<![CDATA[Bashert]]>1ee0f2f6-7d0d-5d61-8fac-ea57ff2a00d5Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:07:07 +0000Captivate.fmBlume Productions Ltdhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/987c37e7-dc1d-4f8f-b89b-77fcde42188d/Bashert-logo-jpeg.jpgBashertBlume Productions LtdBlume Productions LtdBashert is a podcast that celebrates the magic of the Jewish calendar; weaving together ritual practice, astrology of the month ahead and doikayt over a cup of tea.https://www.chapelfm.co.uk/elfm-player/shows/list/bashert/falseserialnopodcastBashert Special 5786: Connecting with Ancestors, Annie Gottfried Cohen on Jewish Cemetery Rituals and Their Modern RevivalBashert Special 5786: Connecting with Ancestors, Annie Gottfried Cohen on Jewish Cemetery Rituals and Their Modern RevivalKeziah welcomes Annie Gottfried Cohen to share her extensive research on Jewish cemetery rituals, grave measuring and connecting with ancestors through ritual practices, especially in the context of historical upheavals and modern dispersal.

key topics

  • Jewish cemetery rituals and their history
  • Cemetery measuring and its significance
  • Connecting with ancestors through ritual
  • Impact of Holocaust and dispersal on ritual practice
  • Elul as a time for ancestral veneration
  • Role of prayer and ritual in healing trauma

]]>Keziah welcomes Annie Gottfried Cohen to share her extensive research on Jewish cemetery rituals, grave measuring and connecting with ancestors through ritual practices, especially in the context of historical upheavals and modern dispersal.

key topics

  • Jewish cemetery rituals and their history
  • Cemetery measuring and its significance
  • Connecting with ancestors through ritual
  • Impact of Holocaust and dispersal on ritual practice
  • Elul as a time for ancestral veneration
  • Role of prayer and ritual in healing trauma

]]>4f7da7e4-30e5-44ed-9416-67de66104c5aFri, 14 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +010044:48falsefull113131Bashert Episode 11: Av & Leo Season, Summer Solstice and exploring Jewish LanguagesBashert Episode 11: Av & Leo Season, Summer Solstice and exploring Jewish LanguagesAv is here and with it Leo fiery warmt. This month Bronya and Keziah sit the sharp duality of Tisha B'Av's mourning sitting just days before Tu B'Av's love and celebration. They dig into Samantha Ellis' Chopping Onions on My Heart and Michael Wex's Born to Kvetch, alongside all things summery.

Bashert is a podcast that celebrates the magic of the Jewish calendar; weaving together ritual practice, astrology of the month ahead and doikayt over a cup of tea.

Submit to Bashert's basherts, or just say hi at bshrtpod@gmail.com.

]]>Av is here and with it Leo fiery warmt. This month Bronya and Keziah sit the sharp duality of Tisha B'Av's mourning sitting just days before Tu B'Av's love and celebration. They dig into Samantha Ellis' Chopping Onions on My Heart and Michael Wex's Born to Kvetch, alongside all things summery.

Bashert is a podcast that celebrates the magic of the Jewish calendar; weaving together ritual practice, astrology of the month ahead and doikayt over a cup of tea.

Submit to Bashert's basherts, or just say hi at bshrtpod@gmail.com.

]]>ee546bc6-6c16-4a92-a000-60f6f615ba25Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +010042:27falsefull112121Bashert Episode 10: Tammuz & Cancer Season, Dumuzid and the Summer SolsticeBashert Episode 10: Tammuz & Cancer Season, Dumuzid and the Summer SolsticeTammuz has arrived, carrying cancer season's tides, the summer solstice and the long defiant heat of midsummer. This month Bronya and Keziah discuss Dumuzid, archeological digs and Chrysanthemum competitions.

