The Chochmat Nashim Podcast: Women Talk Judaism

Is it ever okay for men to have a conversation about women without women present? In a special crossover episode with the Orthodox Conundrum with Scott Kahn, Chochmat Nashim looks critically at the backlash to a recent OC episode that centered on women's rabbinic opportunities — sans women. Music: "Happy Rock" by bensound.com

Chochmat Nashim sits down to have the uncomfortable conversation that needs to be had. But can three white women in Israel contribute constructively when it comes to America's racial injustice? Music: "Misery" by The Whips

How do the coronavirus guidelines tap into Jewish traditions of looking out for one another? Anne, Rachel, and Shoshanna navigate the tension between the personal and the collective, the reckless and redemption. Music: "Misery" by The Whips

After two months of lockdown, we're finally talking about the impact of quarantine - specifically, on religious life, from belief to prayer to mikveh, and everything in between. Rachel, Anne, and Shoshanna discuss how differently people (including rabbis) respond to religious need, and whether that will make lasting change in the community (including and in addition to "women's issues"). Music: "M...

In honor of Israel's Independence Day, Rachel, Anne, and Shoshanna share stories of their respective moves to Israel — the perils, perseverance, and pride that colored their unique journeys. Music: "Misery" by The Whips

With the Corona crisis, hand washing is suddenly on everyone's mind. But in Jewish tradition we do it often. Why do we wash so often and in different ways? Anne, Rachel, and Shoshanna explore this topic and try not to talk about the "C word". Music: "Misery" by The Whips

Whether you can't draw a straight line or you live and breathe art, everyone has a creative soul bursting to actualize itself. But can creative expression really find a home within the confines of the religious world? Chochmat Nashim explores whether the religious lifestyle stifles creative expression or if it may even breed it. Music: "Misery" by The Whips

How can we relate to tznius in healthy ways, without the baggage, shaming and mixed messages that are so prevalent in frum society? Shoshanna, Anne and Rachel navigate this complicated topic. Music: "Misery" by The Whips

Hair covering is so much more than a personal mitzvah. For better or for worse, it becomes a public statement that carries cultural and social messages. Shoshanna, Anne and Rachel unwrap the layers of meaning in this candid discussion. Music: "Misery" by The Whips

Rabbi Yosef Blau, mashgiach ruchani of Yeshiva University, has witnessed the evolution of the Jewish world, both in Israel and the Diaspora. In this compelling interview, Chochmat Nashim gives you a glimpse of Orthodoxy, and our changing role in it, through the lens of Rabbi Blau's unique and sharp perspective. Music: "Misery" by The Whips

It seems almost unbelievable that a convention center hall was packed with 3,300 women celebrating women's daf yomi- the daily Talmud study cycle. Chochmat Nashim shares the exuberance of being in the room where it happened. Music: "Misery" by The Whips

In this special episode, join Shoshanna Keats-Jaskoll as she is interviewed by Scott Kahn about the Chochmat Nashim campaign, and about the massive positive effect that Chochmat Nashim is having on the Jewish world. Music: "Misery" by The Whips

It may sound like science fiction, but it's happening right now in Israel: the Rabbinate has begun using DNA tests to prove Jewishness. Is there such a thing as reliably Jewish DNA? Chochmat Nashim explores how that happened and why it's raising alarm bells. Music: "Misery" by the Whips

Women living in insular communities are dying of a disease they cannot name: breast cancer. Responding to the crisis, one organization's innovative approach is saving lives. With special guest, Sarah Landman of the Eden Center. Music: "Misery" by the Whips

Activism isn't magic; it's something anyone can do. Rachel, Anne, and Shoshanna outline the unexpected pitfalls and means to success of making meaningful and lasting change. Music: "Misery" by The Whips

Simchat Torah is a holiday of joy and celebration, but also of conflict and misconceptions when it comes to women's participation in the holiday. Chochmat Nashim untangles the mess of halacha, communal norms and shul politics that have us all going in circles. Music: "Misery" by The Whips

Standing at the cusp of a new year and a new season of the Chochmat Nashim podcast, we ask ourselves: What would we like to shake up in the coming year? Anne, Rachel and Shoshanna discuss what they'd like to see materialize and what they'd like to see gone for good. Music: "Misery" by The Whips

"What inspires you?" "Why do you stay Orthodox?" "What about single-sex spaces -- aren't they legitimate?" You asked, we answer. Anne, Shoshanna, and Rachel on the questions you posed to Chochmat Nashim. Listen and let us know what you think - we want to keep this conversation going. Music: "Misery" by The Whips

Flowers, check. Dress, check. Band, check. Wait, what about your halachic prenup? Chochmat Nashim explains why a halachic prenuptial agreement is essential — not only for every Jewish couple, but for the Jewish community at large. Music: "Misery" by The Whips

SlutWalk - which protests sexual violence and victim blaming - makes an important statement. But the attire of many participants is not what anyone would call "tznius." As religious people, can we accept the medium for the sake of the message? Music: "Misery" by The Whips

What happens when we declare people, rather than positions, as beyond the pale in Orthodoxy? Chochmat Nashim challenges the notion that Orthodoxy is an ever-shrinking tent. Now, more than ever, we need voices - including yours! - pushing back. Vote for ORTHODOXY INCLUDES WOMEN: A CONFERENCE FOR ISRAELIS AND NEW YORKERS! A conference with Orthodox men and women, in Israel and NY, to tackle the issu...

What's the connection between the raging battles over women's prayer at the Kotel (Western Wall) and Chochmat Nashim's unlikely origin story? Listen to this podcast to find out! Music: "Misery" by The Whips

"In every generation, they arise to kill us." We say these words every year at the Passover Seder, but this year, it feels closer to home. Rachel, Anne, and Shoshanna confront what it means to feel an international wave of antisemitism breathing down our necks. Music: "Misery" by The Whips

Alleged pedophile Malka Leifer has evaded extradition for years due to a complex web of community cover-ups, abuse of rabbinic authority and obstruction of justice that goes all the way up to the government level. Chochmat Nashim asks: Where did it go wrong? Music: "Misery" by The Whips

Does Jewish law have a definitive stance on abortion? What happens to the real life Jewish women & couples who face the decision? Anne, Rachel and Shoshanna dig beneath the punditry and tackle a topic many are afraid to touch. Music: "Misery" by The Whips