Popular Shows by Meaningful Minute: Page 8

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Jeff Seidel - The King of the Kotel

May 22, 2021

1:14:25

You probably have seen him by the Western Wall. Since 1982, Jeff Seidel has introduced thousands of Jewish college students to their first Shabbat experience as well as offered free tours and classes through his Jewish Student Centers at Hebrew U in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University, Ben-Gurion University in Beersheba, and IDC in Herzliya. He has lived in Jerusalem’s Old City for over thirty years and connected tens of thousands to the Land of Israel. He has also authored “The Jewish Traveler’s Resource Guide,” which lists Shabbat placement programs around the world. Get $100 OFF at United Refuah or call 1-855-SHARE-55 Ep Powered by: AMR Pharm & United Refuah

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Rabbi Hanoch Teller - Super Storyteller

May 29, 2021

1:16:16

Rabbi Hanoch Teller is a globe-trotting modern-day maggid (storyteller of yore) renowned as the King of the Storytellers and the Shakespeare of the Yeshivah World. He has lectured before audiences on five continents, in 40 American States and 24 other countries, delivering a precious and inspiring message that is cherished for a lifetime. His presentations – imbued with joy and drama, laughter and pathos — provide a one-of-a-kind experience for listeners young and old from all across the spectrum. The classes he teaches in numerous Jerusalem educational institutions are in great demand. Listen to his podcast: Teller From Jerusalem Here More about Rabbi Teller here Episode Powered by: AMR Pharmacy

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Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz

Oct 2, 2021

1:20:01

Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz is the director of Semikhah at RIETS as well as the Mara D'atra of Beis Haknesses of North Woodmere. He was previously a rebbe at Lander's College for Men and an eleventh grade Rebbe at the DRS Yeshiva High School (HALB). Rabbi Lebowitz grew up in the Five Towns community and spent two years learning in eretz Yisrael at Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh , where he developed a close relationship with Rav Ahron Silver, who taught him his derech halimud and encouraged him to pursue a career in Klei Kodesh. Upon his return from Eretz Yisrael, Rabbi Lebowitz attended Yeshiva University’s Sy Syms School of Business, where he majored in finance. Rabbi Lebowitz has published numerous articles on practical halachic topics in various journals, including several recent articles in the Journal of Halacha and Contemporary Society. Prior to founding the Beis Haknesses of North Woodmere, Rabbi Lebowitz spent three years as Assistant Rabbi at Congregation Sha’aray Tefillah in Lawrence. While at Sha’aray Tefillah, Rabbi Lebowitz also served as the Rosh Kollel of the morning kollel, one of the foremost centers of adult education in the Lawrence community. Episode powered by: AMR Pharmacy

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Ben Brafman - The Jewish Defense Attorney

Nov 6, 2021

1:00:51

One of the biggest defense attorneys in America is an Orthodox Jew. Mr. Brafman has represented some of the biggest stars and celebrities in the world, yet he never sacrifices his Jewish faith. Born to Holocaust survivors and a brother of R' Ahron Brafman ztz"l, Ben's roots in the Jewish faith is even stronger than his closing arguments in court. HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A FREE APARTMENT IN JERUSALEM! Get $10 OFF Your Dream Raffle Ticket with Promo Code: MPP Plus, if you Buy 1 Ticket you Get 1 Free! Get Your Ticket Here - https://bit.ly/3whZCSa or go to TheDreamRaffle.com for more info Episode Powered by: The Dream Raffle & AMR Pharmacy

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Rabbi Shalom Arush - Garden of Emuna

Jan 8, 2022

1:08:40

Rabbi Shalom Arush is the Head of “Chut Shel Chessed” Institutions - Chut Shel Chessed’s incredible success is largely due to its leader – Rabbi Shalom Arush, and his unique ability to reach out and touch the hearts of Jews and non-Jews throughout the world. Rabbi Arush is not your typical orthodox rabbi. Born in Morocco, he made aliya and moved to Israel with his parents at age thirteen. After graduating high-school, he served in the Israeli Defense Force’s elite naval rescue unit as an airborne combat-medic, where he took part in many clandestine missions. After completing his three year stint in the service, Rabbi Arush attended university, majoring in economics. During that time, five of his closest friends were killed in a helicopter crash while carrying out an army mission. At their funerals, the Rabbi wondered about the seeming futility of life. This tragedy was the catalyst for a complete metamorphosis in the Rabbi’s outlook on the world, and eventually led to him discovering the truth of Torah and mitzvot. Rabbi Arush studied in several yeshivot until he finally found the teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslev. Rabbi Arush learned with Breslev giants like Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Bender zt”l and Rabbi Shmuel Shapiro zt”l . Eventually, they urged the Rabbi to move to Jerusalem to begin bringing his fellow Jews closer to G-d. With his teacher’s blessings, Rabbi Arush established Chut Shel Chessed Institutions twenty years ago. To connect to Rav Arush weekly in English - Emunalive.com and for the Garden of Emuna Series books & more - Breslev.com - Thank you to Eli Goldsmith and team for coordinating the Emuna Tour that brought about this podcast episode including the excellent translation from Rav Dayan Elgrod - for inquiries email [email protected]

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Shlomo Twerski About His Father - A Tribute From A Son (Part 2)

Jan 22, 2022

1:01:32

Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski has so many children, sibling and family. Shlomo is someone who typically is out of the spotlight. We sat down with him to discuss his father's relationship with his family and the world. Thank you to JINSIDER for letting use use their clip! Love Meaningful People? Want your company, org, or business advertised? Now You Can Here: https://www.meaningfulpeoplepodcast.com/ads

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Rabbi David Fohrman - Aleph Beta

Feb 6, 2022

1:40:16

Rabbi David Fohrman is the founder and lead scholar at Aleph Beta Academy. He is author of "The Beast that Crouches at the Door," finalist for the 2007 National Jewish Book Award, and "The Queen You Thought You Knew." Rabbi Fohrman seeks to open layers of meaning of Biblical text and to help the reader develop a relationship with the texts that make us who we are. Aleph Beta's CEO is Imu Shalev. For more of his work, see www.alephbeta.org. Want to hear more of Rabbi Fohrman’s teachings? Aleph Beta is giving our listeners a free month subscription. Head to https://bit.ly/AlephBetaMPP22 to subscribe and use code MP22 at checkout. We want to tell you about our sponsors: Looking for interesting, up-to-date health information from the experts? Join Dr. Alisa Minkin, board-certified pediatrician and host of the JOWMA Health Podcast, as she interviews top physicians and renowned leaders about a variety of health topics that pertain to you. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes about raising healthy kids, mental health, cancer, heart disease, and more! Listen here - plinkhq.com/i/1500215343 Episode powered by: JOWMA

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Lily Ebert & Dov Forman - Teaching The World About the Holocaust

