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)

Jews in Alabama Special Announcement

A very short Jews in Alabama special announcement. 3 minutes, 10 seconds.

Jews in Alabama, Episode #31

On tonight's show, we give a wrap-up of Beth-El's Purim activities, talk about some baby stuff, mention Raya's performance at the Birmingham Museum of Art, comment on the IDF operation in the West Bank; plus, get ready for March Madness, baby!! (20 minutes, 23 seconds)

Jews in Alabama, Episode #30

Two podcasts in one week!! Wow!! On tonight's show, we talk about the following stuff:

• Three idiot college students arrested for setting the Alabama church fires;
• "Shoot'em up Dick" speaks at AIPAC convention; but, Jews are thankfully not defecting to the Republican party;
• Great Disney related podcast: WDW Today. Great Disney news/rumor sites: Jim Hill Media, MousePlanet.
• World of Opportunity comes to Temple Beth-El

Thanks to everyone for the bulletin board activity this week!! Plus, more intermarriage discussion. And of course the "baby update." 45 minutes, 27 seconds.