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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, artists, Kabbalists, therapists, and influencers. By Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum.
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Coach Daniel Ratner is a highly successful entrepreneur, motivational speaker and author. He speaks and coaches on topics such as relationships, self-esteem, and spirituality. His unique insights and captivating speaking style have helped countless individuals achieve their goals and transform their lives. He offers straightforward, no-nonsense advice that empowers his students to gain clarity in dating and marriage. This is his second appearance on the EJL podcast. In this episode we discuss his new book "Emotional Vampires: How to Protect Your Happiness From People That Suck Yours Dry". His first appearance on the podcast can be found here:Coach Ratner: The Playbook to Achieve Wealth, Energy, and Infinite Relationships---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: @shlomobuxbaumInstagram: @shlomobuxbaumYouTube: TheLevExperienceOrder Rabbi Shlomo' books: The Four Elements of an Empowered Life: A Guidebook to Discovering Your Inner World and Unique Purpose-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 or in your local Jewish bookstore.
![Efraim Palvanov: Iran, Nukes, Moshiach, & the End of Days- Ancient prophecies coming to life before our eyes! [Repost]](https://s3.castbox.fm/6c/92/78/870e477797af20eab47ad7192ebc210cf5_scaled_v1_400.jpg "Efraim Palvanov: Iran, Nukes, Moshiach, & the End of Days- Ancient prophecies coming to life before our eyes! [Repost]")
This episode was originally posted in June 2025 and reposted in March 2026 based on world events. Efraim Palvanov is among the world’s most sought-after Torah educators, celebrated for his unique blend of scholarly depth and engaging delivery. The author of five influential books, including the widely acclaimed Secrets of the Last Waters and Garments of Light series, Efraim is also one of the most popular Jewish speakers on YouTube, captivating audiences with his profound insights. His extensive scientific background, including multiple degrees in Science and Education, enriches his Torah teachings with a distinctive, resonant perspective. Through his widely-read blogs, Mayim Achronim and Jew of the Week, Efraim brings readers into a deeper exploration of Jewish thought and history. An esteemed educator at Toronto’s Yeshivat Or Chaim and Ulpanat Orot, Efraim's diverse experiences, including service in the Canadian Armed Forces, lend a dynamic, multifaceted approach to his work.---Related Episode:R' Lawrence Hajioff: Does this all mean the Messiah is coming? Seeing current events as a prelude to 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: @ShlomobuxbaumInstagram: @shlomobuxbaumYouTube: @levexperienceOrder Rabbi Shlomo' books: The Four Elements of an Empowered Life: A Guidebook to Discovering Your Inner World and Unique Purpose-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 or in your local Jewish bookstore.
Nechoma Birnbaum is a Torah educator and Imago Relationship Coach from Atlanta, where she lives with her husband and children. For the past 14 years, she has taught adults and high schoolers in a wide range of Torah subjects, guiding her students to engage deeply with Torah while integrating it with their unique personalities, life experiences, and spiritual voices. She is also the author of a companion and guided journal based on Alei Shur, the teachings of Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe, available on Amazon, as well as guided journals for Elul, Chanukah, and Purim.You can order the Purim journal here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZAbdVnOV1UVzfBqtBguhClnKF3KxhGlp6oypNwbaWRc33dQ/viewform---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: @ShlomobuxbaumInstagram: @shlomobuxbaumYouTube: @levexperienceOrder Rabbi Shlomo' books: The Four Elements of an Empowered Life: A Guidebook to Discovering Your Inner World and Unique Purpose---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 or in your local Jewish bookstore.
Rabbi Y Y Rubinstein is w orld-renowned lecturer and author. Originally from Scotland, he was the official campus rabbi for the 14 universities of the Northwest of England for 23 years and was a regular Broadcaster on BBC Radio and TV but resigned in 2022 over what he saw as its institutional anti-Semitism. He is the author of fourteen books including "The Little Book for Big Worries", "Jewish Life and Jewish Laughter" and most recently, "Never Alone...The book for teens and young adults who've lost a parent." ---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: @ShlomobuxbaumInstagram: @shlomobuxbaumYouTube: @levexperienceOrder Rabbi Shlomo' books: The Four Elements of an Empowered Life: A Guidebook to Discovering Your Inner World and Unique Purpose---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 or in your local Jewish bookstore.
