Ryan Galer: Starting Over Jewishly

In true “wandering Jew” fashion, in this episode I chat with fellow Jerusalemite, film-maker, artist, writer, and now future Jewish educator! From Paris to Estonia to Jerusalem, Ryan has really explored himself in a variety of facets. From teaching himself yiddish to being a French boujee film maker to making all kinds of art, he leaves no stone unturned.

We talk about the importance of going out of your comfort zone and not limiting yourself to being one type of Jew. I hope you enjoy this artsy and whimsical episode.

(0:00-7:38) - Ryan’s windy journey from Paris to Estonia to Jerusalem!

(7:38-10:21) - Jewish upbringing and being a patrilineal Jew

(10:21 -16:15) - Writing Yiddish in the snow

(16:15-21:00) - Ryan’s awakening in Jerusalem + Rebecca’s final college art project

(21:00 -27:00) - Adjusting to Jerusalem life 

(27:00-32:20) - Jewish expression can change and grow 

(32:20 - 40:00) - Tennis metaphor

(40:00 -end) - Final lessons and breakthroughs