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Israel Today: Ongoing War ReportIsrael Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-20 at 21:07HEADLINESIsrael expands space based security and surveillanceIsraeli officials warn phase two Gaza riskIsrael demolishes UNRWA HQ in East JerusalemThe time is now 4:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.Good afternoon. Here is your hourly update on the Middle East and related global developments, prepared for an international audience while foregrounding Israeli perspectives and US policy context.In Israeli football, Beitar Jerusalem moved into first place in the league standings after a weekend 3-1 victory over Hapoel...
2026-01-2008 min
Misconceptions58. It's No Longer Just Personal: When Pain Becomes A MissionGila is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Yesh Tikva. Three years into her personal fertility journey she founded Yesh Tikva with the help of four incredible and dedicated women. She received her BA in psychology from Yeshiva University Stern College for Women and an MA in Applied Behavioral Analysis from Columbia University. Prior to assuming the position of Executive Director of Yesh Tikva, she worked for 8 years as a behavior therapist and parent educator working with children on the Autism spectrum. CONNECT WITH DVORA ENTIN: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ In...
2025-12-1246 min
Misconceptions50. Introducing The Team of Dvora Entin & Associates: Friendship, Conversation, And Questions Answered Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C is nationally recognized as a specialist in Perinatal and Reproductive Mental Health, including infertility, perinatal loss, post-hysterectomy support, fetal anomaly terminations, and postpartum depression/anxiety. Her passion for helping women "find their footing" through the challenges of womanhood and motherhood drives her commitment to excellent, professional care. Dvora presents nationally on compassionate bereavement support, issues facing women post perinatal death and other women's health matters. She is an adjunct professor at Wurzweiler School of Social Work and a lead trainer for Postpartum Support International. Dvora maintains a private practice in Philadelphia and provides tele-mental health...
2025-09-0558 min
Show & TellerSeason 2 Ep. 6 | From Pain to Purpose – Gila's Journey Through Infertility & HopeHow do you find strength when your dreams feel just out of reach?
In this deeply vulnerable and inspiring episode, Rabbi Teller sits down with Gila Block, founder of Yesh Tikva, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Jewish individuals and couples facing infertility. Gila opens up about her personal journey through reproductive challenges—and how she transformed her pain into a purpose-driven mission to ensure no one has to face this path alone.
Her honesty, strength, and compassion are a gift. This conversation sheds light on the often-silent struggle of infertility and reminds us that hope, co...
2025-07-3045 min
PURE PodcastInfertility vs Marriage: IG LIVE with Yesh TikvaIn this heartfelt episode, Kenzi Locks, Director of Educational Development at Tikva, hosts a poignant discussion with Ayala and Josh Gross about their 15-year struggle with infertility. Ayala and Josh delve into their personal and emotional experiences, sharing the challenges, heartache, and unexpected moments of hope throughout their journey. They reflect on the strain infertility placed on their marriage, their individual emotional struggles, and how they eventually found support and understanding through the community and each other. The conversation also highlights Ayala's impactful work...
2025-07-0328 min
Tradition PodcastCOVID+5 Panel DiscussionReaders of TraditionOnline.org have been following our week-long series COVID+5,where we’ve been exploring the lasting impact of the pandemic on Jewish education, communal life, and spirituality. Through the insights and reflections of a diverse group of authors we’ve considered how COVID reshaped our synagogues, our communal celebrations, our Yeshiva high school and elementary schools, and our relationship with God and each other. In this episode of our podcast, the guest editor of that series, R. Yehuda Halpert, conducts a reflective conversation on the changes that have occurred in this past half-decade in our religious and educ...
2025-04-271h 08
Mining The Riches Of The Parsha10@9 The Cloud Over Fertility Treatments in the US - April 11, 2024This morning we analyze the recent Alabama court ruling and legislation that led to the major providers of fertility treatments there closing their doors. We discuss how I predicted this when Roe v. Wade was overturned, that women who want a baby and need fertility treatment, may not be able to do so. We trace the faulty legal reasoning and bad policy that, sadly, could spread in the US (and perhaps elsewhere - who knows?). In commemoration of Yesh Tikva Infertility Awareness Weekend, we warn of the need to advocate for and support fertility treatment to be legal and accessible...
2024-04-1114 min
Streetwise HebrewAim HighTo aim, to tune, to intend, to really mean something. The Hebrew equivalent of these verbs all come from the root כ.ו.נ, a root which has many interesting uses in our spoken language. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Mi mechaven et ha-tnu'ah – Who is directing the traffic – מי מכוון את התנועה Lechaven ekdah le-ever mishehu – To aim a gun at someone – לכוון אקדח לעבר מישהו Az ani akhaven le-shmone kazé – I'll aim to get there at eightish – אז אני אכוון לשמונה כזה Eich Lechaven gitara – How to tune a guitar – איך לכוון גיטרה Lama ata mekhaven namuch? – Why are you aiming low? – למה אתה מכוון נמוך Oh wow, hem me...
