Sephardic Soul (with Jay Hoffman)

*This episode was filmed before the October 7th Attacks in Israel*

 

In this episode of Hot Jewish Energy: The Podcast, host Michael Valdes engages in a lively conversation with Jay Hoffman of Sephardic Soul, exploring themes of LGBTQ+ representation within Jewish culture, personal journeys through secular and Orthodox Judaism, and the unique experience of being a gay man studying in Yeshiva in Jerusalem, Israel. The discussion touches on cultural shocks, identity, and the importance of representation in the Jewish space.

hosted by Michael Valdes, aka Hot Jewish Energy
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