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Empowered Jewish Living with Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum

Empowered Jewish Living with Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum

By Shlomo Buxbaum

Exploring the depth of Jewish wisdom, the beauty of Jewish life, and how to live a more empowered life. Classes and interviews with great Jewish authors and influencers by Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum.
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R' Eitiel Goldvicht: The Spiritual Attributes of the Most Successful Leaders and Influencers

Empowered Jewish Living with Rabbi Shlomo BuxbaumJun 05, 2023

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R' Eitiel Goldvicht: The Spiritual Attributes of the Most Successful Leaders and Influencers
Jun 05, 202351:32
Dr. Azi Jankovic: Overcoming Mental Health Challenges from the Inside-Out

Dr. Azi Jankovic: Overcoming Mental Health Challenges from the Inside-Out

Dr. Azi Jankovic is on a mission to inspire and empower people to unlock potential, actualise their big visions, and create a lasting legacy.

She works with entrepreneurs and startups, guiding their growth and development. Dr. Azi speaks on a range of topics, including how to live a more inspired and fulfilling life, how to create the life and business you’ll love, and how literally anyone can unlock Divine potential and create true impact.

Her top-ranking Inspired by Purpose Podcast publishes weekly episodes featuring renowned guests and solo episodes on living and leading inspired by purpose.  Dr. Azi holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California, and has completed a range of courses in marketing and business. She proudly resides in Israel with her husband and their four children.

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Pick up a copy of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's second book, "The Four Elements of Inner Freedom: The Exodus Story as a Model for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Personal Breakthroughs". You can order a copy on Amazon, in your local Jewish bookstore, or right here:  https://levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-freedom

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May 29, 202354:07
Shavuot, Sinai, and Transcending the Ego: A piece from "The Four Elements of Inner Freedom"

Shavuot, Sinai, and Transcending the Ego: A piece from "The Four Elements of Inner Freedom"

In this special pre-Shavuot episode, Rabbi Shlomo reads a powerful piece from his new book "The Four Elements of Inner Freedom" about the Sinai experience. We explore how every person's inner work involves our ability to detach from associating ourselves with our physical being and material possesions and plug in to the deepest parts of ourselves.

The book, "The Four Elements of Inner Freedom: The Exodus Story as a Model for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Personal Breakthroughs", is available for purchase! You can order a copy on Amazon, in your local Jewish bookstore, or right here:  https://levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-freedom

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Previous Shavuot Episodes:

From 2021:

"Shavuot and Burning Down the Spiritual Barriers!" Link: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/AoS2okaVSzb

"Making the Shavuot customs meaningful: From practical to mystical" Link: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/F9NdMhhVSzb


From 2020:

"Standing at Sinai and How to Have a Spiritual Experience" Link: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/IL1O9fxVSzb

"Shavuot Customs and the Kabbalah of Dairy" Link: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/CjWRGfxVSzb

May 17, 202318:30
Mayaan & Ash, The Jewish Nomads: Igniting Hearts in India and around the World

Mayaan & Ash, The Jewish Nomads: Igniting Hearts in India and around the World

Ashriel and Maayan, known on their social media as The Jewish Nomads, traveled the world for over 5 years and volunteered in many Jewish communities before establishing ‘Bet Halev’, a Jewish home in the magical coastal town of Varkala in India. Beit Halev gives an authentic Jewish alternative to Jewish travelers who come to India for the ashrams, the yoga, and spiritual workshops, including Kosher food, Shabbats, holidays, access to books, classes and workshops, and a cozy feeling of being at home!

Instagram: @thejewishnomads

Website: https://bethalev.org/

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It is with great pleasure that we announce the launch of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's second book, "The Four Elements of Inner Freedom: The Exodus Story as a Model for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Personal Breakthroughs".

You can order a copy on Amazon, in your local Jewish bookstore, or right here:  https://levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-freedom

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This episode of the Empowered Jewish Living podcast is powered by OKclarity.com.  OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find a top notch therapist, coach, or nutritionist. And its completely free! OKCLARITY.com’s therapists, coaches, and nutritionists are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. If you’re in the market for a therapist, Coach, or nutritionist - or if you are a therapist, coach, or nutritionist, you must go check them out at OKclarity.com.

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May 11, 202301:04:09
Lag B'Omer with Zevi Slavin: The Zohar, Kabbalah Conundrums, and the Mysticism that Unites Us

Lag B'Omer with Zevi Slavin: The Zohar, Kabbalah Conundrums, and the Mysticism that Unites Us

Zevi Slavin is the creator of Seekers of Unity, an educational project and community dedicated to a collaborative, comparative, interdisciplinary exploration of mysticism. Exploring the unity of the world’s mystical traditions and the intersection of philosophy and mysticism, east and west, ancient and contemporary. You are invited to join the community of seekers at www.youtube.com/seekersofunity

Zevi is an Australian native who was raised, educated and ordained within the Chassidic community. Early on, Zevi fell in love with Jewish mysticism, a love which proved contagious and spread to all of the world’s mystical traditions. Zevi has studied and taught philosophy and mysticism at both religious and academic institutions around the world. He’s currently reading and writing, curating content, conversation and community, in the hopes of creating a more intimate, tender and caring world together.

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It is with great pleasure that we announce the launch of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's second book, "The Four Elements of Inner Freedom: The Exodus Story as a Model for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Personal Breakthroughs".

You can order a copy on Amazon, in your local Jewish bookstore, or right here:  https://levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-freedom

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This episode of the Empowered Jewish Living podcast is powered by OKclarity.com.  OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find a top notch therapist, coach, or nutritionist. And its completely free! OKCLARITY.com’s therapists, coaches, and nutritionists are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. If you’re in the market for a therapist, Coach, or nutritionist - or if you are a therapist, coach, or nutritionist, you must go check them out at OKclarity.com.

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May 02, 202301:05:42
R' David Lapin: Discover Your Spiritual Fingerprint and Thrive in Business and Life!

R' David Lapin: Discover Your Spiritual Fingerprint and Thrive in Business and Life!

David Lapin is one of the world’s leading thinkers in the fields of leadership and business transformation. As a scholar, speaker, columnist, author of Lead by Greatness (Avoda Books, 2012), and founder of Lapin International, he has helped thousands of leaders and organizations distinguish themselves and elevate performance at every level.

David’s every engagement is grounded in his humanist philosophy of leadership known as Lead by Greatness®—a blueprint for personal achievement and business growth forged during the turbulent post-Apartheid period in his native South Africa. During this time, in collaboration with Nelson Mandela’s government and an assembly of influential business leaders, David drafted one of the world’s first formal codes of corporate ethics. Known as the Code of Ethics for the King Commission on Corporate Governance, it is still in practice today.

Inspired by his success in applying Lead by Greatness® principles in the country’s then-blighted business sector, David founded Lapin International in 1989 to help businesses and organizations around the world strengthen the collaborative forces that promote their growth and creativity.

From training over 100,000 law enforcement officers—including the Los Angeles Police Department—to build trust through community engagement, to helping a global Real Estate Investment Trust expand its portfolio from $2 billion in one country to $11 billion in 15 countries, to helping a Native American hospitality group grow its revenue by nearly 700% in eight years, he has spent the past two decades deploying his unique approach in some of the world’s most intricate corporate and cultural contexts.

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It is with great pleasure that we announce the launch of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's second book, "The Four Elements of Inner Freedom: The Exodus Story as a Model for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Personal Breakthroughs".

You can order a copy on Amazon, in your local Jewish bookstore, or right here:  https://levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-freedom

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This episode of the Empowered Jewish Living podcast is powered by OKclarity.com.  OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find a top notch therapist, coach, or nutritionist. And its completely free! OKCLARITY.com’s therapists, coaches, and nutritionists are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. If you’re in the market for a therapist, Coach, or nutritionist - or if you are a therapist, coach, or nutritionist, you must go check them out at OKclarity.com.

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Apr 23, 202356:38
Sefirat Ha'Omer: A Kabbalistic Love Story
Apr 16, 202357:07
Introduction to Sefiras Ha'Omer: What are the Sefirot and what does it mean to be in the "Image of God"?

