Karen sits down with Allegra Benitah, tax lawyer turned Challah baker! Allegra shares her journey to becoming one of Instagram’s most innovative challah bakers - she’s known for her fun shapes and wow flavors (think elderflower, strawberry, and mint challah) - after having grown up in a household where challah only EVER came from the bakery.   Learn what it means for her to share the beauty of Judaism through food on a national platform - and don’t miss her tips for the reluctant challah bakers among us!   You’ll find out: - All about Micaela's Jewish upbringing in Australia   - How she found meaning in Jewish tradition and deepened her spirituality after moving to NYC in her 20s   - The dangers of mechanical Judaism   - What kept her Jewishly grounded during her hectic days in the fashion industry   - Building your own Jewish community   - How an unconventional approach to Shabbat dinner became the cornerstone of her Jewish life   - Overcoming Jewish impostor syndrome and finding your own place in Judaism   - The importance of finding your own connection to Jewish traditions   - Balancing tradition and individuality in Judaism   - Nourishing her children’s Jewish spirituality   - Tapping into Torah wisdom to create a meaningful Jewish home   - Becoming a spiritual anchor in your own life   - The importance of “spiritual home decor”   - Why you should seek out Judaica that sparks joy LINKS:   Micaela’s website http://www.micaelaezra.com    Micaela’s Instagram http://instagram.com/micaela_ezra    AHYIN, Micaela’s Judaica brand https://ahyinjudaica.com   Allegra baking challah alongside her mother, Vanessa Feltz, on ITV’s This Morning https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6176103/This-Morning-viewers-wild-Vanessa-Feltzs-daughter-Allegra.html   Rabbi Simon Jacobson https://www.meaningfullife.com    Smashing Life, my community membership club for Jewish + Jew(ish) women https://smashinglife.club