Jews in Alabama, Episode #38 (Anniversary Show, part 1)

On our one year anniversary, it's part one of our fabulous two-part retrospective!! We play a bunch of clips from the past year of Jews in Alabama. One hour, 13 minutes.

Jews in Alabama, Episode #37

On today's show, we start off talking about the situation in Israel, of course. We also discuss opposition to Joe Lieberman -- is it anti-Semitic? Plus, trouble at Auburn University -- football players don't like to go to class; shocking!! Also a podcast recommendation, and some audio from our very special guests Jen and Alan. 38 minutes, 36 seconds.

• Jerusalem Post Online and YNet for the latest in Israel
• Opposition to Joe Lieberman anti-Semitic? (DailyKos)
• Hillel's "on one foot" concept (My Jewish Learning)
• "Top Grades and No Class Time for Auburn Players" (NYTimes)
• "The Traveling Morans" video podcast

Jews in Alabama, Episode #36

Sophie helps us out in this podcast, chiming in with her two cents!!! We talk about her first two weeks of "school," and also: Beth-El's 2007 Israel trip; the Presbyterians rescinding their anti-Israel "divestment" resolution; frummies in New Jersey forsaking the Internet; and meeting our first "fans" in person. (31 minutes, 40 seconds.)

Jews in Alabama, Episode #35

We talk about Sophie (of course!), and particularly her naming on Shavuot, and her growth. We mention the NSA's response to our inquiry concerning our phone records -- musical accompaniment courtesy of They Might Be Giants. The Presbyterian Church is holding their national convention in Birmingham this week, and we talk about the local Jewish community's efforts to influence their policies towards Israel. We do a mini food review of the JCC's new Kosher Cafe, and talk about an interesting Jewish issue at Walt Disney World, brought to our attention by Mark Goldhaber at MousePlanet. Plus, we return a favor and play a promo for "Buckeye Drive Time." 33 minutes, 39 seconds.

Jews in Alabama, Episode #34

We're back!! We talk about Sophie's growth, her upcoming naming, and then get political. Dixie Chicks, NSA wiretapping, Joe Lieberman vs. Ned Lamont in Connecticut, and the "Dilbert" creator's anti-Israel blogging. 51 minutes, 25 seconds.

Links mentioned:

• How to file a Freedom of Information Act request with the NSA (dailykos.com)
• The Dixie Chicks: America Catches Up with Them (NYTimes)
• Country Radio disses Dixie Chicks (CNN)
• Lieberman's in Trouble (Hartford Courant)
• Scott Adams' "The Dilbert Blog"

Jews in Alabama, Episode #33

Trying to get back on a regular schedule, we discuss our limited Pesach activities, Sophie's sleep schedule (and new weight), her field trips, and her parade of visitors! (27 minutes, 17 seconds)

Jews in Alabama, Episode #32

Our first show in a month -- but we have a pretty good excuse, and she makes her presence known throughout the episode!! We discuss Sophie Arielle's surprise arrival into this world, and what our lives have been like the past month. (51 minutes, 18 seconds)