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Ashamed to Admit

Ashamed to Admit

By: The Jewish Independent
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It's everything you didn't get in Jewish Studies class and a lot you probably didn't know you needed.


Ashamed to Admit is the podcast for anyone who's ever nodded along in a conversation about Jewish history, culture, or current events while internally panicking.


Hosted by comedians Tami Sussman and Shoshana Gottlieb, each episode breaks down the big, chewy, occasionally ridiculous questions of Jewish life, identity and community, with warmth, wit, and zero judgment.


From ancient texts to antisemitism to whether you can use a vibrator on Shabbat, nothing is off limits.


Funny, irreverent, and genuinely educational. You don't have to be Jewish to love it. But it helps to have a sense of humour.





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Episodes
  • Moshiach Now! Who or what is the Jewish Messiah?

    Moshiach Now! Who or what is the Jewish Messiah?
    Jun 9 2026

    Who or what is the Jewish Messiah (aka. Moshiach). In this episode, Shoshana & Tami unpack the concept and make contemporary suggestions. Plus, someone is Jewish Facebook group doesn't want to see their colorectal surgeon at school pick-up.

    Moshiach Moshiach Moshiach ayayayayayyy

    You can watch this episode on YouTube

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    Follow Tami and Shoshana on Instagram : @tami_sussman_bits & @jewishmemesonly
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    This episode was filmed and edited by Alleyway Productions
    The vocalist in the theme song is Sara Yael @iamsarayael
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    30 mins
  • Being Jewish and Polyamorous - What does Judaism say about Ethical Non Monogamy?

    Being Jewish and Polyamorous - What does Judaism say about Ethical Non Monogamy?
    Jun 1 2026

    What does Judaism say about polyamory/polygamy/ethical non monogamy / being monogamish / opening other people’s mail? Does your local synagogue have a swingers club?

    We’re spilling tea on this week’s ep of ATA. Plus a mother in a jewish facebook group is auditioning farm animals for her baby’s third birthday party.

    You can watch this episode on YouTube

    This episode was filmed and edited by Alleyway Productions

    Subscribe to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.au

    Follow Tami and Shoshana on Instagram : @tami_sussman_bits & @jewishmemesonly

    X: TJI_au

    Facebook: TheJewishIndependentAU

    Instagram: thejewishindependent

    LinkedIn: the-jewish-independent


    The vocalist in the theme song is Sara Yael @iamsarayael
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    31 mins
  • What languages do Jewish people speak?

    What languages do Jewish people speak?
    May 25 2026

    Are you Ashamed to Admit that you thought Jewish people only spoke Hebrew, Yiddish & Ladino? Are you obsessed with Duolingo? Have you always wanted to know a judeo-arabic word for ‘hot and bothered’ ? then this episode is for you!

    Special thanks to Elana Benjamin and the folks at JBOD.

    You can watch this episode on YouTube

    This episode was filmed and edited by Alleyway Productions

    Subscribe to The Jewish Independent's bi-weekly newsletter: jewishindependent.com.au

    Follow Tami and Shoshana on Instagram : @tami_sussman_bits & @jewishmemesonly

    X: TJI_au

    Facebook: TheJewishIndependentAU

    Instagram: thejewishindependent

    LinkedIn: the-jewish-independent


    The vocalist in the theme song is Sara Yael @iamsarayael
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    41 mins
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