Daniel Jonas (guest from S2) got in touch having listened to every episode of "Who Jew Think You Are?"

He had questions - 4 of them - just in time for Passover. 

Questions about the assumptions and biases Eylan has, and what he’s learned from two seasons of conversations.

This is the result: an episode where the host becomes the guest, and is held to account for views on faith, Zionism and liberal values; testing blindspots, and exploring together the evolving sense of what a broader Jewish identity can mean.

About Daniel Jonas

Daniel Jonas has Iraqi-Indian Sephardi heritage and brings a background in corporate innovation and interfaith dialogue to his engagement with Jewish tradition. He thinks seriously about Judaism as a legal and ethical framework, and about what honest inquiry requires. He appeared in Season 2 (S2E3: ‘Everything needs to change’).

Key Topics

• The assumptions baked into the podcast 
• Jewish essentialism: if everything can be Jewish, is anything Jewish?
• Zionism: what the word still means, and where Eylan actually stands
• Does this podcast matter?

Referenced in the episode

• The Guide for the Perplexed Maimonides. Daniel cites it as the origin of honest inquiry within Judaism
• Rabbi Louis Jacobs ‘Judaism does not have a systematic theology’
• The Lindy Effect
• Monty Python’s Life of Brian ‘the most Jewish film ever made’

Past episodes referenced

• S2E4 Unity Through Diversity (Dr Isaac Amon)
• S2E6 Dream and Still Rise (Michael Lomotey)
• S2E2 A Persian Perspective on Nationalism and Identity (Professor Yaacov Yadgar)
• S1E9 British Black Jews (Kenneth Awele Okafor)

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Reviewing the contributions of guests across the season, Eylan discusses how the events of October 7th shifted the conversation from recovery to reckoning, the generational divides around Zionism and identity, and how the provocation that "everything needs to change" acts as a guide for future conversations.

About the Host

Eylan Ezekiel is a writer, producer, and the creator of Who Jew Think You Are?. Drawing on his own Indian-Jewish heritage, Eylan created this space to amplify Jewish voices from the margins - exploring how colonialism, nationalism, and migration shape not only who we are, but who we want to be.

Key Topics

• The Pivot: How guest Daniel Jonas’s assertion that "everything needs to change" became the anchor for this podcast’s future.
• October 7th & Its Aftermath: Navigating the intense pain and polarisation within the community.
• Generational Shifts: Analysing recent data showing how younger Jews are finding new political homes.
• Looking Ahead: How Season 3 of Who Jew Think You Are? will focus on re-imagining Jewish futures, solidarity, and new frameworks for belonging.

Your Guide

Short definitions and terms referenced in this episode:

• Ashkenormativity: The assumption that Ashkenazi (European) culture and history is the standard Jewish experience.
• Ubuntu: A Southern African philosophy often translated as "I am because we are."
• Chevruta: An approach to study in which a pair of students analyse, discuss and debate a text.
• Halakha: The collective body of religious laws derived from the Torah.

Want to learn more?

Dive into the full conversations featured in this episode by starting at the beginning of Season 2, or going back to Season 1!

References & Resources

• Jewish Policy Research - The end of two party politics? (JPR): The institute behind the data cited regarding young Jews and their shifting views on Zionism and political affiliation.
• Jewish Policy Research - Two years after the October 7 attacks: British Jewish views on antisemitism, Israel and Jewish life: The report into wider generational shift in attitudes.

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Our Guest

Claudia Mendoza is Chief Executive of the Jewish Leadership Council, and has worked for various think tanks as a Research Analyst, focusing on the Middle East with a special interest in Iran and the transitioning Arab states. She has a BSc in Biochemistry from University College London and an MA in Middle East Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. She is an alumna of the Adam Science Foundation Leadership Programme.

Key Topics

• Heritage & Memory: Growing up between Ashkenazi and Adeni influences
• Food & Identity: Tamarind, fenugreek, and overnight breads as cultural markers
• Family Histories: Stories of escape from Aden and the importance of oral histories
• Representation: Why Mizrahi and Sephardi voices matter in education and leadership

Your Guide

Short definitions and terms referenced in this episode:

• Adeni Jews: A Jewish community from Aden (formerly a British colony, now part of Yemen), distinct from Yemeni Jews
• Talbis: A henna and candle tradition from across Yemenite Jewry - also used at weddings.
• Hilbeh / H’oba: A fenugreek-based condiment popular in Adeni Jewish cuisine

Want to learn more?

