In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode, host Zelda sits down with the deeply insightful Rebbetzin Rochie Pinson for a rich conversation about Jewish womanhood, spirituality, and the powerful traditions that continue to shape and uplift Jewish lives today. Together, they delve into two central practices—the sacred art of challah making and the meaningful act of hair covering—and explore how these rituals go far beyond custom, serving as gateways to deeper spiritual awareness, connection, and empowerment.Rebbetzin Rochie shares her personal journey and the wisdom she has gained through embracing these age-old traditions, offering listeners both historical context and modern relevance. The discussion sheds light on how challah, more than just bread, becomes a vessel for prayer, intention, and feminine energy. Likewise, hair covering is reframed not just as modesty, but as a powerful expression of identity, dignity, and sacredness.This episode is a celebration of resilience, femininity, and the beauty of living a life rooted in meaning. Whether you're familiar with Jewish traditions or new to these concepts, you’ll come away inspired by the depth, strength, and spirituality that Jewish women bring to their homes, communities, and personal lives.Tune in for an enriching, soul-nourishing conversation that honors the timeless strength and sacred beauty of Jewish womanhood.

In this episode, Zelda is joined by the talented singer-songwriter Sarah Sokle for an enlightening conversation about her personal and artistic journey. Sarah shares her deeply meaningful experience of converting to Judaism, exploring how her spiritual transformation has intertwined with her musical career. Through her reflections, Sarah discusses how music has not only been a source of expression but also a profound way to connect with her faith and identity.As a French Canadian artist, Sarah’s path to self-discovery has been anything but ordinary. She opens up about the unique challenges she has faced as a Jewish woman in the music industry, shedding light on the complexities of balancing her cultural heritage with her artistic ambitions. With honesty and vulnerability, she shares the highs and lows of navigating her career while remaining true to herself.One of the central topics of the conversation is Sarah’s critically acclaimed album Twisted Games. She dives into the creative process behind the album, the inspiration that guided her work, and the deeper themes woven throughout the music. Sarah reflects on how the album represents her journey of self-acceptance and the courage it takes to embrace one’s authentic identity, both as an artist and as an individual.This episode offers listeners an inspiring and thought-provoking discussion about the intersection of faith, identity, and creativity. Sarah's story is a powerful reminder of the importance of staying true to oneself, embracing one's roots, and the transformative power of music. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that will leave you inspired to reflect on your own journey and the role of music in connecting us to something greater than ourselves.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Oh My God Podcast—a space where faith, culture, and identity intersect to create meaningful and thought-provoking conversations. In this episode, host Zelda sits down with a truly inspiring guest, Karen Gotzlan, to explore what it means to be a Jewish woman in today’s ever-changing world. Karen’s story is one of discovery, courage, and authenticity. Together, Zelda and Karen unpack the unique challenges and joys of embracing one’s faith and cultural identity in modern times. Karen takes us on a heartfelt journey, sharing pivotal moments that shaped her Jewish identity. From transformative spiritual awakenings to memorable adventures—like learning life lessons through driving—Karen opens up about the experiences that have deepened her connection to her roots. A key highlight of this conversation is Karen’s exploration of how yoga has become a grounding force in her life, blending physical practice with spiritual fulfillment. She also touches on her personal decision to wear a hair covering, providing an intimate look at how tradition and individuality can coexist in beautiful harmony. Throughout the episode, Zelda and Karen examine themes of personal growth, the power of self-discovery, and the balance between honoring tradition and staying true to oneself. Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of how faith and culture can shape our journeys, not as constraints, but as empowering tools for authenticity and spiritual alignment. Whether you're exploring your own identity, curious about Jewish traditions, or simply looking for a meaningful and uplifting listen, this episode offers insights and inspiration for all. Tune in, reflect, and join us on this engaging exploration of faith, culture, and personal growth.

