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In this honest and deeply relatable conversation, Mrs. Gitty Rappoport shares her journey from feeling disconnected from Yiddishkeit to discovering that Torah is not just a history or a checklist, but the deepest expression of who we are. She shows how every part of our personality was given by Hashem for a purpose, and how the more we connect to our neshama, the more we become our truest selves. As we close out the season with our final video, we’d love to hear from you! Please email us your feedback, questions, or thoughts at [email protected]

In this powerful conversation, Mrs. Shterna Ginsberg reframes anxiety as an opportunity to reconnect with the truth of who we are. With warmth and clarity, she teaches us how to notice the anxious voice, stop bullying ourselves, and access the steady, loving strength of the neshama within.

The hardest moments are often the ones that build us most.In this special video episode, Charlene Aminoff opens up about the pain of being bullied as a child, the challenges that transformed her life, and the Emunah that helped her turn darkness into purpose. Through deeply personal stories about bullying, infertility, loss, motherhood, and Emunah, this conversation explores how kindness can heal, how pain can build us, and why choosing light, even in dark moments, changes everything.------------------------Bird’s Eye ViewWith Sara Blau & Faigy BlumsteinBird’s Eye View is a podcast for teen girls who want real answers to real questions — in your language.Each episode, we take relatable life situations and explore them through a Torah lens — the bird’s-eye perspective that helps you rise above the noise and see the bigger picture.Because Torah isn’t just something you learn in school. It’s your inheritance. Your strength. Your confidence. Your guide through friendships, anxiety, challenges, and growth.Own your Yiddishkeit. Live it.Real conversations. Real life. Real perspective.We want to hear from you!For feedback, suggestions, or follow-up questions, please email [email protected] to Bird’s Eye View. ✨

In this episode, journalist and speaker Sivan Rahav-Meir shares her journey from becoming frum as a teenager to rising as one of the Jewish world’s most influential voices. She reflects on why this generation is searching for something deeper, more meaningful, and more real. Through powerful stories and honest insight, this conversation reminds us that Torah isn’t just part of our past, it’s the foundation of our future.

Sometimes the pressure to have everything figured out is exactly what keeps us stuck. In this episode, Goldy Guttman shares her journey from special education to leading Kosher.com, and the Emunah that guided her through every unexpected turn. Through honest conversation and relatable stories, this episode explores what it means to let go of control, trust the process, and discover that Hashem is with you in every step of the journey.

Feeling stuck is often where real growth begins.In this episode, Rebbetzin Esti Hamilton opens up about the inner world of teenage girls, from awkward moments and self-doubt to the quiet work of becoming who you’re meant to be.Through honest perspective and practical insight, this conversation redefines struggle as part of the journey, and shows how small shifts in mindset can lead to a deeper, more meaningful connection with yourself and with Hashem.

Real connection starts with simply noticing another person. In this episode, Maya Namdar shares how her daughter’s ability to truly see others left a lasting impact on everyone around her. Through powerful stories and lived experience, this conversation reframes what it means to care, to include, and to show up for the people in your life.

What does it look like to actually live with awareness of Hashem, not just believe in it? In this episode, Rebbetzin Weinberg explores a powerful idea from Chassidus: that nothing in our lives is random, and even the most ordinary moments are filled with meaning, purpose, and connection. Through stories and real-life insight, she challenges us to notice the hidden “miracles” we’ve stopped seeing, and to experience Yiddishkeit as something alive, personal, and deeply real.

What does it really mean to have a real relationship with Hashem through tefillah? In this episode, Mrs. Faigy Zelcer, founder and director of Penimi, shares a deeply honest approach to tefillah, exploring the natural ups and downs, from feeling connected to feeling completely numb. She challenges common misconceptions and reframes tefillah as a dynamic, human experience rooted in relationship, not perfection.

What does it really mean to be a powerful woman? In this episode, Rochi Pinson shares how challah, food, and Shabbos reveal a deeper kind of feminine power rooted in presence, nourishment, and purpose. She also speaks about priorities and how real clarity comes from choosing what matters most. This conversation challenges the idea of “doing it all” and offers a more meaningful path forward.

What if tznius wasn’t about restriction, but about clarity, dignity, and discretion? Torah educator, international speaker, mindset coach, and founder of the Truth or Dare Movement, Yaffa Palti shares a powerful Torah perspective on identity, boundaries, and self-respect, offering a refreshing way to think about tznius and what it means to shine from the inside out.

In this thoughtful episode, we sit down with educator Suri Weingot to explore the Torah perspective on one of the most universal experiences of growing up: struggle. Through powerful stories and Torah insights, Suri reframes inner battles not as failures, but as opportunities to grow and choose the right path. This conversation offers a refreshing perspective on why struggle itself can be one of the most meaningful parts of becoming who we’re meant to be.

In this episode, we sat down with Sara Rivkah Kohn, founder of Links Family Services, to talk about real leadership. She was just a girl in a tiny elementary school class of nine where everyone ended up with multiple jobs. Yearbook, G.O., choir, whatever needed doing. And it turns out those early experiences of figuring things out, making mistakes, and learning from people further along shaped everything that came after. We talk about the tension of being confident enough to lead while staying humble enough to listen. About choosing between two good things when you can't do both. About why she refuses to write "go-to guides" for grief because every person needs something different. And how studying Navi as an adult completely changed her understanding of what it actually means to protect the people you're responsible for. This conversation is about growth, hard choices, and becoming the kind of leader you'd actually want to follow. Not because you have it all figured out, but because you're willing to keep learning.

Slovie Jungreis-Wolff, acclaimed author, lecturer, and daughter of Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis, shares a powerful Torah perspective on building authentic self-esteem in a world obsessed with external validation. In this conversation, she reveals why real identity comes not from what we wear or own, but from discovering our unique "spiritual fingerprint"—the singular gift each person brings to the world. She shares the counterintuitive truth that self-worth grows when we shift focus from ourselves to making others' eyes shine. Through personal stories, timeless Torah insights, and the legacy of her mother, this episode is a reminder that your light is not accidental. It is intentional. And the world is waiting for you to use it.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with singer and songwriter Shaindy Plotzker for a conversation that goes way beyond music. Shaindy shares about the home she grew up in, the values that shaped her, and the message she’s passionate about spreading: you will never regret being kind. From school social dynamics, to what it really means to give, to unforgettable moments she’s experienced in hospitals and community events, this episode is packed with inspiration, real stories, and practical takeaways for anyone trying to live with more purpose.