Introduction to Sefiras Ha'Omer: What are the Sefirot and what does it mean to be in the "Image of God"?

This class was recorded on zoom in 2021 as an introduction to Sefiras Ha'Omer. In this episode we explore the concept of the image of God and introduce the concept of Sefirot, a central theme in Kabbalah.

In the next episode, we will explore the 7 traits that we are meant to work on during this time of Sefiras Ha'Omer.  

Apr 11, 202338:26
Freedom, Femininity, and Family: Passover Insights with Rabbi Yonah Sklare

Freedom, Femininity, and Family: Passover Insights with Rabbi Yonah Sklare

Rabbi Yonah Sklare is a popular lecturer and educator living in Baltimore, MD and the author of the new book, The Breathtaking Panorama . His refreshingly creative approach to learning as well as his captivating presentation style, have attracted a diverse and beloved following. He can be reached at rabbisklare@gmail.com.

In this episode we explore some beautiful themes from his new book such as freedom, femininity, and focus on the family, and how they connect to the Exodus story.

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It is with great pleasure that we announce the launch of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's second book, "The Four Elements of Inner Freedom: The Exodus Story as a Model for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Personal Breakthroughs".

You can order a copy here:  https://levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-freedom

Apr 04, 202348:04
Passover and the 4 Steps to Personal Breakthrough (Part 4)
Apr 02, 202342:50
Passover and the 4 Steps to Personal Breakthrough (Part 3)
Mar 28, 202334:45
Decluttering Your Home and Your Mind (for Passover and all-year round) with Rebekah Saltzman and Devorah Buxbaum

Decluttering Your Home and Your Mind (for Passover and all-year round) with Rebekah Saltzman and Devorah Buxbaum

Rebekah Saltzman is a personal organization expert and a sustainable lifestyle leader in the Jewish community. Decluttering, reducing waste and a simplified Jewish life are all married in her premiere book Organized Jewish Life: The Essential Guide to Planning Jewish Holidays, Events and Every Day.

A busy mother of three and entrepreneur, Rebekah knows the struggles of keeping it all together. Pair that with the revolving Jewish calendar, managing all the customs, and everyday life and it’s easy to drown. Using her expertise as a personal organizer, Rebekah has tackled the seemingly impossible task: making Jewish customs, traditions and holidays simple with the ultimate checklist for Jewish life.
Every week, Rebekah helps people all over the world from all different denominations, declutter their lives in popular virtual decluttering sessions, Power Hours. She is thrilled for her book to impact lives in a new way and help people find happiness and peace beneath all of the clutter.Follow on Instagram at @BalaganBeGone or on her podcast Journey To Organization.

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It is with great pleasure that we announce the launch of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's second book, "The Four Elements of Inner Freedom: The Exodus Story as a Model for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Personal Breakthroughs".

You can order a copy here:  https://levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-freedom

Mar 22, 202351:20
Passover and the 4 Steps to Personal Breakthrough (Part 2)
Mar 20, 202344:23
Passover and the 4 Steps to Personal Breakthrough (Part 1)
Mar 14, 202337:28
Yaakov Lehman: Artificial Intelligence, The Future of Consciousness, and the "End of Days"

Yaakov Lehman: Artificial Intelligence, The Future of Consciousness, and the "End of Days"

Yaakov Lehman is an Israel-based entrepreneur and educator. He has spent years working at the intersection of ancient wisdom and emergent technologies, producing international conferences, music festivals, and training seminars. Yaakov holds an MSc from the London School of Economics, an MA from the University of Vienna, and a BA from UC Santa Barbara.

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It is with great pleasure that we announce the launch of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's second book, "The Four Elements of Inner Freedom: The Exodus Story as a Model for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Personal Breakthroughs". 

You can order a copy here:  https://levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-freedom

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This episode of the Empowered Jewish Living podcast is powered by OKclarity.com.  OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find a top notch therapist, coach, or nutritionist. And its completely free! OKCLARITY.com’s therapists, coaches, and nutritionists are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. If you’re in the market for a therapist, Coach, or nutritionist - or if you are a therapist, coach, or nutritionist, you must go check them out at OKclarity.com.

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Mar 08, 202356:48
Purim: The Three Happiness Practices with Devorah Buxbaum [Repost]

Purim: The Three Happiness Practices with Devorah Buxbaum [Repost]

This class was originally given on zoom before Purim 2021. Rabbi Shlomo and Devorah Buxbaum take you through the 3 practices that will help you live in a constant state of deep happiness!
Mar 03, 202337:59
Comedy, Laughter, and the Month of Adar: Featuring the hosts of the Kiddush Club Podcast

Comedy, Laughter, and the Month of Adar: Featuring the hosts of the Kiddush Club Podcast

A special collaboration with the hosts of the Kiddush Club: News for Jews Podcast as we discuss the power of laughter, the secret of good comedy, and the great Jewish comedians!

Get ready for Purim with past episodes:

The Depth of Purim (Part 1): The Doubt before the Breakthrough:  https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/vfs24PsBLxb

The Depth of Purim (Part 2): Esther's Hidden Mission: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/VoP21lGBLxb

The Depth of Purim (Part 3): Wine, Women, and the Garden of Eden:  https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/0GxwylGBLxb

Award-Winning Hollywood Writer David Sacks: Laughter, Leadership, and Elevating Your Life: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/LRIvtqRBLxb

Purim: The Three Happiness Practices (with Devorah Buxbaum): https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/kszQ42XBLxb

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It is with great pleasure that we announce the launch of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's second book, "The Four Elements of Inner Freedom: The Exodus Story as a Model for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Personal Breakthroughs". The book will be our this March!

You can pre-order a copy here:  https://levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-freedom

Feb 27, 202301:02:47
R. Yaakov Danishefsky: The Psychology of Spirituality- How our mental and emotional health shapes our relationship with God

R. Yaakov Danishefsky: The Psychology of Spirituality- How our mental and emotional health shapes our relationship with God

Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist in Chicago, IL. He specializes in treating trauma, sexual addictions, and couples therapy. Yakov is also a popular speaker, educator, and author who blends spirituality, philosophy, and psychology. He is the author of a new book, Attached: Connecting to Our Creator, A Jewish Psychological Approach. “Attached” is also Yakov’s online podcast platform offering a variety of meaningful content accessible on all podcasting platforms.

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It is with great pleasure that we announce the launch of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's second book, "The Four Elements of Inner Freedom: The Exodus Story as a Model for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Personal Breakthroughs". The book will be our this March!

You can pre-order a copy here:  https://levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-freedom

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This episode of the Empowered Jewish Living podcast is powered by OKclarity.com.  OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find a top notch therapist, coach, or nutritionist. And its completely free! OKCLARITY.com’s therapists, coaches, and nutritionists are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. If you’re in the market for a therapist, Coach, or nutritionist - or if you are a therapist, coach, or nutritionist, you must go check them out at OKclarity.com.

Also, if you have WhatsApp, OKclarity has an amazing WhatsApp status or groups with thousands of obsessed followers. Their WhatsApp is a free way to improve your mental health and they post great humor so you’ll laugh too. If you have WhatsApp shoot them a message at 917-426-1495.

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Feb 21, 202301:05:33
Blimie Heller: The Art of Authentic Relationship-Driven Parenting (co-hosted by Devorah Buxbaum)

Blimie Heller: The Art of Authentic Relationship-Driven Parenting (co-hosted by Devorah Buxbaum)

Blimie Heller is a sought-after parenting coach, educator, and expert and the creator of the Unconditional Parenting social media platform which helps parents build relationships with their children. After facing her own parenting struggles, Blimie delved into all the research on child development, into the science of attachment, into neuroscience and more and has used all of that inspiration to inspire thousands to become better parents.

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It is with great pleasure that we announce the launch of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's second book, "The Four Elements of Inner Freedom: The Exodus Story as a Model for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Personal Breakthroughs". The book will be our this March!

