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Ep. 365 – Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz & Cantor Shlomi Rabin
A Hanukkah & Yud Tes Kislev Special — Lighting the Inner and Outer World

In this heart-warming holiday episode, host Arnie Herz welcomes Cantor Shlomi Rabin back to Habits of a Whole Heart for a spirited exploration of two luminous celebrations — Yud Tes Kislev, the “New Year of Chassidus,” and Hanukkah, the festival of light.

Together, they unravel the spiritual drama behind the Alter Rebbe’s historic liberation, the heavenly “trial” over whether humanity was ready for the inner teachings of the soul, and why those teachings were ultimately released to ignite transformation from within.

Shlomi sings the haunting Chassidic melody Pada B’Shalom Nafshi and reflects on its message of partnership — we trust God, and God trusts us. From there, the conversation flows into Hanukkah rituals, the symbolism of the Shamash candle, why light grows one night at a time, and how Jewish practice turns metaphors into lived spiritual reality.

The episode dips into music, theology, laughter, jelly donuts, dreidels, and heartfelt reminders that service, joy, and inner light are renewable forces — the more we share, the more we shine.

This is an episode full of warmth, wisdom, and melody — a perfect listen for anyone seeking meaning, connection, or a little light in uncertain times.

Tune in, lift your heart, and pass the flame forward.
Happy Hanukkah — and happy Chassidus New Year.

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