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Unpacking

by Shira Donath

Unpacking is a podcast series that delves into issues facing the Orthodox Jewish community.

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Episodes

  1. Unpacking Pregnancy Crises

    In this episode, we are joined by Erica Pelman of In Shifra's Arms. Erica Pelman founded In Shifra’s Arms in 2009 and has acted as Executive Director ever since. Previously she worked at the Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives at the U.S. Department of Labor from 2001-2008 on…

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  2. Unpacking Meaning

    In this episode, we interview Rabbi Dr. Jay Goldmintz about cultivating meaning in ourselves and our children. Rabbi Dr. Jay Goldmintz is a veteran day school educator and administrator who has published widely on curriculum, tefillaheducation, child and adolescent religious development as well…

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  3. Unpacking Abuse Prevention

    In this episode, we interview Rahel Bayar, CEO of The Bayar Group. Rachel is a former sex crimes and child abuse prosecutor who has worked in the field of sexual misconduct and abuse prevention for over a decade. She built her career on creating safe spaces and facilitating change in workplaces...

  4. Unpacking Ruth Bader Ginsburg

    In this episode of Unpacking, Rachel Wainer Apter joins us for a conversation about her personal relationship with Ruth Bader Ginsburg, which began when she served as a law clerk on the Supreme Court for Justice Ginsburg. Rachel's full bio can be found below. To donate or sponsor an episode…

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  5. Unpacking Wellness

    In this episode our guest is Tziporah Gelman, founder of an all female fitness boutique studio Frumba Chicago, in Skokie, Illinois. Her dream is to inspire women to love themselves and empower them through her workouts. Her message is one of self love and self care. To donate or sponsor an…

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  6. Unpacking Women's Education

    In this episode our guest is Dr. Leslie Ginsparg Klein, the Academic Dean of Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary and author of the children’s book "Sarah Builds a School”. She received her Ph.D. from New York University, where she researched the history of Orthodox girls’ education in America and...

  7. Unpacking Expectations

    Join us for an interview with Dr. Rivka Press Schwartz in which we unpack expectations of women in the Orthodox Jewish community. To donate or sponsor an episode, please go to darcheinoam.com/donate and select "Unpacking Podcast." Dr. Rivka Press Schwartz has spent more than 15 years in the field...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Unpacking is a podcast series that delves into issues facing the Orthodox Jewish community.

HOSTED BY

Shira Donath

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Unpacking is a podcast series that delves into issues facing the Orthodox Jewish community.

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Unpacking has 7 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Unpacking is created and hosted by Shira Donath.
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