This week on It’s Been Real, we sit down with Esti Cohen for an honest conversation about tefillah- why it can sometimes feel hard to connect, how learning about Hashem can deepen that connection, and how setting small, meaningful goals can transform the way we approach davening. MAKE IT REAL Commit to one of these Hachlatos for a week to be entered into the raffle for a 25$ gift card: Weekly Focus- Choose a Tefillah to read about in the beginning of the week and then focus on it the rest of the week during davening. Reflect to Connect- Set 2 minutes before davening to think where you’re holding in your relationship with Hashem. WhatsApp 972 55 951 1180 or email [email protected] by Thursday, 1 Nissan to be entered into the raffle JOIN THE CHANNEL: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCAH4F05MUjebj3jg0P SPONSORED לעילוי נשמת מנחם מענדל בן יבלחט"א ברוך בענדיט Thank you to all those who made this episode possible! Mrs Goldshmid Mrs Weiss Host, Producer: Shaina Muller Recording, Editing: Chana Shomer Pre Release Auditor: Freida Lew Graphics: Shaina Marcus and Leah Gurary PR: Chava Hurwitz Mics: Sara Spalter Guest: Esti Cohen

This week on It’s Been Real, we sit down with Rachel Shayna Djian to discuss what a Chossid is. It's more than a conversation- it's a farbrengen on what a Chossid truly is at their core, how someone can connect more and how being a Chossid is a lifelong mission. MAKE IT REAL Commit to one of these Hachlatos for a week to be entered into the raffle for a 25$ gift card: One Step Higher- Every night, choose one thing to do better the next day. First Step: Learn- Set up a chavrusa and commit to learning one sicha throughout the week. WhatsApp 972 55 951 1180 or email [email protected] by Thursday, 14 Nissan to be entered into the raffle. JOIN THE CHANNEL: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCAH4F05MUjebj3jg0P SPONSORED BY RESTORE YOUR CORE hennashomer.com/ryc (310) 279- 3315 Thank you to all those who made this episode possible! Mrs Goldshmid Mrs Weiss Host, Producer: Shaina Muller Recording, Editing: Chana Shomer Pre Release Auditor: Freida Lew Graphics: Shaina Marcus and Leah Gurary PR: Chava Hurwitz Mics: Sara Spalter Guest: Rachel Shayna Djian

In the spirit of V’nahafoch Hu, we’re turning the spotlight behind the scenes to the incredible team who make this podcast happen. Purim is all about the hidden — the quiet details and unseen moments that shape the story. Tune in to hear from the people behind it all, and what Purim means to them. JOIN THE CHANNEL: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCAH4F05MUjebj3jg0P Thank you to all those who made this episode possible! Mrs Goldshmid Mrs Weiss Host, Producer: Shaina Muller Recording, editing: Chana Shomer Pre Release Auditor: Freida Lew Graphics: Shaina Marcus and Leah Gurary PR: Chava Hurwitz Mics: Sara Spalter

This week on It’s Been Real, we sit down with Mrs. Adina Landa to explore the powerful concept of Moach Shalit Al Halev. We break down what it really means to guide our emotions rather than be controlled by them, how this idea can be applied in everyday life, and what it looks like to tap into higher-level thinking. MAKE IT REAL Commit to one of these Hachlatos for a week to be entered into the raffle for a 25$ gift card: Reality Check- Twice a day, stop yourself, and separate the facts from the story. Think It, Feel It- Twice a day, recognize which emotion a thought creates in your body. WhatsApp 972 55 951 1180 or email [email protected] by Thursday, 8 Nissan to be entered into the raffle. JOIN THE CHANNEL: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCAH4F05MUjebj3jg0P SPONSORED BY RESTORE YOUR CORE hennashomer.com/ryc (310) 279- 3315 Thank you to all those who made this episode possible! Mrs Goldshmid Mrs Weiss Host, Producer: Shaina Muller Recording, Editing: Chana Shomer Pre Release Auditor: Freida Lew Graphics: Shaina Marcus and Leah Gurary PR: Chava Hurwitz Mics: Sara Spalter Guest: Mrs Adina Landa

This week on It’s Been Real, we sit down with Mrs. Shlomit Epstein to explore the true meaning of freedom. Together, we unpack what it means to leave Mitzrayim in our own lives, how we can begin that journey, and how to navigate the challenges that hold us back. You can reach out to Mrs Epstein with any questions or comments at +1 (718) 744-7615. MAKE IT REAL Commit to one of these Hachlatos for a week to be entered into the raffle for a 25$ gift card: Honest Self Reflection- Focus this week on letting go of one habit that isn’t serving you. Lean into Yourself- Spend at least 10 minutes twice this week doing something you’re naturally good at and enjoy it fully. WhatsApp 972 55 951 1180 or email [email protected] by Thursday, 22 Nissan to be entered into the raffle. JOIN THE CHANNEL: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCAH4F05MUjebj3jg0P Thank you to all those who made this episode possible! Mrs Goldshmid Mrs Weiss Host, Producer: Shaina Muller Recording, Editing: Chana Shomer Pre Release Auditor: Freida Lew Graphics: Shaina Marcus and Leah Gurary PR: Chava Hurwitz Mics: Sara Spalter Guest: Mrs Shlomit Epstein

