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Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 52: Surviving Juvenile Stroke: From Playground to Physical Therapy ft. Mordechai WaidenbaumAt age 10, Mordechai Dovid Waidenbaum’s life changed in an instant when he suffered a massive stroke during recess. In this moving episode, he shares how he went from paralysis and speech loss to becoming a respected yungerman, Gabbai, and husband—through faith, grit, and the love of family.
Mordechai Waidenbaum is a newly married man who grew up in Brooklyn, New York,. He currently studies in Kollel and is a beloved summer Rebbi. He lives with his wife Nechama in Monsey, New York. He is available for speaking engagements and can be contacted through the Jewish Adulting Podcast.
2025-07-201h 08
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 50: Elevate Shabbos: Leverage What Shabbos Has to Offer ft. Rabbi Akiva FeldmanRabbi Feldman and I discuss finding meaning in what could arguably be one of the most routine parts of the week: Shabbos. For many, it is unlikely we are tapping into all that Shabbos has to offer. Sure we know halacha, and we appreciate the restfullness of it, but is there more? You betcha there is. Listen as Rabbi Feldman shows us how and why.
Rabbi Akiva Feldman serves as the Rav of Congregation Ohel Yakov in Baltimore, Maryland, a historic synagogue established in 1875. He assumed this leadership role following the tenure of Rabbi Peretz Dinovitz, zt”l, bringing renewed en...
2025-07-201h 05
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 49: Wings of Hope: Navigating an Incompatible with Life DiagnosisShmuel Tzvi Adler grew up in Baltimore, where he spent nearly all of his high school and yeshiva years learning at Ner Yisroel. His father, a dedicated 10th-grade Rebbe at the yeshiva for decades, recently retired.
After yeshiva, Shmuel began his career in the food industry, first as a cook for a yeshiva. During that time, he married his amazing and talented wife, Nechama (née Eizik) from Monsey. He later worked in catering and eventually became a chef in a nursing home.
After about five years in the culinary field, Shmuel transitioned into healthcare administration, becoming a billing specialist a...
2025-07-131h 03
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 48: Rescue From a Cult #MyOrthodoxLife ft. Miriam Racquel FeldmanList as Miriam Racquel Feldman tells us a part of her adventure chronicled in her book *God Said What?! #MyOrthodoxLife* This story is about her journey to Orthodox Judaism. Listen as she tells us about her initial motivation to try and rescue her college boyfriend David from a cult and how the tables turned.
Miriam Racquel (Meryl) Feldman transforms women's lives through somatic healing as an award-winning author, dating & marriage coach, and trauma/anxiety specialist. Her innovative somatic approaches have helped thousands of women heal relationships, resolve trauma, and rediscover their inner wisdom. As an international coach, keynote speaker, and...
2025-07-0648 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 47: Wearing Many Hats: Doctor, Mother, Leader ft. Dr. Mimi Knoll, JOWMAHear Dr. Mimi Knoll's journey towards becoming a medical doctor and her creation and involvement in JOWMA as a way to mitigate and address the challenges unique to religious woman in the medical field and burnout prevention.
Dr Miriam “Mimi” Knoll is co-founder and CEO of JOWMA, Jewish Orthodox Women’s Medical Association. She is a practicing radiation oncologist and mom. You can find her on Twitter @MKnoll_MD and Instagram @Dr.Mimi.K. To learn more about JOWMA, visit JOWMA.org or email us at info@JOWMA.org. The JOWMA podcast is available on all major podcast platforms.
2025-06-1539 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 46: Empathize Like an Adult: Keys to Successful Relationships ft. Sara FreedSara Freed is a professional relationship and marriage coach based in Monsey, New York, with over a decade of experience helping couples strengthen their relationships. Combining the timeless wisdom of Judaism with her life experience and advanced training in evidence-based coaching modalities, Sara empowers couples to move from conflict to connection. Her compassionate, practical approach equips clients with the tools and skills to transform struggling relationships into thriving partnerships. Sara is passionate about helping couples foster more profound understanding, rebuild trust, and create lasting harmony in their marriages. Website- www.sarafreed.com
2025-06-0849 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastBonus 16: Anxiety Decoded: From Spiral to Strength ft. Rabbi Jonathan RiettiRabbi Jonathan Rietti - a descendant of the Sephardic leader the Ben Ish Chai received his rabbinical ordination from Gateshead Yeshiva. He helped establish the Kollel in Gibraltar. He is a master educator and has developed an outstanding and unique curriculum for reaching the individual student in each classroom. He is also a Senior lecturer for Gateways.
