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Episode 24: "Humans Drop the Ball (Bereishit 6-8)"

Humans get all of the chances in the world, and Joy and Sylia count the ways. But, alas, Hashem decides they all need to go and Noah is the blank slate. After a long hiatus, they're finally back to (almost) finish up the first book of the Torah!

"Episode 23: Cain on the Loose! (Bereshit 4-5)"

Get a riveting play-by-play of the world's first murder! Sylia and Joy dissect Cain's anger problems and lack of perspective. Sylia controvercially presents Cain as a sympathetic figure and Joy is intrigued but not super convinced. More dramatic than Abel's killing is the story of Cain's death...you don't want to miss this absurd account! Let us know what you think in the comments!

Episode 22: Guy Meets Girl. Girl Meets Snake (Bereshit 3)

They're BACK! Joy and Sylia return to tackle the ORIGINAL SIN (SIN...Sin...sin), though Joy does scandalously suggest that maybe Paradaise was meant to be lost all along! Punishments are given out. Humanity and snakes become mortal enemies. Adam might sheepishly have been standing by Chava's side as she tasted the forbidden fruit. It's just a good time all around. Join us for episode 22, and let us know what you think in the comments! Thank you to the fans who urged us to continue on this journey!

Adam is Lonely No More (or Perpetually Lonely?) Bereshit 2

Shoutout to Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik for his ingenius interpretation of Bereshit 1 and 2! In this week's episode, Joy and Sylia continue with their philosophical ponderings about the implications of the two contradicting creation stories. They also tackle the topic of shabbat and the forbidden trees, and to lead us up to the juiceier sides of Adam and Eve.

Episode 20: "In the Beginning... (Finally)" Bereshit 1

Joy and Sylia finally overcome their imposter syndrome and begin to tackle one of the toughest parts of the Torah: CREATION (cue echo.) In this episode, the duo try on many hats: physicists, anthropologists, marine biologists, and most importantly, Torah commentators. Because it's their Torah, too!