2 Paleys on a Pod

Hello! Apologies for the unexplained absence. What began as internet difficulties in Cyprus turned into a needed break. We even had some father daughter therapy sessions. But our rabbi therapist told us there was nothing he could do...we were screwed. OK, that's not really what happened, but we fired him, and decided to work out our issues here, with all of you.My beloved purple car was destroyed by a drunk driver. My Sydney Jewish community is mourning the horrific murder of 15 innocent lives cut short. Rob Reiner and his wife killed by their own son. More violence. Tragedy. It goes on and on...BUT, it's chanukah and I have a new nephew, born TODAY to my brother, who is a bipolar narcissist. What a life! It's also Miketz, where we talk about Joseph being a chosen one. I, Briyah Ariel Paley, am a chosen one. Here we go...enjoy and shabbat shalom and happy Chanukah, wherever we find you.

It's a new year and also the lunar eclipse and energy is MOVING! This episode has some tense moments and you may feel uncomfortable at times. We certainly did. But that's OK. Growth requires change and change is not easy or comfortable. Still, we hope you get something out of this episode.Shana Tovah to you, dear listener!

We discuss blessings and curses in our lives and in this parsha. We didn't mention the fruit offerings, but Briyah's favorite fruit is passion fruit.Life is full of passion at the moment! How are you landing during this sacred time on earth?

It's the 60th anniversary of Michael's bar mitzvah! We discuss what this parsha means to him. We also discuss how Briyah has been doing in the UK and an update on her love life.Sorry for the lateness!Cheers

This week is Parshat Shoftim, which contains instructions for establishing a just society, including laws for judges, law enforcement, kings, and warfare. It makes me think of the laws we currently have for our society and I wonder how practical they are. Where do we go from here? What should change and what should remain the same?Thanks for being on this journey with us!