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Where our lives of Jewish learning collide with our love of Nerd Culture! Stay connected with our hosts on all our new episodes and content.

12/08/2026

Hello. Our name is Torah Smash. You have found our podcast. Prepare to enjoy.

This week, we are joined by special guest Joel Swedlove as we adventure through the topic of gemilut chasadim (acts of loving kindness) and the many different ways that we can show others that we care about them.

Visiting someone who is sick? Gemilut chasadim.
Fetching someone that pitcher? Gemilut chasadim.
Storming the castle to rescue your twue wuv? Gemilut chasadim.

Listen to Episode 113 - As Jew Wish ...With Special Guest Joel Swedlove
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-113-as-jew-wish

29/07/2026

Rules are rules. Except that one, someone made up that rule.

In this episode, guest host Lexi Kohanski instructs us on the traditions and laws that have been passed down through the generations. Sometimes, communities change the rules or different groups interpret the rules differently. Is that okay? And honestly, why did nobody tell me the Monopoly free parking thing was never actually a rule?!

Listen to Episode 112 - But That's How We've Always Played ...With Guest Host Lexi Kohanski
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-112-but-thats-how-weve-always-played

15/07/2026

Sometimes the things we love change.

In this episode, Ethan shares some news that hit close to home and sparked a conversation about change, nostalgia, and what it means to honor the past while making room for the future. And we talk some nerd stuff, too, we promise. Cause nerd stuff changes all the time.

Listen to Episode 111 - Feeling TORn
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-111-feeling-torn

01/07/2026

Every week, Jews around the world gather to pray using many of the same words that have been spoken for generations. But,f we already know the prayers, why do we keep returning to them?

In this episode, RDY guides us through the concept of liturgy, which are the familiar prayers and words that shape our worship services. Together, we explore how these repeated words become more than habit, helping us connect with community, tradition, and even different versions of ourselves throughout our lives.

But why do we return to something when we know the words or the emotional response that it invokes? What makes us yearn for those experiences again?

Listen to Episode 110 – Again and Again and Amen
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-110-again-and-again-and-amen

17/06/2026

In this episode, our guest host Lou Feldstein recalls with us one of the most beloved episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

In Season 5, Episode 25, called "The Inner Light", Captain Picard has his mind transported to a planet where he learns about a civilization who realize they may not survive. He lives an entire life with them, has children as well as grandchildren, and learns to play the flute. Doesn't sound Jewish? What if we told you this episode includes mezuzot, a bris ceremony, and a view of Jerusalem? ...It doesn't? Are you absolutely sure about that?

Listen to Episode 109 - The Next Generation Remembers ...With Guest Host Lou Feldstein
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-109-the-next-generation-remembers

03/06/2026

In our newest episode, we're exploring the world of Jewish folktales. Jewish storytellers have been building stories and connecting communities through enchanting tales for generations. The characters, the storytelling, the want to continue the plot line, regardless of where it may lead you. That is where the fun begins. That is when we say, "Yes, and..."

Listen to Episode 108 - Yesh, And!
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-108-yesh-and

20/05/2026

It’s time for our 4th Anniversary Special!

To celebrate another year of Torah Smash!, we gathered a brand-new party of adventurers for a whimsical mystery in the legendary town of Chelm, where absolutely everything makes absolutely perfect sense.

The town is facing a terrible problem: a monster has been stealing townsfolk and scaring away the stars! Can our heroes solve this intriguing mystery before sunset? Probably. Can they figure out the residents of Chelm? Probably not.

Meet the adventurers of Chelm:lm - S.A.M, a silver-and-metallic robot
Rabbi David N. Young aka RDY – Fungle, Friend of the Many Teeth, a goblin druidgottlieb – Pella, a sometimes forgetful loxodon.wolman – Oysher, an elf bard, “babe."malkin – Dungeon Master, narrator, and the residents of Chelm

Listen now to Episode 107 – 4th Anniversary Special: Welcome to Chelm
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-107-welcome-to-chelm

06/05/2026

This week, we're turning the podcast world upside down.

We're joined by guest host Micol Zimmerman Burkeman to talk about Stranger Things. And she definitely has a Jewish smash for the theme, but most importantly is that we'll talk about Stranger Things. Do you also need someone to talk to about Stranger Things? Let's talk characters, story, hidden meanings, dialogue decisions, favorite characters, ...it really doesn't matter. As long as we're talking about Stranger Things.

Listen to Episode 106 - Mislabeled Things ...With Guest Host Micol Zimmerman
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-106-mislabeled-things

22/04/2026

This is what we call Pika-peek podcasting.

Good Eevee'ning, trainers! In this episode, we Ketchum all the connections between FireRed and LeafGreen, and things get a little… Onix-pected. Don't be so Krabby about these puns, we promise this one is more fun that a Magikarp-et ride. Listen now before we Muk it up even more.

Listen to Episode 105 - Pokemon: Blue and White
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-105-pokemon-blue-and-white

08/04/2026

Some heroes aren't born, they're made.

From the book of Judges, we take a closer look at Gideon, a character from the Torah who did want the role of leadership, but took it on anyway. His courage and strategic prowess reminds us a marvel superhero character arc feels vaguely similar. Ant Man? Spider-Man? Iron Man? Aquaman? Don't worry, we can make these guesses all day.

Listen to Episode 104 - Captain Gideon
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-104-captain-gideon

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