

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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May 27, 2025 • 34min
The Hidden Meaning of the Shavuot Customs and the Kabbalah of Dairy [Repost]
This fascinating class was originally given on Zoom in May 2021. The class delves into the deeper meaning of the customs of Shavuot and what they all have in common and the hidden message of milk.---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.

May 14, 2025 • 57min
Beneath the Surface of Sefirat HaOmer, Lag B'Omer, and Jewish Meditation with R' Daniel Bortz, The Millennial Rabbi
Rabbi Daniel Bortz, aka The Millennial Rabbi, is the founding director of Soul X, a New York based community for young professionals offering immersive experiences in the most beautifully curated settings, to nurture mind, body & soul. He is also the author of "Beneath The Surface: How to Live a Life of Purpose in Tune with Your Soul". --Related episodes:Healing Through the Energy of Sefirat Ha'Omer with Benji Elson, Author of "Dance of the Omer"From the Fire of Lag B'Omer to the Fire of Shavuot: Reflections from my Israel Adventure---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.

May 4, 2025 • 55min
Modern Life Hacks from Ancient Tzfat: How to Level Up Your Body and Soul featuring Nachman Hoffman
Nachman (Nathan) Hoffman is the Founder of “Only Up. A community of Go-Getters, looking to change the world through each person’s unique purpose.” which offers coaching, speaking, leadership development, and tools to navigate the physical and spiritual worlds while achieving success in every aspect of your life.He is an entrepreneur who has launched and led several businesses in the US and In Israel, he is formerly the CEO of the Galilee culinary Institute, where he was responsible for the launching and successfully leading the GCI by JNF.He also has a personal trainers certification, lifestyle and weight management certification, and TRX certification. He lives with his wife and 4 children in the ancient beautiful city of Tzfat. ---Resources mentioned in this episode:Breaking Limiting Beliefs GPT HEREFinding one's unique purpose GPT HERESleep Optimization GPT HERE---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.

Apr 22, 2025 • 1h 10min
Sefirat HaOmer, Daily Growing, and the Three Pillars to Authentic Jewish Unity with R' Arieh Friedner
Rabbi Arieh Friedner is the COO of Daily Giving, a platform uniting tens of thousands of Jews through the power of $1-a-day tzedaka. A seasoned Jewish educator and community builder, he previously led NCSY in Cleveland and founded Torah Institute Beyond Campus. Rabbi Friedner is also the author of "Common Ground: Unlocking the Secret of Jewish Unity", and brings a fresh, relatable voice to conversations around Jewish identity, giving and connection. ---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.

Mar 30, 2025 • 48min
Freedom, Femininity, and Family: Passover Insights with Rabbi Yonah Sklare
We are excited to repost this hidden gem!!! Originally posted in 2023, this is a fascinating conversation with the brilliant Rabbi Yonah Sklare that will give you some fresh perspectives to bring with you to this years Passover seder. The audio quality is not great in the beginning but the ideas and depth are crystal clear. If you heard it before, it is even better the second time. If you haven't heard it yet, get ready to blow your mind!---Rabbi Yonah Sklare is a popular lecturer and educator living in Baltimore, MD and the author of the new book, The Breathtaking Panorama . His refreshingly creative approach to learning as well as his captivating presentation style, have attracted a diverse and beloved following. He can be reached at rabbisklare@gmail.com.In this episode we explore some beautiful themes from his new book such as freedom, femininity, and focus on the family, and how they connect to the Exodus story.---It is with great pleasure that we announce the launch 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 here: https://levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-freedom

Mar 16, 2025 • 47min
R' Judah Mischel: Seeing the Haggadah Through the Lens of Recent Events and a Nation at War
Rav Judah Mischel is Executive Director of Camp HASC, the Hebrew Academy for Special Children. He is the author of Baderech: Along the Path of Teshuva and the brand-new Haggadah, Baderech: Along the Path of Redemption. Rav Judah lives in Ramat Beit Shemesh with his wife Ora and their family. This is his second time on the Empowered Jewish Living podcast. Here is a link back to his first appearance:"Finding Spirituality in the Boardroom, the Bedroom, and Every Waking Moment"--As we prepare for Passover, this is a great time of year to pick up your copy of Rabbi Shlomo's 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 or in your local Jewish bookstore.

