Jews in Alabama, Episode #19

Our post-Thanksgiving wrapup show. We talk about our weekend with the families, Presbyterian divestment from Israel, Canadian/American/Israeli politics, and more. Plus, JIA is featured in the "Podcast Wars" at Podcast Pickle!! Go vote for us by Friday!!

Closing music is "Michigan Militia" by Moxy Fruvous. 54 minutes, 45 seconds.

Jews in Alabama, Episode #18

A moist and juicy show for Erev Thanksgiving! We respond to some listener feedback about the Great Bris Debate (enjoy, because it's the last time we're going to talk about it for a month!), discuss a controversial statement from the head of American Reform Judaism, and talk about getting ready for tomorrow's big feast. 37 minutes, 7 seconds.

Jews in Alabama, Episode #17

Raya's brother David, fresh out of the US Army, joins us for a long show in which we talk about diversity issues in today's military; we revisit the "leaf on the Tree of Life" story from Episode 7 (where are you, Donnie and Lisa?); mention the South Park "Sexual Harassment Panda;" and get into the bris debate again a little bit. (54 minutes, 2 seconds)

Oh, and since Jen asked so nicely, we now have our very own Frappr map. Add your pushpin!!

Jews in Alabama, Episode #16

We talk about Raya's busy week with the Safrai art exhibit at Beth-El, and the sister city signing between Birmingham, Rosh Ha'ayin (Israel), and Al-Karak (Jordan) tomorrow at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. We acknowledge that somehow, it's been ten years since the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin. We mention the Abita Springs Brewing Company's "Restoration Ale" brew. Lots of shout-outs to our emailers and message boarders, and we close with an Israeli love song called "Raya." 33 minutes, 26 seconds.

Jews in Alabama, Episode #15

A long podcast to make up for last week's short one. We talk about the response to our discussion board, Raya's trip to Charleston, our bathroom renovations, Florida's dominance over Georgia, a new direct flight to Israel from Atlanta.....and some "Big News."

We close with an excellent cover of "Baby Got Back," courtesy of Jonathan Coulton. (52 minutes, 47 seconds).