Practical Spiritual Tidbits

In this short episode, we discuss whether G-d is more of a being or a principle.

In this episode, I sit down with Rabbi Josh Zebberman, who is a rabbi and couples counselor. He shares his unique approach to counseling, which involves focusing more on & highlighting what's working well, and less on what's not working as well. He shares many stories of different clients and how this approach has helped. We get into Hasidic and Kabbalistic discussions related to this...

Katia Bolotin, a Torah educator and speaker, writer, pianist and composer, is the author of the recently published book "Making it Relevant," which is about finding practical meaning and application from the weekly Torah portion. In this conversation we talk about King David's life, various lessons from Psalms, resilience, optimism, setbacks, a perspective on sadness, and more! You c...

In this episode I sit down with Noa Amalia Arazi, the founder of "Destined to be a Jew," an organization that supports thousands of people converting - and considering converting - to Judaism. We discuss her personal story converting to Judaism, the top reasons why people decide to convert, where across the globe most conversions take place, how long conversion takes, common challenges, how it fee...

It was enlightening to speak with Rav Yehuda HaKohen, the co-founder of the Vision Movement, about a vision for Israel's future. We discuss the biblical concept of a society based on tribal identity, the concept of a "Kohen/Priest," what a government looks like from a biblical perspective, the spiritual paths of Abraham versus Nahor (Abraham's brother), the soul of the Land of Israel, a vision for...

In this conversation, Rav Joey Rosenfeld shares profounds insights about Kabbalah, the past, free will versus divine orchestration, a perspective for singles, effort versus faith, where does HaShem "end" and a human "begin," self-love and giving to oneself, how to be less judgemental, and more! Rav Joey is a prominent teacher of Kabbalah, and a therapist. You can find him on Yo...

Dr. Aziz Gazipura is a world renowned expert in self-confidence, the famed bestselling author of "Not Nice," host of "Shrink for the Shy Guy" Podcast and the "Get More Confidence" YouTube channel, and the recently published book "Doubtless." In this conversation, we go deep into how one's relationship with a higher power impacts one's self-confidence...

Dr. Jessica Newman, who practices Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Pilates in Jerusalem, is a master expert in all of the above, and the founder of Jerusalem Acupuncture & Pilates. In this conversation, we discuss her experience working with thousands of patients, the differences between Western and Eastern medicine, the different experiences treating patients in Los Angeles and Israel, the r...

In this conversation with Jordana Greenfield, aka @drinkitin_jordana, we discuss finding your authentic voice--what can prevent it and tools for reclaiming it, what it means to "be yourself," the experience of teaching elementary school students versus adults, different stages of life, having vs. implementing ideas, her experience hosting different podcast guests, dating advice, and more...

In this episode, we address the question of the path of self-development. Does most growth happen through exposure, or through getting more in touch with one's inner guidance. We discuss 4 sources that point to the latter. Note: the point of this episode is not to give a conclusion, but to provide food for thought.

In this enlightening conversation with Rav Daniel Kohn, we discuss how to think about "God," a spiritual perspective on healing, what freedom really means, worrying about other people's opinions, alignment with one's true essence, Tefillin, and more! Rav Daniel Kohn is a world-renowned rabbi, the leader of the Bat Ayin village in Israel, a musician, spiritual guide, and the autho...

Rav Yakov Danishefsky works as a rabbi, therapist, educator and speaker. He is the author of three books, including the newly released "The Attached Haggadah." In this conversation, we talk about how the Torah speaks to this generation, attachment styles in relationships (human to human and human to G-d), the idea of being angry at G-d, self-esteem and self-love, the inner child, and mor...

In this raw and reflective conversation with Menachem Forma, we go deep on the topics of ego, masculine & feminine energies (their definitions, the existence of both within every individual and how to balance the two, how balancing the two leads to a more aligned life, its relevance to one's relationship with Source and in human relationships), and the journey from depression to expression...

In this profound and exciting conversation with Rav Benji Elson, we discuss his experiences with Buddhism and Judaism, what it actually means to be a on a "spiritual journey," as well as specific Kabbalistic and Hassidic teachings and how they provide a map for personal-development and well-being. Rav Benji is a clinical psychotherapist, teacher of Torah, Jewish environmental-educator, t...

In this episode I sit down with Reb Adam Yitzchak Polinovskiy, who is a Kabbalah-based teacher, mentor and coach. We discuss his spiritual journey, "healthy before holy," tips for how to develop one's desire to give, tips for how to identify as a soul, the spiritual value of creativity and artistry, a powerful technique to discover one's purpose in life, the tree of life as a map...

In this conversation, I sit down with Ahuva Birnbaum, aka "Holy Shid," who performs energetic healing. After serving as a psychotherapist for 18 years, she witnessed the power of energetic healing, and since then has trained in energy healing herself and is now a practitioner. In this conversation, Ahuva shares stories of the impact of energy work, the differences between psychotherapy a...

Yedidah Cohen is one of the world's foremost teachers of the Kabbalistic teachings of Rav Yehuda Leib Ashlag. She has written multiple books on his teachings, including the famed "A Tapestry for the Soul". In this conversation, we discuss the purpose of life, a deeper perspective on biblical stories, what spiritual growth really means, what is God, why did God create the world, how t...

In this episode recorded in the holy city of Tzfat, I sit down with Rabbi Yechezkel Yosef Abulafia to discuss meditation (its goal, benefits and different forms), prayer & manifestation, and Kabbalah. Rabbi Abulafia is a Jewish meditation expert and alignment coach, who lives in Tzfat, and is a direct descendant of the legendary Kabbalist Rav Abraham Abulafia. You can find him on YouTube under...

In this episode, Malachi Tanoe returns. He goes into depth and detail of the astrological charts of the countries of Israel and the United States of America, respectively. He demontrates with visuals of the charts themselves and how they are read. Malachi is an astrologist, Kabbalah teacher, martial artist, geopolitics analyst, oil & gas engineer, historian, and anthropology expert. You can co...

In this episode, I sit down with Levi Saada to explore his journey from a Haredi ultra-Orthodox upbringing to modern Orthodox life, yeshiva, college, and the corporate world of high-level software sales—before ultimately leaving it all to pursue healing work full-time. We dive into his struggles with identity and social anxiety, his transformative healing path in Israel, the role of plant medicine...

In this episode I chat with Leila Balter about health, Chinese Medicine, the relationship between emotional and physical well-being, songwriting, teaching, and Kabbalah. Leila is currently (at the time of the recording) studying Chinese Medicine in Los Angeles. She blends Jewish wisdom into holistic well-being. As a Judaic/Kabbalah teacher and singer-songwriter, she creates community spaces filled...

In this episode I chat with Malachi Tanoe about astrology, Kabbalah, reincarnation, soulmates, dating, and geopolitics in the Middle East, amongst other topics. Malachi is an astrologist, Kabbalah teacher, martial artist, geopolitics analyst, oil & gas engineer, historian, and anthropology expert. You can connect with him on instagram @angelomaxime

What does it actually mean to "trust G-d"? In this episode we discuss 5 levels of trust, the practical ramifications that it can have, and different methods for deepening faith/trust.

We explore a teaching of the Kabbalist Rav Yehuda Ashlag that there are 2 paths available in life. We explore the deeper meanings of both paths. We touch upon topics of personal growth, and finding one's soulmate, amongst other ideas.

What are biblical sources for protecting and prioritizing things that give you energy? Why is that valuable? What are some practical applications of this?