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Trauma Informed Sex and Couple's Therapy
Author: Talli Yehuda Rosenbaum
2022-03-18 06:00:27
In his seminal book “The Body Keeps the Score,” trauma expert Dr. Bessel van der Kolk states “the ability to feel relaxed in one’s body requires the emotional experience of safety.” The emotional experience of safety and the embodied experience of relaxation are also critical to experiencing attachment and connection. Humans long for intimacy and are wired to connect. Most individuals desire to experien …
Episode 28: Tzniut: Modesty, Female Masturbation and the Media
Author: Talli Yehuda Rosenbaum
2020-12-24 14:23:29
Orthodox girls and women are traditionally taught to dress modestly in order to avoid attracting the male gaze and to keep men from sinful thoughts or behaviours. These messages, according to Rabanit Oriya Mevorach, an educator and doctoral student of Gender and Philosophy, objectify and sexualise women and girls, and are actually influenced by Western society’s sexuality discourse. Moreover, the effect of these messages present men as sexu …
Episode 24: When men have difficulty with sexual functioning
Author: Talli Yehuda Rosenbaum
2020-08-06 12:20:37
The Netflix series “Unorthodox” inspired two Intimate Judaism ZOOM panels on female and male sexuality respectively. Our panel on male sexuality included discussion of the expectations on observant men to live up to contemporary societal definitions of masculinity. Men are expected to exercise full restraint over forbidden thoughts and actions, yet be obligated to perform sexually with one’s wife. This may contribute to feelings …
Episode 10: When Taharat Hamishpacha Strains The Marriage
Author: Talli Yehuda Rosenbaum
2019-02-14 11:41:27
Many people are taught that following Taharat HaMishpacha – the laws of family purity – keeps a marriage fresh, and adds passion to a couple’s sexual relationship. Often, this is true, but many times, it’s not. Some couples find that Taharat HaMishpacha adds a tremendous strain to their relationship. Are there solutions within Halacha? What should a couple in this situation do? Talli Rosenbaum and Rabbi Scott Kahn speak wi …
Bonus Episode: Whose Business is My Unorthodox Life Anyways?
Author: Talli Yehuda Rosenbaum
2021-07-27 08:03:09
The Netflix reality show, My Unorthodox Life, has been the talk of much of the Orthodox world since it was released less than two weeks ago. It tells the story of Julia Haart, who first developed a shoe line, and quickly rose in the world of fashion. She now is the the CEO and co-owner of Elite World Group, the world’s largest modeling network. As most of you probably know, the reason that her story is different from others is that Julia wa …
Episode 59: Will I Marry the Wrong Person?
Author: Talli Yehuda Rosenbaum
2024-12-18 02:21:37
Will I Marry the Right Person? Exploring the Big Question Marriage is one of life’s most significant commitments, yet it often comes with uncertainty. In the latest episode of Intimate Judaism, hosts Talli Rosenbaum and Rabbi Scott Kahn tackle this profound and relatable question: Will I marry the right person? As they point out, there are no guarantees. Even with careful thought and preparation, the complexities of life and relationships …