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The Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 90: Do You Have a Divorce Disaster Plan?Leeron and Noam catch up and talk divorce disaster planning. That is, what you do when a natural catastrophe hits. With the LA wildfires turning our worlds upside down, Leeron and Noam both had to consider what co-parenting looks like when impacted by a natural disaster. Few parenting plans seem to include moments of acts of god. And there are plenty of questions that go along with it: Who gets the kids? Where do you go if you need to evacuate? How do you provide stability to your children amidst the anxiety and chaos? Ultimately, it's how we step...
2025-01-1537 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 90: Do You Have a Divorce Disaster Plan?Leeron and Noam catch up and talk divorce disaster planning. That is, what you do when a natural catastrophe hits. With the LA wildfires turning our worlds upside down, Leeron and Noam both had to consider what co-parenting looks like when impacted by a natural disaster. Few parenting plans seem to include moments of acts of god. And there are plenty of questions that go along with it: Who gets the kids? Where do you go if you need to evacuate? How do you provide stability to your children amidst the anxiety and chaos? Ultimately, it's how we step...
2025-01-1537 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project- Ep: 89 - Lauren LaRusso - Psychotherapist - Helping all sides in an affair to learn, grow, and heal.Looking to kill some time during the last hours of 2024? Have a listen to episode 89. Noam and Leeron talk about infidelity and the its potential opportunities. We also speak directly with Lauren LaRusso, a psychotherapist helping all sides in an affair to learn, grow, and heal.
Lauren holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Creative Writing from The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, and a Masters in Professional Counseling from The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA.
She has helped countless individuals transform their life's greatest challenges into opportunities for positive growth and...
2024-12-311h 05The Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project- Ep: 89 - Lauren LaRusso - Psychotherapist - Helping all sides in an affair to learn, grow, and heal.Looking to kill some time during the last hours of 2024? Have a listen to episode 89. Noam and Leeron talk about infidelity and the its potential opportunities. We also speak directly with Lauren LaRusso, a psychotherapist helping all sides in an affair to learn, grow, and heal.
Lauren holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Creative Writing from The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, and a Masters in Professional Counseling from The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA.
She has helped countless individuals transform their life's greatest challenges into opportunities for positive growth and...
2024-12-311h 05The Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project- Ep: 88 - Aurisha Smolarski, LMFT & Cooperative Co-Parenting CoachEpisode 88 brought a fun conversation between Leeron, Noam, and Aurisha Smorlarski- LMFT & Cooperative Co-Parenting Coach. Aushira shares her time and wisdom to discuss attachment theory, she tackles questions like: What are some strategies for effective communication you recommend to co-parents? How can parents help their children feel secure and stable after a divorce, especially when adjusting to the concept of their parent's divorce? What are some tips or strategies you can offer to reduce the anxiety that some kids may experience on transition days?
Aurisha Smolarski, MA, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified co-parenting co...
2024-12-251h 06The Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project- Ep: 88 - Aurisha Smolarski, LMFT & Cooperative Co-Parenting CoachEpisode 88 brought a fun conversation between Leeron, Noam, and Aurisha Smorlarski- LMFT & Cooperative Co-Parenting Coach. Aushira shares her time and wisdom to discuss attachment theory, she tackles questions like: What are some strategies for effective communication you recommend to co-parents? How can parents help their children feel secure and stable after a divorce, especially when adjusting to the concept of their parent's divorce? What are some tips or strategies you can offer to reduce the anxiety that some kids may experience on transition days?
Aurisha Smolarski, MA, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified co-parenting co...
2024-12-251h 06The Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep: 87 - Liz Pharo and Divorce.ComSorry for the delay! This episode is a little out of date since it was recorded at the end of Sukkot. Nonetheless, Leeron and Noam touch base about holidays with the kids while divorced and Jewish divorce camp! Reach out if you have further questions about this. And we talk with Liz Pharo about all the minefields and avoidable scenarios one could encounter with divorce.
Here is more about about guest, Liz: Elizabeth "Liz" Pharo has a passion for realizing the goals of rising companies to help them improve, expand, and take off. As the CEO and...
2024-11-1841 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep: 87 - Liz Pharo and Divorce.ComSorry for the delay! This episode is a little out of date since it was recorded at the end of Sukkot. Nonetheless, Leeron and Noam touch base about holidays with the kids while divorced and Jewish divorce camp! Reach out if you have further questions about this. And we talk with Liz Pharo about all the minefields and avoidable scenarios one could encounter with divorce.
Here is more about about guest, Liz: Elizabeth "Liz" Pharo has a passion for realizing the goals of rising companies to help them improve, expand, and take off. As the CEO and...
2024-11-1841 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 86: The SHIFT Method with Rachael Lowell EllisonLeeron and Noam catch up about the High Holidays and talk with our guest Rachael Lowell Ellison about the SHIFT method. Rachael shows us how we can best lead ourselves during this time of year. We also talk about taking it easy on the holidays- with or without kids. Sometimes you need a holiday from the holidays. And when you have kids on the holidays it's important not to stress yourself out with the details. Sometimes, its better not to have your kids on the holidays at all. That way you can remember that the special times with your...
2024-10-2358 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 86: The SHIFT Method with Rachael Lowell EllisonLeeron and Noam catch up about the High Holidays and talk with our guest Rachael Lowell Ellison about the SHIFT method. Rachael shows us how we can best lead ourselves during this time of year. We also talk about taking it easy on the holidays- with or without kids. Sometimes you need a holiday from the holidays. And when you have kids on the holidays it's important not to stress yourself out with the details. Sometimes, its better not to have your kids on the holidays at all. That way you can remember that the special times with your...
2024-10-2358 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project- Ep 85: The Ugly Truth About Divorce with Samantha, the BossLeeron and Noam continue the conversation with Samantha Boss, who is, in fact, a boss! But before we get into the ugly truth about divorce with Samantha, Leeron updates us on a big divorce transition that took some time to get to: reclaiming her maiden name. For many, taking back one's maiden name is a major part of the divorce process that is necessary in moving on and coming to know oneself again. And coming to know ourselves again is part of our spiritual journey involved in the High Holidays.
