214. Balancing Emotion and Halacha in Taharat HaMishpacha (Family Purity) with Lisa Babich

In this episode, Dr. Baron sits down with Lisa Babich, a Kallah (bride) teacher and Rebbetzin at the Fifth Avenue Synagogue in Manhattan, for a conversation exploring how learning the laws of Taharat HaMishpacha (family purity) can foster deep body awareness, emotional resilience, and connection in relationships. Lisa Babich shares her journey into teaching brides and serving as a mikveh attendant, explaining how cycle tracking through Jewish ritual can feel empowering. She addresses the delicate balance of preparing brides for the difficult realities of fertility journeys while balancing emotions. The conversation also touches on navigating feelings of disconnect, anger, or relationship strain, as Lisa Babich shares why nuanced guidance and knowing when to bring in an expert are so crucial. If you're navigating Halacha or coping with the unexpected detours of building a family, this episode is for you. About Lisa Babich: Lisa Babich is a born-and-raised New Yorker from Queens, New York. She serves as a Rebbetzin at the Fifth Avenue Synagogue and is a speech-language pathologist, dedicating her life to education, community building, and Jewish outreach. Lisa began teaching and outreach work at the young age of 19. She taught at the American-based seminary TBY and spent five years teaching through EMETT Russian Outreach. She later continued her educational work at the Jewish Enrichment Center in Manhattan's West Village alongside her husband, Rabbi Eli Babich. Today, Lisa is widely known for her warmth, insight, and ability to connect with people from all backgrounds. She writes dating advice for the popular "Navigators" column in the Five Towns Jewish Times, is a sought-after kallah teacher, and is passionate about helping individuals deepen their connection to Judaism and explore their Jewish heritage Instagram‍ ‍Email Connect with us: Website‍ ‍Instagram - send us a message YouTube‍ ‍Facebook‍ ‍TikTok‍ ‍LinkedIn‍ ‍