Who Jew Think You Are

In this special Passover bonus episode, Penny Rabiger and Eylan Ezekiel share their Pesach traditions and the meaning of this festival, often referred to as 'Jewish Christmas'. If you are Jew-curious, you'll learn a little more about why this festival means so much to Jews, of all flavours - and ... if you are Jewish, it's a chance to reflect on the way we make meaning from the Exodus story.Thanks to The Maccabeats for their quality singing to cover up Penny and Eylan's The Seder plateWe'd love to hear from you if you think your have a Jewish identity that struggles to be heard - whether you are Sephardi, Mizrachi, from South America, and/or if you are non-Zionist, Secular, LGBTQ+, Liberal, or Orthodox. If you’d like to be involved in our projects, such as being a guest on the podcast, please contact us here https://forms.gle/sx7Nic2rCnTNEG289You can find out more about Eylan Ezekiel here and about Penny Rabiger hereWe are on Bluesky, Facebook, and even X/ Twitter too.Incredible artwork and design by Emily Theodore - Thanks so much Emily!!Music by Aleksafor utransndr KarabanovSound Effect by Sergei Chetvertnykh

In this final episode of Season 1, Penny Rabiger and Eylan Ezekiel review the guests and the learning from their travels through the Jewniverse (so far!).They also consider the impact of October 7th on the question this podcast poses - and how it has informed the guests and plans for Season 2.We'd love to hear from you if you think your have a Jewish identity that struggles to be heard - whether you are Sephardi, Mizrachi, from South America, - AND if you are non-Zionist, Secular, Liberal, or Orthodox. If you’d like to be involved in our projects, such as being a guest on the podcast, please contact us here https://forms.gle/sx7Nic2rCnTNEG289Definition of Multivocalities Podcast Transcript here You can find out more about Eylan Ezekiel here and about Penny Rabiger hereWe are on Bluesky, Facebook, and even X/ Twitter too. Incredible artwork and design by Emily Theodore - Thanks so much Emily!!Music by Aleksafor utransndr KarabanovSound Effect by Sergei Chetvertnykh

British Black Jews - Kenneth Awele OkaforOur travels in the Jewniverse takes us to meet Kenneth Awele Okafor, a British Black Jew, and architect. Kenneth and Eylan talk about discovering faith, lost Jewish histories and hope for the future. You can read more about Kenneth in an article for The Voice:https://www.voice-online.co.uk/news/features-news/2022/06/03/black-jews/Black Hebrew IsraelitesThieboudienneBanana Challah (Yum!)Tzedakah (Charity)Tikkun_olam (Repair the world)Battle_of_Cable_StreetBook - What does a Jew Look Like?Festivals of Sigd and New_Yam_Festival_of_the_IgboJewish Museum Londonhttps://www.lyonslearning.org.uk/Transcript here-----------------More about Eylan Ezekiel here and about Penny Rabiger hereWe are on Bluesky, Facebook, and even X/ Twitter too. If you’d like to be involved in our projects, such as being a guest on the podcast, please contact us here https://forms.gle/sx7Nic2rCnTNEG289Incredible artwork and design by Emily Theodore - Thanks so much Emily!!Music by Aleksafor utransndr KarabanovSound Effect by Sergei Chetvertnykh

In this episode of Who Jew Think You Are? , Philip Arditti - actor and writer - was in conversation with Penny Rabiger and Eylan Ezekiel.They explored Philip's Turkish Jewish heritage and how that translates into his Artivism.Find out more about Philip Arditti:https://philiparditti.com/Philip’s creative projects:https://www.menaarts.uk/https://www.arcolatheatre.com/History of (Jews in) TurkeyTax on non-Muslims Gezi Park protestsArmenian Genocide Börekas OrbörekitasOther creative worksThe Holy RosenbergsThe Club - Netflix seriesMore about Eylan Ezekiel here and about Penny Rabiger hereTranscript of the conversation can be found here:We are on Bluesky, Facebook, and even X/ Twitter too. If you’d like to be involved in our projects, such as being a guest on the podcast, please contact us here https://forms.gle/sx7Nic2rCnTNEG289Incredible artwork and design by Emily Theodore - Thanks so much Emily!!Music by Aleksafor utransndr KarabanovSound Effect by Sergei Chetvertnykh

