Host Franciska returns to The Franciska Show after a year-long pause, explaining she will release episodes only when conversations feel meaningful, and introduces a "No More Silence" part two with Tzipporah Shkedi. Part 1: https://www.franciskakosman.com/podcast/episode/2775ef43/he-told-me-it-was-a-mitzva-to-sleep-without-underwear-with-anonymous     Tzipporah recounts being molested by her grandfather for about 10 years and says over a dozen others were abused; after trying to address it within her tight-knit Pittsburgh family, she faced anger, character attacks, and was removed from family chats and effectively excommunicated after anonymously sharing the first episode. She describes ongoing denial, public honoring of her grandfather, and "conditional support" meant to silence her, and says therapy was stigmatized. She reports recent allegations that one of her uncles molested his own children and abused his wife; her aunt obtained a get, CPS was notified, litigation is ongoing, and family members allegedly support and defend the uncle while pressuring children to stay silent. Tzipporah calls for communal action, victim support, and barring alleged abusers from shul.   00:00 Family Silence Begins 00:16 Podcast Returns 02:56 Why Come Back Now 03:58 Recap of Abuse 05:46 Aftermath and Backlash 10:18 Going Public Anonymously 11:47 Excommunicated from Family 12:39 No Thanks from Victims 13:59 Why Speaking Up Matters 20:22 Community Leaders Response 21:32 Forgiveness Not Forgetting 22:35 Handling It Internallly 24:31 Parents Support Revisited 26:07 Naming After Abusers 26:48 Dementia Excuse Debunked 27:10 Calculated Grooming Reality 28:34 Family Rejection Fallout 29:51 Cycle Repeats With Uncle 32:48 Aunt Reaches Out 34:13 Family Cover Up Response 36:04 What Accountability Looks Like 39:16 Shul Safety And Community Pressure 41:52 Cost Of Silencing Victims 45:03 Resources And Taking Voice Back 46:19 Legal Risks And Truth Defense 51:23 Call To Action Closing     www.jewishcoffeehouse.com Email franciskakay@gmail.com to join the whatsapp discussion group.

In this episode of the Franciska Show, Leigh Ioffe, a crisis management specialist and founder of the nonprofit organization The Long Short Road, shares her journey and work in the realm of mental health and crisis intervention. Lee discusses her accidental entry into the field, which began with her work at the Chabad Teen Network and evolved into addressing the mental health needs of young people dealing with suicidal ideation. She elaborates on the unique challenges faced by the Orthodox Jewish community, including religious guilt and trauma, and emphasizes the importance of combining mental health support with religious guidance. Lee also provides insights from her extensive training and experience, including the development of bespoke suicide prevention programs and the importance of relational support in crisis management. She shares personal stories of success and resilience, illustrating the profound impact of compassionate human connections. Additionally, Leigh offers practical advice for individuals and community leaders on how to provide support to those struggling with mental health issues, ensuring they feel safe, seen, and soothed.   00:00 Welcome to the Franciska Show 00:19 Accidental Path to Crisis Management 01:11 Religious Journey and Family Background 02:46 Challenges in Mental Health Awareness 08:46 Warm Line: A Support System 17:53 Expressive Writing for Healing 23:26 Training and Future Plans 32:47 Rescheduling and Learning New Things 33:32 Nuances of Addressing Suicidal Ideation 36:45 Training and Crisis Management 39:21 Balancing Nonprofit Work and Personal Life 43:52 The Importance of Sensitivity in Mental Health 56:00 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways      

About Our Guest:

Leigh Ioffe is a crisis management specialist and dedicated advocate for individuals navigating mental health challenges. She is the founder and director of The Long Short Road, where she leads the creation of psycho-educational programs, warmline services, and consultations that offer personalized support to hundreds each year. Leigh's work is grounded in compassion and practical care, helping people access the tools they need to heal and grow. Beyond her professional role, Leigh is a wife, a mother to two daughters, and a published fiction author. She is also currently pursuing certification as a mindfulness practitioner, further enriching her holistic approach to well-being.

 

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 Instagram and Facebook: @thelongshortroad

 

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Enjoy this pilot episode of "Getting Free" a new podcast hosted by the International Beit Din with Rabbanit Leah Sarna (a former guest on the Franciska Show).

https://gettingfree.podbean.com

Imagine finally escaping a marriage after years of abuse. But there's one last step- you need your abuser's permission to get a divorce. That's the reality for the Jewish women in Getting Free, and countless others around the world. Their husbands use a religious tradition to trap them in marriages that should have ended a long time ago.  But it doesn't have to be this way. 

