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Honest, spiritual conversations to unravel the essence of the human experience. Exploring Jewish & Chassidic wisdom, women's Torah, and the lived experience of Judaism. Hosted by Tonia Chazanow. Learn more about Human & Holy's work at humanandholy.com. 

Recent Episodes
  • When a Woman Finds Her Voice
    Jun 4, 2025 – 00:37:02
  • Shavuos: A Journey Inward or Beyond?
    May 28, 2025 – 00:22:03
  • The Torah Didn't Always Feel Like Mine | Lauren Nagel, Devora Pinson & Chana Arnold
    May 24, 2025 – 01:06:10
  • Q & A: Maturing in Our Judaism, Friendship, Motherhood and Spiritual Ruts
    May 21, 2025 – 00:28:35
  • Jewish Meditation: Breathing G-d into the Body | Zeesy Deren
    May 18, 2025 – 01:04:55
  • Lag Ba'Omer: A Glowing Generation
    May 14, 2025 – 00:25:33
  • When Doing the Right Thing is No Longer Enough | Bianca Benisti Kaffash
    May 11, 2025 – 00:52:48
  • G-d, Do Not Be Far From Me
    May 7, 2025 – 00:13:43
  • The Feminine Spirit: A Rising Force | Rivky Kaplan
    May 4, 2025 – 01:51:14
  • Tznius: A Way of Being
    Apr 30, 2025 – 00:29:50
  • Reclaiming Dignity | Bracha Poliakoff
    Apr 27, 2025 – 01:02:21
  • A Modeh Ani Meditation
    Apr 23, 2025 – 00:15:55
  • The Sacred Passage After Death | Elissa Felder
    Apr 21, 2025 – 01:01:25
  • Do We Dare to Hope?
    Apr 16, 2025 – 00:17:40
  • Cynicism, Wonder & Questions: The Four Sons as Four Identities Within
    Apr 9, 2025 – 00:12:41
  • I Am Here: A Personal Journey Through the Seder | Chani Lipovenko
    Apr 6, 2025 – 00:54:23
  • Who Are Our Spiritual Role Models? | Racheli Luftglass
    Mar 30, 2025 – 00:59:51
  • A Light Unto the Nations | Inbal Levin
    Mar 23, 2025 – 01:08:55
  • The Bedroom Is the Holy of Holies | Chanie Krasnianski
    Mar 16, 2025 – 01:28:29
  • Who Do We Give Our Power To?
    Mar 12, 2025 – 00:23:28
  • Walking Through the Doorway | Dr. Erica Brown
    Mar 9, 2025 – 00:51:01
  • Believe In Yourself as Much as G-d Does | Rachel Jacobs
    Mar 2, 2025 – 01:10:20
  • Live In a Way That Speaks for Itself | Dena Schusterman
    Feb 23, 2025 – 01:18:31
  • Singing With Purpose | Shaindy Plotzker
    Feb 16, 2025 – 01:38:49
  • Where Do Women Belong? | Laurie Novick
    Feb 9, 2025 – 01:37:57
  • Can Your Soul Override Who You Are? | Sara Blau
    Feb 2, 2025 – 01:28:14
  • Spiritual Chutzpah | Chaya Lester
    Jan 26, 2025 – 00:53:34
  • G-d Was My Lifeline | Shternie Rosenfeld
    Jan 19, 2025 – 01:08:31
  • I Am a Jew | Women's Open Mic Night
    Jan 12, 2025 – 00:51:12
  • Live In a State of Flow | Nechama Schusterman
    Jan 5, 2025 – 01:35:55
  • When We Lose the Hostages We Prayed For, Where Do Our Prayers Go? | Nechama Dina Hendel
    Dec 22, 2024 – 01:12:33
  • Finding My Own Path Within Judaism | Gitty Rappoport
    Dec 15, 2024 – 01:15:17
  • A Flicker of Faith with Malki Rodal
    Dec 8, 2024 – 01:09:11
  • Rivky Kaplan: Learning How to Be, the Diminishment of the Moon, and the Seasons of Womanhood
    Dec 1, 2024 – 01:08:27
  • Sacrifice or Desire? Rethinking the Foundation of Faith with Chana Silberstein
    Nov 17, 2024 – 01:04:01
  • Dialogue with the Divine with Shira Lankin Sheps
    Nov 10, 2024 – 00:56:02
  • The Depth of Simplicity with Chana Traxler
    Nov 3, 2024 – 01:01:10
  • When a Woman Doesn't Want to Speak to a Rabbi with Esther Piekarski
    Oct 27, 2024 – 01:19:14
  • The Sukkah's Embrace with Zisi Zirkind
    Oct 13, 2024 – 01:06:39
  • Q & A with Tzivie: Is Therapeutic Language Authentic to the Tanya?, Religious Guilt, Plant Medicine, and Healing the Root of our Struggles
    Oct 6, 2024 – 01:58:26
  • A Woman's Candle-Lighting Welcomes the New Year with Nechama Welton
    Sep 29, 2024 – 00:57:40
  • Teshuvah: Self-Construction or Self-Acceptance?