2024-10-021h 10The Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project- Ep 85: The Ugly Truth About Divorce with Samantha, the BossLeeron and Noam continue the conversation with Samantha Boss, who is, in fact, a boss! But before we get into the ugly truth about divorce with Samantha, Leeron updates us on a big divorce transition that took some time to get to: reclaiming her maiden name. For many, taking back one's maiden name is a major part of the divorce process that is necessary in moving on and coming to know oneself again. And coming to know ourselves again is part of our spiritual journey involved in the High Holidays.
2024-10-021h 10The Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep: 84 - Welcome Back and Give Yourself a Break!Welcome back to our 7th? 8th? season? Leeron and Noam catch up after a long summer break. Think we keep it light for our first episode of a new season? Think again! We have some honest talk about the hidden costs- to the wallet and the soul- of single parenting in a tough economy. But there's hope! Hope is found in breaking. In giving oneself a break in meeting expectations, and the looming self-criticism that comes with parenting.
2024-09-1928 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep: 84 - Welcome Back and Give Yourself a Break!Welcome back to our 7th? 8th? season? Leeron and Noam catch up after a long summer break. Think we keep it light for our first episode of a new season? Think again! We have some honest talk about the hidden costs- to the wallet and the soul- of single parenting in a tough economy. But there's hope! Hope is found in breaking. In giving oneself a break in meeting expectations, and the looming self-criticism that comes with parenting.
2024-09-1928 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 83: Parental Alienation with Ginger GentileNoam and Leeron catch up about mother's day moments this year.Like about how tough and good it felt for Leeron to share mother's day with her kid's step-mom. How was mother's day for you? We are also joined by Ginger Gentile. Note: last name pronounced GEN-TEAL, to talk about parental alienation and how to heal from it.
Ginger Gentile, the "Erased Child Whisperer", was a child caught in the middle of a bitter divorce, and now helps parents facing similar battles find peace and even reunite their families via coaching designed for the worst cases of Pa...
2024-05-2359 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 83: Parental Alienation with Ginger GentileNoam and Leeron catch up about mother's day moments this year.Like about how tough and good it felt for Leeron to share mother's day with her kid's step-mom. How was mother's day for you? We are also joined by Ginger Gentile. Note: last name pronounced GEN-TEAL, to talk about parental alienation and how to heal from it.
Ginger Gentile, the "Erased Child Whisperer", was a child caught in the middle of a bitter divorce, and now helps parents facing similar battles find peace and even reunite their families via coaching designed for the worst cases of Pa...
2024-05-2359 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep: 81 - Making Your Ex Irrelevant w/ Andrea Hipps LBSW/Certified Divorce CoachIn Episode 81 Noam and Leeron discuss Passover and how you celebrate a holiday even if you don't have your kids. We also talk with Andrea Hipps a certified divorce coach and how to make your former partner irrelevant by moving beyond forgiveness to even forgetfulness. We talk about why it is important, and share a few steps that help listeners make their way to the promised land.
Andrea Hipps, LBSW is a Certified Divorce Coach and author who helps parents all along the divorce continuum resolve their divorce debris and create healthier two-address families. She's the author o...
2024-04-191h 01The Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep: 81 - Making Your Ex Irrelevant w/ Andrea Hipps LBSW/Certified Divorce CoachIn Episode 81 Noam and Leeron discuss Passover and how you celebrate a holiday even if you don't have your kids. We also talk with Andrea Hipps a certified divorce coach and how to make your former partner irrelevant by moving beyond forgiveness to even forgetfulness. We talk about why it is important, and share a few steps that help listeners make their way to the promised land.
Andrea Hipps, LBSW is a Certified Divorce Coach and author who helps parents all along the divorce continuum resolve their divorce debris and create healthier two-address families. She's the author o...
2024-04-191h 01The Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Podcast - Ep 80: How an Open Marriage Can Save Your MarriageThis week Noam and Leeron tackle a interesting topic: Open marriages. We sit down with "Cindy" who talks to us about her open marriage to "Jim" (We love 90210!). We protect Cindy's identity not because there is anything to be ashamed of with an open marriage. But because we're all entitled to some privacy in life, and there are those who also judgmental of open relationships. Nonetheless, we have a fascinating conversation about: dating, cucking, unicorns, ethical-non-monogamy, and polyamory. Most importantly we discuss how an open marriage can have amazing benefits for you and your spouse- including an improved sex...
2024-04-101h 04The Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Podcast - Ep 80: How an Open Marriage Can Save Your MarriageThis week Noam and Leeron tackle a interesting topic: Open marriages. We sit down with "Cindy" who talks to us about her open marriage to "Jim" (We love 90210!). We protect Cindy's identity not because there is anything to be ashamed of with an open marriage. But because we're all entitled to some privacy in life, and there are those who also judgmental of open relationships. Nonetheless, we have a fascinating conversation about: dating, cucking, unicorns, ethical-non-monogamy, and polyamory. Most importantly we discuss how an open marriage can have amazing benefits for you and your spouse- including an improved sex...
2024-04-101h 04The Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Podcast - Ep 79: Sharon Pope, Certified Master Life Coach and The 5 Words Killing Marriage TodayNote: At the beginning of the episode we mislabel it "episode 80." We're almost there, but really, this is episode 79.
And in ep 79 Noam and Leeron sit down with Sharon Pope. Sharon is a certified Master Life Coach and Relationship Expert helping women and men get the tools they need to improve, heal, or release their struggling marriages. She is a seven-time international best-selling author on love and relationships, including Stay or Go: How to Find the Confidence & Clarity You Need to Either Fix the Struggles in Your Marriage or Move Forward without Regret, which has sold more t...
2024-03-131h 06The Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Podcast - Ep 79: Sharon Pope, Certified Master Life Coach and The 5 Words Killing Marriage TodayNote: At the beginning of the episode we mislabel it "episode 80." We're almost there, but really, this is episode 79.
And in ep 79 Noam and Leeron sit down with Sharon Pope. Sharon is a certified Master Life Coach and Relationship Expert helping women and men get the tools they need to improve, heal, or release their struggling marriages. She is a seven-time international best-selling author on love and relationships, including Stay or Go: How to Find the Confidence & Clarity You Need to Either Fix the Struggles in Your Marriage or Move Forward without Regret, which has sold more t...
