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).

Jews in Alabama, Episode #14

A sleepy little podcast, we talk about Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, our continuing home renovation experience, Raya's road trip, and our new bulletin board! (21 minutes, 57 seconds).

Jews in Alabama, Episode #13

Chag Sameach, it's the second day of Sukkot and we talk about Yom Kippur services with the Tuscaloosa Twins, the Kentuck Arts Festival, the NCCJ Walk as One, and jerky fundamentalist prosletyzers and solicitors. (36 minutes, 32 seconds).

Jews in Alabama, Episode #12

A pre-Yom Kippur podcast. We talk about our trip to Atlanta, a gay Jewish banjo, the resolution of the Podcast Alley brouhaha, and there's lots of lamb noises. 36 minutes, 43 seconds.

• Girlyman
• IKEA
• Hebrew University of Jerusalem
• "Nobel Winner Known to Speak His Mind," Jerusalem Post
• Elite Chocolates
• The View From Here
• Quality Kosher, Atlanta
• Judaica Corner, Atlanta

Now available -- the JIA bulletin board!!!

That's right, this podcast now has its very own discussion board, at:
http://rzeszut.com/jewsinalabama/bbs

Five discussion forums and two polls are currently available. This may be a more convenient way to discuss things than on the comments section below each JIA? episode.

Or, this may be a boondoggle and a waste of time, that no one but me ever uses. Only time will tell!!

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