    Sep 22, 2024 – 00:19:33
  • The Spiritual Side of Money with Sarah Barash
    Sep 15, 2024 – 01:00:30
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    Sep 8, 2024 – 01:19:52
  • I Found Judaism at Fifteen with Ariella Goldman
    Sep 1, 2024 – 00:36:54
  • Learning How to Love with Menucha Schochet
    Aug 25, 2024 – 01:08:02
  • Why I’m No Longer Waiting for Moshiach
    Aug 18, 2024 – 00:27:29
  • What Is My Anchor? with Musia Baumgarten
    Aug 11, 2024 – 00:51:38
  • Moshiach Consciousness with Nechama Schusterman
    Aug 4, 2024 – 01:01:08
  • G-d's Timeline with Rochelle Fellig-Berzak
    Jul 28, 2024 – 00:55:57
Recent Reviews
  • 292837483
    Food for thought
    Always blows my mind how I leave an episode of Human And Holy with so much to Think about and small practical changes I can make to improve and deepen what is valuable in life .
  • EK2025
    Love the is podcast!
    Incredible podcast!!
  • AvitalSarah
    Thank you!!!
    Always inspiring, beautiful and real!
  • Chaya692
    Mindblown!!
    Oh wow!! The latest episode was so mindblowingly amazing!! Relatable and approachable. Loved it!!
  • Debg216
    love this podcast. One of my favorite.
    So deep so beautiful. Chabad women are crushing it❤️Tonia is so articulate and has extraordinary people who are so deep and spiritual- it brings so much meaning to my life.
  • Pod Friend 14
    A great podcast!
    Tonia does a great job taking a small piece of Tanya and making it practical and understandable through interviews and experiences. Thank you for the great podcast!
  • Rspiro
    So thankful!
    Best podcast ever. Thank you Tonia for creating this!!!
  • Bassie R
    Highlight of my week
    I wait all week to cook for shabbos while listening to the latest episode. It always leaves me feeling so uplifted and inspired!
  • Zahava GC
    Wonderful!
    I wait all week for the new episode! Each woman interviewed is more inspiring than the last. Truly a gem.
  • dlfeli
    Eye opening
    Such an eye opening way to look at chassidis. It really brings it down to earth.
  • Aggieland fan
    Aggie Aunt
    Nourishing and empowering ❤️
  • Yehudis D.
    This podcast fills my soul
    Thank you Tanya for leading this incredible podcast. Not only do you bring on powerful women who inspire but also touch heart and souls, but you also ask incredible questions, and facilitate fascinating discussions. I look forward to your podcasts each week!
  • shaniburdeinflo
    So inspiring but in a practical way !
    Love having this to fill my mind with such wisdom. Thanks for all the effort.
