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<p>What does Judaism say about accepting “dirty” money? A listener has been watching the online debate about how her alma mater should handle money from a prominent donor associated with Jeffery Epstein. She asks how...

<p>Is covering your mirrors during shiva a superstition or Jewish law? What about breaking the glass at a wedding? Tashlich? </p><p>Rabbi Shira and Hanna discuss the ideas of Jewish luck and bad luck and where they fit...

<p>Is it Kosher to question Kashrut?</p><p>A listener writes, “Why do Jews have Kosher rules? And how would you suggest a previously unobservant Jew approach Kashrut, if at all?”</p><p>Rabbi Shira admits that teaching...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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.”</p><p>Rabbi Shira and Hanna welcome...

<p>Is Botox kosher?</p><p>What about filler, extensions or hair dye? Can a good Jew be too vain? And does Judaism value beauty? </p><p>A listener reaches out for help when her two daughters are horrified to discover...

<p>We’re back for Season 7!</p><p>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.</p><p>Rabbi Shira...

<p>Chutzpod is coming back with new episodes and new real-life questions February 25th!</p><p>Rabbi Shira and Hanna will talk about using psychedelics on Purim, whether it’s ok to be vain and how synagogues can be more...

<p>Did you know that 29% of American Jews struggle to make ends meet? </p><p>What you are about to hear is a session from the 2025 Jewish Federation of North America General Assembly, the JFNA GA, entitled Redefining...

<p>Rabbi Shira and Hanna end the season with a torah study jam packed with family dynamics, sibling rivalry, maternal manipulations, nation-building and birthright.</p><p>Read Parashat Toldot</p><p>Support...

<p>Rabbi Shira and Hanna help a listener who was invited to a family wedding in Israel, but doesn’t want to go. </p><p>How important are weddings? And what if your conflicting feelings and grief are just too painful...

<p>As many of you are traveling for Thanksgiving this week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes. </p><p>Dogs on a plane are kosher, but are they annoying? Rabbi Shira and Hanna discuss the Jewish ethics around...

<p>Our Chutzsquad sends in so many great questions about death and dying. Today, Hanna and Rabbi Shira attempt to answer as many as possible. </p><p>Why, how and when do we say Mourner’s Kaddish, and for whom? What...

<p>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...