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Who doesn’t love a rant? In this episode (SEASON 4 FINALE), Shoshana and Tami take turns ranting about Jewy things. From Jewish in-fighting, to Jewish education, to being mean to Ashkenazi food -  the Jewish world is their tuna dip. Plus, someone in a Jewish Facebook Group needs to stop being weird.  This episode was filmed and edited by Alleyway Productions  You can watch the full episode on YouTube Subscribe to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.au Follow Tami and Shoshana on Instagram : @tami_sussman_bits & @jewishmemesonly X: TJI_au Facebook: TheJewishIndependentAU Instagram: thejewishindependent LinkedIn: the-jewish-independent The vocalist in the theme song is Sara Yael @iamsarayael

Author, educator, mental health advocate and crochet enthusiast Daisy Turnbull joins Tami & Shoshana in the ASHAMED TO ADMIT studio, to ask them some questions about Judaism, that Jewcurious allies might be too ASHAMED TO ASK. Plus, someone in a Jewish Facebook group needs to know if their favourite Jewish doctor is avoiding them.  This episode was filmed and edited by Alleyway Productions  You can watch the full episode on YouTube Subscribe to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.au Follow Tami and Shoshana on Instagram : @tami_sussman_bits & @jewishmemesonly X: TJI_au Facebook: TheJewishIndependentAU Instagram: thejewishindependent LinkedIn: the-jewish-independent The vocalist in the theme song is Sara Yael @iamsarayael

What does Judaism say about mental health, self-care & happiness? Why are so many famous psychoanalysts and therapists Jewish? Did the Kings of Israel get stress-leave? Plus Tami has a Jewish quarter life crisis and Shoshana needs to get off the internet.  This episode was filmed and edited by Alleyway Productions  You can watch the full episode on YouTube Remember to leave a positive review so other people can find this show.  Subscribe to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.au Follow Tami and Shoshana on Instagram : @tami_sussman_bits & @jewishmemesonly X: TJI_au Facebook: TheJewishIndependentAU Instagram: thejewishindependent LinkedIn: the-jewish-independent The vocalist in the theme song is Sara Yael @iamsarayael

Who or what is the Jewish Messiah (aka. Moshiach). In this episode, Shoshana & Tami unpack the concept and make contemporary suggestions. Plus, someone is Jewish Facebook group doesn't want to see their colorectal surgeon at school pick-up.  Moshiach Moshiach Moshiach ayayayayayyy You can watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.au Follow Tami and Shoshana on Instagram : @tami_sussman_bits & @jewishmemesonly X: TJI_au Facebook: TheJewishIndependentAU Instagram: thejewishindependent LinkedIn: the-jewish-independent This episode was filmed and edited by Alleyway Productions  The vocalist in the theme song is Sara Yael @iamsarayael

What does Judaism say about polyamory/polygamy/ethical non monogamy / being monogamish / opening other people’s mail?  Does your local synagogue have a swingers club?  We’re spilling tea on this week’s ep of ATA. Plus a mother in a jewish facebook group is auditioning farm animals for her baby’s third birthday party.  You can watch this episode on YouTube This episode was filmed and edited by Alleyway Productions  Subscribe to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.au Follow Tami and Shoshana on Instagram : @tami_sussman_bits & @jewishmemesonly X: TJI_au Facebook: TheJewishIndependentAU Instagram: thejewishindependent LinkedIn: the-jewish-independent The vocalist in the theme song is Sara Yael @iamsarayael

Are you Ashamed to Admit that you thought Jewish people only spoke Hebrew, Yiddish & Ladino? Are you obsessed with Duolingo? Have you always wanted to know a judeo-arabic word for ‘hot and bothered’ ? then this episode is for you!  Special thanks to Elana Benjamin and the folks at JBOD.  You can watch this episode on YouTube This episode was filmed and edited by Alleyway Productions  Subscribe to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.au Follow Tami and Shoshana on Instagram : @tami_sussman_bits & @jewishmemesonly X: TJI_au Facebook: TheJewishIndependentAU Instagram: thejewishindependent LinkedIn: the-jewish-independent The vocalist in the theme song is Sara Yael @iamsarayael

Matchmaking … for some Australian Jews it’s the norm and for others it’s still taboo. In this episode, Tami & Shoshana enlighten each other on the practises in  religious and secular Jewish communities. Plus, they unpack an amateur matchmaker’s first attempt in a Jewish facebook group.  This episode was filmed and edited by Alleyway Productions  You can watch the full episode on YouTube Subscribe to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.au Follow Tami and Shoshana on Instagram : @tami_sussman_bits & @jewishmemesonly X: TJI_au Facebook: TheJewishIndependentAU Instagram: thejewishindependent LinkedIn: the-jewish-independent The vocalist in the theme song is Sara Yael @iamsarayael

It’s the Jewish Wedding Special Part 2! There was just so much content to get through in Episode 9 … Shoshana and Tami promised you a sequel, so here it is. In part 2, Tami & Shoshana discuss the 7 blessings, the 7 circles, pre-marital fornication and they disagree on what contemporary Jewish trends are essential/annoying. Lady Gaga also makes it into the chat. Plus, someone in a Jewish Facebook group wants to know how his partner can convert to Judaism without doing any study.  This episode was filmed and edited by Alleyway Productions  You can watch the full episode on YouTube Subscribe to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.au Follow Tami and Shoshana on Instagram : @tami_sussman_bits & @jewishmemesonly X: TJI_au Facebook: TheJewishIndependentAU Instagram: thejewishindependent LinkedIn: the-jewish-independent The vocalist in the theme song is Sara Yael @iamsarayael