To learn more about this issue, and to help put an end to it, please join the International Beit Din at our conference "Redefining Freedom" on May 21st with the Gruss Program at the NYU School of Law. To learn more and register go to https://www.internationalbeitdin.org/campaign-to-end-iggun/ 

 

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About Our Guest:   Naomi Lewis Afriat, LCSW, is a Licensed Social Worker who has spent 15 years working with teens, young adults, couples and families.    Naomi relocated to Los Angeles in 2020 after living in New York for 15 years. Before leaving New York, Naomi worked with teens, parents, and families in overcoming challenges. She also ran a crisis hotline for parents and provided support in clinical settings.    Naomi obtained her Masters in Social Work from Touro College in 2009. She also has a certificate in Crisis Counseling, is trained in EMDR and is a CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist). In her role as a CSAT, Naomi is passionate about supporting addicts, their spouses and their families struggling with sex addiction, betrayal, intimacy disorders and related issues. The majority of her work in this area is focused on supporting Betrayed Partners of addicts, and helping couples reconnect after betrayal.    Naomi is married and enjoys cooking and pursuing her artistic interests in her free time. She is licensed, and practices in CA, NJ, NY, FL, VA, TX, CT, NC & NV.    For more information about Naomi and the work she does, please visit www.intomeyousee.org. She can also be reached via email at NaomiLewisLSCW@gmail.com 

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About this episode:

A hearbreaking story of a "shoved under the rug" family abuse tragedy.

This episode begins with a letter (about 6 minutes long) in response to last's weeks episode with Shoshanna Keats-Jaskoll.

 

 

 

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Shoshanna's first appearance on the Franciska Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shoshana-keats-jaskoll-on-the-franciska-show/id1316933734?i=1000459835894

 

About Our Guest: Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll is a writer and an activist. Cofounder of Chochmat Nashim, an organization of religious women, she raises awareness of dangerous trends in Orthodox Judaism/Israeli society and provides tools, methods and resources for the community to make positive change.   

 

https://www.skjaskoll.com/

https://www.ratemybeitdin.com/

https://jewishlifephotos.com/

https://www.chochmatnashim.org/podcasts/

 

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No Joke Podcast: 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-joke-with-mendy-pellin/id1694385459

 

 

About Our Guest:

 

Shulim Leifer is a chasidish husband and father. He was a business executive in the field of Healthcare Administration, and is now a Social Justice Activist & Victim Advocate in the Charedi world.

https://twitter.com/ShulimLeifer      

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In this episode, Franciska explores the reasons for divorce with three frum divorcees, the last guest being anonymous.

 

 

    About Betzalel Rothstein:

Betzalel Rothstein is a certified family mediator and a divorce coach, and the Chairman of the New Jersey Chapter of The National Parents Organization.

Betzalel has experienced his own divorce after experiencing his parents' divorce and is happily remarried and engaged in advocacy for protecting the interests of children before, during and after a divorce. 

For more information about Betzalel Rothstein as a mediator visit www.shalomfamilymediation.com, for more information about advocacy visit www.sharedparenting.org.

https://www.kosherdivorce.org/betzalel-rothstein    

About CB:

CB is a single Mom to four amazing children. sruli is 19, simcha is 15, ahuva is 12 and Malie is 8. She is the Dorector of Admissions for East Haven Nursing & Rehab Center in the Bronx and also owns her own Laser Hair Removal business in North Woodmere- Let's get Lasered. She is involved in various service organizations and is always trying to give back to her community.

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The Challenges and Opportunities of Being a Religious Artist

with Abie Rotenberg, Simcha Leiner, Moshe Braun & Chaim Aizenshtat

This panel was co-hosted with Rabbi Scott Kahn, founder of JewishCoffeeHouse.com and host of the Orthodox Conundrum as well as other awesome podcasts.

