Empowered Jewish Living with Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum

Shlomo Buxbaum
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Oct 20, 2026 • 31min

Book Launch (Part 7): Fire Element- The Amidah and Striving for Higher Consciousness

Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum’s third book is out now!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This new addition to the Four Elements series takes a deep dive into Jewish prayer; specifically the deeper meaning behind the daily morning service. R' Buxbaum takes a Kabbalistic approach to the prayer book, the siddur, viewing it as our Sages’ roadmap to the soul, providing us with a step-by-step process that allows us to reach an elevated state of consciousness.The Four Elements of Elevated Prayer guides readers through the four main parts of the Shacharis morning service, illuminating how the prayers can become a journey of connection to one’s authentic self. Weaving together classic Torah sources, Kabbalistic teachings, and insights into human psychology, Rabbi Buxbaum shows how these parts parallel the four elements—fire, wind, water, and earth—as well as the four stages to spiritual mastery.This book is both for those who have been praying for years and feel that they are ready to go deeper, or for those who are new to Jewish prayer and want to jump in to the deep end! It is for those who have read and mastered Rabbi Buxbaum’s first two books, as well as for those who are brand-new to the Four Elements family!You can order the book here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-elevated-prayer/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on Amazon, or at Mosaicapress.com, or where ever Jewish books are sold!
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Oct 6, 2026 • 25min

Book Launch (Part 6): Wind Element: Shema and the Pursuit of Clarity and Truth

Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum’s third book is out now!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This new addition to the Four Elements series takes a deep dive into Jewish prayer; specifically the deeper meaning behind the daily morning service. R' Buxbaum takes a Kabbalistic approach to the prayer book, the siddur, viewing it as our Sages’ roadmap to the soul, providing us with a step-by-step process that allows us to reach an elevated state of consciousness.The Four Elements of Elevated Prayer guides readers through the four main parts of the Shacharis morning service, illuminating how the prayers can become a journey of connection to one’s authentic self. Weaving together classic Torah sources, Kabbalistic teachings, and insights into human psychology, Rabbi Buxbaum shows how these parts parallel the four elements—fire, wind, water, and earth—as well as the four stages to spiritual mastery.This book is both for those who have been praying for years and feel that they are ready to go deeper, or for those who are new to Jewish prayer and want to jump in to the deep end! It is for those who have read and mastered Rabbi Buxbaum’s first two books, as well as for those who are brand-new to the Four Elements family!You can order the book here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-elevated-prayer/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on Amazon, or at Mosaicapress.com, or where ever Jewish books are sold!
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Sep 22, 2026 • 27min

Book Launch (Part 5): Water Element- The Joy and the Jamming of Pesukei D'Zimra

Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum’s third book is out now!⁠⁠⁠⁠This new addition to the Four Elements series takes a deep dive into Jewish prayer; specifically the deeper meaning behind the daily morning service. R' Buxbaum takes a Kabbalistic approach to the prayer book, the siddur, viewing it as our Sages’ roadmap to the soul, providing us with a step-by-step process that allows us to reach an elevated state of consciousness.The Four Elements of Elevated Prayer guides readers through the four main parts of the Shacharis morning service, illuminating how the prayers can become a journey of connection to one’s authentic self. Weaving together classic Torah sources, Kabbalistic teachings, and insights into human psychology, Rabbi Buxbaum shows how these parts parallel the four elements—fire, wind, water, and earth—as well as the four stages to spiritual mastery.This book is both for those who have been praying for years and feel that they are ready to go deeper, or for those who are new to Jewish prayer and want to jump in to the deep end! It is for those who have read and mastered Rabbi Buxbaum’s first two books, as well as for those who are brand-new to the Four Elements family!You can order the book here:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-elevated-prayer/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on Amazon, or at Mosaicapress.com, or where ever Jewish books are sold!
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Sep 14, 2026 • 20min

Book Launch (Part 4): Earth Element- Elevating the Physical World with the Morning Blessings

Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum’s third book is out now!⁠⁠⁠This new addition to the Four Elements series takes a deep dive into Jewish prayer; specifically the deeper meaning behind the daily morning service. R' Buxbaum takes a Kabbalistic approach to the prayer book, the siddur, viewing it as our Sages’ roadmap to the soul, providing us with a step-by-step process that allows us to reach an elevated state of consciousness.The Four Elements of Elevated Prayer guides readers through the four main parts of the Shacharis morning service, illuminating how the prayers can become a journey of connection to one’s authentic self. Weaving together classic Torah sources, Kabbalistic teachings, and insights into human psychology, Rabbi Buxbaum shows how these parts parallel the four elements—fire, wind, water, and earth—as well as the four stages to spiritual mastery.This book is both for those who have been praying for years and feel that they are ready to go deeper, or for those who are new to Jewish prayer and want to jump in to the deep end! It is for those who have read and mastered Rabbi Buxbaum’s first two books, as well as for those who are brand-new to the Four Elements family!You can order the book here:⁠⁠⁠https://www.levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-elevated-prayer/⁠⁠⁠ or on Amazon, or at Mosaicapress.com, or where ever Jewish books are sold!
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Sep 6, 2026 • 49min

[Replay] R' Elchanan Shoff: Teshuva (Repentance) Without the Shame- Understanding Passion, Desire, and Inner Conflict

