Something In The Water with Rachel Meyerowitz

"Something in the Water" shares the story of Budapest's Jewish Community through interviews with the individuals who shape it. Dr. Gábor Balázs, Director of Budapest's Jewish University, shares the power of the University to put multiculturalism into action. We also explore his journey through earlier leadership roles in Jewish communal institutions and how he navigates observance in a largely secular environment. Gábor's blend as a scholar and community-minded leader make this conversation especially rich. Mentioned: Jewish University in BudapestLauder Javne SchoolMerkaz - Israeli Cultural InstituteJCC Budapest - Bálint HázBudapest Jewish and Israeli Film FestivalThoughts? Feedback? Email me at rmeyerowitz1@gmail.com.

"Something in the Water" shares the story of Budapest's Jewish community through interviews with the individuals who shape it. András Büchler joins us to talk about cherishing Jewish community at every scale, from national religious institutions to a small “jewel box” community he lovingly tends. The conversation centers on how communities, when equipped with knowledge and agency, can shape a future according to their own values and vision.Mentioned: Szarvas JDC-Lauder International Jewish Youth CampHashomer Hatzair Mazsihisz Jewish Federations of HungaryHaver Informal Education FoundationCentropa FoundationSopron Jewish CommunityAndrás's Restaurant Recommendation: GoliThoughts? Feedback? Email me at rmeyerowitz1@gmail.com.

“Something in the Water” shares the story of Budapest’s Jewish community through interviews with the individuals who shape it. András Borgula, founder of Golem Theatre, picked up the phone one day to uncover a family secret. His grandfather and eight brothers survived Auschwitz. What follows is a journey into the Jewish world, a search for what it means to live a Jewish life, and the establishment of a Jewish theatre to share the richness and joy of Judaism with the world.  Mentioned: Golem TheatreThe New York Times: A Cabaret in Hungary Asks a Horrific Question: What if Jews Vanished?András's Restaurant Recommendations: KádárDavid's KitchenThoughts? Feedback? Email me at rmeyerowitz1@gmail.com.

“Something in the Water” shares the story of Budapest’s Jewish community through interviews with the individuals who shape it. In our first episode, we welcome the luminary Zsuzsa Fritz. Once called the Ghetto Fairy, Zsuzsa says, with a smile on her face, “that pretty much sums it up.” Her experience provides an inside look at how the community has grown and struggled, as well as how her own Jewish identity has evolved over time. Mentioned: Szarvas JDC-Lauder International Jewish Youth Camp JCC Budapest – Bálint Ház Haver Informal Education Foundation Zsuzsa’s Restaurant Recommendation: The Blind Raven in Újlipótváros Thoughts? Feedback? Email me at rmeyerowitz1@gmail.com.