Best Sephardi Podcasts (2024)

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Iran 40:49

3d ago40:49

40:49

“I never thought there’s antisemitism. It's something from the past, for my grandparents, for my mom a little, but it's not something in my generation, or my kids’ generation. It's done . . . apparently, not.” Einat Admony is a chef, cookbook author, comedian, and social media star who grew up in Bnei Brak, Israel. With parents from Iran and Yemen,…

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Morocco 37:45

11d ago37:45

37:45

“Today's Morocco is a prime example of what a great peaceful coexistence and international cooperation can be with an Arab country.” Eli Gabay, an Israeli-born lawyer and current president of the oldest continuously active synagogue in the United States, comes from a distinguished family of Jewish leaders who have fostered Jewish communities across…

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Yemen: Live Recording with Adiel Cohen – Part 2 19:26

19d ago19:26

19:26

“When we show the world that we're not what they say about us, that we're not white colonizers, that we're actually an indigenous tribe of people that was kicked out of their homeland . . . the only argument I can think about to put against the story is ‘you're lying.’ . . . If they accuse you of lying when you tell your family story, they lost.” L…

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Yemen: Live Recording with Adiel Cohen – Part 1 30:27

27d ago30:27

30:27

“We can't expect people to stand up for us against antisemitism if they don't know who we are. And we can't expect them to know who we are if we're not there to tell our story.” Adiel Cohen: Jewish activist, social media influencer, and Israel Defense Forces reservist, has a passion for storytelling – especially that of his beloved grandmother, Sav…

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JEFF OFFICE DAY 1 ZOOM0005.WAV 4:40

1M ago4:40

4:40

JEFF OFFICE DAY 1 ZOOM0005.WAV by David SereroBy David Serero

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Syria 34:24

1M ago34:24

34:24

“It's quite clear to me that he was trying to recreate the hillside of Haifa with the gardens... It comes from somebody being ripped out from their home.” Syrian Jewish Playwright Oren Safdie, son of world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie, who designed Habitat 67 along with much of modern Jerusalem, knows loss, regret, and longing. Oren and his fath…

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Tunisia 31:58

1M ago31:58

31:58

“In the Israeli DNA and the Jewish DNA, we have to fight to be who we are. In every generation, empires and big forces tried to erase us . . . I know what it is to be rejected for several parts of my identity... I'm fighting for my ancestors, but I'm also fighting for our future generation.” Hen Mazzig, a writer, digital creator, and founder of the…

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The Forgotten Exodus, Season 2: The Untold Stories of Jews from the Middle East and North Africa 1:31

2M ago1:31

1:31

The multi-award-winning, chart-topping Jewish podcast, The Forgotten Exodus, is back for season two. The world has overlooked an important episode in modern history: the 800,000 Jews who left or were driven from their homes in the Middle East and North Africa in the mid-20th century to forge new lives for themselves and future generations. The Forg…

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RADIO CINEMA: Interview du réalisateur David Serero sur ROCANCOURT, Le Film 35:38

4M ago35:38

35:38

RADIO CINEMA: Interview du réalisateur David Serero sur ROCANCOURT, Le FilmBy David Serero

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ROCANCOURT, le Film de David Serero sur Beur FM avec Adile Farquane (Critique du film + Interview) 12:40

6M ago12:40

12:40

ROCANCOURT, le Film de David Serero sur Beur FM avec Adile Farquane (Critique du film + Interview)By David Serero

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Disco legend Norma Jean Wright - In Love Again (New Single 2024!) 3:40

9M ago3:40

3:40

Disco legend Norma Jean Wright (Le Chic) returns with two singles written and produced by David Serero(New York, NY – January 1, 2024) – The legendary voice of disco, Norma Jean Wright, triumphantly returns to the music scene with two brand new singles, “Around Me” and “In Love Again," both written and produced by the acclaimed producer David Serer…

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Norma Jean Wright - Around Me (New Single 2024!) 3:37

9M ago3:37

3:37

Disco legend Norma Jean Wright (Le Chic) returns with two singles written and produced by David Serero(New York, NY – January 1, 2024) – The legendary voice of disco, Norma Jean Wright, triumphantly returns to the music scene with two brand new singles, “Around Me” and “In Love Again," both written and produced by the acclaimed producer David Serer…

