Drink It In

Gayle Kirschenbaum grew up as the target of her mother’s relentless cruelty. At sixteen, she left home—but the emotional wounds lingered for decades. In this heartfelt conversation, Gayle shares how she transformed their turbulent relationship through the radical act of forgiveness. We talk about: 💔 Breaking free from generational pain 🧠 Understanding family dynamics & mental health 💡 Why f...

In this conversation, Jordana speaks with Aryeh Siegel who shares his remarkable journey from a secular upbringing to a deep exploration of spirituality, particularly through Transcendental Meditation and later, Jewish practices. A former TM teacher and national leader, Aryeh Siegel oversaw meditation programs in rehab centers before discovering the movement’s spiritual and ethical corruption. Aft...

In this episode of Behind the Pages, Jordana speaks with Bari Mitzmann who shares her journey as an author. Bari Mitzmann is a Nevada-based marketing director by day and a content creator by night. She is passionate about destigmatizing mental health struggles and helping others cultivate a genuine, healthy relationship with G-d and Judaism. Her new book, Hakol B’Seder, chronicles her journey of h...

Ever wonder who really writes the stories behind the stories? 👀✍️ In this powerful episode of Drink It In: Behind the Pages, Jordana sits down with Rea Bochner — ghostwriter, spiritual coach, and founder of @awakejewishwomen — for a raw and deeply moving conversation. Rea opens up about her journey through: ✨ Wrestling with faith and reclaiming her Jewish identity ✨ Turning grief into healing t...

Do you remember Ruchi Koval from Season 1? Well Ruchi is back as a guest on the podcast for season 14! Ruchi is a parenting coach who helps parents of teens and adult kids find peace and confidence in their relationships. She is also a kiruv Rebbetzin, musician, author of three books, mother of seven, and grandmother. Jordana and Ruchi discuss: • Ruchi Koval's journey from a reluctant Rabbitsen to...

🎙️ New Episode Alert! What if the key to your identity was hidden in your family’s past—buried for centuries? In this powerful episode of Drink It In: Behind the Pages, Jordana sits down with Devorah Esther Ivel Colon, a descendant of Christopher Columbus, who shares her unbelievable journey from Christianity to Orthodox Judaism—uncovering her roots in the hidden Converso communities of Puerto Ric...

Ever wonder if astrology and Torah can align? In this fascinating episode of Behind the Pages, Jordana sits down with Yitzchok A. Pinkesz, the Torah-observant astrologer behind the groundbreaking book, Kosher Astrology: A Jewish Guide to Celestial Wisdom 🌌📖 For over 15 years, Yitzchok has blended Jewish philosophy, psychology, and astrology — and now he’s opening up about: 💫 Why astrology isn’t...

Season 14, Episode 4 is here! In this powerful episode of Behind the Pages, Jordana sits down with Raizy Fried—author of two cookbooks and 'The Anatomy of A Yenta,' which combines memoir and self-help. Raizy Fried is a world-renowned author and dynamic speaker known for her heartfelt, woman-to-woman communication. With her warm and engaging style, Raizy captivates audiences. Her platform I...

Season 14, Episode 3 is here! In this powerful episode of Behind the Pages, Jordana sits down with Chana Weisberg—author of seven beloved books, host of the Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories podcast, and editor at Chabad.org. Chana opens up about her journey as a writer and speaker, sharing what it takes to connect deeply with readers, listeners, and audiences through authentic storytelling....

Season 14, Episode 2 of Drink It In: Behind the Pages is here! This week, Jordana sits down with Rabbi Asher Gottesman —spiritual entrepreneur, connection coach, and author of Connection —for a raw, real, and deeply moving conversation. From losing it all to finding deeper purpose, Asher opens up about hitting rock bottom and discovering the power of human connection, service, and self-acceptance....

Season 14 of Drink It In is here — and we’re kicking it off Behind the Pages with a guest who embodies inspiration, tradition, and sparkle. I sat down with Rebbetzin Rochie Pinson, author of The Rising Life: Challah Baking. Elevated ., Rising: The Book of Challah , and The Kids Book of Challah . From her roots in Vancouver to inspiring Jewish women around the world, Ruchi’s journey with challah is...

🎙️ Drink It In Season 13, Episode 9: “The Chosen Path” Get ready to be inspired as Jordana sits down with Jeff Haar, a convert to Judaism, to uncover his extraordinary journey of faith and self-discovery. Growing up in the heartland of the USA as a devout Christian, Jeff’s unwavering desire to “serve G-d no matter what” led him down a path he never imagined. From studying to become a Lutheran mini...