You can pre-order a copy here:  https://levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-freedom

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This episode of the Empowered Jewish Living podcast is powered by OKclarity.com.  OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find a top notch therapist, coach, or nutritionist. And its completely free! OKCLARITY.com’s therapists, coaches, and nutritionists are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. If you’re in the market for a therapist, Coach, or nutritionist - or if you are a therapist, coach, or nutritionist, you must go check them out at OKclarity.com.

Also, if you have WhatsApp, OKclarity has an amazing WhatsApp status or groups with thousands of obsessed followers. Their WhatsApp is a free way to improve your mental health and they post great humor so you’ll laugh too. If you have WhatsApp shoot them a message at 917-426-1495.

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Feb 14, 202359:17
Book Launch! The BIG Announcement & Sneak Peek into The 4 Elements of Inner Freedom
Feb 08, 202319:10
A Kabbalistic Tu B'Shvat Seder from Tzfat- Featuring Eliyahu Pereira (of Two Chassids in a Pod)
Jan 31, 202301:03:53
Business Leadership Coach Yigal Adato interviews R' Shlomo about life missions, changing gears, low points, and the Four Elements of an Empowered Life

Business Leadership Coach Yigal Adato interviews R' Shlomo about life missions, changing gears, low points, and the Four Elements of an Empowered Life

This interview was originally posted on The Tribesman Podcast hosted by business leadership consultant Yigal Adato. 

Yigal's website is YigalAdato.com and his Instagram/Linkedin handle is @yigaladato

Rabbi Shlomo's website is RabbiShlomo.com and Instagram/Linkedin handle is @shlomobuxbaum

Rabbi Shlomo's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life" which is discussed in this episode is available at Mosaicapress.com and Amazon. 

Please like, share, and comment on the Empowered Jewish Living podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you stream your podcasts!

Jan 24, 202340:29
R' Scott Kahn: Orthodox conundrums; marital intimacy, and other hard conversations we should be having!

R' Scott Kahn: Orthodox conundrums; marital intimacy, and other hard conversations we should be having!

Rabbi Scott Kahn is the director of Jewish Coffee House  and the host of several podcasts, including Orthodox Conundrum and Intimate Judaism. He is formerly the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Yesodei HaTorah, and has educated and continues to inspire hundreds of students. Rabbi Kahn is an expert and adept at addressing the issues that young men and women face both as singles and as married couples.

In this conversation, we explore some of the major takeaways for the open conversations that Rabbi Kahn has about all of the hot button topics in the Orthodox world, as well as the Jewish approach to martial intimacy and sexuality. 

This episode of the Empowered Jewish Living podcast is powered by OKclarity.com.  OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find a top notch therapist, coach, or nutritionist. And its completely free! OKCLARITY.com’s therapists, coaches, and nutritionists are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. If you’re in the market for a therapist, Coach, or nutritionist - or if you are a therapist, coach, or nutritionist, you must go check them out at OKclarity.com.

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Jan 18, 202301:07:19
Hip-Hop Artist Nissim Black: The Struggle of Success; the Power of Authenticity; & the Challenges of Bridging Two Worlds

Hip-Hop Artist Nissim Black: The Struggle of Success; the Power of Authenticity; & the Challenges of Bridging Two Worlds

Nissim Black grew up in Seattle as Damian Jamohl Black. His parents were pioneers in the Seattle hip hop scene and his grandparents had also been musicians, playing alongside Ray Charles and Quincy Jones. His childhood was extremely disturbing, both his biological parents and then his stepfather used and sold drugs from home, his mother was arrested; and later died from an overdose. Nissim himself was also involved in gang life in his early years and at age 18 began his career in the gangster rap scene.

He was raised Islam, converted to Christianity at age 14, and after a long and intense search for God and spirituality, eventually converted to Judaism in 2012. At that point Nissim exploded back on to the music scene, this time creating music with powerful messages about faith and personal growth. Today, Nissim is a Hasidic Jew living in Israel who is still bringing his sharp beats and hooked-filled rhymes to the masses.

This episode of the Empowered Jewish Living podcast is powered by OKclarity.com.  OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find a top notch therapist, coach, or nutritionist. And its completely free! OKCLARITY.com’s therapists, coaches, and nutritionists are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. If you’re in the market for a therapist, Coach, or nutritionist - or if you are a therapist, coach, or nutritionist, you must go check them out at OKclarity.com.

Also, if you have WhatsApp, OKclarity has an amazing WhatsApp status or groups with thousands of obsessed followers. Their WhatsApp is a free way to improve your mental health and they post great humor so you’ll laugh too. If you have WhatsApp shoot them a message at 917-426-1495.

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Intro music is from the song "Change" by Nissim Black. 

Jan 12, 202301:08:35
Ilana and Jamie Cowland: Resolutions, Relationships, and Rising Above Your Moderately Anxious Self

Ilana and Jamie Cowland: Resolutions, Relationships, and Rising Above Your Moderately Anxious Self

Ilana and Jamie Cowland are relationship experts and the creators of the @IlanaAndJamie social media platform. Ilana is formerly the co-founder and director of Jewessence, and is the author of the recently released book "The Moderately Anxious Everybody". Jamie is the founder and director of Justifi: Adventure with Purpose. The Cowlands have six children and live in Jerusalem.

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Jan 03, 202357:56
Sunny Levi: Mental Health, Body Image, and How to Become a Black Belt at Life
Dec 27, 202255:19
Chanukah 2: The Hidden Message of the Menorah, the Dreidel, and the Moon
Dec 20, 202234:33
Chanukah 1: Looking Inwards to Reignite the Inner Flame
Dec 15, 202239:06
Coach Jackie Glaser: Lessons in Self-Worth, Finding Yourself, and Your "Soulmate"
Dec 06, 202250:29
Rabbi Dr. Benjy Epstein: The Therapeutic and Spiritual Power of Mindfulness and "Living in the Presence"

Rabbi Dr. Benjy Epstein: The Therapeutic and Spiritual Power of Mindfulness and "Living in the Presence"

Rabbi Benjamin Epstein, Ph.D. is an experienced psychologist, author, and speaker who blends traditional Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) with spiritual and acceptance techniques. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Benjy leads mindfulness seminars and received his certificate in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.

Dr. Benjy is also the author of "Living in the Presence: A Jewish Mindfulness Guide to Everyday Life," a work designed to provide a practical roadmap to the discovery of purpose, to capture and experience some of the benefits of the world-to-come, right now, in this world. Dr. Benjy lives in Jerusalem with his wife and four children.

If you enjoy the podcast, please have The Lev Experience in mind in your end of the year giving! You can support the podcast by making any donation at Levx.org/donate

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Nov 30, 202253:46
Montana Rebbetzin/Blogger Chavie Bruk: Lessons in Parenthood, Wellness, Adoption, and Leadership (with Devorah Buxbaum)

Montana Rebbetzin/Blogger Chavie Bruk: Lessons in Parenthood, Wellness, Adoption, and Leadership (with Devorah Buxbaum)

Chavie  Bruk leads the Chabad center in Bozeman, Montana together with her husband, Rabbi Chaim, while raising her five children (who are adopted). Chavie shares lessons and musings from her life journey on her blog, CLEARASMUD and on Instagram, and teaches Torah classes to women around the world.

This podcast is a project of The Lev Experience. Check us out at levx.org. You can help support the podcast by sponsoring an episode or picking up a copy of my book “The Four Elements of an Empowered Life” from Mosaica Press. Use discount code: EMPOWER for 15% off! Also available on Amazon. 

If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, leave ratings and comments, connect with me on all the social media platforms but even and most importantly, share it with others!

