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Ayuni: Voices of our Jewish Grandmothers

Ayuni: Voices of our Jewish Grandmothers

Di: Sarah Sassoon Dalya Arussy Di Veroli Drora Arussy
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 Welcome to Ayuni: Voices of Our Jewish Grandmothers, a podcast celebrating the lived stories of Middle Eastern and North African Jewish women. Ayuni, a term of endearment meaning “my eyes,” passes from grandmother to granddaughter, carrying worlds of memory, longing, and love. In each episode, we step into the hidden rooms of our histories: kitchens and henna nights, women’s songs and prayers, mikveh stories, Rosh Hodesh gatherings, and contemporary conversations about identity, silence, and voice. As we uncover the stories of the women who quietly held our families and communities together, we also make space for yours—because these histories live on when we share them. Sponsor an episode today at https://www.unitytdiversity.com/contact-donations Send us your stories at ayunivoices@gmail.com and be a part of keeping this heritage alive!2025 Jewish Unity Through Diversity Giudaismo Mondiale Spiritualità
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  • Episode 7: We Sing, Thereby We Preserve

    Episode 7: We Sing, Thereby We Preserve
    Jan 29 2026

    January 29, 2026 – 11 Shevat 5786

    Episode Summary

    In this episode we explore the world of women’s songs, often sung in the local Jewish dialect. We delve into the meanings of the words of the songs as well as the significance in the act of women singing. It is an discovery of a rich culture through song.

    Enjoyed this episode?

    Please like, comment, or leave a review on your podcast platform or send us an email at ayunivoices@gmail.com

    Your encouragement helps us carry these ancestral stories into the world — story by story, grandmother by grandmother.

    Share Your Story

    Every family holds a universe of memory.

    If you’ve carried a song, a story, a proverb, a photograph, a silence — we welcome you to share it with us at ayunivoices@gmail.com

    Your voice becomes part of our collective archive.

    Email us at ayunivoices@gmail.com so we can feature your story on a future episode.

    • Become a supporter: Your contribution helps us document what was almost forgotten — and amplify what must be remembered. www.tinyurl.com/JuNiTDiDonate
    • Sponsor an episode: reach out at ayunivoices@gmail.com.

    Thank you to Oshrat Haim for the opening vocals. You can see Oshrat on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQURf3eoiUUD3hMqC4Ey0QA Instagram, Facebook, and Apple Music.

    Stay Connected
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    - YouTube: @JewishUnityDiversity

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    33 min
  • Episode 6: Shabbat, Like Women, Centers the Family

    Episode 6: Shabbat, Like Women, Centers the Family
    Jan 15 2026

    January 15, 2026 – 26 Tevet 5786

    Episode Summary

    In this episode we dive into Shabbat memories from our homes to the homes of our ancestors. We discuss the preparations, scents ant he meaning of this day – then and now.

    Enjoyed this episode?

    Please like, comment, or leave a review on your podcast platform or send us an email at ayunivoices@gmail.com

    Your encouragement helps us carry these ancestral stories into the world — story by story, grandmother by grandmother.

    Share Your Story

    Every family holds a universe of memory.

    If you’ve carried a song, a story, a proverb, a photograph, a silence — we welcome you to share it with us at ayunivoices@gmail.com

    Your voice becomes part of our collective archive.

    Email us at ayunivoices@gmail.com so we can feature your story on a future episode.

    Stay Connected

    - Instagram: @ayuni_voices

    - YouTube: @JewishUnityDiversity

    Support Our Voices

    Ayuni is a labor of heart and heritage.

    - Become a supporter: If you believe in preserving the lived stories of Middle Eastern and North African Jewish women, please consider supporting this work. Your contribution helps us document what was almost forgotten — and amplify what must be remembered.

    - Sponsor an episode: We partner with individuals and organizations who honor storytelling, heritage, and women’s voices. If you’d like to sponsor an episode in memory of a grandmother or in celebration of your family's story, please reach out at ayunivoices@gmail.com.

    Theme music by Oshrat Haim
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    40 min
  • Episode 5: Evil Eye Practices - Finding Control in the Uncontrollable

    Episode 5: Evil Eye Practices - Finding Control in the Uncontrollable
    Jan 8 2026

    January 8, 2026 – 19 Tevet 5786

    In this episode we explore memories of our grandmothers’ evil eye rituals and search for meaning in those practices for today. While Sarah grew up with these rituals close to home, and in her home, Dalya shares that her family’s connection to such practices were only brought to her attention recently. It’s an interesting discussion that takes part in a larger conversation of the meeting of East and West.


    Enjoyed this episode?

    Please like, comment, or leave a review on your podcast platform or send us an email at ayunivoices@gmail.com

    Your encouragement helps us carry these ancestral stories into the world — story by story, grandmother by grandmother.


    Share Your Story

    Every family holds a universe of memory.

    If you’ve carried a song, a story, a proverb, a photograph, a silence — we welcome you to share it with us at ayunivoices@gmail.com

    Your voice becomes part of our collective archive.

    Email us at ayunivoices@gmail.com so we can feature your story on a future episode.


    Stay Connected

    - Instagram: @ayuni_voices

    - YouTube: @JewishUnityDiversity


    Support Our Voices

    Ayuni is a labor of heart and heritage.

    - Become a supporter: If you believe in preserving the lived stories of Middle Eastern and North African Jewish women, please consider supporting this work. Your contribution helps us document what was almost forgotten — and amplify what must be remembered.

    - Sponsor an episode: We partner with individuals and organizations who honor storytelling, heritage, and women’s voices. If you’d like to sponsor an episode in memory of a grandmother or in celebration of your family's story, please reach out at ayunivoices@gmail.com.

    Theme music by Oshrat Haim
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    43 min
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