Raising the Roof: Ep. 334

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Judaism, Society & Culture, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 13 October 2022

⏱️ 83 minutes

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Summary

This week on Unorthodox, we’re raising the roof. First we check in with Israeli actor Michael Aloni of Shtisel and Beauty Queen of Jerusalem, to hear about his new film Plan A, in theaters and streaming this week. Then we hear from Mordechai Levovitz, founder of JQY, an organization that supports queer Jewish youth, about his personal journey and the ongoing legal battle between Yeshiva University and the YU Pride Alliance. Our Gentile of the Week is Pastor Corey Brooks, founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago and founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D. He tells us about the great work he is doing for his Chicago community, including living on a roof to raise money for a new community center. This interview was recorded live at Congregation Beth Shalom in Northbrook, IL. Finally, we call up our friend and former colleague Yair Rosenberg, who now writes the Deep Shtetl newsletter for The Atlantic, and who just released a beautiful album of Shabbat music called Az Yashir. We’re heading back on the road! Find out about our upcoming events at tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive. We love to hear from you! Send us emails and voice memos at unorthodox@tabletmag.com, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869. Remember to tell us who you are and where you’re calling from. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our Facebook group, and follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram. Get a behind-the-scenes look at our recording sessions on our YouTube channel. Want to book us for a live show or event in your area, or partner with us in some other way? Email Tanya Singer at tsinger@tabletmag.com. Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts. Sponsors: Soom tahini is the perfect ingredient for your fall meals. Use discount code UNORTHODOX22 for 10% off your next order at soomfoods.com.

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0:00.0	Hey, Jay Crew, producer Josh Cross here.
0:03.0	Because of the never-ending stream of holidays,
0:04.8	this show was recorded at the end of last week.
0:06.9	There is one thing we wanted to add to the episode, though.
0:09.6	And that is Kanye, get cocken up and y'all.
0:15.4	This is on Orthodox, the universe's leading Jewish podcast.
0:18.0	I am your host, Mark Oppenheimer,
0:19.4	joined as ever by my co-hosts,
0:22.0	tablet editor at largely Alibowicz.
0:24.3	A post-belated Gmar Khatima Tava to you and yours, my friend.
0:28.8	Thank you kindly, a presucote Gmar Khatima Tava
0:32.0	and tablet deputy editor Stephanie Buttnik.
0:34.1	What Jewish holiday is it today and why?
0:37.0	And should you be fasting?
0:38.9	And do I have to go to work?
0:41.2	Today, on the show, our Jewish guest is Mordekai Levovitz,
0:44.0	founder and clinical director of Jewish Queer Youth,
0:46.3	an organization that works to support and empower LGBTQ Jewish youth,
0:50.1	especially in the Orthodox Kastidikin Sephardic world.
0:52.7	He has some stuff to say about the recent discussion
0:54.8	we've been having about Yashiv University, a world he knows well.
0:58.6	Our Gentile of the Week is Pastor Corey Brooks,
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