2024-03-131h 06The Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Podcast - Ep 78: Letting and Deciding to GoNo guest this week. But Instead we talk about gradually letting go of old possessions that remind us of our marriage and past lives; and good reasons to stay or leave your marriage. In the process of the conversation Leeron mentions her strategy for helping one of her clients move on when his marriage has failed: Jumbo's Clown Room.
2024-02-2945 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Podcast - Ep 78: Letting and Deciding to GoNo guest this week. But Instead we talk about gradually letting go of old possessions that remind us of our marriage and past lives; and good reasons to stay or leave your marriage. In the process of the conversation Leeron mentions her strategy for helping one of her clients move on when his marriage has failed: Jumbo's Clown Room.
2024-02-2945 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Podcast - Ep 77: Hello Divorce with Erin LevineThis week, Noam and Leeron sit down with Erin Levin, founder and CEO of Hello Divorce, and talk about the process of getting divorced and having a team behind you.
Erin Levine is not your typical attorney. With over a decade of experience in litigating complex family matters, she saw the need for a kinder, easier and more affordable pathway out of marriage. To achieve this, Erin set out to revolutionize the broken divorce system and founded Hello Divorce, a venture capital backed, tech-enabled platform, that blends compassionate support with cutting edge technology, making it easier for s...
2024-02-071h 01The Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Podcast - Ep 77: Hello Divorce with Erin LevineThis week, Noam and Leeron sit down with Erin Levin, founder and CEO of Hello Divorce, and talk about the process of getting divorced and having a team behind you.
Erin Levine is not your typical attorney. With over a decade of experience in litigating complex family matters, she saw the need for a kinder, easier and more affordable pathway out of marriage. To achieve this, Erin set out to revolutionize the broken divorce system and founded Hello Divorce, a venture capital backed, tech-enabled platform, that blends compassionate support with cutting edge technology, making it easier for s...
2024-02-071h 01The Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Podcast - Ep 76: Who Gets the Community in the Divorce and how to be supportive? With Lauren Zaslansky ConnerThis week, Leeron braved her first experience hosting on her own and covered for Noam as he was under the weather. After talking about her nerves, she welcomed our guest Lauren Zaslansky Conner. Lauren was a past Board President at Burbank Temple Emanu El where Leeron worked as the Preschool Director. She shares her experience as a community leader when a congregant or employee goes through a divorce as well as how the kids are involved. Lauren opened up about her experience as a child of divorce and her observation of how her mother’s social life changed as a...
2024-02-0136 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Podcast - Ep 76: Who Gets the Community in the Divorce and how to be supportive? With Lauren Zaslansky ConnerThis week, Leeron braved her first experience hosting on her own and covered for Noam as he was under the weather. After talking about her nerves, she welcomed our guest Lauren Zaslansky Conner. Lauren was a past Board President at Burbank Temple Emanu El where Leeron worked as the Preschool Director. She shares her experience as a community leader when a congregant or employee goes through a divorce as well as how the kids are involved. Lauren opened up about her experience as a child of divorce and her observation of how her mother’s social life changed as a...
2024-02-0136 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Podcast - Ep 75: All the Shit You Have Do AloneNoam and Leeron are back at it after a restful break. Noam catches Leeron up how his son's bar mitzvah went. They discuss important details leading up to the bar mitzvah that no one saw coming, and everything gained from the hard work put into co-parenting during a stressful time.
But the meat and bones of the conversation this week centers around all the shit you have to do alone in divorce-land. We talk about major projects, and how the little things can be triggering when you're emotionally and physically drained. Yes, doing difficult things alone sucks. B...
2024-01-2446 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Podcast - Ep 75: All the Shit You Have Do AloneNoam and Leeron are back at it after a restful break. Noam catches Leeron up how his son's bar mitzvah went. They discuss important details leading up to the bar mitzvah that no one saw coming, and everything gained from the hard work put into co-parenting during a stressful time.
But the meat and bones of the conversation this week centers around all the shit you have to do alone in divorce-land. We talk about major projects, and how the little things can be triggering when you're emotionally and physically drained. Yes, doing difficult things alone sucks. B...
2024-01-2446 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Podcast - Ep 74: The D-Word w/ Kate AnthonyOn our season finale Noam and Leeron sit down to talk with Kate Anthony, coach and author of the new book, The D-Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage. To give you an idea of the conversation, here are the questions we addressed with Kate: What do you think is the very first thing women need to look at when trying to make this decision? Why are women so unhappy in their marriages? Do men and women experience divorce in different ways? What are the factors that impact the quality of our marriage? Join us for a passionate...
2023-12-2048 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Podcast - Ep 74: The D-Word w/ Kate AnthonyOn our season finale Noam and Leeron sit down to talk with Kate Anthony, coach and author of the new book, The D-Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage. To give you an idea of the conversation, here are the questions we addressed with Kate: What do you think is the very first thing women need to look at when trying to make this decision? Why are women so unhappy in their marriages? Do men and women experience divorce in different ways? What are the factors that impact the quality of our marriage? Join us for a passionate...
2023-12-2048 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project- Ep: 73 - Estate Planning with Alexis Langer LawNoam and Leeron check in out the Hanukkah festivities and bar mitzvah planning. We also get to know Alexis Langer as she drops knowledge on us about estate planning. Think communication in divorce is tough as it is? Imagine if you had to have more conversations with your ex about stuff that got you really upset, like money or property. Alexis tells us why it's important to get our estates in order before and after divorce.
Alexis Bio: Alexis Langer is an estate planning attorney and owner of the Law Office of Alexis M. Langer i...
2023-12-1352 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project- Ep: 73 - Estate Planning with Alexis Langer LawNoam and Leeron check in out the Hanukkah festivities and bar mitzvah planning. We also get to know Alexis Langer as she drops knowledge on us about estate planning. Think communication in divorce is tough as it is? Imagine if you had to have more conversations with your ex about stuff that got you really upset, like money or property. Alexis tells us why it's important to get our estates in order before and after divorce.
Alexis Bio: Alexis Langer is an estate planning attorney and owner of the Law Office of Alexis M. Langer i...
2023-12-1352 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 72: Are You A Good Co-Parent w/ Tamar Burris Co-Parenting CoachTamar Burris is back and generous with her time and wisdom. Tamar is a friend of the JDP and sits down with Leeron and Noam to talk about what really makes one a good co-parent. Tamar lays out guidelines for how to be a productive co-parent; and how to communicate effectively when you want to send the right message to your ex at an important time.
