Kaddish

Introducing Kaddish, a podcast about death, dying, and who we are while we do it. Featuring: The liturgy of Black Lives Matter Elliott batTzedek, poet and liturgist The tale of Rabbi Akiva, a cemetery, and the origins of the mourner's prayer For full transcript of this episode: https://www.arianakatz.com/kaddish-episodes/episode0

This episode features the health, teaching, and sickness of Megan Andelloux, sex educator and hospice volunteer. This episode explores dementia, hospice, and advance directives. For full transcript of this episode: https://www.arianakatz.com/kaddish-episodes/bonusepisode1-cwxla

Bonus episode this month. A conversation with Deidre Scherer, textile artist that often focuses on the faces of the elderly, they dying, and the deceased. Content warning: storytelling includes audio of air raid sirens. Follow Deidre's work Thanks to Moment Magazine for covering Kaddish this month For full transcript of this episode: https://www.arianakatz.com/kaddish-episodes/bonusepisode1

What is it about the taharah ritual that can transition a person from this world to the next? And why does it necessitate gallons of water? Rabbi Linda Holtzman, founder of the Reconstructionist Chevra Kadisha of Philadelphia joins Kaddish to talk about the origins of the local progressive community that washes and prepares the dead for burial. David Zinner, Executive Director of Kavod v'Nich...

In this episode of Kaddish, guests Dr. Joy Ladin and Noach Dzmura discuss transgender taharah, the ritual washing of the dead before burial. "It takes some strength of soul and not just individual strength but collective understanding to avoid the void. And to stand up demanding to be seen and heard." Adrienne Rich November 15 is Trans Day of Resilience November 20 is Trans Day of Rememb...

Jacqui Morton shares her story of reproductive loss, and the founding of Holding Our Space . For full transcript of this episode: https://www.arianakatz.com/kaddish-episodes/episode4

Naomi Leapheart discusses queer reproductive loss in episode 5.  Also featuring some crucial listener feedback at the top of the show, and this article . Thank you so much to: Naomi Christine Leapheart Tiny Victor, for the music Chelsea Noriega Cyd Weissman The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford For full transcript of this episode: https://www.arianakatz.com/kaddish-episodes/bonusepisode5

Graham Garner of the Friends Southwestern Burial Ground and Namrata Kolla of Coeio join episode 6 of Kaddish to share stories of synchronicity and celebrating identity in burial. Learn more about FSWBG Learn more about Coeio For full transcript of this episode: https://www.arianakatz.com/kaddish-episodes/episode6

In this episode of Kaddish, listeners share their stories of chosen family and grieving the losses of loved ones. Where is there room in the Jewish tradition to honor the role that chosen family, logical family, plays in our lives? How have others mourned the losses of chosen family? Featuring the voices of Rabbi Vivie Mayer, as well as Rebecca, Noga, Meryl, and Sarah. Music and lyrics by Ariel Wo...

Kaddish's farewell episode, recorded live at Kol Tzedek at the Calvary Center for Culture and Community on July 6 in Philadelphia, PA. Featuring: Evi Numen Christopher Bartlett Poetry: Noor ('Ditee) Jaber Music of: Dan Blacksberg Dot Rose Rachel Winsberg Kaddish listeners: It’s been an incredible year of hearing your stories--connecting with listeners who shared the stories of their love...