Girls in Trouble

✨Happy Passover! Girls in Trouble: The Series, Episode 4 “MIRIAM” is now streaming - a great way to celebrate one of the heroines at the center of this holiday of liberation!✨

🎬 Stream the full 20-minute episode at the link in bio, and enjoy this short clip featuring Rabbi speaking about Miriam as a source of deep inspiration and hope during these chaotic times.

🌊 More about the episode: Ep 4 features a deep dive into the story of Miriam, a leader of the Israelite people and sister to Moses - with a special focus on her connection to water and her courageous questioning of power, including a deep dive into a challenging episode in the Book of Numbers.

🌿 Alicia Jo Rabins retells Miriam’s story, then the filmmaking team travels to the healing studio of Jewish herbalist, , to discuss traditional Jewish healing modalities and Dori’s concept of the “Miriamic” relationship with power. They meet up with Rabbi for a conversation about Miriam as a beacon of hope, then sit down with beloved musician and activist, to hear Aly’s take on Miriam as a model for song, leadership, and courage in difficult times. The episode concludes with a live performance of “Snow/Scorpions and Spiders,” an indie-folk song about Miriam, filmed in the historic dome synagogue at Congregation Beth Israel (Portland, OR). This episode also showcases original illustrations and animations by London-based artist .

🙏 Gratitude to our generous supporters - , and the Women’s Giving Circle of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland.

Visit our website for a FREE downloadable study guide based on this episode, created by Alicia Jo Rabins and Sarah Chandler . ✨Download link in bio✨

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✨Happy New Episode! Girls in Trouble: The Series, Episode 4 “MIRIAM” is streaming now, just in time for Passover!✨

🎬 Stream the full 20-minute episode at the link in bio, and enjoy this short clip featuring our own performing “Snow/Scorpions & Spiders” - the Miriam-inspired song by Girls in Trouble - featuring guest musicians & ✨ Thanks to for allowing us to film in your stunning sanctuary.❤️

🌊 More about the episode: Ep 4 features a deep dive into the story of Miriam, a leader of the Israelite people and sister to Moses - with a special focus on her connection to water and her courageous questioning of power, including a deep dive into a challenging episode in the Book of Numbers.

🌿 Alicia Jo Rabins retells Miriam’s story, then the filmmaking team travels to the healing studio of Jewish herbalist, , to discuss traditional Jewish healing modalities and Dori’s concept of the “Miriamic” relationship with power. They meet up with Rabbi for a conversation about Miriam as a beacon of hope, then sit down with beloved musician and activist, to hear Aly’s take on Miriam as a model for song, leadership, and courage in difficult times. The episode concludes with a live performance of “Snow/Scorpions and Spiders,” an indie-folk song about Miriam, filmed in the historic dome synagogue at Congregation Beth Israel (Portland, OR). This episode also showcases original illustrations and animations by London-based artist .

🙏 Gratitude to our generous supporters - , and the Women’s Giving Circle of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland.

Visit our website for a FREE downloadable study guide based on this episode, created by Alicia Jo Rabins and Sarah Chandler . ✨Download link in bio✨

Girls in Trouble: The Series created by & ✨ Directed/Edited ✨ Produced by ✨ Sound mix
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✨Happy New Episode! Girls in Trouble: The Series, Episode 4 “MIRIAM” is streaming now, just in time for Passover!✨

🎬 Stream the full 20-minute episode at the link in bio, and enjoy this short clip featuring beloved songleader Aly Halpert Aly Halpert discussing her beautiful and inspiring take on Miriam, our muse for this episode!

🌊 More about the episode: Ep 4 features a deep dive into the story of Miriam, a leader of the Israelite people and sister to Moses - with a special focus on her connection to water and her courageous questioning of power, including a deep dive into a challenging episode in the Book of Numbers.

🌿 Alicia Jo Rabins retells Miriam’s story, then the filmmaking team travels to the healing studio of Jewish herbalist, Dori Midnight, to discuss traditional Jewish healing modalities and Dori’s concept of the “Miriamic” relationship with power. They meet up with Rabbi Zac Kamenetz for a conversation about Miriam as a beacon of hope, then sit down with beloved musician and activist, Aly Halpert, to hear Aly’s take on Miriam as a model for song, leadership, and courage in difficult times. The episode concludes with a live performance of “Snow/Scorpions and Spiders,” an indie-folk song about Miriam, filmed in the historic dome synagogue at Congregation Beth Israel (Portland, OR). This episode also showcases original illustrations and animations by London-based artist Jacqueline Nicholls.

🙏 Gratitude to our generous supporters - The Covenant Foundation , and the Women’s Giving Circle of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland.

Visit our website for a FREE downloadable study guide based on this episode, created by Alicia Jo Rabins and Sarah Chandler Sarah Chandler . ✨Download link in bio✨

Girls in Trouble: The Series created by Alicia Jo Rabins & Alicia J. Rose ✨ Directed/Edited Alicia J. Rose ✨ Produced by Lara Cuddy ✨ Sound mix Corey Crawford

✨Happy New Episode Release Day! Girls in Trouble: The Series, Episode 4 “MIRIAM” is streaming now, just in time for Passover!✨

🎬 Stream the full 20-minute episode at the link in bio, and enjoy this short clip featuring the wonderful and wise herbalist and healer, ruminating on Miriam, our muse for this episode!

