

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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Jan 25, 2022 • 1h 2min
Harry Rothenberg: How to Build a Life that Your are Beyond Proud Of
Harry Rothenberg, Esq., a partner at The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP and magna cum laude graduate of Harvard Law School, represents victims of catastrophic injury, helping them to rebuild their shattered lives. Although best known for his successes in the courtrom, Harry is equally passionate about speaking on Jewish topics. A sought-after lecturer for his crowd-pleasing talks, Harry's signature project is a popular weekly vlog about Jewish holidays and the Torah portion of the week.
This podcast is a project of The Lev Experience. To support the podcast please consider donating at Levx.org, picking up a copy of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life", and, most importantly, subscribing and sharing the podcast with others.
Past guests: R. Shlomo Katz, Ruchi Koval, Yaakov Klein, R. Judah Mischel, R. Moshe Friedman, R. Doniel Katz, Moshe Gersht, R. Dov Ber Cohen, Adrienne Gold, Rochel Goldbaum, R. Tzvi Sytner, Menachem Poznanski, and more!!!

Jan 18, 2022 • 1h 2min
Rabbi Dr. Yosef Lynn & Rabbi Jack Cohen: Finding Your Unique Path to a Vibrant Judaism
Rabbi Dr. Yosef Lynn and Rabbi Jack Cohen are co-authors of "Nurture their Nature: The Torah’s Essential Guidance for Parents and Teachers". Rabbi Lynn is Dean of Students and senior lecturer at Mechon Yaakov in Jerusalem, a Career Discovery & Executive Coach, author, and adjunct professor of Positive Psychology at Touro College in Jerusalem. Rabbi Cohen is the Director of Education for Olami, working directly with Jewish outreach professionals on innovative educational approaches that resonate with young, 21st century Jews. He is also the author of a weekly theexpressionoflife.com.
This podcast is a project of The Lev Experience. To support the podcast, consider donating at levx.org and getting your copy of R. Shlomo's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life". Enjoying the podcast? Please subscribe and share!
Past guests:
R. Shlomo Katz, Ruchi Koval, Yaakov Klein, R. Judah Mischel, R. Moshe Friedman, R. Doniel Katz, Moshe Gersht, R. Dov Ber Cohen, Adrienne Gold, Rochel Goldbaum, R. Tzvi Sytner, Menachem Poznanski, Chaya Lester, R Shmuel Reichman, and more!

Jan 11, 2022 • 46min
The Deep Roots of Tu B'Shvat and What To Learn From It
Rabbi Buxbaum explores some of the Kabbalistic ideas behind Tu B'Shevat and what we can learn from this mystical day. This class was originally given live and posted in January 2021. Enjoy!
This podcast is a project of The Lev Experience. To support the podcast please consider donating at Levx.org, picking up a copy of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life", and, most importantly, subscribing and sharing the podcast with others.

Jan 10, 2022 • 56min
R' Shlomo Katz: Getting in Touch with the Song of our Souls
Rav Shlomo Katz is an internationally-acclaimed author, teacher, and musician who has led thousands of people around the world on transformative journeys into Torah, Jewish music, Chassidut, and Jewish mysticism. His unique style empowers individuals to develop authentic relationships with themselves, those around them, and God. Beyond his active online learning community, Rav Shlomo Katz is the spiritual leader of the Shirat David synagogue in Efrat, Israel, where he lives with his wife and five children.
This podcast is a project of The Lev Experience. To support the podcast please consider donating at Levx.org, picking up a copy of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life", and, most importantly, subscribing and sharing the podcast with others.
Other recent podcast guests include:
Rebbetzin Ruchi Koval, Author Yaakov Klein, Rabbi Judah Mischel, Rapper/Rabbi Moshe Friedman, Rabbi Doniel Katz, Author Moshe Gersht, Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen, Adrienne Gold, Rochel Goldbaum, Rabbi Tzvi Sytner, Menachem Poznanski, LCSW, Chaya Lester, Rabbi Shmuel Reichman, and more!

Jan 3, 2022 • 39min
Energy of the Jewish Months (4): Month of Shevat, Aquarius, and the Source of Creativity
This is the fourth 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 Shevat. It has the zodiac sign of Aquarius and is connected to the Tribe of Asher.
What does all this mean for you and I? Join us for the ride!!!
In this podcast, we also make reference to a previous series, "The Kabbalah of the Hebrew Alphabet". You can find that full series in earlier episodes of the Empowered Jewish Living podcast.
Enjoying the podcast? You can support it by making a donation to The LEV Experience at Levx.org! And please subscribe, follow, share, and rate it on Apple podcasts. Learn more about Rabbi Shlomo's book, "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life", as well as one-on-one learning and coaching at RabbiShlomo.com

