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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
Discuss your project
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

1.
Initial conversation
A 30-minute call to understand what you need. Paid discovery call ($150), credited toward the project if we proceed.
2.
Proposal
Within 3 business days: written scope, deliverables, timeline, and rate.
3.
Engagement
50% upfront on contract signing, 50% on completion. Milestone-based payment for larger projects.
4.
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 200 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.

The work speaks for itself

200+

Published articles on orthodox-jews.com explaining Orthodox Jewish life to a non-Jewish audience — from kosher law to Hasidic dress to the everyday rhythm of an Orthodox week.

Written by an insider, for outsiders

An Orthodox Jewish woman from Brooklyn who translates the community accurately without oversimplifying — and who tells you plainly when a question falls outside her experience.

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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