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Nov 23, 202258:31
Work as a Calling... A Spiritual Look at the Changing Nature of Work: A Conversation with Leadership Consultant David Shar
Nov 16, 202248:50
Rap/Reggae Artist Ari Lesser: Sharing the depths of ancient texts through reggae, rap, and poetry
Nov 10, 202201:01:01
Kayla Haber Goldstein: Spiritual Barriers, Religious Struggles, and How to Overcome Them (with Devorah Buxbaum)
Nov 02, 202201:05:02
R' Judah Mischel: Finding Spirituality in the Boardroom, the Bedroom, and in Every Waking Moment

R' Judah Mischel: Finding Spirituality in the Boardroom, the Bedroom, and in Every Waking Moment

A widely admired inspirational teacher and guide, Rabbi Judah Mischel is Executive Director of Camp HASC, the Hebrew Academy for Special Children – the Jewish community’s premier Summer program for individuals with special needs. He is also a spiritual leader at the Orthodox Union and NCSY youth organization and the founder of Tzama Nafshi, an organization dedicated to fostering Jewish education and inspiration, committed to working to connect Jews with their Heritage, and each other. In this episode we delve into themes from his new book entitled, "Baderech: Along the Path of Teshuva" which is a vital companion for spiritual “travelers” at every stage, yearning to uncover their own path toward uncovering their true selves. We speak about the 5 mindsets that are necessary to find the spirituality in every moment.  

If you enjoy the podcast, please feel inspired to subscribe, share, rate, and review the podcast, and to reach out to Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum on any social media platform. To support the podcast please go to Levx.org, where you can make a donation and check out Rabbi Shlomo's new bestselling book, "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life".  Enjoy!

Oct 25, 202201:09:37
Gedale Fenster: The Path to Purity, Recovery, and Living Conciously
Oct 19, 202244:34
Energy of the Jewish Months- Tishrei: From Days of Awe to Days of Love
Oct 06, 202236:59
10 Days of Teshuva & the 10 Sefirot: R' Yaacov Haber on the Keys to True Greatness

10 Days of Teshuva & the 10 Sefirot: R' Yaacov Haber on the Keys to True Greatness

Sep 28, 202249:28
You are the Shofar! A deeper look at the essence of Rosh Hashana
Sep 21, 202224:03
Charlie Harary: The spiritual needs of men, life lessons from the NFL, and how to create resolutions that last!
Sep 12, 202257:29
Rabbi/Musician R' Yonah Bookstein: Creating communities and reaching distant Jews with innovation and love

Rabbi/Musician R' Yonah Bookstein: Creating communities and reaching distant Jews with innovation and love

Sep 05, 202256:39
Energy of the Jewish Months (Part 10): Month of Elul and Reconnecting to the Essence
Aug 29, 202238:33
Rivki Silver: Meaningful Conversations about Creativity, Conversion, and Self-Expression (with Devorah Buxbaum)
Aug 22, 202201:00:25
The Miracle of Childbirth: R' Yosef Shapiro on finding faith and support when you or your loved one is struggling on the path to parenthood

The Miracle of Childbirth: R' Yosef Shapiro on finding faith and support when you or your loved one is struggling on the path to parenthood

Rabbi Yosef Shapiro is the Senior Rabbi of the Brookhaven Kollel, a community that he and his wife, Rookie, started from scratch that now services hundreds of young Jews. After successfully navigating their journey of infertility, Rabbi Shapiro wrote the book "In It Together: A Candid View of Infertility" where he shares the personal struggle that he and his wife went through on their path to parenthood. It offers information, hope, and encouragement for those on similar journeys. He also counsels couples from around the world who are struggling with infertility. 

Special for our podcast listeners!!! You can now purchase my book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life" with a 15% discount at MosaicaPress.com using the special discount code: EMPOWER! When you purchase the book, aside from the joy it will bring you, you are also supporting this podcast and our work! So THANK YOU!!!

Aug 15, 202258:13
Tu B'av and the Three Agreements for a Masterpiece Marriage (with Devorah Buxbaum)

Tu B'av and the Three Agreements for a Masterpiece Marriage (with Devorah Buxbaum)

This is a talk that Rabbi Shlomo and Devorah gave for My Gift of Mikvah. They share three powerful lessons in maintaining and reawakening the freshness and renewal in your marriage.

Aug 08, 202246:60
Tisha B'Av featuring Rabbi Yaakov Meyer: How to connect deeply to one of the most important days in the Jewish calendar
Aug 02, 202201:04:39
Energy of the Jewish Months (Part 9): Month of Av- Time to Cry, Time to Sing, Time to Be Like the Lion King
Jul 28, 202243:02
Suffering is a Choice: R' Asher Resnick on Dealing with Pain, Loss, and Life's Challenges

Suffering is a Choice: R' Asher Resnick on Dealing with Pain, Loss, and Life's Challenges

Rabbi Asher Resnick is a senior lecturer for Aish HaTorah and the founder of JewishClarity.com, an educational platform that he launched in response to a world filled with chaos and questions that go to the very heart of Jewish belief, life and practice. Additionally, as a bereaved parent, Rabbi Resnick’s extensive writings on loss, suffering and trauma provide a Jewish perspective on coping with these sensitive life issues. It is his writing and lecturing on the topic that led him to release his new book "Pain is a Reality, Suffering is a Choice" by Mosaica Press. 

Special for our podcast listeners!!! You can now purchase my book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life" with a 15% discount at MosaicaPress.com using the special discount code: EMPOWER! When you purchase the book, aside from the joy it will bring you, you are also supporting this podcast and our work! So THANK YOU!!!

Jul 20, 202255:29
Chutzpah, Wisdom, and Wine: Jodi Samuels on How to Turn an Imperfect Life into a Masterpiece (with Devorah Buxbaum)

Chutzpah, Wisdom, and Wine: Jodi Samuels on How to Turn an Imperfect Life into a Masterpiece (with Devorah Buxbaum)

Jodi Samuels is an author, speaker, super mom and wife living in Jerusalem. She challenges mindsets and brings her passion for life to her work as a not-for-profit leader, community activist, disability advocate and entrepreneur. In her memoir, Chutzpah, Wisdom and Wine: The Journey of an Unstoppable Woman, Jodi shows how she uses resilience — and a lot of humor — to face life’s challenges and come out on top.

Jodi founded Jewish International Connection in order to provide community for Jews living abroad and hosts hundreds of events a year. Jodi’s writing appears on her own blog as well as The Times of Israel, The Jerusalem Post, Aish HaTorah and the Jewish View. She lives in Jerusalem with her husband, Gavin, and their three children.

Jul 12, 202245:08
R' Nasan Maimon: Hope, Happiness, and the Transformative Teachings of Breslov
Jul 04, 202201:12:41
Energy of the Jewish Months (Part 8): Month of Tamuz and Improving Our Vision To See The Blessing in our Struggles
Jun 26, 202238:20
Antony Gordon: Grow your net worth and your self-worth- Advice from a celebrity life/business coach
Jun 15, 202255:43
Ayelet Polonsky: Personal Discovery & the Power of a Manifestation Mindset (with Devorah Buxbaum)

Ayelet Polonsky: Personal Discovery & the Power of a Manifestation Mindset (with Devorah Buxbaum)

Ayelet Polonsky, aka "The Manifestation Mentor" is an adventure loving, green living, healthy dessert fanatic & yogi. Professionally she is an Inspirational Speaker, Life Coach and Therapist, trained in Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative Therapy & EFT. Her work has been featured in Mind Body Green, Elephant Journal, Glamor Magazine, Fox News, NBC, and CBS News. She lived in India for a large chunk of six years, meditating with some of the greatest Masters, until she arrived in Israel, where she's been a student and teacher of Mysticism and Manifestation. Ayelet has led transformational retreats and workshops for women all around the world, helping people break through the blockages so that they can "unlock miracles!"

Special for our podcast listeners!!! You can now purchase my book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life" with a 15% discount at MosaicaPress.com using the special discount code: EMPOWER! When you purchase the book, aside from the joy it will bring you, you are also supporting this podcast and our work! So THANK YOU!!!

Other related episodes:

R' Shlomo Katz: Getting in Touch with the Song of our Souls

Rav Doniel Katz on Reaching Higher Consciousness and the Power of the Mind

Jun 07, 202201:08:44
Making the Shavuot customs meaningful: From practical to mystical

Making the Shavuot customs meaningful: From practical to mystical

In the class (originally given in 2021), Rabbi Buxbaum explains the Shavuot traditions and the deeper meaning behind them. 