Dec 27, 2021 • 1h 6min
The Spiritual Path to Recovery: Menachem Poznanski LCSW on Addiction, Inner Pain, and Lessons from Exodus
Menachem Poznanski, a licensed clinical social worker and author, has worked in the field of substance abuse prevention, addictions treatment, and recovery support for 20 years. He is the director of The Living Room, a clubhouse program for Jewish young adults and couples, in recovery from addictions. Menachem is the author of Consciously: 6 Steps to Living Vibrantly with our Creator and co-author of Stepping Out of the Abyss: A Jewish Guide to the Twelve Steps, and editor at The Light Revealed and Consciously, two social media publishers focused on youth and the messages of Jewish spirituality. Menachem lives in Cedarhurst NY with his wife Naomi and their children Zoe and Tani.
This podcast is a project of The Lev Experience. To support the podcast please consider donating at Levx.org, picking up a copy of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life", and, most importantly, subscribing and sharing the podcast with others.
Other recent podcast guests include:
Rebbetzin Ruchi Koval, Author Yaakov Klein, Rabbi Judah Mischel, Rapper/Rabbi Moshe Friedman, Rabbi Doniel Katz, Author Moshe Gersht, Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen, Adrienne Gold, Rochel Goldbaum, Rabbi Tzvi Sytner, and more!

Dec 21, 2021 • 1h 8min
Marriage, Mikvah, and Intimacy Secrets with Rochel Goldbaum and Devorah Buxbaum
Rochel Goldbaum is a highly sought-after international speaker and the founder of My Gift of Mikvah, a division of Mikvah USA that is dedicated to enhancing marriages by unwrapping the mysterious, enchanted and beautiful gift of Mikvah through workshops, trainings, and Mikvah tours. Her effervescent joy and engaging style has drawn many to her classes and lectures focusing on topics of parenting, self development, marital harmony and intimacy in the Jewish home. In addition to her teaching, Rochel is a dating and relationships coach and mentor of other professionals.
To support the podcast please consider donating at Levx.org, picking up a copy of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life", and, most importantly, subscribing and sharing the podcast with others.
Other Marriage podcasts with Rabbi Shlomo and Devorah Buxbaum:
Transform Your Marriage
The 3 Agreements of a Masterpiece Marriage
Other recent podcast guests include:
Rebbetzin Ruchi Koval, Author Yaakov Klein, Rabbi Judah Mischel, Rapper/Rabbi Moshe Friedman, Rabbi Doniel Katz, Author Moshe Gersht, Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen, Adrienne Gold, and more!

Dec 13, 2021 • 36min
Energy of the Jewish Months (3): Month of Teves, the Goat, and the Meaning behind the Fast
This is the third 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 Teves. It has the zodiac sign of Capricorn and is connected to the Tribe of Dan.
What does all this mean for you and I? Join us for the ride!!!
Enjoying the podcast? You can support it be making a donation to The LEV Experience at Levx.org! And please subscribe, follow, share, and rate it on Apple podcasts.
Learn more about Rabbi Shlomo's book, "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life", as well as one-on-one learning and coaching at RabbiShlomo.com

Dec 7, 2021 • 52min
R. Yaakov Klein: Searching for the Lost Passion of Judaism
R’ Yaakov Klein is an author, musician, and lecturer devoted to sharing the inner light of Torah through his books, music, and lectures. R’ Yaakov is the author of “Sparks from Berditchov”, “Sunlight of Redemption”, and his seminal work based on Rebbe Nachman's tale of "The Lost Princess", entitled "The Story of Our Lives". His popular classes in a wide range of Chasidism and classical Jewish thought have been played tens of thousands of times by Jews across the globe who appreciate the depth, beauty, optimism, and relevance of the material as well as R’ Yaakov’s honest and engaging style.
In May 2020, R' Yaakov founded the Lost Princess Initiative, an educational platform based on the primary messages of the book. Through its many projects and programs, this broad initiative seeks to provide a guiding compass to a generation searching for the "Lost Princess" - a Jewish experience bursting with feeling, connection, depth, beauty, expansiveness, and burning relevance.
To support the podcast please consider donating at Levx.org, picking up a copy of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life", and, most importantly, subscribing and sharing the podcast with others.
Connect with Rabbi Shlomo on Facebook and Instagram!
Other recent podcast guests include:
Rebbetzin Ruchi Koval
Rabbi Judah Mischel
Rapper/Rabbi Moshe Friedman
Rabbi Doniel Katz
Author Moshe Gersht
Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen
and more!

Nov 22, 2021 • 47min
Rise! R. Tzvi Sytner on Reinventing Self-Esteem and Inspiring Hope
Rabbi Tzvi Sytner is a Rabbi, therapist and motivational speaker on the topics of Discovering Your Self Identity and Achieving Personal Greatness. He has delivered inspiring lectures worldwide, including South Africa, Australia, Chile, the U.S., and Canada. He has a popular video blog and podcast called “Inspiring Hope” viewed by close to 10,000 per month. He grew up in LA, and is the Senior Rabbi of The Village Shul in Toronto.
In this episode, we cover wide-ranging topics such as "Jewish outreach" and how to bring Jews of all backgrounds together, how to not only survive but to thrive during these uncertain times and, Tzvi's seminar "Rise: Reinventing self-esteem".
To support the podcast please consider donating at Levx.org, picking up a copy of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life", and, most importantly, subscribing and sharing the podcast with others.
Connect with Rabbi Shlomo on Facebook and Instagram!
Other recent podcast guests include:
Rebbetzin Ruchi Koval
Rabbi Judah Mischel
Rapper/Rabbi Moshe Friedman
Rabbi Doniel Katz
and more!