Rabbi Rietti currently directs a teacher training program. His model classroom with hundreds of educational materials is used for training teachers how to reach different children in the classroom. It is literally an \'Al Pi Darko\' approach. For more about Rabbi Rietti...
2025-06-0452 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 45 : Grief & Dignity: Respectful Death Practices and Their Impact on Survivors ft. ZAKA Simcha GreinimanSimcha Greiniman, a 47-year-old husband, father of five, and grandfather of four, has dedicated over three decades to ZAKA, Israel’s premier volunteer emergency response and humanitarian aid organization. As the Deputy Commander of ZAKA Modi'in Illit, Simcha has played a crucial role in search and rescue missions, international disaster relief, and the sacred duty of kavod ha’met (respect for the deceased).
In addition to his volunteer work, Simcha is a skilled carpenter and designer, owning a furniture factory in Modi'in Illit, where he resides with his family. Despite the demands of his profession, he has remained steadfast in his...
2025-06-011h 18
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 44: Reframing the Dream: What You Really Need in a Relationship ft. Rosie EinhornIn this episode of The Jewish Adulting Podcast, we sit down with acclaimed psychotherapist and dating coach Rosie Einhorn, co-author of the newly-released book Dating Smart – Navigating the Path to Marriage (Menucha Publishers). Along with her co-author Sherry Zimmerman a psychotherapist and former family lawyer, Rosie has dedicated her career to helping Jewish singles gain clarity, confidence, and emotional insight on the path to building a lasting marriage.
Together, Rosie and Sherry founded Sasson V’Simcha ([www.jewishdatingandmarriage.com](http://www.jewishdatingandmarriage.com)), a non-profit organization that offers programs and services across North America, Israel, and Europe for singles and thos...
2025-05-2542 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastBonus 15: Doing the Work: Responsibility in Taharas Hamishpacha ft. Mimi KnollI met Mimi David as a teenager in high school in Cincinnati, where she was a young kollel wife. She taught me how to drive, I babysat her kids, she sent me home with leftovers, andshe helped me transition after I graduated. Mimi David was born and bred in Far Rockaway, NY, and has chosen to make the Midwest her home for most of her married life. She has lived with her husband and family in St. Louis, Missouri, for almost 18 years. Mimi is the Director of Women's Education at Aish HaTorah of St. Louis, where she shares the beauty...
2025-05-2158 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 42: Living for a Higher Purpose: Kiddush Hashem in Everyday Life ft. Rabbi Shraga FreedmanRabbi Shraga Freedman and I discussed being a light to the nations of the world, recognizing our responsibility to do a Kiddush Hashem within our own community, and what are practical changes we can make.
Rabbi Shraga Freedman is the Founder of the Living Kiddush Hashem Foundation. He is the author of several books and seforim on the mitzvah of Kiddush Hashem, including "Living Kiddush Hashem" published by ArtScroll/ Mesorah, and the Hebrew sefer Mekadshei Shemecha. Rabbi Freedman writes weekly columns in the Yated Ne’eman and other publications. He developed extensive Living Kiddush Hashem curricula for all grade levels. Ra...
2025-05-1841 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 41: From Guilt to Grace: Elul in Every Season ft. Rabbi Yisrael MotzenYisrael Motzen, a native of Montreal, Canada, serves as rabbi of Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue in Baltimore, MD. He is also the Special Assistant to the EVPs of the Orthodox Union and Director of ASHIVA, a project of the Orthodox Union. Rabbi Motzen is a graduate of Ner Israel Rabbinical College and holds an M.A. in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. Teshuva is a central concept in Judaism, and Rabbi Motzen and I discuss if there is a right or wrong way to do it, obstacles, and if there is such a thing as perfect Teshuva.