Previous Shavuot podcasts:

Shavuot (Part 1): Standing at Sinai and How to Have a Spiritual Experience

Shavuot (Part 2): Shavuot Customs and the Kabbalah of Dairy

Special for our podcast listeners!!! You can now purchase Rabbi Shlomo's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life" with a 15% discount at MosaicaPress.com using the special discount code: EMPOWER!

When you purchase the book, aside from the joy it will bring you, you are also supporting this podcast and our work! So THANK YOU!!!

May 31, 202241:07
Shavuot and Burning Down the Spiritual Barriers!
May 27, 202235:24
R' Yehoshua Gerzi: Practical Tools to Upgrade Your Mind, Body, and Vitality... every single day!

R' Yehoshua Gerzi: Practical Tools to Upgrade Your Mind, Body, and Vitality... every single day!

R’ Yehoshua Gerzi is an international lecturer, community rabbi, a musician, a martial artist, and sport & physical therapist. He is widely embraced for his unique contribution to Jewish mystical thought, particularly in practical day to day living. He is also the founder of the Founder of Pilzno Work-Inspired program, helping people achieve financial and career success while living with with more balance, fulfilment, and peace of mind. His mission is to create growth and change in the consciousness of humanity, upgrading people’s normative everyday experience to a life of purpose and intention. In this episode we speak about holistic growth in many different areas of our life including nutrition, exercise, meditative breathing, and more!

Special for our podcast listeners!!! You can now purchase my book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life" with a 15% discount at MosaicaPress.com using the special discount code: EMPOWER!

When you purchase the book, aside from the joy it will bring you, you are also supporting this podcast and our work! So THANK YOU!!!


May 24, 202201:02:20
Energy of the Jewish Months (Part 7): Journey Through the Months of Iyar and Sivan
May 18, 202235:03
Lag B'Omer: The birth of Kabbalah and its place within Judaism

Lag B'Omer: The birth of Kabbalah and its place within Judaism

In this class, Rabbi Shlomo discusses Lag B'Omer and what it is all about. We explore the life of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and how his teachings spread to the world and evolved over the centuries. We speak about the place of Kabbalah in Jewish study and why there has been a movement towards greater Kabbalistic study in recent years.

May 13, 202246:08
Aliza Bulow: Social Activism, Women's Empowerment, Grief, and a Never-Ending Quest for Greatness! (with Devorah Buxbaum)

Aliza Bulow: Social Activism, Women's Empowerment, Grief, and a Never-Ending Quest for Greatness! (with Devorah Buxbaum)

Aliza Bulow has been a Jewish Educator for over twenty five years. She is the founder and director of Core, an organization that connects Jewish women and strengthens Jewish homes and communities, and travels regularly to offer guidance, leadership training, and strategic planning for Jewish organizations and communities throughout the continent. 

In this episode Aliza shares with us her incredible journey from her upbring as an activist in the civil rights movement, her rejection of the church to become a Jew, he time in the IDF, traveling to Russia to help Soviet Jewry, and, ultimately, dealing with the tragic loss of her son to mental illness. 

This was a powerful conversation with lots of laughs, lots of tears, and lots of powerful lessons! 

This podcast is a project of The Lev Experience. To support the podcast please consider donating at Levx.org, picking up a copy of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life", and, most importantly, subscribing and sharing the podcast with others.

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Thanks for listening!

May 09, 202201:06:27
The Omer & The Mystical Roots of Rabbi Akiva and his Students

The Omer & The Mystical Roots of Rabbi Akiva and his Students

In this class given in 2021, Rabbi Shlomo explores why there is sadness mixed in to Sefirat HaOmer, a time which should be purely festive. The class delves into the story of Rabbi Akiva, some of the mystical roots of Akiva and his students, and what are some lessons that we should apply to our own lives during this time of year. 

May 03, 202244:52
R' Zac Kamenetz: Expanded Consciousness, Spiritual Experiences, and the Possibilities/Risks of the Psychedelic Revolution
Apr 26, 202201:09:17
Benji Elson LMSW: Healing Through the Energy of Sefirat Ha'Omer
Apr 19, 202201:03:37
A Kabbalistic Introduction to Sefirat Ha'Omer and the Divine Sefirot
Apr 13, 202255:27
Rav Gav Friedman: Passover and the Art of Engaging Your Audience in Jewish Ideas
Apr 07, 202201:07:32
Energy of the Jewish Months (Part 6): Month of Nissan, Renewal, and the Birth of the World
Apr 04, 202236:37
Relationship Secrets from the Passover Seder with Devorah Buxbaum (Part 2): Connecting withour Kids
Mar 28, 202245:02
Relationship Secrets from the Passover Seder with Devorah Buxbaum (Part 1): Marriage
Mar 22, 202246:22
Barry Shore, The Ambassador of Joy: How to Slay Stress and Overcome Challenges

Barry Shore, The Ambassador of Joy: How to Slay Stress and Overcome Challenges

Barry Shore, a.k.a the Ambassador of Joy, is the founder of the Joy of Living Institute and the author of, The Joy of Living: How to Slay Stress and Be Happy. His Mission is to transform the world through JOY. He is also a successful serial entrepreneur.

In September 2004, he became a quadriplegic overnight from a rare disease. His journey to regain mobility pushed him to Go MAD (Make A Difference). He set out to build a platform to teach people to LIVE in JOY, daily. No matter the situation. To that end The JOY of LIVING Institute ™ was born, with its signature KEEP SMILING brand and his radio show/podcast which is heard worldwide by hundreds of thousands.

In the process of recovering from full paralysis he has become an avid swimmer and by swimming 2 miles/day 6X/week has accumulated more than 7,223 miles over 12 years.

This podcast is a project of The Lev Experience. To support the podcast please consider donating at Levx.org, picking up a copy of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life", and, most importantly, subscribing and sharing the podcast with others.

Mar 20, 202201:00:02
The Depth of Purim (Part 3): Wine, Women, and the Garden of Eden
Mar 10, 202238:13
The Depth of Purim (Part 2): Esther's Hidden Mission
Mar 06, 202240:46
Internet Sensation Meir Kay: Life Lessons from Bringing Joy to the World (co-hosted with Devorah Buxbaum)

Internet Sensation Meir Kay: Life Lessons from Bringing Joy to the World (co-hosted with Devorah Buxbaum)

This is the second episode in a series on joy as we interview various guests who are known for their ability to bring joy to others! Stay tuned for future episodes as we prepare for the holiday of Purim with great guests and Purim classes.

Meir Kay, is a filmmaker and Internet sensation whose viral videos have amassed over 350 million views and his social media presence has upwards of one million followers. He makes videos that focus on spreading positivity, emphasize the importance of being happy and showcase random acts of kindness. He is also a marathon runner, world traveler, motivational speaker, social activist and mental health advocate.  

If you enjoyed this episode, we highly recommend our "Three Happiness Practices" episode with Shlomo and Devorah where we discuss achieving happiness in your life.

This podcast is a project of The Lev Experience. To support the podcast please consider donating at Levx.org, picking up a copy of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life", and, most importantly, subscribing and sharing the podcast with others.


 

Feb 28, 202201:00:08
The Depth of Purim (Part 1): The Doubt before the Breakthrough
Feb 21, 202238:18
Award-Winning Hollywood Writer David Sacks: Laughter, Leadership, and Elevating Your Life

Award-Winning Hollywood Writer David Sacks: Laughter, Leadership, and Elevating Your Life

This is the first episode in a series on joy as we interview various guests who are known for their ability to bring joy to others! Stay tuned for future episodes as we prepare for the holiday of Purim with great guest and Purim classes. 

David Sacks gives the weekly Torah podcast “Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World” and has spoken to enthusiastic crowds, opening the hearts of people across the US, Europe, Israel and South Africa. His topics range from the meaning of life, to Hollywood’s impact on the world, to achieving happiness.

