe to ChutzstackFollow Hanna on InstagramFollow Shira on

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