 

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Article referenced in the episode:

https://visionmag.org/need-real-female-leadership/

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KOL ISHA

 

About Our Guest:

Sharona eshet-Kohen has spent several years developing a postcolonial approach to Jewish issues, with a special focus on applying transnational feminist theory to issues confronting Jewish women. Her doctoral studies at Ben-Gurion University focused on Marxist and Messianic ideologies within the Fighters for the Freedom of Israel (Leḥi) underground. While completing her Masters degree in theories of nationalism at UCLA, Sharona created the Doreinu program, aimed at facilitating deeper conversations for young professionals surrounding topics of Jewish identity and national consciousness. As an undergraduate student of economics and legal studies at UC Berkeley, she was a founder and president of Tikvah Students for Israel

https://visionmag.org/author/sharona-e-k/

 

 

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Throwback Episode: My crisis with Jewish Education and Women's Roles:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-franciska-show/id1316933734?i=1000604090284https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-franciska-show/id1316933734?i=1000604090284

 

About Our Guest:

Rabbanit Hadas (Dasi) Fruchter is the founder and spiritual leader of the South Philadelphia Shtiebel, a new and inclusive Modern Orthodox community in South Philadelphia. Rabbanit Fruchter also holds the position of Halachic Advisor for Niddah and Women's Health at Beth Sholom Congregation. She has served as an Assistant Spiritual Leader at Beth Sholom Congregation and Talmud Torah in Potomac, MD, the largest Modern Orthodox Congregation in the Washington Metropolitan area.Originally from Silver Spring, Maryland, Rabbanit Fruchter was ordained by Maharat in June of 2016 upon completion of the Maharat Semikha Program combining a mastery of the texts of Orthodox Jewish law with pastoral education. She graduated summa cum laude from the Macaulay Honors College at Queens College, and completed an M.P.A. in Non-Profit Administration and an M.A. in Jewish Studies from New York University's Wagner School of Public Service.

She is a Wexner Graduate Fellow/Davidson Scholar and was the Program Director at ImmerseNYC, New York's only community mikvah project, in addition to teaching brides and grooms before their weddings. She completed a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at the Hebrew Home for the Aged in Riverdale and was trained in community organizing through the Jewish Organizing Institute and Network (JOIN) Seminary Leadership Project.

 

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Enjoy this week's episode with Tzvi (Jace) Ivar who shares his story about being falsely imprisoned in South Africa to turning his life around while finding a way to Torah and Judaism.

 

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Throwback Episode: All About Magnesium -

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-franciska-show/id1316933734?i=1000521883136

 

About Our Guest:

 

Menachem 'Michael' Langer, an esteemed entrepreneur and real estate developer, is making waves in the realm of psychedelic medicine as the co-founder of ReYou Ketamine treatments. With a strong focus on providing psychedelic healing to the Frum community and beyond, Michael showcases his visionary thinking and innovative problem-solving skills. Driven by his personal experience with the profound impact of psychedelics on mental health, Michael has dedicated himself to a mission of extending this transformative healing to others. Over the course of the last decade, Michael has immersed himself in the study of meditation and conscious living, delving deep into the practice through silent meditation retreats. Additionally, he has diligently researched the intersection of psychedelics and meditative techniques. Beyond his professional pursuits, Michael embraces a diverse range of personal interests, including aviation and adrenaline-fueled adventure sports and like skydiving, kiteboarding, and SCUBA diving.

https://reyou.life/

 

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How to handle Diets on Shabbos?
Why are eating disorders so common in the Orthodox community?

Jill Sharfman NC (Nutrition Consultant), is the co-host of the nutrition podcast "Let My People Eat." On each episode she helps to demystify confusing talk about how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while keeping kosher. She is a board-certified holistic nutritionist living with her family in Los Angeles. The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and at https://letmypeopleeat.com

Follow her on Instagram @jill_sharfman for more information and on Facebook @letmypeopleeatpodcast.

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Throwback Episode with Devorah Schwartz: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-franciska-show/id1316933734?i=1000448424550

 

Kol Isha and Orthodox Women Performers: A Panel Discussion on Orthodox Conundrum: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/orthodox-conundrum/id1289716034?i=1000615640642

 

 

About Our Guest:

Bracha Jaffe has attracted massive audiences across the world, bringing high end, professional Kosher entertainment to multitudes of Jewish women. Bracha recently sold out performances in London, New Jersey, Miami and Jerusalem where audiences were enraptured by her passionate singing accompanied by the all-female, exclusive all star Zahav band. Bracha is renown for connecting all Jewish sisters through her uplifting music. Being part of her audience is getting swept up into the magic and beauty that is Bracha Jaffe and Zahav.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/brachajaffemusic/

 

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About Our Guests:

1. Shifra Rubin-Malin shares her journey of connecting to Hashem through Yoga/Barre.

 

