Ashamed to Admit

• Episode #35 Reclaiming Jewish indigeneity, with Ben M. Freeman

  In his third book, The Jews: An Indigenous People, author and advocate Ben M Freeman argues that to fully embrace Jewish indigeneity and reject the non-Jewish world’s attempt to impose its thinking upon us, the Jewish people must re-examine the idea that Judaism is a religion. Tami and Dash have some follow-up questions, and in this episode of ATA, Ben M Freeman answers them. Articles relevant to this episode: https://thejewishindependent.com.au/the-pomegranate-proof-jews-as-an-indigenous-peoplehttps://thejewishindependent.com.au/we-need-to-stop-thinking-of-judaism-as-a-religionSubscribe to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.auTami and Dash on Instagram: tami_sussman_writer_celebrant and dashiel_and_pascoeX: TJI_auYouTube: thejewishindependentAUFacebook: TheJewishIndependentAUInstagram: thejewishindependentLinkedIn: the-jewish-independent

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• Episode #34 Losing the shame, with Lyndi Cohen aka The Nude Nutritionist

  To celebrate the launch of TJI’s Body Image Series ‘Every Body’, Tami and Dash speak to Dietitian, Nutritionist, Author, Podcaster, Ted X Speaker, TV Personality and Influencer Lyndi Cohen. Lyndi discusses her experience growing up as a South African migrant in Sydney's Jewish community and how cultural norms and expectations shaped her relationship with body image and dieting. Together, they unpack the link between diet culture and intergenerational trauma in Jewish communities and Lyndi shares practical tips for breaking free from these harmful cycles.Articles relevant to this episode: https://thejewishindependent.com.au/how-do-you-ladies-stay-so-slimhttps://thejewishindependent.com.au/beyond-body-shaminghttps://thejewishindependent.com.au/under-the-sheitel https://thejewishindependent.com.au/my-experience-of-my-body-has-radically-shiftedEmail your feedback and voice memos here: [email protected] to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.auTami and Dash on Instagram: tami_sussman_writer_celebrant and dashiel_and_pascoeX: TJI_auYouTube: thejewishindependentAUFacebook: TheJewishIndependentAUInstagram: thejewishindependentLinkedIn: the-jewish-independent

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• Episode #33 Is AI prejudice towards Jews? With Guido Melo

  Artificial Intelligence is on the rise – even this description could be written by AI! But what does AI think about Jews? In this episode, Tami and Dash talk to Afro-Brazilian, Aussie-Jewish writer and academic Guido Melo about the risks of AI stereotyping and prejudice. Articles related to this episode:https://thejewishindependent.com.au/what-generative-ai-thinks-about-jewshttps://thejewishindependent.com.au/what-travel-taught-me-about-my-identity-as-a-black-jew-ish-manEmail your feedback and voice memos here: [email protected] to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.auTami and Dash on Instagram: tami_sussman_writer_celebrant and dashiel_and_pascoeX: TJI_auYouTube: thejewishindependentAUFacebook: TheJewishIndependentAUInstagram: thejewishindependentLinkedIn: the-jewish-independent

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• Episode #32 A feminist, a Zionist, an optimist and a realist, with Lynda Ben-Menashe

  Powerhouse Lynda Ben-Menashe is the current president of the NCJWA (National Council Jewish Women Australia) and she joins Dash and Tami in the ATA studio to chat about her origin story, how she combated imposter syndrome and sexism in Jewish organisations, and the painful end to years of interfaith friendships because of October 7th. It’s our International Women’s Day special, and you’ll love it. Articles aligned with this episode: https://thejewishindependent.com.au/the-sisterhoods-sickening-silence-over-hamass-sexual-atrocitieshttps://thejewishindependent.com.au/no-longer-cursed-but-not-quite-the-revolution-we-plannedhttps://thejewishindependent.com.au/when-women-are-given-a-seat-at-the-table-the-results-will-be-better-for-allhttps://thejewishindependent.com.au/shared-table-cooking-for-peaceEmail your feedback and voice memos here: [email protected] to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.auTami and Dash on Instagram: tami_sussman_writer_celebrant and dashiel_and_pascoeX: TJI_auYouTube: thejewishindependentAUFacebook: TheJewishIndependentAUInstagram: thejewishindependentLinkedIn: the-jewish-independent

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• Episode #31 "I am always a Jew; a Lesbian Hebrew Jew", with Jewish Gay Rights activist Dawn Cohen

  As Sydney celebrates its annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival, Dash and Tami speak with groundbreaking Jewish community activist and elder Dawn Cohen, co-founder of Dayenu Jewish LGBTQ+.Born and raised in apartheid South Africa, Dawn spent decades campaigning – ultimately successfully – for the acceptance of LGBTQ+ Jews in Sydney's Jewish community, standing firm against threats and intimidation from homophobic opponents. Now, in the months since October 7th, she finds herself confronting a different form of prejudice as antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment surge within her LGBTQ+ community.Email your feedback and voice memos here: [email protected] to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.auTami and Dash on Instagram: tami_sussman_writer_celebrant and dashiel_and_pascoeX: TJI_auYouTube: thejewishindependentAUFacebook: TheJewishIndependentAUInstagram: thejewishindependentLinkedIn: the-jewish-independent

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