Dear Yoetzet

It can be stressful when you're trying to conceive and you think you may be ovulating before mikvah. But, one thing that can definitely help is being knowledgeable and empowered to turn to the right people with the right questions. Join  Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus in conversation with guest Dr. Elissa Hellman, of The Confident Kallah, about how to know if and when you're ovulating, and what and...

You may know that Halacha requires that a couple refrain from any physical relationship once a woman becomes teme'ah during childbirth. For some, this is difficult to navigate. Join Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus in conversation with guest Chanie Fingerer, RN, @yoledetacademy, about exactly when and how these halachot apply and about how to receive the support you need during labor and delivery.

You may know that a couple has to separate after consummating their marriage whether the woman bleeds or not. But, did you know that sometimes, there could be questions after the second time? Join Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus in conversation with guest Yoetzet Halacha Nechama Price about navigating these early marriage questions, as well as for a review of the universally applicable laws of stain...

What are the challenges when two people of different backgrounds get married?  Should they integrate halachic practice and customs from both of their communities into the home you build together? What does halacha have to say about this? How can you navigate discussing this with each other with respect and admiration? Our letter writer asks these questions and more. Join Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septi...

How do you know when you're with the right person? How important are attraction and physical chemistry, and how do you measure them in a relationship without touch? What can we learn from Torah's rules around Niddah and Negiah? And who can we trust as we figure this all out?  Our letter writer asks all of these and other important questions. Join Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus and her guest, Rachel...

Complex people deserve multi-faceted answers. In each episode of Dear Yoetzet, Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus and her expert guests address a complicated question in the areas of women's reproductive health and halacha. They approach it from halachic, social, psychological, medical and spiritual perspectives, in order to provide answers that are deeply rooted in Jewish law, grounded in medical know...