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In this episode, we interview our beloved Dr Renee Mill who was previously featured on this podcast a little while ago. Renee is a Clinical Psychologist and Emett Leader in Sydney, Australia. Renne gives us practical tips on dealing with the stressfull current situation in The Holy Land, and the heightened sense of worry, anxiety and concern for our loved ones.

In this eye-opening episode we glean deep insights into financial education and how women can achieve more financial safety, from Esther Althaus, financial planner and women's advocate. Esther gives us a great education about making small changes in our finances that lead to greater financial stability.

Esther clarifies the important role of women in understanding family finances and modelling good financial practices and discussions in the home. She also talks about the role of charity in the home culture.

Esther can be reached at [email protected]

In this incredible interview, we glean deep insights into Domestic Violence, from Mrs. Sheiny New, an accomplished community activist for women's rights for over 25 years and a law student focusing on family law. In this episode, Sheiny highlights the challenges women face with Domestic and Family Voilence and the voices that need to be heard. She challenges all of us to be the "safe" person for any woman we know that is experiencing this, and how to manuover the way forward. In this candid interview, Sheiny draws on her vast experience with helping other women and her studies on this topic, to highlight a very painful but real topic in the community, and bring it to light. This topic is a must-listen for all singles entering marriage and those who are interested in stopping this issue for good.

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Today we interview Dr Chavi Goldberg, founder and Dean of Cybersem, about the benefits of quality Torah education for women and young adults, who choose to persue their Jewish education online. Dr Goldberg's online seminary for women of all ages gives an opportunity for women to persue and further their knowledge and skills in Jewish education from the comfort of their own home, in any country . The higher education portal for Jewish women online includes college accredited courses and specialist teacher's in women's education lead quality educational classes to women who may have not received prior education in a Jewish school, or for those who could not join a seminary institution in their younger years. With all the advancements of English-language Torah books, many are still struggling to make time for reading books on Torah education. This online seminary will give you tools and skills for furthering your knowledge with the Torah courses that may interest you, in a audio-visual classroom environment, with the benefits of learning from anywhere in the world that you are located.

For more info to join a course or further your Jewish education, whether you are setting up your own home or want to learn texts on the commentaries of the Torah, please call Dr Chavi Goldberg on 1 (416) 804-0177 OR checkout the CYBERSEM website https:/www.chemdah.org/classes

In this Episode we learn about lasting Sholom Bayis, peace in the home, between husband and wife, and between family members. Utilizing the Torah portion Shmini and Sefiras Hamoner and connecting the commandment of "Loving your fellow as Yourself", we discuss how first one must love themselves before they can love others. Including the Five Love Languages with our spouse and children, which we learn from the Jewish Marriage Chuppa ceremony, we incorporate the love that our family actually craves and needs, rather than what we think they need. We discuss the Gottman method of conflict resolution and self-care, so that we can adequately be prepared when challenging discussions arise in our families.

This episode is in memory of Gittel bas Yibadel Lechaim tovim aruchim Aharon Eliyahu OBM

In this episode we discover deeper insights into the Haggadah, the story of Pesach and the various rituals introduced via the Seder steps.

We discover ways to include all types of different people through the 4 sons spoken about at the Seder. We learn about the deeper meaning of

the 6 items on the Seder Plate and the interesting application of specific "numbers" used to depict important information at the Seder.

Thank you to our sponsor Bracha from Monsey, NY. May you be blessed with success in all your worthy endeavors.

Thank to Rabbi Shais Taub and Rabbi Chaim Baruch Alevsky for the inspiring information used for research of this podcast topic.

In this Pre-Pesach episode we learn about the meaning of true joy and the deep message connected with the Korbon Pesach, the Pascal Sacrifice. We draw inspiration from the late Mrs Assia New, matriarch of the New family from Melbourne Australia, who embodied real simcha and joyous dancing for every bride on their wedding day. With her beautiful voice and royal mannerism, she made many musical concerts for the Jewish communities of the FSU and raised their spirits in very difficult times.

