A conversation with Raizy Fried about discovering the Godly purpose of her natural personality, the way resurrection of the dead (Techiyas Hameisim) can be a practical, emotional experience, the realization that Hashem wants our full hearts, how Raizy's personal questions led her to deeper Torah study, how gossip and judgment can be a reflection of our own unfulfilled purpose, what compels her to stick her neck out to discuss taboo topics, and a transformative teaching from the Tanya that changed Raizy's life. Raizy Fried is a world-renowned author of the Lekovod Shabbos Kodesh series and The Anatomy of a Yenta, and a beloved speaker known for her warm, honest, and deeply relatable style. She brings clarity and depth to topics ranging from Shabbos to emotional wellness and personal growth. Through her platform, Inspired Living, Raizy reaches thousands of women with thoughtful content designed to uplift and enrich everyday life. Link to Inspired Living: watch.raizyfried.com Find her on instagram @raizyscookin * * * * * * * To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at [email protected] To support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor. Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨ Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

What happens when we are called to a mission, but we don't have what it takes? Why is the world we live in one of specificity, where every person experiences a very individual life and purpose? Can we be channels for divine light in this world, as our imperfect selves? When God tells Moshe to speak to Pharoh, he says: "I am not a man of speech." His inability to communicate is not just a technical inability, it is a spiritual one. What follows is a rich lesson about the advantage of deep, expressed light over the highest, disembodied light and the power of communication, both in life and speech: the power of compressing limitless information into contained expression, the power of taking the raw material of our potential and building a life with it. Source: Torah Ohr, Parshas Shemos * * * * * * * To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at [email protected] To support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor. Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨ Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

Orthodox Jewish singer Shaindy Plotzker discusses her journey within the music industry, using our talents and voices for the sake of a higher purpose, performing for women’s only crowds and the blessings she’s seen come of it, seeing G-d as the source of both our successes and hardships, learning how to rest, elevating other women in her industry, advice for aspiring artists, and the deep intention that guides her every move. Discover more from Shaindy Plotzker at shaindyplotzker.com and by streaming her music on Youtube, Spotify and all music streaming platforms. Connect with her on instagram via @shaindyplotzkermusic. Episode Partners: TOVEEDO: An online children's streaming subscription featuring exclusive Jewish content created and sourced by Toveedo. Use code HH10 for 10% off at Toveedo.com. ZELDA HAIR: A wig company that champions the holistic process of hair covering for Jewish women. Shop Zelda Hair at zeldahairshop.com and discover the heart behind the brand on Instagram @zeldahair.To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at [email protected] support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨Human & Holy podcast available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. 0:15 Toveedo Sponsorship 1:06 Host's Introduction 2:20 Welcome Shaindy Plotzker  3:00 What Makes Shaindy Who She Is? 5:17 Shaindy's Journey into the Music World 8:02 What Do I Want to be Known For? 9:50 Putting the Spotlight on Others 11:00 The Spiritual Significance of Women's Concerts 14:20 The Challenges & Rewards of Singing for Women Only  15:45 Getting Halachic Guidance on Her Career 18:10 Seeing Open Blessings from Doing the Right Thing 20:00 I Am Not Motivated by Self Expression 25:00 My Talent is a Vessel for G-d 27:28 How Does Faith in G-d Impact Her Business? 30:26 Put Your Trust in G-d, Not People 31:30 The Jewish People's Story (Kol Isha) 35:35 Advice On Faith When Business is Hard 38:00 My Voice Doesn't Define Me 39:30 Defining Yourself Beyond Success 42:12 Lifting Up Fellow Artists in Her Industry 49:16 Can Jewish Music Hold Sorrowful Emotion? 54:55 Music Writing Process 56:15 Joy and Sadness Can Coexist 58:35 Being Intentional About How I Share  59:42 A Moving Concert in Israel After Oct. 7th 1:06:27 Hold Onto Hope  1:08:54 Knowing When to Say No to an Opportunity 1:12:04 Learning How to Rest 1:21:18 Advice to Jewish Women With Unique Talents 1:25:08 Stop Being a Perfectionist and Start Somewhere 1:30:00 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts 1:37:12 Zelda Hair Sponsorship & Host's Outro

A conversation with Chanie Krasnianski, a seasoned educator and shlucha on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, NY, about the beauty of the Jewish perspective on sexuality, mikvah, and marriage. Explore the spiritual depth of physical attraction, the beauty and struggles that can arise with the laws of family purity, how to navigate religious differences in a relationship, and the deep potential for holiness and profound connection within our most intimate spaces. To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at [email protected] To support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨ Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 - The Bedroom is the Holy of Holies 0:00:41 - Partner With Human & Holy 0:01:57 - Guest Introduction: Chanie Krasnjanski 0:03:01 - Welcome Chanie 0:03:27 - Topic: Holy Intimacy 0:03:33 - Chanie’s Background 0:05:53 - Bringing Holiness to Marriage 0:07:07 - You Want to Fix the World, Fix Your World 0:08:05 - In Times of Crisis, Strengthen the Home 0:09:11 - The Art of Holy Intimacy: Connection 0:09:42 - How Do You Begin This Conversation? 0:10:27 - Reclaiming Your Sexuality 0:12:48 - Boundaries as Protection, Not Restriction 0:14:08 - What is the Jewish Perspective on Sexuality? 0:14:28 - The Physical Reality Mirrors the Spiritual Reality 0:15:11 - The Kabbalistic Understanding of Male & Female Attraction 0:18:22 - Attraction Outside of Marriage 0:19:05 - The Torah's Perspective Keeps You Honest 0:20:27 - You Choose How to Satisfy Your Hunger 0:22:13 - Halacha Is Not a Checklist 0:26:39 - Accepting the Imperfections in Our Relationship with G-d 0:27:48 - Judaism is Not a Religion 0:28:17 - A Child Learns Faith In Infancy 0:30:36 - Reframing Your Understanding of the Mikvah 0:31:10 - The Spiritual Significance of Mikvah Immersion 0:33:01 - Femininity is a Divine Vessel 0:34:42 - You Can't Override the Spiritual Level of Your Spouse 0:35:59 - Building a Relationship with G-d 0:38:26 - Overcoming Personal Discomfort with Mikvah Ladies 0:41:42 - Your Triggers are Signals 0:43:41 - When Your Spouse Wants Something But It Isn't the Highest Halachic Standard 0:46:07 - When You Feel Uncomfortable Speaking to a Mentor About Intimate Topics 0:52:02 - Religious Guilt Around Sexuality 0:55:11 - G-d as a Loving Father 0:56:40 - You Are Not Your Spouse’s Rabbi 0:57:10 - When a Spouse Is Resistant to the Other's Spiritual Growth 01:02:58 - Your Spouse is a Mirror 01:04:09 - When Niddah Draws You Apart 01:08:21 - The Seasons of Marriage 01:10:49 - There’s Usually a Deeper Reason 01:12:30 - Differentiating Between Law & Custom (Halacha & Chumra) 01:15:13 - Strengthening the Mitzvah of Family Purity 01:19:13 - The Jewish Ideals of Sexual Intimacy Are Designed to Encourage Connection 01:23:24 - Seeking Out the Right Rabbi or Mentor 01:25:24 - Inviting G-d into Our Bedrooms 1:27:31 - Through Intimacy, We Become G-dlike 1:28:02 Host's Outro