Girls in Trouble

✨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✨

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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✨👑

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