Simply Together For Women Only!
Tap into the gift of Marital Intimacy
- (845) 414 8014 x 3
- (845)-400-9442
- chaya@ohelmiriam.org
Class 1: Soul Connections
Insights of Chazal on the holiness and centrality of Mitzvas Onah; the physical-emotional intimacy connection; a boost in our priorities and focus
Class 2: The Feminine Role In Intimacy.
Fitting intimacy in to the picture of a Jewish womanโs daily life; lessons from our Imahos; a proactive, realistic approach
Class 3: You Were Made For This!
A frank talk about sexual anatomy and response; the truth about womenโs arousal and pleasure; understanding male-female differences in response.
Class 4: Bridging the Gap
Overcoming different styles, preferences, and needs in intimacy; re-igniting the power of touch.
Class 5: Embracing Differences
Boundaries that create more bonding potential; nurturing the โyouโ and the โmeโ within the โweโ
Class 6: When Your Body Says โณNoโณ
Addressing common obstacles to intimacy: hormones, pain, low desire; practical concerns, practical tools
Class 7: On Again, Off Again: Tools For Transition
Dealing with transitions in your intimate life: Niddah, mikvah night, and the art of shifting gears and getting โin the moodโ
Class 8: From โณDialogueโณ to Heart to Heart
Creating pathways to discuss intimate issues and resolve conflict; communication techniques that enhance emotional and physical intimacy
Class 9: Creating A Culture of Healthy Intimacy
Safety and respect in intimacy; positive body image; teaching children healthy sexual attitudes
Class 10: Tending to the Spark – A Nurtured Marriage
Keeping intimacy alive and healthy during the ups and downs of married life; nurturing the โrelational spaceโ so marriage can thrive
Conclusion and takeaways
Hi, Iโm Miriam Davidsonโwife, mother of six kaโh, individual & couples therapist and intimacy educator.
- Born and raised in Boston, MA, I moved to Eretz Yisrael in 2005. I received my degree from the PATH Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy in Israel, with specialty certification as a sex counselor and educator. Iโm an IFS practitioner certified by the Israeli Institute for IFS (Internal Family Systems). I worked as an intern therapist at Milam (Family Counseling Center, a division of the Israeli Health Ministry) and I am also a certified JME Kallah Teacher.
- In my work Iโve witnessed the central role marital intimacy plays in every coupleโs lifeโand how knowledge, tools and support can make all the difference. Itโs my honor to help you tap into your innate capacity for growth, healing, and authentic connection.
- I feel blessed to live and grow with my family in Yerushalayim.
- I can be reached at miriamdavidson18@gmail.com
- What is the format of the classes?
This is a 14-week teleconference course comprised of 10 classes + two Q&Aโs during the course + two additional Q&Aโs after the conclusion of the course. The 10 live classes take place on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (New York) / 5 p.m. Israel time.The course starts November 9, 2022 and ends February 1, 2023, followed by two Q&Aโs. This course is structured with two built-in breaks allowing for catch-up, processing, and questions.
The live classes are taught over teleconference. Dial-in access numbers will be provided for whichever country youโre in. - What is the cost of the course?
The cost of the course isย $320.ย An early-bird special of $305 is offered to those who sign up by October 30. Payment is due in full upon registration. If youโd like to pay in installments or use a different payment method please call 845-659-4795 or emailย ohelmiriam@gmail.com. - I canโt join live at that time. Will there be recordings?
Yes, you can hear the recorded classes any time.
Please note: For those with email access who wish to receive a weekly recording to your email inbox, please register using this link:ย https://www.subscribepage.com/simply-together-winter-2022ย or emailย simplytogethercourse@gmail.comFor those without email access who prefer to access theย weeklyย recordings by phone, please register here with Ohel Miriam, either by clicking the โGet Courseโ button on the right-hand side of this page or by calling 845-400-9559 and pressing 3.
(As mentioned, all participants will join the live classes by dial-in teleconference. The only difference in the two registration methods is in how you want to access recordings.)
- Is there any visual material accompanying the course?
Yes. At the start of the course youโll receive a booklet containing the course schedule, class outlines, diagrams and other visual material. - Can I join even though the course is already in progress?
Sure, you can join the course at any time and go at your own pace.ย I encourage you to pace yourself and listen to one class per week, since each one is packed with info and itโs helpful to give yourself time to process it. - Do you have rabbinical backing?
I have the support and endorsement of HaRav Binyomin Moskovits, Shlita (Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshivas Midrash Shmuel in Shaarei Chessed, Yerushalayim). Halachic / hashkafic shailos in my work are brought to Rabbi Dovid Broch, Shlita (Shaarei Chessed), and Rabbi Dovid Ostroff, Shlita (Har Nof).
In addition, my husband is a chosson teacher who trained under Rabbi Yitzchak Silver from Yeshivas Mir Yerushalayim, so I refer to his material as well. - What ages and stages is this course for?
Women married anywhere from one year onward have benefited from this course. One grateful participant recently said: โWeโve been married over 40 years but weโre currently in shanah rishona due to this course!โ - Can I contact you with questions?
I welcome your feedback and questions, and I feel that questions are an important part of the learning process.
At any time during the course you can email or text me your questions. Twice during the course (following classes 4 and 8) Iโll compile answers to the questions that have come in till then, and youโll receive a recorded Q&A-only class providing answers to those questions.
As a bonus, each week youโll receive a recording of some of the most common Q&Aโs that listeners like you have at that point in the course.
