Hi, I’m Chavie Bruk! I love people. I want to know who they are, how they got there, what didn’t go as expected, and what they did about it. My guests are people who inspire me in some way. Whether its the mom next door, an enlightened academic, or a maverick healer, I am here to learn about their unique contribution to our world. Join me on this wonderful ride we like to call life!
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Hi, I’m Chavie Bruk! I love people. I want to know who they are, how they got there, what didn’t go as expected, and what they did about it. My guests are people who inspire me in some way. Whether its the mom next door, an enlightened academic, or a maverick healer, I am here to learn about their unique contribution to our world. Join me on this wonderful ride we like to call life!
In this conversation, Chavie and Gitty start off by exploring Gitty’s unique childhood, going from a Modern Orthodox school to a Bais Yaakov and constantly having to juggle the subtle social dynamics. As a child of immigrants, her parents always demanded excellence and went to great lengths to make sure Gitty had the tools to succeed. Gitty talks about getting married right out of seminary, how she started a jewelry and accessories business after moving to Lakewood, and how she intuitively saw the potential in using social media as a promotional tool for launching her new makeup business when Instagram was still in its infancy. Chavie and Gitty talk about the tension between being open with their audiences and welcoming all questions while still maintaining boundaries, and they discuss what they consider to be “off-limit” questions. Chavie asks Gitty about her journey of self-discovery post-divorce and what led her to become a Chabad Rebbetzin. Gitty shares openly and emotionally about the joys and challenges of running a Chabad House and life alongside her husband, who serves as both a Chabad rabbi and a Dayan (rabbinical judge).
Rebbetzin Gitty Hecht is married to HaRav HaDayan Mordechai Z. Hecht and serves as Rebbetzin of their shul, Anshe Sholom Chabad JCC, in Kew Gardens, Queens, NY. A former global bridal makeup artist, Gitty is now a sought-after speaker and educator who shares relatable, down-to-earth perspectives on real-life challenges through a contemporary Torah lens. A selection of her insightful talks and lectures can be found online.
Referenced On the Pod
54:33 Totally Unexpected! episode about Human Design
1:34:40 The Tanya
Stay in touch with Gitty!
@gittyhecht on Instagram
rebbetzingittyhecht@gmail.com
www.gittyhecht.com
Gitty's Linktree
Stay in touch with Chavie!
@chaviebruk on Instagram
www.totallyunexpected.blog
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Totally Unexpected!
Hi, I’m Chavie Bruk! I love people. I want to know who they are, how they got there, what didn’t go as expected, and what they did about it. My guests are people who inspire me in some way. Whether its the mom next door, an enlightened academic, or a maverick healer, I am here to learn about their unique contribution to our world. Join me on this wonderful ride we like to call life!