Empowered Jewish Living with Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum

This is the first of a monthly series based on the energy and wisdom of the Jewish calendar. Before the beginning of each of the Jewish months, we will explore the central themes of that month and set our intention to how to fully tap in to the months energy and maximize the potential of that month. This is the month of Cheshvan, also know as MarCheshvan (the "bitter" Cheshvan). It has the zodiac sign of Scorpio, corresponds to the Water element, and is connected to the Tribe of Menashe. 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! 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

Enjoy this 30-minute solo episode recorded just for you!!! In this class, we will take a look at the essence of the days leading up to Sukkot and the holiday of Sukkot itself. We will explore the symbolisms of the Sukkah and how it builds joy on the foundation of the broken-heartedness of Yom Kippur.  If you are enjoying the podcast please consider supporting it by making a donation to The Lev Experience at Levx.org/donate and/or buying Rabbi Buxbaum's new book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life".

Rabbi Friedman is leaving his mark on the world! Born in Manchester, and raised in Sydney, Australia, he has served communities in the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK.  His articles have appeared in the Journal of Halacha and Contemporary Society, the Jewish Press, the Jerusalem Post, Aish.com, and numerous other outlets.  He was the inaugural chair of the National Holocaust Monument of Canada and is a world-renowned expert on the intersection of halachah and international relations. He is author of the new book “The Transformative Daf” based on the Daf Yomi cycle (the practice of learning one page of Talmud a day and completing studying the entire Talmud every seven and a half years). In this new book, Rabbi Friedman explores Tractate Rosh Hashana and shares thoughts about how to make each page (called a "Daf) relevant and practical in our lives.   In this episode, we take a peak into Rabbi Daniel's world and some of his thoughts about how to make Rosh Hashanah and the upcoming year a truly transformative one.  And, on the topic of transformation... have you picked up a copy of my new book, "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life"?  If you haven't, I would love to recommend it to you in building your personal spiritual strategic plan for the new year. It will give you deeper insight into yourself, your purpose, and offers real strategies for long-lasting change. It is available on Amazon and wherever Jewish books are sold. 

Enjoy this special 20-minute episode! This is Part 1 of a set of talks that I gave for Project Inspire's Mindflex program on the topic of "Rosh Hashana: Season of Change". More classes and conversations coming up next week!

Rav Doniel Katz, founder of The Elevation Project, shares his journey from a successful arts career to a deep dive into Torah and Kabbalistic teachings. He discusses the fusion of science and spirituality, exploring how psychedelics connect to ancient wisdom. Katz emphasizes the transformative power of prayer and manifestation, linking these concepts to higher consciousness. The conversation also highlights accessible paths to meditation and mindfulness, urging everyone to embrace simplicity in their spiritual quests.

Rabbi Shmuel Reichman is an author, educator, speaker, and coach who has lectured internationally on topics of Torah, psychology, spirituality, medical ethics, philosophy, and leadership. He is the founder and CEO of Self-Mastery Academy, the transformative online self-development course that is based on the principles of high-performance psychology, Torah, and leadership. After suffering from a near death experience, overcoming heartbreak, and experiencing multiple medical difficulties, Shmuel began asking himself the questions he never before considered: "Am I living with purpose? Why did God put me in this world? What difference am I creating with this life I've been given?" This led him on a spiritual journey of self-development, with many years full of both personal struggles and breakthroughs, and ultimately to his life's mission of helping others find their inner purpose and live their greatest lives. And, on the subject of finding your purpose... My new book, "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life" is now available which focuses on living a beautiful life full of purpose and meaning by discovering our inner spiritual elements of fire, wind, water, and earth! You can order it on Amazon, MosaicaPress.com or our website: https://levx.org/four-elements/ or wherever books are sold! If you are enjoying these podcasts, please support out efforts by donating at Levx.org/donate.

This is the first of a series of virtual talks based on Rabbi Buxbaum's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life". This talk was given on July 22nd, 2021. Rabbi Buxbaum discusses the different areas of life where we all encounter our mission. He also speaks about the evolution behind the ideas in the book, and shares insights into the Jewish book of Av.  You can purchase "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life" at Levx.org, MosaicaPress.com, Amazon, or wherever Jewish books are sold. To support this podcast, you can donate at Levx.org/donate

From Brooklyn to Israel to Mexico City to San Diego and now Miami, Rebbetzin Yaffa Palti has been actively involved in community affairs, teaching, lecturing, and has led challah bakes for thousands of women across the US, for many years. As a speaker, Yaffa lectures on many diverse topics, mostly inspirational, motivational and transformational; all profound, enlightening and unique and filled with humor and amusement. She is a singer/songwriter and often blends together her lectures and melodies. She is also a trained educator as well as a certified substance abuse professional. In this episode, Shlomo and Devorah speak with Yaffa about her personal story and her mission as well as her response to the new Netflix series, "My Unorthodox Life". Yaffa was influential in starting the #MyOrthodoxLife movement, with Orthodox women all across the world creating social media posts highlighting the beauty of a Torah observant life.  And, on the subject of a beautiful life... My new book, "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life" is now available which focuses on living a beautiful life full of purpose and meaning by discovering our inner spiritual elements of fire, wind, water, and earth! You can order it on Amazon, MosaicaPress.com or our website: https://levx.org/four-elements/ or wherever books are sold! If you are enjoying these podcasts, please support out efforts by donating at Levx.org/donate.

Dr. Michael Milobsky is a board certified pediatrician with special training in treating chronic pain, addiction and pediatric mental health and behavior disorders. A former college basketball star, Michael went on a Jewish journey and while playing in the Maccabee games in Israel and is know a pillar of the Denver Jewish community. In 2020, he and his wife founded The Way Center to address the national teen mental health crisis.  In this episode, Rabbi Shlomo and Dr. Michael discuss how parenting is changing in these times and what are the keys to raising children who are strong enough to overcome anxiety, unhealthy stress, and mental health struggles.  And, on the topic of overcoming struggles... My new book, "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life" is now available which focuses on overcoming the four major struggles of all human beings! You can order it at: https://levx.org/four-elements/

Adrienne Gold Davis was a fixture on Canadian Television for over 15 years, both as host of her own daily Fashion and Beauty program, and as a regular contributor on scores of others. An amazing journey led her to finding herself captivated by the spiritual wisdom of Judaism, and wanted to share that wisdom, much as she shared her passion for fashion! She spent the past 15 years as Senior Lecturer and Community Liaison for The Village Shul in Toronto, and lecturing around the world. Today, she is a Trip Leader for Momentum (formally the Jewish Women's Renaissance Project) and travels extensively speaking to group about the beauty of a more spiritual lifestyle.  In this episode, we discuss Adrienne's journey and how she uses her past and her gifts to light the fire in so many people's hearts.  And... on the subject of fire... My new book, "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life" is now available which focuses on discovering our inner spiritual elements of fire, wind, water, and earth! You can order it at: https://levx.org/four-elements/ or wherever books are sold!