About this episode
A conversation with Chanie Krasnianski , a seasoned educator and shlucha on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, NY, about the beauty of the Jewish perspective on sexuality, mikvah, and marriage. Explore the spiritual depth of physical attraction, the beauty and struggles that can arise with the laws of family purity, how to navigate religious differences in a relationship, and the deep potential for holiness and profound connection within our most intimate spaces. Contact Chanie at ckrasnianski@gmail.com. To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at info@humanandholy.com To support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor . Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨ Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 - The Bedroom is the Holy of Holies 0:00:41 - Partner With Human & Holy 0:01:57 - Guest Introduction: Chanie Krasnjanski 0:03:01 - Welcome Chanie 0:03:27 - Topic: Holy Intimacy 0:03:33 - Chanie’s Background 0:05:53 - Bringing Holiness to Marriage 0:07:07 - You Want to Fix the World, Fix Your World 0:08:05 - In Times of Crisis, Strengthen the Home 0:09:11 - The Art of Holy Intimacy: Connection 0:09:42 - How Do You Begin This Conversation? 0:10:27 - Reclaiming Your Sexuality 0:12:48 - Boundaries as Protection, Not Restriction 0:14:08 - What is the Jewish Perspective on Sexuality? 0:14:28 - The Physical Reality Mirrors the Spiritual Reality 0:15:11 - The Kabbalistic Understanding of Male & Female Attraction 0:18:22 - Attraction Outside of Marriage 0:19:05 - The Torah's Perspective Keeps You Honest 0:20:27 - You Choose How to Satisfy Your Hunger 0:22:13 - Halacha Is Not a Checklist 0:26:39 - Accepting the Imperfections in Our Relationship with G-d 0:27:48 - Judaism is Not a Religion 0:28:17 - A Child Learns Faith In Infancy 0:30:36 - Reframing Your Understanding of the Mikvah 0:31:10 - The Spiritual Significance of Mikvah Immersion 0:33:01 - Femininity is a Divine Vessel 0:34:42 - You Can't Override the Spiritual Level of Your Spouse 0:35:59 - Building a Relationship with G-d 0:38:26 - Overcoming Personal Discomfort with Mikvah Ladies 0:41:42 - Your Triggers are Signals 0:43:41 - When Your Spouse Wants Something But It Isn't the Highest Halachic Standard 0:46:07 - When You Feel Uncomfortable Speaking to a Mentor About Intimate Topics 0:52:02 - Religious Guilt Around Sexuality 0:55:11 - G-d as a Loving Father 0:56:40 - You Are Not Your Spouse’s Rabbi 0:57:10 - When a Spouse Is Resistant to the Other's Spiritual Growth 01:02:58 - Your Spouse is a Mirror 01:04:09 - When Niddah Draws You Apart 01:08:21 - The Seasons of Marriage 01:10:49 - There’s Usually a Deeper Reason 01:12:30 - Differentiating Between Law & Custom (Halacha & Chumra) 01:15:13 - Strengthening the Mitzvah of Family Purity 01:19:13 - The Jewish Ideals of Sexual Intimacy Are Designed to Encourage Connection 01:23:24 - Seeking Out the Right Rabbi or Mentor 01:25:24 - Inviting G-d into Our Bedrooms 1:27:31 - Through Intimacy, We Become G-dlike 1:28:02 - Host's Outro