

Empowered Jewish Living with Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum
Shlomo Buxbaum
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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Oct 18, 2025 • 41min
Book of Bereishis & The Journey to Your Highest Self: Part 1 (Based on The 4 Elements of an Empowered Life)
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

Oct 3, 2025 • 57min
R. Adam Yitzchak: Kabbalistic Wisdom for Sukkot, Waving the Four Species, & Living Life to the Fullest
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.

Sep 25, 2025 • 55min
R' Levi Lebovitz: Step-By-Step to Personal Transformation through Positive and Joyous Teshuva
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.

Sep 14, 2025 • 45min
Gedale Fenster: Elul, The Path to Purity, Recovery, and Living Consciously [Repost]
Gedale Fenster is a Miami-based entrepreneur and motivational speaker, known for empowering individuals through personal development. He shares his journey of recovery and spiritual growth, influenced by Rabbi Nachman's teachings. Gedale highlights the link between sexual purity and life transformation, addressing how addiction damages self-esteem. He emphasizes the importance of daily spiritual practices like hitbodedut for awareness and growth. Gedale encourages listeners to prepare for the High Holidays through gratitude and purification, advocating for self-love to initiate positive life changes.

Sep 1, 2025 • 1h 10min
Singer/Songwriter Chaim Ghoori: The Deepest Kind of Teshuva, Avoiding Toxic Shame, and the Essence of a Spiritual Teacher
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.

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Aug 17, 2025 • 59min
Author Nili Salem: Shofar Mysticism, Shadow Work, and Soul Healing in the Month of Elul
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.

Aug 4, 2025 • 1h 9min
R' Avraham Trugman: The Depth and Beauty of Tu B'av: What is really behind the Jewish day of joy, love, and matchmaking
Rabbi Avraham Arieh Trugman has nearly 50 years of experience in the field of Jewish education. He was a founding family of Mevo Modiim, Israel in 1976, where he served as the Director of the Center for Jewish Education, which successfully ran programs for over 5,000 participants yearly from over 25 countries. In 1988, Rabbi Trugman took the position of Regional Director of NCSY in Denver, Colorado. He returned to Israel in 1995 and became director of VISA (Visiting Israel Student Association), running programs on five campuses. Rabbi Trugman is now the Director of Ohr Chadash: New Horizons in Jewish Experience, a dynamic program he created that has run programs for tens of thousands of participants.Rabbi Trugman has written twenty-three books and produced nine music discs of original music. To see a full description of the books and music go to http://thetrugmans.com/bookstore/ and http://thetrugmans.com/musicstore/---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.

Jul 23, 2025 • 46min
The 3 Weeks of Yearning (Part 2): Timeless Teachings from the Second Temple Period and it's Destruction, Featuring Patrick Amar
Patrick Amar is an Israeli tour guide and travel specialist who has been involved in Israel studies and advocacy for decades. He served as a Pro-Israel student activist with Hillel while studying Political Science at Concordia University, a campus notorious for its Anti-Israel activism. He helped establish the national office of Hasbara Fellowships, a program of Aish which trains and supports Jewish college students in their fight to support Israel across North America. He has led dozens of missions to Israel, including Birthright, Hasbara Fellowships, the Jerusalem Fellowships, the Jewish Women's Renaissance Project and HonestReporting missions. He operates his own tour company, Israel Executive Touring company in Israel which focuses mainly on family trips to Israel.---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.

Jul 13, 2025 • 56min
The 3 Weeks of Yearning (Part 1): Timeless Lessons from the First Temple Period and it's Destruction, Feat. R' Shaya Sussman
Rabbi Shaya Sussman, LCSW, is a seasoned psychotherapist, educator, and adjunct professor, passionately dedicated to the well-being of individuals and communities. With a master’s degree in education (MA) as well as rabbinical ordination, Rabbi Shaya brings a rare blend of clinical expertise and spiritual depth to his work. He helps individuals heal from trauma, build emotional resilience, uncover their inner strengths, and bring greater meaning to their lives. As the creator of the Nach Daily emails and the Nach Daily book, Rabbi Shaya has made the timeless wisdom of Navi accessible to all. Each daily installment includes clear and engaging bullet-point summaries and a five-minute audio class that resonates with both beginners and advanced students. Rabbi Shaya lives in Israel with his wife and five children, where he continues to inspire others through his unique blend of spiritual and therapeutic wisdom.---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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Jul 2, 2025 • 1h 13min
Avigail Steinharter: Breath, Body, & Soul- A Personal Journey of Self-Discovery through Yoga, Breathwork, and Somatic Healing (with Devorah Buxbaum)
Avigail Steinharter, a Torah teacher and holistic wellness expert, shares her journey from traditional Jewish teachings to yoga and somatic healing. She discusses the vital connection between body and spirit, highlighting the need for experiential learning in Torah education. Avigail explores somatic therapy's role in addressing trauma stored in the body and delves into the transformative power of breathwork for personal resilience. Her story underscores the complexities of authenticity and the importance of reconnecting with one's true self.