Explore past episodes that also reflect on identity, race, and Jewish belonging:

S2E5 – Unity Through Diversity with Dr Isaac Amon

S2E4 – Everything Needs to Change with Daniel Jonas

References & Resources

• Sephardi Voices UK – Oral history project chronicling Mizrahi and Sephardi Jewish experiences
• The Jewish Leadership Council - organisation representing the UK Jewish community
• Board of Deputies Report on Racial Inclusivity in the Jewish Community (2021)

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Our Guest

Eliaz Reuben-Dandeker is a historian, writer, and artist based in Israel. His work explores heritage, identity, and cultural memory. He has authored several books and continues to document the stories of the Bene Israel community through writing, teaching, and public speaking. A special bonus clip and article is on our Substack.

Key Topics

• Race & Recognition: The tensions and questions Eliaz has faced around his appearance and background in different spaces
• Tradition & Resistance: Why Eliaz insists on preserving accents, melodies, and rituals that others might dismiss or forget
• Culture Through Food: From Passover samosas to homemade chai, Eliaz shares what's on his plate.
• Pluralism & Belonging: A powerful story about being told to “just be Jewish” and how Eliaz responds by embracing his whole identity

Your Guide

Short definitions of terms and traditions mentioned in this episode:

Bene Israel: one of the largest and oldest Jewish groups originating from India. Bene Israel translates to ‘children of Israel’ in Hebrew.

Matza: Unleavened bread eaten during Passover

Melida: A Bene Israel ceremonial gathering often held to honour milestones or life events (Recipe here)

Eliyahu Hanavi / Hanabi: Elijah the Prophet, a central figure in Jewish tradition and to the Melida ceremony

Want to learn more? Listen to previous episodes where we discuss identity.

• S2E1: Discussing diverse Jewish national identities with Yaacov Yadgar 
• S2E7: “Being Seen Matters” with Yaffa Judah - another Bene Israel experience

References & Resources

• A video with Eliaz explaining more about Bene Israel heritage on his Youtube channel

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Our Guest

As a young adult Michael Lomotey worked as a kosher larder chef in London, and moved on to be a farm mechanic in Ghana. Michael is of Ghanaian and English heritage and was raised on the sink estates of East and West Hull, learning resistance, class solidarity and activism there. He’s currently a doctoral researcher in the final stages of his PhD research at the University of Southampton, looking at how climate change impacts upon Black and marginalised communities. Impact is key to Michael, finding solutions that are emancipatory.

Key Topics

• Belonging without Tokenism: Finding a synagogue community that embraces diversity and dialogue
• Shabbat as Wellbeing: Why switching off is “the greatest environmental move”

Your Guide

Short definitions and terms referenced in this episode:

• Ahulԑ Tᴐlᴐ / nkantenkwan: Ghanaian Peanut Stew. Recipe here (thanks to Michael)
• Devar Torah: A short commentary or teaching based on the weekly Torah portion
• Pluralism: The act of embracing multiple perspectives and truths within a community

Want to learn more?

Explore past episodes that also reflect on language, memory, and identity:

S2E6 – Endangered, Not Erased with Samantha Ellis

S1E10 – British Black Jews - a conversation with Kenneth Awele Okafor

References & Resources

Michael Lomotey’s Dvar Torah For Parashat Tazria-Metzora

Dr Louis Gordon – Scholar of philosophy and Jewish studies; writes on anti-Blackness and pluralism

Dr Dina Lupin - Associate professor whose interests include environmental and human rights law, silencing, and epistemic injustice.

Rabbi John D. Rayner – Liberal rabbi whose writings shaped Michael’s reflections on Judaism as “an attitude to reality”

Lomotey (2024), Antiblackness in Flood Risk in Hull: The Afterlife of Colonialism, in Confronting Climate Coloniality, 2024, ed., Prof. Farhana Sultana.

https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003465973-14/antiblackness-flood-risk-hull-michael-lomotey

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Our Guest

Samantha Ellis is a writer and playwright based in London. Born to Iraqi Jewish parents, Samantha explores themes of identity, loss, and cultural preservation in her work — most recently through her powerful memoir, Chopping Onions on My Heart.

