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Bad Jew

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  • What is a bad jew? What does it take to not be one? Is it anti-Semitic to say? Or is it just a phrase that Jews use to cruelly judge one another? Chaz Volk, a newly observant Jew, shares that the greatest way to embrace your identity is to question everything. And we mean EVERYTHING! Chaz questions the Torah, law, politics, standards, communities and even G-d itself in this confrontational and edgy show. About Chaz: Chaz Volk grew up in Thousand Oaks, California where he began Torah studies until he was Bar Mitzva'ed at Temple Etz Chaim. From a young age, he was very aware of his uniqueness and how he was the token-Jew outside of Jewish settings. In middle school, Chaz experienced his first taste of antisemitism which brought him closer to his identity, despite his adversaries' wishes. Later, he'd attend San Francisco State University, where he'd get deeply involved at SF Hillel as a volunteer and intern. SFSU's social climate and its perspective on Jews and Zionism became clear from an early point. He'd later become the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit known today as Volk v. CSU Board of Trustees. In this class action case, Chaz Volk and his representation won. Since then, Chaz has proudly immersed himself in his identity and partaken in communities across southern California. Most recently, Chaz's emotional awakening occurred on an organized trip to Israel. There he adopted new practices that he instilled in his lifestyle to this day. Today, he's a volunteer and frequent of Aish HaTorah's programming and plans to use this show to promote their programs, events, and resources along with valuable Jewish teachings. Want to engage with our online WhatsApp community? Email: BadJewPod@gmail.com Brand partnership: BadJewPod@gmail.com IG: @badjewpod TikTok: @badjewpod
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Episodes
  • Why Don't Jews Proselytize? with Yo Mark Jean

    Why Don't Jews Proselytize? with Yo Mark Jean
    Jul 24 2024
    Have you ever had a religious person knock on your door and ask you to join them at church? Have you ever had a preacher on the street shout at you for living differently than them? Ever notice that none of those figures are Jewish? As a matter of fact, Jews know better than to not try to convert people as it is a sin according to their bible. Yet... the Jewish population is so small. Couldn't they use the numbers? Yo Mark Jean is a hip hop artist and content creator who is in the middle of his conversion process. While he's not officially a Jew at the time of this recording (July 2024) he brings to the podcast a vast amount of Torah wisdom and knowledge that debunks different ideas designed to guilt Jews into converting into other religions. Mark Jean also shares personal stories and discoveries to Chaz Volk, host of Bad Jew. 00:00 Introduction 03:53 Proselytizing 08:35 Perfecting the world 12:49 Historical Jewish conversion and reasons behind it 14:03 Mass conversion to Christianity as an easy choice 17:32 Torah authenticity 21:14 Predictions and liberation 25:15 Debates with Christian community 29:11 Torah is not just for Jews 29:48 Conclusion About Yo Mark Jean: Born in Queens, NY, D’Mark Jeantine — known by his artist name, Yo Mark Jean — brings his culture, faith and values to his music. Jean started making music at age 7 with a regimented schedule of private lessons. He’s from a family formed by music; his parents met while his father was a guitarist in a musical group back in New York. As he grew into a professional, Jean found that mixing beats for other artists made way for opportunities and connections. You can hear music from Yo Mark Jean on Apple Music, iHeart and Spotify Connect with Bad Jew: BadJew.co https://linktr.ee/badjew BadJewPod@gmail.com Ig @BadJewPod
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    33 mins
  • Why Should Gay People Be Zionist? with Marcus Breman

    Why Should Gay People Be Zionist? with Marcus Breman
    Jul 16 2024
    Israel is the only pro-LGBTQ country in the Middle East but does that mean you should automatically be a Zionist? Probably, but for a vast majority of LGBTQ members, especially Jews, they are faced with the inner conflict of crossing political lines and personal values, stepping aside from the guidelines of their political affiliation's doctrine. How can they navigate this dilemma? Marcus Breman, better known on TikTok as @yourfavoritegayzionist, discusses this dilemma from a personal experience. Having lived in both the United States and Israel, Marcus makes commentary paving his own path for his opinions and political stances. Chaz Volk, host of Bad Jew, works to understand this complicated positioning and where U.S. politics fits into the morality that Zionism has built. 00:00 Introduction 03:10 The younger generation 06:32 Switching political parties 11:42 Israel's anti-discrimination laws for LGBTQ+ 14:23 Diverse voter motivations in U.S. 17:19 LGBT asylum controversy in the West Bank 20:06 Israel is THE successful decolonization project 23:47 Echo chambers 29:33 Biden vs. Trump's Zionism 30:54 Conclusion About Marcus Breman: Connect with Marcus Breman: TikTok @yourfavoritegayzionist Connect with Bad Jew: BadJew.co https://linktr.ee/badjew BadJewPod@gmail.com Ig @BadJewPod
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    33 mins
  • How Do You Find YOUR Judaism? with Melinda Strauss

    How Do You Find YOUR Judaism? with Melinda Strauss
    Jul 10 2024
    One of the most intimidating things about being on your Jewish journey is answering the question, "What kind of Jew are you?" There are so many ways 'to Jew', how can you possibly choose? And once you do, who said you're personally ready to be labeled in a specific way? Instagram and TikTok star Melinda Strauss is no stranger to this concept. Knowing that the Jewish identity is personal, she emphasizes how to navigate the constant barrage of communal standards while giving the breakdown for how to follow mitzvahs and practices that work best for you. 00:00 Introduction 06:11 Funny commentary 09:10 Embrace your identity and choices, and respect others 10:46 Orthodox Judaism: diverse sects united by Torah 13:17 Calling me a sinner is also sin 17:21 Being a Jew is diverse and personal 21:53 Envying others' Jewish school and religious choices 23:05 Discovering Judaism as a couple 27:23 Discovering practical blessings broke my rigid perceptions 32:00 Fear of future, toxic shame, seeking help 32:42 Conclusion About Melinda Struass: Melinda Strauss, a Jewish Content Creator on social media with over 1 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, is well known for her educational videos about Orthodox Judaism, Jewish history, discussing Antisemitism and Zionism, sharing her kosher recipes and her everyday life. Born and raised in Seattle WA, Melinda now lives with her family in New York. Melinda has been blogging and sharing her recipes since 2011 and she will be debuting her first cookbook in Fall 2025. Connect with Melinda: MelindaStrauss.com IG and TikTok: @therealmelindastrauss YouTube: @therealmelindastrauss Connect with Bad Jew: BadJew.co https://linktr.ee/badjew BadJewPod@gmail.com Ig @BadJewPod
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    35 mins
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