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Send us a textThe Judgement of Yoyo Gold by Isaac BlumYoyo feels lost for the first time in her life. Up until now, she has known exactly who she is - the sister who keeps the house running and a daughter to the Rabbi in her community. Which can come with a lot of pressure, but she has always been able to handle it. She has never questioned why she does what she does, or the rules that her Jewish Orthodox community follows. Until her best friend Esti, is sent away for breaking some of those rules. And Yoyo begins to realize that even though Esti is not the only one who has broken rules, she seems to be the communities scapegoat. Yoyo decides she wants to call attention to the hypocrisy in her community, but how? Recommended for grades 8 and up. 

A Christmas Story's appeal as a film goes way beyond nostalgia. 40 years after the movie's original release, it gained a brand new fan, someone who proved what the long-time fans already knew: the film is timeless. Our guest Leah didn't grow up with this movie or any Christmas movies, for that matter - she grew up in a devoutly religious household that did not celebrate Christmas. Through working as a nanny and caretaker and pursuing a love of vocal performance, her eyes were opened to a whole new world. Listen in to hear her open up about her past and share the incredible series of events that led her to be on the show today - including her performance for the VIPs of the 40th Anniversary Event!SummaryLeah, a guest on the podcast, shares her unique journey of going from not celebrating Christmas to being connected with the movie A Christmas Story. Growing up in a Jewish Orthodox household, Leah didn't watch Christmas movies or celebrate the holiday. However, as an adult, she began incorporating Christmas traditions into her life while still maintaining her Jewish faith. She talks about her experience performing at a Christmas party for the cast of A Christmas Story and how it has impacted her. Leah also discusses her love for the movie and how she relates to the characters and themes. She emphasizes the importance of self-love and self-care and encourages others to be open-minded and open-hearted. Leah's story highlights the universal appeal of A Christmas Story and how it can bring people together, regardless of their background or traditions.TakeawaysLeah's journey of going from not celebrating Christmas to embracing the holiday and the movie A Christmas Story highlights the power of personal growth and the ability to incorporate new traditions while still honoring one's faith and background.The universal themes and relatable characters in A Christmas Story make it a film that can resonate with people from all walks of life, transcending cultural boundaries.Self-love and self-care are essential in finding inner peace and being able to navigate family dynamics and holiday celebrations with grace and understanding.Being open-minded and open-hearted allows for greater connection and understanding between people of different backgrounds and traditions.A Christmas Story serves as a reminder of the importance of family, childhood dreams, and the joy of celebration, bringing people together and creating lasting memories.Sound Bites"I never saw it, maybe because of A Christmas Story, the title, it maybe threw off my very religious dad.""I'm still very much Jewish, always going to be because my mom is, I'm very respectful towards the holiday and my family and I observe Hanukkah and I still observe all of the Jewish holidays.""It's hard because like everybody gets older, have their own families, they move. So it was like really nice to, it's really nice to have holidays together and I miss it."Chapters00:00Leah's Journey: From Not Celebrating to Embracing15:03Balancing Jewish Faith and Embracing Christmas19:28Missing the Togetherness of Family Holidays25:12Finding Self-Love and Self-Care in Traditions30:57Being Open-Minded and Open-Hearted37:26A Message of Openness and Acceptance

Hey guys, welcome to Adulting with Autism, the podcast where we dive into the rollercoaster of adulthood through a neurodiverse lens. I'm April Ratchford, your friendly occupational therapist mom, proudly on the spectrum and raising an amazing young adult son with autism. Join us as we share stories, tips, and laughs, offering a supportive space for anyone navigating life's twists and turns. Grab your drink of choice, no judgment, and let's embark on this journey together. This is Adulting with Autism. Hey guys, hey, happy Wednesday. So glad you can make this podcast a song for you. It's called Friends. How many of us have them? Friends, ones we can depend on. Friends. Listen, you better be loving this song because it took me ages to get it right. And I used to sing that song all the time. If you don't know it, shame on your parents. And my cat, Peter, he's agreeing with me. He has all the opinions. Beats me into my next step. So I have Coach Lee Hopkins here, who is an expert on friendships. Let's be real. You guys are out of high school. And making friends outside of high school is rather difficult because if you're not going to college and you're not working yet, how else are you guys making friends? And don't say the internet. That doesn't help. Because really, human beings are social creatures and you need to learn to do it face to face. We are not made to be looking at a little screen. That's a great beginning, don't get me wrong. And that's how a lot of you guys interact in the beginning. And I'm not faulting you for that. Not faulting you at all. But you have to get used to interacting with other people. And it's a healthy thing. And Coach Lee here can help you. So he actually struggled with making friends himself because he was trying to find that perfect friend group. And we all struggled at one point of trying to find that perfect friend group. And he often felt isolated and alone. And it wasn't until he discovered the power of vulnerability that he began to break through the barriers that had held him back for so long. He learned that by speaking from the heart and being true to himself, he could have meaningful conversations that led to lasting friendships with other people. And now he's passionate about helping other people do the same. So he helps people struggling to connect with co-workers, colleagues, friends, and family members to communicate in a way that feels authentic and true to who they are. So it's not just you guys. It can be anybody who wants an authentic friendship, even your parents or your caregivers. Because think about it. They've been helping you so much that they've lost friends along the way. And you guys have to learn that your parents just aren't your parents. Your parents were people prior to being your parents or caregivers. They had things, and I'm guilty of it too, that I generally forgot who my parents were prior to having me. We all do. We all forget who our parents were before they had us. And it's a thing. It's all a kid thing. We all forget at one point that they all had lives before we entered the picture. It's no big deal. You got to remember, your parents solely made you their focus to help you become the best version of you they could be. And along the way, they gave up things they wanted to do. Having friend groups and, and don't feel bad about it. They did this voluntarily and sometimes, you know, friends sometimes grow apart and sometimes that's okay. And sometimes they come back in your life. I had a best friend in elementary school. Oh, she, Deborah, my best friend. We were like lit. And she went to another school in third grade. And just because life just happened, she went to a traditional Jewish Orthodox school. I continued on with traditional school because my parents were like, absolutely not. You're not going to Jewish. They weren't having it because I tried. And we reconnected during COVID. Friendships ebb and flow. People come in your life and they go out of your life. And that's just how friendships are. They're fluid. So give a listen to Coach Lee and he's got some great ideas that can help you, especially if you guys are now entering the workforce for the first time. And those of you that are prepping for college, also think about it. He has some great ideas. So welcome my guest, Coach Lee. As we wrap up another awesome episode of Adulting with Autism, just remember, we're all in this together. Keep being your amazing selves, celebrating wins big and small, and facing whatever life throws your way with a smile. Thanks for tuning in. And until next time, stay awesome and keep shining bright. Oh, and if you want to help our podcast grow, don't forget to share it with your friends. Leave us a review and hit that subscribe button. 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Author Rossi talks about her new memoir “The Punk Rock Queen of the Jews” with  Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™. “The Punk Rock Queen of the Jews” is published by She Writes Press and filled with fabulous rich characters, hilarious dialogue taking the reader on a ride into a secretive oppressive Jewish Orthodox world and beyond to be released on April 23rd. Rossi grew up in New Jersey where she was expected to just marry a nice Jewish boy and to be a good kosher Jewish girl but by the age of 16 the rebellious Rossi was more interested in exploring the punk rock scene of the 80's and her sexuality. Then her adventure seeking days came to a screeching halt when her parents kidnapped her and dumped her with a Hasidic rabbi known for reforming wayward Jewish girls in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Rossi was forced to relinquish her pink hair and Sex Pistols T-shirt for maxi skirts and long-sleeved blouses in this repressive, misogynistic culture straight out of the nineteenth century where she endured not only bone-crushing boredom but also outright abuse and violence. Fortunately Rossi knew there was a better future for her as she broke free from her oppressors and made her way to NYC where she thrived. Beginning as a bartender the opportunity arose in the catering industry as she talked her way into any cooking job she could get. Rossi a self-taught chef and self-made entrepreneur ended up launching The Raging Skillet one of the most sought-after catering companies in NYC that Zagat dubbed as “the wildest thing this side of the Mason-Dixon Line”. We talked to Rossi about her inspiration for writing “The Punk Rock Queen of the Jews” and her spin on our LGBTQ issues.  Rossi is the catering director, owner and executive chef of The Raging Skillet for over three decades. She has earned a reputation as the go-to company for out-of-the-box catering and weddings. The Raging Skillet has been voted one of New York's Top Five Wedding Caterers by The Knot from 2009 through 2023. Her first memoir, “The Raging Skillet: The True Life Story of Chef Rossi” was published by The Feminist Press in 2015 and turned into a stage production “Raging Skillet” by playwright Jacques Lamarre that toured nationally. Currently Rossi has written two full-length plays, a number of one-act comedies, a one-woman stage adaptation of Queen of the Jews and numerous screenplays.        For More Info… LISTEN: 600+ LGBTQ Chats @OUTTAKE VOICES

Jacob Kornbluh is the senior political reporter for the Forward. Kornbluh, a member of the Hasidic community in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, covers politics with a Jewish angle and regularly interviews government officials, political commentators and security experts on issues that matter to the broader Jewish American community. He previously worked as a national politics reporter for Jewish Insider, covered the 2013 NYC mayoral race for the Yeshiva World News, and was featured by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency as one of the top Jews to follow on Twitter. In this episode, we discuss his unique role in Jewish/Orthodox world reporting and some of the seminal issues he has covered, including the Orthodox world's political views, reactions to coronavirus restrictions, secular education mandates in yeshivas, and more. ----- The Nishma Research Pesach Survey! And now, for something completely different: we're undertaking a timely broad survey dealing with Pesach … the first such survey ever conducted. If you would like to participate in the survey, it will be online through April 9, at: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7774034/The-First-Ever-Pesach-Survey. Results will be available before Pesach at http://nishmaresearch.com/social-research.html.

