Human & Holy

A conversation about shifting from seeing G-d as a tool, but as our anchor in life, the struggle to access the wisdom of Torah when we are experiencing personal blockages or mental health struggles, knowing when to say 'enough' in terms of our emotional wellbeing...and so much more. You can contact Musia at musia@jewishhamptons.com. We love hearing your feedback! Email us at info@humanandh...

In honor of the nine days, Nechama Schusterman, a woman who has spent the last few years studying talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe about Moshiach, explores our role in preparing the world for Moshiach and refining ourselves and homes to make a vessel for a world of revealed G-dliness. Is Moshiach escapism or is it a reality that we set the stage for? How do we channel the pain of our current experie...

A conversation about trusting G-d's timeline and letting our seasons of waiting expand us into becoming the type of person that can receive the fullness of life's blessings. A moving reflection on Rochelle's 18 year season of dating and the growth that it sparked in her life and relationship with G-d. The women's siddur is back in stock and available for purchase on humanandholy.co...

A conversation about the power of a woman’s intuition, the decision to have another child after many years, and the way a radical openness to life can realign us with our soul’s voice. This episode was sponsored by Rosie Liberow Interiors, design that harmonizes your soul with your space. Find out more at @rosieliberowinteriors on instagram. To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportuni...

When you are struggling with suicide and self harm, where can you turn for support? This episode chronicles one woman's journey through the unthinkable, the resources she has created for others who are struggling, tools to support the ones we love, and honest reflections on the complicated relationship with Hashem that was born as a result of her struggles. To find more of Hadassah, check out...

In honor of Gimmel Tammuz, which is the anniversary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe's passing, I share the impact that the Rebbe has had on my life and how I have been molded by his teachings. This episode was hosted by Raizel Schusterman from A Positive Podcast, which can be found on all podcast streaming platforms. The women's siddur is back in stock and available for purchase on humanandholy.c...

A conversation about the difference between spiritual complacency and acceptance, and how to know when we are shutting ourselves down around our Judaism because we don't want to face our grief or fear and when we are truly learning to accept the circumstances of our lives. The women's siddur is back in stock and available for purchase on humanandholy.com/shop. We love hearing your feedback...

A raw, vulnerable conversation about being brought to the brink of the divide between life and death over and over, and what it has taught Racquel about Hashem's compassion, the strength of our own souls, and the pathway forward to her most vibrant, divine life. The women's siddur is back in stock and available for purchase on humanandholy.com/shop. We love hearing your feedback! Email us...

Adelle's personal journey through infertility over the last eight years, the impact it has had on her relationship with Hashem, and how she has turned the pain of her experience into something that supports others on a similar journey. You can get in touch with Adelle via her website, oneworldawareness.org and her instagram account @ oneworld.awareness . The women's siddur is back in stock...

A solo episode about the court case between Moshe and the angels and what it teaches us about receiving the Torah within our own selves. The women's siddur is back in stock and available for purchase on humanandholy.com. We love hearing your feedback! Email us at info@humanandholy.com to get in touch. To sponsor an episode, reach out to us via email or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠humanandholy.com/sponsor⁠⁠⁠⁠ ....

A conversation about the things we reach for when we are craving aliveness, and how to get in touch with what we *really* want, so we can choose the energy sources that make us feel most alive. The women's siddur is back in stock and available for purchase on humanandholy.com/shop. We love hearing your feedback! Email us at info@humanandholy.com to get in touch. To sponsor an episode, reach ou...

When nothing is large enough to hold the enormity of your emotions, where do you go? This episode is Chani's story of finding solace in the weekly Parsha, how the emotional wisdom of the Torah became her mirror and comfort as she grieved the loss of her older sister, Raizel. A moving reflection on what it means to bring the full emotional range of our inner experiences to our study of the Tora...

