The Franciska Show

Email Franciska to join the Whatsapp Group: franciskakay@gmail.com   About Our Guest: I have long had a passion and interest in the field of business leadership, and I was able to foster an excellent culture and grow a business from the bottom up as a result of my business knowledge and understanding. Since I was 15 years old, I've been studying and practicing leadership. At 22, I ran a Retail/Ser...

Message Franciska with your phone number to Join the Discussion Group -  franciskakay@gmail.com   Franciska's NEW SINGLE: https://open.spotify.com/track/1UOMAZSgxFpRlanOEgXrYW?si=e3d37189cfcf4414 (kol isha) What do men need in relationships?   What do women need in relationships and marriage?   Let's hear Coach Shlomo Jesmer 's outlook on these topics as we enjoy the next three weeks with 3 male g...

Message Franciska with your phone number to Join the Discussion Group -  franciskakay@gmail.com Is a full year in Israel away from home the BEST thing for your child? Franciska invited Dr. Aviva Goldstein to speak about her experience with this specific demographic in the Orthodox communities.  This episode covers the topics of any and all issues that young adults encounter and work through when t...

Message Franciska with your phone number to Join the Discussion Group - franciskakay@gmail.com We all want and need excellent teachers for our kids, yet we do not raise our kids to want to go into education for many reasons. The biggest one being - a lot of hard work with not enouh pay. Listen to this episode with Olivia (one of a few on this topic in the Jewish Coffee House network) to learn more...

Join the discussion group:   https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK    About Our Guest: Ben Rothke is a New York city based Senior Information Security Manager with a Fortune 500 company and has over 20 years of industry experience in information systems security and privacy. His areas of expertise are in risk management and mitigation, security and privacy regulatory issues, design & im...

Join the discussion group:   https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK    Check out this personal story about surviving abuse and beyond.  Hope you have an easy and meaningful fast. If you'd like to listen to more stories like this, check out the other episodes in this series of "No More Silence" : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/ podcast/the-franciska-show/ id1316933734?i=1000450989330     h...

  Join the discussion group:   https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK        The results of the survey that you participated in a few weeks ago. We wanted to know what you think and do, so here it is.  About Our Guest: Mark   Trencher  retired from a long business career, where he directed research functions at two Fortune 200 companies. He founded Nishma Research in 2015, and has conduc...

Join the discussion group:   https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK    Episode with Dr. Jessica Roda https://www.franciskakosman.com/podcast/episode/1d76e5e7/the-analysis-on-the-female-frum-arts-industry-with-dr-jessica-roda   About Our Guest: Ayala  Fader is Professor of Anthropology at Fordham University. She is the author of the award-winning books, Mitzvah Girls: Bringing Up the Next...

Join the discussion group:   https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK    About Our Guest: CP is a client-centered, humanistic therapist who believes that it's the human within the therapist that creates the space for recovery and self-actualization. CP's holistic approach to treatment was born out of a deep appreciation for the mind-body connection. After working in vastly different popula...

Join the discussion group:   https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK    About Our Guest: Rabbi  Eli   Portal , LMSW is a Rebbi at HAFTR Middle School. He is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Ohel's mental health clinic in Far Rockaway. Rabbi  Portal  works with both individuals and couples facing anxiety, depression, chronic illness, dysfunctional relationships and traumatic histo...

Join the discussion group:   https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK    Was the women's ASIFA a success? Why was it so inspiring? Why were so many many turned off? What did they do right? How could have it been better?  How does Charedi leadership feel about women, their roles and right for self expression? Listen to this episode to hear a frank discussion that brings up all sides.  Check...

Join the discussion group:   https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK      This personal story is so devastating although, our guest did find the courage to rebuild her life back up and find a true, good and committed partner. Please consider sending your WhatsApp Voicenote to +1(845)-642-7636 sharing your favorite guest or episode on this show to Franciska to be featured on the 200th epis...

Thank you to Rifka Wein Harris for making this introduction!   Join the discussion group:   https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK    Estee Ackerman is the first orthodox Jewish athlete to have ever tried out for the USA Olympics. The Ping Pong prodigy became known when she forfeited a match for shabbos when she was only 11 years old. Estee is a junior Olympic gold medalist and has been...

Join the discussion group:   https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK    Charna is blunt and honest about expectations and hard realities both parties have to face when ending a marriage that involved kids. This episode offers solutions, even if they are difficult to accept and live with. About Our Guest: Charna Goldsmith is the founder and creator of CG Wigs Inc. Which provides free custo...

Join the discussion group:   https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK      Do individuals find the cost of Orthodoxy "worth it"?  Also, is there a community that has it better "financially speaking" than others? Listen to find out how people responded when they were asked. About Our Guest: Mark   Trencher  retired from a long business career, where he directed research functions at two For...

Join the discussion group:   https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK      What is broken about the Shiduch System Today? In this episode, Franciska speaks with Mark Trencher about his research and findings after surveying thousands of frum Jews. About Our Guest: Mark   Trencher  retired from a long business career, where he directed research functions at two Fortune 200 companies. He foun...

Join the discussion group:   https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK      https://www.ratemybeitdin.com/ Correction: A project of  Chochmat Nashim  in partnership with  ORA  and  GETToutUK It's Mental Health Awareness Month, the last day of it, but this doesn't mean have to stop learning more about it.   Enjoy this conversation with a young wife who cannot start a family yet, due to her m...

Join the discussion group:   https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK    What if we took a step into someone's personal life?    A life someone you may or may not understand.   Our guest today shares her own experiences of when she chose abortion and the other time, when she chose against it.   She talks about the implications and spiritual side-effects of making that decision.    Today, s...

Join the discussion group:   https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK      Going back to our routes with an interview of a singer/songwriter- Esther Freeman. We talk about the challenging aspects of being one of the first "kol isha" superstars and the challenges that came with that. How social media changed the game and how unhealthy it can be for someone who just wants to do sing and not...

Join the discussion group:   https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK      In this week's mini episode, we hear from Shira Kronenberg, Donny Morris's z"l aunt about the tragedy at Meron on last Lag B'omer.  Shira is the Director of Judaic Studies LC at Frisch and teaches Tanach.   To contact Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com

Join the discussion group:   https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK      This may be an unusual episode because we go into lots of details of an ongoing story with JOFA. [ Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance ] You will learn about all kinds of workplace behavior, why sexual harassment is considered different and how it is so hard to detect when it's woman to woman. You will also hear about...

Join the discussion group:   https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK    Many issues and challenges are unique to very specific communities. In this episode, Franciska has a conversation with Dena who has experienced both chabad and yeshivish cultures from within and shares her insight on the cultural and hashkafic nuances. Enjoy! To contact Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com Follow Francis...

Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK     As much as we love the mysteriousness of our anonymous guests, it is really special to have someone who is brave enough and has the right circumstances and ability to talk about her story openly. Not every struggle in marriage ends in divorce. This episode is an example of a personal story, a work in progress and a des...

Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK   To contact Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com   www.franciskakosman.com   Leiba is a cofounder of 10K Batay Yisroel. She is a high school friend of Yisroel Levin AH's sister and just like the rest of the Klal Yisroel, she wanted to do her part in doing something as a z'chus for Yisroel a"h and his fiance Elisheva Kaplan a...

Join the discussion group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lj6a5VZhRnBKCumXLE43QK This episode will give you a glimpse into one family's financial struggles and how they are working through it to create a better reality for their children. I hope this conversation inspires you to be a little more sensitive and if you are able to, donate something to your local communities who are helping those in need....