Key Topics

• Language as Identity: How Judeo-Iraqi Arabic shaped Samantha’s worldview and what it means when a language is no longer passed on
• Exile & Silence: Why some family stories are left untold and what it means to speak anyway
• Generational Trauma & Healing: How memory, ritual, and storytelling can carry both pain and repair
• Food & Inheritance: From black eggs to aubergine sandwiches, how food brings connection across generations — and why recipes may outlast languages
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Your Guide

Short definitions and terms referenced in this episode:

Judeo-Iraqi Arabic: A historically spoken dialect of Arabic used by Jews in Iraq; now highly endangered

Black eggs (brown eggs): Eggs slow-cooked overnight with onion skins, often served for Shabbat

Rosh Hashanah Seder: A New Year ritual practised in some Mizrahi communities, involving symbolic foods and blessings

Sofér: A Jewish scribe who writes and repairs Torah scrolls

Want to learn more?

Explore past episodes that also reflect on language, memory, and identity:

S1E6 - Other within the Other with Carol Isaacs

S1E7 – Identity is Overrated with Ophira Gamliel

References & Resources

• Samantha Ellis, Chopping Onions on My Heart: On Losing and Preserving Culture (2025), Chatto & Windus
• Oxford School of Rare Jewish Languages – Offers online courses in Judeo-Arabic and other endangered Jewish languages
• Sarah Sassoon, Shoham's Bangle (2022). Kar-Ben Publishing – A children’s picture book about an Iraqi Jewish family’s migration
• Keith Kahn-Harris, Everyday Jews: Why The Jewish People Are Not Who You Think They Are (2025). Icon Books

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Our Guest

Dr. Isaac Amon is an attorney and counselor at law, Adjunct Professor at Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, and Director of Academic Research at Jewish Heritage Alliance, an educational platform dedicated to promoting the legacy of Sefarad, or Iberian Jewry.  Isaac is also Director of Academic Research at the Jewish Heritage Alliance, which aims to preserve and share the history of Sephardi and Mizrachi Jews. 

Key Topics

• Navigating Identity: How Isaac’s family history blends diverse Jewish roots, creating a rich but often challenging sense of belonging.
• Language and Culture: The role of multilingualism within Isaac’s family and how language shapes identity
• Challenging Normativity: The experience of living as a Sephardi Jew in predominantly Ashkenazi spaces and the ongoing struggle for inclusion

Your guide

Short definitions of terms mentioned in this episode:

• Ladino: A Judeo-Spanish language spoken by Sephardi Jews.
• Kaddish: A prayer recited in memory of the dead, with variations between communities.
• Burekas: Savory pastries filled with cheese, spinach, or potatoes, common in Sephardi and Mizrachi Jewish cuisines.
• Shakshuka: A dish of poached eggs in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce, popular in Sephardi and Mizrachi cultures.
• Passover Brown Eggs: Eggs boiled in onion skins, a Sephardi Passover tradition.

Want to learn more? Listen to previous episodes where we discuss identity.

• S2E1: Discussing diverse Jewish national identities with Yaacov Yadgar 
• S1E7: Languages and Identities challenged by Ophira Gamliel

References & Resources

• Jewish Heritage Alliance - An organisation preserving and promoting Sephardi and Mizrachi Jewish history
• ARTICLE “Five-Hundred Years in the Life of the Amon Family: From the surrender of Spain to the court of Suleiman the Magnificent and beyond, they were there” – Published, National Library of Israel Blog, December 2020
• VIDEO: “Crossroads of Sefarad: In the Footsteps of the Crypto-Jews,” created jointly by Jewish Heritage Alliance and ANU Museum of the Jewish People

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Our guest

Meet Daniel Jonas, a corporate innovation expert, leader of interfaith dialogue, and prominent figure in London's Sephardic community—a path that has led him to explore his Iraqi-Indian heritage and the influence of Judeo-Arabic culture. 

Key topics

• Language and Identity: How language, particularly Hebrew and Judeo-Arabic, has shaped Daniel's Jewish expression.
• The Need for Change: Daniel advocates for systemic changes within communities and institutions to include the diversity of what it means to be Jewish.

