They're BACK! Joy and Sylia return to tackle the ORIGINAL SIN (SIN...Sin...sin), though Joy does scandalously suggest that maybe Paradaise was meant to be lost all along! Punishments are given out. Humanity and snakes become mortal enemies. Adam might sheepishly have been standing by Chava's side as she tasted the forbidden fruit. It's just a good time all around. Join us for episode 22, and let us know what you think in the comments! Thank you to the fans who urged us to continue on this journey ..read more

Shoutout to Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik for his ingenius interpretation of Bereshit 1 and 2! In this week's episode, Joy and Sylia continue with their philosophical ponderings about the implications of the two contradicting creation stories. They also tackle the topic of shabbat and the forbidden trees, and to lead us up to the juiceier sides of Adam and Eve ..read more

Joy and Sylia finally overcome their imposter syndrome and begin to tackle one of the toughest parts of the Torah: CREATION (cue echo.) In this episode, the duo try on many hats: physicists, anthropologists, marine biologists, and most importantly, Torah commentators. Because it's their Torah, too ..read more

Sylia and Joy get serious for once and really dig into the meat of what makes us the children of Yisrael. Is it our thing for shepherds? Is it our strange connection with the land of Canaan? Is it our disregard for birth order? Is it our ability to procreate and fill the land in whatever environment we find ourselves in? Decide with us! PLUS, find out if you have joined the ranks of the 10/7 conservatievs ..read more

In this episode, Joy and Sylia feel the feels as Yosef reveals himself to his brothers, and finally reunites with his father, Yaakob. They also discover that not all Pharaohs are created the same (this one happens to be really adorable), and Israelites begin to fulfill the prophecy from Brit ben HaBetarim. PLUS, Joy's secret identity is revealed ..read more

Yosef navigates a strange and unexpected reunion with his brothers, who are unaware that the vizier before them is the very brother they (maybe?) sold to strangers and left to die. He messes with their heads a little bit, though Joy and Sylia disagree to what extent these games are laced with revenge. Okay, fine, he does cry a lot. So maybe he's not so bad after all. PLUS, Yaakov learns absolutely NOTHING at all about the consequences of favoring one son over all the others ..read more

Pharaoh wakes up from his Inception-worthy dream and he needs an interpretation STAT. Yosef does some God-sanctioned fortunetelling and makes his way to a position as the right-hand man of the Pharaoh (but not before a good bath and shave session.) Joy and Sylia discuss how Yosef's Jewish identity is essential to his success in Egypt, and how surprisingly receptive this Pharaoh is to God's unlikely prophet ..read more

We're back! In this episode, we discuss the merits of tattle-taling and we ponder Yaakov's controversial parenting style. We also try to solve the mystery of WHO actually sold Yosef into slavery? Then, we dive into the story of Yehuda and Tamar, the first woman to use her sexuality to do right in the eyes of God. Let us know what you think ..read more

This week, Joy and Sylia try to reconcile the actions of Reuven against his father, and how Yaakob's reaction serves an example for fathers everywhere whose sons have slept with their concubines. We also take a look at the deeper differences between Esav and Yaakob before closing up that chapter of Israel's history for good. Literally ..read more

The stars have aligned to bring you this rare opportunity: Our newest episode is ACTUALLY synced up with the parasha of the week, Vayishlach! Yaakov and Eisav's dramatic reunion comes with a few surprises (hugs and kisses and tears, oh my!) Then, Shimon and Levi defend the honor of their sister by demolishing an entire town. We want to know your thoughts ..read more