Glad 2 be Jewish

A Perspective on Being Raised in an Interfaith Home with Lexi Pinnata

I am so excited to share this perspective on being raised in an interfaith home. It is so important to remember that if you were raised interfaith, and identify with Judaism to any extent, you are Jewish enough. In this episode, I interview ⁠Lexi Pinnata⁠ [https://lexipinnata.wixsite.com/home], a talented singer who has performed in theaters and cruises throughout the world. Lexi shares her experience identifying with both Jewish and Catholic religions. She also touches on how her connection to Judaism has changed since October 7th, and some discrimination she has experienced surrounding Israel. Please save and rate this podcast 5 stars, follow my tik tok and instagram @glad2bejewish, and check out my ⁠website!⁠ [https://www.glad2bejewish.com/]

Open-mindedly introducing Jewish concepts to children and raising a modern Jewish family with Nicole Sperling

In this episode you'll hear from Nicole Sperling- mother of a 2.5 year old and admissions director at the Gordon School, here in Miami. She'll share her experiences introducing Jewish concepts in an open-minded way to both Jewish and non-Jewish children at the Gordon school. She also discusses how her Jewish identity has changed as a Mother. As always, the goal of this episode is to remind you that no matter how you Jewish, you are Jewish ENOUGH!

Growing up Jewish in Argentina and Jewish mysticism with Rabbi-Cantor Gaston Bogomolni

Join me for a fascinating conversation with Rabbi/Cantor Gaston Bogomolni. Gaston was raised Jewish in Argentina during the start of the conservative movement. As a young adult, he moved to the US to grow his career as a conservative identifying cantor. In the US, he had a beautiful and interesting career and self-discovery path ultimately leading him to his current career. Gaston now works to promote mental health and spirituality through Mystic Judaism (Kaballah), sound healing, and other holistic practices in his wife and his community mental health practice, TAL

Breaking Jewish Boundaries with "rebel" Cantor Debbi Ballard

Cantor Debbi Ballard is a Jewish "rule breaker" and independent spiritual leader. Join me in interviewing my mentor Cantor Debbi as she shares her changing connection to Judaism throughout her life to get to where she is in her career today.  Debbi was the first girl to have a full Saturday morning Bat Mitzvah at her conservative synagogue growing up and now the first cantor to officiate an UNDERWATER wedding!

The Jewish music disparity and growing up as one of few jews in El Paso, Texas with Molly Blumenfeld

In this episode I interview my good friend from college, Molly Blumenfeld. Molly is an incredibly talented singer who grew up in Texas and is now living in NYC. She speaks about the differences between her involvement with Judaism in two very differing places, the disparity of Jewish music in the professional music scene, and we reminisce on our connection through music and Judaism in college at the University of Miami! As always, the goal of the episode is to serve as a reminder that you are Jewish ENOUGH.