Empowered Jewish Living with Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum

In honor of the Jewish month of Adar, the month of joy, here is a repost of a conversation about joy that was originally posted February 2022. 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...

R' Moshe Zeldman is a world renowned lecturer who has been sharing teachings on Torah and Jewish philosophy to audiences in over 25 countries around the world. He is a former senior lecturer at Aish HaTorah and the former founder of Core18 Leaders Lab. Most recently, he founded "Meet the Israelis", an innovative program that exposes participants to the cultural, ethnic, and political...

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 he...

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_jenn...

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...

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 o...

Rabbi Rachamim Bitton’s Lev Emunah Therapy uniquely combines Kabbalah and Chassidut, creating a dynamic approach to personal growth and therapy. Through innovative meditations and Hypno processes deeply embedded in Jewish mysticism, Rabbi Bitton offers more than just insight; he provides transformative experiences for deep self-development and a profound connection with one’s soul and Hashem. His...

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:...

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. P...

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 i...

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...

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...

Why is there so much antisemitism on college campuses and especially on Ivy League institutions? Is anyone doing anything about it? What can we do??? All of these question are discussed in 2 interviews on this episode. The first conversation (5:30-42:18) is with Joshua Suchoff and Dr. Ayal Feinberg. Joshua Suchoff is Managing Director of the Academic Engagement Network, an organization that mobili...

Rabbi Lawrence Hajioff is a world-renowned speaker and author. Originally from London, England, he graduated with honors in political science from Manchester University. After working for MTV in news production, and winning the national competition ‘Jewish Stand-Up Comedian’ of the Year, Rabbi Hajioff traveled to study in Israel and then Monsey to receive his rabbinical ordination. Rabbi Hajioff i...

Lori Palatnik is the Founding Director of Momentum (formerly JWRP). She is a world-renowned Jewish educator, speaker, writer, and media personality, who has lectured all over the world. Lori has authored four books: Friday Night and Beyond, Gossip, Remember My Soul, and Turn Your Husband Into Your Soul Mate. In 2014, Lori was named one of the ten “Women to Watch” by Jewish Women International in r...

Charlotte Korchak is the Senior Educator and Director of International Student Programs at StandWithUs Israel, where she educates and trains students from around the world in Israeli history and activism. Charlotte grew up in both the United States and Israel, spending her formative years living in Jerusalem during the second intifada, giving her both an internal and external perspective on Israel...

In this episode, Rabbi Shlomo explores the beginning of the Torah, Parshat Bereishis to draw out deeper messages that relate to the situation with our brothers and sisters in Israel and across the world. The following was Rabbi Shlomo's message on social media: We are in this together. We are mourning the losses of our brothers, sisters, and children who were brutally slaughtered and whose bea...

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. 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: @shlomobux...

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 Related Episodes: 10 Days of Teshuva & the 10 Sefirot: R' Yaacov Haber on the Keys to True Greatness: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.lin...

Rabbi Elchanan Shoff is the Rabbi of Beis Knesses of Los Angeles, also known as BKLA, and a popular teacher in the LA area and throughout the US. He is a Professor of Jewish Philosophy and Judaic Studies at Touro College of Los Angeles, as well as the author of 10 books in Hebrew and in English including the High Holiday classic, " Hashem is my Light " by Kodesh Press, which is the subje...

Madison Margolin is a journalist covering psychedelics, cannabis, spirituality, and Jewish life. She is also the author of Exile & Ecstasy (Hay House Publishing 2023), a gonzo journalistic memoir about the intersection of Judaism and psychedelics, from the perspective of growing up in both the Ram Dass community and the cannabis legalization movement. She is co-founder of DoubleBlind Magazine...

Mordechai Holtz has been working in the field of digital marketing, content writing, and brand strategy and social media management for more than a decade. He has worked with clients that have spanned across 8 countries, ranging from startups to the City of Jerusalem to major tech companies. He is an avid blogger and an active contributor to the digital marketing space. He's contributed to Fas...

Moshe Gersht is the author of the  Wall Street Journal  and  USA Today  bestselling book  It's All the Same to Me, and the author of the new book The Three Conditions, set to be released this November. He's a TEDx speaker and spiritual teacher who has devoted his life to seamlessly bridging the worlds of the Torah tradition, mystical wisdom, the true nature of the human mind, and our colle...

In honor of Tu B'Av, a day in the Jewish calendar that is auspicious for matchmaking and relationship growth, we present to you this powerful conversation with Rabbi David Fredman. Rabbi David Fredman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who combines a unique blend of humor, kindness and insight to calm the most tense interactions that couples go through. Having serviced the community a...

The time period that we are in now is commonly referred to as "The Three Weeks of Mourning", when we commemorate the destruction of the Holy Temple and Jerusalem on two different occasions in our history. But we can only feel the depth of these weeks if we understand what the Holy Temple represented and feel some connection to it. In this mini-series, we will explore the secrets of the H...