We offer you what has been offered to us...a steaming pile of "meh." Originally, Chris was really into this film mostly b/c of the Jewish Orthodox lore of a child-stealing demon, but the story slowly deflated like a sad, old balloon about halfway through. It had a lot of potential that sadly it didn't capitalize on. Don't get TJ started on the lazy CGI monster. Oof!

Malky Berkowitz wants a divorce. But the 29-year-old Orthodox woman, who lives in Kiryas Joel, north of New York City, can't get a _get—_a Jewish Orthodox divorce—because her husband won't allow it, even after four years of Berkowitz fighting for one. Her case is just one of many taken up by Adina Sash, a feminist Orthodox activist in Brooklyn who posts online as @FlatbushGirl. But as Sash kept posting about Berkowitz, she found Berkowitz's story resonated more strongly with her audience than others. As time passed, and Berkowitz remained an agunah—_a "chained woman" whose husband denies her a _get—community support snowballed. "Free Malky" caught on: Sash organized rallies, commissioned an an airplane to fly a banner over New York and, most recently, organized a "sex strike", where women in support of the cause stopped going to the mikvah. (After menstruating, married Orthodox women must visit a mikvah to cleanse themselves before they can have sex with their husbands—so no bath means no sex.) The story has garnered international headlines, drawing comparisons to the ancient Greek play Lysistrata and casting a spotlight on Sash, both positive and (when Orthodox men hear about it) extremely negative. Bonjour Chai's own Phoebe Maltz Bovy had many questions from a secular feminist perspective, so we invited Sash to join the show to explain the societal problems, Orthodox women's perceived agency and what life is like inside these insular communities. What we talked about Follow @FlatbushGirl on Instagram How the Fast of Esther became linked to International Agunah Day, from The CJN archives Read Phoebe's piece on the Guernica debacle in The CJN Credits Bonjour Chai is hosted by Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy. Zachary Kauffman is the producer and editor. Michael Fraiman is the executive producer. Our theme music is by Socalled. The show is a co-production from The Jewish Learning Lab and The CJN, and is distributed by The CJN Podcast Network. Support the show by subscribing to this podcast, donating to The CJN and subscribing to the podcast's Substack.

The infamous “Sex Strike” was recently spearheaded by influencer Adina Miles, AKA “Flatbush Girl,”  in order to apply communal pressure to men and their rabbis to free Malky Berkowitz, who has been refused a get for four years. This initiative has created a great deal of outrage in Jewish Orthodox communities, and the “responsa” on social media platforms has been passionate and robust. Some have expressed concern that withholding sex, even for one night, is liable to destroy more marriages. Others see the outrage as the problem, and point out the lack of such fury over get refusal.  Join Rabbi Scott Kahn and Talli Rosenbaum as they discuss the desperate need for immediate solutions to prevent and free agunot, as well as the drawbacks of this form of protest.

She was born in the ex Soviet Union and moved to the US as a teenager. In this episode we talk about how her journey began and what an amazing life she created for herself and her beautiful family. Yelena is a dedicated mom of 6 wonderful kids, a wife to an amazing, supportive husband and a local and international Healthy Beauty Expert. She answers all my questions about being married to an orthodox jew and how life is beautiful for them.Initially she studied to become a psychologist but after graduating she realised that she only loved the concept of psychology, not the actual work. After a few detours, Yelena found her passion in the cosmetics industry and established her own company which she decided to call Aneley Cosmetic.Aneley Cosmetics is made with pharmaceutical-grade minerals that are perfect for use immediately after skin treatments, such as facials, waxing, microdermabrasion. It is vegan, cruelty-free, PETA certified, Kosher for Passover, natural, organic, ethically sourced minerals, anti-inflammatory and breathable. It does not clog pores, and it's perfect for sensitive, allergy-prone and problematic skin. the powder products are also approved for use on Shabbat for Jewish Orthodox women.https://aneleycosmetics.com

Guess what? Even 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' missed the mark on Orthodox Jewish sex! I've got Shely Esses on the show today—a Sex Therapist from Toronto, Canada. With her expertise in Jewish healing, she's here to bust myths and shine a light on the cultural nuances surrounding intimacy within the Orthodox Jewish community. Let's shtup in!Show Notes[00:00:00] Shely explains Judaism's sex-positive perspective: Emphasis on marital context for sexual activity.[00:00:38] Jewish Myths Debunked: The "sheet with a hole" myth from Curb Your Enthusiasm and its origins linked to tzitzit - a traditional Jewish garment.[00:01:50] Orthodox Jewish Marital Practices: Emphasizes on sexual satisfaction in marital agreements, the importance of physical intimacy, and the varying levels of observance and practice.[00:03:26] Relationship with Local Orthodox Rabbis: Insights into personal connections, guidance, and the role of Yoetzet – female advisors.[00:03:54] Mikveh and its Significance: Explores the role of menstrual blood in religious purity, and emphasizes on self-care, rejuvenation, and marital intimacy.[00:07:21] Addressing Sexual Challenges: Approaches to tackle challenges like low desire and painful penetration, the importance of communication, techniques like dilator work, Sensate Focus, and the role of body image and sexual self-esteem.[00:10:49] Premarital Counseling in the Jewish Community: Combines religious teachings with modern sexual health approaches while emphasizing pleasure and intimacy.[00:12:33] Sexuality & Jewish Traditions: Highlights the significance of Shabbat in marital intimacy and the role of traditions in guiding sexual practices.[00:13:27] Birth Control & Hasidic Community: Navigates the balance between religious beliefs and personal choices, and highlights the importance of rabbinical guidance and personal well-being.[00:14:54] Addressing apprehensions around first-time intercourse.[00:15:19] Shely's resources and methods:Recommends website OMGYES.Describes orgasms with the metaphor of waves.Discusses the importance of understanding the nervous system.[00:15:51] Cultural insights: The significance of post-marriage intercourse in the Jewish tradition.[00:16:12] The long-term approach to intimacy: Insights on grounding oneself before intimacy, differentiating between calmness and boredom, and advocating for meditation before sex.[00:17:03] Michelle's input: Points out the resistance against integrating mindfulness and introduces Lori Brotto's workbook.[00:17:24] Shely on dealing with trauma: Introduces the ventral vagal anchor technique as well as planning sex.[00:17:48] Scheduled vs. spontaneous intimacy: Discusses the concept of Mikvah Night and addresses misconceptions about spontaneity in intimacy.[00:18:16] Embracing terminology with confidence: Encourages understanding and confidently using terms related to sexual health and anatomy.[00:18:49] Michelle's question on addressing shame: Shely emphasizes seeking sex therapy, particularly from professionals familiar with Jewish traditions.[00:19:25] Resources: Dive into sex-positive aspects of Judaism with recommended readings like works by Dr. Ruth and The Kosher Kama Sutra by Shmuley Boteach.[00:19:52] Closing remarks: Expresses gratitude to Shely for her invaluable insights and contributions.Production Credits: katie@vocalfrystudiosAbout Shely:Shely Esses RP (Qualifying) holds a marriage and family therapy (MFT) graduate degree from Iona University and currently resides in Toronto, Canada.Shely is guided by a systemic lens, a way of seeing you as an individual with interpersonal and wider-world impacts on your life. She is passionate about helping people feel comfortable in their own skin. She is delighted to help individuals, couples, and families find balance and healing in their lives.She is knowledgeable about the Orthodox community, ensuring clients feel understood halachically while discussing mental and physical health. She is also skilled at helping clients with pre-and post-marriage halachot.Shely focuses on helping clients experiencing discomfort or anxiety about their sexual self-esteem, self-worth, and relationships. She is particularly interested in working with often overlooked or underserved communities, such as those in conservative religious minority groups and people in alternative relationships. Shely is skilled at weaving together practical and holistic techniques to promote nervous system regulation & deep mindfulness. Resources For Professionals:1) Heavenly Sex: sexuality and the Jewish Tradition Dr Ruth & Jonathan Mark2) The kosher Sutra: Eight Sacred Secrets for Reigniting Desire and Restoring Passion for Life by Rabbi Shmuleyu Boteach3) Kabbalah and Sex Magic By Marla SegolPodcast: Intimate Judaism with Talli Rosenbaum and Rabbi Scott KahnFun reads: I will watch you: four short tales of Jewish love and Lust by Shoshana PearlClasses Taught by Shely: 3 CEs available! https://modernsextherapyinstitutes.com/product/sex-intimacy-and-connection-through-the-lens-of-the-sefirot-10-emanations-from-jewish-mysticism-3-ces-2023/Disclaimer   

