Ari Axelrod: Performer, Teacher, and Cabaret Artist
b'We are so excited to share Ari Axelrod\\u2019s episode with you! In this episode, we chat with Ari about what\\u2019s inspiring him, his amazing dog Leo, and of course Elyssa and Lauren jumped on the dog love train :). We also discuss how Judaism influences his artistry, overcoming obstacles to his Jewish identity in college, and learning to embrace \\u201cbeing a Jew\\u201d vs \\u201cbeing Jewish.\\u201d We also got into some \\u2018real talk\\u201d about the dangers of oversharing on social media about current events such as the Israeli/Palestinian conflict without knowing all the history and the facts. Ari also spoke openly and generously about his recent brain surgery and how that experience led to his discovery of cabaret, or in his words, \\u201cthe art of being yourself on purpose.\\u201d I won\\u2019t give too much away, but he also shares a story that shows how cabaret can literally save lives, and made both of us tear up. Ari is committed to living his life boldly and \\u201cembracing the joy instead of the oy,\\u201d and it\\u2019s impossible not to smile hearing his beautiful voice and passion in this conversation. Happy listening!'