
Empowered Jewish Living with Rabbi 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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Jul 24, 2023 • 36min
Experiencing the Holy Temple in our own Spiritual Practice (Part 4): Step-by-Step into the Inner Realms of Prayer
The time period that we are in now is commonly referred to as "The Three Weeks of Mourning", when we commemorate the destruction of the Holy Temple and Jerusalem on two different occasions in our history. But we can only feel the depth of these weeks if we understand what the Holy Temple represented and feel some connection to it.
In this mini-series, we will explore the secrets of the Holy Temple, what it represented and how we can connect to that in our own spiritual practice today, especially in the domain of prayer. We will explore how the morning prayer is structured to recreate the Temple experience, and how we can all taste the holiness of the Temple if we step up our awareness of the true essence of prayer.
This is the fourth and final episode (for now!). In this episode we go deeper into the four sections of prayer and the main passages and themes of each one and show how they correspond to the four sections of the Temple, the four inner realms and the four elements of earth, water, wind, and fire.
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Pick 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

Jul 18, 2023 • 29min
Experiencing the Holy Temple in our own Spiritual Practice (Part 3): The Earth, Water, Wind, and Fire of Prayer
The time period that we are in now is commonly referred to as "The Three Weeks of Mourning", when we commemorate the destruction of the Holy Temple and Jerusalem on two different occasions in our history. But we can only feel the depth of these weeks if we understand what the Holy Temple represented and feel some connection to it.
In this mini-series, we will explore the secrets of the Holy Temple, what it represented and how we can connect to that in our own spiritual practice today, especially in the domain of prayer. We will explore how the morning prayer is structured to recreate the Temple experience, and how we can all taste the holiness of the Temple if we step up our awareness of the true essence of prayer.
This is the third of several episodes. In this episode we explore the four sections of prayer and the four sections of the Temple and show how they correspond to our four inner realms and the four elements of earth, water, wind, and fire.
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
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YouTube: TheLevExperience Pick 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

Jul 12, 2023 • 29min
Experiencing the Holy Temple in our own Spiritual Practice (Part 2): The Four Stages of Prayer
The time period that we are in now is commonly referred to as "The Three Weeks of Mourning", when we commemorate the destruction of the Holy Temple and Jerusalem on two different occasions in our history. But we can only feel the depth of these weeks if we understand what the Holy Temple represented and feel some connection to it.
In this mini-series, we will explore the secrets of the Holy Temple, what it represented and how we can connect to that in our own spiritual practice today, especially in the domain of prayer. We will explore how the morning prayer is structured to recreate the Temple experience, and how we can all taste the holiness of the Temple if we step up our awareness of the true essence of prayer.
This is the second of several episodes. In this episode we explore the four sections of prayer and how they correspond to the four sections of the Temple.
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: TheLevExperience Pick 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

Jul 7, 2023 • 27min
Experiencing the Holy Temple in our own Spiritual Practice (Part 1): A Special Mini-Series for the "Three Weeks"
The time period that we are in now is commonly referred to as "The Three Weeks of Mourning", when we commemorate the destruction of the Holy Temple and Jerusalem on two different occasions in our history. But we can only feel the depth of these weeks if we understand what the Holy Temple represented and feel some connection to it.
In this mini-series, we will explore the secrets of the Holy Temple, what it represented and how we can connect to that in our own spiritual practice today, especially in the domain of prayer. We will explore how the morning prayer is structured to recreate the Temple experience, and how we can all taste the holiness of the Temple if we step up our awareness of the true essence of prayer.
This is the first of several episodes. In this episode we explore:
- What the Three Weeks are, the various fasts and customs that surround it, and the overall feeling that we are supposed to have
- What we are missing today by not having a Temple and why we pray for the Temple to be rebuilt
- What was King Solomon's dream when he built the first Temple
- What was the experience of someone who entered into the Temple
- How the holiness of the Temple is manifest in space, in time, and in one's inner world.
- An introduction to the concept of the Morning Prayers being modelled after the structure of the Temple.
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
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Pick 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

Jun 28, 2023 • 59min
Venture Capitalist Michael Eisenberg on the Torah Path to Prosperity
Widely considered one of Israel's top venture capitalists, Michael Eisenberg is co-founder and General Partner at Aleph, an early stage venture capital fund with over $500 million under management. Michael, has been a venture capitalist for twenty-five years. Aleph focuses on partnering with great Israeli entrepreneurs to build large, meaningful companies and impactful global brands. Since its founding in 2013, Aleph has invested in more than forty companies. Since 2006, Michael has been writing the blog Six Kids and a Full Time Job, on topics ranging from politics to technology, Judaism, and macroeconomics. Michael has also published five books in Hebrew: The Vanishing Jew, Ben Baruch, The Tree of Life and Prosperity, Everyone can be Moses, and Roaring Tribe. He lectures frequently on venture capital, Israel, and entrepreneurship. He is set to release The Tree of Life and Prosperity in English this August.
In this episode we discuss his own journey to success and how he balances his career, his writing, and his family of a wife and 8 children. We speak about his new book and what he feels are the Biblical secrets to creating wealth. We get into why Israeli startups are so success ful and what we can learn from them. And much more!
And, on the subject of living a successful life... My new book, "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life" is now available which focuses on living your most successful life 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. And don't forget to reach our to me on any of the social media platforms like Facebook or Instagram.

