Dear Yoetzet

Lisa Septimus
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Complex people deserve multi-faceted answers. In each episode of Dear Yoetzet, Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus and her expert guests address a complicated question in the areas of women's reproductive health and halacha. They approach it from halachic, social, psychological, medical and spiritual perspectives, in order to provide answers that are deeply rooted in Jewish law, grounded in medical knowledge, and sensitive to the specific needs of the individual asking the question.

  1. 11/24/2025

    (1) Struggling with Negiah While Dating

    In this episode, @dearyoetzet Lisa Septimus speaks with MGC co-director and fellow Yoetzet Halacha, Karen Hochhauser, who brings years of experience mentoring young couples throughout the dating stage. Together, they explore how to support couples navigating the challenges of keeping the halachot of negiah, and the shame, confusion, guilt, or denial that can arise along the way.   To reach Karen-- karen@afnishmat.org

    57 min

  2. 10/19/2025

    (11) In Conversation with Rabbanit Chana Henkin

    In this special episode, @dearyoetzet Lisa Septimus interviews Rabbanit Chana Henkin, Founder and Chancellor of Nishmat. Together, they go behind the scenes to explore Rabbanit Henkin's remarkable vision and her journey alongside her ezer k'negdo, Rav Yehuda Henkin zt"l, bringing this vision to reality and leaving an indelible impact on Klal Yisrael.   To order Rav Henkin's book Responsa on Contemporary Women's Issues (referenced in the episode) go to https://ktav.com/products/responsa-on-contemporary-jewish-women-s-issues-1?_pos=2&_sid=cadc118a3&_ss=r or https://a.co/d/bov7hh6

    1h 5m

  3. 08/21/2025

    (10) Love, Loss, and New Beginnings: Halacha and the Journey to a Second Marriage

    In this episode, Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus speaks with Malkie Gordon Hirsch Magence about her personal journey through the sudden loss of her first husband and her subsequent second marriage. Together, they explore the unique challenges and halachic questions surrounding second marriages and weddings, as well as the emotional realities for both the couple and their children. With honesty and sensitivity, Malkie reflects on grief, resilience, and the complexity of creating a new chapter while honoring the past. This conversation offers halachic insight, emotional wisdom, and a message of hope for anyone navigating life after loss. Please note that the halachot described in this episode apply when both husband and wife have been previously married.

    52 min

  4. 07/27/2025

    (9) Perfectionism, Anxiety, OCD and Mikveh

    In this episode Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus interviews Dr. Regine Galanti, clinical psychologist and founder of LI Behavioral Psychology. They discuss women who experience anxiety or OCD around Niddah observance and mikveh preparation and how it can be best addressed in therapy and with halachic guidance.

    34 min

  5. 05/04/2025

    (8) Two Ships Passing in the Night: When Spouses Drift Apart

    In this episode, Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus interviews renowned clinical and sex therapist Dr. Shy Krug. Together they address how couples can navigate rebuilding their relationship when they feel they have drifted apart and are leading parallel lives without much connection.

    52 min

  6. 02/17/2025

    (7) I Feel Like I've Exhausted All the Birth Control Options

    In this episode, Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus interviews her own teacher, Nishmat Miriam Glaubach Center Senior Lecturer, Rabbi Gedalyah Berger. Together they discuss different halachic issues with different types of birth control as well as how to approach a situation in which you feel like you've exhausted all the options.

    55 min

  7. 01/26/2025

    (6) Mikveh After Pregnancy Loss

    In this episode, Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus and guest Dr. Aimee Baron discuss the challenges of pregnancy loss, including how that impacts going to the Mikveh. In their conversation, they emphasize that if you are experiencing this, you are not alone and they share some tips for approaching this challenge.

    39 min

  8. 01/05/2025

    (5) Maintaining Intimacy while Juggling Life's Responsibilities

    In this episode Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus and Shoshannah Olshin discuss what we can do to keep the spark alive in our marriages and intimate lives when we feel pulled in many directions including raising children, careers, and household responsibilities.

    39 min
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Complex people deserve multi-faceted answers. In each episode of Dear Yoetzet, Yoetzet Halacha Lisa Septimus and her expert guests address a complicated question in the areas of women's reproductive health and halacha. They approach it from halachic, social, psychological, medical and spiritual perspectives, in order to provide answers that are deeply rooted in Jewish law, grounded in medical knowledge, and sensitive to the specific needs of the individual asking the question.

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  • Creator
    Lisa Septimus
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    ©2023
  • Show Website
    Dear Yoetzet

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