Rabbi Yossi Sirote, LCSW is a psychotherapist who has been counseling individuals, families, and groups for the past 26 years. His specialty is working with adult men who are struggling with relationships and life transitions. He has extensive training in therapeutic wilderness survival and is the founder and director of Yaalozu Wilderness Program for young men. Additionally, he spent many years working at Arms Acres and The SAFE Foundation, with individuals and family members of individuals struggling with process of addiction and recovery. --- 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: https://www.facebook.com/Shlomobuxbaum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shlomobuxbaum/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@levexperience Order Rabbi Shlomo' books: https://a.co/d/03ffSQU - https://www.amazon.com/Four-Elements-Inner-Freedom-breakthroughs/dp/1957579641/ref=tmm hrd swatch 0? encoding=UTF8&dib tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.y2prhxp2GspGjQ64Aw25yOeHmaY-8HIv4rCbz2DU-XNtxTG1SDwIQ979R7kx7dZOHuScyuxb1MoCC3emSZqJaA.0H6dIwsg2JmZu9plxI1F4173Nw88N0DIu2-WLrFABKY&qid=1711386629&sr=8-1 You can order a copy on⁠ Amazon⁠ or in your local Jewish bookstore.

Rachel Berenzweig ⁠is a motivational speaker and creator of the weekly video series “Sparkles of Shabbat”. Known for her warmth, kindness, compassion and humor, Rachel connects authentically as she shares her reflections and insights on spirituality, resilience, optimism and joy. She has spoken for a wide-range of audiences including several Jewish womens’ learning and outreach programs with Rebbetzin Devorah Buxbaum of the LEV Experience. Rachel previously worked as a Human Resources Manager for Accenture and also served a three-year term as Co-President of the Sisterhood of Congregation B’nai Tzedek in Potomac, Maryland. Rachel lives with her beloved husband and son in Maryland, along with their two fuzzy golden retrievers. Along with family, friends and connecting with people, Rachel’s other interests include lots of coffee, chocolate, fashion, travel to Israel, and life-long learning! --- 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.

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: @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.

Welcome to the Empowered Jewish Living Podcast! This episode is a short intro to what we are trying to accomplish together. And here is a little bit about the host, Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum:  Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum is a dynamic Jewish educator, motivational speaker, life coach, and author with the ability to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds in a language and style that they feel at home with. He lectures on a wide range of topics including daily spirituality, love and relationships, law and ethics, Kabbalah/mysticism, Jewish mindfulness and more, encouraging each and every individual to discover their unique potential and to always find the joy in their Judaism. Rabbi Shlomo and his wife, Devorah, live in the Greater DC area where they co-founded and direct The Lev Experience. They have 6 beautiful children.  You can learn more about Rabbi Shlomo by visiting his website, RabbiShlomo.com.

A widely admired inspirational teacher and guide, Rabbi Judah Mischel is Executive Director of Camp HASC, the Hebrew Academy for Special Children – the Jewish community’s premier Summer program for individuals with special needs. He is also a spiritual leader at the Orthodox Union and NCSY youth organization and the founder of Tzama Nafshi, an organization dedicated to fostering Jewish education and inspiration, committed to working to connect Jews with their Heritage, and each other. In this episode we delve into themes from his new book entitled, "Baderech: Along the Path of Teshuva" which is a vital companion for spiritual “travelers” at every stage, yearning to uncover their own path toward uncovering their true selves. We speak about the 5 mindsets that are necessary to find the spirituality in every moment.   If you enjoy the podcast, please feel inspired to subscribe, share, rate, and review the podcast, and to reach out to Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum on any social media platform. To support the podcast please go to Levx.org, where you can make a donation and check out Rabbi Shlomo's new bestselling book, "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life".  Enjoy!

This is part 1 of a 2-part series that was given live via zoom in 2020 for Project Inspire. We explore the deeper meaning of the Chanukah story, some of the symbolisms of Chanukah, and how it applies to our own life. We speak about how to look inward and discover inspiration within one's own heart rather than always relying on outside influences and experiences which may or may not be present when we need them.  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!

Jackie Glaser is a world renowned dating coach helping women navigate their dating with clarity, confidence and self worth. She was formerly the resident psychologist on the Today Show in Australia as well as the Director of Leadership Development for Olami (a global non-profit organization) for 12 years. Jackie lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two step daughters. If you enjoy the podcast, please have The Lev Experience in mind in your end of the year giving! You can support the podcast by making any donation at Levx.org/donate. You can also learn more about our coaching at Levx.org and RabbiShlomo.com. My book "The Four Elements of an Empowered Life" is available on Amazon! Please subscribe, leave ratings and comments, connect with me on all the social media platforms but even and most importantly, share it with others! Instagram: @shlomobuxbaum Facebook: @shlomobuxbaum Youtube: TheLevExperience

Rabbi Benjamin Epstein, Ph.D. is an experienced psychologist, author, and speaker who blends traditional Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) with spiritual and acceptance techniques. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Benjy leads mindfulness seminars and received his certificate in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. Dr. Benjy is also the author of "Living in the Presence: A Jewish Mindfulness Guide to Everyday Life," a work designed to provide a practical roadmap to the discovery of purpose, to capture and experience some of the benefits of the world-to-come, right now, in this world. Dr. Benjy lives in Jerusalem with his wife and four children. If you enjoy the podcast, please have The Lev Experience in mind in your end of the year giving! You can support the podcast by making any donation at Levx.org/donate.  Please subscribe, leave ratings and comments, connect with me on all the social media platforms but even and most importantly, share it with others! Instagram: @shlomobuxbaum Facebook: @shlomobuxbaum Youtube: TheLevExperience