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2025-05-1150 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastBonus 14: Redefining Strength: The Modern Eishes Chayil ft. Shira HochheimerListen as we discuss feminism failures, the ideal Jewish woman, expectations versus reality, and leaning into your strength and mission in pursuit of being an Eishes Chayil.
Shira Hochheimer is an educator and lecturer for women and girls in Baltimore, Maryland. She is passionate about empowering women to find more fulfillment in their lives by learning Torah.
Author of book Eishes Chayil: Ancient Wisdom for Women of Today
Purchase book feldheim.com or amazon.com
Or directly, at a discounted price, by emailing shira.hochheimer@gmail.com
2025-05-0756 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 43: Why Curiosity Matters: Understanding Life, Purpose, and Hashem’s Will ft. Eli WeberEliyahu Weber and I speak about curiosity as a vital ingredient in success. His personal spiritual and business journey was and is filled with curiosity. Spoiler alert: I agreed with him.
“Eli” Weber, 27, is the founder and CEO of Weber Media, a leading agency helping Jewish businesses thrive in the digital world. What began as a passion for promoting Jewish music on social media has grown into a thriving company managing over 40 clients and a team of 15 which specializes in platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and TikTok, helping clients amplify their voices and drive real results.
Beyond his professional success, Eli...
2025-05-0440 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastBonus 13: Gadlus HaAdam in Everyday Life: The Normalcy of Struggle: ft. Noson BermanListen as Noson Berman and I discuss the obstacle to growth he witnesses in his life and practice. His approach towards identifying the potential and greatness that lies within each person, and how we can tap into that potential to overcome challenges, is worth a listen.
Noson Berman has been working in the mental health field for 25 years and counting, specializing in couples and intimacy, trauma, and addictions. A proud graduate of Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim in Queens, where he earned Semicha, Noson combines his deep-rooted Torah values and commitment to gadlus ha’adam—the inherent greatness and value of every pers...
2025-04-091h 01
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 40 : A Final Act of Love: Honoring the Body in Death ft. Elissa FelderListen 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...
2025-03-311h 02
Jewish Adulting PodcastBONUS 12: Money Mindset Transformation Through Micro-Efforts ft. Asher FurstAsher 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...
2025-03-2658 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 39: Attendant Care: Where to Begin ft. Bunny DachsBunny 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.
https://bunnyshomecare.com/
2025-03-231h 11
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 38 Epidemic of Disordered Eating: Prevention & Treatment in Our Children ft. Dr. Marcy FortaDr. 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 Da...
2025-03-1658 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastBonus 11: Faith, Freedom, and Fatherhood: One Man’s Journey from Islam to Judaism ft. William MehrvarzWilliam 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.
https://williammehrvarz.com/
2025-03-131h 05
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp 37: One Mind, Body & Soul : Somatic Healing ft. Rena ReiserRena 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 patt...
2025-03-0942 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 36: Fighting Fair Staying Connected ft. Raffi BilekListen 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 gi...
2025-03-0244 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 35: Acting Like an Adult When Emotions Run High ft. Erika NeedlemanErika 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 rubs things self Growth, Torah, and pottery.
Contact: Facebook and Insta: Adulting with Erika (with a k!), linked in: /erikaneedleman
Email: erikaneedlemancoaching@gmail.com
2025-02-231h 04
Jewish Adulting PodcastBonus 10: Overcoming Barriers to Prayer: Deepening Your Connection to Hashem ft. Rabbi Yehoshua KarshListen 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...
2025-02-191h 07
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 34: Haskafa Potpourri: Opening the Door to Divine Presence in Daily Life ft. Rabbi Boruch LeffRabbi 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 sbleff@gmail.com.
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.
2025-02-1652 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 33: Right on Time: Trusting Life’s Divine Timing ft Nikki RothsteinWith 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...
2025-02-0951 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 32: Modern Modesty Challenges: Not Just for Women ft. Sarah Pachter Aish Ha'amThis 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...