"Here I am, Lord." These are familiar words. We have heard them from the lips of ancient heroes of the faith -- Abraham, Moses, Samuel, and more. But what did they really mean? What do WE mean when we dare speak them? Or do we know them to be so dangerous, we are not sure we are ready to whisper them under our breath, to the One who listens? Stephanie guides us through Scripture to find the geographical, emotional and mental places where these words are spoken. She then takes us to modern-day Hebrew language and religious culture through the Hebrew word for "here I am" -- heenani. It means more than catches the eye, and points to Jesus. Of course, it does - it is part and parcel of Scripture, the Word who points to the One. This episode is an invitation to experience Jewish insights into Messiah that only make sense in Christ. It is an invitation to worship afresh the One who is our King, our God, our Savior, our Intercessor, our Friend - the One who, ultimately, comes to us, saying, "Here I am."   NEW BONUS | QUESTIONS TO GO DEEPER ON YOUR OWN OR WITH A FRIEND 1. What can we learn from the story of Samuel's calling and how can we apply it in our lives? 2. How did Abraham's response of "Here I am" to God's call change the course of his life and what can we learn from it? 3. What is the significance of the Hinani prayer in Jewish Orthodox theology and how does it relate to our Christian faith? 4. How can we practice humility and acknowledge our unworthiness before God, as expressed in the Hinani prayer? 5. How does the role of a worship leader, such as a Chazan, differ between Jewish Orthodox and Christian communities? 6. How can we love God and others with both Agape and Phileo love, as discussed in the episode? 7. How does the concept of communal prayer in Judaism compare to what we see in Christian worship services? 8. How can we ensure that our own inadequacies don't hinder the prayers we offer on behalf of others? 9. How can we respond with "Here I am" to Jesus's call to love and follow him? 10. In what ways can we grow in intimacy with God through our own research and study of Scripture? This series is an invitation to immerse yourself in the various ways God communicates to us, and us to Him. So pay attention, He is here and willing to whisper in your ear. A word of caution: don't come to Scripture with the agenda of finding yourself there. Right now we are going to take Scripture in. Like breathing, like eating, like smelling a flower. Don't come to Scripture with the agenda of finding yourself there. Come with the firm intention of discovering God instead. And then Scripture will never disappoint. God promises to be found in the places where He dwells – His Word especially. And in the process, you will undoubtedly find yourself as you find Him. So as we enter the hallowed pages of Scripture together, through a humble doorway and a very simple story, ask yourself: what is this telling me about Jesus? BECOME A GOSPELSPICE MEMBER TODAY! Have you noticed our brand new website? It offers FREE MEMBERSHIP that gives you access to ALL -- we do mean ALL -- the GospelSpice content we have created for you since our inception in 2019! FULL studies, including - our most in-depth, CENTERING ON CHRIST: THE TABERNACLE - our most popular to date, IDENTITY IN THE BATTLE - daily wisdom through PROVERBS - and more! Membership gives you access to all sorts of members-only bonus content, such as workbooks, listening guides, questions to go deeper in your GospelSpice experience, quiet time and group study, as well as Bible references and more. We are also committed to keep on adding new content, so there will always be fresh spices here to experience the fullness of life with Christ! Signup for free at gospelspice.com to become a member for FREE and enjoy all these resources. Support us on PayPal!

Hey listeners! While our co-hosts are away on vacation this summer (doing who knows what!), we are thrilled to present you with an archived episode. One of our favorite interviews from this season is back. So sit back and enjoy!   Join Rosara, Sabitha, and Jane for a wonderful discussion about sex therapy in the Jewish Orthodox community with Talli Rosenbaum, an individual and couple therapist, and Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor. She co-hosts her own podcast, Intimate Judaism (which is fantastic!) and is co-author of the book “I am For My Beloved: A Guide to Enhanced Intimacy for Married Couples,”  and co-edited “The Overactive Pelvic Floor.”    She has authored over 40  journal articles and several book chapters on sexual pain disorders, sexual health, unconsummated marriage, and sexuality and Judaism and is an associate editor of the Sexual Medicine Reviews. Before training in psychotherapy, Talli treated patients as a physical therapist for 25 years. In addition to maintaining an active private practice, Talli is the academic advisor for Yahel: The Center for Jewish Intimacy.  Talli frequently lectures both in Israel and abroad, to lay as well as professional audiences.   Join us for an insightful and reflective discussion with Talli Rosenbaum and learn more about her publications and courses here.   If you like our show or have any questions contact us here at our website, and you can subscribe to our podcast any way you'd like. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback, so if you love Our Better Half, please give us a 5-star rating and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. It really helps support our show!   As always, thanks for listening!  

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Zman Yisrael founding editor Biranit Goren and ToI's diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman join host Jacob Magid for Monday's podcast. US President Joe Biden has shifted from criticizing the Israeli government's judicial overhaul plan to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's "extremist" government. Berman fills us in on what's behind the shift, what it means for Netanyahu's chances to score an invite to the White House and how it'll impact US efforts to broker a normalization deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Goren discusses a recent cabinet meeting, which ministers used as an opportunity to lay into Attorney General Gali Baharav Miara's handling of the judicial overhaul protests. Goren talks about the comparison government officials make between law enforcement's handling of today's protest and the demonstrations during the 2005 Gaza Disengagement and whether the juxtaposition is valid. She also fills us in on the anti-overhaul moves latest moves as the coalition readies to pass through a first reading later Monday legislation that would block courts from exercising judicial review over the “reasonableness” of government decisions. Berman shares how President Isaac Herzog has decided to weigh in on a recent uptick in attacks by Jewish Orthodox extremists on Christians in Israel. He discusses the diplomatic ramifications of the trend and whether Israel is capable of addressing it. Finally, he lays out a recent interview Israel's Ambassador to Kyiv Michael Brodsky in which he criticized Ukraine's voting record against Israel at the United Nations. Berman reveals what was behind the frustration and speculates on whether Kyiv is likely to change course in light of the criticism. Discussed articles include: Biden: Israeli cabinet has some of most extreme members I've seen; Saudi deal far off Ministers assail AG at cabinet meeting, demand protest crackdown, urge her removal Mall chain threatens strike if bill to curtail judicial oversight clears first vote Herzog condemns growing attacks on Christians as ‘evil' and ‘a disgrace' Ukraine's backing of 90% of UN anti-Israel votes could hurt support — Israeli envoy Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Then Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) with then US Vice President Joe Biden in Jerusalem, 2010. (Avi Ohayun/GPO)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*btzelem Elokim is a Hebrew term referencing the concept that we are created in G-de image. **viacharacter.org is the website for the survey Richard mentions Join Advanced Nurtured Heart Approach® Trainers Mussi Diskin and Richard Berger for a candid conversation about Nurtured Heart, Domestic violence, love languages and just a bunch more. Neither of us met each other before even though we share a Jewish Orthodox background. What a great conversation it was. Enjoy! To reach Mussi Mussidiskin.com EnergizingHearts@gmail.com insta: @MussiDiskin To reach Richard richard@rbtherapy

In episode 9 of our Author Spotlight series, Founder and Editor of History Through Fiction, Colin Mustful, chats with Chaya Rochel Zimmerman, author of the novel The Next Pair of Shoes. During the interview, Zimmerman talks about her grandparents and their escape from the Pogroms in Poland, the challenges for today's Jewish Orthodox community, and the meaning of communal self-reflection. Don't miss it!

On this week's episode of Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast, Bob the Drag Queen and Miss Peppermint explore the topic of religion and spirituality. Gareth “Gaz” Dutlow (@gazdutlow) shares how they lost their community after standing proud in their sexuality, and Sage (@kingfemme) discusses their unique experience of growing up Jewish Orthodox and how they've brought their Jewish identity into their adult life. Dr. Jonathan Higgins (@doctorjonpaul), a Professor who examines the intersections of identity, gender and race in culture and entertainment, describes the eerie overlap between religion and pollitics, and we hear from psychic and medium, Aja Daashuur (@spirithousecollective), who believes that Black, Queer People are inherently people of magic. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/TownHallABlackQueerPodcast If you like the show, tell your friends! You can text, email, tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/TownHallABlackQueerPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @TheTownHallPod Learn more about Black Queer Town Hall: https://www.blackqueertownhall.org Special thanks to our Production Team: Executive Producer, Tracy Marquez. Senior Producer, Charlene Westbrook. Producer, Cory Nixon, and Post Producer, Amelia Ritthaler. Music by Lafemmebear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At the age of 42, Julia Haart left her insular Jewish Orthodox community to find personal freedom. Despite having no formal education, Julia managed to become a shoe designer, the creative director of La Perla, and eventually the CEO of Elite World Group. She's also since become the star of her own Netflix series, My Unorthodox Life, and author of the bestselling book Brazen: My Unorthodox Journey from Long Sleeves to Lingerie. In this episode, Julia tells Alex about how found her way in the world outside of her orthodox community, and what she's learned about business savvy along the way. Full transcripts for all Imposters episodes available at https://imposters.morningbrew.com

Join Rosara, Sabitha, and Jane for a wonderful discussion about sex therapy in the Jewish Orthodox community with Talli Rosenbaum, an individual and couple therapist and Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor. She co-hosts her own podcast, Intimate Judaism (which is fantastic!) and is co-author of the book “I am For My Beloved: A Guide to Enhanced Intimacy for Married Couples,”  and co-edited “The Overactive Pelvic Floor.”    Join us for an insightful and reflective discussion with Talli Rosenbaum and learn more about her publications and courses here. If you'd like to be a part of Jane's free Facebook Live event this Tuesday, September 13 at 7 pm ET, she still has a few spaces left here. And if you're not on Facebook, please write to her at Jane@janefleishman.com."    And if you'd like to hear more of our episodes, visit our website and please subscribe! We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Or you can write to us at this address. We can't wait to hear your thoughts. As always, thanks for listening!