We've been quiet for the last two New Moons while the cosmos got a little messy behind the scenes. To make it up to you, we're running a Lunar Release Week: this episode is live today, the second missed episode drops on the Full Moon (29 July), and we're back to our regular schedule with new content on the New Moon (12 August).

Bashert is a podcast that celebrates the magic of the Jewish calendar; weaving together ritual practice, astrology of the month ahead and doikayt over a cup of tea.

Submit to Bashert's basherts, or just say hi at bshrtpod@gmail.com.

]]>Tammuz has arrived, carrying cancer season's tides, the summer solstice and the long defiant heat of midsummer. This month Bronya and Keziah discuss Dumuzid, archeological digs and Chrysanthemum competitions.

We've been quiet for the last two New Moons while the cosmos got a little messy behind the scenes. To make it up to you, we're running a Lunar Release Week: this episode is live today, the second missed episode drops on the Full Moon (29 July), and we're back to our regular schedule with new content on the New Moon (12 August).

Bashert is a podcast that celebrates the magic of the Jewish calendar; weaving together ritual practice, astrology of the month ahead and doikayt over a cup of tea.

Submit to Bashert's basherts, or just say hi at bshrtpod@gmail.com.

]]>40d2ec09-398d-4135-b306-2628ff88b491Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:25:00 +010042:20falsefull111111Bashert Special 5786: Robert Cohen on Gen Z, Scorpio Stelliums and finding Jewish joyBashert Special 5786: Robert Cohen on Gen Z, Scorpio Stelliums and finding Jewish joy Join us for our first interview with Leeds' renowned Jewish dissident Robert Cohen, who recently completed his PhD at King’s College London where he was researching Generation Z British Jews in solidarity with Palestinians.

You can hear more from Robert on X @RobertCohen2

]]> Join us for our first interview with Leeds' renowned Jewish dissident Robert Cohen, who recently completed his PhD at King’s College London where he was researching Generation Z British Jews in solidarity with Palestinians.

You can hear more from Robert on X @RobertCohen2

]]>286fb19e-74ec-43f6-923a-54be63da5a16Sun, 31 May 2026 03:00:00 +010059:29falsefull110101Bashert Episode 9: Sivan & Gemini Season and ShavuotBashert Episode 9: Sivan & Gemini Season and ShavuotSivan arrives with revelation and celebration. Put up your flower garlands, smother yourself in schmear and call it a cheesecake. Join Bronya and Keziah to learn about Gemini season in this month's episode.

]]>Sivan arrives with revelation and celebration. Put up your flower garlands, smother yourself in schmear and call it a cheesecake. Join Bronya and Keziah to learn about Gemini season in this month's episode.

]]>3fa7827f-4460-405b-a80b-f1186ca61324Mon, 18 May 2026 15:20:00 +010042:11falsefull1991Bashert Episode 8: Iyar & Taurus Season, the Omer and BeltaneBashert Episode 8: Iyar & Taurus Season, the Omer and BeltaneHiyar! Taurus season is upon us with blooming May flowers, Beltane fires and the stubborn tenacity that Iyar season brings. Count your blessings as Bronya and Keziah learn about the Omer, Oxen and Keziah's menstrual tea recipe.

]]>Hiyar! Taurus season is upon us with blooming May flowers, Beltane fires and the stubborn tenacity that Iyar season brings. Count your blessings as Bronya and Keziah learn about the Omer, Oxen and Keziah's menstrual tea recipe.

]]>461991cf-8a82-4394-baad-f5ed83d45d1aMon, 20 Apr 2026 14:50:00 +010046:04falsefull1881Bashert 5786 Special: Pesach, seder traditions and a lot of chometzBashert 5786 Special: Pesach, seder traditions and a lot of chometzWelcome back to Bashert a Jewish podcast weaving astrology, Jewish ritual and British folklore together each month.

Today, Bronya and Keziah meet to discuss Pesach or Passover happening this year from 1-9 April, blending childhood memories, beetroots raised in the air and a cameo from 2002.