🌊 More about the episode: Ep 4 features a deep dive into the story of Miriam, a leader of the Israelite people and sister to Moses - with a special focus on her connection to water and her courageous questioning of power, including a deep dive into a challenging episode in the Book of Numbers.

🌿 Alicia Jo Rabins retells Miriam’s story, then the filmmaking team travels to the healing studio of Jewish herbalist, Dori Midnight, to discuss traditional Jewish healing modalities and Dori’s concept of the “Miriamic” relationship with power. They meet up with Rabbi Zak Kamenetz for a conversation about Miriam as a beacon of hope, then sit down with beloved musician and activist, Aly Halpert, to hear Aly’s take on Miriam as a model for song, leadership, and courage in difficult times. The episode concludes with a live performance of “Snow/Scorpions and Spiders,” an indie-folk song about Miriam, filmed in the historic dome synagogue at Congregation Beth Israel (Portland, OR). This episode also showcases original illustrations and animations by London-based artist Jacqueline Nicholls.

🙏 Gratitude to our generous supporters - , and the Women’s Giving Circle of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland.

Visit our website for a FREE downloadable study guide based on this episode, created by Alicia Jo Rabins and Sarah Chandler . ✨Download link in bio✨

Happy Purim!!! 🎉 Did you know the tradition that Queen Esther, the heroine of the Purim story, was actually a scribe who knew how to write Torah script? We learned this on camera while interviewing the wonderful contemporary scribe ! This is especially
meaningful because for many centuries, only men were allowed to serve as Torah scribes, an important role in the transmission of sacred texts. We’re so delighted to shine a light on one of the premiere women scribes working today, in honor of Purim!

Julie also demonstrated the beautiful, ancient method still used by scribes today: writing sacred Jewish texts with a feather and ink.🪶

On Purim we ask about the ethics of power, and imagine how things could be different as we move towards a more just world. Get ready for Purim, and Celebrate Esther, Julie, and the power of storytelling today with our Esther episode! Link in bio 👑

Want to learn more? We are thrilled to offer new study guides to accompany all episodes - these guides are 7 page pdf’s co-created by and . Our goal was to create them in the sweet spot where you can go deep if you have an hour, but also keep it super brief if you’re short on time. Each contains a text, questions to get us thinking about the relationship between our own lives and these powerful Biblical women, and prompts to get your creativity flowing. Pick and choose, or go on the whole adventure!

Download the Esther & Vashti study guides now 👑✨LINK IN BIO✨👑

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Chag Purim Sameach! ✨ This Purim, celebrate the story of Queen Vashti, who honored her boundaries and can encourage us to do the same! 👑

Episode 1 of ’s TV series features a deep dive into Vashti, including an interview and performance with the amazing .dardashti, a musician and musicologist who descends from a long line of Persian Jewish cantors. Stream for free on YouTube, download the free study guide to explore it further, and have a liberatory Purim!

These study guides are 7 page pdf’s co-created by and to accompany the TV episodes. Our goal was to create them in the sweet spot where you can go deep if you have an hour, but also keep it super brief if you’re short on time. Each contains a text, questions to get us thinking about the relationship between our own lives and these powerful Biblical women, and prompts to get your creativity flowing. Pick and choose, or go on the whole adventure!

Download the Esther & Vashti study guides now 👑✨LINK IN BIO✨👑

Immense gratitude to for their support❤️

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This Shabbat we read the Torah portion of Vayeshev, which contains the powerful story of Tamar. We’re huge fans of Tamar, and we are thrilled to share Episode 3 of Girls in Trouble TV: Tamar! This brand-new 20 minute ep dives deep into Tamar’s amazing story - exploring her ancient world context, and how her story relates to creativity & authenticity in contemporary life.

This episode features doing interviews with about where q***r Jewish culture meets the klezmer revival & with Rabbi Kendell Pinkney about creativity, conversion, and storytelling. So much more in the full episode - follow the link in bio to view for free! There’s also a free downloadable discussion guide for exploring with friends or in a classroom! 🎬 💪 ***rjews

This Shabbat, we’ll read the Torah portion of Vayeshev, which contains the powerful story of Tamar. We at are huge fans of Tamar, and we’re thrilled to say we’ve just released a brand new 20 minute episode of Girls in Trouble TV which dives deep into Tamar’s amazing story - exploring the ancient world context as well as and how her courage relates to contemporary life. This episode features interviews with about q***r Jewish culture and the klezmer revival, and Rabbi Kendell Pinkney about creativity and storytelling. This excerpt features performing her Tamar inspired song “I was A Desert” with a full band and string section at the stunning in Portland - recorded and mixed by Drew Canulette - so much more in the full episode, follow the link in bio to view for free! Directed & edited by Produced by 🎬There’s also a free downloadable discussion guide for exploring with friends or in a classroom. Mazel!

This Shabbat, we read the Torah portion of Vayeshev, which contains the powerful story of Tamar. ❤️‍🔥 We are thrilled to announce that our new episode of Girls in Trouble TV features a deep dive into Tamar’s amazing story! In this excerpt from the episode, and our host discuss what a TED talk from Tamar would be like. (Hint: she’d tell us to fight back!) Follow the link in comments to watch the full episode for free, and for a free downloadable discussion guide for exploring with friends or in a classroom.