Feb 12, 2022

55:29

Lily Ebert spent Yom Kippur 1944 in Auschwitz and made herself a promise. “If I ever came out of that place, I was determined to do something that would change everything. I had to make sure that nothing like this could ever happen again to anybody. So I promised myself I would tell the world what had happened. Not just to me, but to all the people who could not tell their stories.” She has kept her promise not just by telling her remarkable story in “Lily’s Promise: How I Survived Auschwitz and Found the Strength to Live,” but also through years of Holocaust education work. Thanks to her great-grandson, Dov Forman, that work has gained a huge new social media audience during the pandemic. The pair have 1.7 million TikTok followers, and their social media presence is huge. We want to tell you about our sponsors: Looking for interesting, up-to-date health information from the experts? Join Dr. Alisa Minkin, board-certified pediatrician and host of the JOWMA Health Podcast, as she interviews top physicians and renowned leaders about a variety of health topics that pertain to you. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes about raising healthy kids, mental health, cancer, heart disease, and more! Listen here - plinkhq.com/i/1500215343 Episode powered by: JOWMA

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8th Day

Feb 26, 2022

1:06:13

Co-founded by brothers Shmuel and Bentzi Marcus, is one of the most sought after music acts these days. With their latest hit album “Lucky”, the group has now released nine studio albums. Their music has been featured on rock radio stations all over the United States and they have been top sellers on the Alternative Rock, World Music, Reggae and Jewish Music charts for the last decade. The band has played hundreds of sold out concerts across the globe with stops in Australia, Europe, Israel, Asia, South Africa, Canada, the Caribbean Islands and all over the United States. Their hit music video for “Ya’alili” has over 7 million views on YouTube and helped drive 8th Day to the top of the Music charts. They followed that up with more fan favorites like “Celebrate”, “Miracle of Light”, and now their latest hit video “Lucky”. What started as a fun family project, has now become a global phenomenon as their fan base continues to grow all over the world. Looking for interesting, up-to-date health information from the experts? Join Dr. Alisa Minkin, board-certified pediatrician and host of the JOWMA Health Podcast, as she interviews top physicians and renowned leaders about a variety of health topics that pertain to you. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes about raising healthy kids, mental health, cancer, heart disease, and more! Listen here - plinkhq.com/i/1500215343 Episode powered by: JOWMA

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The Story of Rabbi Zev Leff - Moshav Matisyahu

Mar 12, 2022

1:21:23

The Story of Rabbi Zev Leff - Moshav Matisyahu | Meaningful People #75 Rabbi Zev Leff is one of Israel’s most popular Torah educators. He is the Rabbi of Moshav Matisyahu, a small religious community located in central Israel. Rabbi Leff was born in the Bronx, where he attended public school before his family relocated to Miami, where he enrolled in a conservative school before subsequently transferring to a yeshiva. He received semicha from the Telshe Yeshiva in Cleveland Ohio, where he studied under Rav Mordechai Gifter. He married Rivkah Minkoff of Ellenville, New York. During a Pesach visit to Miami, Rabbi Leff stepped in to help the Young Israel of Greater Miami in North Miami Beach with some speeches. His talks were received so well that after Pesach, he was invited to apply for the position of rabbi. During a Pesach visit to Miami, Rabbi Leff stepped in to help the Young Israel of Greater Miami in North Miami Beach with some speeches. His talks were received so well that after Pesach, he was invited to apply for the position of rabbi. In 1983, Fulfilling a life-long dream, he moved with his family to Eretz Yisrael, eventually settling in Moshav Matityahu. Today, in addition to his communal duties, Rabbi Leff is also Rosh Yeshivah of Yeshiva Gedolah Matisyahu, and oversees the Kollel on the Moshav. In addition to the shiurim he gives seven days a week at Matityahu, Rabbi Leff is constantly traveling to speak at schools, yeshivas, seminaries, and events throughout Israel and abroad. He has been a featured speaker at the conventions of the Orthodox Union, Agudas Yisrael, and Torah Umesorah. In November 2018, a Sky News video of Rabbi Leff engrossed in a sefer at a Scotland–Israel UEFA soccer game, oblivious to the excitement in the stadium after Israel scored its first goal, went viral. Rabbi Leff and his wife had been visiting their family and accompanied them to the game. As he personally had no interest in the match, Rabbi Leff brought his Gemara along to learn. The sight of the rabbi enjoying his sefer during the game made an indelible impression upon millions of people worldwide. To connect with Rabbi Leff and his teachings, visit rabbileff.net where he expounds on current issues and timely topics. Subscribe to our Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeoplepodcast Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod Editor: Sruly S. Podcast created by: Yaakov Langer & Nachi Gordon For more info and upcoming news check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com #jew #jewish #podcast #frum #rabbi #frumpodcast #meaningfulpeople #torah #mitzvah #hashem #jewishmusic #jewishpodcast #israel #kumzitz #nachigordon #yaakovlanger #jewishpod

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Rabbi Yehiel Kalish | CEO of Hatzalah

Jul 3, 2022

1:12:42

Yehiel Kalish is a former Illinois House of Representatives member and currently serves as the CEO of Hatzalah, the largest volunteer ambulance service in the United States. Kalish is the only rabbi to serve in the Illinois state legislature. He is a chazzan at Shaarei Tzedek Mishkan Yair in Chicago, and the brother of Dafna Michaelson Jenet, a member of the Colorado House of Representatives. A member of Agudas Yisroel of America’s board of trustees, he established an Aguda office in the Chicago area and served as the AIOI Midwest Regional Director before ultimately becoming the organization’s vice president for development and state relations. He was also the CEO of S4 Group, a lobbying and business consulting firm. Yechiel’s ongoing involvement in communal affairs has earned him the admiration of the broader Jewish community. This episode is brought to you by Touro University! To learn more about how you can excel at Touro University, Visit Touro.edu/more This episode is also brought to you by Bridge Credit Solutions! If you’re looking for a reputable credit repair company that can clean your credit within 6-60 days or your money back, Bridge Credit Solutions is your choice. Serious Inquiries Only https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=12126602991&text=Hi,%20Im%20interested%20in%20more%20information.%20Saw%20on%20MM%20 Take advantage of the FREE trial with Chayenu by heading to Chayenu.org/trial Subscribe to our Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeoplepodcast Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod Editor: Sruly Saftlas Podcast created by: Meaningful Minute For more info and upcoming news check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com #jew #jewish #podcast #frum #rabbi #frumpodcast #meaningfulpeople #torah #mitzvah #hashem #jewishmusic #jewishpodcast #israel #kumzitz #nachigordon #jewishpod

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Rav Shlomo Katz - Mourning With Hope