2025-02-021h 03
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 31: Your Financial Story: Transforming Habits and Aligning Values ft. Simi MandlebaumSimi 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.
2025-01-2643 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 30: Building Fences: Safeguarding Spiritual Growth Through Pirkei Avos ft. Gila RossMrs. 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.
www.gilaross.com/shabbat
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2025-01-1944 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastBonus 9: Struggle: Muska Gopin's Quest to Teach Adulting to the Masses ft. Shanna Rishona SummitListen 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 Mont...
2025-01-1949 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastUnnecessary Struggle: Muska Gopin's Quest to Teach Adulting to the Masses ft. Shanna Rishona SummitListen 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 Mont...
2025-01-1453 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 29: Fighting For Funding: Aguda's Advocacy For Jewish Tuition ft. Rabbi Ariel SadwinRabbi 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...
2025-01-1259 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 28: Laughing Away Perfectionism and Fear of Vulnerability ft. Eli LebowiczStarting 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.
EliComedy.com
@EliComedyagram
@Jsketchcomedy
2025-01-0552 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 27: Career Clarity and Jewish Identity: What Do I Want to Be When I Grow Up? ft. Faige KatzFaige 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...
2024-12-2949 min
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2024-12-2501 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastBonus 8: Why Is Gelt Only Given on Chanukah? ft. Rabbi Daniel LapinRabbi 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...
2024-12-2553 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 26: Racing Toward Redemption: Is Time Running Out ft. Rabbi Reuven ChapmanRabbi Chapman studied at Ner Israel, earned Semicha from Pirchei Shoshanim, and holds an M.Ed. from Johns Hopkins University. His lifelong exploration of Jewish tradition and prophecy culminated in the decade-long research and writing of *The Days of Mashiach and Beyond*. For more information, visit RabbiChapman.com. Listen as I ask him to explain some commonly held beliefs about the coming of Moshiach.
2024-12-2250 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 25: Crafting Possibilities ft. Ann Diament KoffskyAnn Diament Koffsky is the author and occasional illustrator of over fifty Jewish children’s books. Her latest work is *PING PONG SHABBAT* from Little Bee Books. Other titles include *Sara Builds a School*, a biography of Sara Schenirer from Mencuha Publishing, and the Kayla and Kugel series from Apples and Honey Press, which introduces the Chagim to young readers. Several of her books have been featured in PJ Library, and she has been recognized by the Association of Jewish Libraries for *Noah’s Swimathon*. Ann resides in West Hempstead with her family. She also offers free Jewish-themed coloring pages on h...
2024-12-1551 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 28: Career Clarity and Jewish Identity: What Do I Want to Be When I Grow Up? ft. Faige KatzFaige 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...
2024-12-0852 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp 24: Mastering Adulting Nutrition Habits ft. Deena MaelDeena Mael, RD, is a private-practice dietitian with degrees in Nutrition from Ryerson University and Eastern Michigan University. Based in Baltimore, she specializes in weight loss, diabetes, and IBS, offering a balanced, long-term perspective on healthy eating and exercise. Deena is known for her sympathetic, nonjudgmental approach. Originally from Toronto, she provides compassionate guidance to help clients achieve their health goals. Listen as Deena politely fact checks my stereotypes about dieting them.
2024-12-0848 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 23: Parenting with Purpose ft. Rebecca MasinterRebecca Masinter, founder of Mother's Guidance (www.mothersguidance.com), offers Torah-based chinuch inspiration and practical advice for today’s parents. With twenty-five years of experience in Jewish education as a homeschool mother, teacher, curriculum developer, and ACT tutor, Rebecca is dedicated to sharing Torah wisdom globally. She has developed several parenting video courses and writes weekly Parsha articles, providing insights and practical tools to support and guide parents in building their families.
