Anything But Traditional Tamar Ben Tzvi

Reena Bloom is an audiologist and mom of 3, who is lives in New Jersey with her husband Jason. Reena is a cancer survivor and survived a rare type of sarcoma in the uterus. Unfortunately, to survive, Reena had to have a hysterectomy. This led to Reena and Jason finding a new way to bring their children into the world.
Today, Reena is very passionate about spreading awareness about her experience with surrogacy.
In this episode, Reena dives deep into this subject and shares how they found her surrogates, how they navigated the halachic challenges, the emotional toll of it all, and more.
If you've ever wanted to know more about surrogacy, especially in the Orthodox Jewish world, this episode is for you.
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In today's episode, we hear from Dov Carpe.
Today, Dov works in hi-tech and lives in Ramat Beit Shemesh, Israel with his five children, but Dov never thought life would be this way.
Growing up, all Dov wanted to do was be a rockstar.
But one fateful day, his life was forever changed as he had a near-death giving him a new chance at life.
Hear his story, his insights, and how his life was forever changed in this episode.
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In today's episode, we hear from Shlomo Lipman AKA the 'singing chayal,' a name that has been coined for him since October 2023 when videos of him singing in uniform went viral.
Here, Shlomo opens up about his experiences, from making aliyah to Israel with his family, to having his father become a member of the Israeli Knesset.
He shares his many passions of Torah, baseball, and learning, and how he balances it all while also being a husband and father.
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The agunah crisis poses a significant challenge within Orthodox Judaism, and Adina Sash, also known as FlatbushGirl, has taken it upon herself to combat it with unwavering determination.
In this episode of Anything But Traditional, we delve into Adina's relentless advocacy against the agunah crisis, her broader efforts to secure representation for women within Orthodox Judaism, her upbringing, her fertility journey, and the development of her influential personality and Instagram persona.
Tune in to this impactful episode and consider how you can stand in solidarity with your fellow Jewish sisters today.
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In this enlightening episode of Anything But Traditional, Hollywood Producer and Animator Saul Blinkoff invites us into the intricacies of his and his family's lives, shedding light on the harmonious integration of religious practices within the bustling entertainment industry.
Listen as Saul recounts his journey, working with prestigious clients such as DISNEY, DREAMWORKS, and NETFLIX, offering a unique perspective on navigating the entertainment industry while staying true to his Jewish values.
To hear more from Saul, listen to his podcast Life of Awesome, check out his website, or even invite him to speak in your community!
Thank you Saul for coming on to this week's episode.
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Zahava Grodman (formerly Moskowitz) recently moved to Israel with her husband, whom she met at the age of 27 after 7 years in the dating-world.
She is a graduate of the Master's program at Azrieli and the Matan Bellows Eshkolot Institute for Tanakh and Jewish Studies in Israel.
Before making aliyah, Zahava taught Tanach for six years in New York. Today, she is currently teaching English at an Israeli girls' high school.
Alongside her passion for teaching, she is the founder of the Singled Out Podcast, where she engages in open discussions about the challenges of being single within the Jewish community and explores ways to make the most of this period.
Here, we delve into some of these various dating challenges, exploring the blessings found in the waiting game while yearning for a deep connection.
Our conversation touches on dating stigmas, the notion of being selective, and the valuable lessons Zahava gained from her dating experiences.
Tune in to this episode for insightful discussions. I'm confident you'll gain some valuable insights—I certainly did!
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