Episodes

  • A Perspective on Being Raised in an Interfaith Home with Lexi Pinnata
    Sep 13 2024

    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, 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.

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    36 mins
  • Open-mindedly introducing Jewish concepts to children and raising a modern Jewish family with Nicole Sperling
    Aug 29 2024

    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!

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    24 mins
  • Growing up Jewish in Argentina and Jewish mysticism with Rabbi-Cantor Gaston Bogomolni
    Aug 15 2024

    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

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    21 mins
  • Breaking Jewish Boundaries with "rebel" Cantor Debbi Ballard
    Jul 5 2024
    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!
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    34 mins
  • The Jewish music disparity and growing up as one of few jews in El Paso, Texas with Molly Blumenfeld
    Jun 14 2024
    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.
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    21 mins
  • Exploring Judaism as a Jewban Doctor: Jewish values and treating a Nazi??
    Jun 3 2024
    Welcome to the first episode of season 1 of Glad 2 Be Jewish!! I am so excited to begin this exciting journey of interviewing Jewish people of all backgrounds on what being Jewish means to them. My goal is to show listeners that no matter how you "Jewish" you are Jewish enough. In this episode I interview my boyfriend, Danny. He is a Jewban (Jewish/Cuban) medical resident who grew up in the conservative movement. Listen to hear how his Jewish identity has changed throughout his life, how it impacts him as a doctor, and his story of being assigned to a Nazi patient. Thanks for listening and remember to subscribe add it to your list to catch future episodes and follow me on instagram @glad2bejewish :)
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    22 mins
  • Intro to Glad 2 be Jewish and about me!
    Sep 1 2023
    A little bit about me- Rebecca Gladstone, and my goal for this podcast! Follow me on instagram @glad2bejewish for more!
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    6 mins