2023-11-2946 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 72: Are You A Good Co-Parent w/ Tamar Burris Co-Parenting CoachTamar Burris is back and generous with her time and wisdom. Tamar is a friend of the JDP and sits down with Leeron and Noam to talk about what really makes one a good co-parent. Tamar lays out guidelines for how to be a productive co-parent; and how to communicate effectively when you want to send the right message to your ex at an important time.
2023-11-2946 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 71: Getting Real About Divorce While Talking Real Estate with Shani SabbanAfter a conversation stuffed with wisdom about parenting during the holidays, Noam and Leeron meet Shani Sabban. Shani is a resilient 39-year-old single mom of two amazing girls, and a seasoned full-time real estate agent. Beyond her expertise in the world of property, Shani has emerged as a guiding light for couples navigating the tumultuous journey of divorce.
As a divorcee herself, Shani draws on her personal experience to offer a unique perspective and empathetic ear to those going through similar challenges. Through her own journey, she discovered the strength to rebuild her life and create a...
2023-11-2253 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 71: Getting Real About Divorce While Talking Real Estate with Shani SabbanAfter a conversation stuffed with wisdom about parenting during the holidays, Noam and Leeron meet Shani Sabban. Shani is a resilient 39-year-old single mom of two amazing girls, and a seasoned full-time real estate agent. Beyond her expertise in the world of property, Shani has emerged as a guiding light for couples navigating the tumultuous journey of divorce.
As a divorcee herself, Shani draws on her personal experience to offer a unique perspective and empathetic ear to those going through similar challenges. Through her own journey, she discovered the strength to rebuild her life and create a...
2023-11-2253 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 70: Addiction, Recovery, and Facing Your Demons in Divorce w/ Nace NeubauerNoam and Leeron are joined by Nathaniel “Nace” Neubauer, an "average" divorced Jewish guy who has been through a lot. Nace takes us though his journey with addiction and divorce- 2 of them actually. Nace shares his wisdom for personal growth, resilience, and success despite the challenges that come our way. Looking for a caterer check out www.contemporarycatering.com
2023-11-1556 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 70: Addiction, Recovery, and Facing Your Demons in Divorce w/ Nace NeubauerNoam and Leeron are joined by Nathaniel “Nace” Neubauer, an "average" divorced Jewish guy who has been through a lot. Nace takes us though his journey with addiction and divorce- 2 of them actually. Nace shares his wisdom for personal growth, resilience, and success despite the challenges that come our way. Looking for a caterer check out www.contemporarycatering.com
2023-11-1556 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 69: Tons of Guilt and Some RegretLeeron and Noam get to know each other better over a frank and friendly conversation. We start by celebrating Noam's birthday, and then try to hold it together as Leeron celebrates the Universe. Eventually we make our way to a sincere discussion about guilt and regret in divorce-life. Sometimes it feels like the guilt it everywhere; this sense that we're out of alignment with a larger moral code. That can be a terrible weight to carry around. And as we discuss, at times that weight can motivate us to try harder in the future. But if guilt is paralyzing...
2023-11-0855 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 69: Tons of Guilt and Some RegretLeeron and Noam get to know each other better over a frank and friendly conversation. We start by celebrating Noam's birthday, and then try to hold it together as Leeron celebrates the Universe. Eventually we make our way to a sincere discussion about guilt and regret in divorce-life. Sometimes it feels like the guilt it everywhere; this sense that we're out of alignment with a larger moral code. That can be a terrible weight to carry around. And as we discuss, at times that weight can motivate us to try harder in the future. But if guilt is paralyzing...
2023-11-0855 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 68: Mistakes, Mistakes, Mistakes!Leeron and Noam sit down for a frank conversation about tough circumstances and mistakes they've made in divorce-land. Noam opens the show by talking about how he couldn't put his dog of 14 years down. And eventually we brighten the show by discussing mistakes we made in the divorce process, dating after divorce, and now in as residents in divorce. But we also talk about what we've learned and grown from those mistakes.
2023-11-0147 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 68: Mistakes, Mistakes, Mistakes!Leeron and Noam sit down for a frank conversation about tough circumstances and mistakes they've made in divorce-land. Noam opens the show by talking about how he couldn't put his dog of 14 years down. And eventually we brighten the show by discussing mistakes we made in the divorce process, dating after divorce, and now in as residents in divorce. But we also talk about what we've learned and grown from those mistakes.
2023-11-0147 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastTitle: The Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 67: A Little Nudge with Erika Ettin - Dating and Relationship Coach Noam and Leeron sit down with Erika Ettin of A Little Nudge. We share our dating questions, and personal stories. We also challenge Erika with some philosophy of love questions.
Erika Ettin is the Founder of A Little Nudge, a consulting company that helps people navigate the world of online dating, from first click to first date.
Erika studied economics at Cornell University and received her MBA from Georgetown. She started A Little Nudge in 2011 (after a seven-year career as an economist). She is responsible for many relationships, marriages, and the confidence some people simply need to “get out the...
2023-10-2549 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastTitle: The Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 67: A Little Nudge with Erika Ettin - Dating and Relationship Coach Noam and Leeron sit down with Erika Ettin of A Little Nudge. We share our dating questions, and personal stories. We also challenge Erika with some philosophy of love questions.
Erika Ettin is the Founder of A Little Nudge, a consulting company that helps people navigate the world of online dating, from first click to first date.
Erika studied economics at Cornell University and received her MBA from Georgetown. She started A Little Nudge in 2011 (after a seven-year career as an economist). She is responsible for many relationships, marriages, and the confidence some people simply need to “get out the...
2023-10-2549 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 66: How to Co-Parent Through the Israel-Hamas War....and a Dating Check-InLeeron and Noam are back at it with an important conversation about how to co-parent with your ex during the Israel-Hamas war. Do you need to agree on the issues? How much do you tell your kids? Either way you're probably better off as a united front against any eveil that might invade the peacefulness of your family life. We also do a dating check in and announce our guest for the next episode!
