Be careful, it's our Fermented Episode!

On the ninth episode of the Chai There! Podcast, hosts Addison Borhaven and David Sklar are joined by the Creator of Picklefest Canada, Adin Wener.

That's right, we didn't misspeak, Picklefest Canada!

Picklest, a celebration of all things fermented is on it's way to Calgary and Edmonton, so we thought we better talk to Adin, and find out exactly what Picklefest is all about!

Adin give us the low-down, he keeps it sweet, crunchy, kosher, and briney! Adin and David discuss why pickles are so important, and what makes Picklefest such a hit! Everyone has a pickle story, and trust us, you are going to want to hear Adin's!

David and the Chai There! team are going to be at Picklefest! If you see them come say hi, and make sure you let them know what your favourite type of pickle is!

For tickets visit https://picklefestcanada.com/

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For the news, visit Alberta Jewish News at https://albertajewishnews.com/

Chai There!

On the eighth episode of the Chai There! Podcast, hosts Addison Borhaven and David Sklar are joined by Producer, Performer, Musician, and Doctor of Anthropology, Noam Osband.

Noam’s stage show, Circumscribed: A True Tall Tale of One Father, Two Sons, and Thousands of Foreskins is making its Canadian debut at the 2026 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival August 14-22.

Noam gives us a rundown of what to expect at his colorfully named show, but more than that, he discusses his unique Jewish up-brining, being the son of a Mohel, and lessons that Fatherhood has taught him, as a son and a Father.

It is a heartwarming conversation; we dare you not to kvell!

For more information on Noam visit: https://www.noamosband.com/

For more information on Circumscribed and to buy tickets visit: https://tickets.fringetheatre.ca/event/601:7595/

Noam is also performing in the show Brother Love’s Good Time Gospel Hour. For more information and tickets visit: https://tickets.fringetheatre.ca/event/601:7562/

For more Chai There! visit our site at https://chaithere.ca/

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For the news, visit Alberta Jewish News at https://albertajewishnews.com/

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On the seventh episode of the Chai There! Podcast, hosts Addison Borhaven and David Sklar tee up a great conversation between Chai There! Editor-in-Chief Dan Moser and Edmonton born musician Michael Felber.

Dan and Mike discuss his Jewish life in Edmonton, from Talmud Torah to Camp BB, to moving to Montreal, and focusing on music.

Over the years Mike has played in a number of groups and collaborated with musicians such as Yiddish Folk Legend Ethel Raim, Canadian rapper and producer Josh "Socalled" Dolgin, Inuit Artist Beatrice Deer, and Canadian indie folk singer-songwriter Leif Vollebekk, who Mike will be performing with at the 2026 Edmonton Folk Music Festival.

https://www.arts.gov/honors/heritage/ethel-raim

https://socalledmusic.com/

https://www.beatricedeerband.com/

https://www.leifvollebekk.com/

https://edmontonfolkfest.org/festival-info/performers-2/#/artist/leif-vollebekk

The following music is included in this episode with the artists permission:

"Gephilte Gekumen" - Gephilte

"Yeah You're Right" - Gephilte

"7 Menchn String Session" - Ethel Rain and the Socalled Band

"Aukkauti" - Beatrice Deer

"Hot Tears" - Leif Vollebekk

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Chai There!