Dr Ophira Gamliel talks to Eylan Ezekiel about her Yememi heritage, the role of Jewish identities in culture, and the historical and modern place of Asian Jews.A transcript of the conversation is hereDr Ophira Gamliel at the University of Glasgowhttps://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/critical/staff/ophiragamliel/Ophira on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/OphiraGamlielFood: Jachnunhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JachnunFood: Kugel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KugelJewish renewal group: Baal Teshuvahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baal_teshuvaYemeni Musician - Ofra Hazahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ofra_HazaBreslov sect of Hasidic Jewshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BreslovAmram Ben Sheshnahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amram_ben_SheshnaMore about Eylan Ezekiel here and More about Penny Rabiger hereThe podcast is on Bluesky, Facebook, and even X/ Twitter too; where we are sharing interesting articles and posts on related topics. If you’d like to be involved in our projects, such as being a guest on the podcast, please contact us here Incredible artwork and design by Emily Theodore - Thanks so much Emily!!!!Music by Aleksafor utransndr Karabanov from PixabaySound Effect by Sergei Chetvertnykh from Pixabay

“Other within the Other” - with Carol IsaacsThe Surreal McCoy - AKA Carol Isaacshttps://www.thesurrealmccoy.com/The Wolf of Baghdad - Book/Graphic Novelhttps://myriadeditions.com/books/the-wolf-of-baghdad/Educator Guide for Wolf of Baghdadhttps://www.mattreingold.ca/_files/ugd/b5e5dd_008584d7a470469a840e17c8c961137d.pdfGrowing up Mizrahi - Short Documentaryhttps://ukjewishfilm.org/film/growing-up-mizrahi/Carol on Socials - Twitter Insta YouTubeHistory of the Jews of Iraqhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Jews_in_IraqRecipe:https://recipes.fandom.com/wiki/Kubba_BamiaKaukokaipuu - Finnish word for nostalgia for a place you’ve never been to.Ahmed Mukhtar - Oud player Keith Clouston - Oud player Daniel Jonas Transcript of episodeThe podcast is on Bluesky, Facebook, and even X/ Twitter too. If you’d like to get involved, please contact us here Incredible artwork and design by Emily Theodore - Thanks so much Emily!!!!Music by Aleksafor utransndr Karabanov from PixabaySound Effect by Sergei Chetvertnykh from Pixabay

Dr Yohai Hakak talked to Eylan Ezekiel about growing up Mizrahi and secular in Israel.This episode was recorded in May 23.Yohai Hakak Brunel profile “How Does the Social Work?”podcastIraqi Jewish historiesMizrahi Jews in IsraelSabich recipe Hamin   - more food!Cholent  - even more food!!Orientalism More about Eylan Ezekiel here and More about Penny Rabiger hereThe podcast is on Bluesky, Facebook, and even X/ Twitter too; where we are sharing interesting articles and posts on related topics. If you’d like to be involved in our projects, such as being a guest on the podcast, please contact us here Incredible artwork and design by Emily Theodore - Thanks so much Emily!!!!Music by Aleksafor utransndr Karabanov from PixabaySound Effect by Sergei Chetvertnykh from Pixabay

Penny Rabiger and Eylan Ezekiel explore the definitions, histories, and experiences of Jews of Mizrahi heritage.A transcript is available here.Wikipedia article about Mizrahi JewsOrientalism - Edward SaidThe Wandering JewDhimmiMalawach Israeli Black PanthersDoes Israel still discriminate against Mizrahi Jews? - Jerusalam Post articleHen Mazzig - activist and author of The Wrong Kind of Jew: A Mizrahi ManifestoJowan Safadi - To be an Arab - YouTube video - Challenging, funny, catchy. Stick around for the last line!More about Eylan Ezekiel here and More about Penny Rabiger hereThe podcast is on Bluesky, Facebook, and even X/ Twitter too; where we are sharing interesting articles and posts on related topics. If you’d like to be involved in our projects, such as being a guest on the podcast, please contact us here Incredible artwork and design by Emily Theodore - Thanks so much Emily!!!!Music by Aleksafor utransndr Karabanov from PixabaySound Effect by Sergei Chetvertnykh from Pixabay