An exploration of Jewish sacrifice with Chana Silberstein, through the lens of the Akedah. How can we mature in our faith, so that we make choices rooted in a deep safety with G-d? What is the ideal motivator of our lives, a sense of sacrifice or desire? And how do we process the inevitable pitfalls of our carefully chosen paths? Chana Silberstein came to Ithaca in 1984 with her husband to establish a Chabad house for Jewish students and community members. She serves in the role of...

A conversation about the rich, Jewish tradition of women's voices expressed through informal prayer, how to unlock that ability within ourselves, and personal reflections from her new book, “Az Nashir - We Will Sing Again: Women’s Prayers for Our Time of Need,” which is an anthology of personal prayers written by Jewish women in Israel. Purchase Az Nashir here: bit.ly/48L0zFT Shira Lankin Sheps is a writer, editor, workshop facilitator, and clinically-trained therapist. She founded and...

A conversation with Chana Traxler about experiencing flow within our Judaism, leaning into abstract spiritual experiences, and choosing simplicity as the deepest experience of G-d. This episode is sponsored in honor of Lauren Nagel. Human & Holy Partners: TOVEEDO: An online children's streaming subscription featuring exclusive Jewish content created and sourced by Toveedo. Use code HH10 for 10% off at Toveedo.com. ZELDA HAIR: A wig company that champions the holistic process of hair...

A conversation with Esther Piekarski about a new woman to woman helpline created by Mikvah.org, the differentiation between a Rav and a woman's scholarship, Yoatzot Halacha, women's roles in shul, and the power of receiving support from another woman for sensitive mitzvos. Interview begins at 8:53. You can reach the helpline by calling 833-4MIKVAH | 833-464-5824 and find more information at mikvah.org. You can reach Esther at [email protected]. This episode is sponsored in honor...

A conversation about the unity of G-d that we experience over Sukkos, and how can we can draw that all-encompassing embrace into the fragmented pieces of our lives. Source mentioned in this episode: Chassidic discourse of the Lubavitcher Rebbe from Motzei Simchas Torah, 5738. This episode is sponsored in honor of Lauren Nagel. Episode Partners: TOVEEDO: An online children's streaming subscription featuring exclusive Jewish content created and sourced by Toveedo. Use code HH10 for 10% off...

A recording of a live, follow up conversation with Tzivie Greenberg, where we discussed podcast listeners' questions, as well as questions that came in from the audience as we spoke. Some questions that were asked: Is therapeutic language authentic to the Tanya? What are some practical ways to live in a way that emanates from the light of our souls? How can we find a healthy balance between being and doing when doing inner work, and how can we differentiate between recognizing our genuine...

A conversation about the connection between Rosh Hashana and centrality of the home within Judaism, the role that Jewish women's candle-lighting plays in welcoming a new year, the rising of a feminine energy within Judaism, the challenges of being wrapped up in domestic tasks or the role of motherhood when you want to be absorbed in the deeper meaning of the day, and more. Based on a talk from the Lubavitcher Rebbe given to a women's only audience. This episode is sponsored by Zelda Hair,...

Is Teshuvah a return to an untouched state of purity, or an acceptance of the past mistakes and experiences that have led us to where we are today? A deeply moving teaching from Rav Tzadok of Lublin about the conversation between growth and self-acceptance in the journey of Teshuvah, and on how the darker parts of our journey are the most generative parts, too. This episode is sponsored by Zelda Hair, a wig company that champions the holistic process of hair covering for Jewish women. Shop...

What would it look like to have a spiritual relationship with financial abundance? How can we move out of control and into an open trust in G-d's ability to provide everything that we need? This episode is a conversation with Sarah Barash about experiencing the spiritual depth of money and dissolving some of the blockages we have to receiving the resources we so desire and need. Sarah can be reached at [email protected]. This episode is sponsored by Zelda Hair, a wig company that...

Is inner healing truly a Jewish value? How do you know when to stop? What is the relationship between emotional wellness and spiritual growth? How do we dissolve the blockages to our soul’s innate voice? Explore these questions and more in this conversation about Teshuvah, personal healing, spiritual growth, and returning to our divine soul’s voice. Tzivie Greenberg is a facilitator of emotional healing for soul-led living. She is Internal Family Systems Trained, IFSCA Certified. You can...

The unlikely story of a woman who found Judaism as a teenager, married young, and became a Chabad Rebbetzin in her own hometown. What propelled her to choose her Judaism at such a young age? And what it is it like, fifteen years later, to be living a life so different than the one she was raised with? To get in touch with Ariella, you can email her at [email protected]. This episode is sponsored by Zelda Hair, a wig company that champions the holistic process of hair covering for...

