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In March of 2026, my husband and I celebrated Purim in Colombia. It was a wonderful, joyous experience for which we thank the Chabad of Cartagena. This Purim was also special because as we celebrated the reversal of fate of the Jewish people in ancient Persia, this year we also celebrated the fall of Ali Khamenei, the terrorist and supreme leader of Iran.

Come along on my Jewish adventure to learn about Purim history and traditions, and find out why the Jewish nation is more optimistic than ever in awaiting the arrival of Moshiach.

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Antisemitism doesn’t start at the national level, it starts where people learn what to believe. I sit down with Alexandra Levine, an entrepreneur, political consultant, philanthropist, and host of a political podcast, to talk about what it looks like to stay loudly and proudly Jewish when the culture gets hostile. She shares how being the only Jewish child in her classroom shaped her backbone, and why Jewish identity, tradition, and community are not “extras” but real protection against isolation and fear.

We dig into Holocaust education as a concrete strategy to combat hate, misinformation, and propaganda, from K through 12 classrooms to college campuses. Alexandra explains what bipartisan work can look like when the goal is bigger than party, and why local politics matters so much: school boards, county budgets, and state hearings can determine whether kids learn history accurately or absorb ideology. If you care about fighting antisemitism, Israel advocacy, or strengthening Jewish community life, this conversation offers practical frameworks, not just slogans.

We also go beyond politics into spirituality, prayer, and resilience. Alexandra tells a moving story about advocating for her grandfather during COVID and how prayer, community, and persistence intersected in real time. We talk about welcoming spaces like Chabad, the importance of leadership that avoids political theatre in sacred settings, and how inviting non-Jews into synagogue can dismantle stereotypes and build allies.

If you get value from honest conversations about antisemitism, Holocaust education, Jewish identity, Israel, community, and local civic action, subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it.

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I had the honor of attending a bris - a circumcision of a baby boy on the 8th day of his life. In this episode, you will learn about the history of this ancient Jewish tradition and what the ritual entails.

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Bris or Brit Milah - the Jewish covenant of circumcision, performed on a baby boy’s eighth day of life by a trained mohel to welcome him into the covenant of Abraham.

Kvatters - usually a husband-and-wife team, who serve as messengers to bring the baby from the mother’s arms to the side of the room where the circumcision will be performed.

Sandek - the person honored with holding the baby on their lap during the circumcision ceremony, acting as a "godfather" or guardian

mi sheberach - a traditional Jewish prayer for healing, requesting divine blessing, restoration, and strength for those ill or in need of recovery

Siman Tov uMazel Tov - celebratory song

Mohel - a trained Jewish professional who performs the ritual circumcision

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