
Queer Jews Michael Sokolovsky and Rabbi Xava De Cordova play with the multi-millennial dialectic that is the Talmud. Join them as they throw drash, seek prophetic insight and uncover the rabbinic smuttiness inherent in the system.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 264 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Religion & Spirituality | |||

What happens when you vow, and then someone comes into court and gives testimony about your vow? But then what if another guy comes in and says something different and then two other guys say something different than that? Thank GOODNESS our Rabbis t... more
A mishnah about a woman with a name and her own agenda! Now that's a rare treat. Sign up for The Three Oaths here: bit.ly/threeoaths To ask us questions, email us at xaihowareyou@gmail.com. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. M... more
It's more likely than you think! What if you take a Nazirite vow in a spot that is fundamentally incompatible with Naziriteship? Thank GOODNESS the Rabbis thought about this. Catch Liz Furman at Shel Maala: bit.ly/sm-sfas To ask us questions,... more
After a long ramble about modesty, Xava's upcoming paper, and motivation in Judaism, we get around to a nifty little mishnah about that slippery, weird, in-between day of Naziriteship we call day 30. To ask us questions, email us at xaihowareyou@gmai... more
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I laugh out loud. I learn gay stuff. I love the pod so much that I’m posting what I think is my first ever review on the internet. Thanks, Xava and Michael, for sharing your delightful selves and smutttiness with us.
Charming and endearing. Jewish and gay. Tickles my heart
I found your podcast and started at the beginning. I am over the moon grateful for you generous sharing of your insights and beautiful selves. As a queer Jew, your podcast is giving my spirit hope and inspiration. Wonderful tikkun olam! Toda raba!
also Xava and Michael have beautiful voices, it is an excellent listening experience
I love this podcast, been listening since the early days. Xava and Michael always make me laugh. I usually end up thinking about the material for days after, or sharing it with friends. I love learning about spiritual traditions, even as a goy this show is choice.
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A witty duo of queer Jewish hosts explore Talmudic discussion with warmth, humor, and personal storytelling. Episodes thread through deep dives into Mishnah Nazir, Nazirite vows, and broader Jewish law, while peppering in pop culture, everyday life, and relationship dynamics. The dynamic pairing—one a rabbi and one a secular Jewish thinker—creates a distinctive, accessible approach that makes dense texts feel relatable, with playful banter and thoughtful insights that shine through across episodes.
Noteworthy elements include a strong emphasis on community, identity, and modern relevance of ancient texts, plus a knack for turning rigorous study into engaging, often cheeky conversation. Listeners likely appreciate the blend of scholarly cur... more
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