Naomi Salfati is an artist and astrologer and the founder of AstroTorah, an online platform that offers content that combines astrology, Torah, mysticism, and world events. Her content includes a popular Instagram account, courses, a podcast, virtual groups, and personal readings.---Other episodes mentioned in this podcast: What Astrology Taught Me About Myself and What It Can Show You! Featuring Yitzchok A. Pinkesz, Kosher AstrologerBeneath the Surface of Sefirat HaOmer, Lag B'Omer, and Jewish Meditation with R' Daniel Bortz, The Millennial Rabbi------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: @ShlomobuxbaumInstagram: @shlomobuxbaumYouTube: @levexperienceOrder Rabbi Shlomo' books: The Four Elements of an Empowered Life: A Guidebook to Discovering Your Inner World and Unique Purpose---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 or in your local Jewish bookstore.
Rabbi Mark Wildes is the founder and director of the Manhattan Jewish Experience, a social, educational, and spiritual events organization for young adults that draws more than twenty thousand attendees each year to Shabbat dinners, classes, and special events and trips. He earned a law degree from the Cardozo School of Law and a master's degree in international affairs from Columbia University before being ordained from Yeshiva University. He actively blogs for the Times of Israel and Huffington Post, runs a YouTube channel, and has made appearances on HuffPost Live and Fox News. He lives in New York City.He is the author of 3 books: Beyond the Instant: Jewish Wisdom for Lasting Happiness in a Fast-Paced, Social Media World, The 40 Day Challenge: Daily Jewish Insights to Prepare for the High Holidays, and The Jewish Experience: Discovering the Soul of Jewish Thought and Practice---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: @ShlomobuxbaumInstagram: @shlomobuxbaumYouTube: @levexperienceOrder Rabbi Shlomo' books: The Four Elements of an Empowered Life: A Guidebook to Discovering Your Inner World and Unique Purpose---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 or in your local Jewish bookstore.
Rachel Berenzweig is a motivational speaker and creator of the weekly video series “Sparkles of Shabbat”. Known for her warmth, kindness, compassion and humor, Rachel connects authentically as she shares her reflections and insights on spirituality, resilience, optimism and joy. She has spoken for a wide-range of audiences including several Jewish womens’ learning and outreach programs with Rebbetzin Devorah Buxbaum of the LEV Experience.Rachel previously worked as a Human Resources Manager for Accenture and also served a three-year term as Co-President of the Sisterhood of Congregation B’nai Tzedek in Potomac, Maryland. Rachel lives with her beloved husband and son in Maryland, along with their two fuzzy golden retrievers. Along with family, friends and connecting with people, Rachel’s other interests include lots of coffee, chocolate, fashion, travel to Israel, and life-long learning!---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: @ShlomobuxbaumInstagram: @shlomobuxbaumYouTube: @levexperienceOrder Rabbi Shlomo' books: The Four Elements of an Empowered Life: A Guidebook to Discovering Your Inner World and Unique Purpose---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 or in your local Jewish bookstore.
This is part 5 of a solo series where R' Shlomo Buxbaum explores the deeper structure of the Book of Bereishis (Genesis) and how it directly relates to our own personal journey to self-mastery.It is based on R' Shlomo's first book The 4 Elements of an Empowered Life (Mosaica Press, 2021), which uncovers a hidden thread woven throughout the book of Bereishis, showing how four themes that are deeply connected to our own life missions, are alluded to over and over again, giving us the tools to lead lives of magnificence!You can purchase the book on Amazon and wherever Jewish books are sold:https://a.co/d/cb9JkPW
Rabbi Yehoshua Sova has electrified a wide range of audiences and backgrounds for over 20 years. He has served as the Rabbi of a Sephardic Congregation for over 12 years and is now the Rabbi of an Ashkenazi Congregation, Merchant One Minyan in Miami Beach. Rabbi Sova also has a popular lecture series with an international following on Torah Anytime and other platforms. With great wisdom and wit, Rabbi Sova is able to connect to a wide variety of participants on a host of topics. Whether it is the Talmud or the Titanic, Rabbi Sova's lectures leads one to walk away with an appreciation for the Divine Wisdom of God through the Torah's lens.---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: @ShlomobuxbaumInstagram: @shlomobuxbaumYouTube: @levexperienceOrder Rabbi Shlomo' books: The Four Elements of an Empowered Life: A Guidebook to Discovering Your Inner World and Unique Purpose---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 or in your local Jewish bookstore.