2023-10-1842 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 66: How to Co-Parent Through the Israel-Hamas War....and a Dating Check-InLeeron and Noam are back at it with an important conversation about how to co-parent with your ex during the Israel-Hamas war. Do you need to agree on the issues? How much do you tell your kids? Either way you're probably better off as a united front against any eveil that might invade the peacefulness of your family life. We also do a dating check in and announce our guest for the next episode!
2023-10-1842 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 65: New Look and New Co-Host!We're back with our newest season and we've come with a glow-up! Not only do we have a new look, feel, audio and visual format, and commercials, but also a new co-host with Leeron Tal! You may recall Leeron from episode 63 when we talked about B-Mitzvah in divorce-land. Well Leeron joins our team with a wealth of experience and knowledge as a woman, mom, Jewish professional and divorce coach! So sit back and let the wisdom flow over you :) We also talk about how we'd like to engage the audience and community moving forward. If there's something you want to s...
2023-10-1327 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 65: New Look and New Co-Host!We're back with our newest season and we've come with a glow-up! Not only do we have a new look, feel, audio and visual format, and commercials, but also a new co-host with Leeron Tal! You may recall Leeron from episode 63 when we talked about B-Mitzvah in divorce-land. Well Leeron joins our team with a wealth of experience and knowledge as a woman, mom, Jewish professional and divorce coach! So sit back and let the wisdom flow over you :) We also talk about how we'd like to engage the audience and community moving forward. If there's something you want to s...
2023-10-1327 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 64: Big News and New Beginnings :)Sheva and Noam get a chance to catch up after a long summer break, and then say goodbye. That's right, Noam and Sheva are parting ways. But don't worry, it's not your fault! Also, we're still friends. But after 3 great years and 64 amazing podcasts, Sheva is moving on to another project and Noam will continue the Jewish Divorce Project with a new co-host. Who will it be? You'll just have to tune into future episodes to find out.
2023-10-1024 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 64: Big News and New Beginnings :)Sheva and Noam get a chance to catch up after a long summer break, and then say goodbye. That's right, Noam and Sheva are parting ways. But don't worry, it's not your fault! Also, we're still friends. But after 3 great years and 64 amazing podcasts, Sheva is moving on to another project and Noam will continue the Jewish Divorce Project with a new co-host. Who will it be? You'll just have to tune into future episodes to find out.
2023-10-1024 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep: 64 - Big News and New Beginnings! :)Sheva and Noam get a chance to catch up after a long summer break, and then say goodbye. That's right, Noam and Sheva are parting ways. But don't worry, it's not your fault! Also, we're still friends. But after 3 great years and 64 amazing podcasts, Sheva is moving on to another project and Noam will continue the Jewish Divorce Project with a new co-host. Who will it be? You'll just have to tune into future episodes to find out.
2023-09-1424 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep: 64 - Big News and New Beginnings! :)Sheva and Noam get a chance to catch up after a long summer break, and then say goodbye. That's right, Noam and Sheva are parting ways. But don't worry, it's not your fault! Also, we're still friends. But after 3 great years and 64 amazing podcasts, Sheva is moving on to another project and Noam will continue the Jewish Divorce Project with a new co-host. Who will it be? You'll just have to tune into future episodes to find out.
2023-09-1424 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep: 63 B-Mitzvah in Divorceland w/ Leeron Tal Dvir CDC & Reb Ezra WeinbergEpisode 63 is a big one for us! We're joined by Leeron Tal Dvir (CDC) and Reb Ezra Weinberg. On this episode we talk about celebration a B-Mitzvah in divorceland from a professional as well as a personal perspective. And we share about how the process is going or has gone for all of us, and our families. How do we handle the stress leading up to it? How do we handle planning responsibilities, honors on the day of, and the emotional labor of it all? What if i'm dealing with an uncooperative ex and a high conflict divorce? And...
2023-06-151h 04The Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep: 63 B-Mitzvah in Divorceland w/ Leeron Tal Dvir CDC & Reb Ezra WeinbergEpisode 63 is a big one for us! We're joined by Leeron Tal Dvir (CDC) and Reb Ezra Weinberg. On this episode we talk about celebration a B-Mitzvah in divorceland from a professional as well as a personal perspective. And we share about how the process is going or has gone for all of us, and our families. How do we handle the stress leading up to it? How do we handle planning responsibilities, honors on the day of, and the emotional labor of it all? What if i'm dealing with an uncooperative ex and a high conflict divorce? And...
2023-06-151h 04The Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 51: Summer Catch Up and Catching Up w/ Former SelvesA brief but deep episode as Noam and Sheva talk about: the blessings of siblings, being reminded of summer experiences before marriage and kids, co-parenting, and dating.
2022-08-2229 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 50: 50th episode + Awkward Family Celebrations + Solo-hoodOMG it's episode 50! Did we ever think we'd get this far!? Maybe? Give this special episode a listen and learn how Sheva and Noam: deal with family gatherings during divorce, what living a solo-life looks like, and as we check-in with each other about what this whole crazy experience has been like :)
2022-05-2441 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 49: Divorce Diaries w/ Michelle TrainaIn episode 49 Noam and Sheva have a deep and hilarious conversation with Michelle Traina of the Divorce Diaries Show.
Michele Traina is a performer, educator, and creator of multiple performance brands that carry a thread of healing through humor. She has toured around the country from Stand up to Shakespeare. Michele earned her Masters in Educational Theatre from NYU and has her principal, supervisor, and theatre teacher certifications in the state of New Jersey. In 2013 she founded Propbox Players, a theatre company for young audiences geared towards inclusion and performance for diverse learners. Her one-woman show How to B...
2022-05-0340 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 48: Passover Prep and Liberation From TriggersHot off the press! Noam and Sheva prepare for Passover by talking about triggers, how we can handle them better and liberate ourselves from their incessant draw on our lives. Yes, Will Smith/Chris Rock is how the conversation got started. But how the conversation goes will take you in different directions of introspection, cleaning out the crumbs of old trauma, and finding ways to make those crumbs and meaningless as the dust of the earth. We also talk about the pressure that comes with Passover (and all of Jewish life) as a single parent wanting to deliver for...
2022-04-1042 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 47: Divorce From The Christian PerspectiveIn episode 47 Noam and Sheva talk with Lori Mazenko a therapist and coach who specializes in working with Christian women going through divorce. It's almost a mirror-like type of conversation as we get to see how our fellow co-religionists experience major life transitions. How does their people feel in the eyes of God? What do their spiritual leaders think of divorce? How do the community and institutions respond to the needs of those who divorce? Check out this thought provoking episode for all the answers.
