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Morah to Talk About: Glitter, Groggers & Matzah Crumbs
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Hosted by Sami Halle and featuring the voices of our incredible Morahs — Janice Huritz, Kayla Jackson, and Ashley Aragon — Episode 2 dives straight into the joyful whirlwind of spring holidays, classroom chaos, and the nostalgia that shapes who we are as teachers.
This week, we bounce from Purim to Passover, covering everything from costumes, glitter, and groggers to matzah, crumbs, and the eternal question: What’s the best thing to eat with matzah? (And yes, we absolutely got into a gross‑smell debate — ketchup vs. syrup vs. peanut butter. You’ve been warned.)
We also tackle the real issues:
- The hardest classroom mess to clean: kinetic sand, glitter, or matzah crumbs
- Spring break plans and the countdown to freedom
- The forbidden foods that somehow still make their way into the school
- Flashbacks to our own school days — from reading maps and counting change to today’s navigation apps and credit cards
It’s chaotic, it’s nostalgic, it’s hilarious, and it’s exactly what makes teacher life so special.
Tune in, listen along, and get ready — because there’s always more Morah to talk about.
