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The Franciska Show

Enjoy the all new relaunched show on which Franciska hosts interesting conversations around topics that are unspoken within the Orthodox Jewish Community. Franciska interviews every day frum people on personal topics in an uncensored way, yet with great sensitivity. If you are an intellectual Jew of any kind, you will enjoy these episodes. Franciska launched her career as CEO of Kay Productions LLC, a white glove podcast production & promotion agency from building an audience for her Jewish original music through podcasting herself. If you are thinking of launching a podcast or simply are looking to outsource the production & promotion - book a call with Franciska to get you started. www.franciskakosman.com www.franciskamusic.com This is a JewishCoffeeHouse.com Podcast
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Episodes

OUR NATION’S DARKEST DAY IN THE 21st CENTURY

About Our Guest: Avraham Sheinin is an Israeli veteran living in Bala Cynwyd. Served in the Combat Engineering Corps of Gaza 2010-2012. He graduated with a Bachelors degree from Hebrew University and a Masters in Engineering fromCornell. Currently, Avraham works as a data scientist, is married and has two kids. Misheberach for the Soldiers by Franciska (Kol Isha) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdgheDisDog Would you like to be a SPONSOR? Would you like to join the Whatsapp Discussion Group? Reac...

Oct 10, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 268

“ADHD Kids Will Change the World!” - with Rabbi Ezra Elstein

Would you like to be a SPONSOR? Would you like to join the Whatsapp Discussion Group? Reach out about new sponsorship opportunities for your brand & organizations - franciskakay@gmail.com Check out www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com for more Jewish Podcasts on our network. About Our Guest: Ezra is a native Philadelphian who grew up in a warm, supportive, Torah Observant family. Despite a negative Torah day school experience, he gave Judaism a second shot, and fell in love with the beauty of Torah at ...

Oct 03, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 267

Mommying ADHD - with Sara Hirsch

Would you like to be a SPONSOR? Would you like to join the Whatsapp Discussion Group? Reach out about new sponsorship opportunities for your brand & organizations - franciskakay@gmail.com Check out www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com for more Jewish Podcasts on our network. About Our Guest: Sara Hirsch lives in Philadelphia with her husband and 3 children. She has been teaching preschool for the last 15 years and has worked with 100’s of children. She has personal and professional experience working w...

Sep 26, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 266

Prevention; Are We Doing Enough? - with Dr. Michael J Salamon, PhD

Would you like to be a SPONSOR? Would you like to join the Whatsapp Discussion Group? Reach out about new sponsorship opportunities for your brand & organizations - franciskakay@gmail.com Check out www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com for more Jewish Podcasts on our network. About Our Guest: Michael J. Salamon, Ph.D. Dr. Salamon holds doctoral degrees in Psychology and Research from Hofstra University. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, and a Presidential Citation awardee recogni...

Sep 19, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 265

Healing From A Narcissistic Parent - with Esther Moskovitz, LCSW

Would you like to be a SPONSOR? Would you like to join the Whatsapp Discussion Group? Reach out about new sponsorship opportunities for your brand & organizations - franciskakay@gmail.com Check out www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com for more Jewish Podcasts on our network. About Our Guest: Esther Moskovitz, LCSW, from Monsey, NY, specializes in addressing relational trauma and narcissistic wounding. Empowering her clients to heal emotional wounds and rebuild their connection with themselves and other...

Sep 12, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 264

My Journey With Autism, Journalism & Pluralism - with Josh Aronson

A little about our guest: "I'm on the autistic spectrum from Manchester in England. My father is an ultra-Orthodox rabbi who just emigrated to Israel . I am the 7th son of 14 siblings. And today I work as a Maariv journalist and also write in Shavvim Forum About a year ago i married an amazing girl from England also with disabilities and returned to live in England. I also served in Israel as a coordinator for people with disabilities, I also worked in the communications department of Keren Haye...

Sep 05, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 263

Postpartum Depression: Medication & Hormones - with Dr. Tal Weinberger

About Our Guest: Tal Weinberger, MD recently assumed the role of director of psychiatry at CHEMED health center in Lakewood. Previously, she was clinical associate professor and outpatient medical director for the Psychiatry department at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, and also maintained a secondary faculty appointment in the OB/GYN department. Dr. Weinberger completed her undergraduate studies cum laude at Yale University, and attended medical...