Lori's profile
With 30+ years of therapy, business and coaching experience, s...
2022-03-0235 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 46: Sexually Transmitted Infections and Strange Bedfellows with Dr. Ina ParkIn episode 46 Noam and Sheva have a frank and funny conversation with Dr. Ina Park, MD. Ina is based on the West Coast and just completed her book on the history of STD’s. It’s called “Strange Bedfellows.” She’s hilariously funny and, while not Jewish herself, has an impressive knowledge and affection of the Jewish community. Oh and in her spare time, she works and consults for the CDC. If you're dating, Jewish or not, this is a great conversation that gives you the tools to be more aware of the risks and realities of sexual life as an adul...
2022-02-0950 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 44: What’s a Divorce Coach and High Conflict DivorceIn episode 44 Sheva and Noam sit down with Dr. Susan Korb Bernstein (https://www.divorcecoachplus.com/), a certified divorce coach (CDC) who specializes in high conflict divorces (with a narcissist, custody battles, hidden money) and divorce with families that have special needs children. When it comes to divorce, do you have a team or trusted advisor other than a lawyer by your side? Well that's what a divorce coach does. Helps you think clearly about your steps in divorce.
Noam is also a CDC and specializes in working with men, and dads, who were blindsided by divorce an...
2022-01-1738 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 44: What’s a Divorce Coach and High Conflict DivorceIn episode 44 Sheva and Noam sit down with Dr. Susan Korb Bernstein (https://www.divorcecoachplus.com/), a certified divorce coach (CDC) who specializes in high conflict divorces (with a narcissist, custody battles, hidden money) and divorce with families that have special needs children. When it comes to divorce, do you have a team or trusted advisor other than a lawyer by your side? Well that's what a divorce coach does. Helps you think clearly about your steps in divorce.
Noam is also a CDC and specializes in working with men, and dads, who were blindsided by divorce an...
2022-01-1738 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep: 43 - New Year, New YouIn episode 43 Noam and Sheva sit down to talk about how they handled and currently handle being alone in divorce. Not just alone as in without other people around. But alone in the sense of by oneself, isolated, perhaps deliberately from everyone else for the purposes of introspection and growth. In Judaism we call this hit-bo-de-dut. In the process of being alone we can discover new things about ourselves and even surprise ourselves with how new we become in the process.
2022-01-0335 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project- Ep 42: Sex, Kinks, and Conversations with a Sex Therapist- This too is Torah!WARNING- EXTRA ADULT conversation in this week's episode. Noam and Sheva are joined by Sara Rosen, a New York based Sex Therapist, with a license in social work as well as a Masters of Education in human sexuality. Learn more about Sara here.
And we are joined by an "Anonymous" voice from the orthodox community who share's her own experiences as the intersection between religious values towards sex and personal explorations with sexuality.
In this episode we talk about many different subjects including: porn, sex positivity, kinks, communication, toys, masturbation, and the sacredness involved in...
2021-12-201h 16The Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project- Ep 42: Sex, Kinks, and Conversations with a Sex Therapist- This too is Torah!WARNING- EXTRA ADULT conversation in this week's episode. Noam and Sheva are joined by Sara Rosen, a New York based Sex Therapist, with a license in social work as well as a Masters of Education in human sexuality. Learn more about Sara here.
And we are joined by an "Anonymous" voice from the orthodox community who share's her own experiences as the intersection between religious values towards sex and personal explorations with sexuality.
In this episode we talk about many different subjects including: porn, sex positivity, kinks, communication, toys, masturbation, and the sacredness involved in...
2021-12-201h 16The Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep: 41 Meeting the New Boyfriend and Dating a Best FriendEpisode 41 deals with uncomfortable scenarios as Noam and Sheva dive into a conversation about meeting your ex's new love interest, when is the right time for the kids to meet this new person as well, and should romantic relationships also be like a best friendship as well. We've got some thoughts for Dr. Laura as well. Remember her!?
2021-12-1248 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep:40 - A Good Reason For Divorce and ThanksgivingWow 40 episodes! So many great conversations, and so many more to come :) This week, Noam and Sheva discuss if there are legitimate reasons to get divorced, the pressures that lead to marriage in the first place, and Thanksgiving in divorceland.
2021-11-2548 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep: 39 - Using a Real Estate Agent to Locate the Love of Your LifeNoam sits down with Shevy, one of Sheva's dearest friends, and the hilarity ensues as they discuss the difficulties and frustrations in dating. Do you use the apps, or are you hoping to meet people organically when standing in line for a show? What if you used a match-maker to be more surgical in your approach to finding a mate? Do you even know what you want and what your searching for?
2021-11-0954 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep: 37 - Two Scorpios and a CancerFriends, you're gonna love this one! This week, Sheva and Noam are joined by Aliza Einhorn- an astrologer, tarot reader, and medium. Yes, she talks to the dead. And we go deep from the beginning talking about the power of mysticism to create change, astrological personality traits, free will, and our hosts get their tarot cards read by Aliza. Did we mention that Aliza was a witch at one point in her life? Join us for our coolest episode yet!
Aliza wrote two books!
The Little of Book of Saturn and, most recently, A...
2021-09-2752 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 36: Between You and Humanity - Rosh Hashanah 2021/5782We're back from summer break! Sheva and Noam catch up and share about relationships failures and successes, and create a Rosh Hashanah message about relationships big and small. As you look in the mirror this new year, how seriously do you take your relationships? How seriously do you take the relationships in which people share something sacred with you? And how seriously do you take your responsibilities to your neighbor in relating to them in a way that says you respect their lives? Below are the articles referenced in the episode. Note: episodes will most likely be published on...
2021-09-0652 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep: 35 - 48 Years of Wisdom w/ Gail and SteveHi everyone! We’re back with a special summer episode. Noam’s parents, Gail and Steve, celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary a few weeks back. So the Team saw an opportunity to inquire with the sages about the secrets to longevity in relationships and marriage. Gail and Steve talk about the cultural content in which they got married; the moments in marriage when they considered divorce, and why they decided against it; the lessons learned even late in marriage; why no advice is the best advice; and why it’s OK to go to bed angry.