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Spirit and Struggle 35:18

11M ago35:18

35:18

In this episode, Gedalia and Rav Ephraim look to the Gedolei Yisrael of the 20th century for chizzuk in times of crisis and tzara. They discuss chassidishe men being drafted to the Russian army in the early 1900’s, and Chofetz Chaim’s sefer Machane Yisrael, which directly addresses yidden going to battle. Is the zchus of soldiers saying shema enoug…

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David Serero interviews legendary musical composer Maury Yeston (2023) 32:42

11M ago32:42

32:42

David Serero interviews legendary musical composer Maury Yeston (2023) about his musical "Titanic, The Musical" released in movie theaters.By David Serero

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West End Radio UK - Special about David Serero "Anne Frank, a Musical", Phantom of the Opera 31:00

12M ago31:00

31:00

West End Radio UK - Special about David Serero "Anne Frank, a Musical", Phantom of the Opera, and more! Interview with Dannii Cohen on "Behind the Mirror of Music".By David Serero

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Interview of David Serero about "Anne Frank, Musical" on Musical Theater Radio (2023) 25:34

1y ago25:34

25:34

Interview of David Serero about "Anne Frank, Musical" on Musical Theater Radio (2023)By David Serero

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The Builders: The Chazon Ish Part 2 - Creating the Chareidi World 40:47

1y ago40:47

40:47

In part two of this episode, Gedalia and Rav Ephraim speak further about the Chazon Ish, and what he accomplished for the Chareidi world in the last two decades of his life. They discussed the fervor of the athiest Zionist movement was in those days, and how the Chazon Ish opposed Zionism and formulated a way forward for frum Jews. Was the Chazon i…

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The Builders: The Chazon Ish Part 1 - The Quiet Lion of Vilna 43:18

1y ago43:18

43:18

In part one of this two-part episode, Gedalia and Rav Ephraim talk about the Chazon Ish, Rav Avrohom Yeshaya Karelitz, and try to define the vast influence of the Chazon Ish on the frum world, and his impact on the conditions that allowed the Chareidi world in Israel to flourish. They discuss the Chazon Ish’s early life and family, and how a young …

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Elul with Melissa Nussbaum Freeman 1:05:38

1y ago1:05:38

1:05:38

Melissa Nussbaum Freeman (she/her/goddexx) is a Queer, Sefardi/Ashkenazi, self-loving, anti-zionist abolitionist, who uses theater, art and ritual to stir the good-trouble pot as often as possible. Passion is her motor; her backup engine is a wild belief in the change that moves towards justice. melissa@jvp.org www.tinyurl.com/melissanussbaumfreema…

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Av with Jna Shelomith 57:19

1y ago57:19

57:19

Jna Shelomith (she/her) grew up sporadically homeless in a family that spoke six different languages, with Jewish roots in Morocco and Russia. A writer at the intersection of Arabic (created to share sacred stories) and Riot Grrrl (created for punk rock feminist expression), she works with Mizna, an Arab/Muslim arts-journal. For pay, Jna focuses on…

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Tamuz with Mica Amichai 58:12

1+ y ago58:12

58:12

Mica Amichai (they/them) is a mizrachi/ashkenazi queer nonbinary neurodivergent jewish person living in the bay area. They are deeply connected to the earth and loves gardening, playing with their dogs, birdwatching with friends, and getting far away from roads and electricity. They work hard to infuse urban planning with social justice. Follow the…

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Sivan with Never Angeline North 1:03:45

1+ y ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Never Angeline Nꙩrth (she/her), is an agender author, artist, and musician living in Olympia, WA. Her creative book-length works include Sea-Witch, Careful Mountain, and Sara or the Existence of Fire. Find her online at https://never.horse/. ASL version coming soon. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dreamingtheworldtocome Watch us on YouTub…

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Iyar's Sacred Pause with Nomy & Rebekah 46:10

1+ y ago46:10

46:10

This month, Rebekah and Nomy have an extended conversation about time, and pause, and mystical counting practices. Sink in with us and revel in the divine mystery of Iyar. ASL version available at https://youtu.be/vim8dh5DghI. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dreamingtheworldtocome Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…

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Vote for The Forgotten Exodus at the Webby Awards 1:34

1+ y ago1:34

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The Forgotten Exodus has been nominated for a Webby Award, also known as “the Internet’s highest honor” — but we need your help to win! Click here to vote for The Forgotten Exodus for “Best Limited Podcast Series.” It takes less than a minute. Voting ends at 11:59 p.m. PDT on April 20, 2023. The Forgotten Exodus is the first-ever narrative podcast …

