Sometimes the halachot regarding beginning a sexual relationship might feel difficult emotionally. How do we work to enable the halachot to work in tandem with how a particular couple feels as they begin their sexual relationship? How do we handle situations where things feel at odds? In this episode, Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus interviews therapist… Read More
What happens if you discover the guy you are dating has watched, or currently watches, pornography? Are there red flags- when can it be worked on, and are there times where you might need to break it off? In this episode of Dear Yoetzet, Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus interviews Dr. Binyamin Tepfer on this challenging… Read More
Register for these fascinating evenings with Yoatzot Halacha in Efrat this Autumn. **Please note: after clicking “OK” on the registration form, you will be taken to the secure payment page. Read More
In this episode Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus interviews Yoetzet Halacha Yaffa Setton. Together they explore the possibilities of how to handle mikveh on Seder night from a halachic perspective and share some practical advice as well. Read More
Nishmat’s Yoatzot Halacha are proud to partner in Yesh Tikva’s Annual Infertility Awareness Shabbat. Many Yoatzot Halacha around Israel, the United States and Canada will be giving related shiurim in their respective communities. Read More
Peri-menopause and menopause can be confusing stages of the life cycle, and they don’t always get too much airtime or attention. In this episode of Dear Yoetzet, in which Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus interviews menopause expert Dr. Avigayil Rapp, you will certainly learn something new about menopause and about how Taharat Hamishpacha observance interplays with… Read More
On March 5th, the 13th cohort of Yoatzot Halacha graduated from the Keren Ariel program at Nishmat.These ten women invested two and half years to intensive study of halacha, along with the medical and mental health components that are so critical to know when answering Taharat Hamishpacha questions.Their joining the ranks brings the total number… Read More
In traditional Kallah classes, it is often emphasized that bathing is a crucial part of preparing for the Mikveh. However, certain situations, such as the unavailability of a bath or external circumstances like the Covid pandemic and specific conditions in Israel, can make bathing at the Mikveh challenging or unsafe. These scenarios raise important questions… Read More
We know that while right now, we as a nation are very focused on the war in Israel, individuals and couples are still experiencing normal struggles of life, sometimes even exacerbated by the current situation. In that light, we share this episode, in which Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus interviews Rabbi Yosef Blau, discussing some very… Read More
Every day, we are praying for the release of our captives and the safety of the IDF.In addition to the myriad acts of chesed we are performing and the meaningful initiatives in their merit, we invite you to join Nishmat in a 24 hour day of Torah learning.While we fervently hope our captives will be free by then,… Read More
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