Jews in Alabama, Episode #48

On the last day of Chanukah, we discuss our holiday activities and also Raya's birthday, which was the 19th. We talk about Sophie's first trip to the Birmingham Zoo, and all the animals she saw there. USCJ approves conflicting decisions on same-sex relationships and gay ordinations, and we wonder what it all means. The New York Times features a great article about Birmingham restaurants, and also an article about an uncensored (and hilarious!) SNL sketch posted to YouTube. Congress approves the "PREEMIE Act," thanks to the hard work of the March of Dimes, and we're very grateful. We close with shoutouts to our message board participants, and a short voicemail from Jen. 45 minutes, 51 seconds.

Jews in Alabama, Episode #47

We're back with an "in studio" episode with much better sound quality. We apologize for our "car cast" and then recap the week. We attended a funeral today for a sweet man who passed away, and we discuss Jewish funerals in general. We talk about the Florida Gators, playing for the national championship in football the same year they won the national basketball championship. Jimmy Carter pays a visit to Birmingham to shill for his dreadful new book. We mention last weekend's shul activities, and a discussion about a Kadima convention leads to talk about the American Hebrew Academy. Finally, we're getting ready for Sophie's first Chanukah, and Eric wants to know -- since there are USB Xmas Trees, why isn't there a decent USB Menorah (other than a prototype)? 45 minutes, 39 seconds.