In this insightful episode of the Oh My God podcast, host Zelda Lebovitz welcomes Rachel Rosendorff, also known as the Magnetic Mother, to explore the profound journey of being a Jewish woman today. Dive into the transformative power of breathwork and the deep connection to the divine feminine. Rachel shares her unique upbringing, her passion for astrology, and the inspiration behind her handle, the Magnetic Mother. Together, they discuss the importance of reclaiming feminine power, the mystery of the womb, and the sacredness of motherhood. Join this enlightening conversation that will challenge your perceptions and inspire you to connect with your authentic self. (00:00) Introduction (02:00) Meeting Rachel (05:00) The Breathwork Experience (10:00) The Magnetic Mother (20:00) The Power of the Womb (30:00) Reclaiming Feminine Sovereignty (45:00) The Role of Intuition (60:00) The Importance of Sisterhood (75:00) Hair Covering and Spiritual Practices (90:00) Practical Steps for Empowerment (105:00) Conclusion

Welcome to Season 3 of the Oh My God Podcast! In this heartfelt episode of the season, host Zelda Lebovits chats with Eda Schottenstein, aka "Multi Role Woman" on Instagram. They dive into Eda's journey from a distracted kid dealing with undiagnosed ADHD to a successful psychotherapist and ADHD coach. Eda shares her ups and downs, including going back to school at 30 and navigating life as a Jewish woman today. They discuss the challenges of hair covering in Jewish tradition, the importance of self-care and being present, and how faith and trust play a role in daily life. This episode is full of insights for anyone trying to juggle multiple roles while seeking deeper meaning in their spiritual journey. --- Connect with Eda on Instagram Connect with Zelda on Instagram Follow the Oh My God Pod on Instagram

In the final episode of Season Two, it's just family. Zelda and Chana Rochel connect just the two of them on changes in their lives, committing to their evolution, stepping out of their comfort zones, their relationships, forgiveness, and so much more. Tune into this special episode to hear them connect and reflect for the last time - but just for a minute! Season 3 will be coming out later this year with a brand new vibe - but the same depth and hosts, of course! Thank you for being with us for this amazing, powerful season.  Thank you for tuning into this week’s Oh My God Podcast episode. Make sure you hit subscribe on your favorite podcast listening platform so you don’t miss any of our upcoming interviews. If this spoke to you, please share the episode with someone you believe would love it just as much as you did, and rate the podcast 5 stars so we can continue to make content like this for you. Have a question, suggestion, or interview request? Shoot us an email at [email protected]. We are excited to hear what you think, and can’t wait for you to tune in next week. Until then, Shalom! --- Connect with Zelda and Chana Rochel: Instagram: Oh My God Podcast Instagram: Zelda Lebovits Instagram: Chana Rochel Cohen Portnoy --- Welcome to the Oh My God Podcast, Season TWO, with your Co-Hosts Zelda Lebovits and Chana Rochel Cohen Portnoy! In Season 1, the podcast aimed to talk about success in the face of failure, modern Judaism, and real life. Season 2 will deliver the same message, but even more potently. Zelda and Chana Rochel have individually and collectedly been challenged by the Jewish system they grew up in. Through their evolution, questions, failures, mistakes, and heartbreaks, they have begun to untangle much of what was keeping them in survival mode so they could truly be set free to thrive. This is what they’ll dissect each week with you: The Jewish journey. Real. Raw. And vulnerable. Because that is the only thing that can truly change lives, and maybe even save them. You’re only one episode away from being more honest with yourself. --- Podcast Edited and Produced by ALMND.

