Jews in Alabama, Episode #41

On tonight's show, we avoid political talk -- no mention of Joe Lieberman!!! We talk about the upcoming High Holidays, and what it's like to work at a shul this time of year. We also talk about 2004 in Birmingham, "the year there was no Rosh Hashanah." We play our very first audio comment ever, and plug our new comment line, as well as the Dinkycast. We discuss Danny Siegel (ziv.org) and his Selichot visit to Birmingham this weekend; we also talk about our new neighbors, our Labor Day visitors, Eric's trip to Vegas, and what Raya and Sophie did to entertain themselves that weekend. 28 minutes, 58 seconds.

Jews in Alabama, Episode #40

We return to "normal programming" after our two-part anniversary show. We discuss an interesting bris here in Birmingham, featuring a mohelet!! We talk a little about Holy Joe Lieberman, and about the Birmingham community's response to the Israel/Hezbollah ceasefire. Our police chief blames Birmingham's increased homicide rate on the devil; while in Florida, Katherine Harris says non-Christian politicians are legislating sin; and in New York, Jackie Mason sues Jews for Jesus. We mention our parade of visitors, our wedding anniversary, and our recent trip to the beach, including a visit to the famous Flora-Bama. All in all, 38 minutes, 40 seconds of JIA? goodness.

Jews in Alabama, Episode #39 (Anniversary Show, part 2)

It's part two of our fabulous two-part anniversary show!! We play a bunch of clips from the past year of Jews in Alabama -- politics, visitors, the FBI, songs about big butts, and Sophie Sophie Sophie!!! 58 minutes, 50 seconds.

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.