A conversation with a practicing marriage and family therapist about the limits of therapeutic language. Fraida establishes the enormous gifts of therapy in giving people the ability to come face to face with their humanity and inner healing, and suggests that as Jews, we don't have to stop there. We can weave the reality of our divine souls and infinite potential into the story of our vulnera...

A full, organic farbrengen with Rivka Marga Gestetner. We covered faith in the Redemption, allowing our children to fly even when our instinct is to pull them in, what the walls of the Mishkan have to teach us about boundaries, the nuance around self care, and why our creative outlets are holy. We love hearing your feedback! Email us at info@humanandholy.com. To sponsor an episode, reach out to us...

What are the side alleys of growth that go unnoticed while we seemingly return to the same struggles, over and over again? What are the spiritual benefits of the more chaotic elements of our lives? And how can we navigate our own spiritual glass ceilings, to allow us to leap beyond our self perception and grow to our fullest potential? Sources mentioned in this episode: Alter Rebbe's Discourse...

Join us for an evening with five women from different backgrounds, gathering to approach the holiday of freedom with a sense of wonder and exploration. We discuss the different voices that we reckon with in our Judaism, our experiences around sensitive mitzvos that are part of our daily lives, talk about the steps of the Seder, play a game, eat, and share poetry. To download free conversation card...

Next week, we're dropping a video episode (for the first time!) on Youtube and Spotify that I can only describe as a farbrengen reimagined. In anticipation, I shared some thoughts about the underrated benefits of getting together with other women to give voice to our souls.

A conversation about the relationship between joy and humility in our lives, and the way an understanding of G-d's presence in our lives can bring us to true joy. || To sponsor an episode of Human & Holy, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor or email us at info@humanandholy.com. To become a monthly supporter, visit patreon.com/humanandholy.

A conversation with Yaffy Newman, an American-Israeli woman whose husband is fighting on the front lines of the current war, on her experiences on October 7th and beyond, the ways we can show up to help, and the ideas that are keeping her strong. || To sponsor an episode of Human & Holy, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor or email us at info@humanandholy.com. To become a monthly supporter, visit patre...

A candid conversation about how to figure out where your soul is needed to fulfill its purpose, getting more specific about our gifts so we can deepen our contributions to the world, the teachings from the Lubavitcher Rebbe that have helped Mushka navigate her anxiety and more. || To sponsor an episode of Human & Holy, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor or email us at info@humanandholy.com. To become...

A solo episode on all the ways we withdraw from our Judaism because we have internalized a self perception that tells us we are not religious enough, chassidish enough, consistent enough, or authentic enough to be let past the gate. Inspired by Chapter One of the Tanya. || To sponsor an episode of Human & Holy, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor or email us at info@humanandholy.com. To become a monthl...

An episode on Jewish, feminine strength, with the founder of Women of Valor | Untold Stories of the Women of Israel. A conversation that will shift you away from the endless pain and towards the empowerment and resilience of Jewish women. You can find the project on instagram @valorstories, and you can find Shifra's personal page @shifroosh. Link to the most recent documentary: https://www.youtube...

You asked, Esty answered. This episode is a recording of a live Q & A with Esty Raskin, where we answered community members' questions about everything from fearing our older siblings' judgments when we share, to who Esty's Torah teachers are, how her relationship with G-d has evolved, the hardest thing about shifting into a state of ownership and more. || To sponsor an episode of Human & Holy, vi...

A conversation with Esty Raskin about co-creating our inner and outer realities with G-d. || For more information about Esty's retreat, visit estyraskin.com. You can also find her on instagram @estyraskin. || To submit a question for the live Q & A, email us at info@humanandholy.com. To sponsor an episode of the podcast, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor. To become a monthly paid subscriber, visit pa...

A solo episode about finding your own place in Torah. Inspired by the Alter Rebbe's introduction to the Tanya. || To sponsor an episode of Human & Holy, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor or email us at info@humanandholy.com. To become a monthly supporter, visit patreon.com/humanandholy.