2. Jenna sees movement on the mat as a sacred laboratory where we can be with ourselves in a deep and healing way. Jenna Zadaka, founder of Breath & Soul Yoga and Radiant Emanations, infuses Jewish mystical wisdom, yoga and mindfulness into potent practices. Jenna founded the Jewish Yoga Course , a yoga journey through the 12 months of the Hebrew Calendar and the Sefirot Embodiment Course. She offers private 1:1 mentorship, yoga healing sessions and embodiment coaching. Jenna's yoga studio is located in the heart of Nachlaot, Jerusalem. You can explore her online flows and wisdom at www.breathandsoul.net or connect to her via Instagram at @breathandsoul_Jenna https://www.instagram.com/breathandsoul_Jenna/

 

3. Rabbi Moshe Genuth is an expert in Kabbalah and Chasidut as well as in the field of the relationship between the Torah's Divine wisdom and non-Jewish wisdom. He is a close student and secretary to HaRav Yitzchak Ginsburgh, one of our generation's great luminaries on the Torah's inner dimension. He edits the website www.inner.org, which has addressed issues related to non-Jewish practices (including Yoga), meditation, and mindfulness. Rabbi Genuth received his semichah from HaRav Zalman Nechemyah Goldberg zt"l and was privileged to have a long, personal relationship with HaRav Adin Even Israel (Steinsaltz) zt"l.

 

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     2. Throwback Episode:

The Harsh Realities of Baal Teshiva life with Gevura Davis

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3A4gleAPVboORAlVeTSMzY?si=aad2e7f0cdc44bb7

3. Send a VOICE NOTE for the "Reasons for divorce" Episode to +1-845-642-7636

 

About Our Guest:

Sarah Kats, founder of Olami Moscow has been an influential educator in Russia since 2007.  Sarah, a native Muscovite and professional psychologist, is fluent in English and Hebrew, has led her community of students on trips around the world, and is a cherished colleague to Olami educators around the world. She is an author of the book "More precious than pearls on Eishes Chayil".

 

How to contact our guest Sarah Katz:

https://vk.com/olami.moscow

https://m.youtube.com/c/OLAMIMOSCOW

https://facebook/olami.moscow

https://instagram/olami.moscow

 

 

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2. Throwback Episode: Shiduchim (Part 2) with Aleeza Ben Shalom and Mindy Eisenman

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-franciska-show/id1316933734?i=1000531832439

3.Tzipora Lifchitz's article mentioned in the episode:

https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/mic-drop-at-the-jewish-matchmaking-premier/?fbclid=IwAR0Cacj62-wMziCaj_uVF4KCYumumj2CvQjhzjC2EgP888hrA2qTkYgOil0

 

 

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Throwback Episode: "Being Single" with Tzipora Zelmanowitz 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-franciska-show/id1316933734?i=1000531099077

 

"Kosher Issues" with Franciska on the Be Impactful Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kosher-issues-with-franciska-kosman/id1483874492?i=1000612153186

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Check Out Jody's Collection  https://www.jodyscollection.com/

About our guest:

Benyamin is attorney, 39, originally from Chicago. Most recently lived in NY for several years and more recently has been spending time in Israel. He spends a lot of time watching and reading the news so he started an Instagram page curating and explaining the news from Israel for those who don't want to spend as much time watching the news as he does and wants balanced coverage.

An article on attachment styles that breaks down what I talk about: https://markmanson.net/attachment-styles

Benyamin's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/bymoalem/

 

 

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Throwback Episode- MikahFashion with Miriam Grunhaus

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-franciska-show/id1316933734?i=1000419705034

 

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About Our Guest:

Rivky Itzkowitz is a fashion designer living in NYC. As a practicing Orthodox Jew, she was frustrated at not being able to find modest clothes that actually fit, so she set out to create her own. Her company, Impact Fashion, is among the only size inclusive modest fashion lines on the market. Every style is fitted to perfection and is available in sizes 2-24 because there's no reason why it shouldn't be. She is also the host of the Be Impactful Podcast where she sits down with the women making a difference in their own corners of the world. You can find her on instagram and Facebook @impact.fashion.nyc and see all of her designs on impactfashionnyc.com. Listen to the Be Impactful Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

 

Instagram @impact.fashion.nyc

 

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About Our Guest:

 

Doni Schwartz, Co-founder of Passover Listings with Daniel Kramer has been attending Passover Programs over the past 30 years. Every year there are 150,000 people who attend Pesach Programs around the globe and want to understand how the food is, how the culture is, how the crowd is, how the entertainment is and how the hotel is from people who actually attended the Passover Program each year. That is now possible. Passover Listings (www.passoverlistings.com) and Passover Program Reviews Facebook Group have thousands of reviews across over 100 Pesach Programs each year discussing these very topics. This becomes a critical source and tool for people researching various Pesach Programs each year.

