Miriam Anzovin

Happy Hobbit day to those who observe!
The formative moment for me at the age of 4: "Begone, foul dwimmerlaik, lord of carrion!
Leave the dead in peace!"
A cold voice answered: 'Come not between the Nazgûl and his prey! Or he will not slay thee in thy turn. He will bear thee away to the houses of lamentation, beyond all darkness, where thy flesh shall be devoured, and thy shrivelled mind be left naked to the Lidless Eye."
A sword rang as it was drawn. "Do what you will; but I will hinder it, if I may."
"Hinder me? Thou fool. No living man may hinder me!"
Then Merry heard of all sounds in that hour the strangest. It seemed that Dernhelm laughed, and the clear voice was like the ring of steel. "But no living man am I!”
It was Eowyn’s laughter, in the face of pure malice and hate, that forever shaped my life thereafter.

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Miriam Anzovin

Shalom friends! An update from Harvard about tomorrow’s “Strange Tales/Sacred Texts” event: Due to security protocol at Harvard Law School, those without Harvard ID cards who wish to attend in person should rsvp to skahn@law.harvard.edu.
Seating is first come first served and there will be a list of names at the door
Kosher Lunch reserved for Harvard students. 
Zoom attendance open to all: 
harvard.zoom.us/j/96942783369

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Miriam Anzovin

BYE 5786! SHALOM 5787! SHANA TOVA U’METUKA, FRIENDS! 🍎🍯 see you in the new year!!!!

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Miriam Anzovin

Shalom friends! SURPRISE! We are going to Harvard Law School!!! (Well okay we are doing a CONVERSATION at Harvard Law School, with the incredible, brilliant Noah Feldman. 🤯) Join in person or via zoom on Sept 15 at 12:15!! harvard.zoom.us/j/96942783369

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Miriam Anzovin

Shalom friends,
I will be on a break from filming (but not on working on things behind the scenes, because lol I never do that) until the end of August. I look forward to returning with new Daf and High Holiday videos for you, plus a few other things I’m cooking up 😉
Have a lovely two weeks, everyone, and KEEP LEARNING!
Shabbat Shalom,
-Miriam

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Miriam Anzovin

Shalom, friends! Please join me and Kavod v'Nichum for "Let’s Meet (the Angel of) Death: Talmudic Tales for Elul"
Elul invites us to reflect on mortality and prepare for the High Holy Days. So I'll be taking you on an exploration of Talmudic stories in which Death appears, not simply as an idea, but as a vivid and surprisingly relatable character. Through Jewish text, thoughtful discussion, sharp humor, and joyful irreverence, we’ll consider what these ancient narratives reveal about death, our own lives, and the choices we make while we can. Designed for those involved in Chevra Kadisha, end-of-life work, and sacred care—as well as anyone curious about these timeless questions—this interactive workshop welcomes participants of all backgrounds, with no prior Talmud study required.
Date & Time: Monday, August 17th, 2026
7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Eastern / 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Pacific
bit.ly/talmudictalesforelul

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Miriam Anzovin

Shalom friends!
I used to watch the Marx Brothers with my father of blessed memory. And now I discover that in an upcoming course at Brandeis, "America and Its Jews at 250," one of the sessions is called "Jews in American Popular Culture: Marx Brothers to Miriam Anzovin." I am very emotional 😭

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Miriam Anzovin

Shalom, friends. Tonight begins #TishaBav, the day of utmost soul-deep agony and grief in the Jewish calendar. We read Eicha, called “the Book of Lamentations,” (or “How?”) a poetic Megillah of profound beauty and horror, that speaks to both the collective nightmare and despair of the destructions of Jerusalem and brutality of exile in the 6th century BCE, and yet also whispers to our hearts about our own individual lived traumas, and the misery forced upon so many people in the world today, in our modern world. It is a Megillah that should be experienced in full, which is why I will never adapt it. I encourage you to read it, or hear it in community. If you are observing Tisha B’Av, I wish you a meaningful fast, and a transformative day of contemplation and reflection. 🖤

www.sefaria.org/Lamentations

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Miriam Anzovin

Ah, that unique experience of being unable to come down to the door and sign for a package because you are in full angel of death makeup/attire and it’s too early to pretend this is a Halloween thing, but it’s also nearly impossible to explain your job 😩😂💀 #JewishLoreReactions

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Miriam Anzovin

Shalom, friends! Elijah the Prophet's Dor l’door dash delivery ravens are here to remind you that everyone who donates before the #DafReactions campaign ends tonight will be entered in a signed merch raffle, including this new design based on Chullin 5! (Will it be brought by ravens to you? Maybe!) Donation link: www.miriamanzovin.com/donate
Merch link so you can see all the options: www.redbubble.com/people/DafReactions/explore?asc=…

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