2021-07-1950 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep: 34 - Emotional Fallout and What Direction Are Your Shoes Pointing?After a brief vacation, Noam and Sheva are back at it discuss and debating the success and failures of divorce life. We brainstorm about some potential future topics, but get back to the main drama that is Noam’s love-life, or lack thereof. Have you ever experienced emotional fallout after putting yourself out there for love? Do Simon and Garfunkel have it right? A rock feels no pain, and an island never cries? If that’s true, what reason do you have for living at all?
We also touch the idea of perspective, and what it means to t...
2021-06-0430 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep: 34 - Emotional Fallout and What Direction Are Your Shoes Pointing?After a brief vacation, Noam and Sheva are back at it discuss and debating the success and failures of divorce life. We brainstorm about some potential future topics, but get back to the main drama that is Noam’s love-life, or lack thereof. Have you ever experienced emotional fallout after putting yourself out there for love? Do Simon and Garfunkel have it right? A rock feels no pain, and an island never cries? If that’s true, what reason do you have for living at all?
We also touch the idea of perspective, and what it means to t...
2021-06-0430 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Episode 31: Love Languages + The Gates Divorce QuestionA highly anticipated episode in which Sheva and Noam guess and explore each other’s love-languages. In addition we also identify a challenge presented in the recently announced divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates: Having everything in the world doesn’t mean you’re going to have space to grow together. What does create that space? We at the JDP think it’s the love languages that we speak to one another. And remember, it’s not only if you can communicate what you need through your love languages. But, can you understand and meet the needs of your partner th...
2021-05-0639 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 29: Philosophy of SeparationIn this week’s episode Noam and Sheva go deep into what it means to separate from people and things. Do you have a philosophy of, or a practice of separating from things that honors the experience you had with that person/thing?
Havdallah gives us a chance to separate shabbat from the regular week. Yet the ritual itself, involving the light of the candle, the feel of the wax, the taste of the wine, the smell of the spices, and the sound of the songs gives us a chance to take the beauty and the joy of...
2021-04-2127 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 29: Philosophy of SeparationIn this week’s episode Noam and Sheva go deep into what it means to separate from people and things. Do you have a philosophy of, or a practice of separating from things that honors the experience you had with that person/thing?
Havdallah gives us a chance to separate shabbat from the regular week. Yet the ritual itself, involving the light of the candle, the feel of the wax, the taste of the wine, the smell of the spices, and the sound of the songs gives us a chance to take the beauty and the joy of...
2021-04-2127 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep: 28: Divorce, Feelings, and One Big Sh*t ShowProbably our funniest and shittiest show yet! And when we say, “shitty” we mean in the way it feels to deal with our emotions sometimes. This week, Sheva and Noam are joined by a new friend, Rachel Kaplan- a Bay Area based psychotherapist with a private practice and really cool podcast. In this episode we discuss: The journey towards healing; What it’s like to adults to have feelings and move through them; The interplay between anger and shame; and the difference between feelings as farts and shits. We had to get a little childish for such a grown up top...
2021-04-1450 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Episode 27: The Wilderness and Integration Episode.In this post-Passover episode, just as our ancestors ventured into the unknown after Egypt, Noam and Sheva go for a walk through the wilderness of divorce. As you enter a new chapter of your life, potentially one that is undefined in many ways, how do you prepare? How do you make the most of it? What are you boundaries that help you stay on track? What does your wilderness look like? Is it new relationships? New patterns of living? New parenting methods? Each of us transitions through divorce in our own way and time. What has it been like for...
2021-04-0820 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep: 26: Liberation Theology and Responding to Crisis w/ Dr. Jennifer Love, MD.Shalom Friends! Sheva is on a vacation this week and will return next week. Noam speaks with Dr. Jennifer Love about liberation theology, responding to crisis, and how Passover can be a tool for spiritual guidance and growth for those going through divorce.
One piece we forgot to mention in conversation was that the notion of liberation is perpetuated in our Tradition's injunction that every individual see themselves as having left Egypt. Liberation is not an event or action that is locked in time, but must reoccur in every generation.
2021-03-311h 01The Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Ep: 22 - Mazal Tov! You Got Divorced!! - The 6 Stages of Grief in Jewish DivorceThe Grief Episode. Noam and Sheva discuss the grief and mourning process in divorce. The six stages of grief in Jewish divorce are: denial, anger, braganing, depression, acceptance, and celebration.
2021-03-0332 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project- Ep: 21 - Purim and BoundariesHag Sameach! (Happy Holidays!) For episode 21 Noam and Sheva sit down to talk about Purim and setting boundaries. When it comes to setting boundaries in your divorce, are you like King Achashverosh- oblivious to what's going on, or like Esther- conscientious? Or do you find yourself swinging between absolutes like Haman and Mordechai?
2021-02-2426 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Episode 20: Loneliness, Isolation, and Self-WorthProbably the rawest episode we've done yet. Sheva and Noam talk about loneliness, isolation, and some of the impacts on self-worth. How long do you hold onto to friendships that seem dead? Do you reach out and ask for some love, or do you hope others will see you and reach out? Either way, your worth is not determined by how many people invest in you. Your worth is determined by how much you care to invest in yourself.
Warning: F-bombs in this episode.
2021-02-1729 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Episode 18: Impacts of Divorce on ChildrenChai-Everybody! Episode 18 is out and ready for consumption. This week Noam and Sheva discuss the possible impacts of divorce on children young and old.
If you feel comfortable, share a ritual, or process, you have for custody exchanges. How do you show you kids that your time together meant something and that you’re just dropping them off somewhere randomly?
One thing Noam uses is a calendar so his boys know the custody schedule clearly and can understand the flow of transitions.
Next week we will joined by Ben Heldfand, co-author of Our Ha...
2021-02-0433 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Episode 18: Impacts of Divorce on ChildrenChai-Everybody! Episode 18 is out and ready for consumption. This week Noam and Sheva discuss the possible impacts of divorce on children young and old.
If you feel comfortable, share a ritual, or process, you have for custody exchanges. How do you show you kids that your time together meant something and that you’re just dropping them off somewhere randomly?
One thing Noam uses is a calendar so his boys know the custody schedule clearly and can understand the flow of transitions.
