Episode 1: Ritual - Ritual

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In this episode, host Katherine Leung shares her journey as a Cantonese-American who converted to Judaism and now raises a family in Northern Vermont. We hear from Breana, Alexa, Kyra, Jeny, Jake, Anna, and Rebecca about how they blend their cultural backgrounds into weddings, baby namings, and holiday celebrations. This episode sets the stage for a season of stories about identity, ritual, and community in an unexpected corner of the country.Ritual was written and hosted by Katherine Leung. It was produced and edited by Katie Reuther. Engineering by Logan Marshall. Special thanks to Rabbi Leah Cohen Tenenbaum for her fact checking support. Theme music “Ilu Finu” – words: Jewish liturgy; melody: Rabbi Miriam Margles; performed by Marom, the JCOGS Band, Stowe, Vermont.Additional music composed by Logan Marshall.

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This episode was published on June 15, 2026.

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In this episode, host Katherine Leung shares her journey as a Cantonese-American who converted to Judaism and now raises a family in Northern Vermont. We hear from Breana, Alexa, Kyra, Jeny, Jake, Anna, and Rebecca about how they blend their...

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