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.

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 [email protected] 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

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.

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.

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.

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. -- 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 --- 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 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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.

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. -- 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 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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.

How should we address fertility concerns? How important is physical attraction? What to do if one of the dating parties wants to have a physical contant during dating and the other does not? How long should a couple date for? How important is chemistry vs. checklists? In this fabulous conversation, dating coach and expert Rachel Burnham answers a long list of questions sent in by our audiences, providing fabulous advice for anyone looking to tie the knot in 2025! This episode also features Devorah Buxbaum, who brings her own coaching expereinces to the conversation. Check Rachel out at: https://d8gr8.com/ Enjoy this episode? You will also love our previous dating conversation with dating coach Jackie Glaser: Lessons in Self-Worth, Finding Yourself, and Your "Soulmate" --- 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 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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.

Rav Pinson is a world-renowned Rabbi, scholar, author, teacher and spiritual mentor. He has been hailed as one of the most important teachers of the generation, and is widely recognized as one of the world's foremost authorities on authentic Jewish wisdomThrough his books, lectures and seminars he has touched and inspired the lives of thousands the world over, and continues to serve as a mentor to many thousands of students across the globe.Rav Pinson has authored over 60 books and Sefarim, many of which have been translated into multiple languages, such as, Hebrew, German, Spanish, Russian and Portuguese. He heads The IYYUN/CHABAD Center in Brownstone Brooklyn, NY.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: TheLevExperiencePick 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

Channah Cohen is an Educator for Yavneh Young Professionals, the leadership division of the OU's Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus. She teaches weekly Torah classes in Silver Spring, where she lives with her husband and children, and runs the podcast Moral Leadership Bootcamp. She is also the author of the brand-new historical fiction, Gaurdians of the Flame. In this episode, we dissect the Chanukah story to see where it all comes from and understand what parts of the story are meant to be historical and what parts are meant to give over a deeper message of inspiration. --- Here are some other Chanukah episodes you will enjoy: - The Fascinating Origins of Chanukah and Its Message for the Generations - Looking Inwards to Reignite the Inner Flame - The Hidden Message of the Menorah, the Dreidel, and the Moon - R. DovBer Pinson: Illuminating Jewish Prayer and Menorah Meditations --- 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 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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.