Eve's Gardeners

Today we welcome Andrea to the garden to dive into her journey toward Judaism, faith, healing, and finding a deeper relationship with Hashem. Andrea shares her very unique and personal story of going from living a more traditional, culturally Jewish life to truly taking her relationship with Judaism and spirituality seriously, and the unexpected experiences that led her there. We also get into a v...

Today we welcome Jared Firestone to the garden. From dream to ice track, Jared takes us inside his journey to becoming an Olympic skeleton athlete, yes headfirst down an icy track at insane speeds. We get into what sparked the dream, how he actually made it happen, and the real behind the scenes of chasing something that feels almost impossible. This episode is not just about sports. It is about w...

Today we welcome Gedale Fenster to the garden to talk about the true definition of freedom. And spoiler: it’s probably not what you think. We get into the idea that addiction isn’t just drugs or alcohol, it can be your phone, your habits, your impulses, your need for validation… anything that’s quietly running your life. Because when you can’t stop something, you’re not in control, it’s controllin...

Today we welcome Jamie Geller to the Garden to talk all things Shabbat 🤍✨ We get into what makes Shabbat so beautiful, where its laws come from, and why this weekly pause has become one of the most meaningful mitzvot in our lives, even for those of us who didn’t grow up fully keeping it. From personal journeys to practical insights, we share how Shabbat transformed the way we think about time, w...

Today we welcome Hannah Eskenazi to the Garden to talk about a topic that I’ve been pushing off for someone extremely special. Today we are finally talking all things MODESTY! I’ve touched on this before, but in this episode we go all the way in. We talk about what modesty actually means to us, how our journeys with it looked, and what it feels like being modest in a world that constantly tells wo...

This week in the Garden, we’re talking about the Jews you don’t usually hear about . I’m joined by Raquel aka The Blonde Sephardi to dive into the rich, complex, and often overlooked world of Sephardic Jews . From history and expulsion to culture, food, and identity, this episode is about the Jewish story that doesn’t always make it into the textbooks. So often when people picture a Jew, they pict...

Today we welcome one of my closest friends, Lauren to the garden, aka my literal opposite in almost every way 😅. I dress fully modest, she does… not. I’m more low key, she loves to go out, party, and live loud. On paper, we shouldn’t make sense but spiritually and emotionally, we’ve always met in the same place: deep, real conversations about life. This episode feels like you’re eavesdropping on...

Today we welcome Jonathan Chesner to the garden 🌱 the face behind Amuze for a candid, unfiltered conversation about one of the most age-old yet suddenly trending topics: antisemitism. In this episode, we break down how antisemitism is showing up right now, why the current approach to “combating” it often misses the mark, and what we believe actually does (and doesn’t) help. With hot takes, uncomf...

Today we welcome my big sister, Sanaya, to the garden for a conversation that starts with motherhood, and opens into something much bigger. We’re both newer moms, still very much in it, figuring things out in real time. While this episode isn’t a “how-to” guide on being a mom, it is an honest reflection on how becoming mothers has completely shifted the way we understand love, responsibility, pati...

Today we welcome back Rabbi Pilachowski to the Garden for a deep dive into the month of Elul and the holidays that follow. We unpack what all the hype is about, why this month is so talked about, and the real truth behind what Elul is meant to be. We talk about Rosh Hashanah and how it differs from the “regular” New Year, the meaning behind the simanim (yes, apples and honey included), the power o...

We’re trying something new in the Garden  —welcome to Ask Eve. Every now and then, I’ll be opening up the floor for you to ask the questions. You can send me a voice note on Instagram, and I’ll answer it here on the pod with my unfiltered, opinion-based advice. No research, no overthinking—just the kind of real talk I’d give my sister or my best friend if they asked me the same question. Because t...

Today we welcome Eyal Lalo to the garden, the visionary CEO of Invicta Watch Group and Invicta Racing. Beyond his business success, Eyal is deeply passionate about Jewish values, family, and the way we present ourselves to the world. In this episode, we explore the concept of Kiddush Hashem — sanctifying God’s name and being a light unto the nations — and how it plays out in the business world whe...

Today, we welcome Joelle Bensadon to the Garden—a fellow baalat teshuva and thoughtful voice in the world of Jewish growth—for a meaningful conversation about one of the most defining moments in our history: when the Jewish people stood at Mount Sinai and said “Naaseh v’Nishma” — we will do, and we will listen. We explore what it really means to say “yes” to God before knowing exactly what that co...