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 subject of our podcast today. 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: TheLevExperiencePick up a copy of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's second book, "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, in your local Jewish bookstore, or right here: https://levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-freedom
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Aug 30, 2026 • 31min

Book Launch (Part 3): The 4 Worlds of Kabbalah and the Creative Process (Selections from Chapter 3)

Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum’s third book is out now!⁠⁠This new addition to the Four Elements series takes a deep dive into Jewish prayer; specifically the deeper meaning behind the daily morning service. R' Buxbaum takes a Kabbalistic approach to the prayer book, the siddur, viewing it as our Sages’ roadmap to the soul, providing us with a step-by-step process that allows us to reach an elevated state of consciousness.The Four Elements of Elevated Prayer guides readers through the four main parts of the Shacharis morning service, illuminating how the prayers can become a journey of connection to one’s authentic self. Weaving together classic Torah sources, Kabbalistic teachings, and insights into human psychology, Rabbi Buxbaum shows how these parts parallel the four elements—fire, wind, water, and earth—as well as the four stages to spiritual mastery.This book is both for those who have been praying for years and feel that they are ready to go deeper, or for those who are new to Jewish prayer and want to jump in to the deep end! It is for those who have read and mastered Rabbi Buxbaum’s first two books, as well as for those who are brand-new to the Four Elements family!You can order the book here:⁠⁠https://www.levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-elevated-prayer/⁠⁠ or on Amazon, or at Mosaicapress.com, or where ever Jewish books are sold!
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Aug 18, 2026 • 25min

Book Launch (Part 2): The Prayer Mind vs. The Monkey Mind (Selections from Chapter 1)

Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum’s third book is out now!⁠This new addition to the Four Elements series takes a deep dive into Jewish prayer; specifically the deeper meaning behind the daily morning service. R' Buxbaum takes a Kabbalistic approach to the prayer book, the siddur, viewing it as our Sages’ roadmap to the soul, providing us with a step-by-step process that allows us to reach an elevated state of consciousness.The Four Elements of Elevated Prayer guides readers through the four main parts of the Shacharis morning service, illuminating how the prayers can become a journey of connection to one’s authentic self. Weaving together classic Torah sources, Kabbalistic teachings, and insights into human psychology, Rabbi Buxbaum shows how these parts parallel the four elements—fire, wind, water, and earth—as well as the four stages to spiritual mastery.This book is both for those who have been praying for years and feel that they are ready to go deeper, or for those who are new to Jewish prayer and want to jump in to the deep end! It is for those who have read and mastered Rabbi Buxbaum’s first two books, as well as for those who are brand-new to the Four Elements family!You can order the book here:⁠https://www.levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-elevated-prayer/⁠ or on Amazon, or at Mosaicapress.com, or where ever Jewish books are sold!
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Aug 3, 2026 • 30min

Book Launch for R' Shlomo's new book: The Introduction of "The Four Elements of Elevated Prayer"

Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum’s third book is out now!This new addition to the Four Elements series takes a deep dive into Jewish prayer; specifically the deeper meaning behind the daily morning service. R' Buxbaum takes a Kabbalistic approach to the prayer book, the siddur, viewing it as our Sages’ roadmap to the soul, providing us with a step-by-step process that allows us to reach an elevated state of consciousness.The Four Elements of Elevated Prayer guides readers through the four main parts of the Shacharis morning service, illuminating how the prayers can become a journey of connection to one’s authentic self. Weaving together classic Torah sources, Kabbalistic teachings, and insights into human psychology, Rabbi Buxbaum shows how these parts parallel the four elements—fire, wind, water, and earth—as well as the four stages to spiritual mastery.This book is both for those who have been praying for years and feel that they are ready to go deeper, or for those who are new to Jewish prayer and want to jump in to the deep end! It is for those who have read and mastered Rabbi Buxbaum’s first two books, as well as for those who are brand-new to the Four Elements family!You can order the book here:https://www.levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-elevated-prayer/ or on Amazon, or at Mosaicapress.com, or where ever Jewish books are sold!
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Jul 26, 2026 • 1h 9min

[Repost] The Depth and Beauty of Tu B'av- What is really behind the Jewish day of joy, love, and matchmaking (w/ R' Avraham Trugman)

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.
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Jul 2, 2026 • 58min

R' Shlomo Landau: The Three Weeks of Yearning- How to increase Jewish unity, rebuild the Holy Temple, and be as resilient as the NY Knicks

Rabbi Shlomo Landau is a dynamic speaker and author whose powerful storytelling has inspired diverse audiences around the world. He serves as Director of Olami Mentorship, a global initiative creating meaningful, life-shaping connections between students, young professionals, and experienced mentors, and he is also the host of Inside ArtScroll. A sought-after voice on TorahAnytime and across many platforms, his talks and short-form content have reached millions, moving hearts and sparking real growth wherever they are shared.The 3 Weeks of Yearning (Part 1): Timeless Lessons from the First Temple Period and it's Destruction, Feat. R' Shaya Sussman-The 3 Weeks of Yearning (Part 2): Timeless Teachings from the Second Temple Period and it's Destruction, Featuring Patrick Amar-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.New book coming soon! The Four Elements of Elevated Prayer

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