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Bracha Poliakoff

Orthodox Conundrum

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It’s fair to say that every Orthodox woman has her own unique relationship with tznius. There are many factors at play that determine the nature of her relationship: education, upbringing, societal and familial influences, peer dynamics, and religious background, amongst others. Whether tznius is your favorite mitzvah or your biggest struggle, it’s valuable to bring tznius into our conversations as individuals and communities, and perhaps, change the conversation we’ve been having all along. In this DMC, we discuss how the new book Reclaiming Dignity has been the topic of many conversations in various communities since it was released last month. We have the opportunity to sit down with Bracha Poliakoff, the editor of the anthology section of the book, and have our own deep meaningful conversation on this crucial topic. On this episode, we discuss:  Bracha’s relationship with tznius growing up  Her dream in creating this book and how it evolved into the final product  The intention behind the unique structure of the book   The range of feelings and experiences frum women have about tznius  Improvements in tznius education, and areas still needing work  “PTSD” - post-traumatic tznius disorder   We’d love to hear from you. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and you can email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. https://mosaicapress.com/product/reclaiming-dignity/ 20% off for DMC listeners! Use coupon code DMC20 Gila Manolson’s Outside/Inside http://gilamanolson.com/books-outside_inside.php Penimi Tznius Curriculum https://www.penimi.org/tznius-programs Our DMC with Jamie Geller  https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/26pmIPUwbAb To advertise on DMC: Contact Jewish Content Network https://jewishcontentnetwork.com/ 1-845-287-0404 Contact: Chayale Kaufman DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance https://www.townappliance.com/ 1-866-309-8119 https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us DMC EPISODE 37 SPONSOR: Mesikus Hatorah MesikusHatorah.org  732.272.0771 ext 3  retzifus@mesikushatorah.org 

It’s fair to say that every Orthodox woman has her own unique relationship with tznius. There are many factors at play that determine the nature of her relationship: education, upbringing, societal and familial influences, peer dynamics, and religious background, amongst others. Whether tznius is your favorite mitzvah or your biggest struggle, it’s valuable to bring tznius into our conversations as individuals and communities, and perhaps, change the conversation we’ve been having all along. In this DMC, we discuss how the new book Reclaiming Dignity has been the topic of many conversations in various communities since it was released last month. We have the opportunity to sit down with Bracha Poliakoff, the editor of the anthology section of the book, and have our own deep meaningful conversation on this crucial topic. On this episode, we discuss: <ul> <li>Bracha’s relationship with tznius growing up </li> <li>Her dream in creating this book and how it evolved into the final product </li> <li>The intention behind the unique structure of the book  </li> <li>The range of feelings and experiences frum women have about tznius </li> <li>Improvements in tznius education, and areas still needing work </li> <li>“PTSD” - post-traumatic tznius disorder </li> </ul> We’d love to hear from you. You can find Deep Meaningful Conversations on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and you can email us at dmcthepodcast@gmail.com. <a href="https://mosaicapress.com/product/reclaiming-dignity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mosaicapress.com/product/reclaiming-dignity/</a> 20% off for DMC listeners! Use coupon code DMC20 Gila Manolson’s Outside/Inside <a href="http://gilamanolson.com/books-outside_inside.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://gilamanolson.com/books-outside_inside.php</a> Penimi Tznius Curriculum <a href="https://www.penimi.org/tznius-programs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.penimi.org/tznius-programs</a> Our DMC with Jamie Geller <a href="https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/26pmIPUwbAb" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/26pmIPUwbAb</a> To advertise on DMC: Contact Jewish Content Network <a href="https://jewishcontentnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jewishcontentnetwork.com/</a> 1-845-287-0404 Contact: Chayale Kaufman DMC YEARLY SPONSOR: Town Appliance <a href="https://www.townappliance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.townappliance.com/</a> 1-866-309-8119 <a href="https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.townappliance.com/pages/contact-us</a> DMC EPISODE 37 SPONSOR: Mesikus Hatorah <a href="http://MesikusHatorah.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MesikusHatorah.org</a> 732.272.0771 ext 3  retzifus@mesikushatorah.org

Reclaiming Dignity with Bracha Poliakoff

Anthony Manning

Tzniut is triggering. That became clear when the Orthodox Conundrum Podcast released episode 145 entitled, “The Challenges of Teaching Tzniut &amp; the Challenges of Being Tzanua, with Shayna Goldberg.” That episode, in which Scott asked Shayna to focus on issues related to tzniut (modesty) and clothing, addressed some of the most pressing concerns, and the conversation generated quite a bit of discussion. Today’s conversation is again about tzniut, this time about tzniut as a whole, and from the perspectives of Bracha Poliakoff and Rabbi Anthony Manning, the authors of a very well-received new book entitled, Reclaiming Dignity: A Guide to Tzniut for Men and Women.  In this wide-ranging discussion, Scott spoke with his guests about some of the same issues discussed in the earlier podcast as well as some that are quite different. Among the topics are how to define tzniut, what has gone wrong in education for tzniut that so many people are turned off by the very word and the trauma some experience when it comes to tzniut, how to legitimize different approaches, the problem of weaponizing modesty in order to delegitimize others, how much of tzniut is subjective, the confusing of the terms tzniut and erva and the consequent problems, whether obsessing about modesty leads to oversexualization of women, the judgmentalism that seems to be part and parcel of typical thinking about tzniut, and much more. Please listen to and share this podcast, and let us know what you think on the Orthodox Conundrum Discussion Group on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/432020081498108). Thanks to all of our Patreon subscribers, who have access to bonus JCH podcasts, merch, and more - we appreciate your help, and hope you really enjoy the extras! Visit the JCH Patreon site at https://www.patreon.com/jewishcoffeehouse. Check out https://jewishcoffeehouse.com/ for the Orthodox Conundrum and other great podcasts, and remember to subscribe to them on your favorite podcast provider. Also visit https://www.jchpodcasts.com/ to learn all about creating your own podcast. Music: "Happy Rock" by bensound.com