2023-05-0212 min
Talking Away the Taboo with Dr. Aimee BaronPerinatal Loss Summit Program 2On this special episode of Talking Away The Taboo, I Was Supposed To Have A Baby and Rabbi David Balto host Program 2 of the Perinatal Loss Summit. Time Does Not Heal All Wounds: The Wisdom of Grieving Perinatal Loss The experience of pregnancy loss as a disenfranchised or ambiguous loss can be confusing and isolating to grieving parents and family members. We will explore the language of compassion and connection surrounding the bereaved with support and a pathway forward through grief. Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C specializes in reproductive and perinatal mental health, is a...
2023-03-201h 38
Tikva TalksMen & Infertility: We Really Need to Talk About ItA conversation about how infertility impacts men, hosted by Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C, Yesh Tikva's Clinical Consultant with guest Brennan Peterson, PhD, LMFT Marriage & Family Therapist.
2022-10-2525 min
The Koren PodcastThemes of Hope with Dr. Yael ZieglerThe inimitable Dr. Yael Ziegler joined us to start preparing for Tisha B'Av.
We talked about Dr. Ziegler's new book Lamentations: Faith in a Turbulent World, messages we can take into Tisha B'Av, and lessons of hope we can take out.
We spoke about how we can learn lessons from recent tragedies to not only grapple with the sadness of the day but also give us a sense of the original hurbanot
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2022-08-0555 min
Fertility Now with Dr. Spencer RichlinEp 32: Yesh TikvaJoin me in a conversation with Gila Block, Executive Director of Yesh Tikva. Yesh Tikva is a community which focuses on raising reproductive awareness in the Jewish Community. They provide psychosocial services bringing hope to those facing infertility. Additionally, Yesh Tikva encourages families who already have children to help support those who are struggling with their journey.
2022-07-2731 min
The Koren PodcastKosher Fertility with Dr. Bat-Sheva Maslow, MDThe first mitzva in the Torah is to be fruitful and multiply but to some people, this is easier said than done. There are many couples for whom the dream of starting their family is a cause of anxiety and pain when things don't go as planned.
This week's guest, Dr. Bat-Sheva Maslow, MD works closely with couples facing difficulties in their journey to starting their families, with women looking to prolong fertility and, as an orthodox Jew and the Director of Medical Curriculum at Nishmat's Miriam Glaubach Center for North American Yoatzot Halacha, she works with h...
2022-07-1945 min
Tikva TalksFertility IQIn this Tikva Talk learn more about the wonderful resource FertilityIQ.com from it's co-founder Jake Anderson-Bialis in conversation with Yesh Tikva's Clinical Consultant Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C. Learn how it can help you in making decisions about your treatment.
2022-07-0623 min
Tikva TalksLiving Life to it's FullestAn honest and raw glimpse into a personal journey of choosing to live life to its fullest post infertility with Dr. Michelle Windmueller. A unique opportunity for us to open the conversation about life post infertility. A chance to be inspired and find comfort from personal experience and profound insight and self-compassion.A Tikva Talk with Yesh Tikva's Clinical Consultant Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C and Dr. Michelle Windmueller.
2022-06-2731 min
Tikva TalksThe Couples Experience Tikva Talk hosted by Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C with special guests Chani Delman, LCSW, PMH-C and Rabbi Michael Bleicher, LCSW.An insightful discussion on the struggles couples face in their relationship when navigating infertility. Areas that are addressed include how to overcome feelings of shame and blame, and how to strengthen the relationship by communicating, holding space, and expressing support.
2022-06-2236 min
Tikva TalksWhat Does Parenthood Mean to You?What does becoming a parent mean to you?Parenthood extends far beyond a genetic or biological connection to one's child. Depending on how you answer this question, different options in growing one's family become possible.Lisa explains the mental health implications of what it means to become a parent and how that impacts the avenues available to you in growing your family.A Tikva Talk with Yesh Tikva's Clinical Consultant Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C and Lisa Schuman, LCSW.
2022-06-2227 min
Tikva TalksThe ART of Infertility and the LawWhat do you need to know when considering reproductive law for third-party reproduction?Liz is passionate about advocating for families and children. She represents adoptive parents or expectant parents in adoption matters, specializing in interstate issues, and counsels intended parents, donors, or gestational carriers in assisted reproduction matters such as Known Donor or Gestational Carrier Agreements.This Tikva Talk is hosted by Yesh Tikva's Clinical Consultant, Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C with Elizabeth Vaysman, Esq.
