Message Franciska to share how a specific episode has impacted YOU. franciskakay@gmail.com In this episode Rivka Neriya-Ben Shahar shares her unique journeys and research related to Ultra Orthodox Jewish and Amish communities. Rivka Neria-Ben Shahar discusses her path from growing up in a National Ultra Orthodox community in Israel to earning a Ph.D. with pioneering research on ultra-Orthodox women and media. Rivka recounts her adaptation from Jerusalem to Amish country, highlighting cultural ex...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 327
New Song: "Together Again" #Kolisha YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESSraPI2vJA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2pFt5drG98vA3iSZz1JVdL?si=5b323f0d276c45fa Message Franciska to share how a specific episode has impacted YOU. franciskakay@gmail.com Healing from Narcissistic Parental Wounds: Perspectives and Practical Advice In this episode, host Franciska has an enlightening conversation with therapist Esther Moskovitz on navigating relationships with narcissistic parents and heali...
Oct 22, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 325
New Song: "Together Again" #Kolisha YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESSraPI2vJA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2pFt5drG98vA3iSZz1JVdL?si=5b323f0d276c45fa Message Franciska to share how a specific episode has impacted YOU. franciskakay@gmail.com Navigating ADHD: Insights, Strategies, and Community Support with Dr. Sara Markowitz In this episode of the Jewish Coffee Podcast, the host introduces a heartfelt new song dedicated to hostage families before welcoming Dr. Sara Markowitz...
Oct 14, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 325
Message Franciska to share how a specific episode has impacted YOU. franciskakay@gmail.com In this episode, Elissa Felder shares her journey from growing up in London with a Jewish background to her life in the U.S., working for a nonprofit organization called CORE. She discusses her personal religious transformation and professional path, as well as the profound experiences following the loss of her child. Elissa delves into the cultural and religious aspects of Jewish mourning traditions, her ...
Oct 08, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 324
In this deeply moving episode of The Franciska Show, Tehila Simantov shares her harrowing journey through legal battles and immigration issues in South Africa while struggling to maintain custody of her two young children. From being caught in a toxic and abusive relationship to fighting through the courts with the support of the Jewish community, Tehillah reveals the sacrifices and resilience required to protect her family. Through her emotional and candid story, she highlights the importance o...
Sep 30, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 323
What I Want- NEW RELEASE #kolisha https://open.spotify.com/track/0QnLu5EiUAllFSLJN1LRyv?si=pJLYlimQQxKMkKD9UwaM_w&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A2WHwhZjmWjdeqejDWFzL1D https://youtu.be/Q6UT8CkkaBs?si=h39wJjtbFkva--5Q Message Franciska to share how a specific episode has impacted YOU. franciskakay@gmail.com In this episode, Gol Kalev, an Israeli author and thinker, discusses his insights on the evolving nature of Judaism and the modern threats it faces. He delves into topics such as the ideologica...
Sep 24, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 322
Message Franciska to share how a specific episode has impacted YOU. franciskakay@gmail.com In this episode, Parkoff shares her personal journey, highlighting her roles as a wife, mother, and grandmother, her struggles with an eating disorder, and her spiritual reconnection with Judaism. She discusses her professional evolution from teaching childbirth classes to attaining a Master’s in Social Work, ultimately developing a deep passion for sharing the wisdom of Judaism and helping others. A signi...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 321
In this episode Franciska engages in a deep conversation with Miriam Campbell, a speech therapist and social worker, about parenting, social-emotional learning, and connection. Miriam shares her personal journey from growing up in Atlanta to her professional development in New York and eventually making Aliyah to Israel. They discuss the importance of understanding children's underlying issues, the efficacy of social-emotional learning programs, and the integration of internal family systems (IF...
Sep 10, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 320
In this deeply personal and informative episode, Franciska discusses the severe condition of Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) with her sister, Rachel. They explore the extreme nausea and vomiting that women with HG experience during pregnancy, often lasting for several months. Rachel candidly shares her own journey with HG across three pregnancies, highlighting the physical, emotional, and relational challenges she faced. The conversation touches upon coping strategies, the impact on family dynamics,...
Sep 03, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 319
Check out the new song Paradise on Apple Music , Spotify, Youtube Buy The Book: Careful, Beauties Ahead! Exploring Jewish Identity and Community with Tuvia Tenenbom In this episode Franciska interviews Tuvia Tenenbom, an author and journalist, about his experiences and perspectives on Jewish identity, community, and culture. Tuvia shares his background, his journey from an Orthodox upbringing in Israel to his work in journalism and writing. He discusses his time living in Mea Shearim, the dynami...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 318
Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com, I love hearing from you! In this episode, Dr. Jen Simmons returns to discuss her new book, her experiences, and her transformative journey from being a top breast surgeon to facing her own health crisis. Dr. Simmons shares her insights on breast cancer, the limitations of the current health care system, and her advocacy against mamm...
Aug 20, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 317
Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com, I love hearing from you! Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder: Sara Lapping's Journey In this episode, Sarah Lapping shares her personal journey of living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). She details her life from childhood in Los Angeles, through her move to Israel, and her early experiences with pregnancy and mot...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 316
Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com, I love hearing from you! Politics and Cultural Wars: A Solo Episode with Franciska In this special solo episode of The Francesca Show, Franciska shifts from her latest parenting topics to discuss current global political issues, touching on situations in the United States, Israel, and broader Western society. She critiques current p...
