Let's come together as a community for Modern Fertility Through a Jewish Lens, an important conversation at the intersection of contemporary reproductive health and Jewish tradition.

If you are a resource in Jewish fertility or know of one, please email TGolshan@JewishLA.org to let us know as we are compiling a list of resources.

Who: JFEDLA’s Caring for Jews in Need Initiative, Healthcare Network, Jewish Professional Women, and Sylvia Weisz Women’s Philanthropy
What: Modern Fertility Through a Jewish Lens
When: Thursday, May 14th, at 6:00 PM
Where: Residence in West Los Angeles, exact address to be shared soon.

If you have any questions, please contact Tanaz Golshan at TGolshan@JewishLA.org or Kassie Jeffers at KJeffers@JewishLA.org.

 

After navigating her own challenging path through infertility and pregnancy loss, Abbe Feder channeled her experience into founding InCircle Fertility, where she guides others toward their dreams of parenthood. Combining her background in Behavioral Science with certification as a Life Coach, she offers a uniquely comprehensive approach to fertility support that fills the crucial gaps between medical care, emotional well-being, and practical planning. Through personalized coaching available worldwide, Abbe provides the expert guidance and deep empathy that can only come from someone who truly understands the fertility experience firsthand. She further shares her insights and expertise as host of the Women's Wellness with Abbe Feder podcast, reaching and supporting even more individuals on their path to building a family.

 

Dr. Tali Kahan is a naturopathic medical doctor specializing in a functional medicine, root cause approach to fertility, women’s health, gut health, autoimmune conditions, and pediatrics. Based in Beverly Hills, she utilizes comprehensive labs and exams to prescribe a range of treatments, including medication, herbs, diet, lifestyle adjustments, vitamins, and nutraceuticals.

In addition to her medical practice, Dr. Kahan is a clinical herbalist, Ayurvedic practitioner, tea company founder, yoga and meditation teacher, craniosacral therapist, and women's retreat facilitator.

 

Dr. Sahar Wertheimer, an esteemed Obstetrician and Gynecologist, possesses a multifaceted approach to her medical practice. Fluent in English, Hebrew, and conversational in Farsi, she prioritizes providing the highest quality of care to all her patients.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Wertheimer serves as the Chair of the Women's Health Committee for the Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Association. Her expertise has also led her to author and co-author publications that cover a wide range of reproductive and prenatal-related topics. Dr. Wertheimer has established a monthly webinar that tackles various women's health topics. Through these initiatives, she strives to empower women and enable them to make informed decisions about their health.

 

Tova Leibovic-Douglas (Rabbi Tova) is a rabbi, spiritual counselor, ritualist, educator, speaker, writer, and consultant based in Los Angeles. She has created, developed, and implemented programs for many communities, including Community Mikveh at American Jewish University, Beit T'Shuvah, IKAR, Miller Introduction to Judaism Program, NuRoots, Sinai Temple, and Camp Ramah.

She is the founder and director of The Ritual House and, most recently, created spiritual care circles and a mystical newsletter focused on helping individuals be themselves and find themselves within Jewish wisdom. She received her BA in Jewish Gender and Women’s Studies from the Jewish Theological Seminary and a BA in Art History from Columbia University and is an alum of several fellowships She is trained in multiple energetic healing modalities, including Reiki.

 

 

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