
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.
Latest episodes

Mar 8, 2023 • 57min
Yaakov Lehman: Artificial Intelligence, The Future of Consciousness, and the "End of Days"
Yaakov Lehman is an Israel-based entrepreneur and educator. He has spent years working at the intersection of ancient wisdom and emergent technologies, producing international conferences, music festivals, and training seminars. Yaakov holds an MSc from the London School of Economics, an MA from the University of Vienna, and a BA from UC Santa Barbara.
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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
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Mar 3, 2023 • 38min
Purim: The Three Happiness Practices with Devorah Buxbaum [Repost]
This class was originally given on zoom before Purim 2021. Rabbi Shlomo and Devorah Buxbaum take you through the 3 practices that will help you live in a constant state of deep happiness!

Feb 27, 2023 • 1h 3min
Comedy, Laughter, and the Month of Adar: Featuring the hosts of the Kiddush Club Podcast
A special collaboration with the hosts of the Kiddush Club: News for Jews Podcast as we discuss the power of laughter, the secret of good comedy, and the great Jewish comedians!
Get ready for Purim with past episodes:
The Depth of Purim (Part 1): The Doubt before the Breakthrough: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/vfs24PsBLxb
The Depth of Purim (Part 2): Esther's Hidden Mission: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/VoP21lGBLxb
The Depth of Purim (Part 3): Wine, Women, and the Garden of Eden: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/0GxwylGBLxb
Award-Winning Hollywood Writer David Sacks: Laughter, Leadership, and Elevating Your Life: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/LRIvtqRBLxb
Purim: The Three Happiness Practices (with Devorah Buxbaum): https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/kszQ42XBLxb
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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". The book will be our this March!
You can pre-order a copy here: https://levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-freedom

Feb 21, 2023 • 1h 6min
R. Yaakov Danishefsky: The Psychology of Spirituality- How our mental and emotional health shapes our relationship with God
Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist in Chicago, IL. He specializes in treating trauma, sexual addictions, and couples therapy. Yakov is also a popular speaker, educator, and author who blends spirituality, philosophy, and psychology. He is the author of a new book, Attached: Connecting to Our Creator, A Jewish Psychological Approach. “Attached” is also Yakov’s online podcast platform offering a variety of meaningful content accessible on all podcasting platforms.
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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". The book will be our this March!
You can pre-order a copy here: https://levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-freedom
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This episode of the Empowered Jewish Living podcast is powered by OKclarity.com. OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find a top notch therapist, coach, or nutritionist. And its completely free! OKCLARITY.com’s therapists, coaches, and nutritionists are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. If you’re in the market for a therapist, Coach, or nutritionist - or if you are a therapist, coach, or nutritionist, you must go check them out at OKclarity.com.
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Feb 14, 2023 • 59min
Blimie Heller: The Art of Authentic Relationship-Driven Parenting (co-hosted by Devorah Buxbaum)
Blimie Heller is a sought-after parenting coach, educator, and expert and the creator of the Unconditional Parenting social media platform which helps parents build relationships with their children. After facing her own parenting struggles, Blimie delved into all the research on child development, into the science of attachment, into neuroscience and more and has used all of that inspiration to inspire thousands to become better parents.
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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". The book will be our this March!
You can pre-order a copy here: https://levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-freedom
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This episode of the Empowered Jewish Living podcast is powered by OKclarity.com. OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find a top notch therapist, coach, or nutritionist. And its completely free! OKCLARITY.com’s therapists, coaches, and nutritionists are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. If you’re in the market for a therapist, Coach, or nutritionist - or if you are a therapist, coach, or nutritionist, you must go check them out at OKclarity.com.
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Feb 8, 2023 • 19min
Book Launch! The BIG Announcement & Sneak Peek into The 4 Elements of Inner Freedom
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".
The book will be available this March!
You can pre-order a copy here:
https://levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-freedom/

Jan 31, 2023 • 1h 4min
A Kabbalistic Tu B'Shvat Seder from Tzfat- Featuring Eliyahu Pereira (of Two Chassids in a Pod)
Tu B'Shvat, the 15th of Shevat on the Jewish calendar is called the “new year” for trees as this day marks the season in which the earliest-blooming trees in the Land of Israel emerge from their winter sleep and begin a new fruit-bearing cycle. There is much Kabbalistic literature about the deeper essence of Tu B'Shvat and the lessons we learn and apply to ourselves.
Originally from Miami, Eliyahu Pereira was an adventurous teen who came to Israel over 12 years ago. He has served in the IDF, went to learn in Yeshiva, got connected and inspired by some of the great mystics of Israel, and has now begun to build a family in the holy city of Tzfat. He creates powerful Kabbastic media content and is the Co-Founder of the podcast Two Chassids In A Pod.
This podcast is a project of The Lev Experience. Check us out at levx.org. You can help support the podcast by sponsoring an episode or picking up a copy of my book “The Four Elements of an Empowered Life”. Use discount code: EMPOWER for 15% off!
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Jan 24, 2023 • 40min
Business Leadership Coach Yigal Adato interviews R' Shlomo about life missions, changing gears, low points, and the Four Elements of an Empowered Life
This interview was originally posted on The Tribesman Podcast hosted by business leadership consultant Yigal Adato.
Yigal's website is YigalAdato.com and his Instagram/Linkedin handle is @yigaladato
Rabbi Shlomo's website is RabbiShlomo.com and Instagram/Linkedin handle is @shlomobuxbaum
Rabbi Shlomo's book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life" which is discussed in this episode is available at Mosaicapress.com and Amazon.
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Jan 18, 2023 • 1h 7min
R' Scott Kahn: Orthodox conundrums; marital intimacy, and other hard conversations we should be having!
Rabbi Scott Kahn is the director of Jewish Coffee House and the host of several podcasts, including Orthodox Conundrum and Intimate Judaism. He is formerly the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Yesodei HaTorah, and has educated and continues to inspire hundreds of students. Rabbi Kahn is an expert and adept at addressing the issues that young men and women face both as singles and as married couples.
In this conversation, we explore some of the major takeaways for the open conversations that Rabbi Kahn has about all of the hot button topics in the Orthodox world, as well as the Jewish approach to martial intimacy and sexuality.
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Jan 12, 2023 • 1h 9min
Hip-Hop Artist Nissim Black: The Struggle of Success; the Power of Authenticity; & the Challenges of Bridging Two Worlds
Nissim Black grew up in Seattle as Damian Jamohl Black. His parents were pioneers in the Seattle hip hop scene and his grandparents had also been musicians, playing alongside Ray Charles and Quincy Jones. His childhood was extremely disturbing, both his biological parents and then his stepfather used and sold drugs from home, his mother was arrested; and later died from an overdose. Nissim himself was also involved in gang life in his early years and at age 18 began his career in the gangster rap scene.
He was raised Islam, converted to Christianity at age 14, and after a long and intense search for God and spirituality, eventually converted to Judaism in 2012. At that point Nissim exploded back on to the music scene, this time creating music with powerful messages about faith and personal growth. Today, Nissim is a Hasidic Jew living in Israel who is still bringing his sharp beats and hooked-filled rhymes to the masses.
This episode of the Empowered Jewish Living podcast is powered by OKclarity.com. OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find a top notch therapist, coach, or nutritionist. And its completely free! OKCLARITY.com’s therapists, coaches, and nutritionists are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. If you’re in the market for a therapist, Coach, or nutritionist - or if you are a therapist, coach, or nutritionist, you must go check them out at OKclarity.com.
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Intro music is from the song "Change" by Nissim Black.