Aug 06, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 315
Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com, I love hearing from you! Judy Gruen on Her New Memoir 'Bylines and Blessings': Career, Faith, and Finding Balance In this episode of The Franciska Show, Judy Gruen discusses her latest book, 'Bylines and Blessings,' her fifth publication and second memoir. They delve into Judy's motivation for writing the book, how it contrasts with...
Jul 30, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 314
Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com, I love hearing from you! In this heartfelt episode of 'Remembered,' the host interviews Asher Guedalia to honor the memories of those who perished on October 7th. Asher provides a touching account of his life, his family's background, and his experiences growing up in Israel. He shares the profound bond he had with his brother Yosef...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 313
Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com, I love hearing from you! Navigating Children's Body Image and Eating Habits in a Food-Centric World In this episode, clinical psychologist Victoria Webb discusses her professional journey in treating weight and eating concerns, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based treatments and self-compassion. The conversation delves into ...
Jul 16, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 312
Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com, I love hearing from you! Navigating Parenting Philosophies with Blimie Heller: In this episode Franciska interviews parenting coach Blimie Heller. Blimie shares insights about her upbringing in an out-of-town Chasidic Orthodox Jewish family and discusses her professional background as a parenting coach. She emphasizes building relat...
Jul 09, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 311
Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com, I love hearing from you! Navigating Shidduchim with Rivkah Fox: In this episode of The Franciska Show, Franciska discusses the importance of addressing mental health issues within communities while balancing everyday life. The episode features Rivkah Fox, a full-time matchmaker living in Lower Merion, who shares her unique approach ...
Jul 02, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 310
Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com, I love hearing from you! In this episode, Franciska discusses 'The Case Against the Sexual Revolution' by Louise Perry, a thought-provoking book that critiques the societal consequences of the sexual revolution, including increased promiscuity and the breakdown of traditional family structures. Franciska interviews Talli Y. Rosenbau...
Jun 25, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 309
Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com I love hearing from you! In this podcast episode, Franciska reflects on podcast burnout and future topics, including the desire to have conversations with listeners about influential books. The featured guest, Chanie Delman, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in reproductive and maternal mental health, discusses the vario...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 308
Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com I love hearing from you! Gevura has been on the Etz Chaim staff since 2015, where she emboldened a strong women’s program that has included many trips to Israel and follow-up engagement. She has also taught at several college campuses during this time. For Aish Chaim, she is the Director of Engagement where she leads the organization...
Jun 11, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 307
Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com Surviving the Silence: Nicole Meyer's Journey Through Abuse and Healing In this heartfelt and revealing episode, Nicole Meyer opens up about her harrowing experiences of abuse by Malka Leifer, a charismatic yet manipulative school principal who groomed and abused her and fellow students over several years. Nicole highlights the groom...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 306
Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com In this episode, Franciska speaks with Rabbi Abraham Shmidman who shares insights on being a community rabbi, addressing the challenges of community growth and unity, particularly in relation to neighboring Lakewood. He delves into various topics, including halachic issues, financial dilemmas, crises such as mental health emergencies...
May 28, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 305
Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com In this episode, I chat with Faige Itzkowitz, a pelvic floor therapist from Brooklyn, New York, who discusses various women's health topics. Faige, an Orthodox Jew, shares her journey into pelvic floor therapy, motivated by a desire to help Jewish women in a still-developing field. She addresses issues such as pelvic floor health, in...
May 21, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 304
Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com The Life-Changing Journey of a Kidney Donor: Aviva's Story In this episode Aviva shares a captivating story of altruism and the profound impact of kidney donation of Aviva Breda, a 42-year-old mother of three from Teaneck, New Jersey. Aviva recounts her journey from learning about kidney donation at a community awareness event, facil...
May 14, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 303
Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com Navigating Women's Health and Life Stages This episode features Dr. Elissa Hellman, an OBGYN with 17 years of experience, including telemedicine practice for Jewish women. The discussion covers a comprehensive overview of women's health issues, focusing on gynecological concerns, the challenges and nuances of practicing Taharasan Mis...
May 07, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 302
Throwback epiosde with Estee Ackerman: https://thefranciskashow.libsyn.com/what-its-like-being-the-frum-table-tennis-world-champion-with-estee-ackerman Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com Liba is a fitness industry expert, ninja warrior and, most importantly, a mom of four lively kiddos. She founded SPIRIT FIT LIFE after years of working with women in her various roles...
May 01, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 301
Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska 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: Jew...
Apr 25, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 300
Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska (Kol Isha) Vehi Sheamda: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V27B0kkDt7w Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2vKDIunaBE5iBj2p6F7wZ0?si=2721f920a22049b8 Melody Of Miriam (Official Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOBi6o4H_ak Twitter Thread: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1479976609226661892.html JCW Wall of Shame: https://www.jewishcommunitywatch.o...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 299
(Kol Isha) Vehi Sheamda: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V27B0kkDt7w Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2vKDIunaBE5iBj2p6F7wZ0?si=2721f920a22049b8 Melody Of Miriam (Official Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOBi6o4H_ak Miriam shares her 15-year journey of setting boundaries and seeking therapy to cope with her narcissistic mother-in-law's impact on finances, lifestyle, and relationships. She highlights the relief found in sharing her story and the importance of profess...
Apr 11, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 298
