The Eden Center Podcast
1) L'Chaim: Are we Getting Drunk on Purim?
On Purim, we’re told to drink until we “can’t tell the difference” between cursed is Haman and blessed is Mordechai—but are we in fact obligated to do so? Does this apply to everybody? What about wome...Show More
2) Tishrei 5785: Pregnant with Possibility
As we approach the new year (5785) Karen discusses the ideas of hope and rebirth, using the analogy of birth to think through themes at this time in the calendar. She then interviews Dr. Shira Fishman...Show More
3) Elul: Ani L'dodi - Even after 50
In the 3rd installment of our menopause series, Karen interviews sex therapist Talli Rosenbaum. They discuss the changing nature of intimacy and sexuality as individuals age. Talli raises various fact...Show More
4) Av: Journeys in Jewish History and in Women's Lives
5) New Weight Loss Medicines: Miracle Drugs or Health & Halakhic Hazards?
In this episode of Medical Matters, Chana Even-chen and Dr. Sharon Grossman discuss the relevance of weight loss medicines and related health considerations in the context of the country being at war,...Show More
6) Tamuz: Transitions and Transformations (Menopause series)
For chodesh Tamuz and in honor of the launch of the new Eden Center menopause booklet 'Immersed in Menopause', Karen shares Torah thoughts on transitions and transforming challenges into opportunities...Show More
7) Sivan: Love Is in the Air
In this episode Karen talks with Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash about her forthcoming book, Uncovered: Women's Roles, Mitzvot, and Sexuality in Jewish Law (Urim Publications), which relates to things...Show More
8) Iyar: Holding Space for the Loss of Miscarriage
Iyar is the month when we celebrate the birth of modern-day Israel. And yet, we recognize the need to hold space for those who have experienced personal loss. Guest host, Dr. Naomi Marmon Grumet, The ...Show More
9) Nissan: Telling the Story of Hope
For Chodesh Nissan, Karen talks Torah and wellbeing with Dr. Yael Ziegler, Rosh Beit Midrash and Academic Director of Matan. Based on the story of the birth of Moshe and the Jewish nation, they explor...Show More
10) Adar Bet: Megillat Esther’s Message for this Moment
Karen and her guest Rachel Sharansky Danziger discuss the resonance of Megillat Esther for Israel and the Jewish world today. They look to Esther and Rachel's parents Avital and Natan Sharansky for in...Show More