Empowered Jewish Living with Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum

This is the ninth of a monthly series based on the energy and wisdom of the Jewish calendar. Before the beginning of each of the Jewish months, we explore the central themes of that month and set our intention to how to fully tap in to the months energy and maximize its potential. This is the month of Av. It is connected to the Tribe of Shimon and the attribute of hearing. It has both the sad day...

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 c...

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 com...

Rabbi Nasan Maimon is recognized internationally as a dynamic teacher, compassionate listener and experienced counselor who provides well-grounded applications of the teachings of Rebbe Nachman in contemporary life. He served as the Executive Director of the World Breslov Center and is the founder of BreslovTorah.com, which provides global access to Rebbe Nachman's wisdom in English with a searcha...

This is the eighth of a monthly series based on the energy and wisdom of the Jewish calendar. Before the beginning of each of the Jewish months, we explore the central themes of that month and set our intention to how to fully tap in to the months energy and maximize its potential. This is the month of Tamuz. It has the zodiac sign of Cancer and is connected to the Tribe of Ruvein. What does all t...

Rabbi Chanan "Antony" Gordon has over 25 years of experience working ‘on Wall Street’ with Family Offices, High Net Worth Individuals, institutional investors, professional athletes and celebrities, as well as assisting public and private companies with respect to a broad range of advisory services. He is a sought-after motivational speaker, author and life/business coach for some of the most prom...

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...

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 Empowe...

In this episode, Rabbi Shlomo discusses the essence of Shavuot. What exactly happened on this day and what is being celebrated or commemorated on this day? The answer may be surprising! 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 pur...

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...

This is the seventh of a monthly series based on the energy and wisdom of the Jewish calendar. Each of the Jewish months, we explore the central themes of that month and set our intention to how to fully tap in to the months energy and maximize its potential. This episode we focus on the connection between two of the months, Iyar and Sivan, the time of Sefirat Ha'Omer and the holiday of Shavuot, a...

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.

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 inc...

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. 

Rabbi Zac Kamenetz is the founder and CEO of Shefa: Jewish Psychedelic Support with its mission to build a Jewish framework to integrate expanded states of consciousness and psychedelic therapy & experiences. Shefa provides Jewish integration support and opportunities for the Jewish community to ground their experiences within Jewish tradition, creating educational and leadership development o...

In this class, Rabbi Shlomo gives an overview of the Sefirot. What are they? Why do they matter? And why do they connect to the time of year between Passover and Shavuot known as Sefirat HaOmer. More on this topic coming up in the next podcast featuring special guest Benji Elson author of Dance of the Omer.  Also on this topic: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/shlomo-buxbaum7/episodes/Kabbalah-...

Rabbi Gavriel Friedman has spent the last two decades lecturing in Jerusalem and to audiences across the globe. He is a lecturer at Aish HaTorah Jerusalem and one of the most sought-after Jewish motivational speakers. Rabbi Friedman’s charisma captivates audiences of all ages and across the Jewish spectrum, as he presents deep Torah concepts in an intriguing and entertaining way. Rav Gav currently...

This is the sixth of a monthly series based on the energy and wisdom of the Jewish calendar. Before the beginning of each of the Jewish months, we explore the central themes of that month and set our intention to how to fully tap in to the months energy and maximize its potential. This is the month of Nissan. It has the zodiac sign of Aries and is connected to the Tribe of Yehudah. What does all t...

This is part two of a series that Rabbi Shlomo and Devorah gave for Project Inspire's Mindflex program, originally posted before Passover 2021. In this class, we discuss 5 ideas from the Passover seder that will help take your parenting to the next level and connect deeply with your children.  If you would like to delve deeper into the deeper significance of the Exodus story, enjoy these epis...

This episode was originally posted before Passover 2021. It is a special pre-Passover class that was given for Project Inspire's Mindflex program. Rabbi Shlomo and Devorah discuss the 5 stages of the Jewish people's exodus from Egypt and how each stage can be used as a lesson to transform our marriages from good to great! If you would like to delve deeper into the deeper significance of the Exodus...

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...

In this class (given in 2021), Rabbi Buxbaum explains the deeper meaning behind the four Purim traditions and why the Book of Esther is the grand finale of the Torah, bringing rectification to the sin of eating from the Tree of Knowledge in the Garden of Eden. For more ideas related to Purim, listen to "The 3 Happiness Practices with Rabbi Shlomo and Devorah" podcast by following this link: https:...

In this class (given in 2021), Rabbi Shlomo explores the background story of Queen Esther. What was the flaw of the Jewish people that they became vulnerable to Haman's decree and why was Esther the best person for the role of heroine of the story? Plus, the deep connection between Eve in the Garden and Esther in the Purim story.  This podcast is a project of The Lev Experience. To support th...

In this class (given in 2021), we explore the depth of the joy of Purim, the roots of Haman in the Garden of Eden and in the Biblical nation of Amalek. We discuss how every spiritual journey has in in moments of doubts and how to manage them when they surface.  This podcast is a project of The Lev Experience. To support the podcast please consider donating at Levx.org, picking up a copy of Ra...

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 acr...