The Chai Tea Vol. 14

Shavua Tov everyone!

It’s been a minute, and I am the first to acknowledge and admit that. I have to be honest, there are a lot of weeks that go by and I simply feel like maybe I shouldn’t be sharing here….or like what I am sharing isn’t aligning with what’s going on in the world.

But this week I had an epiphany…and I guess this is something I’ve known all along, but I had to tell myself that it was ok. I went back to why I started this newsletter to begin with: To lift up, to support, to bring our community together.

And so I realized, that no matter what’s going on in this world—-no matter how good, or how bad, this newsletter needs to be put out into the world. To lift up, to support and to bring our community together.

Over the next few weeks you’re going to see some awesome changes and improvements around here. We’ll be setting up our first Zoom, you’ll have access to even more discounts, and we’ll be sharing even more Jewish businesses and brands that you should support. We’re also going to start sharing as many events as we can from within our community.

If you have an event you want us to share, We’ If you have a business we should meet, please pass them this form to fill out.  

Just a quick reminder as you read through this week’s issue. My ask of you when it comes to what I share here is VERY SIMPLE:

FOLLOW THEM, SHARE THEM WITH YOUR FRIENDS + COMMUNITY, or BUY FROM THEM.

Show them the love.

If you like what you see here, share this newsletter with your friends, encourage them to subscribe too! We’re better together…and the larger our community around here, the bigger the difference we can make.

Questions or comments—-feel free to hit reply and let me know. It’s my goal to continue to highlight Jewish-owned businesses and I would love for you to share your favorites with me too!

We’re back and we’re ready to put some good back into the world. Are you?

The tea’s been brewing for far too long…and now I’m ready to spill.

See you next week.

Same time, same place.

XX,

Lindsay Pinchuk, Founder of The Chai Tea

UPCOMING EVENTS, EXHIBITS AND MORE…

1. FEBRUARY 20TH: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Tucson Talks End Jew Hatred This event is open to the Arizona community, and is an incredible opportunity to engage with elected officials on the state of Jew-hatred in Arizona. INFO AND REGISTRATION

2. FEBRUARY 24TH: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Screening of October H8TE, presented by End Jew Hatred This should be required viewing for everyone as this documentary dives into the growing epidemic of antisemitism on campus and across the country. INFO AND REGISTRATION HERE

3. FEBRUARY 25th: HEAR FROM AN OCTOBER 7TH SURVIVOR, LONG GROVE, IL Join the Chicago Jewish Alliance for this important conversation. INFO AND REGISTRATION

4. MARCH 3rd-4th: THE ADL’S NEVER IS NOW SUMMIT in NYC Join the ADL for the World’s Largest Summit on Antisemitism and Hate. Two days of speakers, panels, information and incredibly motivating conversations to help you stand up in the face of antisemitism. INFO AND REGISTRATION

5. MARCH 18th: ACCIDENTAL ACTIVIST, IT’S NEVER WRONG TO DO WHAT’S RIGHT. Join Lindsay Pinchuk and the Federation of Louisville, KY for an evening in conversation with their Women’s Philanthropy division. INFO AND REGISTRATION

CHECK OUT THESE AWESOME JEWISH-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES

If you’re a premium subscriber, subscribing to the work that we do here, we’re supporting you too! Make sure you login below to grab the discounts from many of these amazing businesses.

6. Noosh Kneads: After nearly 13 years in traditional finance, Lauren pivoted to explore new ventures, but the pandemic led her to rediscover baking, especially challah. Rooted in her Persian Jewish heritage, she values family, hospitality, and bringing loved ones together. What began as a personal joy during quarantine turned into a business when friends started requesting her challah. She experiments with new flavors each week, and through Noosh Charitable Kneads, donates to a different nonprofit each month. Noosh Kneads prides itself on using organic, high-quality ingredients. Like the braids of the challah symbolize, Noosh Kneads embodies tradition, love, peace, and unity, creating meaningful connections through their bread. FOLLOW, SHARE and BUY

