Jewish Adulting Podcast

Jewish Adulting Podcast

Focuses on the Jewish Adulting focuses on the unique experiences and challenges of adulting from the Jewish Orthodox perspective by offering inspiration, practical advice, and stories of growth and connection. The goal is to further our Avodas Hashem and leverage the resources that are available to do so. Be in touch at jewishadulting@gmail.com

Episodes

July 12, 2025 63 mins
Shmuel Tzvi Adler grew up in Baltimore, where he spent nearly all of his high school and yeshiva years learning at Ner Yisroel. His father, a dedicated 10th-grade Rebbe at the yeshiva for decades, recently retired. After yeshiva, Shmuel began his career in the food industry, first as a cook for a yeshiva. During that time, he married his amazing and talented wife, Nechama (née Eizik) from Monsey. He later worked in catering and ...
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List as Miriam Racquel Feldman tells us a part of her adventure chronicled in her book *God Said What?! #MyOrthodoxLife* This story is about her journey to Orthodox Judaism. Listen as she tells us about her initial motivation to try and rescue her college boyfriend David from a cult and how the tables turned. Miriam Racquel (Meryl) Feldman transforms women's lives through somatic healing as an award-winning author, dating & marria...
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Hear Dr. Mimi Knoll's journey towards becoming a medical doctor and her creation and involvement in JOWMA as a way to mitigate and address the challenges unique to religious woman in the medical field and burnout prevention. Dr Miriam “Mimi” Knoll is co-founder and CEO of JOWMA, Jewish Orthodox Women’s Medical Association. She is a practicing radiation oncologist and mom. You can find her on Twitter @MKnoll_MD and Instagram @Dr.M...
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Sara Freed is a professional relationship and marriage coach based in Monsey, New York, with over a decade of experience helping couples strengthen their relationships. Combining the timeless wisdom of Judaism with her life experience and advanced training in evidence-based coaching modalities, Sara empowers couples to move from conflict to connection. Her compassionate, practical approach equips clients with the tools and skills t...
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Rabbi Jonathan Rietti - a descendant of the Sephardic leader the Ben Ish Chai received his rabbinical ordination from Gateshead Yeshiva. He helped establish the Kollel in Gibraltar. He is a master educator and has developed an outstanding and unique curriculum for reaching the individual student in each classroom. He is also a Senior lecturer for Gateways. Rabbi Rietti currently directs a teacher training program. His model classro...
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Simcha Greiniman, a 47-year-old husband, father of five, and grandfather of four, has dedicated over three decades to ZAKA, Israel’s premier volunteer emergency response and humanitarian aid organization. As the Deputy Commander of ZAKA Modi'in Illit, Simcha has played a crucial role in search and rescue missions, international disaster relief, and the sacred duty of kavod ha’met (respect for the deceased). In addition to his volu...
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In this episode of The Jewish Adulting Podcast, we sit down with acclaimed psychotherapist and dating coach Rosie Einhorn, co-author of the newly-released book Dating Smart – Navigating the Path to Marriage (Menucha Publishers). Along with her co-author Sherry Zimmerman a psychotherapist and former family lawyer, Rosie has dedicated her career to helping Jewish singles gain clarity, confidence, and emotional insight on the path to ...
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I met Mimi David as a teenager in high school in Cincinnati, where she was a young kollel wife. She taught me how to drive, I babysat her kids, she sent me home with leftovers, andshe helped me transition after I graduated. Mimi David was born and bred in Far Rockaway, NY, and has chosen to make the Midwest her home for most of her married life. She has lived with her husband and family in St. Louis, Missouri, for almost 18 years...
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Rabbi Shraga Freedman and I discussed being a light to the nations of the world, recognizing our responsibility to do a Kiddush Hashem within our own community, and what are practical changes we can make. Rabbi Shraga Freedman is the Founder of the Living Kiddush Hashem Foundation. He is the author of several books and seforim on the mitzvah of Kiddush Hashem, including "Living Kiddush Hashem" published by ArtScroll/ Mesorah, and ...
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Yisrael Motzen, a native of Montreal, Canada, serves as rabbi of Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue in Baltimore, MD. He is also the Special Assistant to the EVPs of the Orthodox Union and Director of ASHIVA, a project of the Orthodox Union. Rabbi Motzen is a graduate of Ner Israel Rabbinical College and holds an M.A. in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. Teshuva is a central concept in Judaism, and Ra...
