The Rabbi's Widow
The Rabbi's Widow
Joelle Eckstein
If you're like me, which you probably are if you've tuned into a podcast with widow in the title... then you've experienced profound loss... and might even be feeling lost yourself. You're not alone. My name is Joelle Eckstein, and I am the widow of Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein of blessed memory, who unexpectedly passed away in 2019. He was a rabbi, singer, speaker, and was loved the world over for his ability to unite people... I was left completely lost, scared, and I would have to learn to live a life without him... But I'm here today to tell you that one step at a time, you can rebuild a new you. Each week on my podcast, I'll visit with other women who are also on a journey of rediscovery, as well as wonderful experts and professionals who can light the way. We'll cover everything from getting up in the morning, to finding your purpose, and creating a new role for yourself. I am The Rabbi's Widow - my goal is to build an empowered global community of widows who help each other. Please follow us now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy your shows!
Ep. 33 - A conversation with Daniella Rudoff - Getting ready to date again
Today's guest is DANIELLA RUDOFF, BA, MS Jewish Education, Certified Marriage Educator, Dating Coach and Global Jewish Matchmaker. Website: THE MARRIAGE ARCHITECT email: [email protected] Invest in dating the right person to have an awesome marriage.
May 1, 2023
32 min
Ep. 32 - Can I afford this? Let's talk about budgets - with Suzy Kahati
SUZY KAHATI is a Certified Family Financial Advisor and Mediator. Suzy has developed unique formulas to deal with your finances.  Her methods are easy to implement so you will very quickly see the financial improvements. Her specialty is when there has been a change in one's financial situation and a fluctuating income.  Numerous clients have worked with Suzy and are now enjoying a financially stable life stress-free. You can contact Suzy directly at +972.54.4217207 or www.suzykahati.com 
Apr 10, 2023
24 min
Ep. 31 - Personal Thoughts
In this episode, I share some of the struggles and realities of grief, four years later.  Thanks for listening, you can also write me: [email protected]
Mar 5, 2023
13 min
Ep. 31 -  A Conversation with Financial Planner Donna Kendrick
My guest today is Donna Kendrick. Donna is a certified financial planner, certified divorce financial analyst and founder of Septon Financial.  An important part of widowhood is figuring out our finances. How do we know what we can afford? How long will our savings take us? How can we even plan when we don't know what we are going to need?
Jan 6, 2023
26 min
Ep. 30 - What happens in a widows support group?
Adi Lelior, Co-founder , "Sipur Derech" - therapeutic support groups for widows and widowers, group facilitator, grief recovery specialist, associate logotherapist, physical therapist, author "Over the Cliff" Aviv Tal, Co-founder  "Sipur Derech" - therapeutic support groups for widows and widowers. Social worker, and qualified couple and family therapist specialist for grief. Group facilitator.   For more information in hebrew, please visit  https://www.sipur-derech.com/   Purchase Joelle's book here
Oct 30, 2022
41 min
Ep. 29 - Sylvia Laughlin on Pain and Hope
A conversation with Sylvia Laughlin on pain and hope.
Sep 26, 2022
27 min
Ep. 28 - The Need To Change Ourselves
"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves" - Viktor Frankl In this episode with Israeli grief counselor Adi Lelior, we discuss the need to change ourselves.    How can we adapt to a new situation we have not chosen?   To learn more about Adi: https://www.adilelior.com/ and to purchase her book:  https://www.amazon.com/Over-Cliff-Womans-Journey-Through-ebook/dp/B094XH9GRX/ref=sr_1_3?crid=24P0TKYBBR25K&keywords=over+the+cliff&qid=1651310360&s=books&sprefix=over+the+cliff%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C217&sr=1-3  
Sep 18, 2022
36 min
Ep. 27 - A conversation with Beata Stylianos
My guest today is Beata Stylianos. Beata is a Mom, CEO of Mission Critical Technologies. She is also a community advocate for Modern Widows Club in Washington DC.
Sep 5, 2022
30 min
Ep. 26 - A Conversation with Diane Bickle
Mike and Diane are in the leadership team of the International House of Prayer of Kansas City which they started in 1999.  Diane is the CEO of a real estate company that she started in 2001. She and her husband Mike have 2 children and 6 grandchildren - w. # 7 grandbaby on the way! 
Aug 28, 2022
29 min
Ep. 25 - Reinventing Yourself At Any Age
Dvora Ganani-Elad is the Goodwill Ambassador to the Christian world for the Jewish Agency for Israel. In this inspiring episode, Dvora recalls how she first met my late husband and worked closely with him for many years. 
Aug 21, 2022
23 min
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