Podcasts by The Kol Isha Podcast

Episode 30 - connecting to Elul and the Yamim Noraim through tefillah - With Yocheved Davidowitz from 2021-09-01T20:48

Yocheved Davidowitz hosts "A Deeper Conversation" - a podcast that delves into the  topic of Tefillah (prayer) and connecting to Hashem (G-d). Yocheved is a teacher and therapist, and she joined...

Choosing Judaism and a Life of Modesty from 2021-08-26T21:17:43

Avigail Hasson aka @themodestbohemian was born in the Phillipines and came to the US as a young child. Due to various life circumstances, she found herself questioning the meaning of her existen...

Elul, Teshuva, and Forgiveness with Esti Marcus, LCSW from 2021-08-19T09:25:48

What do the "days of awe" mean to you? As children we are taught a rudimentary version of these important Jewish concepts, and as we mature, so does the depth of our understanding of these ideas...

Preparing our kids for a year in Israel - and life! with Dr. Aviva Goldstein from 2021-07-29T15:48:01

Dr. Aviva Goldstein is a Jerusalem based family and individual counselor who specializes in counseling gap-year yeshiva and seminary students - however her wisdom is applicable to kids of all ag...

A Performing Artist's Journey to Judiasm with Jezliah from 2021-07-12T13:03:49

Jezliah grew up as the daughter of a pastor in a Sabbath-observing Christian church in Texas. When she was a teenager, her mom made some discoveries that literally turned their lives around. Jez...

Episode 24 - One year later: A discussion on Racism and Antisemitism with Ilana Ybgi and Yaffy Newman from 2021-07-01T20:45:52

One year ago I spoke with Ilana Ybgi, Yaffy Newman, and Batyah Delmoor about their expriences being frum Women of Color. For this episode, Ilana and Yaffy joined me again (Batyah was unable to j...

Episode 23 Journeying around the world with Noa Levy from 2021-06-13T19:39:05

Noa Levy has been travelling the world since she was young, but over the years her journeys have become more adventurous - from walking African Safaris to the Taj Mahal and Malaysia, her incredi...

Episode 21 - Advocating for a Healthy Community with Dr. Alisa Minkin from 2021-06-03T13:42:09

Dr. Alisa Minkin is a pediatrician who is passionate about advocating for health in the frum community and beyond. She covers a huge range of topics on the JOWMA Preventative Health podcast, and...

"It's all news to me" - With Bracha Halperin from 2021-05-30T09:07:02

These past couple of years, following the news has felt like a roller coaster. Between COVID, the US presidential elections, and most recently the Israel-Gaza conflict, there has been a lot to f...

"Knowledge is Power"- How to advocate for yourself during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum phase, with Chanie Fingerer from 2021-02-13T21:00:38

Chanie Fingerer is a Labor and Delivery nurse and Legal Nurse consultant, who is on a mission to educate women about pregnancy, birth, and the post-partum phase, so that they can be their own be...

Episode 19 with Rhonda Malkin, professional dancer from 2021-02-02T20:35:59

Rhonda Malkin grew up in Southern California and started training as a dancer at four years old, leading to her professional dance career, where she danced at the highest levels in the industry,...

Episode 18 - Gila Muskin Block, co-founder of Yesh Tikva from 2021-01-28T21:45:43

Gila Muskin Block, co-founder of Yesh Tikva, joins me to talk about the challenges and stigma of infertility, and how her organization is breaking down barriers around the topic of infertility, ...

Episode 17 - Yael Braun, Toeness from 2020-12-20T19:39:34

Yael Braun is a Toeness and "Divorce Planner" who helps people in the frum community navigate through the complexities of Beis Din, court cases, and arbitration. She is the only known woman in t...

Episode 16- Money management with Chanie Friedman, financial consultant from 2020-08-18T17:17:58

Managing your finances as a frum family can be a challenge! Chanie Friedman joins me to talk about how she helps families of all financial means with budgeting and managing their money in smarte...

Episode 15 - Breaking Mental Health Stigmas with the co-founders of Project Proactive from 2020-07-28T13:59:06

Project Proactive was founded in order to break down stigma surrounding mental health issues in the Jewish community.  Shoshana Mehler and Rebecca Shapiro are the two dedicated ladies behind thi...