Mar 2, 2025 • 1h 2min
R' Yisroel Majeski: The Deepest Kind of Joy- An Adar and Purim Message for Times of Uncertainty
Rabbi Yisroel Majeski lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife and children, where he serves the greater San Fernando Valley as the Rabbi of Lev Simcha, as well as the head of the Valley Night Kollel. He is a Rabbi at Valley Torah high school , and senior lecturer for Los Angeles Jewish Experience (LAJ), an innovative outreach center in Los Angeles. He is one of the Head Counselors of Camp Agudah. He has tangible success in exciting both youth and adults in all areas of life.Similar Episodes:Meir Kay: Real Life Lessons in Finding Joy in a Dark World (co-hosted with Devorah Buxbaum)Barry Shore, The Ambassador of Joy: How to Slay Stress and Overcome ChallengesAward-Winning Hollywood Writer David Sacks: Laughter, Leadership, and Elevating Your Life--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.

Feb 18, 2025 • 55min
"The Improv Therapist", Yehuda Alcabes: Live More Creatively, Laugh More Frequently, & Have Great Conversations with Anybody
Yehuda "Juda" Alcabes has masterfully blended the worlds of therapy and improv, creating a unique synergy that combines the clinical with the comical. As a licensed clinical social worker and therapist, he specializes in addiction and trauma. Juda is also an accomplished comedian, improviser, and musician. His improv classes and workshops enhances spontaneity, adaptability, and communication skills. You can find him at theimprovtherapist.com---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.

Feb 5, 2025 • 57min
Secrets of Tu B'Shvat: The Art of Living & Learning from the Earth featuring Avigail and Eli Sapir
Avigail (Abbey) and Eli Sapir came to Israel with a dream of reconnecting with their Jewish agricultural roots. They have a strong passion to share the Earth’s gift with others, which is why they started Havat Iyar, an organic farm meant to facilitate meaningful experiences that come with a healthy lifestyle and building community. Though they no longer live on the farm, they continue to spread the values of permaculture and loving the Land of Israel.
Abby is also an artist and creates courses in art spirituality. You can learn about here work here: https://avigailsapir.com/
In this episode, the Sapirs share their story as well as deep Kabbalistic symbolisms that are connected to the Jewish month of Shevat and Tu B'Shvat.
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Enjoy this episode? You will also love similar episodes:
A Kabbalistic Tu B'Shvat Seder from Tzfat- Featuring Eliyahu Pereira
Jenna Zadaka: Tu B'Shevat & Spiritual Journeys- How to Strengthen Your Roots and Branch Out
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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: @levexperience
Order Rabbi Shlomo' books:
The Four Elements of an Empowered Life: A Guidebook to Discovering Your Inner World and Unique Purpose
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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.

Jan 19, 2025 • 46min
C Lanzbom and Noah Solomon: The Adventures of SoulFarm, How Two Legendary Musicians Revolutionized Jewish Music
Noah Solomon and Grammy Award winner C Lanzbom first met in Israel in a little village called Modii’m (founded by the late Shlomo Carlebach) in the early 90’s where they both were living at the time. After performing around Israel for a few years with their own band and accompanying Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, they moved to NYC where they formed the group Inasense; later becoming Soulfarm. The band quickly gained a strong and loyal following due to their exciting live shows and extensive touring schedule. Noah & C have been also tour as a Duo. They have been bringing out a more acoustic and intimate vibe to audiences across the Globe. Their sound is a unique melting pot of Middle-Eastern, Celtic, Blues and Folk music. Their heartfelt melodies, compelling lyrics, and high-energy shows move audiences throughout the US, Europe and Australia. Some of the people they have shared the stage with include, Shawn Colvin, Bruce Hornsby, Perry Farrel, The Wailers. As well as many others.
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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: @levexperience
Order Rabbi Shlomo' books:
The Four Elements of an Empowered Life: A Guidebook to Discovering Your Inner World and Unique Purpose
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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.