Heidi Silverstone and Shayna Maydele: The Instagram Famous "Jewish" Pup

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   Join us for a heartwarming episode of the Mazel Pups Podcast as we welcome Heidi Silverstone and her adorable Instagram-famous Coton de Tulear, Shayna Maydele. Shayna Maydele (who is the January “calendar girl” for Mazel Pups and PrintArtKids’ Positively Jewish 2025 Calendar) has a fluffy coat and calm demeanor that make her the perfect ambassador for blending Jewish traditions with delightful doggy snapshots. 
Discover the charming tale of how Shayna Maydele came into Heidi's family and how she got the name Shayna Maydele (“beautiful girl” in Yiddish). And learn how Heidi’s using Instagram as a simple way to share pictures of her new puppy with friends and family turned into a vibrant community celebrating Jewish customs and the whimsical life of Shayna Maydele. Hear about the amusing encounters that happen on the streets of New York City resulting from Shayna Maydele's fame.
Heidi also offers practical advice on taking pictures of dogs for social media, managing a popular Instagram account and the joys of engaging with the online community.
Don't miss the moving reflections and humorous anecdotes that make this episode a delightful listen for dog lovers and those interested in Jewish culture alike.

You can follow Shayna Maydele on Instagram @shayna.maydele.the.coton

You can purchase the Pawsitively Jewish 2025 Calendar at PrintArtKids.com/Calendars

And Shayna Maydele is the only non-human in the “Humans of Judaism” book. The book is being released in October 2024. For information: https://humansofjudaism.com/book

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And the PAWSITIVELY JEWISH 2025 CALENDAR, which features super-cute dogs dressed up for & celebrating Jewish holidays, and includes Jewish & Israeli holidays, dog holidays & national US & Canadian holidays, is now for sale at www.PrintArtKids.com/Calendars. A portion of the proceeds from the calendar will go to the Israel Guide Dog Center. Check out this awesome calendar and get one for yourself - and they make great gifts for friends and family, while helping to support an awesome cause.

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Thanks for listening!
Rabbi Robyn