One of our favorite Jewish Orthodox comedians joins the Cast to talk about the important things in life: Cigars, Kiddush Clubs, Haftarahs and being Orthodox inside of Hollywood. ** Show Sponsored By: ** Jus By Julie has 9 convenient locations! In NYC via Uber Eats, in Flatbush, Boro Park, Lakewood, Cedarhurst, Teaneck, Asbury and Long Branch. Treat yourself to your next "healthy obsession!" Check them out at https://www.jusbyjulie.com/

Join me for an enlightening conversation with Mrs. Gitty Francis LMSW. Gitty Francis grew up in Crown Heights, Brooklyn and currently lives in Houston, Texas with her husband and children where they serve as Chabad Shluchim. Gitty is a staff member of the Behavioral Mental Health Service team under clinical board approved supervision, at Jewish Family Service in Houston. Gitty is also a member of the clinical advisory board of The Wellness Institute and a consultant for mental health initiatives in Jewish Orthodox schools and Chabad Houses. In this episode “I am asking for a friend,” to a friend, questions that you want to ask but have not been able to ask about mental health challenges with children and teens alike. Gitty brings her wisdom and life experiences and shares with us some wonderful tips and tools. Gitty can be reached at gfrancis@jfshouston.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/apositivepodcast/support

"Having a scarce mindset is a roadblock to success." But that doesn't always apply to everyone, Yermi says. In fact, there are tons of successful people who have a scarcity mindset. So really, what contributes to success? First, we must acknowledge that it's not all about money. In this episode of Wealth Science Podcast, Yermi Kurkus explains how optimism is the power behind attraction, why most things go back to the relationships you have, and the top three things that make a person irresistible in business. Outline of the episode: 1.  How 'Jeremy' became 'Yermi' 2. The scarcity mindset goes beyond the money we make 3. Is attraction nothing but woohoo stuff? 4. Real estate banks on real relationships 5.     Your network is your net worth! About Yermi Kurkus: Yermi Kurkus was born and raised in a Jewish Orthodox community in Montreal, Canada, that put a lot of emphasis on outreach and being a productive member of society. As a child, Yermi really took to this community work and outreach. His parents and teachers told him that he could one day help people for a living as a legitimate way of earning a livelihood. At the time, Yermi didn't really know what that meant. At first, Yermi figured that a doctor was someone that helps people for a living. So, he tried his hand at medicine, volunteering as an EMT and getting all the way to pre-med. There he realized that medicine was not going to be the way for him to "help people for a living". That is when he transferred into business; coming from an entrepreneurial family, he was going to find a way to help other entrepreneurs through business. In 2010, Yermi's wife at the time left him, took the kids, his mother passed away, and the business that he built was forced to shut down all in just 10 short days. Yermi was devastated; his entire life was falling apart in his hands. Over the course of the next 18-20 months, Yermi went to get the help that he needed and decided to volunteer his time in the prison system as community service and as a way of being a productive member of society. It was in the Prison System where Yermi discovered his love and passion for Psychology and considered becoming a therapist. Catch up with Yermi Kurkus: https://www.yermikurkus.com/ (Website | Yermi Kurkus) Connect with your host Jesse Futia on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-f-ba54b9147/ (LinkedIn | Jesse) Futia https://www.facebook.com/jesse.futia/ (Facebook) | jesse.futia https://twitter.com/FutiaJesse (Twitter) | @FutiaJesse jesse@execequityinvesting.com Don't forget to connect with https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealth-science-podcast/ (Wealth Science on LinkedIn) Find out more about passive real estate investing by clicking http://www.execequityinvesting.com/ (here)! Interested in learning more about real estate investing? https://calendly.com/jessefutia/intro (Schedule a call with Jesse)! Want to get all the updates on the Wealth Science podcast? Click https://mailchi.mp/850d43b355bc/wealth-science (here) to join our newsletter! DISCLAIMER: On this platform, I share my thoughts, opinions, and own journey to financial freedom. I am not a CPA, attorney, or financial advisor. The content on this platform shall not be construed as tax or financial advice. It is your duty to verify all information yourself. I hope you enjoy all the free content as we continue to bring on amazing guests.

On this episode of #mensexpleasure, I welcome back Yuval Mann. Yuval is the founder of the Sensual Alchemy School of Integrated Sexuality, his personal sex and relationship coaching business which teaches people how to have epic sex and legendary love. During his twenties, Yuval carried a bag full of trauma, shame, and guilt around his sexuality and relating to women due to his upbringing in an extreme Jewish Orthodox community. After leaving that community, Yuval embarked on a long journey of discovery into letting go of that shame, the blockage, and everything that was holding him back from making love with himself, women, and the world. Yuval and I chat about his experiences with Shibari - also known as Japanese rope bondage - and what he has learned about communication, surrender, and dominance from these experiences. We also talk about sex coaching and educating in general and how this work is received on social media as well as the barriers for sexuality professionals online. Key points: Yuval reintroduces himself Venturing into Shibari The practice of rope bondage Submission and surrender Dominance and assertiveness Focussing on coaching Translating this work online Barriers for sexuality professionals Relevant links: Yuval's Instagram: @yuvalmanns Yuval's TikTok: yuvalmann.s

The Olympics kick off this weekend, but sports are far from the biggest story. Instead, international media attention has turned to the persecution of China's Uyghur population, a Muslim minority of about 12 million suffering genocide at the hands of the Chinese government. For many, this is not just a humanitarian crisis, but a deeply Jewish issue: a million Uyghurs are being held in concentration camps, organized by a government trying to erase their cultural identity. Rabbi Anthony Knopf joins from England to explain why Jews need to pay attention—and what they can do to help. Plus, the hosts discuss the Whoopi Goldberg controversy and the rise of Jewish Orthodox libertarianism that's coalesced with the trucker convoy in Ottawa. What we talked about Listen to Tent Talks at tent-talks.simplecast.com Read the Canadian government's report on the Uyghur situation at ourcommons.ca Watch "Articulation with Maxine Lee Ewaschuck and Rabbi Aaron Levy" on Facebook Learn more about the Amen Institute at theameninstitute.com Credits Bonjour Chai is hosted by Avi Finegold, Ilana Zackon and David Sklar. Michael Fraiman is the producer. Andre Goulet is the technical producer. Our theme music is by Socalled. The show is a co-production from The Jewish Learning Lab and The CJN, and is distributed by The CJN Podcast Network. Find more great Jewish podcasts at thecjn.ca.

In this introductory episode, we speak with Jewish Orthodox world podcasting host and producer Scott Kahn about his experiences as an Orthodox world podcaster. Scott is a native of Massachusetts, and has lived in Israel for 26 years. We look at a few interesting differences between U.S. Modern Orthodox and Israeli Dati Le'Um in a few areas of Orthodox observance (shul attendance, learning) and the issues each group sees as the most significant challenges facing them. We touched the surface of this issue, which deserves and will get deeper coverage in a future episode. What do you want to know about the Orthodox community? Each episode includes listener questions and answers. Email us at orthonomics@nishmaresearch.com to let us know what areas of the Orthodox community you'd like us to explore. You ask the questions … we'll try to come up with answers. Many of the Orthodox community research studies we reference in this podcast are available and downloadable free, at http://nishmaresearch.com/social-research.html. Thanks to Leora Trencher for designing our logo, and to Elana Trencher and Aliza Levy for their audio support. Orthonomics is produced by Scott Kahn of JCH Podcast Productions (http://jchpodcasts.com). Music: “Rumble” by bensound.com.

Like many family-oriented communities, members of the Jewish Orthodox community place great emphasis on starting and building a family.But what if you are a woman or couple struggling with infertility in such a community?How can you cope with so-called 'fishbowl living'?How can you handle the pressure to meet communal and family expectations?And in a community where everyone knows everyone else, how can you find the right therapist for you?In this special episode, join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I speak with Dvora Entin, a nationally-recognized expert in maternal mental health. We will explore all these questions and more, as we help you navigate infertility in a community like Jewish Orthodox.Click to listen now!

Ginna Green is a strategist-consultant-movement-builder who is helping Jewish (and other) organizations change through her new firm, Uprise. She is on the boards of progressive Jewish groups including Bend the Arc and the Jews of Color Initiative and lives in Columbia, South Carolina, where she went to high school and college. Her interests include cooking, bourbon, and annihilating her four children at Scrabble, even on Shabbat. Visit: http://upriseforgood.com/ Listen: ‎A Bintel Brief on Apple Podcasts Special thanks to our sponsors: Mercato: Mercato is a grocery delivery service that supports local, independent merchants. Sign up for Mercato Green at https://www.mercato.com/ for unlimited free delivery and use the code THEONLYONE to get $20 off your first order!  Smile Brilliant: You could have a dentist make your trays for three, four hundred dollars, or you can head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use their lab-direct mail process for a fraction of that. Just head over to www.smilebrilliant.com and use the coupon code ROOM for an exclusive The Only One In The Room discount. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Cute Booty Lounge: Cute Booty Lounge is made by women and for women. There's a cute booty style for everyone! Cute Booty Lounge has you covered...Embrace Your Body, Love Your Booty! Head to Cutebooty.com or click the link here to order yours, but don't forget to enter the code theonlybooty to get 15% off your first order! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays and our brand new series On My Nightstand on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is egg freezing? How is it changing the landscape of shidduchim? Who should be doing it and when? What are the challenges and ethical concerns that it presents for Jewish Orthodox families? What exactly is the BRCA mutation, why is it imperative to test early for it? Are there solutions for those who test positive to enable them to have healthy offspring?   Dr. Maslow dives deep into these questions and more. She is double board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology, a reproductive endocrinologist and the Director of Research at Extend Fertility, where she specializes in counseling women about their fertility and options for fertility preservation. In addition, Dr. Maslow provides the full spectrum of infertility care at Extend Fertility and Premium Health Center. You can find her on Instagram as well @blmaslowmd. Links to organizations mentioned in this episode: PUAH: Fertility, Medicine and Halacha ATime USA Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Association     Check out Dr. Elissa Hellman's new course for pre-teen girls, “Girls Growing Up,” on her website and Instagram page @theconfidentkallah. She is an Orthodox Jewish Ob/Gyn who developed this educational course about puberty with frum girls in mind.      To continue the conversation, and learn more about similar topics, check out the Yoledet Academy Instagram community.   Check out the Yoledet Picks Amazon Storefront to find any of the products mentioned in this episode, and discover Chanie's other favorites.   If you like what you hear and want to help more people discover this show, here's what you can do to help us grow: 1. Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. 2. Subscribe to this show on whichever podcast app you listen. Ex: hit the button "follow" right under the cover art on Spotify. Plus - you'll never miss another episode. 3. Be a good friend and spread the wealth of knowledge! You never know how this will improve someone's life.  Did you know that you can listen on your web browser too? Just hit this link and share it with your friends - no special apps needed.  