2024-12-0140 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastBonus 7: A Matter of Life and Death: Suicidality and Jewish Values ft. Dr. Asher SiegelmanAsher Siegelman, Ph.D. is an Israeli board certified clinical psychologist (mumche) with a specialty in clinical suicidology. He was trained by Professor David A. Jobes who is one of the world experts in the treatment of suicide risk. Dr. Siegelman has helped the National Institutes of Health and the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to create effective screening tools for identifying at-risk patients. He has also published in major academic journals and he is the CAMS-care consultant and trainer for Israel. https://www.israelsuicideprevention.com/
Listen as we discuss suicidality in the Jewish community. Stigma, treatment, misconceptions and...
2024-11-2653 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 22: Finding My Way ft. Rina Bethea ThavRina Bethea Thav, a writer, wife, and mother of three biological children and four stepchildren, is living her dream by planning retreats on a Jewish farm. Originally from South Carolina, she converted to Judaism in 2011 in Baltimore. Having faced challenges such as divorce, abuse, and parenting issues, Rina is dedicated to caring for her children, mastering emunah, and embodying the meaning of her name, "Rina," which means joy.
2024-11-2450 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 21: Managing the Fire Within ft. Rebbitzen Sarah FeldbrandRebbetzin Sarah Feldbrand, an only child of Holocaust survivors, is the proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of an extended family. While raising several sons and one daughter, she also managed to educate girls and women as a teacher and later a principal in various seminaries and adult education programs. Throughout this time she continued to grow
her knowledge of torah sources by never teaching the same topic for more than two years. Once her children were grown, she used any available opportunity to write and has authored over 37 books, of various genres, most of which focus on personal growth. These...
2024-11-1744 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastBonus 6: Mussar to Maximize Adulting ft. Rabbi Ben-Tzion ShafierRabbi Ben-Tzion Shafier is director of the popular website theShmuz.com. He is a happily married father of six children, grandfather to four and lives in Monsey, NY. A rumor, that I may or may not be the originator of, is that Rabbi Shafier is a world class pickle ball player. He can be contacted through his social media pages and would love to hear from you!
2024-11-1040 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp 20: Relief: Nuanced Mental Health Referrals ft. Rabbi Binyomin BabadRabbi Binyomin Babad serves as the Director of Relief Resources and since joining in 2002, has grown the organization to an international, multi-service agency, with 11 offices globally. Specializing in connecting each individual with the mental health professional or service best suited for their needs, Relief Resources is today, one of the most prominent mental health organizations in the Jewish community. www.reliefhelp.org/donate
2024-11-0448 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 19: Kosher Doesn’t Mean Healthy ft. Rabbi Alexander SeinfeldRabbi Alexander Seinfeld, has a Ph.d in Judaism and a minor in Education from Towson University, He has over 10 years of classroom experience and has been an adult Jewish educator for over twenty years. He resides in Baltimore with his wife and children, where he serves as Executive Director of Jewish Spiritual Literacy (jsli.org). He is the author of several books, including: Body & Soul: The Torah Path to Health, Fitness and a Holy Life; The Art of Amazement; Restoring the Kuzari;and the popular iphoneapp,“The Amazing Jewish-Fact-a-Day Calendar”.He gives weekly classes around the country via Zoom and...
2024-10-2745 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastBonus 5: Democracy & Destiny: Jewish Perspectives on Voting ft. Rabbi Yehiel KalishYehiel M. Kalish currently serves as the CEO of Chevra Hatzalah Volunteer Ambulance Service. He was previously a State Representative for Illinois (2019–2021) and held leadership roles in the business sector, including Principal at S4 Group LLC and Chairman and CEO from 2014 to 2019. Earlier, he worked at Agudath Israel of America in various capacities, overseeing development, legislative advocacy, and regional offices. Yehiel holds a BA in Judaic Studies and Semicha from Hebrew Theological College, as well as an MPA in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from Walden University.
2024-10-2249 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 18: Why did I come to the fridge? ft. Rena YudkowskyRena Yudkowsky, a professional memory coach and geriatric social worker, is the founder of Memory Matters. She teaches online memory improvement courses to mid-lifers and seniors. Over the past twenty years in the field, she has served as the director of an Alzheimer's unit in an assisted living facility in Maryland, the director of development at a senior enrichment program in Israel, trainer for dementia caregivers, facilitator of support groups, and international lecturer on aging topics.
