Feminist and Full of Chutzpah w/Alma Editor Molly Tolsky
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Feminist and Full of Chutzpah w/Alma Editor Molly Tolsky

Clarissa talks with Molly Tolsky, longtime editor of Kveller and the founding editor of the Jewish culture site, Alma. Alma describes itself as feminist, and full of chutzpah. They cover a wide range of topics and something about them makes you feel like you're just hanging out with a really cool friend. This interview was recorded in January 2020. Molly talks about her creative journey, the story of how Alma came to be, and how her personal Jewish identity has been influenced by her work in the Jewish media world.

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American Jewish Fiction w/Heather Paul
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American Jewish Fiction w/Heather Paul

Clarissa shares the very first conversation she recorded for the podcast and it’s all about American Jewish Fiction. She talks to rabbinical student (and book lover) Heather Paul about how Jewish novels inspired her to become a professional Jew, and we try to answer the question, “what IS Jewish fiction?” Stay tuned to hear high praise for some amazing books.

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