Brought up in a deeply observant Jewish Orthodox household with a reverence for her family's history, Shelly Tygielski embraced the traditions, teachings, and practices of her faith, even spending summers in Jerusalem with family. Heading to college, then grad school, she pursued her masters in international affairs, then began building a powerhouse career in business, along with a family. But, along the way, she found herself questioning the rules and assumptions by which she lived, and the more she did, the more the walls began to come tumbling down. At 27, diagnosed with a chronic disease that left her temporarily blind, she knew a different narrative needed to be set in motion. She began to embrace her then years-long exploration of Eastern traditions and practices, growing largely out of Tibetan Buddhism, and started the process of reclaiming and reimagining her life. A process that would eventually lead her away from a 20-year career at the highest levels of business and into the world of advocacy and self-care. Though, as you'll learn, advocacy and a deep exploration of the heart and mind, have always been a part of her DNA. Shelly began teaching meditation to a few friends on the beach, and each time, more people started showing up, until her Sunday meditation on the beach grew into a community of more than 15,000 people that call themselves The Sand Tribe. Her promise - no barrier to entry, all are welcome. Her fierce devotion to elevating others led her to post a simple form online during March of 2020, connecting those in need with those who wanted to help. It went viral, becoming a global mutual aid movement called the Pandemic of Love that has now generated more than $60-million in mutual aid, matched over 2-million people, and served as a bridge to see the humanity in others at a time it's needed more than ever. She shared much of this journey in her powerful new book, Sit Down to Rise Up: How Radical Self-Care Can Change the World.You can find Shelly at: Website | InstagramIf you LOVED this episode:You'll also love the conversations we had with Jennifer Pastiloff about leading with love and compassion.My new book Sparked!Check out our offerings & partners: AquaTru: Countertop reverse osmosis water purifier that's certified to create bottled-quality water. Receive $100 off an AquaTru plus free shipping when you go to AquaTru.com & enter code GOODLIFE at checkout.Everlane: Shop Everlane for the most beautiful essentials, at the best factories, without traditional markups. Go to everlane.com/goodlife and sign up for 10% off your first order plus free shipping. And get easy returns within 30 days of your ship date.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rabbi Michael Beyo and Dr. Adrian McIntyre talk with Daphne Lazar Price about her commitment to feminism, Orthodox Judaism, and justice.Daphne Lazar Price is Executive Director of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance. JOFA advocates for expanding women's rights and opportunities within the framework of halakha, to build a vibrant and equitable Orthodox community. Daphne stepped into the role of Executive Director after years of experience in the Jewish non-profit world. She has partnered extensively with lay leaders and professionals. Daphne worked at the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC), where she was the Development Director. During her tenure she engaged in program planning, management, strategic planning, alumni engagement and development. She is also the former North American Director of the Muslim Leadership Initiative at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, where she was responsible for fostering connections between Muslim and Jewish communities. More recently she served as a Vice President at West End Strategy Team. Daphne received a BA with honors in Religious Studies from York University and an MA in Judaic Studies from Concordia University. She is currently an adjunct professor of Jewish Law at Georgetown University Law Center. She is active in the Orthodox community in her hometown of Silver Spring, MD, where she lives with her husband and two children. Additional Resources: Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance website: https://www.jofa.org Connect with JOFA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jofaorg Follow JOFA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOFAorgFollow JOFA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jofaorgConversation with the Rabbi is a project of the East Valley Jewish Community Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, neighborhood organization that has served individuals and families inclusive of all races, religions, and cultures since 1972. Visit us online at https://www.evjcc.org The Conversation with the Rabbi podcast is supported by a grant from Arizona Humanities, National Endowment for the Humanities, and the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act.The show is recorded and produced in the studio of PHX.fm, the leading independent B2B podcast network in Phoenix, Arizona. Learn more at https://phx.fm

'TheSync Podcast' hosted by: Kai Watson, Kyle Bily, Berkley Homer and Chris Williams

Joanna and Jenny chat with comedian and writer Eitan Levine, whose comedy grew out of his Jewish Orthodox upbringing and led him to the most bizarre jobs, from Kardashian conspiracy theorist to award-winning pornography writer.

     We bring July to a close with a celebration of romance. We find some heat in the heat.      Mike and Scott are young hustlers living on the streets of Portland. They embark on a search for Mike's mothers that will take them from there to Mike's childhood home and destinations far beyond. Meanwhile, Scott plots his future in Shakespearean detail which begins very soon. Ultimately, both just want to find Gus Van Sant's My Own Private Idaho.      Based on the classic horror novel but infusing a mythology of love beyond time. One of the most gorgeously designed films in history with some of the worst accents to ever be captured by recording equipment. A highlight and lowlight of it's auteur's filmography. Ham never dies, it just gets stinkier like a Lugosi left in the sun.... Francis Ford Coppola's Bram Stoker's Dracula.     Shanghai expatriates in 1960s Hong Kong. The other side of the most common romance trope. A noir styled look at emotions repressed and loneliness as the action happens elsewhere. A true masterpiece from one of the great artists, Wong Kar-wai's In the Mood for Love.     A woman returns to the strict Jewish Orthodox community she grew up in so she can bury her estranged father. Maybe she can find her own peace and embers of the love she ran away from still gently glowing under all the soot of tradition. Sometimes one must have (Sebastián Lelio's) Disobedience.    All that and Tyler has a real life anime harem, Kevin finds a lady in each port, and Dave dies alone. Join us, won't you?Episode 216- Lay Me Down in the Tall Grass and Let Me Do T Stuff: A Romance Special

Episode 211: Allison is joined by Naomi Rosenbach, M.A. to discuss the study she conducted with Dr. Michael Salamon and Leora Levine titled "What Impacts Jewish Orthodox Womens' Mikvah Experience?"

On this episode of #mensexpleasure I chat with Yuval Mann. Yuval is the founder of the Sensual Alchemy School of Integrated Sexuality, his personal sex and relationship coaching business which teaches people how to have epic sex and legendary love. During his twenties, Yuval carried a bag full of trauma, shame, and guilt around his sexuality and relating to women due to his upbringing in an extreme Jewish Orthodox community. After leaving that community, Yuval embarked on a long journey of discovery into letting go of that shame, the blockage, and everything that was holding him back from making love with himself, women, and the world. Yuval and I chat about his experiences with Orthodox Judaism and how his relationship with God has impacted his sexuality. We also discuss ways of overcoming sexual blockages and how sex coaching for single men can be a transformative process. Key Points: Yuval talks about his life journey Orthodox Judaism and sexuality Relationship with God Defining sacredness Overcoming sexual blockages How transformation happens Push vs Pull “Good” stress and excitement Emotional regulation Working with single men Relevant Links: Yuval's Instagram: @Yuvalmann.s

When someone passes in the Jewish Orthodox faith, there is a vigil.  A person, known a s a shomer, stays up with the recently deceased to make sure that evil spirits or other nefarious entities stays away so the soul of those who passed may go in peace.  The position in modern days is ceremonial, but what happens if demons or monsters do exist in such circumstances?  The new movie, THE VIGIL, shows us what just might. Yakov Ronen (Dave Davis) is part of a support group of Jewish folk who have left the Orthodox community in New York City.   When a former member of his temple asks him to do shomer for the recently deceased Mr. Litvak, he agrees to do so for $400.  However, he is introduced to the deceased widow who has dementia, who doesn't want him there.  But by the end of the night, he may have something much more worrisome to be concerned about. The film is the motion picture debut of director and screenwriter Keith Thomas.  Having played festival circuits since 2019, the movie finally was released in the United States in February to much praise by critics.  Dark Discussions takes a look at this supernatural thriller and gives their thoughts.

Monsey. Rockland County. The Hudson River Valley. The image of suburbia. This small town across the Tappan Zee Bridge somehow developed into one of the largest Jewish Orthodox enclaves worldwide. Though the area had some minor Jewish beginnings from the end of the 19th century, it was with the vision of Rav Shraga Feivel Mendlowitz that Monsey began to develop as a Jewish community. Rav Shraga Feivel built Bais Medrash Elyon and his family and students laid the foundations of many Torah institutions including Yeshiva of Spring Valley and Bais Shraga. Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik was an early rabbi in Spring Valley, while his wife Rebbetzin Shoshana was a pioneer in girls education, standing at the helm of the Monsey Bais Yaakov for decades. Great personalities who resided in the town and contributed to its development included Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky, Rav Mordechai Schwab, Rav Nosson Horowitz, Ronnie Greenwald, the Vizhnitz Rebbe Rav Mottele Hager, Rav Moshe Neuschloss in nearby New Square and many others.    For sponsorship opportunities about your favorite topics of Jewish history contact Yehuda at:  yehuda@yehudageberer.com   Subscribe To Our Podcast on:    PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/   Follow us on Twitter or Instagram at @Jsoundbites You can email Yehuda at yehuda@yehudageberer.com

A fog of war clouds the Israeli airspace as this episode goes to press. The country’s ability to secure its citizens is once again being put to the test by the more than 1,000 rockets fired by Hamas from Gaza over the past 40 hours. This reawakened quagmire sits awkwardly with the pacifying facade deployed a year ago by the Abraham accords normalizing ties with a select few Arab nations. A few weeks ago, France’s high court ruling in the Sarah Halimi case had the effect of reconnecting Israel’s “right to exist” with its commitment to secure Jews worldwide. In 2017, this 65-year-old Jewish Orthodox woman was cold-bloodedly thrown out of her balcony by a Jew-baiting, Quran-chanting Frenchman of Malian origin. The French judiciary’s failure to impart justice for the murder reminds the European conscience of Zionism’s noble aims, thereby helping rehabilitate Israel’s mission in the moral order. As the Halimi family continues a desperate search for justice and Israeli civilians undergo the heaviest rocket fire in a decade, we sit down with Simone Rodan-Benzaquen—the American Jewish Committee’s (AJC) Europe Director—and Einat Wilf—former member of the Knesset and co-author of The War of Return (2020), a widely noted polemic on the Palestinian refugee question. The episode would have been timely if only for the ongoing spike of anti-Semitic hate in Europe and Israel’s role in combating it. The escalating conflict in the Gaza strip and around the recent evictions in Sheikh Jarra (Jerusalem) have added an unfortunate newsy touch. Enjoy! Rate and review Uncommon Decency on Apple Podcasts, and send us your comments or questions at @UnDecencyPod or uncommondecencypod@gmail.com.