Currently, she is a licensed brain health trainer by Dr. Amen, and does 1:1 memory coaching as well.
She is super passionate about her mission...
2024-10-1350 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastBonus 4: From Pain to Strength: The 10/7 Impact and the Jewish Fight for Resilience ft. Malka Shaw Keser ShalomMalka Shaw. With over 25 years of experience in mental health, she operates a private practice in Nutley, NJ, specializing in women’s issues such as postpartum depression, motherhood, single life, dating, anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and support during life transitions. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Delaware, completed a gap year volunteering in Israel, and earned her Master’s in Social Work from Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Listen as we discuss how 10/7 and antisemitism needs to be addressed head-on as we struggle to find stability, Jewish pride, and inspiration to persevere. Find...
2024-10-0751 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 17: Effects Of Trauma Through the Ages And On Adulting ft. Rochel ZimanA licensed mental health therapist, Rochel utilizes lots of humor and (some) quirkiness while working with adult clients on achieving their goals to better their everyday lives. She utilizes her clinical and life experiences to support and guide individuals navigating medical challenges, severe mood disorders, and what she calls "adulting101." Rochel is well known in the Baltimore community for creating opportunities that fill in the gaps not yet met by local organizations. She has spearheaded a grief support group, an all-women’s theater group, and has been a big advocate for Jewish Caring Network. Rochel uses her passion and creative ta...
2024-10-0658 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 16: Tikkun Through Marriage ft. Rabbi Shlomo SlatkinRabbi Shlomo Slatkin MS, LCPC is a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist (Advanced Clinician) and Certified Imago Workshop Presenter, and Faculty Associate of the Imago International Training Institute. Together with his wife Rivka, they founded The Marriage Restoration Project, a global initiative to help keep couples together and happy. Out of concern for the global breakdown of relationships and families, he has made it his mission to help save marriages in 2 days by way of marriage intensive retreats. He has also created an Online Marriage School self guided program as an affordable solution to quality marriage help. Rabbi Slatkin also trains...
2024-09-2950 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastBonus 3: Struggling to Connect & Care During Israel's War ft. Rabbi Mordechai BecherRabbi Mordechai Becher, originally from Australia, received smicha, holds an MA in Medieval Jewish History, and is a doctoral candidate. He is also an instructor at Yeshiva University, previously taught at Neve Yerushalayim and Ohr Somayach , has presented internationally at exotic locations and at the popular Gateways seminar for over 20 years. Additonally, he is the scholar in residence for Legacy Kosher Tours. Rabbi Becher has answered thousands of questions on AsktheRabbi.org, presents a Talmud class, Dimensions of the Daf and his latest book, Gateway to Judaism, published by Artscroll, is in its tenth printing. And if you aren’t al...
2024-09-2549 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 15: Grassroots Orthodox Engagement ft. Betty CherniakBetty Cherniak was raised in Houston and received her MA from University of Washington. Betty converted in 1980, had 5 children, moved to Baltimore in 1994 and worked as copy editor for the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) for 18 years. She is the current President of the Glen Neighborhood Improvement Association and has served as president for the last 8 years. Listen as we discuss her passion for grassroots community organizing and the importance of engaging the Orthodox community. Marvel as we reveal the new Community & Safety Chair, who’s name rhymes with Shmedva. To learn more about GNIA visit my...
2024-09-2246 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastBonus 2: The 14 Weeks of Grief, Strength & Emunah ft. Sherri ZaslowOriginally from the suburbs of Philadelphia , where she & her late husband helped establish a new kiruv community & shul, Sherri Zaslow has made Baltimore her home for 20+ years. Sherri has spent her professional career in education, senior care and currently organizes health and wellness community education focusing on the Jewish community. Sherri has served on the Gilchrist Hospice Board, and works closely with Bridging Life Jewish Hospice and Palliative Care services. Their next event is a run to adopt orphans of 10/7 in Israel. To find out more info go to.run4israel.net
2024-09-181h 20
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 14: Reclaiming My Jewish Lost Igbo Identity ft. Simhah TamarSimhah Tamar is a language teacher is Sderot. She made Aaliyah in 2020 and survived through the October 7th bombing. Simhah’s parents are both Igbo, a African tribe considered to be descendents of shevet Gad. Brought over on slave ships, her family settled in America and adopted Christianity, to which she felt disconnected. Listen as she recalls her unusual path to Orthodoxy, the eEmunah she exhibits, and her love of all things Tanach.