Instagram: @passoverlistings Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passoverprogramreviews

Website: https://www.passoverlistings.com/

 

 

Throwback Episode: With Shoshana Keats Jaskoll (sexualizing women and other issues).

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shoshana-keats-jaskoll-on-the-franciska-show/id1316933734?i=1000459835894

Frum ED Resources: 
-Devorah Levinson, ED specialist at Relief. dlevinson@reliefhelp.org
-Gary Care Center, Jackson NJ. Led by Rabbi Tzvi Steinberg 
-Atzmi ED prevention in school settings https://www.atzmi.org/

Gary Care Center https://www.garycarecenter.com/

HAES, Intuitive Eating and Body Positivity for adults: 

Body respect by Lindo bacon
Body kindness by Rebecca Stritchfeld 
Intuitive Eating by Eveyln Tribole and Elyse Resch
The body is not an apology by Sonya Renee Taylor

On Raising Kids to have a positive relationship with food and body- 
Real kids come in all sizes by kathy kater
Your Child's Weight: Helping Without Harming by Ellyn Satter

About Our Guest:

Bracha Halberstadt is a licensed social worker practicing in Jackson NJ. She works with teens and adults struggling with trauma, eating disorders, body image concerns, and addiction. Bracha also works as a care specialist for Bridges NJ, a non-profit helping families in crisis.

 

To Contact Bracha:  bhalberstadtlsw@gmail.com

 

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Throwback Episode: The AFIKOMAN Special

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-afikoman-special-solutions-to-the-shidduch-crisis/id1316933734?i=1000557931565

 

About This Episode:

This episode will give you a glimpse into one family's financial struggles and how they are working through it to create a better reality for their children.

I hope this conversation inspires you to be a little more sensitive and if you are able to, donate something to your local communities who are helping those in need.

 

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Throwback Episode: The Frum Sex Ed Panel with a Kala Teacher, Sex Therapist and Frum Children's Sex Educator.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frum-sex-ed-panel/id1316933734?i=1000537056625

 

About Our Guest:

Shmuli Myers is an up-and-coming film composer from Slovakia. The son of the Chabad emissary there, he decided at 19 to take an individual religious and educational path. He studied music at Mizmor School Of Music, Yeshiva University, and most recently at Musician's Institute, from which he graduated with a Bachelors degree in Scoring For Visual Media in 2022. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in film-scoring at the Jacobs School Of Music. Shmuli is a strong believer in the possibility of anyone to overcome his/her educational deficiencies through self-education, and carries this message, and a book, wherever he goes.

 

Instagram: @shmulimyers

 

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In this episode of The Franciska Show, host Franciska discusses the complexities and behind-the-scenes efforts involved in helping women, known as agunot, who are unable to obtain a religious divorce (get) from their husbands. The episode features interviews with Jennifer Lankin, Interim CEO at ORA (Organization for the Resolution of Agunot), and Ezra Stone, a private investigator who specializes in tracking down recalcitrant husbands who refuse to grant their wives a get. Jennifer shares her journey into this work and explains ORA's community-focused approach to addressing get refusal. Ezra offers insights from his fieldwork, describing some of the challenges and strategies involved in locating and pressuring these husbands to comply with religious and legal obligations. The episode encapsulates the importance of community response, the use of private investigators in protracted cases, and the critical role that social culture and public pressure play in resolving these deeply rooted issues.   00:00 Introduction and Announcements 01:50 Special Guests: Ezra Stone and Jennifer Lankin 02:12 Jennifer Lincoln's Journey and Insights 03:54 Ezra Stone: The Private Investigator 05:57 The Role of Private Investigators in Get Refusal Cases 10:19 Challenges in Tracking Down Recalcitrant Spouses 11:36 Case Study: The Search for Naftali Shabani 22:24 Unexpected Encounters and Travel Stories 22:56 Investigative Techniques and Challenges 23:08 The Case of the Recalcitrant Brother 26:59 Legal and Ethical Considerations 27:56 Creative PI Strategies 29:02 The Big Daddy of Get Refusers 36:56 Social Media and Influencers 39:38 Security Issues in the Jewish Community 44:16 Closing Remarks and Reflections   www.instagram.com/oraagunot   About our Guests: Ezra Stone is a licensed private investigator in both the USA and Israel, who specializes in sensitive cases within the Orthodox Jewish community. As a member of the community himself, he brings a deep understanding of its nuances, customs, and unspoken boundaries—insight that's critical when handling discreet investigations such as locating missing individuals, resolving Agunah cases, or uncovering hidden truths. Unlike many investigators who stand out in these insular environments, he blends in naturally, earning trust while gathering the facts. With a reputation for integrity, persistence, and cultural sensitivity, he takes on cases others can't touch. To get in touch: FrumDetective@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/protexia1 Protexia1.com       Jennifer Lifshutz Lankin is the Interim CEO of ORA: The Organization for the Resolution of Agunot, a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating abuse from the Jewish divorce process. ORA provides advocacy and support for agunot worldwide while also working to prevent get-abuse through education and awareness initiatives. Jennifer has been with ORA for nine years, shaping its programs, advocacy, and leadership. She holds a B.A. from Yeshiva University and a Master's degree from Hebrew University in Jerusalem. She currently lives in Jerusalem with her family.   Contact Franciska @ franciskakay@gmail.com www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com  

