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Listen as we discuss Elissa's personal journey into grief, her brokenness, and the drive to learn as much about her deceased loved ones. Her subsequent passion and involvement in the Chevra Kadisha and her support of those who are grieving are truly inspiring.
Elissa started and actively manages the only international community of practice for women engaged with traditional Chevra Kadisha (Burial Society). The community mission is to share experiences, give encouragement, network, learn together and help to develop and support each other. She is responsible for building the community and providing on-going professional development.
The knowledge she has acquired motivated her to write a personal memoir of loss and grief weaving in Jewish teachings about life, death and afterlife. Her book, “From One Life to the Next Life: The Sacred Passage After Death,” was published by Mosaica Press.
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She is also the head of the women’s division of the Rhode Island Chevra Kadisha and is a sought-after speaker on topics of life, death, the work of the Chevra Kadisha and grief. She can be contacted at [email protected]
In addition, Elissa is the coordinator for all of Core’s Communities of Practice (www.CoreTorah.org). These communities offer training, resources and support for those who want to strengthen their communities on an intentional and ongoing basis. In her role, Elissa helps each of these many international communities grow and thrive.
Locally, Elissa Founder and Director of Core Connects RI, a non-profit organization that aims to deepen women’s connections to one another, to Jewish wisdom and Jewish values, to empower each other to find greater meaning, purpose and possibility in life and to cultivate unity without uniformity. As director she is passionate about providing others with opportunities to grow and become. She runs programming both online and in person.
Elissa works tirelessly to bring Jews together and celebrates the commonalities rather than the differences. Through all these experiences Elissa mentors and encourages others on their journeys and even finds time to teach a weekly Parsha class. -
Asher Furst has been featured in national media, including Yahoo Finance, MSN Money, and AOL.com. Asher's expertise is behavioral finance, and he has spoken on this topic at various venues, including Johns Hopkins University. Asher wrote a weekly finance column for The Voice of Lakewood and all of his content is available at AsherFurst.com.
Listen as he makes some good points about money, and I counter with some good points about his points. Its possible for there to be more than one idea or strategy towards financial budgeting and management. Although, I wouldn't necessarily encourage you to listen to my advice as I don't have savings, stocks, bonds, and other adult like financial planning thingies. Juxtapose that to Asher clearly better read and who aspires to build his career in financial management and planning. I wish him Hatlacha in all his future endeavors. -
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Bunny Dachs has a love for the senior population and is the owner of Bunny’s Home Care, cultivating a team of dedicated caretakers that are sensitive and passionate about her team providing the utmost in senior care and companionship. Bunny has a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a focus in healthcare and over 14 years in running efficient systems.
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Dr. Marcy Forta is the founder and director of Atzmi, a nonprofit supporting the mental health of adolescent girls through programs that improve their self-compassion, self-worth, and body image, providing tools and skills to support their mental health and empirically prevent eating disorders. Part of Atzmi’s offers are also workshops for parents and educators. Dr. Forta personally provides support and guidance for loved ones of adolescents struggling with eating disorders. She consults with schools, mental health professionals, and parents. She is also the author of the book “How Can I Help My Daughter? A Mother’s Guide to Nurturing Her Daughter’s Best Self” (Mosaica Press) as well as the accompanying Mother/Daughter companion curriculum to facilitate open communication with your daughter.
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William is an apostate who, after renouncing Islam in favor of Judaism, was forced to flee Iran under threat of persecution. He speaks to audiences in the United States about religious freedom and other human rights issues that are connected to his personal story. In this podcast, he talks about the beauties of Orthodox Judaism and joys of raising Jewish children.
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Rena Reiser is a certified somatic coach, mentor, and workshop facilitator with over a decade of experience helping Jewish women connect with their inner selves and navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and authenticity. Combining traditional Jewish values with cutting-edge somatic healing techniques, Rena offers a unique, holistic approach to emotional and physical well-being.
Rena’s journey began with her own struggles with health, self-image, and personal growth. This inspired her to explore somatic healing, a body-focused approach that recognizes the deep connection between our physical sensations, emotions, and thoughts. Through this method, she discovered how to move beyond patterns of stress and self-doubt and developed tools to help others do the same.
Rena specializes in working with women who feel stuck in their relationships, careers, or personal development. Her approach empowers them to reconnect with their bodies, listen to their intuition, and gain clarity on their next steps. Rena’s clients describe her as compassionate, intuitive, and deeply insightful, with a gift for creating safe spaces for meaningful transformation.