Tzniut is triggering. That became clear when the Orthodox Conundrum Podcast released episode 145 entitled, “The Challenges of Teaching Tzniut &amp; the Challenges of Being Tzanua, with Shayna Goldberg.” That episode, in which Scott asked Shayna to focus on issues related to tzniut (modesty) and clothing, addressed some of the most pressing concerns, and the conversation generated quite a bit of discussion. Today’s conversation is again about tzniut, this time about tzniut as a whole, and from the perspectives of Bracha Poliakoff and Rabbi Anthony Manning, the authors of a very well-received new book entitled, Reclaiming Dignity: A Guide to Tzniut for Men and Women.  In this wide-ranging discussion, Scott spoke with his guests about some of the same issues discussed in the earlier podcast as well as some that are quite different. Among the topics are how to define tzniut, what has gone wrong in education for tzniut that so many people are turned off by the very word and the trauma some experience when it comes to tzniut, how to legitimize different approaches, the problem of weaponizing modesty in order to delegitimize others, how much of tzniut is subjective, the confusing of the terms tzniut and erva and the consequent problems, whether obsessing about modesty leads to oversexualization of women, the judgmentalism that seems to be part and parcel of typical thinking about tzniut, and much more. Please listen to and share this podcast, and let us know what you think on the Orthodox Conundrum Discussion Group on Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/432020081498108" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/432020081498108</a>). Thanks to all of our Patreon subscribers, who have access to bonus JCH podcasts, merch, and more - we appreciate your help, and hope you really enjoy the extras! Visit the JCH Patreon site at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jewishcoffeehouse" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/jewishcoffeehouse</a>. Check out <a href="https://jewishcoffeehouse.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://jewishcoffeehouse.com/</a> for the Orthodox Conundrum and other great podcasts, and remember to subscribe to them on your favorite podcast provider. Also visit <a href="https://www.jchpodcasts.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jchpodcasts.com/</a> to learn all about creating your own podcast. Music: "Happy Rock" by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a>

A Person is a Subject, not an Object: New Traditional Perspectives on Tzniut, with Bracha Poliakoff and Rabbi Anthony Manning (159)

00:00 - Intro17:02 - Interview1:11:59 - OutroRabbi Anthony Manning gained his master’s degree in jurisprudence from Oxford University and worked as a corporate lawyer in London for ten years. He learned at Yeshivat Etz Chaim in London, Yeshivat Hamivtar in Efrat, Ateres Yisrael in Bayit Vegan, and at the Jerusalem Kollel of Rav Yitzchak Berkovits. He has semichah, Yoreh Yoreh, from Rav Berkovits, semichot from Rav Zalman Nechemia Goldberg, and is a member of the Rabbinical Council of America.Bracha Poliakoff, LCSW- C, is a licensed clinical social worker, speaker, and writer. She currently serves as the founder and director of continuing education at Bright Ideas Continuing Education, which provides high quality continuing education programs for mental health professionals in the United States and Canada. She has also taught Torah to both high schoolers and adults in a variety of settings.With hashkafic and halachic explorations that untangle the threads of mitzvah, middah, halachah, and cultural practice, Reclaiming Dignity highlights the universal relevance of tzniut to both men and women, evoking a sense of empowerment and pride in this significant Jewish value.In Part I, a diverse anthology of twenty-six essays by leading educators and influencers presents honest and personal perspectives on this sensitive topic.In Part II, a comprehensive, source-based explanation of the halachot will transform the way we understand and learn about tzniut, helping you relate to this challenging mitzvah in a nuanced and positive fashion.Find more at https://mosaicapress.com/product/reclaiming-dignity/.Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Rabbi, Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS).Rabbi Philip Moskowitz: Associate Rabbi, BRS.Rabbi Josh Broide: Outreach Rabbi, BRS.

00:00 - Intro 17:02 - Interview 1:11:59 - OutroRabbi Anthony Manning gained his master’s degree in jurisprudence from Oxford University and worked as a corporate lawyer in London for ten years. He learned at Yeshivat Etz Chaim in London, Yeshivat Hamivtar in Efrat, Ateres Yisrael in Bayit Vegan, and at the Jerusalem Kollel of Rav Yitzchak Berkovits. He has semichah, Yoreh Yoreh, from Rav Berkovits, semichot from Rav Zalman Nechemia Goldberg, and is a member of the Rabbinical Council of America.Bracha Poliakoff, LCSW- C, is a licensed clinical social worker, speaker, and writer. She currently serves as the founder and director of continuing education at Bright Ideas Continuing Education, which provides high quality continuing education programs for mental health professionals in the United States and Canada. She has also taught Torah to both high schoolers and adults in a variety of settings.With hashkafic and halachic explorations that untangle the threads of mitzvah, middah, halachah, and cultural practice, Reclaiming Dignity highlights the universal relevance of tzniut to both men and women, evoking a sense of empowerment and pride in this significant Jewish value.In Part I, a diverse anthology of twenty-six essays by leading educators and influencers presents honest and personal perspectives on this sensitive topic.In Part II, a comprehensive, source-based explanation of the halachot will transform the way we understand and learn about tzniut, helping you relate to this challenging mitzvah in a nuanced and positive fashion.Find more at <a href="https://mosaicapress.com/product/reclaiming-dignity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mosaicapress.com/product/reclaiming-dignity/</a>.Rabbi Efrem Goldberg: Rabbi, Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS). Rabbi Philip Moskowitz: Associate Rabbi, BRS. Rabbi Josh Broide: Outreach Rabbi, BRS.