July 5, 2023Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy JewsEpisode 32 - The Mikvahlorian …With Special Guest Ellery WeilJoin us and special guest, Ellery Weil, as we learn the way of the Mandalorian and the uncanny connection to one of Judaism’s ritual practices. While they don’t make their tallit out of beskar the history, culture, and customs we learn about in Season 3 of the Mandalorian help us reflect on our own practices as Jews. Much like Grogu, this podcast means more to us than you will ever know. 00:02:54 Optimal viewing experience00:05:13 Let’s all go to the mikvah00:07:44 An 18th Century Pirate Mikvah00:09:17 Bo Katan’s accidental plunge00:15:00 The dark saber’s transitive property00:15:56 Grogu’s independence! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!00:16:45 Pellaeon-tology00:18:22 Two theories00:22:09 Moff Gideon tried00:23:12 Building Nevarro’s Temple00:27:35 The written and spoken words at the mikvah00:30:35 Some more low-key Judaism00:32:06 The Jewish way00:32:53 The spies00:33:22 Lightsabers into plowshares00:34:21 Night of a thousand tears00:35:21 This last one is way out in left fieldShare this episode with a friend: https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-32-the-mikvahlorianYou can read Ellery’s article on Hey Alma here: https://www.heyalma.com/is-the-mandalorian-lowkey-jewish/ Connect with us online, purchase swag, support us with a donation, and more at www.torahsmash.com.