Schvitz - Episode 15

In this jam-packed episode, Blanche and Rebecca dive into their family tree with Ed. Ed gives tips specific to Jewish genealogy for those researching their ancestry. Blanche gives Ed a few Yiddish words he can use playing pickleball. We also discuss the root of the word Bupkis.  As always, we love hearing from you! Email us at [email protected]. 

*Recorded in February 2021* Blanche teaches Rebecca the many uses of the word Schmutz.  As always, we love hearing from you! Email us some examples of how you used the term "Schmutz" this week at [email protected].

Rebecca and Blanche invite their first-ever guest onto the podcast, Cantor Azi Schwartz. Azi breaks down his favorite places to nosh in NYC, plays a sample of a Yiddish song, and shares his optimal latke topping.   Any suggestions/comments/feedback can be sent to: [email protected]

Recorded Wednesday, Nov 4th, the editors have been up all night, working 24/7, at the speed-of-Nevada, to get this week's episode out while our listeners are still waiting on final election results.   We discuss the term "Schvitz", touch upon Blanche's experience with Goat Yoga, and the new Borat film. 

Blanche and Rebecca "kvetch" about waiting in line at the grocery store.  We also discuss Blanche's run-in with a "Farbissina" Verizon "Bouncer".  As always, we love hearing from you! Email us at [email protected].

In an episode recorded during the summer, Blanche and Rebecca discuss the term Schmaltzy. They also touch upon the word "Mamaleh"  As always, we love hearing from you! Email us at [email protected].

Blanche and Rebecca give thoughts on their Disney Plus viewing of Hamilton, the broadway musical. They discuss the terms "Macher" and "Farbrente".  For those who love broadway, we discuss two songs you can find on Youtube:  1. Cantor Azi Schwartz singing Adon Olam to the tune of "You'll be back" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R__G1XqjN98  2. Lin Manuel singing "To Life"  https://youtu.be/KgZ4ZTTfKO8

Blanche and Rebecca discuss how you can apply the word "Mechayeh" when experiencing life's simple pleasures.  The root of this word is "chai", meaning "life", as used in the popular toast "L'Chaim!".   As always, we love hearing from you! Email us some examples of how you used the term "Mechayeh" this week at [email protected].

In this jam-packed episode, Blanche and Rebecca "Kvell" over "The Nanny" becoming a musical. They also discuss the superstitious term "Kina Horah". In the last segment [14:40], Blanche discusses her time in Tel Aviv.  As always, we love hearing from you! Any suggestions/comments/feedback can be sent to: [email protected].  Follow on Instagram now! @yiddishandchill 

Blanche gives Rebecca some advice for beginner Yoga. We review the term Tsemisht (tza-MISH-t), which means 'mixed up' or 'confused'.  As always, we love hearing from you! Any suggestions/comments/feedback can be sent to: [email protected] Follow on Instagram now: https://www.instagram.com/yiddishandchill/