In this episode, I chat with Mandie Peled, pelvic physical therapist and fellow neighbor in the Heights! Mandie specializes in everything from pelvic pain, to fecal/urinary incontinence, constipation, urinary urgency, prolapse, sexual dysfunction, and musculoskeletal impairments that can occur during and after pregnancy. Together, we talk about how to heal from all kinds of women's health issues with pelvic physical therapy. Mandie debunks misconceptions about anatomy and discusses how to create a more open world when discussing pelvic health. See below for more specifics. Happy listening! (0:00-18:00) all about pelvic floor therapy (18:00-28:40) Closing the orgasm gap and pain with orgasms (28:40-36:00) working with the Jewish Orthodox community (36:00-40:00) similar customs from other religions and normalizing pelvic health (40:00-43:00) How to help a partner struggling with pelvic health (43:00-end) making patients feel comfortable

Chella Bluth is Jewish Orthodox and dives into her relationship with now fiance, Jeremy Rosenberg, and her religion!

Aliyah Shaw is a Jewish Orthodox makeup artist residing in Philadelphia, with her husband and two daughters. This episode is a conversation around practical tools to be more proactive in today's world. Franciska and Aliyah address the specific challenges that Orthodox Jewish communities face when it comes to integrating more education and conversation about diversity. Follow Aliyah on Instagram. NEW MUSIC VIDEO -IF YOU WANNA BE To contact Franciska- franciskakay@gmail.com   For full show notes, please visit: www.franciskamusic.com/single-post/aliyahshaw

Hey, guys welcome to the 1st episode of Season 6 of the Teen Whisperer Show. In today’s episode, we have ourselves with Franciska Kosman.Kay Productions CEO/founder Franciska Kosman is a Jewish Orthodox art-Preneur who started her career as a singer and composer and became an international artist and performer, having released over 60 singles. She started her own podcast: The Franciska Show, to give voice to the inspiring stories of Orthodox Jewish female artists. Franciska is a dedicated activist for her community and effectively uses her platform to empower musicians and artists around her. Topics covered:How to create a podcast checklist that differentiates yourself from others?So what skills one should learn to do all of this?How do you close the sale?What does a podcast strategist do?Branding strategies?It’s a highly informative and fun-filled podcast. Hope you guys get much value from it. Until next time this is Jeffrey.You can connect with James by using the below linkswww.instagram.com/franciskamusicwww.franciskakosman.comLink to my 17 tips to podcasting like a pro: https://dogged-thinker-2849.ck.page/89150cd7cbYou can connect with Jeffrey by clicking any of the following linkshttps://www.instagram.com/jbdigitally/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyboopathyj/

Adele talks live on Zoom with Leah, Renee and Esti of Between Carpools about their popular Jewish lifestyle blog, their newest published cookbook "Dinner Done" and about female empowerment within the Jewish Orthodox community.

“Happiness is not a room. Compassion is not a place. Mercy is not a state. It passes, like anger, like hunger, like horniness...These are all emotions, and you have to observe them.” ~Rabbi Iggy Gurin Oh my, it’s been a week, hasn’t it?! The windows are open and fresh air is pouring in. While that big picture feels a whole lot brighter today, there’s still hella personal work to do. For anyone challenged by addiction, the world still feels awash in shadow. But Rabbi Igael Gurin-Malous says connection is the light in the darkness and everyone has access if they keep walking. Iggy is absolute sunshine in human form, a self-proclaimed wise-ass and walking contradiction. He’s the f-bomb-dropping spiritual counselor, the rabbi with tattoos and the podcast, Tattoos and Torah.  Professionally, Iggy’s a renowned Talmud teacher and founder of T’shuvah Center in Brooklyn, NY, a space that offers those in recovery a community to which they can genuinely belong rather than simply fit in. Here, authenticity plays a vital role in the healing process, as does spirituality.  Culturally-speaking, as Americans, we’re programmed to focus only on our higher Self, to goal-set, to achieve, at the expense of better understanding our lower self. What lessons do we miss out on learning when we shy away from the uncomfortable feelings that reside in all of us? What could we gain by sitting with that otherness? “Life is about struggle...not in a depressing way, but life is about the journey, and life is about the struggle to balance all these different forces within us.”  *** Rabbi Igael "Iggy" Gurin-Malous is a renowned Talmud teacher, spiritual counselor, artist, and educator. He grew up between Belgium, Israel (so expect him to be well dressed and blunt) and the United States in a traditional Jewish Orthodox home. He is a frequent author, speaker, teacher and contributor on subjects ranging from Talmud, Jewish text, spirituality, addiction, recovery, fatherhood and LGBTQI+ issues. Today He is the founding rabbi and CEO of T’shuvah Center, a new long term Jewish recovery community in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. He was formerly the Director of Spiritual counseling at Beit T’Shuvah in Los Angeles. He is also Temple Israel of Hollywood Talmud Scholar in Residence, teaching weekly classes on Interpreting Talmud. Igael also serves on the board and faculty at the Academy of Jewish Religion of California. For full show notes, guest information, and resources, visit: http://www.headhearttherapy.com/podcast *** Conversations with a Wounded Healer is a proud member of @mhnrnetwork. Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places... Website: www.headhearttherapy.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WoundedHealr/ https://www.facebook.com/HeadHeartTherapy/ Instagram: @headhearttherapy Twitter: @WoundedHealr @HeadHeart_Chi

WEB:  www.RabbiDeb.comFB:  Rabbi Deborah ReichmannEmail:  rabbideb@gmail.comWEB:  The Interfaith Families Project of Greater Washington (IFFP) Ordained in January 2012 from the Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute, Rabbi Debbie was trained as a Jewish Universalist rabbi. Her rabbinic formation included learning from Jewish Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist and Humanist movements. She blends these teachings to present a modern Jewish world-view that is rooted in tradition but adapted to 21st century sensibilities.She serves as the Rabbi and Spiritual Advisor to the Interfaith Families Project (IFFP.net). IFFP is a long-standing community of interfaith families committed to learning, sharing and celebrating their Jewish and Christian traditions. 

In this episode, I chat with Gavi from @eatingaroundIsrael on Instagram - food tour guide and Jewish queer activist on Instagram! Gavi's journey began in the Five Towns, then to HaKotel for 2 years, then Hesder, and now resides in Tel Aviv! Together, we discuss gender expression, dressing in drag (shout out to Shaindy!), and envisioning the normalization and acceptance of queer people in Jewish Orthodox communities. Then we go into a larger conversation about Judaism's attitude towards sexuality, advocating for frum women, and understanding the holy mitzvah of the mikveh ritual immersion. Happy listening! Queer topics and Gavi's story (0:00-25:12) Sexuality in Judaism (25:12-32:38) Advocating for frum women + Is mikveh sexy? (32:28-38:42) Living your truth and religious hypocrisy (38:42-43:13) Empathy and acceptance (43:13-end)

Coming it out is not just a proclamation. It’s not just an affirmation. It is an act of bravery and assertion. It’s a statement : This is who I am! In this episode of Tattoos and Torah, Rabbi Iggy explores the nuances of coming out and how he approaches the integration of queer identity with spiritual identity.In many ways, coming out marks the beginning of something. The practice of coming out weaves into a life long emotional, psychological and spiritual practice, because we live in a mostly heteronormative world that requires a consistent ‘coming out’ in the occupying of space as a queer person. (Coming out isn’t something that happens just once for many of us… It can be an ongoing aspect of being queer). Queer spirituality is not a common tandem. In fact, few people articulate the relationship between their LGBTQI+ identity and their spiritual world.Rabbi Iggy talks about his own experiencing with coming out, the lessons he learned in the process, and how his origins within a Jewish Orthodox home impacted his coming out. Growing up in a Jewish Orthodox home, with no visible gay role models, coming out was a complex journey. His spiritual expedition takes on a tour of his stops along the way, and the principles he developed that have helped him find comfort in his own skin while fully embracing his spiritual life and path. If you are interested in the cross section of spirituality and queer identity, if you’re looking for support in your own coming out journey, or if you want to hear about the community you belong to, then this podcast episode if for you.

We have become quite estranged from ourselves. We often choose cynicism as a defense mechanism and are hiding behind our questions. It is hard for us to show up in an authentic way because if doesn't feel safe. Rabbi Iggy argues that we need a place where we can just be and belong. Part of being a man is exactly to make those choices of who I want to be, how I want to be and what do I want to communicate about myself. A fascinating learning experience about manhood, masculinity and what is the essence of the Jewish approach to humanity and manhood. Rabbi Igael "Iggy" Gurin-Malous is a renowned Talmud teacher, spiritual counselor, artist, and educator. He grew up between Belgium, Israel (so expect him to be well dressed and blunt) and the United States in a traditional Jewish Orthodox home. He is a frequent author, speaker, teacher and contributor on subjects ranging from Talmud, Jewish text, spirituality, addiction, recovery, fatherhood and LGBTQI+ issues.Today He is the founding rabbi and CEO of T'shuvah Center, a new long term Jewish recovery community in Bed-stuy, Brooklyn. He was formerly the Director of Spiritual counseling at Beit T'Shuvah in Los Angeles. He is also Temple Israel of Hollywood Talmud Scholar in Residence, teaching weekly classes on Interpreting Talmud. Igael also serves on the board and faculty at the Academy of Jewish Religion of California.

