Empowered Jewish Living with Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum

Rabbi Raz Hartman is a teacher of chassidut and spirituality in many Torah institutions throughout Israel. He is also the founder and former spiritual leader of the world-famous "Va-ani Tefilah" Synagogue in Jerusalem. After meeting Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach while studying music in university, Raz began a journey to discover his Jewish roots and channel his musical gifts towards creating heartful, meditative, and spiritual music that would touch the souls of all who hear. He is a pianist, songwriter, and singer who has recorded three studio albums and has appeared as a guest on countless others. --- Related episodes: R' Shlomo Katz: Getting in Touch with the Song of our Souls Rabbi/Musician R' Yonah Bookstein: Creating communities and reaching distant Jews with innovation and love -- Please rate and review the Empowered Jewish Living podcast on whatever platform you stream it. Please follow Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum and the Lev Experience on the following channels: Facebook: @shlomobuxbaum Instagram: @shlomobuxbaum YouTube: TheLevExperience 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

Jenna Zadaka is a celebrated teacher of Jewish Mysticism, Yoga, and Mindfulness, who has creatively infused Jewish mystic teachings from the cyclical Hebrew calendar into wellness practices for over 10 years. She is the Jewish Education Director of At The Well Project and is the creator of powerful courses and content which can be found at breathandsoul.net or on instagram at @breathandsoul_jenna. Her spiritual journey brought her closer to her Judaism and then to Israel. She now lives in Boulder, Colorado where she teaches and treks in the mountains with her psychotherapist and qigong-loving husband and two small boys. — Related Episodes: A Kabbalistic Tu B'Shvat Seder from Tzfat- Featuring Eliyahu Pereira (of Two Chassids in a Pod) Energy of the Jewish Months (4): Month of Shevat, Aquarius, and the Source of Creativity The Deep Roots of Tu B'Shvat and What To Learn From It -- Please rate and review the Empowered Jewish Living podcast on whatever platform you stream it. Please follow Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum and the Lev Experience on the following channels: Facebook: @shlomobuxbaum Instagram: @shlomobuxbaum YouTube: TheLevExperience 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

Dr. Tepfer received his doctoral degree from The Graduate Center, CUNY and advanced training at The Beck Institute, the Albert Ellis Institute, The William Allison White Institute, The Ackerman Institute for the Family, The Psychodrama Institute, and The Gottman Institute. He extensively trained with experts in the field of family therapy and couple infidelity and is a certified sex addiction and multiple addictions therapist (CSAT, CMAT). He is also a certified sex therapist (AASECT). Currently, Dr. Tepfer maintains his full time private practice in Cedarhurst, Brooklyn, and is the founding director of Arbor Intensives. Dr. Tepfer serves as a supervisor for the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP), and is professionally affiliated with The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH), and Nefesh International. He currently resides in Nassau County with his wife and children. -- Related episodes: R' Scott Kahn: Orthodox conundrums; marital intimacy, and other hard conversations we should be having! Marriage, Mikvah, and Intimacy Secrets with Rochel Goldbaum and Devorah Buxbaum Freedom, Femininity, and Family: Passover Insights with Rabbi Yonah Sklare -- Please rate and review the Empowered Jewish Living podcast on whatever platform you stream it. Please follow Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum and the Lev Experience on the following channels: Facebook: @shlomobuxbaum Instagram: @shlomobuxbaum YouTube: TheLevExperience 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

Rebbetzin Gila Ross is a life coach and educator for over 20 years. Originally from London, Gila is a mother of eight children and has lived in Israel, Berlin, the UK, Calgary, Vancouver B.C. and recently moved to Denver, Colorado. She hosts the weekly podcast, "Power Up!" and recently published her first book, Living Beautifully- How to bring meaning, joy and love into your life based on the timeless wisdom of Pirkei Avos. Drawing from the time-tested wisdom of Pirkei Avos, the book explores how to live beautifully despite the pressures and complexity of modern life. Please rate and review the Empowered Jewish Living podcast on whatever platform you stream it. Please follow Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum and the Lev Experience on the following channels: Facebook: @shlomobuxbaum Instagram: @shlomobuxbaum YouTube: TheLevExperience 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

Rabbi Rachamim Bitton discusses combining Kabbalah and Chassidut for personal growth. Topics include Hypnotherapy, NLP, meditation techniques, and the Vitality Circle Program. He emphasizes accessing the subconscious mind for healing and lasting change.

In this solo episode, we explore the deeper reasons behind the fast of Asar B'Teves as well as the fascinating origins of the non-Jewish holidays that occur this time of year. We show a surprising connection and theme that emerges. Here are links to two other podcast episodes mentioned in this episode: Energy of the Jewish Months (3): Month of Teves, the Goat, and the Meaning behind the Fast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shlomo-buxbaum7/episodes/Energy-of-the-Jewish-Months-3-Month-of-Teves--the-Goat--and-the-Meaning-behind-the-Fast-e1bhc4o Kabbalah of the Hebrew Alphabet 1: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shlomo-buxbaum7/episodes/Kabbalah-of-the-Hebrew-Alphabet-1-eligsq Please rate and review the Empowered Jewish Living podcast on whatever platform you stream it. Please follow Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum and the Lev Experience on the following channels: Facebook: @shlomobuxbaum Instagram: @shlomobuxbaum YouTube: TheLevExperience 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

This is a recording of a zoom talk given by Rabbi Shlomo in 2022 for Project Inspire's Mindflex program. We explore the fascinating story of the very first Chanukah and what our Sages were trying to accomplish with Chanukah. Discussed as well is the deep connection between Chanukah and the holiday of Sukkot, as well as what we are supposed to take away from a truly mysterious Jewish holiday. Please rate and review the Empowered Jewish Living podcast on whatever platform you stream it. Please follow Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum and the Lev Experience on the following channels: Facebook: @shlomobuxbaum Instagram: @shlomobuxbaum YouTube: TheLevExperience 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

Rabbi Dr. Elie Feder is a PhD in mathematics and has been a mathematics professor at Kingsborough Community College. He has published many papers and delivered numerous talks in graph theory, which is his field of mathematical research. He is also a teacher of Talmud. Recently, he authored a book titled "Gematria Refigured," which explores the significance of quantity and fine tuning in Torah, life, and the universe. He is also the co-host of the Physics to God podcast. Please rate and review the Empowered Jewish Living podcast on whatever platform you stream it. Please follow Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum and the Lev Experience on the following channels: Facebook: @shlomobuxbaum Instagram: @shlomobuxbaum YouTube: TheLevExperience 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

Eli Schwebel is a Brooklyn based recording artist & producer with Jewish music running through his veins. Schwebel spearheaded the renaissance of Jewish acappella music, as well as creating a vocally rich, pop-rock sound that transformed the definition of traditional Jewish music. He launched his solo career with his album, “Hearts Mind”, which has been called "groundbreaking" in its genre. Please rate and review the Empowered Jewish Living podcast on whatever platform you stream it. Please follow Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum and the Lev Experience on the following channels: Facebook: @shlomobuxbaum Instagram: @shlomobuxbaum YouTube: TheLevExperience 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

This talk was given on 11/3/2023 for Project Inspire's Mindlfex Program. In this virtual talk for participants around the world, Rabbi Shlomo speaks about the power of faith, joy, and loving God during these difficult times and how deepening one's intention in saying the Shema is meritorious for redemption. Please rate and review the Empowered Jewish Living podcast on whatever platform you stream it. Please follow Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum and the Lev Experience on the following channels: Facebook: @shlomobuxbaum Instagram: @shlomobuxbaum YouTube: TheLevExperience 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