How quickly can Chava turn around a consulting project?

For script reviews and short consultations, typically 1–2 weeks. On-set availability depends on scheduling. She does not work on Shabbat or Jewish holidays but is fully available Sunday through Friday morning.

How much does Orthodox Jewish cultural consulting cost?

Rates vary by service: script reviews ($5,000–$20,000), on-set day rates ($5,000–$7,500), corporate workshops ($5,000–$15,000), journalism consultations ($150/hour), and speaking engagements ($5,000–$25,000).

Services

Need an authentic Orthodox Jewish voice? Let's work together.

I'm Chava — the writer behind orthodox-jews.com. When productions, companies, journalists, or organizations need accurate, accessible expertise on Orthodox Jewish life, I help.

Film · Television

Film & Television Consulting

Script review, on-set cultural advising, dialect and dress accuracy, character authenticity. Productions featuring Orthodox or Hasidic characters benefit from a knowledgeable insider voice. On-set day rates are Sunday–Thursday and Friday morning only — I do not work Friday after sundown, Saturday until nightfall, or on Jewish holidays.

Script review$5,000–$20,000

On-set day rate$5,000–$7,500

Limited series$25,000–$75,000

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Corporate · DEI

Corporate Cultural Competency

Help your team work effectively with Orthodox Jewish colleagues, clients, or patients. Covers Shabbat accommodation, kosher protocols, modesty norms, holiday scheduling.

90-min virtual workshop$5,000

Half-day in-person$7,500–$15,000

Custom recorded modulefrom $30,000

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Speaking · Events

Speaking & Keynotes

Talks for universities, corporations, conferences, and cross-community panels. Topics: the Orthodox world non-Jews don't know, accurate representation of Orthodox women, how to write/film/work authentically. I lecture and answer questions; I do not participate in joint religious worship.

University / synagogue$5,000–$15,000 + travel

Corporate keynote$10,000–$25,000

Multi-event seriesby arrangement

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Press · Media

Journalism & Media

On-deadline fact-checking, background briefing, and expert quotes for journalists writing about Orthodox Jewish life. Quick turnaround for working press.

Hourly consultation$150/hour

30-min background call$300 flat

Researcher retainer$1,500–$5,000/mo

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Books · Publishing

Book Projects

Cultural-accuracy review for books featuring Orthodox characters, foreword writing, ghostwriting assistance, and collaboration on Jewish-interest non-fiction.

Custom quote based on scopeInitial call is free

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How engagements work

Initial conversation

A 30-minute call to understand what you need. Paid discovery call ($150), credited toward the project if we proceed.

Proposal

Within 3 business days: written scope, deliverables, timeline, and rate.

Engagement

50% upfront on contract signing, 50% on completion. Milestone-based payment for larger projects.

Delivery

Written notes, on-set availability, recorded training, or whatever the engagement requires.

Why work with me

I'm an Orthodox Jewish woman from Brooklyn who has been writing publicly about Orthodox Jewish life for years. I've published more than 165 articles on orthodox-jews.com explaining the community to a non-Jewish audience — everything from kosher law to Hasidic dress to interfaith dating to the everyday rhythm of an Orthodox week.

My voice is specifically calibrated for outsiders. I don't write for the frum community; I write for the world that wants to understand it. That calibration is what productions, companies, and journalists are usually looking for — someone who can translate authentically without either oversimplifying or losing the audience.

I'm also direct about what I don't know. There's significant variation within Orthodox Judaism (Modern Orthodox, Yeshivish, Hasidic, Sephardic — each with internal variation), and I don't pretend to represent all of it. For specific questions outside my community's experience, I'll tell you and refer you to someone better positioned.

What clients say

“Chava's script notes caught details our entire research team missed. She didn't just tell us what was wrong — she explained why it mattered and gave us better alternatives.”

— Production executive, major streaming platform

“The corporate training session transformed how our HR team handles religious accommodation requests. Practical, clear, and delivered with warmth.”

— VP of People Operations, Fortune 500 company

Common questions about working together

How quickly can you turn around a project?

For script reviews and short consultations, typically 1–2 weeks. On-set availability depends on scheduling. I do not work on Shabbat (Friday sunset through Saturday night) or Jewish holidays, but I am fully available Sunday through Friday morning.

Can you work remotely or do you need to be on-site?

Both. Script reviews, research, and training materials can be done remotely. On-set cultural advising, in-person workshops, and speaking engagements require travel (covered in the rate). I am based in the New York metro area.

What if our project is about a community different from yours?

I will tell you upfront. If your project involves a Sephardic community, a specific Hasidic sect I am less familiar with, or a historical period outside my expertise, I will either bring in a co-consultant or refer you to someone better suited. I never guess — accuracy matters too much.

Do you sign NDAs?

Yes. Standard NDAs are part of every engagement, especially for film and television projects in development.

Is the initial call really $150?

Yes — 30 minutes to understand your project and determine if I can help. It is credited toward the project if we proceed, so if you book an engagement the discovery call is effectively free.

Ready to talk?

Send me a brief description of your project. I respond within one business day (Sunday–Friday). Inquiries received Friday afternoon or on Shabbat are answered Sunday morning.

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