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• The Story of Passover with Rabbi Selilah [Part 1] 🕊️

  🌍 ✨ Grab your imaginary passports, Culture Kids—because we’re heading to Shalem Preschool to learn about… Passover! ✨🌍 In this heartfelt episode, Asher and Kristen visit Rabbi Selilah at Shalem Preschool to learn about one of the most celebrated Jewish holidays🕊️🍞 👂🏽 Tune in to hear: The incredible story of Moses, Pharaoh, and the parting of the sea 🌊 Why matzah is more than just a cracker 🍪 (hint: it tells a story!) What a seder is and how kids get to play a starring role 🎭 The meaning behind songs, skits, salty water dips—and guacamole?! 🥑🎶 A beautiful reminder that traditions can be both meaningful and fun 💛 🎉 Special shoutouts to Audrey from Queens, NY and Ravid from for inspiring this episode, and to listener LnM135 for the amazing 5-star Apple review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 💡 This episode is all about: Belonging, bravery and remembering important stories passed down from generation to generation. Whether you celebrate Passover or not, we hope this episode helps you reflect on your family’s stories—and how we can all take care of each other. ❤️ 📣 CALL TO ACTION: Know someone who’d love this episode? Send it their way! 📨 Since we don’t have a marketing budget, your shares and support help Culture Kids grow and reach families around the world. 🌎💫 🌟 Support Culture Kids! We’re a small but mighty nonprofit creating inclusive, joyful, and meaningful audio adventures for kids. Want to support our mission or help fund more episodes like this one? 👉 Visit us at: www.culturekidsproductions.org 📧 Email us: [email protected] 💖 Support our work: Share the show, leave a review, or help us find grant/foundation support!

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• Soufflé Adventures: A Fluffy French Treat!

  🎧 Join Asher and Kristen as they travel through time and taste buds in this sweet and PUFFY pastry adventure! Grab your imaginary passports, pack your taste buds, and hop aboard the Culture Train 🚂 because today… we’re diving fork-first into the fluffy, magical world of soufflés! 🍫🍋🧀 In this episode: ✨ We explore the coastline of South Bay, California to search for the perfect soufflé 📚 Travel back in time to 18th-century France to meet legendary pastry chefs 👨‍🍳👒 🥚 Learn why folding egg whites is a science and an art 🎩 Discover how soufflés rose (literally!) to fame in fancy Parisian cafés 🍽️ Find out how soufflés spread worldwide, from New York to Palestine to Mexico! 🤯 Hear about the biggest soufflé ever made (spoiler: it’s HUGE) 🍫 And taste-test a warm chocolate soufflé fresh out of the oven—yum! 😋 A big shoutout to our Culture Kids listener Anya from NYC for suggesting this episode, and to Lucas for his kind 5-star review and Nicaragua request—we’re on it! 🌍💌 📲 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and reach out to us for birthday shoutouts and episode ideas—we LOVE hearing from you! 💛 Love Culture Kids? 🌟 Please leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and drop a comment on Spotify—we’d LOVE to hear from you and feature your shoutouts on a future episode! 💬💛 Visit our website: www.culturekidsproductions.org Follow us on Instagram: @culturekidsproductions for behind-the-scenes fun, updates, and adorable photos from our episodes! 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. 🌙🌸🕊️ Coming up soon: special episodes on Passover, Kimchi and so much more!

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• Let's Go to Cairo, EGYPT to Celebrate Ramadan!

  Hop aboard the Culture Train and join Kristen, Asher, and special guest Ms. Ghena for a magical trip to Cairo, Egypt during the holy month of Ramadan! 🌟 In this episode, we: 🕌 Learn what Ramadan means to Muslims and how it’s celebrated in Egypt 🌇 Discover the beauty of Cairo’s lantern-lit streets during this special month 🍽️ Join Ms. Ghena and her family for iftar, the evening meal that breaks the daily fast 🗣️ Hear about traditions like suhoor, family visits, and tasty Egyptian dishes like molokhia and mashee! 🛍️ Explore colorful Ramadan lanterns and hear the story behind why they light up the streets of Cairo Asher even tries out some Arabic and compares lantern shapes from other cultures—and we learn why Ramadan feels like a beautiful, late-night celebration of community. 🎙️ Special Guest: Ms. Ghena, a university student in Cairo who speaks eight languages and welcomes us into her home for a warm, unforgettable iftar experience. 🎈 For Families: Whether you're observing Ramadan or learning about it for the first time, this episode is a celebration of community, cultural traditions, and connection. Don’t forget to say “Ramadan Mubarak!” to friends and neighbors this month. 🧡 Culture Kids Reminder: No matter where you're from or what traditions you practice, you and your family are welcomed, included, and celebrated for exactly who you are. Every child belongs here at Culture Kids. 🎁 Listener Shoutout: Thank you to Sara Mun and family for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re so happy your little ones love the show. 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! 📝 For birthday shoutouts or just to say hi, email us anytime at [email protected] 📲 Don’t forget to hit subscribe so you never miss an adventure!

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• Exploring Buddhism at Hsi Lai Temple! 🏯

  🌏✨ Pack your imaginary passports because today, we’re off on an adventure to Hsi Lai Temple in California to learn all about Buddhism! In this episode, we meet Venerable Hui Cheng, a Buddhist monk, who takes us on a peaceful journey through the temple. We learn: 🔹 What Buddhism is and how people practice it 🔹 Why monks wear special robes 🔹 What karma means (hint: good deeds bring good things!) 🔹 Why temples are so peaceful 🏯 🔹 A fun story about the Buddha’s journey from a young prince to an enlightened teacher! 👑➡️🧘‍♂️ 🌟 Special shoutouts to our listener friends Fred and Liam who requested this episode! 🙌 Located in Hacienda Heights, California, Hsi Lai Temple is one of the largest Buddhist temples in the Western Hemisphere! It’s a place for meditation, learning, and cultural activities, welcoming visitors from all backgrounds to explore Buddhism and find peace. 📍 Visit Hsi Lai Temple: 🌐 Website: https://www.hsilai.org 📅 Programs & Events: The temple offers meditation classes, youth programs, cultural festivals, and community service projects! 🌸✨ _____________________________________ Please also check out Hsi Lai Temple's original kids' podcast, BODHI LIGHTS!! https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/ _____________________________________ Website: HTTP://culturekidsproductions.org Support: [email protected] Birthday shoutouts and more: Please submit a 5 star rating on Apple! Comments, questions: [email protected] Instagram: @culturekidsproductions

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• A Cheesy, Tasty, Time-Traveling Adventure! 🧀✨

  🎉 A Cheesy Time-Traveling Adventure! 🧀✨ Grab your imaginary passports, Culture Kids! Today, we’re diving fork-first into the creamy, dreamy world of cheesecake! 🏛️🍰 We’re taking a delicious time-traveling journey, from Ancient Greece’s first cheesy honey cakes to the bustling streets of 1800s New York, where cream cheese changed everything! 🚀⏳ Along the way, we’ll discover how cultures around the world shaped this famous dessert, from the rich and dense New York-style cheesecake to the fluffy and jiggly Japanese cheesecake! What’s your favorite dessert? Join us as we explore history, culture, and the sweet stories behind every bite! And remember—you and your family are always valued, welcomed, and celebrated at Culture Kids! ❤️ 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! More pastry adventures (and some very special guests!) coming soon. 🍪🥐🎂

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