Jul 16, 2022

1:19:56

Rav Shlomo Katz is a renowned Torah teacher & Musician who has led hundreds of people on transformative journeys through Torah, Jewish history, Kivrei Tzadikim, and the foundations of Chassidus. His unique style empowers individuals to explore, grow, and form new connections to themselves, others, and Hashem. Shlomo was born in New Jersey before his family subsequently moved back and forth between Los Angeles and Israel. While studying in a Raanana yeshiva, Katz was introduced to the music and teachings of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, eventually becoming the lead Baal Tefilah and spiritual guide in the Carlebach Minyan of Beverly Hills. His brother Eitan is also a well-known musician, and the two often perform together. In between his teaching in Efrat, Yeshivat Simchat Shlomo, and Web Yeshiva, Shlomo continues to tour, teach, and perform worldwide. Rabbi Katz lives in Efrat with his wife Bina and family. This episode is brought to you by Touro University! To learn more about how you can excel at Touro University, Visit Touro.edu/more Take advantage of the FREE trial with Chayenu by heading to Chayenu.org/trial This episode is also brought to you by Bridge Credit Solutions! If you’re looking for a reputable credit repair company that can clean your credit within 6-60 days or your money back, Bridge Credit Solutions is your choice. Serious Inquiries Only https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=12126602991&text=Hi,%20Im%20interested%20in%20more%20information.%20Saw%20on%20MM%20 Subscribe to Meaningful Minute on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/15166687800?text=Please%20subscribe%20me%20to%20Meaningful%20Minute Subscribe to our Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeoplepodcast Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod Editor: Sruly Saftlas Podcast created by: Meaningful Minute For more info and upcoming news check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com #jew #jewish #podcast #frum #rabbi #frumpodcast #meaningfulpeople #torah #mitzvah #hashem #jewishmusic #jewishpodcast #israel #kumzitz #nachigordon #jewishpod

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1: What Is Normal, Anyways?

Jan 13, 2021

44:52

Normal. How does that word make you feel? Whether it’s a word you identify with or a word you avoid, chances are, it’s a word you think about. In today’s episode, we’re going to explore: -How to decide what normal means to you -The relationship between normal and healthy -Appreciating other people’s normal instead of spiraling into insecurity -Changing standards with the life cycle -The challenges and benefits of conformity -Defining normal in religious terms -Deviating from the norm -The pressures of communal standards and expectations -Finding balance We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or just email us at [email protected]. And please send us your Takeaway mentioned in the episode! References: The Wikipedia definition of normality: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normality (behavior) The article Alex referenced by Elisheva Liss: https://www.elishevaliss.com/post/am-i-normal The book Rivki referenced by Gretchen Rubin: https://gretchenrubin.com/books/better-than-before/about-the-book/ The article Rivki wrote about changing your normal: https://betweencarpools.com/i-used-to-be-completely-disorganized-this-is-how-i-changed/

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2: Our Complicated Relationship With Social Media

Jan 27, 2021

44:05

We know we’re not the only ones who have a love/hate relationship with social media. We’re spilling the beans about the ways we struggle with social media, and the ways we feel it enhances our lives. And we’ll be hearing from three special guests! So please join us. In today’s episode we’ll be discussing: -The pros of social media, with guest Ruchi Koval -The cons of social media, with guest Avigail Ishakis -The relationship between social media and emotional health, with guest psychotherapist Elisheva Liss -Our tips for managing social media in our lives We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or just email us at [email protected]. And please send us your Takeaway mentioned in the episode! References: Elisheva Liss’ “Therapy and Social Media” segment for Amudim: https://vimeo.com/494257565 Normal Frum Women is supported by True Fitness with Chavi Cohen http://www.truefitonline.com

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3: How To Say No (Without Feeling Guilty)

Feb 10, 2021

46:35

There are so many situations in life where we have the option to embrace opportunities or reject them, to say yes to something where we give a little (or a lot) of ourselves, or to say no, for whatever the reason. Setting boundaries is a crucial key to healthy interpersonal relationships -- and emotional health. But sometimes it’s so hard. Join us as we get to the root of these issues, and how they specifically impact the lives of frum women. In today’s episode we’ll be discussing: -Why it’s so hard to say no -The importance of setting boundaries -Setting boundaries in contributing to the community, with special guest Gill Wolovitz, LSW (MA) -Setting boundaries in interpersonal relationships, with psychologist and author, Sarah Chana Radcliffe -Practical takeaways to set boundaries protecting the things we value most We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. And please send us your Takeaway mentioned in the episode! References: Daring Greatly, by Brene Brown https://www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Transforms/dp/1592408419 This episode of Normal Frum Women is supported by CB's Shuk @cbsshuk

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4: Normal Frum Rebbetzins

Feb 24, 2021

45:00

Rebbetzins are normal frum women too! In this episode we sit down with Rebbetzin Chamie Haber of Norfolk, VA, and Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg of Boca Raton, Florida, and get real about the complexities, nuances and joys of being a rebbetzin! In today’s episode we’ll be discussing: -The role of the rebbetzin in inspiring, mentoring and leading her community and beyond -The traits we look for in a rebbetzin -Personalities, skill sets and babka baking: The challenges rebbetzins face wearing many hats for many people -Being a rebbetzin as a life goal vs. growing into the role -What rebbetzins love and struggle with in their position -The rebbetzin and rabbi relationship -Tips for developing a relationship with a rebbetzin We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. And please send us your Takeaway mentioned in the episode! This episode of Normal Frum Women is sponsored by CBs Shuk @cbsshuk

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5: How To Make Pesach In Five Days With Meira Spivak

Mar 10, 2021

44:27

It’s that time of year again - Pesach is coming. Feeling stressed? We’re here to help and we think our discussion with Meira Spivak, whose new book “How To Make Pesach In Five Days” is taking the world by storm, will help you feel like a queen when you sit down at the seder this year. In today’s episode we’ll be discussing: -Our own experiences making Pesach -Meira’s background and unique skill set -What inspired Meira to write this book -What it actually means to make Pesach in Five Days -The lists and recipes you’ll find in the book -The biggest mistake people make when preparing for Pesach -How to go into the seder feeling like a queen Buy Meira’s book here - All proceeds go to charity (NCSY) We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. And please send us your Takeaway mentioned in the episode! This episode is sponsored by Rena Reiser’s Tune In Journal

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BONUS: Normal Frum Rebbetzins Continued

Mar 24, 2021

26:40

We had a lot of extra content from our conversations with Chamie Haber and Yocheved Goldberg that we weren’t able to fit into the final cut for the Normal Frum Rebbetzins episode, and we thought it would be a nice pre-Pesach treat to share those unheard selections with you, so you could listen to them while you clean or pack or procrastinate or whatever it is you’re up to right now. Enjoy our first Bonus Episode!