Episode 14 - Jewish Divorce, agunot, and halachic prenups with Keshet Starr, CEO of Ora from 2020-07-22T20:35:59

Keshet Starr, CEO of Ora (Organization for the Resolution of Agunot) joins me to talk about the issues surrounding Jewish divorce, agunot, and the halachic prenup. Ora has been incredibly instru...

Episode 13 - Racism in the Frum Community - with Batyah Delmoor, Yaffy Newman, and Ilana Ygbi from 2020-06-24T18:56:08

Is racism an issue in the frum community? I invited three guests to talk about this hot topic. Batyah Delmoor, Yaffy Newman, and Ilana Ygbi all share something in common - they are all frum wome...

Episode 12 - Shavuos and the Role of the Jewish Woman in Kabalas Hatorah from 2020-05-24T20:28:23

So many women struggle when it comes to holidays that seem to focus more on the men than the women (think Shavuos, Purim, and Simchas Torah). What is the role of the Jewish woman when it comes t...

Episode 11 - Evaluating Scientific Research During the COVID Pandemic from 2020-05-18T20:17:25

Many questions have come up regarding scientific research during the COVID pandemic - Should we follow certain recommendations? Why or Why not? Lots of information is circulating on social media...

Episode 10 - How to Identify Red Flags for Domestic Abuse with Avital Levin, LMSW from 2020-05-11T04:56:08

Avital Levin, director of education for Shalom Task Force, joins me to talk about domestic abuse  - how to recognize abuse, and particularly what to look out for as potential red flags while dat...

Episode 9 - Building a family through adoption and faith with Chavie Bruk from 2020-05-01T09:52:28

Chavie Bruk is the incredible mom of five adopted children, each with a story as unique as they are. She shares her perspective on faith and family and strategies for dealing with life's many ch...

Episode 8 - Eliana Fine, Future MD from 2020-04-23T19:07:02

Eliana Fine, medical student and aspiring fertility specialist, joins me to talk about life as a frum wife, mom, medical student, and founder of JOWMA - a professional organization for frum fema...

Episode 7 - Coronavirus - how serious is it and what should I be doing? By Dr. Maureen Nemetski, with Dr. Ellie Carmody from 2020-03-04T15:30:20

What is the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Where did it come from? What can I do to keep myself and my family safe?

Dr. Maureen Nemetski, pediatric emergency physician, speaks with Dr. Ell...

Women helping Women - Ezras Nashim with Hon. Ruchie Frier and Dr. Allen Cherson from 2020-02-25T19:42:36

Why is Ezras Nashim, the all-women's volunteer EMS, so controversial? What prompted the start of this organization? Are they as capable as Hatzala or 911 responders? Are people using their servi...

Attachment and Trauma with Esti Marcus, LCSW from 2020-02-13T22:04:26

Have you ever wondered why some people more easily have healthy relationships than others? Esti Marcus, LCSW joins me to talk about the vital need for healthy attachment. A fascinating topic for...

Episode 4 - Vaccinations, part 2 with Drs. Alisa Minkin and Maureen Nemetski from 2020-02-04T20:19:30

Dr. Alisa Minkin, General Pediatrician, and Dr. Maureen Nemetski, Emergency Medicine Pediatrician, join me to talk about why there is an increase in distrust of healthcare providers and pharmace...

Episode 3 - Vaccine science a look back at the measles outbreak with Blimi Marcus RN, APRN, DNP from 2020-01-28T11:33:19

Blimi Marcus is the founder of the Vaccine Task Force, a group of Orthodox Jewish healthcare providers whose goal is to provide vaccine education to the frum community and beyond. Blimi and I ta...

Episode 2 - Jewish Women Talk about Social Media from 2020-01-20T18:02:26

Social Media part 2, with Esther Lejbovits, administrator of "Jewish Women Talk About Anything", a Facebook group of over 34,000 Jewish women of a large variety of religious backgrounds.

The Person Behind "The Person Behind the Post" - Social Media with Jenna McKenna from 2020-01-15T23:15:59

Jenna McKenna joins me to talk about the benefits and challenges of social media.

Jenna runs "Frum Girl Problems", a Facebook group of over 16,000 women.