Your guide

Short definitions of terms mentioned in this episode:

• Kippah / Yarmulke  - a brimless Jewish skullcap with variations in design and placement. Similar to a Kufi or Taquiya in Islam
• Amba - a delectable tangy mango pickle condiment of Baghdadi Jewish origin
• Reform Judaism - Jewish denomination that emphasises autonomy, and adapting to modern life.

Want to learn more? Listen to previous episodes where we discuss identity.

• S1E1 The Big Three Origin Stories

References & Resources

• Los Desterrados - A London band with a rootsy take on the ancient folk music of the Sephardic Jews.
• Nahamu - an organisation dedicated to combating religious extremism within the Jewish community
• 3yin - a London-based ground-breaking band that performs the music of the Jewish communities of the Middle East and North Africa

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Our Guest

Yaffa Judah is a community organiser, creative and educator passionate about celebrating Jewish diversity and creating spaces where all Jews feel they belong.

Key Topics

• Mixed Heritage: How growing up with Indian and English Jewish heritage shaped Yaffa’s understanding of what it means to be Jewish.
• Jew-ish in Ashkenazi Spaces: Yaffa reflects on being “an ethnic minority within an ethnic minority” and the experience of feeling othered.
• Celebrating Difference: From leading inclusive student events at university to sharing Bene Israel traditions today, Yaffa is actively widening the circle.
• Beyond the Norm: Yaffa explores how labels like “Sephardi” are sometimes used as a catch-all that doesn’t reflect the whole picture.

Your Guide

Short definitions of terms mentioned in this episode:

• Bene Israel - One of the oldest Jewish communities in India
• Selichot - Prayers recited during holidays with variations between communities
• Minhag “Everyone should feel welcome—even if they’re just Jew-ish”- A custom or tradition in Jewish practice
• Adani - community originally from Aden, Yemen, known for their unique pronunciation and liturgical style

Want to learn more?

Explore earlier episodes on Jewish identity and inclusion:

S2E1: Diverse Jewish Stories with Yaacov Yadgar

S2E4: Classical Sephardi Culture with Daniel Jonas - to follow soon

References & Resources

• Gate of Mercy Synagogue – the oldest synagogue in Mumbai, built in 1796
• JDC Entwine – A global service organisation where Yaffa led intercultural events

Illustrated Guide to a Jew in India by Solomon Devika – A fun visual storytelling project about Indian Jewish history

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Our Guest

Shelley Silas is a playwright and storyteller whose work delves into the nuances of identity and cultural belonging. Her plays, including "Calcutta Kosher," reflect her diverse heritage and the challenges of navigating multiple identities.

Key Topics

• Multifaceted Identity: Exploring the intersection of Baghdadi Jewish heritage, Indian roots, and LGBTQ+ identity.
• Family and Loss: How significant life events, especially the loss of family members, reshape one's understanding of Jewish identity and cultural practices.

Your guide

Short definitions of terms mentioned in this episode:

• Sephardi - Jews descended from Iberia and the Spanish diaspora
• Ashkenazi: Jewish people descended from Germany and Northern France
• Mizrahi: Jews from the Middle East and North Africa
• Shul: Yiddish word for synagogue
• Kippah: A small skull cap worn by Jewish men

Want to learn more? Listen to previous episodes where we discuss identity.

• S1E1 The Big Three Origin Stories
• S1E7 “Identity is overrated” with Dr Orphira Gamliel

References & Resources

• The Royal Literary Fund - Shelley Silas's profile and works, including "Calcutta Kosher"
• Jewish Museum London - blog entitled Understanding the Indian Baghdadi Jews

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Our guest

Yaacov Yadgar is a Professor of Israel Studies at Oxford School of Global & Area Studies and Oxford Department of Politics & International Relations. Read more about his work.

Key topics

• Diversity of Identity: The importance of recognising Mizrahi histories and cultures to move beyond a Eurocentric view of Jewish identity.
• Nationalism vs. the Individual: How state influence creates tension between nationalised and localised Jewish practices, impacting personal identity.

