In this jam-packed episode, Blanche and Rebecca dive into their family tree with Ed. Ed gives tips specific to Jewish genealogy for those researching their ancestry. Blanche gives Ed a few Yiddish words he can use playing pickleball. We also discuss the root of the word Bupkis.
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Jul 14, 2021
30 min
*Recorded in February 2021* Blanche teaches Rebecca the many uses of the word Schmutz.
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Apr 5, 2021
13 min
Rebecca and Blanche invite their first-ever guest onto the podcast, Cantor Azi Schwartz. Azi breaks down his favorite places to nosh in NYC, plays a sample of a Yiddish song, and shares his optimal latke topping.
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Dec 22, 2020
22 min
Recorded Wednesday, Nov 4th, the editors have been up all night, working 24/7, at the speed-of-Nevada, to get this week's episode out while our listeners are still waiting on final election results.
We discuss the term "Schvitz", touch upon Blanche's experience with Goat Yoga, and the new Borat film.
Nov 6, 2020
11 min
Blanche and Rebecca "kvetch" about waiting in line at the grocery store. We also discuss Blanche's run-in with a "Farbissina" Verizon "Bouncer".
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Nov 4, 2020
15 min
In an episode recorded during the summer, Blanche and Rebecca discuss the term Schmaltzy. They also touch upon the word "Mamaleh"
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Sep 30, 2020
14 min
Blanche and Rebecca give thoughts on their Disney Plus viewing of Hamilton, the broadway musical. They discuss the terms "Macher" and "Farbrente".
For those who love broadway, we discuss two songs you can find on Youtube:
1. Cantor Azi Schwartz singing Adon Olam to the tune of "You'll be back"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R__G1XqjN98
2. Lin Manuel singing "To Life"
https://youtu.be/KgZ4ZTTfKO8
Sep 7, 2020
17 min
Blanche and Rebecca discuss how you can apply the word "Mechayeh" when experiencing life's simple pleasures. The root of this word is "chai", meaning "life", as used in the popular toast "L'Chaim!".
As always, we love hearing from you! Email us some examples of how you used the term "Mechayeh" this week at [email protected].
Jul 31, 2020
16 min
In this jam-packed episode, Blanche and Rebecca "Kvell" over "The Nanny" becoming a musical. They also discuss the superstitious term "Kina Horah". In the last segment [14:40], Blanche discusses her time in Tel Aviv. As always, we love hearing from you! Any suggestions/comments/feedback can be sent to: [email protected]. Follow on Instagram now! @yiddishandchill
Jun 24, 2020
26 min
Blanche gives Rebecca some advice for beginner Yoga. We review the term Tsemisht (tza-MISH-t), which means 'mixed up' or 'confused'.
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Jun 6, 2020
17 min
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