A conversation about learning how to love other people, the medicine for judgment, and knowing when to reflect the flaws we see in others as a catalyst for our own introspection and growth. Based on Chapter 30 of Tanya. This episode is sponsored by Zelda Hair, a wig company that champions the holistic process of hair covering for Jewish women. Shop Zelda Hair at zeldahairshop.com and discover the heart behind the brand on instagram @zeldahair. We love hearing your feedback! Email us...

A solo episode about Moshiach and why I can't stop thinking about Nachshon stepping into the sea. ______________ We love hearing your feedback! Email us at [email protected] to get in touch. To sponsor an episode, reach out to us via email or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.humanandholy.com/sponsor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Become a monthly supporter of the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/humanandholy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can find us on instagram @humanandholy.

A conversation about shifting from seeing G-d as a tool, but as our anchor in life, the struggle to access the wisdom of Torah when we are experiencing personal blockages or mental health struggles, knowing when to say 'enough' in terms of our emotional wellbeing...and so much more. You can contact Musia at [email protected]. We love hearing your feedback! Email us at [email protected] to get in touch. To sponsor an episode, reach out to us via email or visit...

In honor of the nine days, Nechama Schusterman, a woman who has spent the last few years studying talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe about Moshiach, explores our role in preparing the world for Moshiach and refining ourselves and homes to make a vessel for a world of revealed G-dliness. Is Moshiach escapism or is it a reality that we set the stage for? How do we channel the pain of our current experience into a strong boundary against evil? What are some tangible ways that we can face the areas...

A conversation about trusting G-d's timeline and letting our seasons of waiting expand us into becoming the type of person that can receive the fullness of life's blessings. A moving reflection on Rochelle's 18 year season of dating and the growth that it sparked in her life and relationship with G-d. The women's siddur is back in stock and available for purchase on humanandholy.com/shop. We love hearing your feedback! Email us at [email protected] to get in touch. To sponsor an...

A conversation about the power of a woman’s intuition, the decision to have another child after many years, and the way a radical openness to life can realign us with our soul’s voice. This episode was sponsored by Rosie Liberow Interiors, design that harmonizes your soul with your space. Find out more at @rosieliberowinteriors on instagram. To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at [email protected] To support our work, visit...

When you are struggling with suicide and self harm, where can you turn for support? This episode chronicles one woman's journey through the unthinkable, the resources she has created for others who are struggling, tools to support the ones we love, and honest reflections on the complicated relationship with Hashem that was born as a result of her struggles. To find more of Hadassah, check out www.preventfrumsuicide.org, the online home for her organization, A Drop of Light. For additional...

In honor of Gimmel Tammuz, which is the anniversary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe's passing, I share the impact that the Rebbe has had on my life and how I have been molded by his teachings. This episode was hosted by Raizel Schusterman from A Positive Podcast, which can be found on all podcast streaming platforms. The women's siddur is back in stock and available for purchase on humanandholy.com/shop. We love hearing your feedback! Email us at [email protected] to get in touch. To...

A conversation about the difference between spiritual complacency and acceptance, and how to know when we are shutting ourselves down around our Judaism because we don't want to face our grief or fear and when we are truly learning to accept the circumstances of our lives. The women's siddur is back in stock and available for purchase on humanandholy.com/shop. We love hearing your feedback! Email us at [email protected] to get in touch. To sponsor an episode, reach out to us via email...

A raw, vulnerable conversation about being brought to the brink of the divide between life and death over and over, and what it has taught Racquel about Hashem's compassion, the strength of our own souls, and the pathway forward to her most vibrant, divine life. The women's siddur is back in stock and available for purchase on humanandholy.com/shop. We love hearing your feedback! Email us at [email protected] to get in touch. To sponsor an episode, reach out to us via email or visit...

Adelle's personal journey through infertility over the last eight years, the impact it has had on her relationship with Hashem, and how she has turned the pain of her experience into something that supports others on a similar journey. You can get in touch with Adelle via her website, oneworldawareness.org and her instagram account @oneworld.awareness. The women's siddur is back in stock and available for purchase on humanandholy.com/shop.We love hearing your feedback! Email us at...

A solo episode about the court case between Moshe and the angels and what it teaches us about receiving the Torah within our own selves. The women's siddur is back in stock and available for purchase on humanandholy.com. We love hearing your feedback! Email us at [email protected] to get in touch.To sponsor an episode, reach out to us via email or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠humanandholy.com/sponsor⁠⁠⁠⁠.Become a monthly supporter of the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/humanandholy⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can find us on...

A conversation about the things we reach for when we are craving aliveness, and how to get in touch with what we *really* want, so we can choose the energy sources that make us feel most alive. The women's siddur is back in stock and available for purchase on humanandholy.com/shop. We love hearing your feedback! Email us at [email protected] to get in touch. To sponsor an episode, reach out to us via email or visit ⁠⁠⁠humanandholy.com/sponsor⁠⁠⁠. Become a monthly supporter of the...