Message Franciska with your phone number to Join the Discussion Group - franciskakay@gmail.com Is a full year in Israel away from home the BEST thing for your child? Franciska invited Dr. Aviva Goldstein to speak about her experience with this specific demographic in the Orthodox communities. This episode covers the topics of any and all issues that young adults encounter and work through when they leave home for a year of spiritual and intellectual growth. About Our Guest: Dr. Aviva Goldstein i...
Aug 23, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 208
Message Franciska with your phone number to Join the Discussion Group - franciskakay@gmail.com We all want and need excellent teachers for our kids, yet we do not raise our kids to want to go into education for many reasons. The biggest one being - a lot of hard work with not enouh pay. Listen to this episode with Olivia (one of a few on this topic in the Jewish Coffee House network) to learn more about the problems and how we can fix them. About Our Guest: My name is Olivia Friedman and I am so...
Aug 16, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 207
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK About Our Guest: Ben Rothke is a New York city based Senior Information Security Manager with a Fortune 500 company and has over 20 years of industry experience in information systems security and privacy. His areas of expertise are in risk management and mitigation, security and privacy regulatory issues, design & implementation of systems security, encryption, cryptography and security policy development. Ben is th...
Aug 11, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 206
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK Check out this personal story about surviving abuse and beyond. Hope you have an easy and meaningful fast. If you'd like to listen to more stories like this, check out the other episodes in this series of "No More Silence" : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-franciska-show/id1316933734?i=1000450989330 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-franciska-show/id1316933734?i=1000455568184 https://podcasts.apple.com/...
Aug 06, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 205
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK The results of the survey that you participated in a few weeks ago. We wanted to know what you think and do, so here it is. About Our Guest: Mark Trencher retired from a long business career, where he directed research functions at two Fortune 200 companies. He founded Nishma Research in 2015, and has conducted 12 broad communal studies, including the most recent one: "Orthodox Jewry: Community, Connection, Understanding...
Aug 02, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 204
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK Episode with Dr. Jessica Roda https://www.franciskakosman.com/podcast/episode/1d76e5e7/the-analysis-on-the-female-frum-arts-industry-with-dr-jessica-roda About Our Guest: Ayala Fader is Professor of Anthropology at Fordham University. She is the author of the award-winning books, Mitzvah Girls: Bringing Up the Next Generation of Hasidic Jews (2009) and Hidden Heretics: Jewish Doubt in the Digital Age (2020). Hidden Heret...
Jul 26, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 203
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK About Our Guest: CP is a client-centered, humanistic therapist who believes that it’s the human within the therapist that creates the space for recovery and self-actualization. CP’s holistic approach to treatment was born out of a deep appreciation for the mind-body connection. After working in vastly different populations, CP discovered early in her career that trauma and mental illness do not discriminate. CP has worke...
Jul 19, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 202
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK About Our Guest: Rabbi Eli Portal, LMSW is a Rebbi at HAFTR Middle School. He is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Ohel’s mental health clinic in Far Rockaway. Rabbi Portal works with both individuals and couples facing anxiety, depression, chronic illness, dysfunctional relationships and traumatic histories. Rabbi Portal is passionate about helping singles in shidduchim and particularly those who need emotional ...
Jul 12, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 201
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK Was the women's ASIFA a success? Why was it so inspiring? Why were so many many turned off? What did they do right? How could have it been better? How does Charedi leadership feel about women, their roles and right for self expression? Listen to this episode to hear a frank discussion that brings up all sides. Check out the original episode on this show with Dr. Efrat Bruck: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-tal...
Jul 05, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 200
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK This personal story is so devastating although, our guest did find the courage to rebuild her life back up and find a true, good and committed partner. Please consider sending your WhatsApp Voicenote to +1(845)-642-7636 sharing your favorite guest or episode on this show to Franciska to be featured on the 200th episode. (Keep it to a minute long max). This episode is brought to you by Apple Seed Communications PR agency:...
Jun 28, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 199
Thank you to Rifka Wein Harris for making this introduction! Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK Estee Ackerman is the first orthodox Jewish athlete to have ever tried out for the USA Olympics. The Ping Pong prodigy became known when she forfeited a match for shabbos when she was only 11 years old. Estee is a junior Olympic gold medalist and has been very successful at the US nationals and US open. Follow Estee on Instagram: @AckPong613 If you'd like to bo...
Jun 21, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 198
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK Charna is blunt and honest about expectations and hard realities both parties have to face when ending a marriage that involved kids. This episode offers solutions, even if they are difficult to accept and live with. About Our Guest: Charna Goldsmith is the founder and creator of CG Wigs Inc. Which provides free custom human hair wigs to cancer patients through the Jewish organization sharsheret. She is also a volunteer ...
Jun 14, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 197
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK Do individuals find the cost of Orthodoxy "worth it"? Also, is there a community that has it better "financially speaking" than others? Listen to find out how people responded when they were asked. About Our Guest: Mark Trencher retired from a long business career, where he directed research functions at two Fortune 200 companies. He founded Nishma Research in 2015, and has conducted 12 broad communal studies, including ...
Jun 08, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 196
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK What is broken about the Shiduch System Today? In this episode, Franciska speaks with Mark Trencher about his research and findings after surveying thousands of frum Jews. About Our Guest: Mark Trencher retired from a long business career, where he directed research functions at two Fortune 200 companies. He founded Nishma Research in 2015, and has conducted 12 broad communal studies, including the most recent one: "Orth...
Jun 07, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 195
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK https://www.ratemybeitdin.com/ Correction: A project of Chochmat Nashim in partnership with ORA and GETToutUK It's Mental Health Awareness Month, the last day of it, but this doesn't mean have to stop learning more about it. Enjoy this conversation with a young wife who cannot start a family yet, due to her mental health state and care. We discuss the dynamics of being a part of a frum community, as well as the halachik ...