2022-06-1326 min
Tikva TalksFinding My Way Through InfertilityAs Elie always says, "God gave me a big mouth and now I use it to share my story so no one has to suffer alone." Listen to Elie's story, hear her experience working with others, and some thoughts on how to support friends and family facing infertility. This Tikva Talk is hosted by Yesh Tikva's Clinical Consultant, Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C with Yesh Tikva's Co-Founder Elie Haller Salomon.
2022-06-0328 min
Tikva TalksInfertility And TraumaIs infertility a trauma?According to Dr. Mara Tesler Stein trauma is anything that overwhelms the nervous system's ability to cope. This is an individual experience. "So what traumatizes my nervous system may or may not traumatize your nervous system."To learn more check out our newest Tikva Talk on Infertility and Trauma, with our Clinical Consultant Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C, and special guest Mara Tesler Stein, Psy.D, PMH-C.
2022-06-0129 minTalking Away the Taboo with Dr. Aimee BaronYesh Tikva with Gila Block and Elie SalomonOn this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Gila Block and Elie Salomon, join Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… -How Yesh Tikva was founded -Their personal stories -Communal norms around infertility -Common misconceptions Connect with Yesh Tikva: -Visit their website -Connect on Instagram -Find them on Facebook -Check out their YouTube channel Connect with us: -Check out our website -Follow us on Instagram and send us a message -Connect with us on Facebook...
2022-03-2842 min
The Kol Isha PodcastEpisode 18 - Gila Muskin Block, co-founder of Yesh TikvaGila Muskin Block, co-founder of Yesh Tikva, joins me to talk about the challenges and stigma of infertility, and how her organization is breaking down barriers around the topic of infertility, both for couples who are struggling with infertility, and for community members.
2021-01-2954 min
The Franciska ShowThe Woman Behind the HIT songs!!! -Miriam IsraeliMiriam Israeli, is an American-born lyricist and singer of contemporary Jewish religious music. She performs internationally for women-only audiences.She released her first album of songs in 1999; however, her songs on this and a subsequent album were recorded by male vocalists per the directive of her Rav. Her songs have been recorded by Benny Friedman, Yaakov Shwekey, Ari Goldwag, Mordechai Shapiro, Uri Davidi. You probably recognize the songs: Vezakeini, Bonei Olam, Yesh Tikva,Ivri Anochi, Maamin Benisim and Tadlik et Haesh, Machar, Friends, Hakol Mishamayim, Muchanim, Ein Od Milvado. She performs...
2020-10-1848 minThe Franciska ShowThe Woman Behind the HIT songs!!! -Miriam IsraeliMiriam Israeli, is an American-born lyricist and singer of contemporary Jewish religious music. She performs internationally for women-only audiences.She released her first album of songs in 1999; however, her songs on this and a subsequent album were recorded by male vocalists per the directive of her Rav. Her songs have been recorded by Benny Friedman, Yaakov Shwekey, Ari Goldwag, Mordechai Shapiro, Uri Davidi. You probably recognize the songs: Vezakeini, Bonei Olam, Yesh Tikva,Ivri Anochi, Maamin Benisim and Tadlik et Haesh, Machar, Friends, Hakol Mishamayim, Muchanim, Ein Od Milvado. She performs...
2020-10-1848 minThe Franciska ShowThe Woman Behind the HIT songs!!! -Miriam IsraeliMiriam Israeli, is an American-born lyricist and singer of contemporary Jewish religious music. She performs internationally for women-only audiences.She released her first album of songs in 1999; however, her songs on this and a subsequent album were recorded by male vocalists per the directive of her Rav. Her songs have been recorded by Benny Friedman, Yaakov Shwekey, Ari Goldwag, Mordechai Shapiro, Uri Davidi. You probably recognize the songs: Vezakeini, Bonei Olam, Yesh Tikva,Ivri Anochi, Maamin Benisim and Tadlik et Haesh, Machar, Friends, Hakol Mishamayim, Muchanim, Ein Od Milvado. She performs...
2020-10-1848 minStreetwise HebrewGetting Personal with Hebrew's Impersonal'Eich omrim be-ivrit?' means 'how do you say in Hebrew?'. Today Guy explains the impersonal in Hebrew. What linguistic tools do we have to say generic things about everybody and anyone? Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of This Episode New Words and Expressions: Guf stami – The Impersonal (gramm.) – גוף סתמי Matchilim me-chadash – Starting anew – מתחילים מחדש Lo ichpat li – I don't care – לא אכפת לי Ma omrim alai – What they say about me – מה אומרים עליי Eich omrim "wi-fi" be-ivrit? – How do you say 'wi-fi' in Hebrew? – ?איך אומרים ויי-פיי בעברית Yesh Dvarim she-lo osim – There are things you shouldn't do – יש דברים שלא עושי...
2020-05-1910 min