]]>Welcome back to Bashert a Jewish podcast weaving astrology, Jewish ritual and British folklore together each month.

Today, Bronya and Keziah meet to discuss Pesach or Passover happening this year from 1-9 April, blending childhood memories, beetroots raised in the air and a cameo from 2002.

]]>80346099-19d9-4102-93de-3f0a8eb78214Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:20:00 +010034:20falsefull1881Bashert Episode 7: Nissan & Aries Season, Ostara and NowruzBashert Episode 7: Nissan & Aries Season, Ostara and NowruzHappy New Year! Aries and Nissan light a fire under us. Spring has sprung, buds are budding and the King of Months is upon us. Join Bronya and Keziah to learn about the month of Nissan (March 19 - April 16). The new astrological year is born with a shout, join us to learn more about Ostera, Nowruz and The Nasim.

This month's tea blend: yarrow (strengthens resilience), nettle (energising, liver support), Jasmine Green tea (florals for spring), Ginger (warmth), Lemon Verbena.

]]>Happy New Year! Aries and Nissan light a fire under us. Spring has sprung, buds are budding and the King of Months is upon us. Join Bronya and Keziah to learn about the month of Nissan (March 19 - April 16). The new astrological year is born with a shout, join us to learn more about Ostera, Nowruz and The Nasim.

This month's tea blend: yarrow (strengthens resilience), nettle (energising, liver support), Jasmine Green tea (florals for spring), Ginger (warmth), Lemon Verbena.

]]>cef08633-d874-40ad-999d-6d4e91627b95Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +010051:43falsefull1771Bashert Episode 6: Adar & Purim, Carnival and Pisces SeasonBashert Episode 6: Adar & Purim, Carnival and Pisces SeasonIt's Pisces season! Feel all your feelings! Turn the world upside down! Bronya and Keziah meet to learn about the month of Adar (Feb 17 - March 18). Pisces season is the final sign of the astrological calendar, where festivities take place before the growing season begins. Join us to learn more about Purim, Carnival and shrovetide.

This month's tea blend: Sage and Rosemary (mental clarity) with Lemon Balm to support intuition

]]>It's Pisces season! Feel all your feelings! Turn the world upside down! Bronya and Keziah meet to learn about the month of Adar (Feb 17 - March 18). Pisces season is the final sign of the astrological calendar, where festivities take place before the growing season begins. Join us to learn more about Purim, Carnival and shrovetide.

This month's tea blend: Sage and Rosemary (mental clarity) with Lemon Balm to support intuition

]]>35fbd831-35ed-4312-a640-9e892343d344Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:20:00 +010051:04falsefull1661Bashert Episode 5: Shevat & Aquarius Season, Rabbi Burns and Tree PruningBashert Episode 5: Shevat & Aquarius Season, Rabbi Burns and Tree PruningJoin Bronya and Keziah over a warm cup of wassail as they discuss the upcoming month of Shevat and Aquarius season. Listen for discussions on Rav. Burns, moans about Moshe and find out when exactly to prune your soft fruit trees.

Please note that the audio quality on this episode is terrible, please see our back catalogue for musings from the previous Gregorian year and top quality audio for your eardrums.

As always, get in touch with your listener questions and bashert requests at: bshrtpod@gmail.com

Events mentioned on this episode:

Burns Night at Chapel FM

Revenge: After the Levoyah

]]>Join Bronya and Keziah over a warm cup of wassail as they discuss the upcoming month of Shevat and Aquarius season. Listen for discussions on Rav. Burns, moans about Moshe and find out when exactly to prune your soft fruit trees.

Please note that the audio quality on this episode is terrible, please see our back catalogue for musings from the previous Gregorian year and top quality audio for your eardrums.