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6: Getting To Know Alex And Rivki

Apr 14, 2021

45:04

You know how when you listen to a podcast and start feeling connected to the hosts and then think, “Hey, I would really like to know more about them! So many questions!” Well, we’re hoping you’ve had similar thoughts listening to Normal Frum Women! So to give our listeners more of a sneak peak into who we really are, we interviewed each other, and asked some pretty deep questions (as well as the 5 Questions at the end, of course). We hope our answers give you the opportunity to get to know us better. In today’s episode we’ll be discussing: - How we made some major life decisions - Things we struggle with in our Yiddishkeit - What we’re proud about being Orthodox Jewish women - What people wouldn’t guess about us based on our public persona - What we truly strive for in life And more!! We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. And please send us your Takeaway mentioned in the episode! This episode is sponsored by Cleveland Kesher. Contact Yocheved Wylen for advertising information at [email protected]. References: Ruchi Koval’s Pesach article https://outoftheorthobox.com/an-ikea-passover/?v=7516fd43adaa Alex’s experiences at AishUK https://mishpacha.com/growing-our-resilience-muscles/ Rivki’s conversion story https://jewinthecity.com/2018/05/people-kept-asking-me-if-i-was-jewish-and-then-one-day-i-decided-to-be/

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7: The Hows And Whys Of Self-Care

Apr 28, 2021

49:38

A lot's been said about self-care in the world of frum media. Based on all the passionate (and indignant) letter writers out there, it seems that the topic of what is self-care and what it isn’t, why we need it and how to do it, can get controversial at times. So we wanted to have the discussion right here on the podcast, Normal Frum Women-style! In today’s episode we’ll be discussing: - What self-care means and how to do it - Rivki and Alex’s self-care evolution - The crucial role of mental health in self-care, with psychotherapist Dr. Rachel Goodman - Practical tips and inspiration from the salon chair with aesthetician and sheitel macher Fariba Diamond By the end of this episode, we hope you’ll feel more inspired along with us to make YOU a priority in your busy life. This episode is sponsored by Wellness by Miriam, the 17-day diet plan, boutique nutrition and weight loss program . Visit www.wellnessbymiriam.com for more information and follow her on instagram @wellness.delivered. We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. And please send us your Takeaway mentioned in the episode! References: Dr. Rachel Goodman’s website: www.drrachelgoodman.com Mental Health Shabbat: www.mentalhealth.tbdj.org Fariba Diamond: instagram - @faribadiamond

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9: Being Content With The Life You Have

May 26, 2021

47:16

Last episode, we asked everyone in our takeaway to think about if life turned out the way you dreamed it would as a teenager, and what you would tell your teenage self about your future. We were really thinking ahead about today’s episode. So here we are: You’re an adult, and this is your life. There are going to be disappointments and dissatisfactions. It’s normal. But now what? How can we be content with the life we have? In this episode we’ll be talking about ways we have come to terms with how our lives are not the exact pictures we painted them to be. We’re also talking with author and Mishpacha Magazine contributor Esther Kurtz about the idea of “Jewish privilege” and how that plays out in our struggles of being satisfied with our lots. By the end of today’s episode we hope you walk away feeling inspired to better appreciate the life you lead, warts and all, and feel more empowered to deal with any interfering thoughts of comparison, inadequacy and disappointment that rob the joy out of life. This episode is sponsored by Master My Space, a luxury home professional organizing company based in Cleveland. Working with the way you naturally function, not fighting it. Want to find out your organizing personality and how to take advantage so it works for you? Contact [email protected] to schedule a session. Visit mastermyspace.com for more info and follow her on Instagram @mastermyspace. We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. And please send us your Takeaway mentioned in the episode! References: - Brene Brown’s ideas on scarcity can be found in her book Daring Greatly. https://www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Transforms/dp/1592408419 - https://www.estherkurtz.com

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10: Talking About Marriage With Kayla Levin

Jun 9, 2021

46:40

So this week’s episode is a biggie: We’re tackling marriage. Or, as much as we can tackle in 45 minutes. The only expertise that we have on the topic is that we are each married, so whatever experience that comes with is what we’re bringing to the table. But, good news, we’re bringing on marriage coach Kayla Levin to give us the lowdown on some common issues and struggles she helps women deal with in their marriages. Today we’ll be talking about: Rivki and Alex’s top 3 common issues that come up in marriage Kayla Levin’s top 3 common issues she sees in her marriage coaching practice By the end of today’s episode we hope that you walk away with some practical tools and mindsets to improve your marriage, or any close relationship. This episode is sponsored by Rivke Gardner, Marriage Coach. Rivke Gardner is a Certified Marriage Coach trained by Dina Friedman. In her private coaching practice and group coaching programs she takes women on a transformational marriage journey: From conflict and resentment to love and connection. Connect with Rivke at [email protected] or call 216-926-9036. We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. And please send us your Takeaway mentioned in the episode! References: -Kayla Levin’s website: https://firstyearmarried.com/ -Kayla Levin’s podcast: https://firstyearmarried.com/podcast/

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11: Road Trips

Jun 23, 2021

43:48

School is out, it’s hot and muggy outside, and we’re feeling some summer vibes! Today’s episode is all about road trips! And we’re not just talking about the cross-country types. Any time you get in the car to do something fun -- by yourself or with the family in tow -- counts. And we’ve learned lots of tips and tricks from our guest, Jodi Fried, founder of Love.Adventure.Mom and host of the To Mom Life podcast, who has a personal love for all things road trips! In this episode, you’ll hear: Rivki’s and Alex’s summer road trip memories Jodi’s approach to having fun on the road, whether it be a Sunday outing or a family vacation By the end of today’s episode, we hope you’ve gotten some helpful pointers, as well as a bit of inspiration, to get out of the house and plan a fun trip for you (and maybe your family too) this summer. This episode is sponsored by the Howie and Luba Penner We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. And please send us your Takeaway mentioned in the episode! References: - Jodi Fried’s website: www.loveadventure.mom -Jodi's Road Trip Activity Guide

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12: BT Stages

Jul 7, 2021

49:41

We’ve all heard the inspiring stories of hashgacha pratis and self-sacrifice of BTs who have done whatever it takes to make the sometimes huge change to a life of Torah observance. But what happens after that initial decision to become observant? How do BTs navigate their new world which is full of unspoken rules that can’t exactly be found on Aish.com? We speak with Liv Sher, an undergrad at NYU, and newly observant NFW, as well as Penina Taylor, an inspirational speaker and master mindset coach, who has married off all her children. In this episode you’ll hear: What inspired Liv and Penina to become frum Challenges Liv has faced Liv’s message for the frum community The most valuable piece of advice Penina received Penina’s advice for BTs in earlier stages The 5 stages of Teshuva according to Penina At the end of today’s episode, we hope you’ll have gained more insight into, and appreciation of, the experiences of baalei teshuva in our community. This episode is sponsored by BakeBox For Kids, a monthly kosher baking kit subscription, providing hands on fun for little and big bakers. Each beautifully packaged box comes complete with pre-measured, individually packaged dry ingredients, step by step instructions and a fun activity. You can choose from the beginners or advanced option, and from a 1, 6 or 12 month subscription plan. Follow @bakebox for kids on instagram. Visit https://www.bakeboxforkids.com to subscribe today. We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. And please send us your Takeaway mentioned in the episode! References: Penina’s podcasts: Leap of Faith - https://anchor.fm/penina-taylor18 or https://israelnewstalkradio.com/category/penina-taylor/ Hold That Thought - https://anchor.fm/penina-taylor Penina Taylor’s website peninataylor.com To book Penina for a speaking event this fall, email [email protected] The BT book that Alex referenced: https://becomingfrum.weebly.com