Through the lens of Chassidus (Jewish Mysticism) we learn about the deeper meaning of the custom to share in joyous dancing on festivals, weddings and special ocassions in the Torah, and how through dancing, one can connect deeply to Hashem and fulfill the commandment ," Serve G-d with joy".

Throughout the ages, in happy times and trying times, the joyous dancing Jew was always sought after and drew down a wonderous source of blessing to the community. We learn about the effect of dancing for the sake of heaven, which brings immense blessings-to one's family, one's connection to Hashem. We find the sources in the Torah about how to truly elevate oneself while living on earth.

Thank you to our sponsors, R' Yossel and Mrs. Stera Gutnik, from Melbourne Australia, in honour of Mrs Assia New, Chasya bas Chaya Shtzera OBM. May her memory be a blessing and her good deeds stand her in good stead. May she be a gutte better for her family and community and may she entreat Hashem to bring Moshiach now.

In this incredible episode we learn so much from master educator R' Chaim Levi Goldstein, on the topics of Emunah, Bitachon and guidance in chinuch of children.

Reb Chaim Levi share advice on acquiring faith, joy and eliciting blessings from Hashem through the sources of the Rebbeim, and how a positive attitude can literally change one's life. He miraculously woke up from a month-long coma at the start of Covid-19  in NY and gives us insight into how the positive thoughts and belief in Hashem carried him through the challenging times. R Chaim Levi shares valuable stories and talks about giving children leadership roles, thinking good thoughts about their future, and how to hold on to our faith when the challenges seem insurmountable. Through the lens of Chassidus and through powerful lessons gleaned from his parents and grandparents he shares gems on education and teaching in today's world. 

His lectures and stories for children of all ages are all found on Chinuchtime.com, a website chock full of insights and stories of Tzaddikim

This episode is sponsored by R' LeviGoldstein and Family IOWA, in honour of the 10th anniversary of our grandfather, Rabbi Yosef Goldstein, AKA Uncle Yossion 25 Adar. May the Neshama of R Yosef ben Moshe Yehudah have an aliya and may he be a gute better for the entire family. May this also be a zechus for the Neshama of R Shmuel ben Moshe Dovid whose Yartzeit is 24 Adar. May they both be a gute Better for their families emo'sh

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In this episode we interview Chana Rachel Schusterman, an educator and spiritual counselor from from Los Angeles, California.

Chana Rachel gives expert guidance in shidduchim and marriage to parents, and singles in the dating parasha. She teaches Chassidus and personal growth, and with this mindset, she gives great advice and hashkafa on the entire process of shidduchim. 

In seeking to help those looking to find their bashert, Chana Rachel talks about finding "meaning" in Shidduchim, regardless of how long you have been dating. She helps navigate the various stages of dating to know what to look for and when to ask the question, "Will you marry me?" 

Chana Rachel gives guidance on how to keep being "besimcha" throughout the process, how to "start fresh", and how to be "present" on the dates.

She troubleshoots common issues and teaches how to feel integrated within yourself and how to be authentic on the dates.

A must-listen for all those in shidduchim, including the parents, relatives and the shadchanim!

In this episode we discuss the art of reflective listening, having a collaborative argument and validating our spouse or teen when they bring up difficult discussions. We discuss the 5-1 ratio and the emotional bank account. We discuss what happens when one is flooded during a discussion and would need to take a break, if the discussion is escalating beyond normal communication.

This episode is sponsored by "anonymous" in honour of the 51st birthday of Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz, who got along with everybody, and continues to bring a smile to many through his determination and unflinching faith in Hashem and his continous words of inspiration via computer as he battles ALS, by an admirer, May he have a speedy recovery.

Thank you to Rabbi Y Lider, Rabbi Jacks, Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin  and John Gottman for some of info discussed