  • R M- Manhattan
    Masterfully done
    Each episode is a treasure . Such insight, great moderating, humility and honesty and wisdom. Such a gift to the world
  • SAH אין עוד מלבדו
    This has changed my life
    I want to thank you Tonia for all of your mindful and thought provoking episodes. I love opening up my podcasts and seeing when there is a new one available to listen to. Specifically, these Tefillah series has been a kiss from HaShem through you and your interviewees. Adi’s Halachic yet gentle approach to Tefillah inspired me in a very different way than any of my Fila learning has. I strive to have the bitachon and Emuna that Shana’s lives by. Her experience, vulnerability, and conviction touched me in a deep way. Last but not least, Tonia. I am blown away by your gift with words and vulnerability, l’shem shamayim. In an effort to be vulnerable as well, Davening from a siddur has been a challenge for me since I was young. I always wanted it to be “my thing,” but the discipline it took to do it felt so uncomfortable at the time. I am taking on Brachos and shemona esrei every morning (bli neder), for the Refuah sheleima of Shoshana Tovah bas Leah. I hope to meet you all very soon in person one day hopefully dancing together with Mashiach in Yerushalayim.
  • sing 1230
    Just what my soul was craving 🙌
    I am a mother of 4 and going through intense health struggles right now. I’ve been to rock bottom and I realized I need things to boost me up. This podcast always brings me comfort. It’s amazing how when I’m thinking of certain ideas and then come on to listen to the next episode here it’s talking about exactly what I was struggling with. I love how down to earth and real the conversations are yet they leave me with a deep spiritual high. This podcast makes me feel like I’m sitting with friends discussing amazing things but I don’t have to get dressed up or leave my house 🙃. I love this! so thank you for this podcast and I recommend it to everyone!!
  • estieez
    Deep and Meaningful Conversations
    Beautiful podcast. Such depth. Tania asks good questions and you can hear the compassion in her voice. Thank you for the meaningful listens.
  • doubledeckerburn
    The light,
    The depth, the connection that goes on right here is unmatchable. The way tonia listens to her speakers with such understanding and responds with such clarity is awe inspiring. Thank you for teaching me how to be a better a listener❤️
  • rbalpro
    Amazing
    What a great platform, I really feel Tanya add so much yet allows her speakers to shine so bright. Such wisdom I gain and so relatable and practical.
  • hinderss
    Excellent podcast!!!
    Listening transforms my day! Thank you! ♥️
  • ABCabc435
    Absolutely Love This Podcast
    This podcast lifts me up spiritually and emotionally! I look forward to it every week❤️
  • hindel10
    Hindel
    Tonia consistently interviews incredibly wise women who give us practical tools to be our best self.
  • Viner man
    The Spirituality We Need
    For so long, I have been drawn solely to secular podcasts and mediums that discuss spirituality because the tongues of those committed to Torah have so often been lacking. This podcast, however, shattered that. Tania speaks the language of soul, and her guests bring light to all her listeners.
  • lsndjdndndj
    Absolutely special
    I’m in awe every time I listen to an episode! How do u find the right person to talk about each topic!? Hatzlocha in all you do!
  • smrlevine
    A gem! Full of rich chassidus and Jewish femininity.
    I look forward to hearing this podcast every Sunday! It’s the perfect combination of lofty ideas in Chassidus that are brought down to the level of practicality. Each woman who speaks is clearly filled with a deep understanding of Torah and a grounded sense of self. It truly empowers me as a Jewish woman. Thank you for putting this out into the world!
  • Miryum
    So relevant
    Great podcast. Every episode seems it was tailor made for me. Thank you.
  • rishihein
    Highlight of my week
    There are hundreds of podcasts out there. I always come back to Human & Holy. It’s the only podcast where I listen to episodes twice or more. Each one is pure gold.
  • Chana H.
    Love listening
    The questions u ask, the people u interview always have me inspired. I appreciate all the time and effort you put into creating this easy way to inspire myself while I’m walking, cooking, etc… it’s a pleasure to listen to and it really opens my eyes and my mind to seeing life in a really loving and G-dly way. Thank YOU!
  • shevkastel
    So enjoyable
    Love the way this podcast infuses light into my everyday life and gives me time to think about my connection to G-d. Tonia is a natural at interviewing and wise beyond her years - it’s such an honor that she does this for our community in a time where so many of us are craving connection!
