Welcome our new Co-host Zahra Ladak

Melissa Weisz, born and raised a Chasidic Jew welcomes new cohost Zahra Ladak, a Muslim born and raised in the US with deep East African/ Indian roots.  Throughout this season, Melissa and Zahra will discuss the parallels they've discovered in their lives. Expect engaging discussions on the complexities of navigating queerness and religious identity. From the meaning of home to the challenges of living between two worlds, we're here to spark thought-provoking conversations that challenge norms and broaden perspectives. 

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In this season of The Forbidden Apple Podcast, host Melissa Weisz, who was born and raised a Chasidic Jew, is joined by the brilliant Zahra Ladak, a queer Muslim born and raised in the US with deep East African/Indian roots. Together, they explore the intersections of queerness, religion, and culture from their unique perspectives.