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Ayuni: Voices of our Jewish Grandmothers

Sarah Sassoon, Dalya Arussy Di Veroli, Drora Arussy
Middle Eastern Jewish Culture
Family Traditions
Shabbat
Evil Eye
Jewish Heritage
Food Traditions
Judaism
Lilith
Marriage Rituals
Henna Ceremony
North African Jewish Traditions
Amulets
Superstitions
Rituals
Ceremonies
Cultural Heritage
MENA Jewish Women
Female Traditions
Generational Bonds
Storytelling

Welcome to Ayuni: Voices of Our Jewish Grandmothers, a podcast celebrating the lived stories of Middle Eastern and North African Jewish women. Ayuni, a term of endearment meaning “my eyes,” passes from grandmother to granddaughter, carrying worlds of memory, longing, and love. In each episode, we step into the hidden rooms of our histories: kitchens and henna nights, women’s songs and prayers, mik... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • Amazing podcast

    Such a beautiful, fascinating, and important show! It will be a fantastic resource for teaching, learning, and just preserving these cultural treasures. Listening now with my daughter, who I want to grow up appreciating the richness and diversity of Jewish culture and tradition. What a gift to the Jewish world. Thank you so much for making this!

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The podcast is praised for its emotional storytelling, with many valuing the intergenerational connections explored in episodes.
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Episode 7: We Sing, Thereby We Preserve
Q: How do you pass down the love?
The conversation touches on the challenges of passing down songs and traditions in a modern context, emphasizing the need for emotional connections.
Episode 7: We Sing, Thereby We Preserve
Q: How do we bring song into our own lives?
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This content-rich audio series celebrates the intimate narratives of Middle Eastern and North African Jewish women, focusing on the transmission of cultural heritage through storytelling. Listeners can expect engaging discussions on themes such as identity, familial ties, and the vital role women play in preserving traditions like the Henna ceremony, Shabbat practices, and the significance of music and food in cultural memory. The experiences shared bring forth a deep sense of community and continuity, underlining how personal histories intertwine with broader cultural identities. This podcast also encourages audience participation, inviting listeners to share their own stories and thereby enriching the collective narrative of Jewish herita... more

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