Through her one-on-one coaching, group programs, and engaging workshops, Rena equips women with the tools to improve their relationships, set healthy boundaries, and navigate life with confidence. She also integrates Jewish wisdom and spirituality, helping her clients align their personal growth with their faith.
In her free time, Rena enjoys baking, spending time with her family, and reflecting on the beauty and depth of Jewish teachings.
Link: Download Rena’s free Tune In Journal + accompanying meditation at www.tuneinjournal.com.
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Listen as Raffi Bilek, author and social worker, discuss fighting fair with our partners and the fundamentals of keeping the peace. Raffi Bilek has been working with couples across the globe for over a decade. He has helped hundreds of couples improve their communication, boost their connection, recover from hurts and betrayals, and, in many cases, save their marriages.
Before that, Raffi earned a degree in computer science from Brown University, but never much enjoyed it because the computers wouldn’t laugh at his humor. Besides being a couples counselor and a computer programmer, Raffi is a dad to four girls, a former swing dancer, an Orthodox Jewish rabbi, and a nationally ranked Scrabble player.
Raffi speaks English, Hebrew, French, and Spanish, has seen the fjords (they really are that good), and enjoys playing word games and telling good (and bad) jokes. He deeply loves his wife, but frankly wishes she got more of his jokes. -
Erika Needleman is an Adulting Life Coach. She helps women feel like an adult on the inside through teaching emotional regulation, mindfulness, and healthy relationship dynamics. She is also a Torah educator, wife and mother. She loves all things self-growth, Torah, and pottery.
Contact: Facebook and Insta: Adulting with Erika (with a k!), linked in: /erikaneedleman
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Listen as we dig deep to find the obstacles many of us face in connecting to tefilah. Rabbi Yehoshua Karsh holds an M.Ed in Guidance and Counseling and is a Brisk Yeshiva High School graduate. He spent 17 years in Jerusalem teaching at prominent institutions like Ohr Somayach and Neve Yerushalayim. In Chicago, he served as Director of Outreach at the Chicago Community Kollel, where he co-founded the Torah Learning Center, now based at the Northbrook Community Synagogue. Currently a Rabbi at Darchei Noam of Glenbrook, Rabbi Karsh blends his counseling expertise with extensive teaching to inspire students to connect spiritually to Judaism. He lives in Northbrook with his wife, Tzippy, their four sons, and enjoys time with his grandchildren. https://torahlearningcenter.com/
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Rabbi Boruch Leff is a rebbe in Baltimore and the author of six books. He wrote the “Haftorah Happenings” column in The Jewish Press for many years. He can be reached at [email protected].
Listen as I try to stump with Rabbi Leff with all my halachic questions since 11th grade. Learn what "spiritual snacking" is and how we can recognize if we are on a path to closer connection to Hashem. -
With over 20 years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapist ,Nikki Rothstein, has dedicated her career to helping hundreds of families navigate the challenges of child development. She founded Kavana Parenting to combine her deep expertise with her passion for empowering parents to raise successful, connected, and resilient adults. Her approach focuses on guiding parents to act with direction, intention, and purpose during every interaction
with their child, fostering a bond that not only strengthens over time but also endures across generations. Through her work, Nikki Rothstein inspires parents to build lifelong connections with their children, ensuring they’ll be a trusted resource even when their children are raising families of their own. https://kavanaparenting.com/ -
This episode has been generously sponsored by Aish Ha'am. To learn more and to register to vote today visit https://aish.com/vote/SarahPachter In this episode, Sara Pachter and I discuss what the essence of tznius, modesty, means and how to lean in to our gifts and talents. Sarah Pachter is an award winning, sought after speaker and author who commands large audiences and draws a vibrant following with her dynamic and personal approach. She has lectured internationally for the past 18 years and is a keynote speaker for several Passover Programs around the world. She has authored two books: Is it Ever Enough? & Small Choices Big Changes. She has been featured on podcasts, radio, and has multiple standing columns. Her articles are featured in numerous publications including the LA times. Many of her articles have reached record breaking numbers of readers and have been translated into several languages. Sarah Pachter is also the host of Starstruck with Sarah Pachter, a new Aish podcast. Sarah is a candidate for the Aish Ha'am slate in the upcoming World Zionist Congress Election. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and 5 children.' https://sarahpachterspeaks.com/
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Simi Mandelbaum holds certifications as a Financial Therapist (CFT™), Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), and Financial Behavior Specialist (FBS®), with advanced training from Kansas State University. She is a sought-after speaker and presenter, featuring on popular podcasts like *Kosher Money* and contributing to various publications. For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit http://www.prospr.fit
Listen as we talk about what motivates and informs our spending habits, how to align your money and your values, and emotional traps to avoid. -
Mrs. Gila Ross, Director of Women & Families for the Jewish Experience in Denver, is a dynamic educator and coach who has impacted lives globally. Known for her vibrant, relatable style, she shares the joy of Judaism and promotes positive parenting. Her *Power Up!* podcast was named a top Jewish podcast worldwide, and she recently launched *The Confident Parent*. Gila’s book, *Living Beautifully*, uses the wisdom of Pirkei Avos to guide readers toward a life of meaning and joy. You can also download her free Shabbat prep guide with tips and recipes.