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13: Normalizing Religious Struggle

Jul 21, 2021

43:54

Normal frum women (and men, for that matter) have normal frum struggles. It’s normal. (Did we say that already?) And the mitzvah or societal norm that we struggle with may not be the ones you struggle with. We’re all on our own religious journeys and in our own unique relationships with Hashem. In this episode you’ll hear: - The religious struggles of some awesome normal frum women - The inspiration behind this episode (who is also our very first SURPRISE GUEST later on in the episode!!) - Alex and Rivki getting real about the mitzvos and societal stuff that can be challenging to them - How we deal with the the struggles that we have At the end of today’s episode, we hope you will have gained some chizuk in knowing that we all grapple at different points in our lives with different parts of Judaism, and that’s ok and even healthy. But at the end of the day, we want to come out of the struggle stronger. This episode is sponsored by Grove Kosher Market. We are sure you have heard the buzz around town, but now it's official! Cleveland, get ready for the FULL Grove Kosher experience people have come to know and love from the Florida Grove locations! Be sure to come by July 22nd for the grand opening! Enjoy live music, raffles, meet and greet the staff and many more surprises to come. We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected].

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14: In Search Of Normal Frum Men, Part One

Aug 4, 2021

57:14

Shidduchim! (To the tune of “Tradition!”). This is a two-part episode devoted to the search for normal frum men. ;-) In this episode we talk with Professor Naomi Klapper, deputy chair of the department of psychology at Lander College. Professor Klapper also maintains a private practice in the Upper West Side and has a passion for guiding singles through shidduchim and dating. At the end of today’s episode, we hope you will have learned as much as we did from Professor Klapper about the interplay between psychology and shidduchim, the good and the bad about the shidduch system, and tons of helpful insights too for anyone involved in shidduchim, or anyone who cares about it. And that means YOU, since you’re listening! This episode is supported by the Grove Kosher Market. We are sure you’ve heard the buzz around town about Cleveland’s fantastic new store -- the Grove Kosher experience has arrived! Come in and be wowed by each department from sushi, bakery, grab & go, grocery, frozen food, dairy, and full meat section with butchers on premises. No more running around to numerous places, this is your one-stop shopping experience! Don’t forget to sign up for a VIP card so you don’t miss any of the latest sales! We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. References: Professor Klapper’s website: https://klappertherapy.com/ Professor Klapper’s email: [email protected]

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15: In Search Of Normal Frum Men, Part Two

Sep 1, 2021

48:07

On this episode we talk all about the shidduch system with Merissa Gross, who has been setting up couples for 20 years. We also speak with Tziporah Zelmanowitz on her perspective and insights from her decade-plus dating experiences. We’re here to discuss it all with our guests: the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to shidduchim. And we’ve thrown in some of our shidduch horror stories for fun. This episode is supported by the Grove Kosher Market. We are sure you’ve heard the buzz around town about Cleveland’s fantastic new store -- the Grove Kosher experience has arrived! Come in and be wowed by each department from sushi, bakery, grab & go, grocery, frozen food, dairy, and full meat section with butchers on premises. No more running around to numerous places, this is your one-stop shopping experience! Don’t forget to sign up for a VIP card so you don’t miss any of the latest sales! We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes: Merissa Gross’ website: www.merissagross.com Merissa Gross’ webinars: https://www.merissagross.com/webinars

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16: Back To Normal

Sep 14, 2021

55:54

In this episode, we talk about transitions. Settling into life after transitions, managing big transitions such as the one we are all experiencing in a world we thought was post-Covid. We speak with Dr. Aviva Goldstein whose passion is positive psychology and who focuses her work on the transitions that gap year students experience, particularly spending their year in Israel and coming home from their year in Israel. So if you have a child who just came back from Israel or who is there now, this episode is definitely for you. But she also talks about how to cope with the stresses of the various transitions life brings. Dr. Goldstein is chock full of insights, and we’re honored to have her as a guest on the podcast. By the end of today’s episode, we hope you feel empowered to face whatever transitions you’re experiencing head on with confidence and clarity. This episode is supported by the Grove Kosher Market. The Grove isn’t just a grocery store, it’s a destination, a vibrant part of the community. And The Groves shows its investment in Cleveland with a special teacher discount. Teachers can show their local teacher ID and enjoy a 5% discount off their shopping. Visit The Grove’s social media accounts or website to check out their extended holiday hours this month. Ready. Fresh. Grove. We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes: Dr. Aviva Goldstein’s website: https://www.avivagoldstein.com/

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17: Staying Connected

Oct 6, 2021

47:55

In this episode, we talk about staying connected to our Yiddishkeit. In other words, not putting our relationship with Judaism and Hashem on the bottom of our to-do list. (And boy, is that list long post-yom tov.) You’ll hear from Gila Ross, host of the Power Up! podcast. Gila shares lots of insights about how she works on staying connected, how she defines “connected” in terms of Yiddishkeit, and the need to tweak things as we fight for connection in our ever-demanding lives. Gila also talks about what she sees are typical challenges for frum women in staying connected and gives us lots of ideas of things we can do to help prioritize our spirituality. By the end of today’s episode, we hope that you’ll feel a little more motivated to make sure that your own spiritual connection isn’t on the bottom of your to-do list. This episode is supported by CB’s Shuk. Located in Cleveland, shipping worldwide, CB’s shuk offers a variety of beautiful and affordable head coverings and accessories, all the latest trends and styles of beanies, headbands, snoods, tichels, pretieds, baseball hats and more. They also carry Snoga athleticwear, perfect for exercise or pool-side. And Kallahs can get 10% of all hair accessories during their engagement and shana rishona. Open by appointment only, call 718-734-8474, and follow CB’s Shuk on Instagram and Facebook. We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. References: Gila Ross’ Power Up! Podcast: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/power-up-gila-ross-TMCxqOFUnv4/ Gila Ross' free PDF on Three Secrets For Loving Your Life: https://subscribepage.com/3-secrets-to-love-your-life

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18: Parenting Neurodiverse Children