2024-09-151h 08
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp 13: Lost in Adulting ft. Hadassah EventsurHadassah Eventsur, MS,OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience, she is also a certified Life Coach, speaker and a regular contributor to the Mishpacha Magazine on the topic of Neurodivergence. She is the founder of MindfullyYou, a program to support Frum women who struggle with executive functioning. Visit: Mindfullyyou.org for more information or follow her @mindfully__you on instagram
2024-09-0836 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp 12: Where is the girl I married? ft. Zahava List and Yaakov ListZahava List is the Founder and Director of Chazkeinu, an international mental health support network for Jewish women worldwide. Zahava is passionate about spreading mental health awareness and stopping the stigma associated with it. She suffers from bipolar, and experienced instances of post-partum psychosis. She lives with her husband Yaakov and four sons in Baltimore. While Zahava is out to save the world, Yaakov is trying to get through the day. He studies at Telshe Chicago and Rabbi Yaakov Friedman’s in Eretz Yisrael. He currently works in IT and is pursuing a degree in computer networking and cyber security. Li...
2024-09-0153 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp 11: A Holocaust Legacy of Survival ft. Shoshan KrugerShoshana Kruger has a degree in Education and has been teaching for over 40 years and has been the head counselor of Bais Yaakov and its camp for over 30 years. Her 101 year old mother, Sylvia Weiss,is a survivor of Auschwitz. She lives in Brooklyn, NY and her story of survival is a lesson in Emunah and miracles from Hashem. Her strong vibrant personality, and love for her family, are part of her living legacy. In 2008, Shoshana and her mother co-wrote Sylvia’s memoir “Selected From Above.”
2024-08-2544 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp 10: Burnout Breakaway: Escape the Cycle ft. Dr. Shoshi LewinDr. Shoshi Lewin is a mother to a wide age range of kids and has a Masters and Doctorate in clinical psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has been in the field for close to 20 years. Shoshi worked in a psychiatric hospital for 8 years, training psychiatrist residence and is now in private practice. She can be reached at drshoshilewin@yahoo.com. Listen as we discuss the signs, symptoms and remediation of the dreaded burnout from personal, professional and even religious pressures. And I, in turn, reveal how much I struggle in this area
2024-08-1842 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp 9: Save one life, save the world ft. Tamar SchulmanTamar Schulman has a Masters degree in Jewish Education, is the Director of the Khal Chasidim daycare and Executive Director for the all the Khal Chasidim divisions. In her spare times, she juggles being a masgiacha, a mom to 3 cats and 2 dogs, while also somehow managing to help raise her 3 children with her husband Yochanan in Baltimore, MD. Listen to her amazing story of donating her liver and kidney within a 2 year time span.
2024-08-1153 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastJewish Adulting Promo/IntroRabbi Ben-Tzion Shafier tells sums up the mission and vision for Jewish
Adulting podcast.
2024-08-0900 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastSpecial: Allies in Adversity ft. Ruth Guggenheim and Katrina Johnson-SmithRuth Guggenheim is the Director of Interfaith Relations for World Emunah, Israel. In this capacity, she focuses on building bridges of understanding, respect and collaboration between the Jewish and Christian communities on behalf of the people of Israel. https://emunah.org/
Katrina Johnson-Smith is the founder of The Answer Kingdom Center and the Power & Praise Prayer Assembly,
2024-08-0644 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 8: Children with mental health challenges ft. Rabbi Shmuel GluckRabbi Shmuel Gluck has been in Chinuch for over 25 years. He attended Yeshivas Philadelphia and learnt under Reb Shmuel Kaminetzky who is the rabbinical advisor to Areivim, and whom he remains close with to this day. After being a Rebbi for seven years, he opened Areivim’s doors in 2000. His focus is on helping teenagers along with their families. Rabbi Gluck’s advice is highly sought after from families, Rabbonim, and schools. Rabbi Gluck is a prolific writer, and world renowned speaker, on all Chinuch related topics. For more information and to be in please visit https://areivim.com
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2024-08-0432 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 7: Forgiveness is not a group exercise. ft. Rivka Malka PerlmanRivka Malka Perlman is the co-founder, along with her husband Bezalel, of Rivka Malka's School of Coaching and Transformation. She trains women around the world in coaching and healing skills and is known for her expertise in the healing journey. She is an internationally acclaimed speaker inspiring audiences with her transformative and uplifting talks.