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Listen as we discuss feminism failures, the ideal Jewish woman, expectations versus reality, and leaning into your strength and mission in pursuit of being an Eishes Chayil. Shira Hochheimer is an educator and lecturer for women and girls in Baltimore, Maryland. She is passionate about empowering women to find more fulfillment in their lives by learning Torah. Author of book Eishes Chayil: Ancient Wisdom for Women of Today Purch...
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Eliyahu Weber and I speak about curiosity as a vital ingredient in success. His personal spiritual and business journey was and is filled with curiosity. Spoiler alert: I agreed with him. “Eli” Weber, 27, is the founder and CEO of Weber Media, a leading agency helping Jewish businesses thrive in the digital world. What began as a passion for promoting Jewish music on social media has grown into a thriving company managing over 40 ...
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Listen as Noson Berman and I discuss the obstacle to growth he witnesses in his life and practice. His approach towards identifying the potential and greatness that lies within each person, and how we can tap into that potential to overcome challenges, is worth a listen. Noson Berman has been working in the mental health field for 25 years and counting, specializing in couples and intimacy, trauma, and addictions. A proud graduate...
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Listen as we discuss Elissa's personal journey into grief, her brokenness, and the drive to learn as much about her deceased loved ones. Her subsequent passion and involvement in the Chevra Kadisha and her support of those who are grieving are truly inspiring. Elissa started and actively manages the only international community of practice for women engaged with traditional Chevra Kadisha (Burial Society). The community mission is...
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Asher Furst has been featured in national media, including Yahoo Finance, MSN Money, and AOL.com. Asher's expertise is behavioral finance, and he has spoken on this topic at various venues, including Johns Hopkins University. Asher wrote a weekly finance column for The Voice of Lakewood and all of his content is available at AsherFurst.com. Listen as he makes some good points about money, and I counter with some good points about ...
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Bunny Dachs has a love for the senior population and is the owner of Bunny’s Home Care, cultivating a team of dedicated caretakers that are sensitive and passionate about her team providing the utmost in senior care and companionship. Bunny has a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a focus in healthcare and over 14 years in running efficient systems. https://bunnyshomecare.com/
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Dr. Marcy Forta is the founder and director of Atzmi, a nonprofit supporting the mental health of adolescent girls through programs that improve their self-compassion, self-worth, and body image, providing tools and skills to support their mental health and empirically prevent eating disorders. Part of Atzmi’s offers are also workshops for parents and educators. Dr. Forta personally provides support and guidance for loved ones of a...
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William is an apostate who, after renouncing Islam in favor of Judaism, was forced to flee Iran under threat of persecution. He speaks to audiences in the United States about religious freedom and other human rights issues that are connected to his personal story. In this podcast, he talks about the beauties of Orthodox Judaism and joys of raising Jewish children. https://williammehrvarz.com/
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Rena Reiser is a certified somatic coach, mentor, and workshop facilitator with over a decade of experience helping Jewish women connect with their inner selves and navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and authenticity. Combining traditional Jewish values with cutting-edge somatic healing techniques, Rena offers a unique, holistic approach to emotional and physical well-being. Rena’s journey began with her own struggles ...
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Listen as Raffi Bilek, author and social worker, discuss fighting fair with our partners and the fundamentals of keeping the peace. Raffi Bilek has been working with couples across the globe for over a decade. He has helped hundreds of couples improve their communication, boost their connection, recover from hurts and betrayals, and, in many cases, save their marriages. Before that, Raffi earned a degree in computer science from B...
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