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Bina Podcast from Contra Costa Midrasha

Contra Costa Midrasha is a place for Jewish teens to relax, hang out with friends, learn new things and make a difference in a Jewish environment. A supplementary program for Jewish teens in grades 8–12 in Contra Costa County, it meets weekly in Walnut Creek and holds three retreat weekends each year.

Left to right: Yarden Crane, Michael Tejeda and Aviva Feder. (Courtesy Contra Costa Midrasha)
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Young and old discuss conversion in ‘Bina’ podcast’s latest episode

by Bina Podcast from Contra Costa Midrasha June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

The “Bina: A Better Together Podcast,” created by the students and staff of Contra Costa Midrasha and sponsored by J., brings together Jewish teens and elders to ask questions, share […]

Top left to right: Nolan Valdivia, Yarden Crane, Aviva Feder. Bottom: Sheldon Schwartz and Thelma Bronet. (Courtesy Devra C. Aarons/Contra Costa Midrasha)
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New podcast lets kids ask elders the deep questions

by Bina Podcast from Contra Costa Midrasha May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

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