Oct 20, 2021

56:59

Neurodiversity may be a relatively new term, but about 30%-40% of the population are thought to be neurodiverse. This means that someone in your life probably falls into this category. Maybe it’s a student, a child, a spouse -- maybe it’s you. On today’s episode, we talk with Dr. Ilyssa Bass, a clinical psychologist and mother of four unique and wonderful children. Dr. Bass shares her own journey being a parent to a neurodiverse child. She’s passionate about helping parents appreciate and connect to their most difficult children. She also runs online courses, The Connection Course and Hidden Differences Course. In this episode we discuss: The meaning of the terms neurodiversity and hidden differences Advocating for neurodiverse children in school Advice for parents raising both neurodiverse and neurotypical children And lots more! This episode is supported by The Cleveland Corner Magazine. The Cleveland Corner is a free monthly magazine that can be opened each month to find a new spread of activities, pictures, recipes, current davening times and shiurim, contests, and more! Being the only frum, monthly magazine and with the ever-growing frum community, this is the place to advertise your business in Cleveland and have it noticed! To place an advertisement or to join the mailing list, contact us at [email protected]. To view current and previous issues, as well as to learn more, please visit clecornermag.com or follow them on IG @theclevelandcorner. We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes: Dr. Ilyssa Bass’ website: https://drilyssabass.com/ Hidden Differences Online Course: https://hiddendifferences.lpages.co/hidden-differences-short-workshop/ Webinar Registration: drilyssabass.com/webinarbtc QUIZ: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/c1d9b2bb

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19: Soul Construction With Ruchi Koval

Nov 3, 2021

41:45

We’re all under construction, aren’t we? In this episode, we talk with Ruchi Koval, author Soul Construction: Shape Your Character Using 8 Steps From the Timeless Jewish Practice of Mussar. Her book delves into 8 key traits from mussar teachings, but it really reads like a self-help book as well as a memoir because Ruchi shares parts of her life throughout the book. We give you a behind-the-scenes look into her book through our conversation. In this episode we discuss: How Ruchi’s book is helpful for normal frum women like ourselves, even though it's geared towards a non-religious (and even non-Jewish) audience. Which trait comes easiest to Ruchi, and which trait comes hardest What personal stories to keep and which to keep private when writing a book and being in the public eye The area of self-development that frum women generally struggle with the most We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes: Link to purchase Ruchi’s book Ruchi’s website: https://outoftheorthobox.com

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20: Toxic Positivity

Nov 17, 2021

51:00

Mazel Tov! This is our 20th episode! And it promises to be a good one. Today’s episode is all about toxic positivity. We discuss our understanding of and opinions about this concept, and we’ve invited therapist Yocheved Davidowitz to weigh in on the Jewish perspective towards toxic positivity. What is toxic positivity, you may ask? It's the belief that a person should put a positive spin on all experiences, even tragic ones. No matter how difficult a situation is, one should make sure he or she maintains a positive mindset. Toxic positivity rejects difficult emotions in favor of a cheerful, often falsely positive, facade. Why do we engage in toxic positivity in dealing with others' emotional realities (and our own?) What’s bad about it, and how can we avoid it? We invite you to listen and find out. At the end of today’s episode, we hope you’ll have gained a greater awareness of the difference between positivity and forced positivity, and where optimism, hope and emunah fits in. This is so relevant when we’re faced with the difficult feelings of others, and when we’re faced with managing our own difficult feelings in response to other people’s discomforting emotions. We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes: Yocheved Davidowitz’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-deeper-conversation/id1536859442 WSJ’s recent article on toxic positivity: https://www.wsj.com/articles/tired-of-being-told-cheer-up-the-problem-of-toxic-positivity-11635858001

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21: In-Town/Out-Of-Town

Dec 8, 2021

50:42

Today, we’ve got a fun, light-hearted topic for you. In-Town/Out-Of-Town. No, there won’t be any fights here about which one is morally superior. We’re just here to share the experiences of normal frum women who are living in-town and out-of-town, whatever that means. We’re going to be talking with three women: one who lives “in-town”, one who lives “out-of-town” and one who grew up out-of-town but currently lives in-town. We want to share with you their experiences and insights about what it’s like living in these different types of frum communities. What we loved about interviewing these women from different backgrounds and locations is that a lot of these stereotypes simply that: stereotypes. When you actually get to know people you realize that people are people and while yes, they of course are shaped by their environment, we also are individuals with our own individual values and personality traits. So wherever you live, we hope you enjoy this episode! We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected].

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Vulnerability and Oversharing with Shira Lankin Sheps and Yocheved Davidowitz

Feb 6, 2022

48:47

Welcome to Deep Meaningful Converstions! On today’s episode, we talk all about vulnerability and oversharing. Vulnerability is a popular topic these days, thanks to the work Dr. Brene Brown has done on the subject, and of course its relevance for anyone on social media. It’s really a fine line between being vulnerable in a healthy way and exposing too much. We talk with Shira Lankin Sheps, the author of The Layers Project, about her work in telling the stories of frum women via photography and interview and her perspective on vulnerability. We also sit down (in person!) to shmooze with Rebbetzin Yocheved Davidowitz who is our “in-house” rebbetzin and therapist to get a clinical and hashkafic perspective. By the end of today‘s episode, we hope you’ve gained a greater awareness of what vulnerability actually is, how it can serve us, and how not to fall into the trap of sharing too much of the parts of our identity that are not for public consumption. We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes: Dr. Brene Brown’s TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene brown the power of vulnerability?language=en Shira Lankin Sheps The Layers Project website: https://thelayersprojectmagazine.com/ Link to purchase Shira’s book: https://korenpub.com/products/the-layers-project Coupon code: LAYERS10 Yocheved Davidowitz’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-deeper-conversation/id1536859442

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Trailer

Feb 6, 2022

1:00

What this podcast is all about, and why you should absolutely listen.

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Creative Frum Women with Bracha Goetz and Devora Rhodes

Feb 20, 2022

57:45

In this episode of Deep Meaningful Conversations, we talk all about utilizing our creativity as frum women. We all have creative streaks that express themselves in different ways, but the key is how we make sure we’re expressing our creativity in the context of our lives so we feel whole as human beings. In this episode, we speak with two creative frum women, Bracha Goetz and Devora Rhodes. Bracha has written 40 children’s books as well as a memoir for adults about overcoming food addictions and becoming observant. Devorah is a talented painter who has her own art business, Devora Rhodes Collection. By the end of today’s episode, we hope you will have gotten a glimpse into the blessings and challenges of being a creative in the frum world, and maybe even a spark of inspiration to pursue your own creative endeavors. We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes: Bracha Goetz’s website: https://www.goetzbookshop.com/ Devorah Rhodes’ website: https://devorarhodescollection.com/

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How Do I Become More Resilient? with Professor Leslie Gutman

