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I am very excited to present my conversation with Chava Green, a women's studies scholar and a Chassidic Jew. Chava's dissertation, “the Hasidic face of feminism," explores how the idea of feminism expresses itself in the Chabad community, both through the Rebbe's teachings and in the lives of Chabad women.

In our conversation, Chava and I define feminism and discuss this seemingly paradoxical idea of a "Chasidic Feminist." We hear about her journey to becoming a Chasidic feminist, and dive a bit deeper into her research. We touch on some common struggles that many Jewish women face and how the Rebbe spoke to those challenges. We also speak about sheitels (wigs) and cleaning help, among other things-this is a must-listen!

A bit more about Chava:
Chava Green received her PhD in Religious Studies from Emory University in May 2024. She has a BA in Women’s and Gender Studies from Rutgers University–New Brunswick. In between her undergraduate and graduate work, she lived in Israel for two years studying Judaism in Jerusalem and Tzfat (Safed).  Chava lives in Philadelphia with her husband and three children. This coming year she will be a visiting scholar at UPenn in the Jewish Studies department while also teaching classes in the Chabad girl’s high school. Chava is passionate about bridging her academic work to the Jewish community and to a popular audience. Her writings can be found on TheJewishWoman.org.

To contact Chava: Chavagreen7@gmail.com
 
Nishmat Online Beit Midrash Program Fall 2024

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I was surprised to learn that the Three Weeks, when we mourn the loss of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, is actually filled with the greatest light. Drawing on teachings from the Nesivos Shalom and Rav Shimshon Pincus, join me as I explore why our Sages tell us that TshB'Av, the darkest day on the Jewish calendar, is actually the "greatest festival" and what this means for us. 

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Sources:
https://torah.org/torah-portion/ravfrand-5780-terumah/

Rav Shimshon Dovid Pincus, Moadei Hashanah: Exile and Consolation - The Three Weeks and Tishah b'Av

Gems from the Nesivos Sholom-Three Weeks and the Holocaust, Hashem’s Love Revealed at the Time of Destruction, p. 59 

The terror attack in Israel on October 7th, 2023 sent shock waves through the Jewish world and beyond. The immensity of the horror and evil is almost impossible to comprehend. How do we navigate through the most intense tragedy our people have faced since the Holocaust? What is our place in this conflict? What can we do if we are not in the IDF? How do we ensure that never again means NEVER AGAIN?

Jenna speaks with Cynthia Hannah, an expert on the Middle East conflict. They discuss the political, historical, and spiritual context of the Israel-Hamas war and our place in it.

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Join Jenna as she speaks with Rabbi Moshe Gersht, author of the Wall Street Journal & USA Today  Bestseller, It's All The Same To Me.

After performing for nearly a decade as a popular Los Angeles-based musician, Rabbi Gersht moved to Jerusalem, where he has spent the last fifteen years immersed in the wellsprings of Talmud, Chassidus, and Kabbalah.

Jenna and Rabbi Gersht speak about his Jewish journey, his spiritual struggles and breakthroughs, achieving true inner peace and happiness, trusting in our dreams, the power of quiet, and much more. Enjoy!

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Jenna speaks with Emory Chabad Rebbetzin Miriam Lipskier in honor of the Lubavitcher Rebbe's 29th yahrtzeit. They speak about the Rebbe's greatness, what it is like to run a Chabad house on a college campus, how we can live out the Rebbe's legacy, and much more.

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The Modern Jewish Girl Podcast has had a facelift! We hope you like it!

In This Episode:
Jenna discusses the theme of Jewish unity as it relates to Shavuos and our own lives.

Key Takeaway:
The Jewish people stood at Mt. Sinai like "one man with one heart." This is because we united in our ratzon (will) to receive the Torah for the greater good. (The heart is the place of free will, where our true inner will lies). This unity enabled us to receive the greatest blessing: the Torah. It is easier to unite and make peace with each other when we realize that we are all connected. This is not always easy, but doing so brings blessings into our lives. 

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Sources: 

• The Midrash Says on Shemos
• The Three Festivals: Ideas and Insights of the Sfas Emes on Pesach, Shavuos, and Succos 
• https://rabbidunner.com/like-one-man-with-one-heart/

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Why do we count the days between Pesach and Shavuos? Jenna explores what this process teaches us about our own growth.

Dedicated to Rebbetzin Sharon Shenker a"h, Shayna Lia bas Yehuda Zerach
Dedicated to Lucy, Maia, and Rena Dee a"h
 
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Sources:
Gems from the Nesivos Shalom on Sefirat HaOmer by Rabbi Binyomin Ginsberg
Sparks From the Fire by Rav Moshe Weinberger 

Join Jenna as she discusses why Pesach is the Rosh Hashanah of Emunah (Faith).

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Sources:
Gems from the Nesivos Shalom on Pesach by Rabbi Binyomin Ginsberg,
Hadar Iokheles, Living on Purpose Women's Chabura, Nissan 

Emunah Resources:
Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Living with Emunah Classes
Rabbi David Ashear, Living Emunah Podcast

Mordechai refused to bow down to Haman, putting the Jews in grave danger. How could he do this? We explore this question and more to make this Purim meaningful and personal!

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Source: Gems from the Nesivos Shalom on Purim by Rabbi Binyomin Ginsberg 

Jenna shares a life-changing tool for reflecting on the past year and planning for the next. In doing so, she sheds light on some fundamental ideas going into Rosh Hashanah.

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