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Izzy Abrahmson's The Village Life Podcast

Izzy Abrahmson's The Village Life Podcast

By: Izzy Abrahmson
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 Welcome to The Village! On the edge of The Black Forest, somewhere between Russia and Poland (and occasionally Germany) is a small community. Eighty or so houses, more chickens than people. As Reb Gold says, "Visiting the Village is like eating warm rye bread. You don't need to be Jewish to enjoy it."Izzy Abrahmson
Episodes
  • Menorah Malaise

    Menorah Malaise
    Dec 14 2025

    Winters in Chelm are cold. The Black Forest is especially dark, and the frigid air gets into the bones.

    Most years, the arrival of Chanukah is a welcome break, an excuse to rejoice and celebrate, and maybe overeat.

    This year… in one house… not so much…

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    11 mins
  • The Village Baker's Challah

    The Village Baker's Challah
    Sep 28 2025

    THE SECRET TO GREAT BREAD IS FORGIVENESS…

    Reb Stein the Baker has always had trouble keeping apprentices. Yes, he works them hard, but he has a secret that's been eating at him for years.
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    16 mins
  • The Marital Artist

    The Marital Artist
    Oct 22 2024

    Few people dare to travel in The Black Forest known as the Schvartzvald… except Doodle, the village orphan.

    One day, while wandering, Doodle meets a fearsome stranger… and, as often happens in the village, confusion reigns.

    This episode happens long after the events in THE COUNCIL OF WISE WOMEN and THE BROTHERS SCHLEMIEL
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    26 mins
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