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Shebrew in the City"What Baking Can Do" - An Interview with Dr. Beth RicanatiSend us a textJoin us on an enlightening journey with Dr. Beth Ricanati, whose unique path from Reform to Conservative Judaism offers a tapestry of cultural richness and personal growth. Through engaging anecdotes, Dr. Ricanati warmly shares her upbringing her transition to the spiritual experience creating Challah in her home and beyond. We explore the playful and heartfelt family traditions, such as the amusing "Challah Monster," and discuss how Jewish customs have shaped her approach to parenting and education.Dr. Ricanati also opens up about her fascinating professional journey, starting with a...2025-02-0146 min
Taste Buds With DebHanukkah Panel and Latke Recipes with Eitan Bernath, Joan Nathan and Beth RicanatiOn this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, Debra Eckerling hosts a special Hanukkah panel with authors Eitan Bernath (“Eitan Eats the World”), Joan Nathan (“My Life in Recipes,” “A Sweet Year” and many others) and Beth Ricanati (“Braided: A Journey of A Thousand Challahs”). Holidays are all about uniting friends, old and new. What better way to honor Hanukkah than to bring together three previous Taste Buds with Deb guests for a conversation about food and family traditions. Eitan Bernath, Joan Nathan, and Beth Ricanati talk about what they love about Hanukkah and...2024-12-1840 min
Taste Buds With DebBraided, Breaking Bread & Challah Recipe with Beth RicanatiOn this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Dr. Beth Ricanati, author of “Braided: A Journey of a Thousand Challahs.” More than 15 years ago, Ricanati started baking challah on Fridays as a self-care ritual. Now, she gives challah workshops–both in person and digitally–around the country to people of all faiths, and speaks about the teachings in her book. “When you're mixing flour and sugar and watching the yeast bubble, you can't be doing anything else,” Ricanati explains. “I wasn't worrying about my patients, I wasn't worrying...2024-09-0420 min
Breaking GlassRituals, community-care, and women's mental healthEvery year, one in five women in the United States struggles with mental health. Income disparities, caregiving responsibilities, higher rates of poverty and violence are just a few of the risk factors that leave women especially susceptible to chronic stress.Dr. Beth Ricanati is no stranger to burnout. She was the mother of three children and a physician working full time when she realized she needed to prioritize self-care. At the recommendation of a friend, she turned to baking bread as a way to build ritual and community into her weekly routine. Dr. Ricanati joins Sabrina to...2022-10-0441 min
Take One Daf YomiPesachim 48 and 49Today’s Daf Yomi pages, Pesachim 48 and 49, kick things off by talking challah. Dr. Beth Ricanati, a physician who found great comfort and healing in baking the traditional bread, joins us to share her challah-baking routine, and her thoughts on the transformative power of yeast, dough, and water. Why is it important to speak aloud and state the names of loved ones when you bake? Listen and find out.2021-01-0808 min
Health Power with Lisa Davis, MPHEP #959: Re-Play: The Ritual of Baking for Self CareSend us a textYou may be thinking, "I've done enough baking during COVID to last me the rest of my life!" That is why we wanted to so an encore of this incredible interview with Dr. Beth Ricanti who talks about the ritual of baking and how it has helped ease her stress & has improved her overall life. Enjoy!Original Description: Dr. Beth Ricanati found herself stressed when a friend recommended she bake challah bread. Making bread from scratch requires being in the moment. Creating something with your own two hands provides a r...2020-09-2223 min
The Creative Shift with Dan Blank"It Keeps Growing." Promoting Your Book 2+ Years Post-Launch, with Beth Ricanati, M.D."I'm selling more books and the message is getting out there." This is author Beth Ricanati, M.D. described the results of continuing to promote her book two years after release. She has been running workshops in-person and online in support of her book Braided: A Journey of a Thousand Challahs. In the process, she is finding new audiences she never considered before, is having more people reach out to her, and it has paved the way for her next book. 2020-09-1628 min
Tablet StudiosJoining the ClubThis week on Unorthodox, we're calling an emergency meeting of the Unorthodox club.First we talk to Rachel Shukert, a longtime Tablet contributor (and a contributor to The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia!) who is an executive producer and showrunner for The Baby-Sitters' Club reboot on Netflix. She tells us about growing up reading the series of books by Ann M. Martin, recreating the 90's series as a TV show set in the present, and what she's learned about today's teenagers from working with the actors on the show.Then Stephanie sit...2020-08-061h 12
Stuart Sax: Someone You Should KnowSomeone You Should Know with Stuart Sax and Guests Dr Beth Ricanati and Pastor Chris CarsonOn this week's show of Someone You Should Know, Stuart Sax chats with Dr Beth Ricanati and Pastor Chris Carson