Born and raised in New York City, David Sacks attended Harvard College, graduating with a degree in Government. While there he began his comedy writing career for the school’s humor magazine, The Harvard Lampoon. Upon graduating, David moved to Los Angeles and began writing for television.

Among the shows he’s worked for are “The Simpsons”, where he won an Emmy Award, and “Third Rock from the Sun” for which he won a Golden Globe Award, “Malcolm in the Middle”, and “Final Space” on Adult Swim. David is the co founder and Senior Lecturer of The Happy Minyan of Los Angeles. David is married and raises his family in Beverly Hills, CA.

This podcast is a project of The Lev Experience. To support the podcast please consider donating at Levx.org, picking up a copy of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life", and, most importantly, subscribing and sharing the podcast with others.

Feb 15, 202201:07:44
Slovie Jungreis-Wolff: Transforming Your Home into a Sacred Space
Feb 08, 202201:00:46
Energy of the Jewish Months (5): Month of Adar, Pisces, and the Deep Waters of our Emotions
Feb 01, 202233:31
Harry Rothenberg: How to Build a Life that Your are Beyond Proud Of
Jan 25, 202201:02:02
Rabbi Dr. Yosef Lynn & Rabbi Jack Cohen: Finding Your Unique Path to a Vibrant Judaism

Rabbi Dr. Yosef Lynn & Rabbi Jack Cohen: Finding Your Unique Path to a Vibrant Judaism

Rabbi Dr. Yosef Lynn and Rabbi Jack Cohen are co-authors of "Nurture their Nature: The Torah’s Essential Guidance for Parents and Teachers". Rabbi Lynn is Dean of Students and senior lecturer at Mechon Yaakov in Jerusalem, a Career Discovery & Executive Coach, author, and adjunct professor of Positive Psychology at Touro College in Jerusalem. Rabbi Cohen is the Director of Education for Olami, working directly with Jewish outreach professionals on innovative educational approaches that resonate with young, 21st century Jews. He is also the author of a weekly theexpressionoflife.com.

This podcast is a project of The Lev Experience. To support the podcast, consider donating at levx.org and getting your copy of R. Shlomo's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life". Enjoying the podcast? Please subscribe and share!

Past guests:

R. Shlomo Katz, Ruchi Koval, Yaakov Klein, R. Judah Mischel, R. Moshe Friedman, R. Doniel Katz, Moshe Gersht, R. Dov Ber Cohen, Adrienne Gold, Rochel Goldbaum, R. Tzvi Sytner, Menachem Poznanski, Chaya Lester, R Shmuel Reichman, and more!


Jan 18, 202201:02:02
The Deep Roots of Tu B'Shvat and What To Learn From It
Jan 11, 202246:19
R' Shlomo Katz: Getting in Touch with the Song of our Souls
Jan 10, 202256:11
Energy of the Jewish Months (4): Month of Shevat, Aquarius, and the Source of Creativity
Jan 03, 202239:27
The Spiritual Path to Recovery: Menachem Poznanski LCSW on Addiction, Inner Pain, and Lessons from Exodus
Dec 27, 202101:05:53
Marriage, Mikvah, and Intimacy Secrets with Rochel Goldbaum and Devorah Buxbaum

Marriage, Mikvah, and Intimacy Secrets with Rochel Goldbaum and Devorah Buxbaum

Rochel Goldbaum is a highly sought-after international speaker and the founder of My Gift of Mikvah, a division of Mikvah USA that is dedicated to enhancing marriages by unwrapping the mysterious, enchanted and beautiful gift of Mikvah through workshops, trainings, and Mikvah tours. Her effervescent joy and engaging style has drawn many to her classes and lectures focusing on topics of parenting, self development, marital harmony and intimacy in the Jewish home.  In addition to her teaching, Rochel is a dating and relationships coach and mentor of other professionals.   

To support the podcast please consider donating at Levx.org, picking up a copy of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life", and, most importantly, subscribing and sharing the podcast with others.

Other Marriage podcasts with Rabbi Shlomo and Devorah Buxbaum:

Transform Your Marriage

The 3 Agreements of a Masterpiece Marriage

Other recent podcast guests include:

Rebbetzin Ruchi Koval, Author Yaakov Klein, Rabbi Judah Mischel, Rapper/Rabbi Moshe Friedman, Rabbi Doniel Katz, Author Moshe Gersht, Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen, Adrienne Gold, and more!

Dec 21, 202101:07:58
Energy of the Jewish Months (3): Month of Teves, the Goat, and the Meaning behind the Fast
Dec 13, 202136:27
R. Yaakov Klein: Searching for the Lost Passion of Judaism

R. Yaakov Klein: Searching for the Lost Passion of Judaism

R’ Yaakov Klein is an author, musician, and lecturer devoted to sharing the inner light of Torah through his books, music, and lectures. R’ Yaakov is the author of “Sparks from Berditchov”, “Sunlight of Redemption”, and his seminal work based on Rebbe Nachman's tale of "The Lost Princess", entitled "The Story of Our Lives". His popular classes in a wide range of Chasidism and classical Jewish thought have been played tens of thousands of times by Jews across the globe who appreciate the depth, beauty, optimism, and relevance of the material as well as R’ Yaakov’s honest and engaging style.

In May 2020, R' Yaakov founded the Lost Princess Initiative, an educational platform based on the primary messages of the book. Through its many projects and programs, this broad initiative seeks to provide a guiding compass to a generation searching for the "Lost Princess" - a Jewish experience bursting with feeling, connection, depth, beauty, expansiveness, and burning relevance.

To support the podcast please consider donating at Levx.org, picking up a copy of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life", and, most importantly, subscribing and sharing the podcast with others.

Connect with Rabbi Shlomo on Facebook and Instagram!

Other recent podcast guests include:

Rebbetzin Ruchi Koval

Rabbi Judah Mischel

Rapper/Rabbi Moshe Friedman

Rabbi Doniel Katz

Author Moshe Gersht

Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen

and more!

Dec 07, 202152:13
Rise! R. Tzvi Sytner on Reinventing Self-Esteem and Inspiring Hope
Nov 22, 202147:24
Four Elements Book Club 3: The Chanukah Menorah, Joseph, and the Ego
Nov 16, 202146:24
The Power of Dreams and Getting in Touch with Your Inner Mystic: A Conversation with Chaya Lester and Devorah Buxbaum

The Power of Dreams and Getting in Touch with Your Inner Mystic: A Conversation with Chaya Lester and Devorah Buxbaum

Chaya Lester is a psychotherapist, inspirational speaker and spiritual guide. She and her husband Hillel, are the directors of The Shalev Center in Jerusalem, which offers an array of classes, workshops and retreats for locals and visitors alike, as well as caring individual and group therapy. She is also a wordsmith, performance artist and an unapologetic mystic; passionate about bringing Torah to life. As a spiritual tour guide, Chaya has had the honor of guiding thousands of visitors in Israel; among them are VIP visitors such as pop-star Alicia Keys, Demi Lovato, Chinese billionaires and US Senators. Chaya lives with her husband, Rabbi Hillel Lester, and their 4 energetic children in the vibrant heart of Jerusalem.

In this episode, also featuring Devorah Buxbaum we discuss Chaya's personal journey from a secular kid in Memphis to becoming a spiritual teacher, as well as her powerful work in guiding people to connect to their spiritual sides and listen to their dreams. 

You can learn more about Chaya Lester's work on her website Chayalester.com

To support the podcast please consider donating at Levx.org, picking up a copy of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life", and, most importantly, subscribing and sharing the podcast with others.

Connect with Rabbi Shlomo on Facebook and Instagram!