Mar 6, 2022

46:16

We all want to be more resilient, to bounce back during times of stress and upheaval. But is resilience just about bouncing back to who we were before we experienced adversity, or is it more? On this episode of DMC, Rivki and Alex sit down with Professor Leslie Gutman, who recently published Resilience: A Jewish Guide to Facing Adversity, Fostering Strength and Living your Best Life, who shares some fascinating insights and helpful tools to help us grow our grit when (and before) the going gets tough. On this episode we discuss: What resilience is, and what it is not How we can boost our resilience What is spiritual resilience and why it’s important Being resilient in face of public vs. private nisyonos By the end of today’s episode, we hope you’ve gained tools to help you build and maintain resilience during the stages and moments of our life when we’re feeling we’re merely treading water, or even sinking. We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes: Professor Leslie Gutman’s website: https://drlesliemgutman.com/ Her new book on resilience: https://mosaicapress.com/product/resilience/

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Frum Finances: The Mystery Of Orthonomics with Yael Trusch

Mar 20, 2022

42:16

Orthonomics, a.k.a frum finances. Don’t start having heart palpitations and pass up this episode. While the discussion about the mystery of how to pay for the lifestyle we lead as Orthodox Jews can be stressful, on this episode of DMC, Alex and Rivki talk with Yael Trusch, host of the Jewish Money Matters podcast, and get a whole mindset overhaul on how we approach the concept of money as Jewish people. Don’t let this episode get away. On this episode we discuss:-A recap of Alex’s “Fuzzy Math” article in Mishpacha from January 2021 that started much of the communal conversation on frum finances-A new take on the typical understanding of “orthonomics”-The financial challenges unique to frum families and the common pitfalls frum families often fall into when it comes to finances-The Jewish approach to money-Tips on budgeting, saving, spending and splurging-Advice for those of us feeling pressured to keep up with the rising material standards in many of our communities We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes: Alex’s “Fuzzy Math” article:https://mishpacha.com/fuzzy-math/ Yael’s Jewish Money Matters Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-money-matters/id1407025695 Yael Trusch’s website:https://jewishlatinprincess.com/ Yael’s Money Date checklist:https://jewish-latin-princess.ck.page/164d22d345

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Overwhelmed, Burnt Out, and What to Do About it with Rachel Hercman

Apr 6, 2022

56:18

On this episode of Deep Meaningful Conversations, Rivki and Alex talk about managing the very real human emotions of overwhelm and burnout. As frum women, we have a lot of responsibilities to juggle, and sometimes it feels like we can’t do everything we need to do as well as we’d want to. Rachel Hercman, LCSW to the rescue! On this DMC with Rachel, we discuss:What the struggles of the overwhelmed frum woman typically looks likeSolutions for managing overwhelmThe role of burnout in meeting our responsibilitiesHow social media has impacted our attitudes towards struggles We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. Show Notes:Rachel Hercman’s website:https://rachelhercman.com/

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Frum Female Entrepreneurs with Chayale Kaufman

Apr 28, 2022

41:28

If you’re a business owner, an aspiring one, or an admirer of the incredible female entrepreneurs in our communities, then this episode is for you. On this episode of Deep Meaningful Conversations, Rivki and Alex have a DMC with Chayale Kaufman, the CEO of the Jewish Content Network which provides advertising to the Jewish world, offering digital, print and social ads across dozens of different publishers. They discuss how Chayale got started, the risks she took, how she’s achieved success and her perspective on entrepreneurship for frum women – with nuggets of advice and insight throughout about work-life balance and running a business. We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. Don’t forget to check out the video of this episode on Meaningful Minute’s YouTube channel! Show Notes: https://jewishcontentnetwork.com/

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Modesty: More Than A Dress Code with Jamie Geller

May 12, 2022

47:12

Tznius, or Jewish modesty, is a hot button topic for many frum women. It brings up lots of various feelings. Each frum woman has her own relationship with this value of modesty and its application in our everyday lives, whether it’s how she dresses, how she acts and how she expresses herself. For some it’s a love relationship, for some it’s a hate relationship and for others it’s a love/hate relationship. In this episode of DMC, Alex and Rivki get real about tznius the things they most appreciate about this mitzvah and way of life as well as the things they find most challenging. Their guest, Jamie Geller, chief media and marketing officer at Aish Global and founder and CEO of Kosher Network International, joins this DMC to share her insights on what tsnius means as a public figure. Jamie also shares a bit about her evolving relationship with tznius – as someone who came to observance later in life, and as a mom of teenage girls. We hope that by the end of this episode, you’ll have a newfound appreciation for the middah and mitzvah of tznius from hearing real experiences, honest perspectives and candid reflections. We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. Don’t forget to check out the video of this episode on Meaningful Minute’s YouTube channel! Show Notes: Faigy Zelcer’s Penimi program (please note that Alex accidentally called it “Penini” instead of “Penimi” https://www.penimi.org/ Jamie Geller’s website: https://jamiegeller.com/

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Mini DMC about Shabbos with Alex & Rivki

May 19, 2022

18:08

In this Mini DMC, Alex and Rivki shmooze about Shabbos: what they love about it and what they find challenging about the day in the week they can’t live without! If you have any topics that you’d like to listen to Alex and Rivki have a mini DMC about, email them at [email protected].

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Living Joyfully with Shaindy Plotzker

May 26, 2022

1:07:21

Who doesn’t want to live more joyously? On this episode of DMC, Rivki and Alex talk about what joy means to them, how they find it in their lives and how it can be hard to attain during the challenging times. Their guest for this episode is Shaindy Plotzker, singer and songwriter. Shaindy is well-known in the Jewish music world as a soulful and talented singer, but she’s also well-known for her positivity and general simchas hachayim (joy for life.) Rivki and Alex sit down with Shaindy to hear about her ascent in the Jewish music industry, but also to hear her secrets about attaining and maintaining a joyous attitude in our lives. We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. Don’t forget to check out the video of this episode on Meaningful Minute’s YouTube channel!

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Mini DMC about Jealousy with Alex & Rivki

Jun 2, 2022

19:33

Jealous? Who's jealous? Me? NEVER. In this mini DMC, Rivki and Alex talk take a vulnerable plunge into the areas of their lives in which they struggle with jealousy (and maybe a little envy too), and how they work on being more content. We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. Let us know if you have topic requests for future Mini DMC episodes. And don’t forget to check out the video of this episode on Meaningful Minute’s YouTube channel!