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Nisan with Mazal Masoud Etedgi 1:08:17

1+ y ago1:08:17

1:08:17

Mazal Masoud Etedgi (they/them/theirs) is a trans/non-binary artist, arab/mizrahi/amazigh jew, first-gen, spoonie/chronically ill person, herbalist, Drama Therapist, clown, and cultural organizer. Maz utilizes imagination, play, and ritual as tools for liberation, healing and connection. You can find their herbal medicine apothecary at bsamimapothe…

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The Builders: Rav Ovadiah Yosef Part 2 - “Maran”: The rise of a Halachic Revolutionary 37:56

1+ y ago37:56

37:56

In Part Two of this episode about Rav Ovadiah Yosef, Gedalia and Rabbi Galinsky discuss Rav Ovadiah’s fearless willingness to take on forces greater and older than he was, even from an extraordinarily young age. They discuss his passionate arguments in his teenage years against the prevalent view that the Ben Ish Chai should be considered the final…

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The Builders: Rav Ovadiah Yosef Part 1 - Restoring the Crown: Shas and Sephardi Pride 36:01

1+ y ago36:01

36:01

In Part One of a two-part series, Gedalia and Rabbi Galinsky talk about Rav Ovadiah Yosef, the legendary posek and preeminent leader of the Sephardic world. Rav Ovadiah’s unique geonus and malchus were powers that were able to galvanize those around him to channel their energies into an untold number of efforts on behalf of the klal, leaving a lega…

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Adar with Elana June 51:23

1+ y ago51:23

51:23

Elana June (she/her)’s life’s work is dedicated to realigning texts and traditions towards healing and collective liberation. Elana June currently lives in Lenapeoking (NY), where she teaches at the Brooklyn Waldorf School and collaborates with a wide and wild web of Queer Jewish Witches and other Wise Ones. Learn more at www.elanajune.com. Join ou…

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Inside Joke Adar Bonus Episode 10:55

1+ y ago10:55

10:55

Here is a little taste of Adar energy. The Leitzanit (Sacred Fool archetype) has been f-ing with us leading up to Adar, so we are releasing this mini-episode now, and will release the full episode in time for Purim, in a couple weeks. Thank you to Elana June for this interview, what a joy to collaborate with her again. To learn more about Elana's w…

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The Builders: Rav Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman - The Wide-Awake Dreamer 43:25

1+ y ago43:25

43:25

In this episode, Gedalia and Rabbi Galinsky discuss the impact that the visionary Ponevezher Rav, Rav Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman, had on the Torah world, and how he brought Torah to the masses in Eretz Yisrael. They discuss the Rav’s revolt against the mussar movement in his early life, and how his stance on mussar changed over the course of his life. …

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Shvat with Socket Klatzker 53:06

1+ y ago53:06

53:06

Socket Klatzker is a community organizer, trauma therapist, conflict mediator, and workshop facilitator, as well as a fat queer, disabled ritualist who approaches healing with a focus on Refuat Ha Nefesh- the healing of the soul from trauma, grief, conflict, and oppression. They work with various communities that experience trauma as a result of op…

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The Future of Dreaming the World to Come 22:06

1+ y ago22:06

22:06

Rebekah and Nomy discuss the formation of the Dreaming the World to Come project, the intentions behind it, and where we are heading now. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dreamingtheworldtocome You can find video versions with captions (and ASL on regular monthly episodes) on our youtube channel. The Indwelling Dreams of Olam haBa planner …

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Tevet with Kohenet YA 54:36

2y ago54:36

54:36

Kohenet Meshacreret Amah (One Who Liberates Her People) aka, YA, (she/her) is from Brooklyn, NY by way of Puerto Rico. She brings 25 + years of experience supporting people at the crossroads of transformation. She creates decolonial frameworks through multidimensional rituals & teachings. Her prophetic practice integrates divination, energy work, m…

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The Builders: Rav Aharon Kotler Part 2 - Transplanting Torah to America 45:53

2y ago45:53

45:53

In Part Two of this series on Rav Aharon Kotler, Gedalia and Rabbi Galinsky delve into the creation of Lakewood. Today, it is a bastion of Torah; how did Rav Aharon build this incredible Ir Torah from a summer zeman of 14 “bench squeezers”? They discuss Rav Aharon’s legacy of Torah Umesorah and Jewish day schools as well, all of which were instrume…

