Deep Meaningful Conversations

Nov 17 2024 95 ep. 58 mins 39

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Join Alex Fleksher and Rivki Silver as they DMC about the topics on the minds of frum women with their unique blend of expert guests and relatable conversations. It’s like having a coffee date with friends. Powered by Town Appliance. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dmcthepodcast/support

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