Under Wraps with Jessica is a space for real stories with real people, meaningful conversations, and the journeys that shape us. From women sharing their personal experiences with head wrapping to the occasional unexpected turn, no two episodes are exactly alike.
Some stories are about what we wear and others are about who we become along the way. Either way, there’s always more to discover Under Wraps.
Hosted by Jessica Hyam from The Little Tichel Lady.
Shani Haghighi always knew that when she got married, she would cover her hair. Growing up in an observant home, it was never a question of if she would cover. Like many women around her at the time, she simply assumed she would wear a sheitel.
But during a conversation with her future husband, a simple question about his preference gave her something to think about.
In this episode of Under Wraps with Jessica, Shani shares how that conversation led her to reconsider a decision she thought she had already made. She opens up about balancing her own preferences with those of her husband, what beauty meant to her, and how she ultimately approached the mitzvah of covering her hair.
It's a beautiful and thoughtful conversation about marriage, personal choices, and discovering deeper meaning in a mitzvah she had always known she would keep.
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16 Sept 2026
Life After the Miracle - Ellie Rosenbluth's Story
You may have heard Ellie Rosenbluth’s story, but you probably haven’t heard what came after.
After a frightening emergency surrounding the birth of her child, Ellie made a life-changing decision to cover her hair with a headscarf. Her story and what followed have since been shared and inspired so many.
But what happens after the miracle? When the moment has passed, life continues, and you’re left to understand what the experience was meant to teach you?
In this episode of Under Wraps with Jessica, Ellie opens up about life on the other side of her story. The questions people ask her, the challenges and growth that came afterward, and the lessons she carries with her today. She shares what the experience taught her about Emunah, perspective, head covering, and life itself.
Because most of the time, the miracle isn't the end of the story. It's where the real story begins.
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8 Sept 2026
From the Spotlight to Finding Her Worth - Miriam Sandler's Story
Miriam Sandler grew up completely secular and found herself immersed in the music industry, singing background vocals for well-known artists and pursuing a world where image and physical beauty often felt inseparable from success.
But the more she experienced that world, the more she began searching for something deeper.
In this episode of Under Wraps with Jessica, Miriam shares how learning about Judaism and Modesty completely changed the way she viewed her beauty, her worth, and ultimately, the way she wanted to cover her hair after marriage.
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1 Sept 2026
Middah K'Neged Middah - Adina Benarouche's Story
Adina Benarouche’s head-covering journey didn’t begin with one firm decision. As a Ba'ah Teshuvah becoming more observant, she was open to different ways of covering her hair and gradually found herself drawn more and more toward headscarves.
But years later, one terrifying experience would completely change the way she looked at the mitzvah, and lead to a decision she has held onto ever since.
In this episode of Under Wraps with Jessica, Adina shares the incredible story behind her decision to exclusively cover with headscarves and the role Emunah played through it all.
It’s a story about growth, creativity, and one life-changing moment that gave an already meaningful mitzvah an entirely new meaning.
18 Aug 2026
The Choice That Didn’t Sit Right - Jessica Lazarev's Story
Jessica Lazarev always knew that when she got married, she planned to cover her hair with a wig.
As a Ba’al Teshuva, she had made that decision for herself long before meeting her husband. But when they began dating, he shared his own thoughts about how he felt a married woman should cover her hair. While he ultimately left the decision completely up to Jessica, knowing how he felt made her begin to look at her choice differently.
In this episode of Under Wraps with Jessica, Jessica Lazarev shares the journey that followed. Continuing to wear her wigs while wrestling with a feeling that didn't sit right.
But her story also opens up a much bigger conversation about marriage, mitzvot, and what happens when two individual lives become one family. As Jessica beautifully explains, once you're married, it isn't simply “my mitzvah” or “your mitzvah.” The choices we make can affect the family unit as a whole.
Jessica shares her experience with honesty and perspective, reminding us that sometimes our relationship with a mitzvah evolves and that finding the way to make it meaningful and sustainable can be a journey of its own.
11 Aug 2026
When the Mitzvah Became Part of Her - Rachel Bekhor's Story
Long before Rachel was married, she already knew how she wanted to cover her hair.
At just 15 years old, she began collecting headscarves, knowing that one day she hoped to fulfill the mitzvah of hair covering in this way. What began as something she looked forward to eventually became a deeply meaningful part of who she is.
In this episode of Under Wraps with Jessica, Rachel shares where that love came from, why covering with a headscarf felt so naturally suited to her personality, and how she would daven to Hashem that she should always continue to love and find joy in this mitzvah.
Rachel also shares beautiful perspective, wisdom, and Chizuk for women at every stage of their own head-covering journey, especially those who may be struggling to find that same connection and joy.
Her story is a beautiful reminder that a mitzvah can become so much more than something we do. It can become something we love, something we pray to hold onto, and ultimately, a part of who we are.
4 Aug 2026
From Dreadlocks to Judaism - Naama Alkobi's Story
Before Naama converted to Judaism, she wore dreadlocks for years. They were more than just a hairstyle, they were part of her identity and how she expressed herself.
As she grew closer to Judaism, she realized that embracing the life she longed for would also require letting go of something that had been a part of her for so long. It wasn’t an easy decision, but it became one step in a much larger journey of faith, growth, and transformation.
In this episode of Under Wraps, Naama shares her remarkable journey to Judaism, how she came to choose a headscarf as her form of hair covering, and why it has become such a meaningful expression of who she is today. She also opens up about the creativity she has found through headscarves, how they allow her personality to shine, and offers heartfelt encouragement to women who may be struggling with their own head-covering journey.
Whether you’re considering covering your hair, have been covering for years, or simply love hearing honest stories of personal growth, Naama’s story is one of courage, authenticity, and choosing a path that felt true to her.
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28 Jul 2026
The Stumbling Block She Didn't See Coming - Shira's Headcovering Story
As a teenager, Shira Zaghi had already decided that after she got married, she would cover her hair with a sheitel.
Years later, after she was married, something unexpected began to happen. On more than one occasion, men approached her, unaware that she was married. For Shira and her husband, these experiences became moments of reflection and sparked deeper questions about the purpose of hair covering and the message it conveys.
In this heartfelt conversation, Shira shares how these experiences led her to revisit Torah sources, including the stories of Yosef HaTzaddik and Eshet Potiphar, as well as the account involving Rabbi Yishmael, one of the Asarah Harugei Malchut. Through learning, introspection, and what she describes as Hashem gently guiding her through different moments in her life, Shira gradually came to the realization that covering with a headscarf was the path she was meant to take.
This episode isn't about judgment or debate. It's about one woman's deeply personal journey of listening to Hashem's guidance, following her heart, and embracing the form of head covering that brought her closer to Him.
Whether you cover with a headscarf, a sheitel, another form of hair covering, or are simply interested in hearing sincere stories of faith and growth, we hope Shira's journey inspires meaningful reflection.
20 Jul 2026
Origin Story: Under Wraps with Jessica
Have you ever wondered how the idea for a podcast comes to life? I'm always fascinated by origin stories, so it only felt right that our very first episode shares how Under Wraps came to be.
BzH, we'll be releasing a new episode every Tuesday. Subscribe so you'll be notified when the next one is live. 🤍
- Jessica
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