Jun 20, 2023 • 53min
Singer/Songwriter Dustin Paul: Music with a Message about Human Greatness and the Beauty of Life
Dustin Paul has been singing since he was 14, previously as the front man of a band whom attracted millions of views on YouTube, played at music festivals, and performed on national television, and now as a solo performer, writing/collaborating and singing for many talented producers, songwriters, and DJ’s such as Diego Miranda (rated one of the top 100 DJs by Djmag). Their song “Shiver” was play-listed on RFM national radio – one of Portugal’s most listened to radio stations and their 2019 release “Believe in Love” garnered over 1 million streams on Youtube within the first week of release.
Some of his career achievements include charting top 10 on the iTunes/Spotify viral charts on various occasions, to winning an International Portuguese Music Award for his song “I Keep Coming” with DJ/Producer Michael Teixeira. Dustin Paul & Tom Enzy’s music video for their summer smash “Good Day” graced the airwaves of MTV Portugal, as well as radio stations such as Kiss FM. “Good Day” was hand-picked as a finalist in the 2018 Bacardi/Soundcloud #MusicLiberatesMusic competition and is featured as the rolling credits song to the award-winning documentary film “Roll With Me” that came to Netflix/select theaters in 2018. Since then, Dustin released another single called “Lucky Day” which was picked up as the official theme song for the fall 2018 Hanna Andersson commercial. Lastly, his recent single “My Beautiful Life” landed in two 2020 summer Nissan ad campaigns airing on television into the fall of 2020.
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Jun 13, 2023 • 42min
Rabbi/Author Menachem Tenenbaum: Finding the Joy in Jewish Prayer and Your Unique Path to Spiritual Connection
Rabbi Menachem Tenenbaum is the Associate Regional Director of Central East NCSY (formerly known as the National Conference of Synagogue Youth) and the City Director of Cleveland NCSY. He and his wife Elana have been inspiring and hosting teens in their home for nearly a decade. Rabbi Tenenbaum inspires teens through innovative programming and his passion for the Jewish future. Rabbi Tenenbaum was scheduled to give a TEDx Talk which was canceled by Covid19. For more information about Rabbi Tenenbaum’s new book, “Three Steps Forward,” or to invite him to speak at your community or organization, send him an email: rabbit@ncsy.org
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Pick 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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Jun 5, 2023 • 52min
R' Eitiel Goldvicht: The Spiritual Attributes of the Most Successful Leaders and Influencers
Rabbi Eitiel Goldwicht is the founder of Aish Israel, the Israeli division of Aish Hatorah and the Founder of VLU group. As a native Israeli who moved to the States as a child, Rabbi Eitiel, strongly associates with both Israelis and Anglos, and his deep understanding and passion for the Jewish people fuels his work amongst the religious spectrum. Tens of thousands of secular Israelis visit the Aish world center yearly, and have experienced Rabbi Eitiels dynamic and engaging lectures and programs about Judaism. Under the VLU group Rabbi Eitiel founded TLI Advance a management program based on modern Management books and tools together with ancient Jewish wisdom for success with meaning. He currently lectures both in Hebrew and English, and is constantly expanding the breadth of his audience through radio appearances, video presentations, and social media.
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Pick 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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May 29, 2023 • 54min
Dr. Azi Jankovic: Overcoming Mental Health Challenges from the Inside-Out
Dr. Azi Jankovic is on a mission to inspire and empower people to unlock potential, actualise their big visions, and create a lasting legacy.
She works with entrepreneurs and startups, guiding their growth and development. Dr. Azi speaks on a range of topics, including how to live a more inspired and fulfilling life, how to create the life and business you’ll love, and how literally anyone can unlock Divine potential and create true impact.
Her top-ranking Inspired by Purpose Podcast publishes weekly episodes featuring renowned guests and solo episodes on living and leading inspired by purpose. Dr. Azi holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California, and has completed a range of courses in marketing and business. She proudly resides in Israel with her husband and their four children.
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May 17, 2023 • 19min
Shavuot, Sinai, and Transcending the Ego: A piece from "The Four Elements of Inner Freedom"
In this special pre-Shavuot episode, Rabbi Shlomo reads a powerful piece from his new book "The Four Elements of Inner Freedom" about the Sinai experience. We explore how every person's inner work involves our ability to detach from associating ourselves with our physical being and material possesions and plug in to the deepest parts of ourselves.
The book, "The Four Elements of Inner Freedom: The Exodus Story as a Model for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Personal Breakthroughs", is available for purchase! 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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Previous Shavuot Episodes:
From 2021:
"Shavuot and Burning Down the Spiritual Barriers!" Link: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/AoS2okaVSzb
"Making the Shavuot customs meaningful: From practical to mystical" Link: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/F9NdMhhVSzb
From 2020:
"Standing at Sinai and How to Have a Spiritual Experience" Link: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/IL1O9fxVSzb
"Shavuot Customs and the Kabbalah of Dairy" Link: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/CjWRGfxVSzb