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The Power Of Sisterhood with Aliza Bulow

Jun 9, 2022

1:01:26

Keeping up our friendships seems like a nice thing in our hectic lives, but is it a necessity? Well, according to research on loneliness, it actually is. Having friends benefits us emotionally, physically and spiritually. There is real power in sisterhood. Don’t believe it? Believe it but don’t have the time or energy to invest in finding and maintaining friendships? Take a listen. On this episode of DMC, Alex and Rivki speak with Aliza Bulow, the founding director of Core, an organization designed to nourish and network frum women as the core of inspiring Jewish communities. Aliza is chock full of insights. We discuss: Why adult friendships are so crucial Takeaways from The Art of Gathering and Together than we can apply as frum women The biggest challenges to creating and maintaining adult friendships What we can do to prioritize connecting to other women in a meaningful way We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. Don’t forget to check out the video of this episode on Meaningful Minute’s YouTube channel! Show Notes: Core’s website https://coretorah.org/ Aliza’s Torah website: https://www.abiteoftorah.com/ The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker https://www.amazon.com/Art-Gathering-How-Meet-Matters/dp/1594634939/ref=sr 1 1?crid=12VL1SW3CPF36&keywords=the+art+of+gathering&qid=1654623403&sprefix=the+art+of+gatherin%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-1 Together: The Healing Power of Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World by Vivek H. Murthy https://www.amazon.com/Together-Connection-Performance-Greater-Happiness/dp/0062913298/ref=sr 1 3?crid=2RLBQ0Q1ED5WO&keywords=together&qid=1654623470&sprefix=together%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-3

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Mini DMC about Staying Connected with Rivki & Alex

Jun 16, 2022

23:27

Staying connected to our Yiddishkeit during the various seasons of our lives is a challenge for many. In this mini DMC, Rivki and Alex share the times they’ve felt it, the times they haven’t, and what they’re doing these days to help keep connected. If you have any topics that you’d like to listen to Alex and Rivki have a mini DMC about, email them at [email protected].

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Body Image with Rachel Tuchman

Jun 23, 2022

1:14:18

On this episode of DMC, Alex and Rivki tackle body image. They share their thoughts on how this impacts frum women: the messaging we receive about our weight and size during our upbringing from home and peers, pressure due to shidduchim, pressure to keep off weight after the wedding and post pregnancy, and more. The guest for this episode is Rachel Tuchman, LMHC. Rachel’s specialty is educating on weight stigma and diet culture, as well as starting conversations about mental health on social media. In this DMC with Rachel, you’ll hear: The concept of “health at every size” Main challenges facing frum women regarding body image Pressures about body size with shidduchim, and what changes need to be made Helpful guidance for women struggling with body image issues Advice for helping our children with body image We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. Don’t forget to check out the video of this episode on Meaningful Minute’s YouTube channel! Show Notes: Rachel Tuchman’s website https://www.racheltuchman.com/

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Mini DMC about Social Media with Rivki & Alex

Jul 3, 2022

41:35

Social media: keep or delete? This has been the conversation of late in the Orthodox world, and Alex and Rivki get deep and meaningful about their relationship with social media, and why they're choosing to grapple with it -- and silence notifications. If you have any topics that you’d like to listen to Alex and Rivki have a mini DMC about, email them at [email protected]. Show notes: The Social Dilemma documentary https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/ Faces of Orthodoxy social media account https://instagram.com/faces.of.orthodoxy?igshid=YzAyZWRlMzg=

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Five Habits Of Highly Effective Marriages with Kayla Levin

Jul 7, 2022

1:03:11

Tackling the topic of marriage DMC-style, we’re going with the assumption that everyone who is married experiences some sort of struggle or conflict. That there is at least one area in everyone’s marriage that needs improvement. But sometimes when we hear about “habits of highly effective marriages”, we can easily walk away feeling deflated and uninspired, disappointed that we don’t have those “effective habits” in my marriage. In this episode, we speak to Kayla Levin, Jewish marriage coach and the host of the “How to Glow” podcast, about her pick of 5 effective traits of a healthy marriage and what role we can take to make our marriages stronger. Even if we aren’t where we want to be yet, our goal with this episode is for us all to walk away feeling that we have the tools and newfound perspective to get there. We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]. Don’t forget to check out the video of this episode on Meaningful Minute’s YouTube channel! Show Notes: Kayla’s website https://kaylalevin.com/ Kayla’s podcast, How to Glow with Kayla Levin https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-glow/id1447257206

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Mini DMC about Parenting with Alex & Rivki

Jul 14, 2022

35:03

S2 Ep. 16 | Mini DMC about Parenting with Alex & Rivki

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Why Humor is Good For You with Yaffa Palti

Jul 21, 2022

1:08:29

Humor is much more than cracking jokes and stand-up comedy routines. Tapping into the full power of humor has emotional and physical therapeutic benefits. It’s also a tool that is sourced in our Torah tradition. All in all, humor is actually good for you, and we wanted to know how we can utilize it more in our everyday interactions to improve our lives. Enter Yaffa Palti, who uses humor masterfully in her shiurim and social media content. As you’ll hear in this episode, Yaffa had us laughing – and we definitely felt great after this interview! In this episode of DMC you’ll hear: How and why Yaffa uses humor professionally and personally Why humor is important to our mental health Why humor is important in our relationships How we can integrate humor if we’re not naturally funny We’d love to hear from you. You can find us on social media, or email us at [email protected]

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Kallah Classes 2.0 with Rochel Goldbaum

Aug 4, 2022

56:52

This episode really feels like a tackle. We’re talking about kallah classes, in other words, premarital education. Frum women have many feelings about their kallah classes. Kallah classes are typically where engaged women learn about the laws of family purity. When it comes to premarital education about intimacy, the amount of information shared in a kallah class is going to depend on numerous factors: when you took your kallah classes, who your teacher was, and possibly the community you’re in. So in hindsight, some women feel that their kallah teacher did a thorough job of preparing them for marital intimacy, and others feel that the topic was hardly addressed. Kallah classes have changed over the past number of years. There has been a communal recognition that kallah classes need to be thorough in covering more ground, from intimacy education to addressing relationship-building skills. Long gone are the days when kallah classes were just about niddah and preparation for the mikvah. At the forefront of this educational shift in kallah classes is Rochel Goldbaum. Rochel is a highly-sought after international speaker and focuses on marital harmony and intimacy in the Jewish home. She’s a dating and relationships coach, and mentors other professionals in the field. Rochel’s a leader in dating mentor training and kallah teacher training. She’s also the Education Director of MyGiftofMikvah.org. In this episode of DMC you’ll hear: How kallah classes have changed over the past few years Why changes were made; what was realized How we prepare kallah who may have too deeply internalized the middah of tsnius for marital life We’d love to hear from you. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on social media, or you can email us at [email protected].

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Work-Family Synergy With Dean Marian Stoltz-Loike

Aug 25, 2022

48:19

For this episode, we’re going with “work-family synergy” instead of the ubiquitous “work-life balance.” Why? Because balance, quite literally, means 50/50. And we all know when it comes to work and home life, that’s not always realistic or ideal. Synergy connotes a combination, hopefully one that is mutually advantageous. And it doesn’t tell us that our work and our home life needs to be balanced. Sometimes it’s combined in a chaotic mixture! Join us for this DMC with Dr. Marian Stoltz-Loike who is the Dean of Touro’s Lander College for Women and guides young women not only on their educational journeys, but also in finding ways to balance work, family and community. In this episode of DMC you’ll hear:The challenges facing frum women in careers, trying to juggle professional and domestic responsibilitiesTips about managing school/work and familyHow women can know how and when to contribute communally We’d love to hear from you. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, or you can email us at [email protected]. See you next episode!

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