Hey Babblers! Today I am joined by educator, mentor and friend Gila. As a Modern Orthodox Jewish woman living in Australia, sometimes Gila can look and feel out of place. It's very easy for people make assumptions about her based on external factors such as the way she dresses or certain lifestyle choices.
In this week's episode, Gila gives us an insight into her experience navigating life as a religious woman in a secular world. We talk dating culture, intimacy, friendships, university, modesty, timelines and societal expectations around being a young mum. We also go into myth buster mode, unpacking some of the most common myths about Modern Orthodox Judaism, and if there is potentially any truth to them...