Aug 29, 202341 minSeason 1Ep. 262

OCD, Mikva & Solutions - with Gayle Frankel

OCD episode with Dr. Jed Siev: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/obsessions-compulsions-religion-with-dr-jed-siev/id1316933734?i=1000586262998 Mikva Episode with Carly Chodosh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-about-mikva-with-carly-chodosh/id1316933734?i=1000526813907 About Our Guest: Gayle Frankel received a degree in Mental Health from Hahnemann University, where she was elected to Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. She interned at Philadelphia Psychiatric Center (n...

Aug 22, 202354 minSeason 1Ep. 261

Porn; Betrayal; Faith - with Naomi Lewis Afriat, LCSW

Would you like to be a SPONSOR? Reach out about new sponsorship opportunities for your brand & organizations - franciskakay@gmail.com Check out www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com for more Jewish Podcasts on our network. About Our Guest: Naomi Lewis Afriat, LCSW, is a Licensed Social Worker who has spent 15 years working with teens, young adults, couples and families. Naomi relocated to Los Angeles in 2020 after living in New York for 15 years. Before leaving New York, Naomi worked with teens, parents...

Aug 16, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 260

He told me it was a "mitzva" to sleep without underwear - with Anonymous

If you would like to share your "No More Silence" story, please email me at franciskakay@gmail.com Do you have feedback? - reach out as well! About this episode: A hearbreaking story of a "shoved under the rug" family abuse tragedy. This episode begins with a letter (about 6 minutes long) in response to last's weeks episode with Shoshanna Keats-Jaskoll. Would you like to be a SPONSOR? Reach out about new sponsorship opportunities for your brand & organizations - franciskakay@gmail.com Check ...

Aug 08, 202351 minSeason 1Ep. 259

Jewish Feminism; Israeli Politics; RELIGIOUS VS. CIVIL FREEDOM

Shoshanna's first appearance on the Franciska Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shoshana-keats-jaskoll-on-the-franciska-show/id1316933734?i=1000459835894 About Our Guest: Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll is a writer and an activist. Cofounder of Chochmat Nashim, an organization of religious women, she raises awareness of dangerous trends in Orthodox Judaism/Israeli society and provides tools, methods and resources for the community to make positive change. https://www.skjaskoll.com/ https://www...

Aug 01, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 258

Who Watches The Watchers? - with Shulim Leifer (Tisha B'av Special)

About Our Guest: Shulim Leifer is a chasidish husband and father. He was a business executive in the field of Healthcare Administration, and is now a Social Justice Activist & Victim Advocate in the Charedi world. https://twitter.com/ShulimLeifer Would you like to be a SPONSOR? Reach out about new sponsorship opportunities for your brand & organizations - franciskakay@gmail.com Check out www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com for more Jewish Podcasts on our network....

Jul 25, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 257

Reasons For Divorce - With Betzalel Rothstein, CB Levovitz & Anonymous

In this episode, Franciska explores the reasons for divorce with three frum divorcees, the last guest being anonymous. About Betzalel Rothstein: Betzalel Rothstein is a certified family mediator and a divorce coach, and the Chairman of the New Jersey Chapter of The National Parents Organization. Betzalel has experienced his own divorce after experiencing his parents' divorce and is happily remarried and engaged in advocacy for protecting the interests of children before, during and after a divor...

Jul 18, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 256

BITUL TORAH AND CREATIVITY - The Panel (Rerun)

The Challenges and Opportunities of Being a Religious Artist with Abie Rotenberg , Simcha Leiner , Moshe Braun & Chaim Aizenshtat This panel was co-hosted with Rabbi Scott Kahn, founder of JewishCoffeeHouse.com and host of the Orthodox Conundrum as well as other awesome podcasts. Would you like to be a SPONSOR? Reach out about new sponsorship opportunities for your brand & organizations - franciskakay@gmail.com Message Franciska to join the Whatsapp Discussion Group - franciskakay@gmail....

Jul 11, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 255

Jewish Feminism is NOT Western Feminism - with Sharona eshet-Kohen

Article referenced in the episode: https://visionmag.org/need-real-female-leadership/ Check out Franciska's new album: https://open.spotify.com/album/1dqLyjon9Fle1cETw3nPVk?si=BqKIvARLSRK9S1BeB93C_Q KOL ISHA About Our Guest: Sharona eshet-Kohen has spent several years developing a postcolonial approach to Jewish issues, with a special focus on applying transnational feminist theory to issues confronting Jewish women. Her doctoral studies at Ben-Gurion University focused on Marxist and Messianic ...

