In this pre-Purim episode, Zisi Zirkind explores the symbolism of Esther's name and character through the lens of various midrashim and Chassidic sources.

Listen in to a fascinating discussion about the theme of concealment that characterizes Purim and the unique power of the G-d's hidden presence that exists within darkness and the hidden love of the Jewish people that emerges in when we are in exile.

Part 5 of Pru Urvu: Torah Perspectives on Women’s Fertility In this bonus episode, Miri Birk, a student of last year’s Pru Urvu course, shares some of her reflections on the concepts explored in the course and how they can shape our approach to parenting. In this candid conversation, Hadassah and Miri talk about the real challenges of motherhood and what it looks like to adopt the Torah value of having a family while keeping in mind the realities of our human experience.

Part 4 of Pru Urvu: Torah Perspectives on Women’s Fertility

In this conversation with Aimee Baron from ‘I was supposed to have a baby’, Hadassah explores the topic of pregnancy and infant loss.

She introduces some fascinating Torah sources that discuss the identity of the soul of a miscarried fetus, its value and its purpose. She also discusses the inherent value Torah places on embarking on the journey towards motherhood, regardless of the outcome.

Join the course on Pru Ur'vu here to learn the sources.

What’s the story behind Yehudis, the fearless woman who played a key role in the Chanukah miracle? Join Hadassah Shemtov as she delves into Yehudis’s remarkable bravery, the halachic implications of her story on women’s connection to the mitzvah of Menorah, and Chanukah minhagim. Discover a mystical perspective on why women take center stage in the salvation stories of Purim and Chanukah. Follow along in the sources with our free Chanukah booklet here.

Part 3 of Pru Urvu: Torah Perspectives on Women’s Fertility

This episode explores some of the practical concerns that come up with raising a large family and how to navigate them.

We discuss questions like:

• Where do we draw the line between hishtadlus and bitachon when it comes to concerns about finances or chinuch?
• What role does mental health play in halachic decisions about preventing pregnancy?
• What are some general halachic issues that comes up with the use of contraceptives?

Sign up for the Pru U'rvu course here.

Listen to the mikvah.org series on this topic: 'Building a Family.'

Part 2 of Pru Urvu: Torah Perspectives on Women’s Fertility

In this episode, Yitty Gniwisch explores the question of why women are exempt from Pru Urvu from a mystical perspective and redefines the unique role a woman plays in influencing her family and the world.

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Part 1 of Pru Urvu: Torah Perspectives on Women’s Fertility

In this first episode of our Pru Urvu podcast series, Ita Broh lays out the foundational sources behind the mitzvah Pru Urvu and how it relates to women. She explores:

• What are the sources in the Torah for the mitzvah of having children? What are the specific guidelines for the mitzvah?
• What reasons are given for the mitzvah and why is it considered such an important value in Yiddishkeit?
• Are women obligated in this mitzvah? Why or why not?
• Is their role in the fulfillment of the mitzvah different from men and if so, how?

This episode lays the groundwork for the discussion in all future episodes in this series.

Welcome to our new podcast series, where we'll explore everything you ever wanted to know about hair covering. We approach the topic from a new angle, giving you the inside scoop on how the halachos of Kisui Rosh developed, following the chain from the original sources in the Torah, through the texts of the Mishna, Gemara, Rishonim and Acharonim.

In this introductory episode, we introduce Menucha Schwartz, our guest for this series and the genius behind the original Kisui Rosh course we launched three years ago. She talks about the process of researching and writing on this topic, we give an outline for the upcoming episodes and we talk about what we hope you, our audience, can gain from listening.

If you liked this series and want to take your learning to the next level by diving into the original sources for yourself, register for our upcoming course starting end of October: batshevalearningcenter.com/courses

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