This is part 4 of a new solo series where R' Shlomo Buxbaum explores the deeper structure of the Book of Bereishis (Genesis) and how it directly relates to our own personal journey to self-mastery.It is based on R' Shlomo's first book The 4 Elements of an Empowered Life (Mosaica Press, 2021), which uncovers a hidden thread woven throughout the book of Bereishis, showing how four themes that are deeply connected to our own life missions, are alluded to over and over again, giving us the tools to lead lives of magnificence!You can purchase the book on Amazon and wherever Jewish books are sold:https://a.co/d/cb9JkPW
Rabbi Alan Morinis, founder of the Mussar Institute, is a leading figure in the contemporary revival of the Mussar movement, a 1,100-year-old authentic Jewish personal and communal spiritual tradition. A Rhodes Scholar and anthropologist (whose focus had been Hindu religious pilgrimages), he reached a personal turning point in his life in 1997 that led him to seek out the late Rabbi Yechiel Yitzchok Perr, an accomplished master who stood in an unbroken line of transmission of the Mussar tradition.Following years of study, he reinterpreted the ancient Mussar learnings and practices for modern audiences in Climbing Jacob’s Ladder (2002) and Everyday Holiness (2007). To address the growing public interest in Mussar, he founded The Mussar Institute in 2004.He went on to author two more books, Every Day, Holy Day (2010), With Heart in Mind (2014), and now a new book, The Shabbat Effect. Alan lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, and continues to explore and interpret original Mussar sources in Hebrew and is making these valuable teachings available to the contemporary world.--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: @ShlomobuxbaumInstagram: @shlomobuxbaumYouTube: @levexperienceOrder Rabbi Shlomo' books: The Four Elements of an Empowered Life: A Guidebook to Discovering Your Inner World and Unique Purpose---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 or in your local Jewish bookstore.
This is part 3 of a new solo series where R' Shlomo Buxbaum explores the deeper structure of the Book of Bereishis (Genesis) and how it directly relates to our own personal journey to self-mastery.It is based on R' Shlomo's first book The 4 Elements of an Empowered Life (Mosaica Press, 2021), which uncovers a hidden thread woven throughout the book of Bereishis, showing how four themes that are deeply connected to our own life missions, are alluded to over and over again, giving us the tools to lead lives of magnificence!You can purchase the book on Amazon and wherever Jewish books are sold:https://a.co/d/cb9JkPW
This is part 2 of a new solo series where R' Shlomo Buxbaum explores the deeper structure of the Book of Bereishis (Genesis) and how it directly relates to our own personal journey to self-mastery.It is based on R' Shlomo's first book The 4 Elements of an Empowered Life (Mosaica Press, 2021), which uncovers a hidden thread woven throughout the book of Bereishis, showing how four themes that are deeply connected to our own life missions, are alluded to over and over again, giving us the tools to lead lives of magnificence!You can purchase the book on Amazon and wherever Jewish books are sold:https://a.co/d/cb9JkPW
Faigy Blumstein is a passionate educator, school psychologist, and content creator who is dedicated to living a Hashem-centered life. As part of the Thank You Hashem women’s division, Faigy draws on mystical chasidic teachings and the light of the Baal Shem Tov, to inspire others. Her heartfelt approach helps women deepen their connection to Hashem, integrating spirituality into everyday life in a meaningful and modern way.---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: @ShlomobuxbaumInstagram: @shlomobuxbaumYouTube: @levexperienceOrder Rabbi Shlomo' books: The Four Elements of an Empowered Life: A Guidebook to Discovering Your Inner World and Unique Purpose---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 or in your local Jewish bookstore.
