(S02/E17) Ella's Interfaithing Journey PART 2 - Becoming Whole in the Holy Land

Join Ari and Anna as they wrap up Season 2 of Interfaithing with the second part of Ella Goldberg's captivating journey of self-discovery and faith exploration in "Becoming Whole in the Holy Land"!

Topics addressed include:

• Ella's transformative Birthright trip to Israel, where she felt her identity come together in harmony;
• The emotional rollercoaster of converting to Judaism in Israel;
• Navigating the complexities of interfaith identity and family dynamics;
• The power of interfaith families in promoting dialogue between faiths;

And MUCH MORE!!

~ Hear Ella's powerful words: "When I was in Israel... that was the first time that I just felt everything come together beautifully and in harmony."

~ Consider Ari's passionate declaration: "Interfaith families are not just key to it, but I think that they are central figures in making a beautiful faith life happen for the world."

~ Plus, don't miss Anna's inspiring message: "Don't be afraid to know yourself and then to share yourself. Like don't hide yourself."

This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about interfaith relationships, Jewish identity, or the power of personal spiritual journeys. Tune in and prepare to be inspired!

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Glossary of Hebrew words listed chronologically from today's episode:

1. Mefaked (מפקד) - A commander of a unit in the Israeli military.
2. Keshet (קשת) - Literally, "rainbow." Also used metaphorically to refer to the diversity of ethnicities, races, and religious backgrounds of Israelis.
3. Rabbanut (רבנות) - Chief rabbinate of Israel responsible for official policy of the Israeli government related to Jewish identity, weddings, conversions, and burial.
4. Halakhic (adj) or Halakhah (n) (הלכה) - Often translated as "according to Jewish law," this term refers to a system of how Jewish identity, practice, and beliefs are deemed legitimate according to accepted rabbinic authorities.
5. Giyur (גיור) - The process of converting to Judaism.
6. Hashlamah (השלמה) - Literally, "fulfillment." This term is used to describe the process of finishing a term of study, especially primary school. 
7. Shul - A Yiddish term meaning "synagogue."
8. Mefakdot (מפקדות) - The plural form of "mefaked" (see #1).
9. Meah She-arim (מאה שערים) - Literally, "100 gates." This term refers to a particulalry ultra-orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem and is often used as a shorthand to describe an ultra-orthodox lifestyle and approach to Jewish practice & belief.
10. Sechel (שכל) - Literally, "mind" or "logic." This term is used by Ella to describe how the person convincing her to make aliyah appealed to her sense of logic.
11. Mikveh (מקווה) - A bathouse or natural body of water used to immerse individuals or objects for Jewish ritual purposes, including conversion & purification.
12. Misgeret (מסגרת) - Literally, "framework."
13. Beit Din (בית דין) - A Jewish tribunal - often consisting of 3 rabbis - who preside over important Jewish ritual & legal matters, including conversion.
14. Kippah Srugah (כיפה סרוגה) - Literally, "a Jewish head covering (i.e. Yarmulke) that is knitted." This term is used to refer to a subset of Jewish Israelis who typically wear a knitted kippah and identify as religious, modern, and Zionist.