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The Builders: Rav Aharon Kotler Part 1 - Prewar Europe’s Youngest Rosh Yeshiva 45:30

2y ago45:30

45:30

In Part One of a two-part series, Gedalia and Rabbi Galinsky discuss the gadlus of Rav Aharon Kotler 60 years after the petirah of prewar Europe’s youngest rosh yeshivah. Whether in his mastery of Torah or in his dealings with a simple yeshivah cook, the stories of Rav Aharon have the power to change your perspective on how to live Torah. They delv…

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Kislev with Hadar Cohen 51:57

2y ago51:57

51:57

Hadar Cohen (she/her) is a Mizrahi feminist multi-media artist, healer and educator. She is a Jewish mystic who works to build decolonial frameworks for worshiping God. Hadar teaches Jewish scripture and embodied practices through her own mystical devotional school called Malchut. She is an artist and her mediums include performance, movement, writ…

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Cheshvan with Yishaq Ofori-Solomon 49:05

2y ago49:05

49:05

This month's guest is Yishaq (also known as Yitshaq or Isaac) Ofori Solomon. Yishaq Ofori Solomon (he/him) is an educator, student, writer, and journalist who is a Black African (Beta Yisraelim and Musta’arabi) Queer Jew. They spend much of their time building communities based on solidarity. Here he shares much that is dear to him as a child of in…

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Interview of David Serero on The Ten Commandments, The Musical on New York Radio 28:35

2y ago28:35

28:35

Interview of David Serero on The Ten Commandments, The Musical on New York Radio (Destinies)By David Serero

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Tishrei with Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo 47:17

2y ago47:17

47:17

In this kick-off episode, our guest is Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo, contributor for the month of Tishrei. Lukaza (They/She) is an artist, activist, educator, storyteller & curator who is based between Ohlone Land [Oakland, CA] and Powhatan Land [Richmond,VA]. Their work has been exhibited/performed at museums, galleries, homes and in the streets. Luk…

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Iran 37:01

2y ago37:01

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Home to one of the world’s oldest Jewish communities, the story of Jews in Iran has been one of prosperity and suffering through the millennia. During the mid-20th century, when Jews were being driven from their homes in Arab lands, Iran assisted Jewish refugees in providing safe passage to Israel. Under the Shah, Israel was an important economic a…

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Sudan 35:18

2y ago35:18

35:18

Financier, philanthropist, and longtime president of the World Sephardi Federation Nessim Gaon was proud of the Sudanese birthright that made him part of a long lineage of Jews from Arab lands. However, with growing antisemitism in Sudan, he also believed Israel offered the only safe haven for Jews around the world and devoted his life to constantl…

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Libya 36:28

2y ago36:28

36:28

Throughout most of her life, Giulietta Boukhobza rarely talked about the life she left behind in Libya when she was 16. However, today, with antisemitism on the rise and Israel under constant threat, she shares her family’s story of their harrowing escape from Libya as part of an effort to raise awareness for future generations. Joining Boukhobza i…

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Egypt 33:32

2y ago33:32

33:32

In the first half of the 20th century, Egypt went through profound social and political upheavals culminating in the rise of President Gamal Abdel Nasser and his campaign of Arabization, creating an oppressive atmosphere for the country’s Jews, and leading almost all to flee or be kicked out of the country. Hear the personal story of award-winning …

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Yemen 28:59

2y ago28:59

28:59

Once home to one of the world’s oldest Jewish communities, some 50,000 Yemeni Jews, or Teimanim, left their homes between 1949-50 as part of Operation Magic Carpet. They walked for months to reach Alaskan Airlines planes “filled like sardines” that chartered them to safety in the then-young Jewish nation. How did this incredible story unfold and wh…

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Iraq 20:38

2y ago20:38

20:38

Who are the Jews of Iraq? Why did they leave? And why do so many Iraqi Jews, even those born elsewhere, still consider Iraq their home? The premiere episode of a new limited narrative series from American Jewish Committee (AJC) uncovers the answers to these questions through the inspiring story of Mizrahi Jewish cartoonist Carol Isaacs’ family. Fee…

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Introducing The Forgotten Exodus 1:22

2y ago1:22

1:22

The world has overlooked an important episode in modern history: the 800,000 Jews who left or were driven from their homes in Arab nations and Iran in the mid-20th century to forge new lives for themselves and future generations. The Forgotten Exodus, a new limited podcast series brought to you by American Jewish Committee (AJC), explores the lesso…