Jul 04, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 254

Leading an Orthodox Community as a Woman (Maharat) - with Rabbanit Dasi Fruchter

Throwback Episode: My crisis with Jewish Education and Women's Roles: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-franciska-show/id1316933734?i=1000604090284https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-franciska-show/id1316933734?i=1000604090284 About Our Guest: Rabbanit Hadas (Dasi) Fruchter is the founder and spiritual leader of the South Philadelphia Shtiebel, a new and inclusive Modern Orthodox community in South Philadelphia. Rabbanit Fruchter also holds the position of Halachic Advisor for Nidd...

Jun 27, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 253

From False Imprisonment to Torah & Judaism - with Tzvi (Jace) Ivar

Enjoy this week's episode with Tzvi (Jace) Ivar who shares his story about being falsely imprisoned in South Africa to turning his life around while finding a way to Torah and Judaism. Would you like to be a SPONSOR? Reach out about new sponsorship opportunities for your brand & organizations - franciskakay@gmail.com Message Franciska to join the Whatsapp Discussion Group - franciskakay@gmail.com . Check out www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com for more Jewish Podcasts on our network....

Jun 20, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 252

Fighting Anxiety with Psychedelics - with Menachem (Michael) Langer

Throwback Episode: All About Magnesium - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-franciska-show/id1316933734?i=1000521883136 About Our Guest: Menachem 'Michael' Langer, an esteemed entrepreneur and real estate developer, is making waves in the realm of psychedelic medicine as the co-founder of ReYou Ketamine treatments. With a strong focus on providing psychedelic healing to the Frum community and beyond, Michael showcases his visionary thinking and innovative problem-solving skills. Driven by...

Jun 13, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 251

The KOL ISHA Space - with Bracha Jaffe

Throwback Episode with Devorah Schwartz: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-franciska-show/id1316933734?i=1000448424550 Kol Isha and Orthodox Women Performers: A Panel Discussion on Orthodox Conundrum: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/orthodox-conundrum/id1289716034?i=1000615640642 About Our Guest: Bracha Jaffe has attracted massive audiences across the world, bringing high end, professional Kosher entertainment to multitudes of Jewish women. Bracha recently sold out performances in ...

Jun 06, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 250

Yoga, Kosher Yoga?

About Our Guests: 1. Shifra Rubin-Malin shares her journey of connecting to Hashem through Yoga/Barre. 2. Jenna sees movement on the mat as a sacred laboratory where we can be with ourselves in a deep and healing way. Jenna Zadaka, founder of Breath & Soul Yoga and Radiant Emanations, infuses Jewish mystical wisdom, yoga and mindfulness into potent practices. Jenna founded the Jewish Yoga Course , a yoga journey through the 12 months of the Hebrew Calendar and the Sefirot Embodiment Course. ...

May 30, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 249

Jewish Communities Around The World; [Moscow, Russia] - with Sarah Katz

Message Franciska to join The Whatsapp Group: franciskakay@gmail.com 2. Throwback Episode: The Harsh Realities of Baal Teshiva life with Gevura Davis https://open.spotify.com/episode/3A4gleAPVboORAlVeTSMzY?si=aad2e7f0cdc44bb7 3. Send a VOICE NOTE for the "Reasons for divorce" Episode to +1-845-642-7636 About Our Guest: Sarah Kats, founder of Olami Moscow has been an influential educator in Russia since 2007. Sarah, a native Muscovite and professional psychologist, is fluent in English and Hebrew...

May 23, 20231 hrSeason 1Ep. 248

"Jewish Matchmaking" on Netflix with Fay Brezel & Aleeza Ben Shalom

1. Message Franciska to join The Whatsapp Group: franciskakay@gmail.com 2. Throwback Episode: Shiduchim (Part 2) with Aleeza Ben Shalom and Mindy Eisenman https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-franciska-show/id1316933734?i=1000531832439 3.Tzipora Lifchitz's article mentioned in the episode: https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/mic-drop-at-the-jewish-matchmaking-premier/?fbclid=IwAR0Cacj62-wMziCaj_uVF4KCYumumj2CvQjhzjC2EgP888hrA2qTkYgOil0 Sponsors: OKclarity Find an OKclarity verified professional...