Rifka Meyer and Ramie Smith are the co-founders of GETToutUK, an organization offering financial and emotional support for individuals on their journey towards their Gett (religious divorce). In today's episode, Rifka and Ramie are here to talk to us about the development of GETToutUK, the process of what it looks like to work with them, who their clients are (and why they might be calling GETToutUK for support), and the myriad of ways they find to service their communities. Thank you for tuning into this week’s Oh My God Podcast episode. Make sure you hit subscribe on your favorite podcast listening platform so you don’t miss any of our upcoming interviews. If this spoke to you, please share the episode with someone you believe would love it just as much as you did, and rate the podcast 5 stars so we can continue to make content like this for you. Have a question, suggestion, or interview request? Shoot us an email at [email protected]. We are excited to hear what you think, and can’t wait for you to tune in next week. Until then, Shalom! --- Connect with Rifka Meyer & Ramie Smith: Instagram: GETTOutUK Website: GETTOutUK Connect with Zelda and Chana Rochel: Instagram: Oh My God Podcast Instagram: Zelda Lebovits Instagram: Chana Rochel Cohen Portnoy --- Welcome to the Oh My God Podcast, Season TWO, with your Co-Hosts Zelda Lebovits and Chana Rochel Cohen Portnoy! In Season 1, the podcast aimed to talk about success in the face of failure, modern Judaism, and real life. Season 2 will deliver the same message, but even more potently. Zelda and Chana Rochel have individually and collectedly been challenged by the Jewish system they grew up in. Through their evolution, questions, failures, mistakes, and heartbreaks, they have begun to untangle much of what was keeping them in survival mode so they could truly be set free to thrive. This is what they’ll dissect each week with you: The Jewish journey. Real. Raw. And vulnerable. Because that is the only thing that can truly change lives, and maybe even save them. You’re only one episode away from being more honest with yourself. --- Podcast Edited and Produced by ALMND.

Sara Shulevitz Vorhand is a criminal defense attorney, former prosecutor, Chasidic rebbetzin, mother, wife, and all-around Miami-girl! To say her life is interesting and inspiring is the understatement of the century, as Sara really has made it all happen for herself. She talks with us today about her journey to being a lawyer, a mom, and a Jew.  Thank you for tuning into this week’s Oh My God Podcast episode. Make sure you hit subscribe on your favorite podcast listening platform so you don’t miss any of our upcoming interviews. If this spoke to you, please share the episode with someone you believe would love it just as much as you did, and rate the podcast 5 stars so we can continue to make content like this for you. Have a question, suggestion, or interview request? Shoot us an email at [email protected]. We are excited to hear what you think, and can’t wait for you to tune in next week. Until then, Shalom! --- Connect with Sara Shulevitz Vorhand: Instagram: Sara Shulevitz Vorhand Connect with Zelda and Chana Rochel: Instagram: Oh My God Podcast Instagram: Zelda Lebovits Instagram: Chana Rochel Cohen Portnoy --- Welcome to the Oh My God Podcast, Season TWO, with your Co-Hosts Zelda Lebovits and Chana Rochel Cohen Portnoy! In Season 1, the podcast aimed to talk about success in the face of failure, modern Judaism, and real life. Season 2 will deliver the same message, but even more potently. Zelda and Chana Rochel have individually and collectedly been challenged by the Jewish system they grew up in. Through their evolution, questions, failures, mistakes, and heartbreaks, they have begun to untangle much of what was keeping them in survival mode so they could truly be set free to thrive. This is what they’ll dissect each week with you: The Jewish journey. Real. Raw. And vulnerable. Because that is the only thing that can truly change lives, and maybe even save them. You’re only one episode away from being more honest with yourself. --- Podcast Edited and Produced by ALMND.