🎙️ Season 13, Episode 8: The Chosen Path 🎶 What does it take to redefine your life, your faith, and your music? Meet @yosefdanielmusic a man whose journey is as inspiring as it is transformative. Born in Mexico, Joseph grew up straddling two worlds—his father’s U.S. Air Force discipline and his mother’s Mexican heritage. But it was a simple gift from his grandfather—a guitar—that ignited his life...

In this deeply moving episode of Drink It In, Jordana sits down with the inspiring Meorah Ha-Me’ir, who shares her remarkable journey from Christianity to Judaism. Meorah opens up about the challenges of revealing her conversion story, the emotional and spiritual hurdles she overcame, and the transformative path she took to fully embrace her Jewish identity. With heartfelt candor, Meorah reflects...

✨ From South Africa to the Hills of Judea ✨ In this episode of Drink It In: The Chosen Path, we dive into the incredible journey of Ronel Barak—@cafe_ronel a wife, mother, grandmother, and convert to Judaism who now calls the breathtaking hills of Judea home. 🌄 Ronel shares her story of transformation, from growing up in a traditional Christian home in South Africa to discovering a deep connect...

🎙️ Drink It In: The Chosen Path – Season 13, Episode 5 This week, Jordana sits down with Jezliah, a woman whose life took an extraordinary turn from a Christian Sabbath-observant family in Texas to a family fully embracing Judaism. What began in a so called “boring” religious home turned into a transformative journey when her mother’s curiosity about Judaism sparked a life-changing decision. Even...

🎙️ Drink It In: Season 13, Episode 4 – The Chosen Path This week, Jordana sits down with Tehila Bollag, a remarkable woman whose journey to Judaism began with a life-changing Purim party. Born in Warsaw and raised in Chicago, Tehila’s curiosity sparked a transformation that led her to embrace a new faith and a new life. Tehila opens up about the challenges and joys of converting to Judaism, the un...

In this episode, Jordana interviews the one and only Jewish pop sensation - Nissim Black. Nissim is popularly known for his songs such as Hashem Melech, Adored, and Fly Away. Though, he is also prominently known as a convert to Judaism. During this conversation, Nissim explores his spiritual journey from Islam to Christianity and ultimately to Orthodox Judaism. Nissim shares his early influences,...

In this heartfelt episode of Drink It In, Jordana sits down with Nomi Spain-Levy, a board-certified clinical nutritionist. Nomi, a convert to Judaism, shares her deeply personal journey, starting from her childhood in foster care and adoption, to her path of discovering and ultimately embracing Judaism. She reflects on the challenges and joys she experienced while going through the conversion proc...

In this heartfelt and inspiring first episode of season 13 of Drink It In The Podcast, Jordana sits down with Kylie Ora Lobell, a passionate convert to Judaism, to hear her incredible story of faith, transformation, and belonging. Raised in a secular Christian home, Kylie opens up about her struggles with identity and spirituality—until she discovered the Jewish community. She reflects on the emot...

In the powerful final episode of Season 12, Her Story is Your Story: Voices from Israel, Jordana Baruchov interviews Raquel Kirszenbaum, a Torah teacher who overcame immense challenges—childbearing struggles, divorce, and spiritual growth. From her early commitment to Judaism to her resilience in the face of life’s difficulties, Raquel’s story is one of transformation, faith, and empowerment. Disc...

In this week’s episode of Her Story is Your Story, I sit down with Anat Ishai—better known as the Challah Mom—a dynamic social media influencer who brings Judaism, Israel, and dance to life. Raised in a traditional home, Anat experienced a soul awakening, sparked by her visits to Israel and a desire to find deeper meaning in life. Through challah, dance, and her raw insights, Anat shares her perso...

Meet Chaya, a true inspiration for Jews and women everywhere! After making aliyah and overcoming breast cancer, she turned her passion for dance into a movement of self-love, healing, and acceptance. As the founder of 'Chaya Lev Dance Movement,' Chaya uses her platform to uplift others and share her unique journey as a Jew of color in Israel. Tune in to Episode 5 of 'Her Voice is Your...

🎙️ *New Episode Alert!* 🎙️ Welcome to “ Her Voice is Your Voice “ episode 4: Meet Yael Zehavi, a powerhouse educator from Nefesh Yehudi (Israel’s Olami). From growing up on a secular kibbutz to becoming more observant, Yael’s journey is nothing short of transformative. 💫 In this episode, Yael opens up about her life-changing experiences — from serving in the IDF, meeting her husband during The Fi...

In this week's episode of Her Story is Your Story, Jordana sits down with Sarit Shaer, a healer and coach whose intuitive abilities have shaped her life's work. From a young age, Sarit recognized her natural gift for understanding others on a deep level, but it wasn't until a trusted Rav urged her to embrace her talent that she began to use it to help those in need. With the Rav's guidance, Sarit...