Judaism Unbound Episode 490: Trans Torah for Our Terrible Times - Lexi Kohanski, Liana Wertman

Written By Lex Rofes

In Pirkei Avot, one can find the Hebrew teaching to “carry the burden with your friend.” In today’s episode, Torah Studio leaders Lexi Kohanski and Liana Wertman join the Judaism Unbound podcast to discuss their latest offerings in keeping with this lesson, including a class on personal torah and stewardship called Trans Torah for Our Terrible Times. They also share ideas regarding what the significance of torah/Torah can mean for communal and creative learning, in a moment that demands a new level of spiritual grit and gentleness.

[1] Our newest podcast, Oral Talmud is now available wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more here or on your favorite podcast app.

[2] Check out Kohanski and Wertman’s work at The Torah Studio!

[3] Last year’s Apocry-fest 2024: Hanukkah Unbound and Un-Canonized was our third iteration of this now beloved tradition, in partnership with The Torah Studio. Keep your eyes peeled for it to rear its head again in late 2025!

[4] Kohanski and Wertman’s class, Trans Torah for Our Terrible Times, and Kohanski’s podcast Torah for Trans Lives, both offer invaluable wisdom for navigating the current moment. Featured guests of the class are also friends of the Judaism Unbound podcast, including people who appeared in the following episodes of ours:

[5] Check out our previous episode with Wertman: Judaism Unbound Episode 267: The Torah Studio - Liana Wertman.

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