Are Jews “drinkers?” What began as a throwaway comment in a previous episode, blew up and into an online debate. So Shoshana and Tami go back to the texts, to uncover what Judaism has to say about the topic. Plus, someone in a Jewish Facebook group attempts to support a hospitalised friend ... in an unconventional way.  This episode was filmed and edited by Alleyway Productions  You can watch the full episode on YouTube Subscribe to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.au Follow Tami and Shoshana on Instagram : @tami_sussman_bits & @jewishmemesonly X: TJI_au Facebook: TheJewishIndependentAU Instagram: thejewishindependent LinkedIn: the-jewish-independent The vocalist in the theme song is Sara Yael @iamsarayael

What was the first Jewish temple-like-tent called and why was it erected? Why do folks froth over Rashi? Who’s that person in Synagogue who sings louder than everyone else? How does one talk to god? In this episode, Tami and Shoshana talk tabernacles, hazzans, rice cookers and other miscellaneous topics, requested by listeners. Plus Shoshana is obsessed with a hilarious advertisement in a Jewish Facebook Group.  This episode was filmed and edited by Alleyway Productions  You can watch the full episode on YouTube The vocalist in the theme song is Sara Yael  Subscribe to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.au Follow Tami and Shoshana on Instagram : @tami_sussman_bits & @jewishmemesonly X: TJI_au Facebook: TheJewishIndependentAU Instagram: thejewishindependent LinkedIn: the-jewish-independent

Do you have no idea what a golem is? Are you ashamed to admit you've never seen The Lord of the Rings? Feeling like your Jewish Community might need some extra protection right now? Then this episode is for you. Plus, someone is distraught when a very popular kosher bakery sells out of olive bread ... can a Jewish facebook group save the day?  This episode was filmed and edited by Alleyway Productions  Watch it on YouTube The vocalist in the theme song is Sara Yael  Subscribe to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.au Follow Tami and Shoshana on Instagram : @tami_sussman_bits & @jewishmemesonly X: TJI_au Facebook: TheJewishIndependentAU Instagram: thejewishindependent LinkedIn: the-jewish-independent

Who decides what is and isn’t kosher? Will the next generation be able to keep to the laws of kashrut in a cost of living crisis? If you had the power to make McDonalds, KFC or Guzman y Gomez kosher, which one would you choose? Plus, welcome to the bonkers world of Jewish Buy, Sell, Swap groups.  This episode was filmed and edited by Alleyway Productions  Watch it on YouTube The vocalist in the theme song is Sara Yael  Subscribe to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.au Follow Tami and Shoshana on Instagram : @tami_sussman_bits & @jewishmemesonly X: TJI_au Facebook: TheJewishIndependentAU Instagram: thejewishindependent LinkedIn: the-jewish-independent

There’s something for everyone in this week’s episode as Tami puts listener questions into a hat and Shoshana answers them (and makes fun of Tami’s hat). Plus someone in a Jewish Facebook group tries to disguise sexual gloating with marital concern.  This episode was filmed and edited by Alleyway Productions  Watch it on YouTube The vocalist in the theme song is Sara Yael  Subscribe to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.au Follow Tami and Shoshana on Instagram : @tami_sussman_bits & @jewishmemesonly X: TJI_au Facebook: TheJewishIndependentAU Instagram: thejewishindependent LinkedIn: the-jewish-independent

Because it's the Pesach Special ya'll.  Why do secular Jews love Passover so much? Is there archeological proof that the red sea parted? What happened to the Israelites who stayed in Egypt instead of following Moshe and Miriam’s tambourine? Why did Shoshana get accosted at the local kosher supermarket over mayonnaise? Lots of funny answers, anecdotes and sincere boomer appreciation in this very special episode of Ashamed to Admit.  This episode was filmed and edited by Alleyway Productions  Watch it on YouTube The vocalist in the theme song is Sara Yael  Subscribe to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.au Follow Tami and Shoshana on Instagram : @tami_sussman_bits & @jewishmemesonly X: TJI_au Facebook: TheJewishIndependentAU Instagram: thejewishindependent LinkedIn: the-jewish-independent

Why are there so many Jewish books? What's the difference between Torah, Tanakh, Talmud, Mishnah, Gemara and Midrash? Will memes be added to the canon in the future? In this episode, Shoshana explains all to Tami who's ashamed to admit she had never seen a page of Talmud before they recorded this episode. Plus, a Jewish Facebook weighs in on whether or not a dating app profile picture has been made using AI.  This episode was filmed and edited by Alleyway Productions  Watch it on YouTube The vocalist in the theme song is Sara Yael  Subscribe to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.au Follow Tami and Shoshana on Instagram : @tami_sussman_bits & @jewishmemesonly X: TJI_au Facebook: TheJewishIndependentAU Instagram: thejewishindependent LinkedIn: the-jewish-independent