This week on It’s Been Real, hosted by Shaina Muller, we dive into the mitzvah of Ahavas Yisrael. ואהבת לרעך כמוך- unpacking what it really means, what to do when it’s not easy and how we can live it out in real life. MAKE IT REAL Commit to one of these Hachlatos for a week to be entered into the raffle for a 25$ gift card: Stay Away From Bad- walk away from an improper conversation once a day Connect the 3 Ahavas- set up a daily 5-10 minute chavrusa WhatsApp (972) 55- 951- 1180 or email [email protected] Thursday, 19 Teves to be entered into the raffle JOIN THE CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCAH4F05MUjebj3jg0P SPONSORED BY NIGHT OWL MERCH WhatsApp (561) 674- 9770 Email [email protected] Thank you to all those who made this episode possible! Mrs. Goldshmid Mrs. Weiss Chava Hurwitz Chana Shomer Shaina Marcus Rivkale Morozow Sara Spalter

This week on It’s Been Real, we sit down with Sara Zemel to explore her journey to Judaism. We discuss how she transformed life’s challenges from a burden into a foundation, and the role Shaar HaBitachon played in carrying her through her hardest moments. This conversation offers a powerful new perspective on how we understand and relate to struggle. MAKE IT REAL Commit to one of these Hachlatos for a week to be entered into the raffle for a 25$ gift card: - Ulay Lekach Nivrah: each night, write a gratitude list with three things you’re thankful for, including one challenge. - Strength Through Shaar Habitachon: learn the daily Shaar Habitachon thought (that will be posted on the channel) WhatsApp 972 55 951 1180 or email [email protected] by Thursday, 26 Teves, to be entered into the raffle. JOIN THE CHANNEL: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCAH4F05MUjebj3jg0P SPONSORED BY NIGHT OWL MERCH Whatsapp 561 674 9770 Email [email protected] Thank you to all those who made this episode possible! Mrs Goldshmid Mrs Weiss Host, Producer: Shaina Muller Recording, Editing: Chana Shomer PR: Chava Hurwitz Mics: Sara Spalter Guest: Sara Zemel

This week on It’s Been Real, we sit down with Chayale Hecht to explore the power of a single mitzvah—what one act can truly create, how to navigate moments when it’s hard to stay committed to our hachlatos, and how mitzvos help us find Hashem in our everyday lives. MAKE IT REAL Commit to one of these Hachlatos for a week to be entered into the raffle for a 25$ gift card: Tomorrow Is Another Day- Fill out the guided Cheshbon Hanefesh each night (that will be sent on the channel) Your Hashem- think about and focus on the meaning of Elokei Avraham, Elokai Yitzchak Velokei Yaakov in Shemoneh Esrei WhatsApp 972 55 951 1180 or email [email protected] by Thursday, 4th of Shvat to be entered into the raffle JOIN THE CHANNEL: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCAH4F05MUjebj3jg0P SPONSORED BY RESTORE YOUR CORE hennashomer.com/ryc (310) 279- 3315 Thank you to all those who made this episode possible! Mrs Goldshmid Mrs Weiss Host, Producer: Shaina Muller Recording: Sheina Wolff Editing: Chana Shomer PR: Chava Hurwitz Mics: Sara Spalter Guest: Chayale Hecht

This week on It’s Been Real, we sit down with Shaina Rodal to discuss the concept of Hashgacha Pratis- not only in life’s big moments, but in every detail of our day. We explore what it means that Hashem recreates the world each moment, the power that every second holds, and what true letting go really looks like. MAKE IT REAL Commit to one of these Hachlatos for a week to be entered into the raffle for a 25$ gift card: Let Go- Before going to bed write 2 things that were in your control that day and 2 that weren't. Pause For Purpose- Think 2 times throughout the day, “this is for a purpose.” WhatsApp 972 55 951 1180 or email [email protected] by Thursday, 11th of Shvat to be entered into the raffle JOIN THE CHANNEL https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCAH4F05MUjebj3jg0P SPONSORED BY CROWN HEIGHTS SPORTS crownheightsports.com Instagram @crownheightsports Thank you to all those who made this episode possible! Mrs Goldshmid Mrs Weiss Host, Producer: Shaina Muller Recording: Sheina Wolff Editing: Chana Shomer PR: Chava Hurwitz Pre- release Auditor: Freida Lew Mics: Sara Spalter Guest: Shaina Rodal

This week on It’s Been Real, we sit down with Mihal Camhi to unpack the 10 Mivtzoyim- the background behind each one, the way they practically look in our lives and how the Rebbe's vision of battling darkness with light lives on even more today. MAKE IT REAL Commit to one of these Hachlatos for a week to be entered into the raffle for a 25$ gift card: Tzedaka- give at least 1$ to tzedaka each day Mezuza- kiss the mezuza 3 times every day WhatsApp 972 55 951 1180 or email [email protected] by Thursday, 18th of Shvat to be entered into the raffle JOIN THE CHANNEL: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCAH4F05MUjebj3jg0P SPONSORED Leilu Nishmas Mordechai Shmuel ben Pinchas Thank you to all those who made this episode possible! Mrs Goldshmid Mrs Weiss Host, Producer, Research: Shaina Muller Research, Recording, Pre- release Auditor : Freida Lew Editing: Chana Shomer PR: Chava Hurwitz Mics: Sara Spalter Guest: Mihal Camhi