Jewniversity

We cover the subjects of Milah (circumcision), Niddah (menstruation), and Taharah (cleansing of the corpse). CW: genitalia, blood, death.

In the run-up to Seder, we look at audience submitted questions around Pesach. Do I need new toothbrushes and lipstick? How can I do the halakhic minimum at Seder? What's the deal with Kitniyot anyway – and much more...

We look at the Korbanot, their details, history and significance and the context of the ancient Temple (Beit haMikdash)

A quick and colourful look at Purim – the story of Megillat Ester, the rituals and mitzvot of the holiday, and its minhagim and myths

In our 50th episode (!) we investigate the question of full and equal participation in Jewish life for women (egalitarianism) – its basis, its development, and its challenges today

So many labels exist for Jews - from ancient to modern, theological to geographical! We try (and fail) to categorise and organise all the many ways to be Jewish in this (rather poor, admittedly) attempt at a Jewish...

Two documents are referenced in this podcast: the diagram of a page of the Vilna Shas, which is here , and the text of Massekhet Berakhot 12b-13a (the last sugya of the first chapter of Berakhot) is here

All about Hanukkah – its history, myth, and modern practice

In honour of Mitzvah Day and Interfaith Week, a look at how Judaism sees other religions and how they see us.

An introductory look at supernatural beings in Jewish tradition - the good, the bad, and the toilet demons.

What makes a Jewish house a Jewish home? We explore the concept of Mikdash Ma'at and the practices, objects, and experiences inherent in building a Bayit Neeman beYisrael.

In honour of Pride and in our final session before the Summer break, we look at LGBT+ life and law in Judaism

In a follow up to last week's episode, we review laws of marriage (Kiddushin), explore some aspects of sexuality in Jewish practice (Onah, Niddah), and consider the laws of divorce (Gittin)

We look at Jewish laws, custom and practices around dating, engagement, sex and marriage