In this episode Karen talks with Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash about her forthcoming book, Uncovered: Women's Roles, Mitzvot, and Sexuality in Jewish Law (Urim Publications), which relates to things not always discussed openly such as intimacy and challenges to keeping hilchot niddah. They highlight the fact that our Sages did not shy away from sensitive topics and often characterized the relationship between God and Israel as a loving couple.

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Iyar is the month when we celebrate the birth of modern-day Israel. And yet, we recognize the need to hold space for those who have experienced personal loss. Guest host, Dr. Naomi Marmon Grumet, The Eden Center's Executive Director and psychologist Dr. Romy Shulman, who previously served as the Clinical Lead of Chana UK, break the silence around miscarraige, exploring the emotional, practical and mikveh-related aspects of this loss and how to give/get support when the need arises.

You can order a free copy of Birkat Emunah or have one sent to a friend experiencing pregnancy loss or infertility at this link: https://theedencenter.com/emuna2021/

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For Chodesh Nissan, Karen talks Torah and wellbeing with Dr. Yael Ziegler, Rosh Beit Midrash and Academic Director of Matan. Based on the story of the birth of Moshe and the Jewish nation, they explore meaning and purpose in the story of the Exodus and draw resonance and hope for our time.

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