Enjoyed this episode? Here are some similar topics that you may enjoy:

Rav Doniel Katz on Reaching Higher Consciousness and the Power of the Mind

Boardroom to Bedroom: R. Judah Mischel on Finding Spirituality in Every Moment

Moshe Gersht on Mindfulness, Equanimity, and Finding Your Bliss

Nov 09, 202154:39
Energy of the Jewish Months (2): Month of Kislev, the Bow, and the Hidden Flames
Nov 01, 202134:48
Soul Construction: Ruchi Koval on Shaping Your Character, Radical Acceptance, and Dealing with Difficult People; Co-hosted with Devorah Buxbaum
Oct 26, 202101:07:21
Rapper/Rabbi Moshe Friedman (AKA Rav Mo): The Music, The Message, and The Process
Oct 18, 202101:02:50
Energy of the Jewish Months (1): Month of Cheshvan, the Scorpion, and the Duality of Water
Oct 05, 202143:30
Four Elements Book Club 2: The 4 Species of Sukkot & The 4 Elements
Sep 24, 202152:01
Sukkot: The Joy of the Broken-Hearted and the Symbol of the Sukkah
Sep 17, 202130:48
R' Daniel Friedman on How To Have a Transformative Rosh Hashanah and New Year!

R' Daniel Friedman on How To Have a Transformative Rosh Hashanah and New Year!

Rabbi Friedman is leaving his mark on the world! Born in Manchester, and raised in Sydney, Australia, he has served communities in the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK.  His articles have appeared in the Journal of Halacha and Contemporary Society, the Jewish Press, the Jerusalem Post, Aish.com, and numerous other outlets.  He was the inaugural chair of the National Holocaust Monument of Canada and is a world-renowned expert on the intersection of halachah and international relations.

He is author of the new book “The Transformative Daf” based on the Daf Yomi cycle (the practice of learning one page of Talmud a day and completing studying the entire Talmud every seven and a half years). In this new book, Rabbi Friedman explores Tractate Rosh Hashana and shares thoughts about how to make each page (called a "Daf) relevant and practical in our lives.  

In this episode, we take a peak into Rabbi Daniel's world and some of his thoughts about how to make Rosh Hashanah and the upcoming year a truly transformative one. 

And, on the topic of transformation... have you picked up a copy of my new book, "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life"? 

If you haven't, I would love to recommend it to you in building your personal spiritual strategic plan for the new year. It will give you deeper insight into yourself, your purpose, and offers real strategies for long-lasting change. It is available on Amazon and wherever Jewish books are sold. 


Aug 31, 202101:04:08
The First Step of Teshuva (Talk given for Project Inspire's Mindflex program)

The First Step of Teshuva (Talk given for Project Inspire's Mindflex program)

Enjoy this special 20-minute episode! This is Part 1 of a set of talks that I gave for Project Inspire's Mindflex program on the topic of "Rosh Hashana: Season of Change". More classes and conversations coming up next week!

Aug 25, 202119:52
Venture Capitalist Michael Eisenberg on the Torah Path to Prosperity

Venture Capitalist Michael Eisenberg on the Torah Path to Prosperity

Widely considered one of Israel's top venture capitalists, Michael Eisenberg is co-founder and General Partner at Aleph, an early stage venture capital fund with over $500 million under management. Michael, has been a venture capitalist for twenty-five years. Aleph focuses on partnering with great Israeli entrepreneurs to build large, meaningful companies and impactful global brands. Since its founding in 2013, Aleph has invested in more than forty companies. Since 2006, Michael has been writing the blog Six Kids and a Full Time Job, on topics ranging from politics to technology, Judaism, and macroeconomics. Michael has also published five books in Hebrew: The Vanishing Jew, Ben Baruch, The Tree of Life and Prosperity, Everyone can be Moses, and Roaring Tribe. He lectures frequently on venture capital, Israel, and entrepreneurship. He is set to release The Tree of Life and Prosperity in English this August.
In this episode we discuss his own journey to success and how he balances his career, his writing, and his family of a wife and 8 children. We speak about his new book and what he feels are the Biblical secrets to creating wealth. We get into why Israeli startups are so success ful and what we can learn from them. And much more!
And, on the subject of living a successful life... My new book, "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life" is now available which focuses on living your most successful life by discovering our inner spiritual elements of fire, wind, water, and earth! You can order it on Amazon,
MosaicaPress.com or our website: levx.org/four-elements/ or wherever books are sold! If you are enjoying these podcasts, please support out efforts by donating at Levx.org/donate. And don't forget to reach our to me on any of the social media platforms like Facebook or Instagram.
Aug 16, 202159:20
Rav Doniel Katz on Reaching Higher Consciousness and the Power of the Mind

Rav Doniel Katz on Reaching Higher Consciousness and the Power of the Mind

Born and raised in Australia, Rav Doniel abandoned his award-winning film and theatre career in his mid-twenties after a year of intensive spiritual awakening.  Since then, he has spent nearly two decades immersed in the world of Torah and Kabbalistic teachings, learning from some of the world’s great rabbis and spiritual masters. He is the founder of The Elevation Project which brings together Jews and seekers from all walks of life to explore the Torah’s definitive map of human psychology and consciousness on an experiential level, synthesizing the most profound teachings of 4,000 years of wisdom into a unified system that makes these high-level spiritual teachings accessible to seekers of all backgrounds. Rav Doniel has lectured extensively around the world including at the Mind & Life Institute in Massachusetts; the Sinai Indaba conference in South Africa, and the Wisdom 2.0 conference in Tel Aviv. His mission is to reveal the unity among different paths of Torah — to allow all people, everywhere, to experience its spiritual depth, beauty, and transformative power. In this episode we speak about achieving higher consciousness, meditation, the power of the mind, the law of attraction, manifesting, and so much more.  And, on the subject of transformation... My new book, "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life" is now available which focuses on transforming your life by discovering our inner spiritual elements of fire, wind, water, and earth! You can order it on Amazon, MosaicaPress.com or our website: https://levx.org/four-elements/ or wherever books are sold! Lastly, if you are interested in more podcasts about meditation, here is a link to two previous classes that were posted on this podcast about this topic: Jewish Meditation Techniques (Part 1)| Jewish Meditation Techniques (Part 2)| Poetry of Prayer (Part 2): Belief and the Law of Attraction If you are enjoying these podcasts, please support out efforts by donating at Levx.org/donate. And don't forget to reach our to me on any of the social media platforms like Facebook or Instagram.
Aug 09, 202101:07:11
Shmuel Reichman on Self-Awareness, Self-Mastery and the Truth About Self-Help
Aug 01, 202154:18
Four Elements Book Club 1: Identifying Your Life Mission and Purpose
Jul 26, 202150:47
Yaffa Palti & Devorah Buxbaum on #MyOrthodoxLife, Netflix, and Stepping "Out of the Box"
Jul 20, 202101:03:14
Parenting Adolescents During Turbulent and Anxiety-Provoking Times with Dr. Michael Milobsky
Jul 06, 202155:20
From Prada to Prayer: A Conversation with Adrienne Gold Davis and Devorah Buxbaum
Jun 30, 202159:52
David Sussman on Surviving Lebanon, the Beauty of Israel, and Lessons from the band Phish
Jun 22, 202158:58
Moshe Gersht on Mindfulness, Equanimity, and Finding Your Bliss

Moshe Gersht on Mindfulness, Equanimity, and Finding Your Bliss

Rabbi Moshe Gersht is a sought out spiritual teacher in Jerusalem and a Wall Street Journal bestselling author. A student of Torah, Kaballah, and Chasidus, he shares ancient mystical and philosophical wisdom in a way that is practical, relatable, and enjoyable. For nearly a decade Moshe toured the states as the singer and songwriter for a popular Los Angeles based rock band. After having a spiritual awakening he chose to pursue a life of truth and meaning on a different stage. Today, Moshe seamlessly connects and expresses fundamental spiritual ideas with universal principles of psychology, spirituality, and self-development. He recently released his national bestseller book, It’s All The Same To Me: A Torah Guide To Inner Peace and Love of Life, which has garnered the attention of many other spiritual leaders, Deepak Chopra and Rabbi Manis Friedman among them. Visit www.MosheGersht.com & YouTube. And, on the subject of books... My new book, "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life" is now available! You can order it at: https://levx.org/four-elements/
Jun 14, 202101:02:54
Preview of my new book- Part 2! (Talk given for Project Inspire's Mindflex program)
Jun 07, 202148:17
Preview of my new book- Part 1! (Talk given for Project Inspire's Mindflex program)
Jun 02, 202146:54
Marion Haberman on becoming a Jewish influencer and making your voice heard through online content creation
Jun 02, 202154:50
Jacob Rupp on Shifting Gears to Become Your Authentic Self
May 20, 202142:17
Dov Ber Cohen on Becoming an Enlightened Jewish Warrior
May 15, 202147:49
Shavuot (Part 2): Shavuot Customs and the Kabbalah of Dairy

Shavuot (Part 2): Shavuot Customs and the Kabbalah of Dairy

A deeper look in to the four customs of Shavuot and the hidden message of milk.

