Jews in Alabama, Episode #54

On this episode, we spend lots of time talking about Humanistic Judaism, the local Birmingham affiliate, and the b'nai mitzvah we attended last weekend. We also discuss Al Gore's new book, and the reasons he should run for president (but probably won't). We also talk about Tammy Faye Bakker briefly, and of course the usual Sophie updates! We discuss Raya's boyfriend, Senator Jeff Sessions, and how he may have a meaningful challenger in 2008. Finally, we're getting ready for a trip to Florida -- don't touch our stuff while we're gone!! 59 minutes, 37 seconds.

Jews in Alabama, Episode #53

Pretty much a HealthCast this time, we give updates on what's been going on with Raya's dad and with Sophie, healthwise. (Warning -- discussion of hospital procedures and baby bodily fluids ensues.) We also talk about the March of Dimes WalkAmerica, and the great success of "TEAM SOPHIE." We visited an art festival in downtown Birmingham last weekend; this weekend, a million things are going on, first and foremost: Rabbi Joseph Telushkin comes to Temple Beth-El! Hopefully Sophie will be healthy enough to meet him! (47 minutes, 16 seconds).