  • favortite podcast
    Favorite podcast!
    This is definitely my favorite podcast by far! Every episode is so interesting and easy to listen to. I love that there is people I haven’t heard in other podcasts on here. And the most important- do so practical!! Can’t love this enough!
  • jisgshjsjjs
    Beautiful
    Beautiful thoughts, words, and humans
  • Bassie12p
    A++
    Always uplifting and a pleasure to listen to!
  • Htown mom
    Best podcast for women!!
    Beyond amazing! Always learn something new! Tonia is a fabulous host and always has an amazing guest. So grateful for all the learning 💕
  • Denachana
    Female Feminine Energy
    This podcast is the ultimate feminist jewish experience. Real women. Real voices. Real wisdom. Empowerment.
  • taibke
    Love listening
    I enjoy the way this podcast brings down lofty ideas to a way i can use them in my life
  • Rik Brooklyn
    Inspiring
    Tanya!!! Just so smart to get Hindel as an interviewee. This has been so inspiring and everyone can tap into this, and better themselves on their level when they get “it’s not about you!” You directed the interview and REALLY got it! good luck with HUMAN & HOLY!
  • Sarisimp
    SIMPLY A M A Z I N G. CAN’T get enough!
    Listening to this podcast is truly chicken soup for the soul! It’s comfort, enlightening, thought provoking and soulful. I am on my third go around listening to each episode again and again. I can’t get enough. Simply AMAZING! -Sari Simpson
  • New Mom 5
    My favorite podcast
    Every single episode is exceptional and each one is my favorite! Tonya, you are a fantastic listener - you really listen with your whole self and you are so thoughtful and elegant in your reflections! So excited you’re going weekly!
  • Bluma T.
    Thank you!
    Thank you Tonia and chayale for this episode! Your podcast is life changing!
  • rivmen
    Amazing
    This is a fabulous podcast that is inspirational without being fluffy and deep without being heavy
  • CM Mish
    Favorite podcast ever
    This is the one show I love to listen to the first chance I have. It’s always relevant, relatable, and super impactful and inspiring. I always take away an idea or perspective that is life affirming or life changing. Thank you Tonya!!
  • Sarbi48
    Incredible podcast
    I love this podcast! The topics are so relevant and deep, and always inspire me! Keep up the amazing work! I look forward to your new episodes each week. Thank you!
  • Friedmaniac
    Love this podcast!!
    So so great!!! Really enjoy all the different topics and how real and down to earth they are.
  • millulian
    Mushka
    I’m enjoying the unique voices shared on here and the gentle way tonya brings them out. Thank you!
  • Chester.fluffer
    Recommend to EVERYONE ❤️
    What a beautiful, eloquent, practical, comprehensive, human AND holy podcast. Love the various topics covered and the smooth interviewing while capturing major ideas in Chassidus and life. Thanks for all the effort put in, it really enhances my commute.
  • RoseLT17
    What a beautiful soul
    This podcast has been a gift
  • permush
    I mean..wow!
    Listening to each episode has been truly life altering. Tonia has an honest to goodness gift and I’m so appreciative that she’s sharing it with the world!
  • necharochel
    Fabulous! So informative and so soothing!!
    I loved it! Was feeling so anxious about everything that is going on in the world. Needed a good reminder of exactly who runs the universe and my part in it!!! Thank you!!!
  • Chellya
    ‘Soul Therapy’
    I accidentally found your podcast and - wow!! - I am blown away. You take spirituality, internal growth and Godliness and make it super approachable and practical, yet maintain the balance of leaving space for the almost mystical quality around chasidus and holiness. I’m going thru a challenging time and am struggling with my relationship with God. Your podcast is my ‘soul therapy’ and bringing tremendous healing emotionally and spiritually. Thank you Tonia!
  • Viva36
    Amazing podcast
    Tonia is an amazing interviewer, really getting to the heart of what people are saying. This podcast gives you lots of food for thought. Thank you Tonia!
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