May 14, 202134:25
Shavuot (Part 1): Standing at Sinai and How to Have a Spiritual Experience

Shavuot (Part 1): Standing at Sinai and How to Have a Spiritual Experience

What exactly did the Jewish people experience at Sinai and how can we get it back? Why we feel inspired sometimes but not others. 

May 06, 202139:06
Pirkei Avot: The 3 Pillars of Jewish Living

Pirkei Avot: The 3 Pillars of Jewish Living

In this class recording, Rabbi Shlomo explores a teaching from the book Pirkei Avot (Ethics from our Forefathers) that discusses the 3 pillars of Judaism. We explore the importance of balancing priorities, the difference between personal growth and trying to change the world, and what it means to be a Jewish influencer. 

Apr 14, 202130:02
Purim: The Key to Happiness and the Power of Being Present

Purim: The Key to Happiness and the Power of Being Present

In honor of the Jewish month of Adar, Rabbi Shlomo discusses joy and happiness and how they are rooted in one's ability to be completely present in whatever activity they are doing.
Feb 16, 202127:48
Poetry of Prayer (Part 6): The Amidah and God's Attributes

Poetry of Prayer (Part 6): The Amidah and God's Attributes

In this series, Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum explores the deeper workings of prayer, how it contributes to our spiritual growth, and how to make it a powerful experience in your life.

Feb 09, 202140:01
Poetry of Prayer (Part 5): Count your blessings and make your blessings count

Poetry of Prayer (Part 5): Count your blessings and make your blessings count

In this series, Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum explores the deeper workings of prayer, how it contributes to our spiritual growth, and how to make it a powerful experience in your life.

Feb 02, 202140:35
Poetry of Prayer (Part 4): Ancient Text or Freestyle from the Heart?

Poetry of Prayer (Part 4): Ancient Text or Freestyle from the Heart?

In this series, Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum explores the deeper workings of prayer, how it contributes to our spiritual growth, and how to make it a powerful experience in your life.

Jan 14, 202132:08
Poetry of Prayer (Part 3): Every Word Matters

Poetry of Prayer (Part 3): Every Word Matters

In this series, Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum explores the deeper workings of prayer, how it contributes to our spiritual growth, and how to make it a powerful experience in your life.

Jan 07, 202136:05
Poetry of Prayer (Part 2): Belief and the Law of Attraction

Poetry of Prayer (Part 2): Belief and the Law of Attraction

In this series, Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum explores the deeper workings of prayer, how it contributes to our spiritual growth, and how to make it a powerful experience in your life.

Dec 29, 202038:50
Poetry of Prayer (Part 1): Defining Prayer

Poetry of Prayer (Part 1): Defining Prayer

In this series, Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum explores the deeper workings of prayer, how it contributes to our spiritual growth, and how to make it a powerful experience in your life.

Dec 29, 202034:54
Kabbalah of the Hebrew Alphabet 6

Kabbalah of the Hebrew Alphabet 6

How the Hebrew letters tell the story of the creation of the universe, the hiddenness and revelation of God in creation, and our journey through life.

Nov 26, 202047:19
Kabbalah of the Hebrew Alphabet 5

Kabbalah of the Hebrew Alphabet 5

How the Hebrew letters tell the story of the creation of the universe, the hiddenness and revelation of God in creation, and our journey through life.

Nov 19, 202045:47
Kabbalah of the Hebrew Alphabet 4

Kabbalah of the Hebrew Alphabet 4

How the Hebrew letters tell the story of the creation of the universe, the hiddenness and revelation of God in creation, and our journey through life. (First 7 minutes are Q & A about free will and Divine providence.)

Nov 13, 202044:09
Kabbalah of the Hebrew Alphabet 3

Kabbalah of the Hebrew Alphabet 3

How the Hebrew letters tell the story of the creation of the universe, as well as the hiddenness and revelation of God in creation.

Nov 05, 202045:56
Kabbalah of the Hebrew Alphabet 2

Kabbalah of the Hebrew Alphabet 2

How the Hebrew letters tell the story of the creation of the universe and the hiddenness of God in creation. 

Oct 29, 202046:54
Kabbalah of the Hebrew Alphabet 1

Kabbalah of the Hebrew Alphabet 1

Kabbalah considers the Hebrew Alphabet to be the building blocks of reality. It is with these letters that Creation became reality and it is through the use of these letters in our prayers, blessings and meditations that we can awaken the spiritual force inside of us. Much of Kabbalistic thought revolves analyzing the words of the Torah based on the letters that they contain.

Join Rabbi Buxbaum to explore how the letters become the spiritual DNA of our universe and in the process, learn more about ourselves and our world. No previous Hebrew knowledge is necessary.

Oct 27, 202046:13
How Shabbat Traditions Transform us (with Devorah Buxbaum)

How Shabbat Traditions Transform us (with Devorah Buxbaum)

Rabbi Shlomo and Devorah Buxbaum speak about how through the traditions of Shabbat we develop a mindset that help us overcome much of the stress, anxiety and turmoil that exists in our heads.

Oct 26, 202044:27
Adam & Eve: Lessons in Getting High and Feeling Low

Adam & Eve: Lessons in Getting High and Feeling Low

What the story of Adam and Eve teach us about human consciousness, the desire for spiritual experiences and the need for human struggle. Learning how to accept ourselves even when we are feeling low.

Oct 09, 202029:04
Reboot your Spirituality with Devorah Buxbaum

Reboot your Spirituality with Devorah Buxbaum

This is Part 4 of a powerful 4-part pre-Rosh Hashana webinar, where Rabbi Shlomo and Devorah Buxbaum discuss real strategies to reboot your habits, mindsets, relationships, and spirituality and get into the High Holiday spirit!

Sep 05, 202040:58
Reboot your Relationships with Devorah Buxbaum

Reboot your Relationships with Devorah Buxbaum

This is Part 3 of a powerful 4-part pre-Rosh Hashana webinar, where Rabbi Shlomo and Devorah Buxbaum discuss real strategies to reboot your habits, mindsets, relationships, and spirituality and get into the High Holiday spirit!

Sep 03, 202030:56
Reboot your Mindset with Devorah Buxbaum

Reboot your Mindset with Devorah Buxbaum

This is Part 2 of a powerful 4-part pre-Rosh Hashana webinar, where Rabbi Shlomo and Devorah Buxbaum discuss real strategies to reboot your habits, mindsets, relationships, and spirituality and get into the High Holiday spirit!

Sep 02, 202037:04
Reboot your Vitality with Devorah Buxbaum

Reboot your Vitality with Devorah Buxbaum

This is Part 1 of a powerful 4-part pre-Rosh Hashana webinar, where Rabbi Shlomo and Devorah Buxbaum discuss real strategies to reboot your habits, mindsets, relationships, and spirituality and get into the High Holiday spirit!

Sep 01, 202032:14
Jewish Meditation Techniques (Part 2)

Jewish Meditation Techniques (Part 2)

In this class we explore meditation techniques from the Baal Shem Tov, Rabbi Nachman of Breslov and other Chassidic masters involvoing using verses and phrases as mantras as well as swaying and movement. 

Jun 10, 202025:35
Jewish Meditation Techniques (Part 1)

Jewish Meditation Techniques (Part 1)

Exploring a classic Jewish meditation technique to quiet one's mind and enter into a more spiritual inner state. 

Jun 03, 202029:30
Welcome to the Empowered Jewish Living Podcast!
May 01, 202005:35