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Embodied JudaismEp. 18 Parsha Korach: Humility, Ego, & Testing BoundariesSo grateful to have Ben Steinberger again on the podcast, this time we're back with a parsha episode. Let us know if you like these!In the spirit of embodying the discussion we had on this week’s Parsha, and appreciation to the members of this community, Ben would like to offer a free 2-hour coaching session to members of this community. No commitment. No gimmicks. Just an opportunity to explore something you could use support around. You can book a session directly here https://calendly.com/ben-keg/coaching-callIn the spirit of embodying the di...2025-06-281h 16Embodied JudaismEp. 17 Courage, Emotional Responsibility, & Practical Spirituality with Idan LumiIn this conversation, Jessie and Idan explore themes of personal growth, practical spirituality, and the courage that ends up leading to sometimes surprisingly significant life changes. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence, the role of forgiveness in healing, and the necessity of genuine connections in relationships.Idan shares insights from his journey as a therapist and teacher, emphasizing the interconnectedness of personal experiences and spiritual growth. Together, they explore the themes of emotional regulation, availability, and the impact of personal choices on relationships and healing. The conversation also delves into the significance of dreams...2025-06-131h 17Embodied JudaismEp. 16 Navigating Power Dynamics & Personal Experience in Community & Religion with Ben SteinbergerJessie and Ben come together again (listen to Ep. 6 here if you missed it for their first conversation) to discuss their recent podcast recording and share personal experiences related to religious practices and trauma healing. They explore the concept of divine union, the importance of community and trust in leaders, and the balance between religious observance and personal spiritual experiences. The conversation also touches on the need for self-awareness and agency in choosing one's relationship with the divine, and the importance of questioning and engaging with religious teachings.About Ben:Ben is...2025-06-101h 40Embodied JudaismEp. 15 Sound as Prayer: Orka Teppler on Medicine Music, Belonging, & the Power of HebrewIn this conversation, Jessie interviews Orka, a prominent figure in the medicine music scene, discussing her journey as a musician, her connection to Hebrew identity, and the transformative power of music in healing and peace. Orka shares her experiences of navigating her identity as an Israeli artist, the impact of significant events like October 7th, and her commitment to empowering voices through music. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of inclusivity, understanding, and the role of music in bridging cultural divides.Follow Orka on instagram to find out about her latest events, including concerts and vocal...2025-06-0548 minEmbodied JudaismEp. 14 Rooting & Reclaiming: Honoring Tradition While Creating Your Own Path in Judaism with Rabbi Rishe GronerRabbi Rishe, from a Chabad background, shared her journey of embracing her Jewish identity and spiritual roots, emphasizing the importance of balancing traditional practices with personal experiences in Judaism. She discussed the challenges faced by Jewish women, the significance of creating meaningful rituals at home, and the need for accessible Jewish education for adults. The conversation also touched on the spiritual benefits of various practices, including water blessings and cacao ceremonies, and the importance of understanding and adapting Jewish traditions for personal growth and connection with the divine.Follow her on instagram here.2025-05-271h 39Embodied JudaismEp. 13 Passover (Pesach) Prep Pt. 2 with Nechama SchustermanAs always thank you Nechama Schusterman for your time in sharing your wisdom!2025-04-0834 minEmbodied JudaismEp. 12 Passover (Pesach) Prep Pt. 1 with Nechama SchustermanThank you to Nechama Schusterman as always for such wonderful conversations. Nechama and I usually speak about the parsha, but as we both love Pesach, we decided to share a bit about prepping for the holiday.2025-04-0230 minEmbodied JudaismEp. 11 The Birth Place with Ariela Sharon YomtovianAriela Sharon is passionate about elevating the Feminine Energy of this world so that we can bring peace, love and moshiach. Ariela has been a Jewish Educator and Women's Health Advisor for the past 10 years. She is also an Herbalist, Bodyworker and Birth Keeper. She has studied at the Hadar Institute, The Eden Center, ArborVitae, Manzanita Wellness, and Birthing from Within. In addition to one-on-one learning services, she offers workshops that bring together the physiological with the spiritual on all things pregnancy, birth and postpartum. She is dedicated to rewilding womanhood and exploring how we can root in ancient...2025-04-0158 minEmbodied JudaismEp. 