Look who’s talking today on Rolonda On Demand! Baltimore Judge Karen Friedman lays down the law on how #COVID19,, the #BLM Movement, #mentalillness and the recent surge in #crime and #donesticviolence are affecting the #criminaljustice system. Plus, Judge Karen and I have an open and honest conversation about the historic bond between Blacks and Jews on the frontlines of #racialjustice and how that historic bond is needed now more than ever. In this episode of Rolonda On Demand, I continue my cool conversations about race, class and justice with Baltimore's Judge Karen Friedman who expresses grave concern over the rise of hate crimes, including anti-semiticism, most hurtfully and recently from Black celebrity, Nick Cannon. Judge Friedman cites the historic bond between Blacks and Jews and encourages continued bonding, learning each others' history and counseling in some cases over cancelling. Judge Karen grew up in Brooklyn, New York in an Orthodox Jewish family. She attended a right wing all Jewish Orthodox school but was raised in an “open-minded” family. She credits this open-mindedness for her success. While her brothers all became rabbis, Judge Friedman became a judge. Her mother maintained a business while her father was a business school professor. At the age of 19 Judge Friedman moved to Maryland and would go on to attend the University of Maryland School of Law. The connections she made at the law school and the friendships she forged proved to be a great asset to her in the future. When a Probate Judge died, she was asked to fill the vacant position, and was appointed Probate Judge by Governor Paris Glendenning shortly thereafter. Her career has since taken her to the District Court of Maryland and finally the Baltimore Circuit Court – the highest-level trial court in the state. Judge Friedman described the relationship between her public position and her faith throughout this account. Judge Friedman also talks about: How Class is as big a controversial issue as race in America. (18:36) Mental Illness and the Law (20:50) Have Prisons Become the Depositories of Society's Ills? (22:40) The Anatomy of a Troubled Kid from the Hood in Her Courtroom (27:20) The Rise of Domestic Violence Under Coronavirus Pandemic & Lockdown The Rise of Crime in America - To Say It's Down is "Completely False" (41:30) How Jews Have Also Suffered from Hatred & Stereotypes (45:30) This and so much more on today’s #podcast! Watch now on YouTube at https://youtu.be/PP_OKYC-m6I Listen now on iTunes at RolondaOnDemand.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

De Blasio is being questioned about how he appears to be in support of BLM protests during the COVID-19 pandemic but seems to take a different tone with a Jewish Orthodox neighborhood.

De Blasio is being questioned about how he appears to be in support of BLM protests during the COVID-19 pandemic but seems to take a different tone with a Jewish Orthodox neighborhood.

Do you need a label to be Jewish? Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist; where did all these labels come from? How did Judaism become so fragmented? Were we better off for over 3,000 years before these groups were created? Join us to learn the fascinating story of how Judaism fragmented over the past 150 years and the battles waged that split Jewish communities into warring camps. Together, we will look at the impact of that fragmentation on Jewish life and what we can do to reverse the divisions still apparent today.

Former Orthodox Jewish Woman tells Andrew Gold on episode 3 of the Andrew Gold Podcast about what it was like growing up in the Hasidic community, an extreme branch of the Jewish Orthodox group. Having broken out of the cult, she talks of the difficulties she had taking her children with her and compares it to the struggles of the protagonist in Netflix's Unorthodox, we she watched a little uncomfortably with her children.She started Gesher EU, an organisation that, like New York's Footsteps, helps other Orthodox men and women to leave the sect and adjust to a new life in 'the real world'. If you're struggling with these issues and want to leave the community - or if you know someone you could help - contact them here: http://www.geshereu.org.uk/Please do subscribe to the channel for more riveting entertainment of this kind, with the world's first ever blogger, Justin Hall, on next week's podcast. Find me on Twitter and Instagram on @andrewgold_ok See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian Leah Forster joins us to talk about her journey of being raised in an ultra-orthodox community to finding her own meaning and connection to Judaism. She shares the pain of living a double life and the joy of finally being her authentic self. Leah discusses the scandal of having her show canceled in a kosher restaurant because of her sexuality. Listen to find out how she dealt with it and what being Jewish means to her now. Keep up with her videos and comedy @leahforster Support our work in www.theforbiddenapplepodcast.com   

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon & Lee Stranahan talked with guests about the latest in international politics as the novel coronavirus both threatens existing political institutions and acts as a tool for their expansion.Guests:Alexander Mercouris - Editor-in-Chief at TheDuran.com | British Political UpdateLee Camp - American stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and activist | Broadcasting Under LockdownYaakov Shapiro - Speaker, Author, and Rabbi | Ultra Orthodox Lockdown Life in NYCNiko House - Political Activist and Broadcast Journalist, Founder and CEO of the 'MCSC Network' | Bernie Goes Full EstablishmentDanny Sjursen - Retired U.S. Army Officer and Former History Instructor at West Point | Neoliberalism in AfricaWe were joined by Alexander Mercouris to talk about the latest in British news as the British government's response to the spread of COVID-19 continues to grow.In our second hour we were joined by RT's Lee Camp to talk about how Redacted Tonight has adapted to the spread of the novel coronavirus and what life's been like for him personally. Afterwords we spoke with Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro about the Jewish Orthodox community's life during the pandemic as well as the issue of Israel and the problems of racializing Jewish identity.For our last hour we were joined by Niko House and Danny Sjursen. With Niko we discussed the Bernie Sanders' pivot after his campaign end to support Joe Biden. With Danny we talked about US interventionism in Africa and problems in the continent stemming from the novel coronavirus.

In this prerecorded Wednesday episode, Lauren and Liam discuss the controversy around popular YouTuber iDubbbz, who supports his girlfriend in her new business endeavor of ... sex work? Next, Emma Watson has come out with increasingly radical feminist views that need to be addressed. And then, perhaps unsurprisingly, a Jewish Orthodox school in the U.K. is at odds with the state, which is unsatisfied with the school's lack of teachings about LGBT people, even though the school is completely in compliance with the laws. Lastly, the ever-wholesome TLC network is being called out for exploiting obese people. Is there any legitimacy to this claim? BlazeTV is having its biggest sale ever. Go to https://BlazeTV.com/Lauren to get $30 off an annual subscription! The new $69 price is only $5.75 per month - so join today :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REBUILDING THE JEWISH COMMUNITY IN RUSSIA. Berel Lazar is a Jewish Orthodox, Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic rabbi. He became Chief Rabbi of Russia in 2000.

Hair Love won a 2020 Oscar in the Animated Short category. It seemed appropriate to think about the many ways that hair invades and controls how we spend our time and shapes our sense of self. And if you start to think about it -- as I did -- it is a lot.Throwing in a caveat and a correction -- and then a note. Correction: Matthew Cherry directed the heart-tugging Oscar winning animated short "Hair Love" -- not what I said. Caveat: For my relatives in Israel who might still be listening to our podcast -- the choice by some Jewish women to wear a hair wig [sheitel] over one's hair to hide it from the male-gaze, just seems strange to me, and, for me, it's not attractive, as the wigs are clearly wigs; maybe that's the point. Note: This is my observation of a style choice -- not a judgement of a religious choice. It's part of this episode's theme -- humans are weird about hair. Added Note: How about a Jewish Orthodox version of the Hijab as a substitution for the sheitel?We recorded this BCR episode at 5Napkin on W. 84th Street. James, a dancer and bar keep, told us about a new burger item on the menu -- it was delicious -- and he gave us a lesson in articulation -- it's "man-HA-ten" -- not "man-HA-EN."Contact BCR: barcrawlradio@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Aimee Baron, M.D.  is the founder and director of I Was Supposed To Have A Baby, which is a social media platform that supports Jewish families struggling to have a child. It provides a supportive space for families who are going through infertility, pregnancy loss, infant loss, surrogacy or adoption, in addition to connecting those families to resources in the Jewish community. Dr. Baron was formerly the Director of Innovation and Growth at Nechama Comfort, and has also worked as an Attending Pediatrician in the Newborn Nursery and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital before taking a leave of absence after her third miscarriage.  Dr. Baron lives in Riverdale, NY, with her husband and five children.   What you will hear in this episode: -Aimee shares her personal experience with unexplained secondary infertility and multiple pregnancy losses. She noticed that on a communal level ( the Jewish Orthodox community) we were not talking about these difficult scenarios nor was there a greater awareness and sensitivity shown for couples in these painful situations.  -We talk about  Aimee's goal which is support couples going through this difficult journey by connecting them with resources and facilitating their involvement in a greater community of people who can share their stories and help one another. She is also passionate about raising awareness to those who are unfamiliar with these situations since most people will likely be affected or will know some who will affected by these issues.  - We discuss the many myths often associated with secondary infertility and infertility. Aimee stresses the importance of being extremely sensitive when it comes to offering sympathy and advice. Offering unconditional support vs unsolicited advice and allowing an individual to sit with their grief are just a few of the  key points that we discuss.  Favorites: Quote: "Done is better then perfect." Easy meal: pasta , cheese and sauce Book: anything by Daniel  Silva Girl Boss: Rivkah Slonim    

This week, find out why we celebrate Christmas on December 25th and the differences between each of the four Christmas Masses. The show wraps up with bishop answering questions from listeners. Listener-submitted questions: • If Mary was already saved from original sin, why did she need to be saved again Jesus’s death on the cross? • I'm a candidate for formation as a 3rd order Franciscan. My formation director assigned the following reading from St. Paul, 1 Corinthians 14:34-35. “women should keep silent in the churches, for they are not allowed to speak, but they should be subordinate, as even the law says. But if they want to learn anything, they should ask their husbands at home. For it is improper for a woman to speak in the church.” When did this practice change? Are there still some churches doing this today? As a Jew growing up, I can picture the Jewish Orthodox synagogue and the division of men and women. Please explain this former Church practice and how it changed. Thank you so much! God bless you always, Bishop Rhoades. • Just read that Cardinal Dolan will not refuse the Host to Catholics defending abortion. How can this even be considerable acceptable? My heart hurts. • Is it true that Vatican II removed the minor rite of exorcism from baptism? • My daughter was baptized Lutheran as an infant and is now a student at Ball State and a member of Christian fellowship group there. She says she is getting baptized again next month. Is it even worth doing this, other than for an earthly symbolic statement? Now, as much as I hoped she’d become Catholic, I just don’t know how to support her. What do I do? How do I teach her the truth without offending her but support her walk to know Christ in her life, yet protect her from the many false evangelical leaders? ------ Truth in Charity is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on social media: www.Facebook.com/RedeemerRadio www.Twitter.com/RedeemerRadio www.Instagram.com/Instagram Submit your question(s): Call / Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/AskBishop E-mail - AskBishop@RedeemerRadio.com Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS

