In this episode Herb is joined by Dr. Lissa Skitolsky PhD. Dr Skitolsky unpacks the deep roots between Judaism and the sacred herb—from ancient texts to modern rituals. We explore rabbinical debates, diaspora influence on cultivation, and how legalization is reshaping Jewish practices in Israel, Canada, and the U.S. A powerful conversation on healing, identity, and the spiritual side of cannabis.As refered to in the podcast, you can read more about  the UCLA LAbor - The State of the California Cannabis Workforce report <a href="https://labor.ucla.edu/publications/high-stakes-the-state-of-the-california-cannabis-workforce/">here</a>.  Joint Session: Diverse Voices in NYS Cannabis is produced by Herb Barbot, with executive production and marketing by Simlev. Please contact us at herb.jointsession@gmail.com if you have any questions or comments, including topics to cover. Follow the show on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jointsession.pod/">jointsession.pod</a>, on BlueSky at @jointsessionpod.bsky.social and on LinkedIn at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/joint-session-podcast/">Joint Session Podcast.</a>  If you enjoy the show, leave us a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. It helps new listeners find the show.

Roots & Rituals: Judaism and Cannabis