Your guide

Short definitions of terms mentioned in this episode:

• Ashkenazi - Jewish people descended from Germany and Northern France
• Mizrahi - Jews from the Middle East and North Africa - this term has a complex history
• Sephardi - Jews descended from Iberia and the Spanish diaspora

Want to learn more? Listen to previous episodes where we discuss identity.

• S1E1 The Big Three Origin Stories
• S1E7 “Identity is overrated” with Dr Orphira Gamliel

References & Resources

• Yadgar, Y (2024) To Be a Jewish State: Zionism and the New Judaism. NYU Press

Videos

• UCLA Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies (2024) To Be a Jewish State: Zionism as the New Judaism
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The Seder plate

We'd love to hear from you if you think your have a Jewish identity that struggles to be heard - whether you are Sephardi, Mizrachi, from South America, and/or if you are non-Zionist, Secular, LGBTQ+, Liberal, or Orthodox. If you’d like to be involved in our projects, such as being a guest on the podcast,

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They also consider the impact of October 7th on the question this podcast poses - and how it has informed the guests and plans for Season 2.

We'd love to hear from you if you think your have a Jewish identity that struggles to be heard - whether you are Sephardi, Mizrachi, from South America, - AND if you are non-Zionist, Secular, Liberal, or Orthodox. If you’d like to be involved in our projects, such as being a guest on the podcast, please contact us here https://forms.gle/sx7Nic2rCnTNEG289

Definition of Multivocalities

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Our travels in the Jewniverse takes us to meet Kenneth Awele Okafor, a British Black Jew, and architect.

Kenneth and Eylan talk about discovering faith, lost Jewish histories and hope for the future. 

You can read more about Kenneth in an article for The Voice:

https://www.voice-online.co.uk/news/features-news/2022/06/03/black-jews/

Black Hebrew Israelites

Thieboudienne

Banana Challah (Yum!)

Tzedakah (Charity)

Tikkun_olam (Repair the world)

Battle_of_Cable_Street

Book - What does a Jew Look Like?

Festivals of Sigd and New_Yam_Festival_of_the_Igbo

Jewish Museum London

https://www.lyonslearning.org.uk/

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They explored Philip's Turkish Jewish heritage and how that translates into his Artivism.

Find out more about Philip Arditti:

https://philiparditti.com/

Philip’s creative projects:

https://www.menaarts.uk/

https://www.arcolatheatre.com/

History of (Jews in) Turkey

Tax on non-Muslims

Gezi Park protests

Armenian Genocide 

Börekas Orbörekitas

Other creative works

The Holy Rosenbergs

The Club - Netflix series

More about Eylan Ezekiel here and about Penny Rabiger here

Transcript of the conversation can be found here

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Dr Ophira Gamliel at the University of Glasgow

https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/critical/staff/ophiragamliel/

Ophira on Twitter

https://twitter.com/OphiraGamliel

Food: Jachnun

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jachnun

Food: Kugel 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kugel

Jewish renewal group: Baal Teshuva

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baal_teshuva

Yemeni Musician - Ofra Haza

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ofra_Haza

Breslov sect of Hasidic Jews

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breslov

Amram Ben Sheshna

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amram_ben_Sheshna

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The Surreal McCoy - AKA Carol Isaacs

https://www.thesurrealmccoy.com/

The Wolf of Baghdad - Book/Graphic Novel

https://myriadeditions.com/books/the-wolf-of-baghdad/

Educator Guide for Wolf of Baghdad

https://www.mattreingold.ca/_files/ugd/b5e5dd_008584d7a470469a840e17c8c961137d.pdf

Growing up Mizrahi - Short Documentary

https://ukjewishfilm.org/film/growing-up-mizrahi/

Carol on Socials - Twitter Insta YouTube

History of the Jews of Iraq

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Jews_in_Iraq

Recipe:

https://recipes.fandom.com/wiki/Kubba_Bamia

Kaukokaipuu - Finnish word for nostalgia for a place you’ve never been to.

Ahmed Mukhtar - Oud player Keith Clouston - Oud player Daniel Jonas

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This episode was recorded in May 23.

Yohai Hakak Brunel profile 

“How Does the Social Work?”podcast

Iraqi Jewish histories

Mizrahi Jews in Israel

Sabich recipe 

Hamin   - more food!