We know that today's episode is one that will be polarizing, potentially hard to listen to, and will likely challenge you in some way no matter your stance on the subject. We hope you'll listen with an open mind and heart. Adena Berkowitz is here today to discuss abortion, a woman's right to choose, and what the Torah has to say about the matter. Adena is Scholar in Residence at Kol HaNeshamah NYC and Senior Educator at the Manhattan Jewish Experience. Her work includes reaching out to affiliated and not-yet-affiliated Jews and re-energizing their spiritual lives. With a background in law, Jewish Studies, and Psychotherapy, Adena is a practicing therapist in NY and the author of the bestselling The Jewish Journey Haggadah, and co-author of Shaarei Simcha: Gates of Joy, a mini prayerbook. (It is the first liturgical work in the modern era written by Orthodox women for use in the Jewish community.) She lives in New York with her husband Rabbi Zev Brenner and her children. Thank you for tuning into this week’s Oh My God Podcast episode. Make sure you hit subscribe on your favorite podcast listening platform so you don’t miss any of our upcoming interviews. If this spoke to you, please share the episode with someone you believe would love it just as much as you did, and rate the podcast 5 stars so we can continue to make content like this for you. Have a question, suggestion, or interview request? Shoot us an email at [email protected]. We are excited to hear what you think, and can’t wait for you to tune in next week. Until then, Shalom! --- Connect with Adena Berkowitz : Website: Adena Berkowitz Connect with Zelda and Chana Rochel: Instagram: Oh My God Podcast Instagram: Zelda Lebovits Instagram: Chana Rochel Cohen Portnoy --- Welcome to the Oh My God Podcast, Season TWO, with your Co-Hosts Zelda Lebovits and Chana Rochel Cohen Portnoy! In Season 1, the podcast aimed to talk about success in the face of failure, modern Judaism, and real life. Season 2 will deliver the same message, but even more potently. Zelda and Chana Rochel have individually and collectedly been challenged by the Jewish system they grew up in. Through their evolution, questions, failures, mistakes, and heartbreaks, they have begun to untangle much of what was keeping them in survival mode so they could truly be set free to thrive. This is what they’ll dissect each week with you: The Jewish journey. Real. Raw. And vulnerable. Because that is the only thing that can truly change lives, and maybe even save them. You’re only one episode away from being more honest with yourself. --- Podcast Edited and Produced by ALMND.

Chanale Fellig-Harrel is a musician, singer, songwriter, producer, and recording engineer. As a young artist determined to share her songs with the world, she quickly discovered a host of challenges that nearly derailed her from her dream of being a performer. She now has a thriving music career, an incredible podcast called The Weekly Squeeze, and she utilizes her greatest gift - music - to sing Hashem's praises to every inch of this beautiful earth. She's here today to talk to us about being self-taught and self-actualization, dealing with professional pressure in any industry, and so much more.  Thank you for tuning into this week’s Oh My God Podcast episode. Make sure you hit subscribe on your favorite podcast listening platform so you don’t miss any of our upcoming interviews. If this spoke to you, please share the episode with someone you believe would love it just as much as you did, and rate the podcast 5 stars so we can continue to make content like this for you. Have a question, suggestion, or interview request? Shoot us an email at [email protected]. We are excited to hear what you think, and can’t wait for you to tune in next week. Until then, Shalom! --- Connect with Chanale Fellig-Harrel: Instagram: Chanale Fellig-Harrel Podcast: The Weekly Squeeze Connect with Zelda and Chana Rochel: Instagram: Oh My God Podcast Instagram: Zelda Lebovits Instagram: Chana Rochel Cohen Portnoy --- Welcome to the Oh My God Podcast, Season TWO, with your Co-Hosts Zelda Lebovits and Chana Rochel Cohen Portnoy! In Season 1, the podcast aimed to talk about success in the face of failure, modern Judaism, and real life. Season 2 will deliver the same message, but even more potently. Zelda and Chana Rochel have individually and collectedly been challenged by the Jewish system they grew up in. Through their evolution, through their questions, failures, mistakes, and heartbreaks, they have begun to untangle much of what was keeping them in survival mode so they could truly be set free to thrive. This is what they’ll dissect each week with you: The Jewish journey. Real. Raw. And vulnerable. Because that is the only thing that can truly change lives. And maybe even save them. You’re only one episode away from being more honest with yourself. --- Podcast Edited and Produced by ALMND.