Throwback episode:

Taking Back Control with Sex Abuse Prevention Ed - with Dvora Entin, LCSW

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Join us for an important and thought-provoking interview with a new author as he shares his personal story of child sexual abuse. With honesty and bravery, Avremi takes us through his journey of healing and empowerment.

Avremi's message of hope and resilience is sure to inspire and empower listeners. So tune in and join us for this important conversation.

About Our Guest:

Avremi Zippel serves as a Chabad Shliach in Salt Lake City, the same community in which he grew up. In 2019, Avremi came forward publicly as a survivor of a decade of childhood sexual abuse at the hands of a family caregiver. In the years since then, he has become a sought after lecturer and mentor to communities around the world. His memoir, Not What I Expected, will be released in May 2023.

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Throwback episode: Botox & Plastic Surgery Part 2 - (THE CLIENTS)

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Botox & Plastic Surgery (Part 1) 

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About this episode:

Tamar shares her story in detail about the generous sacrifice she made to help another family bring a child into the world. We often hear about stories like these, but today, we get to learn more about the process fitst hand from someone who actualy went through with it.

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Throwback Episode:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birth-control-judaism-special/id1316933734?i=1000522550218

 

About Our Guest:

Dr. Danielle Bloom has been teaching Torah and psychology for twenty five years. She serves as the Tanach Department Chair at Naaleh High School for Girls. Her passion is applying the ancient Torah text to our lives today. A graduate of Stern College for Women with a Masters degree from Touro College, Danielle completed her doctorate in Jewish education at Azrieli Graduate School of Yeshiva University.

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Throwback episode: Shiduchim "Comedy" Special for Purim - with Dr. Leslie Ginsparg Klein https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shiduchim-comedy-special-for-purim-with-dr-leslie/id1316933734?i=1000553850270

 

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About out guest:

Tasha Kaminsky is a non-profit professional who lives in St. Louis, Mo. She holds a Masters in Near Eastern & Judaic Studies from Brandeis and a Bachelors in Religion & Creative Writing. Tasha is the co-founder of Ashreinu an independent minyan in St. Louis, and MaTovu a Jewish neighborhood center in St. Louis.

 

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Throwback episode: What If You Hate Your Child https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-if-you-hate-your-child-with-gelly-asovski-lcswr/id1316933734?i=1000549663490

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About Our Guest:

Bracha is a prenatal genetic counselor in Southern California. Prior to this she worked as a high school teacher in the Jewish community for 7 years. She works with patients on their reproductive journeys who are either pregnant or trying to get pregnant. She is passionate about reproductive health education and community engagement. She has partnered with local Jewish community organizations to provide community education about reproductive genetics and its impact on the Jewish community. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two boys and loves to hike in her free time. Follow Bracha on Instagram: @lotsofbracha https://instagram.com/lotsofbracha

 

 

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Pregnancy Loss, Post Partum with Dvora Entin

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About this episode:

This episode is about a father who takes care of his son who has a rare syndrome.

He describes his relationship with Judaism and his practice. He shares how this experience has changed him. He shares words of inspiration.

 

 

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Throwback song: MISHEBERACH (Kol Isha) https://open.spotify.com/track/0ji3X3rNaEA9k7d3rpogVH?si=e9e8c0d40659415f

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Throwback Episode for this week: Black history month with Aliyah Shaw

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Check out my new single: Yehi Ratzon (Kol Isha)

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About Our Guest:

Sally Abed is a member of the national leadership at Standing Together: the largest Jewish-Arab grassroots movement in Israel. In recent years, Sally has become a prominent Palestinian voice in Israel, advocating progressive causes for social and climate justice, and their highlighting their connection to the struggle for peace and and end to the occupation through building a new majority in Israeli society. Sally is the Co-host of Groundwork - a podcast series about Palestinians and Jews refusing to accept the status quo and working together for change.