Next week we will joined by Ben Heldfand, co-author of Our Ha...
2021-02-0433 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project- Ep 17: Inauguration Day Themes for Life After Divorce: Overcoming Differences, Reconciliation, Accountability, ForgivenessIn time for Inauguration and MLK Day Noam and Sheva sit down to discuss the themes reflected in both those American celebrations: Overcoming differences, reconciliation, accountability, and forgiveness.
“How Divine Is Forgiveness”
Marge Piercy
How divine is forgiveness?
It’s a nice concept
but what’s under the sculptured draperies?
We forgive when we don’t really care
because what was done to us brought unexpected
harvest, as I always try to explain
to the peach trees as I prune them hard;
to the cats when I shove pills a...
2021-01-2034 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project- Ep 16: Boundaries and FreedomIn this week's episode, Noam and Sheva discuss the need for and the assistance given by boundaries. When you think about it, even as the Israelites journeyed into the freedom, they still needed boundaries to protect them. Boundaries meant to prevent the type of toxic-relationship Pharaoh was offering them.
Ask yourself what types of boundaries do you need to set up in order to feel free. And how do you maintain those boundaries?
2021-01-1332 min
The Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project- Episode 15: Visions For New RelationshipsSheva and Noam are back at it with season 2!
In honor of a new year and new POTUS, Sheva and Noam talk about lessons they've learned on the dating scene and what they would bring to and want from new relationships in the future.
Point of clarity: Inside Out is a Disney pixar movie about emotions and finding ways to integrate them with each other. In and Out is a romantic comedy from 1997 starring Kevin Kline and Tom Selleck, about a man struggling to accept his own gay identity.
2021-01-0738 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project- Episode 15: Visions For New RelationshipsSheva and Noam are back at it with season 2!
In honor of a new year and new POTUS, Sheva and Noam talk about lessons they've learned on the dating scene and what they would bring to and want from new relationships in the future.
Point of clarity: Inside Out is a Disney pixar movie about emotions and finding ways to integrate them with each other. In and Out is a romantic comedy from 1997 starring Kevin Kline and Tom Selleck, about a man struggling to accept his own gay identity.
2021-01-0738 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project- Episode 14: Getting the Gett- An Interview with Keshet Starr of ORASometimes the podcast creates itself! We give you our very first interview in this week's episode.
This week, Sheva and Noam sit down with Keshet Starr of ORA. (Full bio and description below)*
Keshet sheds light on the work done to bring justice to people who find themselves chained to a marriage they don't want to be in.
During the conversation we discuss: Connection between gett refusal and divorce; the communities role in preventing gett refusal; what a halachic pre-nup is and how it works; and the connection between gett refusal and healthy r...
2020-12-1655 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project- Episode 13: Hanukkah Special! Bouncing Back and Finding Light In Dark Times.And we thought we hit our stride with episode 12! But here in episode 13, in honor of Hanukkah, we have lots of point of lights to share.
To begin with, we think we fixed our microphone problem!! Thank you for your patience :) And with those improvements, we discuss the challenges we face with providing worthwhile holiday experiences for kids. And since it's Hanukkah we offer 5 really good tips for resiliency in divorce. Which leads to a great conversation about how music can impact our experiences in breaking up and bouncing back. We conclude with a conversation about proper...
2020-12-1028 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project- Episode 12: Divorce Theology. Was this all part of a plan?This week’s episode is theologically and psychologically deep. And there is plenty of good spiritual wisdom to take from divorce that applies to our lives during COVID.
In this episode, Noam and Sheva take a look at the tension between the way we think our marriages are supposed to turn out and the way we see them actually turning out. How responsible are you for creating that circumstance? Is there a plan that we’re supposed to find and follow? What is there to learn about myself from this life-changing event?
Vay...
2020-12-0430 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project- Episode 11: Showing gratitude to your ex and divorce.We can’t believe we got to 11 episodes… and we’re son thankful for your support! In this week’s episode Sheva and Noam take a difficult question: Is it possible to show gratitude to your ex and to divorce in general? How can one possibly do that? Join us for a tough conversation about what it means to offer thanks when you might have every reason not to. And check out the pics that accompany this gratitude-focused episode.
The Jewish values you might find helpful for this episode are:
Hitbodedut (Hit-bo-de-dut) - This is the Jewi...
2020-11-2623 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project- Episode9: Navigating Politics whiled DivorcedNo candidate endorsements given!
A divided marriage and a divided country... pretty much the same thing! Instead of heading to polls (because we voted early!), Sheva and Noam talk about the complexities of divorce life during a political season. And this season offers us all different things to learn.
How you engage with your ex during such a heated time can have a lasting impact on your kids. And how you speak of politics in your home, without your ex around, can also leave implications for your children to figure out on their own. Do...
2020-11-0623 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Episode 3: Is divorce a failure?In this week's episode Sheva and Noam go head to head regarding the question of, "Is divorce a failure?" In this episode we discuss the possible ways to view divorce in the present and future moments of your life. Within that we discover how feelings and judgements such as shame might come into play.
For clarification purposes here are the definitions of shame and ashamed from grammarist.com
Shame is the feeling of humiliation one gets when realizing one’s behavior is degrading, disgraceful, boorish, embarrassing or wrong in some fashion. Shame may also re...
2020-09-1634 min
The Jewish Divorce Project PodcastJewish Divorce Project - Episode #2 - Introductions Part 2In this episode Sheva turns the tables and puts Noam in the hot-seat. We were also joined by an unexpected guest, Elijah, Noam's 6 year old son.
2020-09-0423 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastJewish Divorce Project - Episode #2 - Introductions Part 2In this episode Sheva turns the tables and puts Noam in the hot-seat. We were also joined by an unexpected guest, Elijah, Noam's 6 year old son.
2020-09-0423 min
The Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Introductions Part1Meet Sheva Ganz and Noam Raucher. Two professionals and single parents asking questions and searching for answers about Judaism, divorce and everything in-between.
2020-09-0225 minThe Jewish Divorce Project PodcastThe Jewish Divorce Project - Introductions Part1Meet Sheva Ganz and Noam Raucher. Two professionals and single parents asking questions and searching for answers about Judaism, divorce and everything in-between.
2020-09-0225 min