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Episode 30 - connecting to Elul and the Yamim Noraim through tefillah - With Yocheved Davidowitz
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Yocheved Davidowitz hosts "A Deeper Conversation" - a podcast that delves into the topic of Tefillah (prayer) and connecting to Hashem (G-d). Yocheved is a teacher and therapist, and she joined me to talk about prayer as a means of connecting with the month of Elul and the Yamim Noraim (high holidays), which ultimately brings us to a closer relatio…
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Avigail Hasson aka @themodestbohemian was born in the Phillipines and came to the US as a young child. Due to various life circumstances, she found herself questioning the meaning of her existence as a young adult, which set on the path to discovery of HaShem and Judaism. Today she is a proud Orthodox Jewish Woman, wife, and mom, who focuses on bea…
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Elul, Teshuva, and Forgiveness with Esti Marcus, LCSW
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What do the "days of awe" mean to you? As children we are taught a rudimentary version of these important Jewish concepts, and as we mature, so does the depth of our understanding of these ideas. Esti Marcus, LCSW and trauma therapist, joins me to discuss the Torah and psychological perspective on the teshuva process, and how it can be applied to a…
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Preparing our kids for a year in Israel - and life! with Dr. Aviva Goldstein
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Dr. Aviva Goldstein is a Jerusalem based family and individual counselor who specializes in counseling gap-year yeshiva and seminary students - however her wisdom is applicable to kids of all ages, and her insight is so valuable to parents of kids at every stage.By kolisha
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A Performing Artist's Journey to Judiasm with Jezliah
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Jezliah grew up as the daughter of a pastor in a Sabbath-observing Christian church in Texas. When she was a teenager, her mom made some discoveries that literally turned their lives around. Jezliah's singing and dancing have always been a major part of her life, and her talents have helped her find her place in the Jewish community which she now c…
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Episode 24 - One year later: A discussion on Racism and Antisemitism with Ilana Ybgi and Yaffy Newman
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One year ago I spoke with Ilana Ybgi, Yaffy Newman, and Batyah Delmoor about their expriences being frum Women of Color. For this episode, Ilana and Yaffy joined me again (Batyah was unable to join due to other obligations), this time to talk about what the past year has been like with racism in the spotlight, along with their experiences with anti…
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Episode 23 Journeying around the world with Noa Levy
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Noa Levy has been travelling the world since she was young, but over the years her journeys have become more adventurous - from walking African Safaris to the Taj Mahal and Malaysia, her incredible experiences and life lessons help form many of her unique life views.By kolisha
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Episode 21 - Advocating for a Healthy Community with Dr. Alisa Minkin
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Dr. Alisa Minkin is a pediatrician who is passionate about advocating for health in the frum community and beyond. She covers a huge range of topics on the JOWMA Preventative Health podcast, and uses innovated methods to educated and inform.By kolisha
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"It's all news to me" - With Bracha Halperin
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These past couple of years, following the news has felt like a roller coaster. Between COVID, the US presidential elections, and most recently the Israel-Gaza conflict, there has been a lot to follow, but the biased coverage and spin that most news outlets engage in can be confusing and frustrating. Bracha Halperin saw the need for unbiased, non-in…
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"Knowledge is Power"- How to advocate for yourself during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum phase, with Chanie Fingerer
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Chanie Fingerer is a Labor and Delivery nurse and Legal Nurse consultant, who is on a mission to educate women about pregnancy, birth, and the post-partum phase, so that they can be their own best advocates as they go through these experiences.By kolisha
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Episode 19 with Rhonda Malkin, professional dancer
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Rhonda Malkin grew up in Southern California and started training as a dancer at four years old, leading to her professional dance career, where she danced at the highest levels in the industry, including the Rockettes. Along the way, she discovered her Jewish roots and became religious. Today, she uses her talents to train professional dancers and…
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Episode 18 - Gila Muskin Block, co-founder of Yesh Tikva
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Gila Muskin Block, co-founder of Yesh Tikva, joins me to talk about the challenges and stigma of infertility, and how her organization is breaking down barriers around the topic of infertility, both for couples who are struggling with infertility, and for community members.By kolisha
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Yael Braun is a Toeness and "Divorce Planner" who helps people in the frum community navigate through the complexities of Beis Din, court cases, and arbitration. She is the only known woman in this role, and she sees herself as a strong advocate for women in going through divorces, going so far as to argue in front of dayanim on behalf of her clien…
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Episode 16- Money management with Chanie Friedman, financial consultant
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Managing your finances as a frum family can be a challenge! Chanie Friedman joins me to talk about how she helps families of all financial means with budgeting and managing their money in smarter ways.By kolisha
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Episode 15 - Breaking Mental Health Stigmas with the co-founders of Project Proactive