To get in touch: https://twitter.com/sally_abed

 

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Throwback Episode Of The Week:

About the Netflix Series "My Unorthodox Life" with Dr. Efrat Bruck https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-about-the-issues-brought-up-in-my/id1316933734?i=1000529763337

 

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About Our Guest:

 

I am an adoptee looking to tell my story and share my experiences of being born to a christian family and adopted by a Jewish modern orthodox family.

 

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Throwback Episode of the week:

1. Primary & Secondary Infertility with Keshet Starr: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LEycMYIWk78TQ7lJNW94o?si=aa34770fde6641cf

2. Going Through Infertility NOW: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1J0Y8Mga9FMXMtMwtqgrrY?si=2538a9aba6994ca5

 

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About Our Guest:

I grew up in a regular ffb community in the Tri State area.  I found out that I was adopted at age 16 and my life turned into a completely different direction. My goal is to create a support network for jewish adoptees using any means at my disposal.

To get in touch with the guest: frumadoptee@gmail.com 

 

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In this episode, we continue the conversation from last week with a new perspective on the issue of dating and relationships within a community. Our guest shares her personal experience of dating someone who later disclosed being gay, discussing the emotional impact and the broader community implications. The conversation explores the difficulties faced by individuals who want to lead a committed lifestyle while dealing with same-sex attractions, the challenges in communication and transparency in dating, and the need for greater support and discussion within the community. The host also touches on the upcoming release of a new song and highlights the importance of providing visibility to underrepresented experiences.     00:00 Introduction and Recap 01:58 Guest Introduction and Listener Interaction 02:43 Discussing Last Week's Episode 03:18 Personal Experience and Reflections 09:18 Impact and Emotional Aftermath 15:07 Community and Mentorship 23:32 Exploring Solutions and Final Thoughts 26:03 Conclusion and Farewell     www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com franciskakay@gmail.com

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About this episode: 

I invited my mother and sister to talk to each other about the dynamic around tznius and how their relationship has suffered and evolved because of it. After recording this episode, they both acknowledged that it was the first time  they ever talked about it with each other.

 

Throwback Episode of the week: Post Tznius Stress Disorder Special https://www.franciskakosman.com/podcast/episode/2121caa6/post-tznius-stress-disorder-special

 

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Throwback Episode of the week: FRUM SINGLE MOTHER BY CHOICE - with Ellie Levi:  https://www.franciskakosman.com/podcast/episode/31d6f3f6/frum-and-single-mother-by-choice-with-ellie-levi

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About Our Guest:

Zehava is a mom to 2 little girls, She has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and is currently working as an Airframe Structural Analyst and pursuing a Masters in Engineering Management.

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About Our Guest:

The eldest daughter of a family dedicated to Jewish education, Sarah Dena grew up in small out of town communities in the US. She and her husband Aharon raised their children in Israel and have resided in Jerusalem for over 35 years. Sarah Dena taught in the popular modern Orthodox seminary MMY for 25 years in which she also served as it's Assistant Director for over a decade. Making shidduchim and relationship mentoring has always been her passion. She is now focusing her time on guiding singles and engaged couples to help them navigate the complexities of dating, and building healthy and long lasting relationships.

Get In Touch With Sarah Dena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SarahDena_Katz/

 

 

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About Our Guest:

Ken Toltz is an Israel-based writer and strategic communications consultant. He relocated his home and made Aliyah in the summer of 2019 from Boulder, Colorado. Ken is a 3rd generation native Coloradan raised in a Jewish home with both parents being committed activists serving in leadership of long-time Denver Jewish communal organizations. Since attending Hebrew University in Jerusalem for his junior year of college, Ken has been actively supporting a close US - Israel relationship via the political process. Ken has also been a committed gun violence prevention activist founding Safe Campus Colorado and serving on the board of American gun violence prevention organizations.

