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Ashamed to Admit

Ashamed to Admit

By: The Jewish Independent
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Are you ashamed to admit you're not across the big issues and events affecting Jews in Australia, Israel and around the Jewish world?

In this new podcast from online publication The Jewish Independent, Your Third Cousin Tami Sussman and TJI's Dashiel Lawrence tackle the week's 'Chewiest and Jewiest' topics.



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Episodes
  • Lilith, Judith, Maimonides - who were these divas?

    Lilith, Judith, Maimonides - who were these divas?
    Feb 10 2026

    Maimonides, Yehudit, Lilith. You know these divas by name but you’ve forgotten what they did. Tami and Shoshana are here for you once again with a breakdown. Plus, a post in a Jewish Facebook group that made Shoshana lose her mind.

    This episode was filmed and edited by Alleyway productions

    Watch it on YouTube

    The vocalist in the theme song is Sara Yael

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    Follow Tami and Shoshana on Instagram : @tami_sussman_bits & @jewishmemesonly

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    34 mins
  • Why do Jewish people celebrate the Trees' birthday? Pray to the moon? Plus a shocking revelation about Jewish Valentine's Day.

    Why do Jewish people celebrate the Trees' birthday? Pray to the moon? Plus a shocking revelation about Jewish Valentine's Day.
    Feb 3 2026

    Did you know that Jewish people celebrate the trees' birthday? And the moon? Is Jewish Valentine's day romantic or horrific? Tami & Shoshana are here for you as they discuss Rosh Chodesh, Tu B'av and Tu B'shevat aka. Tu Bishvat. Plus an angry Jewish parent on Facebook needs to find a Jewish school that isn’t “woke”.

    Trigger warning: At 26 minutes, this episode touches on sexual assault, including discussion of sexual violence in the Bible. Listener discretion is advised.

    This episode was filmed at Storytellers Australia. You can watch it on YouTube

    The vocalist in the theme song is Sara Yael

    Subscribe to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.au

    Follow Tami and Shoshana on Instagram : @tami_sussman_bits & @jewishmemesonly

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    39 mins
  • Why do Jewish people get anxious about waste? Have a different calendar? Occasionally marry their in-law?

    Why do Jewish people get anxious about waste? Have a different calendar? Occasionally marry their in-law?
    Jan 27 2026

    Why do Jewish people get anxious about waste? Have a different calendar? Occasionally marry their in-law? Tami & Shoshana are here for you; all will be answered in this week’s 'Rapid Fire' episode. Plus, a curious FB group member asks if it’s permissible to use a buzzbuzz on shabbat.

    This episode was filmed at Storytellers Australia.

    The vocalist in the theme song is Sara Yael

    Did you know you can watch this series on YouTube?

    Subscribe to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.au

    Follow Tami and Shoshana on Instagram : @tami_sussman_bits & @jewishmemesonly


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    37 mins
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