Each week, Stuart Sax interviews Someone You Should Know. Get to know people who have incredible stories to tell. It's their back stories that make the conversations come to life. From government officials, artists, writers, service providers, creators and dreamers; I share their stories in a casual way. Maybe your story will be the next one we share! Episode 31 July 2020
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Penn MomentumBeth Ricanati C92 - Women's Health Physician and Author of "Braided: A Journey of a Thousand Challas"Beth Ricanati, MD's (C' 92) debut book, Braided: A Journey of a Thousand Challahs chronicles her journey of a thousand challahs and one woman’s quest for wellness and peace. This physician-mother has built her career around bringing wellness into women’s everyday lives, especially busy moms juggling life and children. She has practiced at the NY-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, the Cleveland Clinic, and now at the Venice Family Clinic in Los Angeles. In addition, her writings have appeared in peer-reviewed medical journals and many lifestyle blogs. 2020-06-0126 min
The She Built It Podcast with Melanie & Dr. MicheleMotivation in a Time of ChangeWe continue to adjust and redefine ‘progress’ in the tsunami of COVID-19 — with all of its effects on our careers, lives, and communities. Melanie and Dr. Michele have taken a step back to help you move forward: We’re reflecting on the wisdom and guidance of some of our past podcast guests. We’ve chosen tips that motivate and inspire... giving us the courage and confidence to know that -- while we’re in an unprecedented period of change -- this is also the time to free ourselves from what wasn’t serving us, so we can seek more of what fulfil...2020-04-2100 min
Daily AuthorsBraided with Beth RicanatiOn today's amazing episode, I'm speaking with the lovely and talented Beth Ricanati, author of …
Braided: A Journey of a Thousand Challahs
Beth is a medical doctor and her book, Braided, chronicles her journey of a thousand challahs and one woman's quest for wellness and peace.
This physician-mother has built her career around bringing wellness into women's everyday lives, especially busy moms juggling life and children.
Beth lives in the Los Angeles area with her family and one challah-loving dog.
So, if you are ready to hear more about th...2019-10-2817 minThe She Built It Podcast with Melanie & Dr. MicheleTreating Professional and Personal Burnout - with Dr. Beth RicanatiWe know that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but our guest, Dr. Beth Ricanati, takes that adage a step -- or leap! -- further. She says, “When we take care of ourselves, then we are better caregivers,” especially knowing “that 75% of chronic disease is lifestyle driven.” Dr. Beth is an enterprising mother, physician, community volunteer, and award-winning author of, “Braided: A Journey of a Thousand Challahs.” With a busy medical practice and three small children, she realized that something needed to change. Listen to how Dr. Beth followed her own advice as a specialist in women’s health and w...2019-09-1000 min
Boss Maidel PodcastEpisode 17: Beth Ricanati, MD, FACPBeth Ricanati, MD is an award-winning author who has built her career around bringing wellness into women’s everyday lives, especially moms juggling life and children. She practiced medicine at NY-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, the Cleveland Clinic, and now at the Venice Family Clinic. She lives in the Los Angeles area with her family and one challah-loving dog. What you will hear in this episode: - How the act of making challah is completely transformative. It forces one to slow down, to be patient ( allowing the yeast to rise) and to be pres...2019-07-2735 min
The Raiseology Podcast with Sharon Somekh, MDCreating a Stress-Reducing Ritual with Dr. Beth RicanatiCoping with the stresses of daily life may be as simple as creating a ritual that allows you to step away, for even just 20 minutes. In this episode, Dr. Beth Ricanati shares how a small ritual (making challah once a week) really changed her life years ago. We discuss how to identify a ritual that might provide the same stress reduction and how to start now - even when it feels like you have no time! Thank you for listening! Check out the show notes for all the links and resources mentioned in this episode. Talk to...2019-03-2620 min
Tablet StudiosThe 100 Most Jewish FoodsThis week on Unorthodox, we're celebrating the publication of The 100 Most Jewish Foods: A Highly Debatable List with an episode dedicated to Jewish food. Throughout the episode you’ll hear from contributors to the book—including Jill Kargman, Gil Hovav, Gail Simmons, Shalom Auslander, Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs of Food52, and many more—who will be reading their entries.We talk to Tablet editor-in-chief Alana Newhouse, who edited the collection, as well as Gabriella Gershenson, who edited the recipes in the book. We also sit down with Dr. Beth Ricanati, the author of Braided: A Journey of a T...2019-03-211h 28