10 The Radiant Body: Embodied Kabbalah, Feminine Expression & Mystical Judaism with Jenna ZadakaIn this powerful and poetic conversation, Jenna Zadaka shares the winding path of her spiritual journey—from discovering Kabbalistic meditation through Chabad in college to integrating yoga within her Jewish religious life. We explore her deep love for mystical Judaism, her reverence for Rosh Chodesh, and the ways women’s faith and leadership shine during the Pesach season. Jenna speaks to the embodied nature of healing, the importance of meeting bitterness with presence, and recounts a mystical encounter with the Arizal that continues to shape her relationship with the Divine. This episode is an invitation to reconnect with the wisd...2025-03-2849 minEmbodied JudaismEp. 9 In Search of What’s Real: Elan Gerzon (My Husband) on Seeking & Our Road to MarriageSo grateful to have my incredible husband Elan Gerzon on the podcast. We talk about his journey growing up, stories of seeking and experiences with other cultures, and eventually coming home to Judaism. We also speak about our relationship coming from places of different observances/backgrounds.2025-03-232h 03Embodied JudaismEp. 8 Parsha Vayakheil: Opting In & Gathering Our PartsWith Nechama Schusterman2025-03-2033 minEmbodied JudaismEp. 7 The Royal Path: Queen Esther, Ancestral Tending, & Divine Feminine Power with Maxine Botesazan DivonConnect with Maxine on her personal instagram and her company, The Power Within.2025-03-121h 26Embodied JudaismEp. 6 Seeking, Nervous System Healing, Judaism, & so much more with Ben SteinbergerBen is a seeker who’s had the great privilege of exploring several of the worlds most ancient wisdom traditions/lineages alongside his own namely Hasidic and kabbalistic traditions and is in deep awe and reverence of the brilliant lessons transmitted through millennia. He is passionate about human life, dignity, and sovereignty who relishes the opportunity to walk alongside other seekers on their journey whether as a coach, friend, or study partner. After inheriting more than his fair share of generational trauma from his holocaust survivor grandparents and experiencing his own trauma, he was fo...2025-03-111h 40Embodied JudaismEp. 5 Parsha Tetzaveh: Pure Olive Oil, Moshe, Kohen Gadol, & AdarIn this episode we discuss the parsha for the week, Tetzaveh.For a much deeper dive, check out Nechama Schusterman's weekly podcast: A Path Forward.2025-03-0535 minEmbodied JudaismEp. 4 Jessie's Journey (Abroad, Plant Medicine Stories, Prayer & Shabbat, 2019-2025)A little bit of a listen from Jessie's journey from going abroad at 24 years old to search for a feeling of ancestral and familial resonance, to plant medicine experiences that made Jessie want to experience more Jewish prayer and songs, and just a little bit on going towards keeping Shabbat.2025-03-021h 26Embodied JudaismEp 3. Finding Value in Torah as our GPS & Parsha Terumah with Nechama SchustermanThis is our first weekly episode with Nechama Schusterman where we explore a fractal of the light that is the weekly torah portion.In this episode, we first discuss finding value in Torah as our GPS.Then, we dive into a few gems from Parsha Terumah.May this conversation be an invitation for your own cheshbon hanefesh (spiritual accounting) this week!2025-02-2631 minEmbodied JudaismEp 2. Intro to Nechama Schusterman & "Somatic Torah"Get to know Nechama Schusterman, an incredible Rabbanit and torah teacher that Jessie studies with. They share how they met and a little bit about Nechama. BeH Jessie and Nechama will be having weekly conversations around the parsha, with Nechama sharing her truly unique and "somatic" torah insights and invitations.2025-02-2134 minEmbodied JudaismEp 1. Introduction to Embodied Judaism Podcast & JessieI was raised totally secular—without an understanding that “how Jewish I am” has no relationship to how religious I am. But after a Crohn’s diagnosis and an invitation for deep, full-body and soul healing, I turned to plant medicine… and found my way to more of an observant Jewish life. One that only works because it’s fully authentic.Now, so much of how I experience healing is Jewishly rooted—through the lens of the healing world I came from. My wedding felt like an ayahuasca journey. Shabbat is a weekly peyote ceremony. Mikvah holds the clarity of...2025-02-1331 min
French Kissing LifeEp 48: The Power to Shape Your Life is in Your Hands with Jessie GerzonWhat if the key to transforming your life was as simple as a daily ritual? Today we explore the power of intentional living with Jessie Gerzon, a ritual artist and founder of Bendichas Manos. Jessie shares her journey of healing from Crohn’s disease, her deep connection to cacao as a spiritual and physical healer, and how listening to her intuition has shaped her life. Learn how small moments of ritual can create big shifts, and discover the magic of cacao as a tool for grounding, connection, and personal transformation.Topics covered:The significance of creating ri...2024-11-261h 04