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The cafeteria approach to religion isn't only for Catholics

I was talking with a Roman Catholic-raised friend who no longer practices the religion of his youth. At a certain point in the conversation, he snorted about "cafeteria Catholics," which sardonically describes those who adhere to parts of Catholic teachings or practice certain rituals, but dissent from others.

It made me realize I am a "cafeteria Jew."

Which brings me to Kate Mishkin, the creator of a compelling podcast with an enviable pun as its title, "Shofar, So Good."

In her podcast, she engages in thoughtful, gutsy conversations about weighty subjects like prayer, death and forgiveness…

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