At the end of the course, weโll have two live Q&A classes addressing any questions that remain.
If after the completion of the course you feel you have unanswered questions, you may book a private appointment with me over Zoom. - How is the content different from what I learned as a kallah?
This course is geared for the married woman who is dealing with the realities of married life. Even in the best of marriages, sexual intimacy needs constant reassessment and chizuk as you and your husband move through different stages.
If you are struggling, this course may help you understand practical or emotional blocks that are keeping you from having a healthy and satisfying intimate relationshipโand what you can do about it.
Itโs my hope that this course helps you, at whatever stage you find yourself, explore your goals, obstacles and inroads to enhanced intimacy. - Iโm a kallah teacher. Will this course be helpful for me?
Iโve been privileged to teach a number of kallah teachers in my courses, and while this course is not an official training, theyโve shared with me how much it impacted them personally and enriched their work. - My friend took one of your previous courses. How is this one different?
Over time Iโve expanded the course to address many of the topics and FAQโs more in-depth. It started as a 5-part course andย as of November 2021ย is now 10 parts! So whileย mostย of the subjects were covered in earlierย courses, we spend more time on them and the classes are structured a bit differently. - I took your course and would love to join again! Is there any special rate for second-timers?
Sure, I welcome past participants to the current course. You can join at the reduced rate of $200. - My husband suffers from addiction / mental illness. Is this course for me?
This course may be helpful to you if he is receiving treatment. If you and/ or he are in therapy, I suggest you consult with your therapist about whether this course could help your particular situation.
If you and/ or he areย notย receiving treatment,ย I donโt recommend you taking this course. Pleaseย see how you can address the problem together or seek professional support for yourself in the meantime. - Thereโs abuse in my marriage. Can your course help?
If thereโs any kind of spousal abuse (emotional/ verbal/ physical) occurring in your marriage, youโre not alone, but do not sign up for this course. Instead, please seek professional support. You can call Shalom Taskforce at 1-800-799-SAFE(7233) or text โSTARTโ to 88788. In Israel,ย call Tahel atย *2511. - Iโm a survivor of sexual trauma. Will this course be helpful for me?
Due to the sensitive content of our classes, anyone may find them triggering, particularly if you have any kind of trauma in your background.
Depending on where you are in your healing journey, this course may be helpful to you. If you are currently in therapy, please consult with your therapist and decide accordingly.
If youโve never addressed your background, I encourage you to find a way to do so as a first step before learning about intimacy in this context.
Iโve been married 14ย years but I feel like Iโm in shanah rishona since I started these classes.ย 
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- Sound Familiar?
โIntimacy was great when we were newlyweds, but now, with the chaos of daily living, somethingโs gotten lost.โ
โIt feels like my husband and I are on different planets when it comes to this stuff. Plus, whenever one of us is in the mood, the other is too tired.โ
โI just donโt enjoy intimacy at all, no matter what we try. I basically do it for my husband. Could it be that somethingโs wrong with me?โ
โEver since I had my baby, intercourse is totally different than it was before.โ
โI canโt seem to keep distracting thoughts out of my head during intimacy. Help!โ
โIt takes me forever to get aroused. How can I speed things up a little?โ
โCan someone please tell me Iโm normal?โ - Youโre not alone!
Sexual intimacy is complex and deeply personal. Desires and needs fluctuate throughout married life, and the husband-wife relationship is constantly evolving. So intimacy isโunderstandablyโan area weโre constantly grappling with.
Maybeโฆ
โฆYouโre having trouble getting aroused and/or feeling pleasure during intimacy.
โฆYou feel there is information youโre missing, or questions you have.
โฆYou learned about intimacy as a kallah, but now as a married womanโfamiliar with the strengths and struggles unique to your marriageโyou are trying to put it into practice.
โฆYou and your husband have such different needs when it comes to intimacy, and this is a constant source of tension.
โฆYour kids are growing up and moving out, and with less people at home, you and your husband are working on rekindling the spark between you.
โฆYou feel you need a booster to put intimacy back into its rightful position at the center of your marriageโthe beating heart of your home. - Finding the balance
Jewish intimacy is a topic to be handled with immense respect: with openness and clarity in a context of modesty and sensitivity.
But itโs tricky.
On one hand this is a delicate topic not to be discussed freely with anyone and everyone.
On the other there is often so much misunderstanding and misinformation, and there are so many unanswered questions. - The good news?
This course is designed specifically with this fine balance in mind. Itโs a safe, judgment-free space to explore intimacy from a hashkafic, physiological, and psychological lens, getting the clarity and personal tools you need.
Receive sensitive guidance from a professional who gets you, your lifestyle, and your dreams for loving connection.
Join women from all over the world who have made real changes and are experiencing a deeper level of joy and closeness in their marriage. - In this course you will
Gain a deeper understanding of theย Torah hashkafahon intimacy (based on Chazal as brought in Sefer Ohel Rochel)
Absorb aย healthy, positive outlookon intimacy
Get clarity about sexual functioning, arousal andย pleasure
Understand โhis and hersโ differences in intimacyโand learn tools toย bridge the gap
Explore practical ways to createemotional intimacyย in marriage
Learn tools to โget in the moodโ and startย enjoyingintimacy more
Apply the class material to your personal life withย journal exercisesand tools
Have a chance to get your questions answered
All in a warm, sensitive, professional environment.
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- Who is this course for?
Growth-minded, frum, married women at any stage who are seeking clarity and tools to help them strengthen their connection with their husband (and themselves!) and make marital intimacy more fulfilling.