Jewish Boy Calls His Mother

We talk about the pressure of childhood and maybe even the fear of it 

We talk about overpopulation and having children that bring you joy

We talk about all things rememberingy

We talk about new age inventions for gravesites and dig into my mothers past 

We talk about inventions of the days of old and all sorts of fun stuff

We talk about ego and how did it get there?

double feature of my mother and I talking about the paranormal and foot in mouth disease

Getting ready for the new year with a new life 

We talk about jews and x-mas

We talk again about my mothers bal teshuva (return) movement. this time we discuss the growth of the community and how it affected her raising us as children.

we talk about bad dates, bar mitzvahs and a whole lot more

How do you reconcile the dichotomy of the Torah and its laws vs sexual orientation? we discuss and hopefully dont piss off too many people

My mother and I discuss dark humor and how we have developed it over the ages. stories and all. 

My mother and I talk about losing the faith and why it happens

In this episode, my mom and I explore the Jewish laws of modesty, or tznius , especially regarding women’s dress and behavior. We share personal experiences and reflect on cultural influences as we explore how interpretations and practices around modesty have evolved. Through anecdotes and honest conversation, we discuss the significance of modest clothing, how society perceives it today, and the...

In this episode, my mom and I share some of our most memorable travel experiences, including trips to Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Italy. We laugh about cultural misunderstandings, unexpected run-ins with local authorities, and the pure excitement of exploring new places. It’s a mix of funny anecdotes, meaningful reflections, and a little chaos—just like any good trip!

We discuss our experiences with losing our first jobs, the lessons we learned, and how job security has changed today’s economy. We share some funny stories—because, looking back, you have to laugh—and dive into more profound reflections about how the job market has evolved. From the impact of technology on employment to the importance of resilience during tough times, we cover it all with our usu...

In this episode, my mom and I reflect on our experiences with parenting across generations. We take a trip down memory lane, contrasting the strict parenting rules of the 50s and 60s with the more lenient approaches we see today. I share how the religious restrictions during my upbringing shaped my social interactions and confidence while my mom opened up about her own harrowing childhood experien...

I discuss with my mother teenagers and schools. I also talk about how she raised Gen X, millennials and Gen Z

We talk about motherhood and how mothers get a bad rap

I asked my mom if she ever pursued her dreams, and if she ever settled in life.

We talk about the idea of Covid in the 90s when I was growing up and she was raising me and my siblings. But our ADHD gets the better of us

We discuss the music industry and art and if it’s the art or the artist you enjoy

My mother and I discuss positivity in this world and our experiences with it

We discuss childhood antics that we got away with or experienced