Cholent  - even more food!!

Orientalism 

More about Eylan Ezekiel here and More about Penny Rabiger here

The podcast is on Bluesky, Facebook, and even X/ Twitter too; where we are sharing interesting articles and posts on related topics. 

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Wikipedia article about Mizrahi Jews

Orientalism - Edward Said

The Wandering Jew

Dhimmi

Malawach 

Israeli Black Panthers

Does Israel still discriminate against Mizrahi Jews? - Jerusalam Post article

Hen Mazzig - activist and author of The Wrong Kind of Jew: A Mizrahi Manifesto

Jowan Safadi - To be an Arab - YouTube video - Challenging, funny, catchy. Stick around for the last line!

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Host / Producer: Eylan Ezekiel

Post-production: Communicating for Impact

Artwork: Emily Theodore

Music: Aleksafor utransndr Karabanov

Sound effects: Serge Quadrado

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A full transcript of this episode is available here

Some of the things we talked about:

French movie mentioned at the start - “La vérité si je mens” / “Would I lie to you?” 

Mizz Raqi - club night

View of the Mizz Raqi night

Pkeïla (beef stew) 

Brik / or “brick à l’oeuf” (egg brick) 

Labour camps in Tunisia  

French Documentary “May God Be with You”/Que Dieu te protège 

Article, “When young French Jews return to the Maghreb of their parents” 

Judeo-Arabic 

More about Eylan Ezekiel here and More about Penny Rabiger here

The podcast is on Bluesky, Facebook, and even X/ Twitter too; where we are sharing interesting articles and posts on related topics. 

If you’d like to be involved in our projects, such as being a guest on the podcast, please contact us here 

Incredible artwork and design by Emily Theodore - Thanks so much Emily!!!!

Music by Aleksafor utransndr Karabanov from Pixabay

Sound Effect by Sergei Chetvertnykh from Pixabay

Find us elsewhere, here!

Show credits

Host / Producer: Eylan Ezekiel

Post-production: Communicating for Impact

Artwork: Emily Theodore

Music: Aleksafor utransndr Karabanov

Sound effects: Serge Quadrado

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More about Eylan Ezekiel here

More about Penny Rabiger here

If you’d like to be involved in our projects, such as being a guest on the podcast, please contact us here 

Incredible artwork and design by Emily Theodore - Thanks so much Emily!!!!

More about the history of the Ezekiel Rajpurker name

More about the pogroms at the start of the 20th Century in Poland

More about the history of Indian Jews to Britain

Jalebis

Beigels

Chrain

Board of Deputies of British Jews Commission on Racial Inclusivity in the Jewish Community , Led by Stephen Bush

The transcript of this episode is available here

Music by Aleksafor utransndr Karabanov from Pixabay

Sound Effect by Sergei Chetvertnykh from Pixabay

Find us elsewhere, here!

Show credits

Host / Producer: Eylan Ezekiel

Post-production: Communicating for Impact

Artwork: Emily Theodore

Music: Aleksafor utransndr Karabanov

Sound effects: Serge Quadrado

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A full transcript of this episode is available here

More about Eylan Ezekiel here

More about Penny Rabiger here

If you’d like to be involved in our projects, such as being a guest on the podcast, please contact us here 

Incredible artwork and design by Emily Theodore - Thanks so much Emily!!!!

Other interesting bits:

Definition: Chavruta 

Definition: Pale of Settlement 

Stephen Bush’s Report for the Board of Deputies

More about Indian Jews in Britain, post partition

Alaister Bonnett - Multiracism (book)

Iraqi Jews 

Music by Aleksafor utransndr Karabanov from Pixabay

Sound Effect by Sergei Chetvertnykh from Pixabay

Image for Episode by Mike Peel

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Show credits

Host / Producer: Eylan Ezekiel

Post-production: Communicating for Impact

Artwork: Emily Theodore

Music: Aleksafor utransndr Karabanov

Sound effects: Serge Quadrado

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Find us elsewhere, here!

Show credits

Host / Producer: Eylan Ezekiel

Post-production: Communicating for Impact

Artwork: Emily Theodore

Music: Aleksafor utransndr Karabanov

Sound effects: Serge Quadrado

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.