As always, get in touch with your listener questions and bashert requests at: bshrtpod@gmail.com

Events mentioned on this episode:

Burns Night at Chapel FM

Revenge: After the Levoyah

]]>b367f108-7543-4969-a89b-d748f5637369Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:04:00 +010001:03:05falsefull1551Bashert Episode 4: Tevet & Righteous Capricorn Anger and Winter Solstice RitualBashert Episode 4: Tevet & Righteous Capricorn Anger and Winter Solstice RitualBashert is a podcast that celebrates the magic of the Jewish calendar; weaving together ritual practice, astrology of the month ahead and doikayt over a cup of tea. This month Bronya and Keziah discuss turn to Tevet with righteous anger and solstice celebrations.

Submit to Blume's basherts, or just say hi at bshrtpod@gmail.com

]]>Bashert is a podcast that celebrates the magic of the Jewish calendar; weaving together ritual practice, astrology of the month ahead and doikayt over a cup of tea. This month Bronya and Keziah discuss turn to Tevet with righteous anger and solstice celebrations.

Submit to Blume's basherts, or just say hi at bshrtpod@gmail.com

]]>e41b341f-ca98-44c1-85e3-1bb898228379Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:02:00 +010001:05:58falsefull1441Bashert Episode 3: Kislev & The Month of Dreams (feat. Zoe Aqua)Bashert Episode 3: Kislev & The Month of Dreams (feat. Zoe Aqua)Bashert is a podcast that celebrates the magic of the Jewish calendar; weaving together ritual practice, astrology of the month ahead and doikayt over a cup of tea. This month Bronya and Keziah discuss Kislev - the month of dreams.

Support Zoe Acqua's Crossing a Sea of Stars tour here: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/zoe-aqua-music/campaigns/51a8e4ae-474e-419a-9eb3-a6ad8eb24b5b

Find out more about Zoe's work here: https://www.zoeaqua.com/

Follow Zoe on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoeaqua

Submit to Blume's basherts, or just say hi at bshrtpod@gmail.com

]]>Bashert is a podcast that celebrates the magic of the Jewish calendar; weaving together ritual practice, astrology of the month ahead and doikayt over a cup of tea. This month Bronya and Keziah discuss Kislev - the month of dreams.

Support Zoe Acqua's Crossing a Sea of Stars tour here: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/zoe-aqua-music/campaigns/51a8e4ae-474e-419a-9eb3-a6ad8eb24b5b

Find out more about Zoe's work here: https://www.zoeaqua.com/

Follow Zoe on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoeaqua

Submit to Blume's basherts, or just say hi at bshrtpod@gmail.com

]]>4dd60750-5dc5-4e3d-9787-28d7cae8e045Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:55:00 +010055:10falsefull1331Bashert Episode 2: Cheshvan & Scorpio Season and the Magic of the Jewish CalendarBashert Episode 2: Cheshvan & Scorpio Season and the Magic of the Jewish CalendarBashert is a podcast that celebrates the magic of the Jewish calendar; weaving together ritual practice, astrology of the month ahead and doikayt over a cup of tea. This month is all about Cheshvan and Scorpio season!

Submit to Blume's basherts, or just say hi at bshrtpod@gmail.com

]]>Bashert is a podcast that celebrates the magic of the Jewish calendar; weaving together ritual practice, astrology of the month ahead and doikayt over a cup of tea. This month is all about Cheshvan and Scorpio season!

Submit to Blume's basherts, or just say hi at bshrtpod@gmail.com

]]>2f7a0728-11a2-429e-87db-761d12240a73Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:28:00 +010035:39falsefull1221Bashert Episode 1: Tishrei & Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Libra SeasonBashert Episode 1: Tishrei & Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Libra SeasonTishrei 5786, we discuss Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Succot and the astrological season of Libra ⚖️

]]>Tishrei 5786, we discuss Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Succot and the astrological season of Libra ⚖️

]]>65ee1772-9ca2-49e9-ab3a-6c5cbaacb4f9Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +010059:31falsefull1111