May 16, 20231 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 247

Dating, Attachment Theory and Hope with Benyamin Moalem

Message Franciska to join The Whatsapp Group: franciskakay@gmail.com Throwback Episode: "Being Single" with Tzipora Zelmanowitz https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-franciska-show/id1316933734?i=1000531099077 "Kosher Issues" with Franciska on the Be Impactful Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kosher-issues-with-franciska-kosman/id1483874492?i=1000612153186 Launch Your Podcast Today- www.franciskakosman.com Would you like to be a SPONSOR? Reach out about new sponsorship opportuni...

May 09, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 246

Frum Fashion; Prices, Tznius, Ethics - With Rivky Itzkowitz

Message Franciska to join The Whatsapp Group: franciskakay@gmail.com Throwback Episode- MikahFashion with Miriam Grunhaus https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-franciska-show/id1316933734?i=1000419705034 Launch Your Podcast Today- www.franciskakosman.com Would you like to be a SPONSOR? Reach out about new sponsorship opportunities for your brand & organizations - franciskakay@gmail.com Check out www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com for more Jewish Podcasts on our network. About Our Guest: Rivky Itz...

May 02, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 245

An Overview on Pesach Programs & Culture - with Doni Schwartz

Message Franciska to join The Whatsapp Group: franciskakay@gmail.com Launch Your Podcast Today- www.franciskakosman.com Would you like to be a SPONSOR? Reach out about new sponsorship opportunities for your brand & organizations - franciskakay@gmail.com Check out www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com for more Jewish Podcasts on our network. About Our Guest: Doni Schwartz, Co-founder of Passover Listings with Daniel Kramer has been attending Passover Programs over the past 30 years. Every year there are ...

Apr 25, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 244

Eating Disorders & Shiduchim

Throwback Episode: With Shoshana Keats Jaskoll (sexualizing women and other issues). https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shoshana-keats-jaskoll-on-the-franciska-show/id1316933734?i=1000459835894 Frum ED Resources: -Devorah Levinson, ED specialist at Relief. dlevinson@reliefhelp.org -Gary Care Center, Jackson NJ. Led by Rabbi Tzvi Steinberg -Atzmi ED prevention in school settings https://www.atzmi.org/ Gary Care Center https://www.garycarecenter.com/ HAES, Intuitive Eating and Body Positivity f...

Apr 18, 202348 minSeason 1Ep. 243

Overcoming The Financial Paradox Of A Frum Family (RERUN)

Throwback Episode: The AFIKOMAN Special https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-afikoman-special-solutions-to-the-shidduch-crisis/id1316933734?i=1000557931565 About This Episode: 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 n...

Apr 09, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 242

My Journey; My Thoughts; My Derech - with Shmuli Myers

Throwback Episode: The Frum Sex Ed Panel with a Kala Teacher, Sex Therapist and Frum Children's Sex Educator. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frum-sex-ed-panel/id1316933734?i=1000537056625 About Our Guest: Shmuli Myers is an up-and-coming film composer from Slovakia. The son of the Chabad emissary there, he decided at 19 to take an individual religious and educational path. He studied music at Mizmor School Of Music, Yeshiva University, and most recently at Musician’s Institute, from which...

Apr 02, 202352 minSeason 1Ep. 141

There were NO signs of Child Sexual Abuse - with Rabbi Avremi Zippel

Throwback episode: Taking Back Control with Sex Abuse Prevention Ed - with Dvora Entin, LCSW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taking-back-control-with-sex-abuse-prevention-ed-with/id1316933734?i=1000547557294 Join us for an important and thought-provoking interview with a new author as he shares his personal story of child sexual abuse. With honesty and bravery, Avremi takes us through his journey of healing and empowerment. Avremi's message of hope and resilience is sure to inspire and emp...

Mar 28, 202355 minSeason 1Ep. 240

I carried a BABY for someone else - with Tamar Daniel

Throwback episode: Botox & Plastic Surgery Part 2 - (THE CLIENTS) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/botox-plastic-surgery-part-2-the-clients/id1316933734?i=1000513105447 Botox & Plastic Surgery (Part 1) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/botox-plastic-surgery-part-1/id1316933734?i=1000512168214 About this episode: Tamar shares her story in detail about the generous sacrifice she made to help another family bring a child into the world. We often hear about stories like these, but t...

Mar 21, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 239
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