Times of Israel: https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/author/ken-toltz/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KToltz

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Check out the Newest Episode on the "Intimate Judaism" Podcast: https://www.intimatejudaism.com/want-will-should-or-must-is-the-sex-you-are-having-really-consensual-episode-46/

My write up about Rabbi Avraham Yitzchok Levene: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10227195830774133&set=a.4390005620830

Coverage in Mishpacha: https://mishpacha.com/lead-like-a-lion/

 

About Our Guest:

Shayna is a mother to two adorable and difficult kiddos. One of which has Autsim Spectrum Disorder. She is lover of all things self improvement and solution focused growth but without getting stuck in the victim mentality. She's is 7 years clean and sober and married to another sober addict. She is baal teshuva but never really had to return because she never really left. Just took a very scenic route.

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About Our Guest:

Rabbi Mark Wildes founded Manhattan Jewish Experience (MJE) in 1998. MJE is a warm and open community where millennials with limited Jewish background can explore Jewish life and meet new people. MJE has reconnected thousands of young men and women to Jewish tradition, Israel and a Torah way of life as well as providing a venue in which 377 couples have met and married! MJE run's a wide range of inclusive, engaging and innovative programs for Jewish 20's/30's including Shabbat dinners, holiday events, winter and spring retreats, classes, beginner services, trips to Israel, a one-on-one learning program and much more. Rabbi Wildes holds a BA in Psychology from Yeshiva University, a JD from the Cardozo School of Law, a Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University and was ordained from Yeshiva University.

 

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About Our Guest:

Emmanuel is currently a Research Fellow at the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies (UPenn). He came to the field of Jewish studies after a first career as an attorney-at-law in Europe, where he worked for top-level legal offices in Geneva, Switzerland. Among other topics, Emmanuel is especially interested in modern Jewish law. His intellectual toolbox is drawn mostly from legal philosophy, but it is enriched by concepts and frameworks from other disciplines in the humanities, especially the sociology of law. He is currently preparing a book-length manuscript with the working title "Tsni'ut, between Gender, Law and Ideology: The Modern Metamorphosis of an Age-Old Concept".

 

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Randy's story is heartbreaking, yet inspiring. From an unstable childhood and time in DYS to a bautiful new beginning with so much light, potential and hope.

Stay tuned for next week's episode with Randy's friend Emilio.

 

 

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In this episode, the guest shares their experience growing up in a religious Jewish community, facing questions about their sexual orientation, and grappling with their faith. They describe their upbringing, moments of self-realization, and the challenges of reconciling their identity with community expectations. The guest discusses pivotal moments in high school, relationships with women, and the struggle to remain within the confines of their religious beliefs. They emphasize that attraction lies on a spectrum and not everything is black and white. Highlighting the ups and downs of their journey, including being fired from a meaningful job due to personal revelations, the guest underscores the importance of choice and staying true to one's faith while seeking acceptance and understanding. The conversation concludes with reflections on the complexities of maintaining privacy and trust in relationships and the hope for a future partner who understands and respects their journey.  

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About Our Guest:

Jed Siev is associate professor of psychology at Swarthmore College, and a licensed clinical psychologist. Previously, he directed the Anxiety Treatment Center and founded the OCD and Related Disorders Program at Nova Southeastern University, after completing training at the Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of Pennsylvania. Jed's research focuses on information processing, judgment and decision making, and meta-cognitive processes involved in the maintenance and reduction of OCD, hoarding, and anxiety, and he has a particular interest in unacceptable thoughts and especially scrupulosity. He is currently writing a book for Oxford University Press on how to treat scrupulosity.

 

Follow Dr. Jed Siev on Twitter: @drjedsiev 

 

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About this episode:

A family working in outreach balances a life of faith and hard work.

How does it work out for them? 

 

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About Our Guest:

Chaim Saiman is a scholar of Jewish law, insurance law and private law and Chair in Jewish law Villanova University's Law School. He is also a fellow at the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at U. Penn. Chaim has been the Gruss Visiting Professor of Talmudic Law at both Harvard Law School and the U. Penn Law School's, a visiting fellow at Princeton University. Chaim serves as dayyan on the Beth Din of America, and as an expert witness in insurance law and Jewish law in federal court and has recently published Halakhah: The Rabbinic Idea of Law with Princeton University Press. Chaim learned for several years at Yeshivat Har-Etzion (Gush) and Kerem B'Yavneh. Prior to joining the faculty at Villanova, he was a law clerk on the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and an associate with the firm Cleary Gottlieb in New York.

 

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Halackha - The Rabbinic idea of Law - https://www.amazon.in/Halakhah-Rabbinic-Library-Jewish-Ideas/dp/069115211X/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1667230985&refinements=p_27%3AChaim+N.+Saiman&s=books&sr=1-1

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