J Talks

In this episode, Molly talks to Maine Jewish Film Festival Executive Director, Barbara Merson, about the behind-the-scenes process of MJFF, community engagement, and belly dancing!

The Maine Jewish Film Festival goes from November 7th to the 22nd.

More info at: www.mjff.org

In this episode, Molly talks with Rabbi Rachel Isaacs of Congregation Beth Israel in Waterville, Maine about Jewish life in small towns, Judaism in the time of Covid, and the scoop on Seth Rogan.

In this episode, Molly interviews award-winning playwright Bess Welden and David Winitsky, Founder and Executive Director of the Jewish Plays Project. Welden and her new play Madeleines recently won the JPP’s 11th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest, and she and Winitsky discuss the play, what exactly constitutes a “Jewish Play,” and what it means to present this kind of work to the public.

*Correction: In the interview Welden mentions Manifest playwright David Silberman, but noted afterward that their name is Brian Silberman.

In this episode, Molly speaks with former Center Day Camp Director Eli Small about his roles as a developer, business owner, and former teacher navigating the Covid era, and the balancing act of passing on values and traditions he was raised with while meeting the needs of his family and community today.

In this episode, Molly talks with the journalist and photographer, Patrisha McLean. Patricia founded the nonprofit Finding Our Voices, which is dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding domestic violence and supporting survivors in their journey toward healing.