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Complex people deserve multi-faceted answers. In each episode of Dear Yoetzet, Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus and her expert guests address a complicated question in the areas of women's reproductive health and halacha. They approach it from halachic, social, psychological, medical and spiritual perspectives, in order to provide answers that are deeply rooted in Jewish law, grounded in medical knowledge, and sensitive to the specific needs of the individual asking the question.
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- 4 days ago1h 3m
(Bonus Episode) What Every Bride Needs to Know: Reflections on Kallah Teaching Part 2
In this two-part episode, Yoetzet Halacha and kallah teacher Lisa Septimus reflects with her guests on what it takes to be an effective and thoughtful kallah teacher. In Part 2, Lisa is joined by Eli Sharvit, a graduate of Nishmat's Miriam Glaubach Center Kallah Teacher Course, to reflect on her experience training to become a kallah teacher and her journey to now teaching kallot herself.
- 5 days ago26 min
(Bonus Episode) What Every Bride Needs to Know: Reflections on Kallah Teaching Part 1
In this two-part episode, Yoetzet Halacha and kallah teacher Lisa Septimus reflects with her guests on what it takes to be an effective and thoughtful kallah teacher. In Part 1, Lisa speaks with Yoetzet Halacha Shoshana Samuels, creator and instructor of Nishmat's Miriam Glaubach Center Kallah Teacher Certification Course, about the qualities of a strong kallah teacher and the essential components of kallah classes.
- 3 weeks ago1h 4m
(5) Navigating Postpartum Depression
In this episode Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus brings on guest Aviva Bennett Tribuch who shares her personal struggle with postpartum depression as well as Dr. Esty Rollhaus to delve deeper into the medical and therapeutic management of perinatal and postpartum mood disorders.
- Mar 24, 202657 min
(4) Fertility Preservation: Who and When?
In this episode Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus and Dr. Joshua Klein discuss the benefits and challenges of fertility preservation, for both single and married women. Note: If you are considering or planning fertility preservation and have any halachic questions, don't hesitate to reach out to a Nishmat Yoetzet Halacha Fertility Counselor either at https://www.yoatzot.org/about-yoatzot-halacha/fertility-counselors/ or on WhatsApp at +972-2-640-4330.
- Feb 16, 20261h 8m
(3) Shana Rishona: Balancing Me Time, We Time and You Time
In this episode, @dearyoetzet Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus and Rabbi Yehuda Fogel explore shana rishona and the emotional adjustments of the first year of marriage. They discuss common challenges couples face when expectations around time together and emotional presence don't align, offering thoughtful insights and practical guidance for navigating these sensitive dynamics.
- Feb 1, 202650 min
(2) Kallah Classes: The Answer to Everything?
In this episode of Dear Yoetzet, Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus and Rachel Tuchman, LMHC discuss different styles of kallah classes as well as key things for couples to consider as they begin building their lives together.
- Nov 24, 202556 min
(1) Struggling with Negiah While Dating
In this episode, @dearyoetzet Lisa Septimus speaks with MGC co-director and fellow Yoetzet Halacha, Karen Hochhauser, who brings years of experience mentoring young couples throughout the dating stage. Together, they explore how to support couples navigating the challenges of keeping the halachot of negiah, and the shame, confusion, guilt, or denial that can arise along the way. To reach Karen-- karen@afnishmat.org
- Oct 19, 20251h 5m
(11) In Conversation with Rabbanit Chana Henkin
In this special episode, @dearyoetzet Lisa Septimus interviews Rabbanit Chana Henkin, Founder and Chancellor of Nishmat. Together, they go behind the scenes to explore Rabbanit Henkin's remarkable vision and her journey alongside her ezer k'negdo, Rav Yehuda Henkin zt"l, bringing this vision to reality and leaving an indelible impact on Klal Yisrael. To order Rav Henkin's book Responsa on Contemporary Women's Issues (referenced in the episode) go to https://ktav.com/products/responsa-on-contemporary-jewish-women-s-issues-1?_pos=2&_sid=cadc118a3&_ss=r or https://a.co/d/bov7hh6
About Dear Yoetzet
Complex people deserve multi-faceted answers. In each episode of Dear Yoetzet, Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus and her expert guests address a complicated question in the areas of women's reproductive health and halacha. They approach it from halachic, social, psychological, medical and spiritual perspectives, in order to provide answers that are deeply rooted in Jewish law, grounded in medical knowledge, and sensitive to the specific needs of the individual asking the question.
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