7. Pandaste Yoga: I introduce yoga in a developmentally appropriate way to young children through songs, poses, activities, stories, and relaxation. Classes are geared towards caregivers and their babies or toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary students. FOLLOW, SHARE and BUY

8. Best Buy Neon Signs: Sells neon signs to brighten people’s businesses, events and homes FOLLOW, SHARE and BUY

9. Pure Sugar Gems: A jewelry designer, curator, collector, and seller hoping to bring awareness to the rise in antisemitism globally with their LOVE star FOLLOW, SHARE and BUY

10. Susan Alexandra: Susan Alexandra creates joyful, colorful vibrant products that elevate the mundane to fabulous. FOLLOW, SHARE and BUY

11. Testament Beauty: Testament Beauty is a clean skincare line inspired by the natural bounty of herbs, fruits, and other botanicals hailing from the Mediterranean. They call it the Mediterranean Diet for your face! FOLLOW, SHARE and BUY

12. Adara Rituals: Adara creates modern, heirloom-quality Jewish decor and ritual items designed to make Jewish culture, spirituality, and traditions accessible, meaningful, and beautiful for everyday life. Through thoughtful design and ethical craftsmanship, Adara invites individuals and families to deepen their connection to Jewish joy through inspired spiritual decor. FOLLOW, SHARE and BUY 

13. Shonna Drew Fine Art: Shonna’s mission is to inspire connection and beauty through her art. Some of her paintings become part of her “wearable art” collection, allowing people to carry meaningful art with them wherever they go. After October 7, her mission deepened: to preserve humanity and amplify the call for unity, remembrance, and resilience through her artwork. FOLLOW, SHARE and BUY

14. Ollu: makes glasses and spreads happiness! At Ollu, they create premium quality, retro-inspired eyewear made from bio-based materials. FOLLOW, SHARE and BUY

15. House of 29: believes in celebrating life’s special moments every day and offer one-on-one styling services in a diverse range of products for rule breakers, and treasure hunters at their brick-and-mortar store. They carry a unique collection of boundary-pushing designers across fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, clothing, shoes, home, and accessories in-store and online, aiming to help you step out of your comfort zone and find that perfect piece you’ve been searching for. FOLLOW, SHARE and BUY

WHAT I’M LISTENING TO NOW…Here are some podcasts, some recent, some a bit older, that are must-listens. Click on them and save them to your podcast app.

16. Jonah Platt’s Being Jewish LIVE with Hollywood Stars, Ginnifer Goodwin, Marlee Matlin and Josh Gad: Hollywood has been pretty quiet in the face of antisemitisim, but these three stars have been loud and proud. This episode is a MUST LISTEN. Please make sure that you follow Jonah, Josh, Ginnifer, and Marlee and show them some love. And make sure that you FOLLOW Being Jewish so that you never miss an episode. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE HERE

17. Honestly with Bari Weiss, The Silence of the Feminists: This isn’t a new episode, BUT, I just got around to listening to it…and truly, every woman in the world should add this to their playlists. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE HERE

18. Dear FoundHer… It’s Never Wrong to Do What’s Right, How to Speak Up When You Own a Business: Last week I shared my thoughts about speaking up and speaking out when you’re a business owner—-how to do it and the right way to do it. This info doesn’t just apply to antisemitism, it applies to any tough topic. Every business owner can benefit from this episode. LISTEN HERE

Every month The Chai Tea gives 18% of new premium subscription revenue to our Tikkun Olam Spotlight as our own contribution to put some good back into the world. Join us in giving back this month and every month…it costs less than a cup of coffee (or tea…).

In February and March we’re going to split our give back between The Lawfare Project and End Jew Hatred. Coming up on my podcast, Dear FoundHer… you’re going to hear from Brooke Goldstein, Founder of BOTH The Lawfare Project and End Jew Hatred.

BOTH of these organizations are crucial in the fight against antisemitism. End Jew Hatred is a grassroots movement centering on Jewish liberation from all forms of oppression and discrimination. The Lawfare Project provides pro bono legal services to protect the civil and human rights of the Jewish people worldwide.

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