This is an episode from a series of collaborations that the four of us have been working over the last few months. Here is the link to Yael's episode where we talk about "money". This show is about "branding" and stay tuned for links to the other two episodes will be posted here as they go live. A little bit about the podcasts: Woman of Valor -Bari was a busy overachiever, but when she became ill, she no longer was able to accomplish like she used to. Join Bari as she becomes a WOV, a woman who pursues happiness and fulfillment in ways that she never did before in hopes of tapping into what a Woman of Valor really is. With the help of self love and self care, any woman can revive the Woman of Valor within. Visit theWOVlife.com Jewish Latin Princess-  a weekly podcast with Yael Trusch, columnist, blogger and highly sought after speaker. Get your dose of inspiration from the world's most-uniquely-talented Jewish women, and from Yael herself… Boss Maidel - Chanie Ehrentreu is the owner and principal designer of Fine & Pink, a residential interior design company. This podcast is a way for women to share their stories and is intended to dispel the illusion of perfection and the inflated claims so often portrayed in the social media and to explore the unaffected truth of every woman's narrative. The Franciska Show - This show is hosted by Franciska (myself), a female Jewish Orthodox singer, producer, composer. I interview women in her industry hoping to learn and share about these fields, bringing awareness to the market that is still quite underdeveloped. I recently launched the "No More Silence"series of monthly specials interviewing survivors of abuse.

Rochel shares with us her private journey into her new Jewish Orthodox magazine: Nashim. We bring up the role of the Jewish woman and they way they are being portrayed in the Jewish marketing world of 2019. Enjoy!

Rochel shares with us her private journey into her new Jewish Orthodox magazine: Nashim. We bring up the role of the Jewish woman and they way they are being portrayed in the Jewish marketing world of 2019. Enjoy!

In this bonus episode, the girls are joined by the great Avital Ash! She is a performer, comedian, actor, writer, and director! And a wonderful person! They get into her upbringing in Miami in a Jewish Orthodox family, her need to get out, her history with her biological mother, what brought her to LA, and so much more! Follow her on Instagram and Twitter at @avitalash.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Rabbi Yossi Groner is senior rabbi and spiritual leader of Congregation Ohr Ha Torah, a Jewish Orthodox congregation in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is the founder and director of the Charlotte Chabad House, a Jewish educational resource and outreach center whose offerings include weekly lectures on the Bible, Talmud and Kabbalah. The Chabad House is an affiliate of the International Chabad-Lubavitch movement, with its headquarters in Brooklyn, New York. Rabbi Groner is co-founder of Charlotte Jewish Day School and The Jewish Preschool. He is a visiting rabbi at several correctional institutes, including the Mecklenburg County and Guilford County jails. Rabbi Groner leads the highly acclaimed Charlotte Jewish Learning Institute which provides professional courses on Jewish law, ethics and mysticism. Rabbi Groner was ordained with his rabbinic degree in Talmudic studies at the Central Lubavitch Yeshiva in New York. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, the coming of the Messiah, the Inner Torah, ethics and mysticism, and what God wants for us. IN THIS EPISODE Rabbi Groner explains what different branches of Judaism have in common. He answers what makes someone a Jew. He discusses the founding of Hasidic Judaism by Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov in the 18th century. He talks about the origin and foundation of Chabad-Lubavitch Judaism. Rabbi Groner explains who is a rebbe and the role a rebbe plays in Chabad. He remembers the Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersen. He addresses whether there is a rebbe in Chabad today. He discusses the Jewish belief in the coming of a Messiah and whether the Rebbe was a messianic figure. Rabbi Groner tells a story about consensus among the Jews. He shares why he believes Chabad is the most dynamic force within Judaism today. He talks about the concept of Immanence, the nature of God, the inner Torah, and how humans are made in the image of God. He describes his childhood in Crown Heights in Brooklyn. Rabbi Groner talks about his parents and what was expected of him as a child. He shares when he knew he wanted to be a rabbi and how he found his way to Charlotte. He describes his work teaching Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) courses on Jewish ethics, law, philosophy and history. He addresses the connection between ethics and mysticism. Rabbi Groner reveals what God wants for us. plus Mark's Personal Word Essay: The Kingdom of God To learn more, visit On Life and Meaning  

Jewish, Orthodox Rabbi and African-American, MaNishtana enters the race convo as a voice of young Jewish leaders who speak out on issues of race, racial justice and religion in the Jewish community and beyond. He shares his experiences, perspective and  Jewish philosophy with us in all of these areas. MaNishtana is a speaker, blogger, screenwriter and author  of two books. He is the author of “Thoughts From a Unicorn, 100% Black, 100% Jewish, 100% Safe   Episode highlights with MaNishtana: Racial stereotypes within US Judaism and the outside world The intersection of race, religion and social justice How racism, immigration, and climate change are all Jewish issues Dealing with other people’s bias, stereotypes and assumptions toward him as a Black Jewish man and an orthodox rabbi. Making the world a better place for Jews of Color   

Today, Kathy is joined by Dr. Esther Altmann and their topic is considerations in the treatment of eating disorders for the Orthodox Jewish individual and their family. Dr. Altmann discusses the Sabbath, Kosher laws, fast days, and how treatment differs from other populations but is also the same.  

Dr. Rachel Pear, a teaching assistant at the School of Education at Bar-Ilan University and a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Haifa, gives us a breakdown of the great variety of Jewish Orthodox attitudes to Darwin's theory of evolution over the years. (Previously aired on 4/10/2014)

In Episode 6, Yale senior, Leah, discusses her changing relationship with Judaism over four years at Yale. Please be advised that this episode contains discussion of a sexual assault, as Leah considers the factors that led to changes in her faith and lifestyle – from a freshman year spent in strict observance of Jewish Orthodox laws, to a senior year in which nothing’s quite so clear. Produced by Emma Hathaway

David Nekrutman talks with IsraelFirst TV's Nathalie Blackham about Abraham's journey in bringing the word of God to the world and his own personal journey in establishing the first Jewish Orthodox institution with the intent to actively engage with the Christian community both here and across the world while praising the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in unity. This talk was originally featured on Israel First TV Program with Nathalie Blackham.

There's plenty of talk on radio, but with 20twenty you'll find Life, Culture & Current events from a Biblical perspective. Interviews, stories and insight you definately won't hear in the mainstream media. This feed contains selected content from 20twenty, heard every weekday morning. See www.vision.org.au for more details Help Vision to keep 'Connecting Faith to Life': https://vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you get when you mix spunk, humor, and a great pixie hair cut? You get a comedian from Brooklyn with an insatiable hunger for life. Chani Lisbon is one of eleven Jewish Orthodox children, and her affinity for comedy stemmed from an innate curiosity to poke and prod and ask, "What would happen if?" By following the answers, Chani's story teaches that no matter how far away you may go, your roots may always lead you home again.

Blessed be He who made me woman created of nothing!   Blessed be He who hasn't made me man who never dies and is not born. So began the mornings of Shin Shifra, born in Bnei Brak in 1931, who turns the traditional Jewish Orthodox morning prayer up-side-down.  Shin Shifra’s poetry is steeped in Orthodox religious practice, befitting her home life and background. But it portrays a feminine and feminist focus, as in the poem 'Sabbath Prayer,' translated by Tsipi Keller and read by host Marcela Sulak: "Let there be in the house a troop of toddlers... Let them bring in mud / from the garden and I will yell at them / let them quarrel and call each other names / and they will give me strength / like the angels of the recitation of Shema / and my forefathers will be named in them."   Text: Poets on the Edge. An Anthology of Contemporary Hebrew Poetry. Selected and translated by Tsipi Keller. SUNY Press (2008).   Music: Hagar Kadima - 'Stop' (2011), lyrics by Shin Shifra, performed by Etty BenZaken. Gil Shohat - 'Songs of Bathsheba' (2005), lyrics by Shin Shifra.

May 1, 2014. Candacy Taylor discusses hairdressers and beauty shop culture. Although the practice of styling hair may appear to be based in vanity, hairdressing traditions and styling practices reflect our belief systems about race, class and cultural production. From the hills of San Francisco to the hills of the Appalachian Mountains; from the tip of Provincetown, Mass., to the tip of the Gullah Geechee Islands in South Carolina; and from the Lumbee Indians, who were here before there was an America, to Pakistanis who just arrived in Queens, this multimedia presentation gives unprecedented access into the intimate space of the salon. Speaker Biography: An award-winning author and photographer and an Archie Green Fellow, Candacy Taylor traveled over 20,000 miles throughout the US interviewing hair stylists who serve African American, Appalachian, Cajun, Dominican, Gullah Geechee, Jamaican, Japanese, Jewish (Orthodox), Lumbee Indian, Pakistani and LGBT communities. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6537

Water laws in British-ruled Palestine: A case study Dr. David Schorr, a historian of environmental law at Tel Aviv University's School of Law, tells us about the evolution of water laws in Palestine during the mandate years, and how the treatment of this scarce resource helped shape this country's political and legal reality in years to come. Darwinism vs. Creationism: Not just for Christians Dr. Rachel Pear, teaching assistant at the School of Education at Bar-Ilan University and a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Haifa, gives us a breakdown of the great variety Jewish Orthodox attitudes to Darwin's theory of evolution over the years. Music: Prince - Kiss Dudu Tassa - Ani Guitara Cardigans - Lovefool The Who - Water Meir Ariel - Ma Hadash Bamada