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Project Proactive was founded in order to break down stigma surrounding mental health issues in the Jewish community. Shoshana Mehler and Rebecca Shapiro are the two dedicated ladies behind this fantastic and forward-thinking organization, focused on proactive measures to improve mental health.By kolisha
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Episode 14 - Jewish Divorce, agunot, and halachic prenups with Keshet Starr, CEO of Ora
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Keshet Starr, CEO of Ora (Organization for the Resolution of Agunot) joins me to talk about the issues surrounding Jewish divorce, agunot, and the halachic prenup. Ora has been incredibly instrumental in helping both women and men navigate the difficulties of divorce.By kolisha
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Episode 13 - Racism in the Frum Community - with Batyah Delmoor, Yaffy Newman, and Ilana Ygbi
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Is racism an issue in the frum community? I invited three guests to talk about this hot topic. Batyah Delmoor, Yaffy Newman, and Ilana Ygbi all share something in common - they are all frum women of color, but each also has a unique background and perspective. I am so honored that they agreed to join me to share their experiences and opinions.…
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Episode 12 - Shavuos and the Role of the Jewish Woman in Kabalas Hatorah
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So many women struggle when it comes to holidays that seem to focus more on the men than the women (think Shavuos, Purim, and Simchas Torah). What is the role of the Jewish woman when it comes to Kabalas Hatorah? Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt joins me to talk about the role of modern-day Jewish woman on shavous -- and all year long. Avital is a writer…
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Episode 11 - Evaluating Scientific Research During the COVID Pandemic
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Many questions have come up regarding scientific research during the COVID pandemic - Should we follow certain recommendations? Why or Why not? Lots of information is circulating on social media - how do we know who to trust? Temima Oratz, Evidence Based Practice RN joins me to talk about what goes into scientific research, what makes it useful and…
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Episode 10 - How to Identify Red Flags for Domestic Abuse with Avital Levin, LMSW
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Avital Levin, director of education for Shalom Task Force, joins me to talk about domestic abuse - how to recognize abuse, and particularly what to look out for as potential red flags while dating. Shalom Task Force is an organization that provides education to prevent abuse, and resources for those dealing with abuse.…
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Episode 9 - Building a family through adoption and faith with Chavie Bruk
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Chavie Bruk is the incredible mom of five adopted children, each with a story as unique as they are. She shares her perspective on faith and family and strategies for dealing with life's many challenges, all while running Chabad of Bozeman, Montana. What an honor to have Chavie on the show!!By kolisha
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Eliana Fine, medical student and aspiring fertility specialist, joins me to talk about life as a frum wife, mom, medical student, and founder of JOWMA - a professional organization for frum female physicians.By kolisha
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Episode 7 - Coronavirus - how serious is it and what should I be doing? By Dr. Maureen Nemetski, with Dr. Ellie Carmody
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What is the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Where did it come from? What can I do to keep myself and my family safe? Dr. Maureen Nemetski, pediatric emergency physician, speaks with Dr. Ellie Cardmody, infectious disease specialist at NYU. In collaboration with JOWMA Preventative Health Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jYc7PIwjyFTU65DRUNjN3…
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Women helping Women - Ezras Nashim with Hon. Ruchie Frier and Dr. Allen Cherson
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Why is Ezras Nashim, the all-women's volunteer EMS, so controversial? What prompted the start of this organization? Are they as capable as Hatzala or 911 responders? Are people using their services? Hon. Ruchie Freier, director of Ezras Nashim, and Dr. Allen Cherson, medical director, join me to talk about all of this and more.…
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Attachment and Trauma with Esti Marcus, LCSW
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Have you ever wondered why some people more easily have healthy relationships than others? Esti Marcus, LCSW joins me to talk about the vital need for healthy attachment. A fascinating topic for anyone who is a parent, or has ever been a child ;).By kolisha
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Episode 4 - Vaccinations, part 2 with Drs. Alisa Minkin and Maureen Nemetski
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Dr. Alisa Minkin, General Pediatrician, and Dr. Maureen Nemetski, Emergency Medicine Pediatrician, join me to talk about why there is an increase in distrust of healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies, flu season, and of course - the flu vaccine.By kolisha
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Episode 3 - Vaccine science a look back at the measles outbreak with Blimi Marcus RN, APRN, DNP
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Blimi Marcus is the founder of the Vaccine Task Force, a group of Orthodox Jewish healthcare providers whose goal is to provide vaccine education to the frum community and beyond. Blimi and I talk science, halacha, hashkafa, and some of the lesser known effects of the measles outbreak of 2019.By kolisha
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Episode 2 - Jewish Women Talk about Social Media
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Social Media part 2, with Esther Lejbovits, administrator of "Jewish Women Talk About Anything", a Facebook group of over 34,000 Jewish women of a large variety of religious backgrounds.By kolisha
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The Person Behind "The Person Behind the Post" - Social Media with Jenna McKenna
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Jenna McKenna joins me to talk about the benefits and challenges of social media. Jenna runs "Frum Girl Problems", a Facebook group of over 16,000 women.By kolisha
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