May 31, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 194
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK What if we took a step into someone's personal life? A life someone you may or may not understand. Our guest today shares her own experiences of when she chose abortion and the other time, when she chose against it. She talks about the implications and spiritual side-effects of making that decision. Today, she serves as a resource to young women who stand at the crossroads and want to know what's it like on the side. To ...
May 24, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 193
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK Going back to our routes with an interview of a singer/songwriter- Esther Freeman. We talk about the challenging aspects of being one of the first "kol isha" superstars and the challenges that came with that. How social media changed the game and how unhealthy it can be for someone who just wants to do sing and not focus on the "influencing" in the SM way. About Our Guest: Esther Freeman is an accomplished performer who ...
May 17, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 192
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK In this week's mini episode, we hear from Shira Kronenberg, Donny Morris's z"l aunt about the tragedy at Meron on last Lag B'omer. Shira is the Director of Judaic Studies LC at Frisch and teaches Tanach. To contact Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com...
May 17, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 191
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK This may be an unusual episode because we go into lots of details of an ongoing story with JOFA. [ Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance ] You will learn about all kinds of workplace behavior, why sexual harassment is considered different and how it is so hard to detect when it's woman to woman. You will also hear about the incredible work that Asher Lovy does with Za'akah for victims and survivors of sexual abuse. The episo...
May 10, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 190
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK Many issues and challenges are unique to very specific communities. In this episode, Franciska has a conversation with Dena who has experienced both chabad and yeshivish cultures from within and shares her insight on the cultural and hashkafic nuances. Enjoy! To contact Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com Follow Franciska on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franciskamusic/ About our Guest: Dena Schusterman is a founder...
May 03, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 189
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK As much as we love the mysteriousness of our anonymous guests, it is really special to have someone who is brave enough and has the right circumstances and ability to talk about her story openly. Not every struggle in marriage ends in divorce. This episode is an example of a personal story, a work in progress and a desire to work on the marriage. If you would like to hire Franciska or offer to share your personal story o...
Apr 26, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 188
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK To contact Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com www.franciskakosman.com Leiba is a cofounder of 10K Batay Yisroel. She is a high school friend of Yisroel Levin AH's sister and just like the rest of the Klal Yisroel, she wanted to do her part in doing something as a z’chus for Yisroel a”h and his fiance Elisheva Kaplan a”h after they were killed in a tragic car accident. After watching the funeral and hearing Yisroel's fathe...
Apr 18, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 187
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK This episode will give you a glimpse into one family's financial struggles and how they are working through it to create a better reality for their children. I hope this conversation inspires you to be a little more sensitive and if you are able to, donate something to your local communities who are helping those in need. If you are struggling right now, don't be ashamed, reach out to your local Rabbi and community and a...
Apr 12, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 186
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK Contact Franciska- franciskakay@gmail.com I love hearing from you! About our guest: Listen to this heartbreaking, yet inspiring story of a woman who struggles with her sexual identity within the frum world and lifestyle. To contact Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com www.franciskakosman.com...
Apr 05, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 185
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK Contact Franciska- franciskakay@gmail.com I love hearing from you! About Our Guest: Eli Beer is a social entrepreneur and the President and Founder of United Hatzalah of Israel. United Hatzalah of Israel is an independent, non-profit, fully-volunteer emergency medical services organization that provides fast and free emergency medical first response throughout Israel. United Hatzalah represents the partnership of Jewish,...
Mar 29, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 184
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK Contact Franciska- franciskakay@gmail.com I love hearing from you! About Our Guest: Rabbi Mike Moskowitz is the Scholar-in-Residence for Trans and Queer Jewish Studies at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, the world’s largest LGBT synagogue. He is a deeply traditional and radically progressive advocate for trans rights and a vocal ally for LGBTQ inclusivity. Rabbi Moskowitz received three Ultra-Orthodox ordinations while l...
Mar 28, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 183
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK Contact Franciska- franciskakay@gmail.com I love hearing from you! Check out my latest music video: KOL ISHA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHdvFP-biIM Episode on Intimate Judaism with Rachel Weinstein: https://jewishcoffeehouse.com/36-out-of-the-closet-without-shame-balancing-conflicting-identities-of-lgbtq-and-orthodoxy/ About our guest: Rachel Weinstein is a licensed clinical social worker from Brooklyn and Chicago a...
Mar 22, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 182
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK Contact Franciska- franciskakay@gmail.com I love hearing from you! In this episode, you will hear more funny dating stories from our anonymous guest. We do spend some time toward the end of the episode reading some of the more popular responses to the post on Facebook asking women to share their best/worst dating stories. Disclaimer- disgression is advised. Hopefully this brings smiles to you. Afilliate Link: Buy "The Pr...
Mar 15, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 181
Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK Contact Franciska- franciskakay@gmail.com I love hearing from you! Enjoy the comedy special with Dr. Leslie Ginsparg Klein about her many shiduch dating stories. She has such an incredible way of sharing stories in a funny way. Hope this cheers you up. Dr. Leslie Ginsparg Klein is the Academic Dean of Women's Institute of Torah Seminary & College , an Orthodox Jewish college for women. An accomplished scholar and aut...
Mar 13, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 180
Happy International Women's DAY! Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK Contact Franciska- franciskakay@gmail.com I love hearing from you! Affiliate Links: Buy "The Prophetess" www.GrowIntoYourGifts.com Use code FRANCISKA for 10% off your purchase. Secure Sponsorships Course: https://sponsoredandsecured.teachable.com/?affcode=438713_8dbdgqmt...
Mar 08, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 179