AudioNoshEpisode #28: Jewish Women Foodies with Susan Feniger, Dr. Beth Ricanati and Amelia SaltsmanWARNING: Listening to the following episode WILL make you hungry Click here to join us at our Jewish Women Foodies panel on March 10th! On this episode, Lisa and Maureen sit down with three incredibly marvelous mavens of the kitchen: cookbook authors Dr. Beth Ricanati, Amelia Saltsman and Susan Feniger, who not only writes cookbooks, but is a renowned [...]2019-02-2836 min
The Next Year Now PodcastBaking Challah Bread to create a mindful life full of happiness, with Beth Ricanati - #60For all the foodies out there, this week's episode is for you. I speak with Beth Ricanati, an MD and author focusing on women's health and wellness. She recently released her first book, Braided: A Journey of a Thousand Challahs. It's a fascinating book that talks about her story of learning to bake Challah bread and how it helped her cultivate happiness and even wellness in her life. We cover a lot of ground, including topics like mindfulness, relationships, and how you can make this a healthy endeavor. Listen at http://nextyearnowpodcast.com/602019-02-1222 min
The Big Schmear PodcastBraided: A Journey of a Thousand Challahs (#31)
Guest: Dr. Beth Ricanati
Who thought baking Challah could be so magical? Well, it is and especially as seen through the eyes of my guest this week Dr. Beth Ricanati. We talk about Challah and how it can connect with you, through Jewish history, as a way to think about your own well-being and of course all about baking Challah. I can guarantee you that before you finish listening to this episode you’ll want to have your own Challah baking in your oven… and you can! Check out the recipe section for the ‘how to’ and have a...2019-02-1028 min
Moments with MarianneBraided: A Journey of a Thousand Challahs with Beth Ricanati, MDBeth Ricanati, MD, has built her career around bringing wellness into women’s everyday lives, especially busy moms juggling life and children. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her MD from Case Western Reserve University; she completed her internal medicine residency at Columbia Presbyterian in NYC. She spent ten years in practice at the Columbia Presbyterian’s Women’s Health Center, the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Women’s Health, and the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute. In addition to the frequent online writing that she does now, Ricanati has been a guest contributor for television...2019-01-2236 min
Just Forking AroundDr. Beth Ricanati: The Transformative Power of Challah & One Woman’s Journey to WellnessDr. Beth Ricanati is a physician, mother, and the author of Braided: A Journey of a Thousand Challahs. Dr. Ricanati’s debut book chronicles her journey creating a thousand challahs, showcasing a woman’s quest for wellness and peace. She has created a career focused on bringing wellness into women’s everyday lives, especially busy moms juggling life and children, but her book is meant for anyone who is carrying a myriad of responsibilities and rarely takes even a few minutes to stop and smell the rising yeast. “For the first time, I made challah and the m...2018-12-1849 min
Abundant Ever After with Cathy HellerMake Space for Self CareHow can you give yourself permission to slow down, stop, and take care of yourself? Cathy shares her own struggles with self care, a listener's frustration with overwhelm during a traumatic time, and a conversation with author and physician Beth Ricanati about how implementing one ritual in your busy life can become the antidote to stress.
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Totally Booked with ZibbyDr. Beth Ricanati, Author of BRAIDED: A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND CHALLAHSDr. Beth Ricanati shares her tips for women's wellness from her medical practice and shares why baking challah every week is the ultimate stress mitigator. Her book, BRAIDED, has a fabulous recipe and many stories to inspire every woman... and baker. Love, loss, bread. For the video version of this podcast, visit: https://vimeo.com/295046897.2018-10-2300 min
Health Power with Lisa Davis, MPHThe Ritual of Baking for Self CareSend us a textFocus and mindfulness bring peace.Today’s busy society demands that we de-stress before we wear ourselves out. Meditation and mindfulness are buzzwords for good reason. Dr. Beth Ricanati found herself stressed when a friend recommended she bake challah bread. Making bread from scratch requires being in the moment. Creating something with your own two hands provides a relaxing sense of accomplishment. Additionally, fresh-baked challah smells heavenly when taken from the oven. Dr. Ricanati wasn’t a baker before the challah project. She’s learned many wonderful life lessons while workin...2018-10-2323 min
All Things TherapyDr. Beth RicanatiMy guest is Dr. Beth Ricanati. We discussed her book, Braided: A Journey of a Thousand Challas about Jewish tradition and metaphor through making Challah for self-care. Find out more at: housecallsforwellness.com2018-09-2746 min
All Things TherapyDr. Beth RicanatiMy guest is Dr. Beth Ricanati. We discussed her book, Braided: A Journey of a Thousand Challas about Jewish tradition and metaphor through making Challah for self-care. Find out more at: housecallsforwellness.com2018-09-2746 min