Today we welcome Danielle—aka the voice behind the Jewish Girls Club—to the garden to discuss the biggest question of all time: What do we actually know about God? We know there’s so much we don’t know—but in this episode, we explore what Judaism does tell us. From God’s oneness and hiddenness, to the mystery of why a perfect Being would create an imperfect world, we scratch the surface of some se...

Today we welcome back anonymous guest "Gardy" to the Garden. On this episode we’re we’re gossiping… about gossiping. The cool kids call it spilling the tea, but the Torah calls it Lashon Hara. Buckle up because this tea is piping hot. We start off by breaking down what Lashon Hara actually is and why God takes it so seriously. We get into the spiritual weight our words carry and the wild...

Today we welcome Hannah Abramowitz to the garden. In this episode, we’re talking all things shomer negiah — but not in the way you think. We're flipping the script and giving it the rebrand it deserves. Because the idea that you don’t have to hug every man who crosses your path? Yeah, that shouldn’t be shocking. Hannah and I dive into what this mitzvah looks like in real life, how we each cam...

Today we welcome Ron Ben-Hayoun to the garden. Ron is a former IDF soldier with a story that’s as powerful as it is faith-filled. In this episode, we dive into the concept of Hashgacha Pratit — the belief that God is involved in every single detail of our lives. Not just the big moments, but the tiny ones too. The ones that seem like coincidence… but aren’t. Ron shares personal stories from his ti...

Today we welcome Simi to the garden. You probably know her as the iconic fashion girly behind The Frock — the modest fashion brand, platform, and full-on movement. We get into her deep love of fashion, and how she’s become such a huge voice in the Orthodox fashion space. But this episode isn’t just about clothes — it’s about light . Simi opens up about going through something deeply traumatic, and...

Join us for the second installment of our special two-part series on the Passover Seder. In this thought-provoking episode, Rabbi Josh Rosenberg delves into the profound symbolism of Egypt (Mitzrayim) and its recurring manifestations throughout Jewish history. Rabbi Rosenberg explores the concept of Egypt as more than just a physical place—revealing how it represents spiritual and psychological co...

Today we welcome Rabbi Josh Rosenberg to the garden, who claims that the Seder night is his favorite night of the year.  Shocking I know! This is part one of our engaging two-part Pesach special (because hey, two Seders deserves two episodes, right?). In this first episode, Rabbi Rosenberg guides us through the profound depths of the Pesach story—a narrative so central to Judaism that its themes e...

Today we welcome Miriam Spitz to the garden – a truly transformative teacher who reshaped my entire understanding of prayer during my time in Jerusalem. In this deep-dive episode, we're unpacking the often misunderstood world of Jewish prayer, breaking down its core components with the wisdom and warmth that only a remarkable educator can bring. Remember those moments when something just clic...

Today we are welcoming Samantha Rothschild to the garden for what might be our most surprising episode yet! Samantha shares her incredible baal tshuva story that honestly has to be heard to be believed. We chat about her journey back to Judaism through a series of events so coincidental and unexpected that they really do put "The Parent Trap" to shame. Samantha's spiritual rollercoa...

Today it is just me in the garden – your host, Leah. In this special solo episode, I'm diving deep into the joyous holiday of Purim. Join me as I share a concise version of the Purim story and reveal my longtime fascination with Queen Esther as a powerful icon. I'll walk you through the meaning behind this celebration, explain the four mitzvot (commandments) central to observing Purim, a...

Today on Eve's Gardeners, we welcome Chava Floryn to the garden. She's a Somatic healer, author of "Everything is Gonna Be Okay," and filmmaker of a new documentary coming out about October 7th called "Resilient."  Chava has witnessed and experienced a lot of crisis and pain in her life, which is why I think she is the perfect person to answer the question of why do b...

Today, we welcome Rabbi Sprung to the garden. 🌿✨ More than just my former high school teacher, Rabbi Sprung has been a mentor and guide in my life, and one of his lessons has stuck with me more than any other—his legendary dating class. Right before graduation, he gave a talk that completely changed how I approached dating, and with today’s dating scene more challenging than ever, I knew more pe...