In this new solo series, R' Shlomo Buxbaum explores the deeper structure of the Book of Genesis and how it directly relates to our own personal journey to self-mastery.It is based on R' Shlomo's first book The 4 Elements of an Empowered Life (Mosaica Press, 2021), which uncovers a hidden thread woven throughout the book of Bereishis, showing how four themes that are deeply connected to our own life missions, are alluded to over and over again, giving us the tools to lead lives of magnificence!You can purchase the book on Amazon and wherever Jewish books are sold:https://a.co/d/cb9JkPW
R' Adam Yitzchak Polinovskiy is a Mindset Alignment Coach, specializing in the art of personal and professional transformation. His expertise spans a wide range of areas, including mindset mastery, Kabbalistic wisdom, alignment strategies, and leadership development. With a keen understanding of the human psyche and a gift for unlocking potential, Reb Adam helps his clients break through limiting beliefs, overcome challenges, and step into their greatness. His clients include business executives, UFC fighters, entrepreneurs, celebrities, and high achievers.---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: @ShlomobuxbaumInstagram: @shlomobuxbaumYouTube: @levexperienceOrder Rabbi Shlomo' books: The Four Elements of an Empowered Life: A Guidebook to Discovering Your Inner World and Unique Purpose---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 or in your local Jewish bookstore.
Rabbi Levi Lebovits is the director of Avodah Alive, formerly known as the Vaad Project, an initiative to help Jews worldwide find joy, meaning, and fulfillment in their Judaism and to access classic Mussar's insights for rejuvenating their connection to Hashem through his classes, writings, and one-on-one coaching. He has studied for over 20 years under Rav Reuven Leuchter, and has authored step-by-step guides on Teshuvah and the Haggadah, and has written for several Jewish publications including Mishpacha Magazine on topics related to personal growth. He is also the host of the Living to Grow 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: @ShlomobuxbaumInstagram: @shlomobuxbaumYouTube: @levexperienceOrder Rabbi Shlomo' books: The Four Elements of an Empowered Life: A Guidebook to Discovering Your Inner World and Unique Purpose---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 or in your local Jewish bookstore.
![Gedale Fenster: Elul, The Path to Purity, Recovery, and Living Consciously [Repost]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_episode400/10158581/10158581-1665944114027-26c51b2330f82.jpg "Gedale Fenster: Elul, The Path to Purity, Recovery, and Living Consciously [Repost]")
Originally recorded before Rosh Hashana and released October 2022, this episode is packed with great advice to help us prepare for High Holidays and for all year round. Gedale Fenster, a Miami-based entrepreneur, is an internationally renowned motivational speaker, spiritual leader, life coach, author, and philanthropist. He is the founder and CEO of the People’s Insurance Claim Center and Evolutions Treatment Center, and has become known worldwide as one of the most recognized faces in the field of personal development, empowering millions of individuals to achieve success in all aspects of life.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”. Use discount code: EMPOWER for 15% off!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!Instagram: @shlomobuxbaumFacebook: @shlomobuxbaumYoutube: TheLevExperience
Chaim Ghoori is a world-renowned singer/songwriter whose deep and heartfelt compositions like “Yidden” and "Rotzo V'shov", under the Thank You Hashem label, touch on spiritual connection and a yearning Jew's deeply personal relationship with God. His album Collecting Sparks offered listeners a deeply introspective experience. The album’s title and content reflect Kabbalistic themes of spiritual elevation and transformation—highlighted in tracks like “Hisbatlus,” “I Love You Hashem,” and the title track “Collecting Sparks.” ---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: @ShlomobuxbaumInstagram: @shlomobuxbaumYouTube: @levexperienceOrder Rabbi Shlomo' books: The Four Elements of an Empowered Life: A Guidebook to Discovering Your Inner World and Unique Purpose---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 or in your local Jewish bookstore.
Nili Salem is an ever-smiling, Torah-loving, drum-playing, shofar-blowing, narrative therapist, speaker, and teacher of Jewish studies. Originally from Los Angeles, California, Nili took off to exploring the world for a decade while researching the psychology, personal growth practices, spirituality and religions of many cultures across 50 different countries. Nili made Aliyah in 2009, learns and teaches Torah, speaks for groups, and practices as a Narrative Therapist internationally. Most recently, she is the author of Awesome Blast: 40 Days of Shofar Intentions, Soul Healing, and Spiritual Return. ---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: @ShlomobuxbaumInstagram: @shlomobuxbaumYouTube: @levexperienceOrder Rabbi Shlomo' books: The Four Elements of an Empowered Life: A Guidebook to Discovering Your Inner World and Unique Purpose---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 or in your local Jewish bookstore.
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