Through her work, she helps women rewrite their stories, heal from the past, and step into their mission. She strives to live authentically knowing that "Every experience is a healing opportunity.” She has tens of thousands of followers on her YouTube channel and Torahanytime.com. You ca...
2024-07-2845 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp 6: Plan for the worst, hope for the best, Part 2 ft. Tova JussimTova Jussim, LCSW-C, has spent over 20 years helping people to age-in-place, guiding them towards advanced care planning and long-term and short-term care planning. She has facilitated family meetings, caregiver support, and counseling for grief and bereavement. She is a recognized expert in her field, regularly teaching classes to other professionals about how to help people in medical crises. She is a coach who uses a holistic approach to provide clients and families help with physical, emotional and spiritual support. Tova is an Aging Life Care Manager and owner of Care Matters for You. You can learn more about her practice...
2024-07-2136 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp 5: Plan for the worst, hope for the best. Part 1 ft. Tova JussimTova Jussim, LCSW-C, has spent over 20 years helping people to age-in-place, guiding them towards advanced care planning and long-term and short-term care planning. She has facilitated family meetings, caregiver support, and counseling for grief and bereavement. She is a recognized expert in her field, regularly teaching classes to other professionals about how to help people in medical crises. She is a coach who uses a holistic approach to provide clients and families help with physical, emotional and spiritual support. Tova is an Aging Life Care Manager and owner of Care Matters for You. You can learn more about her practice...
2024-07-1447 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 4: Entrepreneur's Secret IngredientChaim “Kevin” Kahn in the CEO of the MSP Intellicomp, an IT company that focuses on providing support for national business owners, schools, nursing homes and many others. Hear about what he attributes his success of almost 30 years and his commitment to his family, clients, and community. For more info visit www.intellicomp.net, call (443) 484-1009, or find and follow on LinkedIn.
2024-07-0814 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp 3: Prioritizing Pleasure ft. Bracha GoetzBracha Goetz is the Harvard-educated author of 42 Jewish children's books and a candid memoir for adults that documents her journey to observant Judaism, Nourish the Soul: Filling the Emptiness Within. Her books can be found in Jewish bookstores and online at www.goetzbookshop.com.
2024-07-0339 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp 2: More Than You Can Imagine/Identify Your Passion ft. Evonne MarzoukEvonne Marzouk is an inspirational public speaker and author of The Prophetess. Her work has also been published in Newsweek, the Washington Post, the Jewish News Syndicate, The Wisdom Daily, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, RitualWell and many other publications. She recently co-authored a chapter on The Heroine's Journey in the book Jewish Fantasy Worldwide (2023) has four poems in the newly published anthology, Calling Out: Psalms for Today (2024). She offers a free printable Heroine's Journal on her website to empower all women to live their greatest dreams. IG/FB: @heroinewhisperer www.evonnemarzouk.com
2024-06-2536 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 1: The Blessing of Paralysis: Ruth Jaffee ft. Chedva RoseMy mother, Ruth Jaffee was only 44 when she became paralyzed, and only 60 years old when she died. This is our story and the hardest lesson I learned.
2024-06-1932 min
Jewish Adulting PodcastEp. 0: IntroductionCome learn about who, what, when, why? This is the where, according to my kids, I discourage you from listening, in my humble and modest way. Just a little taste to peak your interest. Contact me at jewishadulting@gmail.com
2024-05-2608 min