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Listen as we talk about the mission, vision, and mesiras nefesh by Muska Gopin to share her quest to lessen the struggle of those who need a little help, primarily young adults (but she doesn't card) with basic adulting skills. You too will be amazed at this one women show.
Mushka Gopin M.Ed is a mother of four boys and a former high school educator. She teaches mothers to parent intentionally in the early years so your child gets the best head start and you can feel confident knowing what you’re doing.
Mushka’s unique approach weaves together Montessori and other educational philosophies with developmental science, attachment theory, and Torah values in a practical way for a busy frum household.
Sign up for emails (people looove them), find her courses or learn more at www.MyMotheringMindset.com
Join her online summit, “Thriving in Shana Rishona” at ShanaRishonaSummit.com from January 20-23. It’s for all Jewish women - before, during and after Shana Rishona! -
Rabbi Ariel Sadwin, a Silver Spring native, studied at the Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy and the Yeshiva of Greater Washington before attending Ner Yisroel in Baltimore and Mir Yeshiva in Jerusalem. He received semicha and a master’s degree from Ner Yisroel’s Kollel Avodas Levi. Since 2007, Rabbi Sadwin has served as Executive Director of Agudath Israel’s Mid-Atlantic government affairs office, representing Jewish communities in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. He is also the president of Maryland CAPE, leading a coalition of nonpublic and independent schools. Rabbi Sadwin lives in Baltimore with his wife Pessi and their seven children.
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Starting out performing standup while a student at Yeshiva University, Eli Lebowicz has since become one of the names to know in the Jewish comedy world, doing shows for Jewish audiences all over North America and recently did a tour of shows in Israel this past December , and regularly performs with Elon Gold. You have likely also seen him in videos sent to your Whatsapp chats in the viral J-Sketches. He is still trying to figure out how to be a real adult.
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Faige Katz, the founder of Career360, specializes in career coaching for diverse life stages, emphasizing career development for observant Jewish women. With expertise in career mapping, goal-setting, and leadership, Faige has helped numerous clients define and achieve meaningful career pathways. She incorporates Jewish values to guide individuals in aligning their professional goals with personal and spiritual growth, supporting them to succeed professionally without compromising on religious commitments. Her practice focuses on fostering confidence, strategic thinking, and self-empowerment. Learn more on her website, [Career360](https://career360.net/). Listen as we discuss challenges of deciding on a career, pursuing a career in young adulthood, pivoting in your career, and the obstacles towards adhering to religious values in the workplace.
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Rabbi Daniel Lapin is and author, and public speaker renowned for integrating ancient Jewish wisdom with modern life and business practices. He received rabbinic ordination from institutions in Gateshead, Israel, and Baltimore. In 1976, he co-founded the Pacific Jewish Center in Venice, California, aiming to make Jewish learning accessible to a broader audience. Later, he established Toward Tradition, an organization promoting Judeo-Christian values in America.
As an author, Rabbi Lapin has written several influential books, including "Thou Shall Prosper: Ten Commandments for Making Money," which offers a practical approach to wealth creation based on Jewish principles. His other works include "Business Secrets from the Bible" and "The Holistic You," each providing insights into personal development and financial success. Beyond writing, he is a sought-after public speaker. His teachings have garnered endorsements from notable figures and have been featured in various media outlets.
For more information on Rabbi Daniel Lapin's work and teachings, visit his official website at www.rabbidaniellapin.com
Listen as Rabbi Lapin introduces a unique, and yet obvious, answer to the question of why we can't count our money by the light of the Menorah and why do we give gelt on Chanukah. It is clear from the interview that my mind struggled to grasp the simple yet deep concept. Thus forcing me to ask more age-appropriate (read: adult) questions about aspects of Chanukah. - Visa fler
