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Love to Heal: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Spirituality
Join me on a journey of self-discovery, healing and spiritual growth. In this podcast I share with you my personal journey that started with atheism, continued on to Buddhism, then New Age, and finally took me to Judaism and, as of 2025, gave rise to the new motto of the podcast: Ancient Knowledge for Modern Spirituality. Follow along as I acquire knowledge from teachers, literature, travels and personal experiences of how Divine love can change your life for the better. It is my hope that every listener will benefit from this podcast, spreading the love, which really does work wonders!
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Episodes
94 episodes
S.8 #7 | O Jerusalem! Crossroads of the three faiths
In this episode, I share my experience attending Apollo’s Fire’s powerful concert “O Jerusalem: The Crossroads of Three Faiths,” a moving musical journey through the four quarters of Jerusalem—Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Armenian. T...
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S.8 #6 | The Five Ascents: My memoir
I am delighted to announce that my memoir The Five Ascents is now available in ebook form on gumroad.com. I am still working on publishing it, but you can be the first to read it! T...
S.8 #5 | Making It Relevant with Katia Bolotin: Identity, Shabbat, and Jewish Feminine Spirituality
In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Katia Bolotin, Torah educator and author of Making It Relevant, to explore some of the most meaningful themes in Jewish life. We talk about the power and beauty of Shabbat, the importance...
S.8 #4 | Living Jewish Traditions in New Orleans
In this episode, I share my family’s meaningful journey through Jewish life in New Orleans, with lots of discussion about the history of the Jewish people in the city. We attended services at Chabad, visited the Museum of the Southern Jewish Ex...
S.8 #2 | Jewish Life in Colombia: Purim Traditions and Cultural Fusion
In March of 2026, my husband and I celebrated Purim in Colombia. It was a wonderful, joyous experience for which we thank the Chabad of Cartagena. This Purim was also special because as we celebrated the reversal of fate of the Jewish people in...
S.8 #1 | Sacred Strategy of Combating Antisemitism: An interview with Alexandra Levine
Antisemitism doesn’t start at the national level, it starts where people learn what to believe. I sit down with Alexandra Levine, an entrepreneur, political consultant, philanthropist, and host of a political podcast, to talk about what it look...
S.7 #8 | Bris: the ancient Jewish tradition of circumcision
I had the honor of attending a bris - a circumcision of a baby boy on the 8th day of his life. In this episode, you will learn about the history of this ancient Jewish tradition and what the ritual entails. Mentions: ...
S.7 #7 | Holy Woman - why this book will change your life
Once in a while you come across a book that not only inspires you but actually changes the way you perceive reality, motivating you to become a better person. This book is it! I cannot recommend it enough to all people looking to grow spiritual...
S.7 #6 | Home in the Holy Land: A conversation with a Russian immigrant in Israel
In this episode, I speak to my niece (my cousin's daughter), a journalist and model, who, after having lived in various countries for personal and political reasons finally found her forever home in Israel. The Holy Land welcomed her with open ...
S.7 #5 | Why Ancient Wisdom Beats Modern Dating Apps
Muskie Galperin, a Chabad shlucha, is back on Love To Heal! This time, we talk about love - not the one that makes your heart race and sets the butterflies in your stomach free (the fleeting kind), but rather love that takes time to grow but ha...
S.7 #4 | Hebrew Naming Ceremony
Do you have a Hebrew name? If not, it's never too late to get one! Although, it is customary for children to receive their Hebrew names at circumcision (boys) or during the first couple of weeks after birth (girls), I received my name in middle...
S.7 #3 | A Conversation with a Chabad Shlucha (a female emissary)
Listen to my conversation with Mushkie Galperin who is a Chabad Shlucha (female emissary) and youth director of the Chabad in Solon, Ohio. It is thanks to Mushkie, along with her parents, husband and siblings, that I am where I am today s...
S.7 #2 | Our first Sukkot
In this episode, I recount my family's first Sukkot celebration and building of the sukkah. You will learn about the traditions of this Jewish holiday, find out how our synagogue celebrates and hear some recommendations for building and purchas...
S.7 #1 | Chabad of Cozumel
Happy New Year 2026! In this fun episode, I tell you all about my family's visit to the Chabad of Cozumel in Mexico. We headed there for Shabbat and, let me tell you, it was a Friday night to remember! Mentions:Chabad of Cozu...
S.6 #10 | Shabbat 101
If you are like me, a secular Jew who is starting to observe mitzvahs, this episode is for you!In Shabbat 101, you will hear about the primary steps to observing Shabbat - candle lighting, kiddush, hand washing and challah - and ho...
S.6 #9 | The Saddest day in the Jewish Calendar
In the past, I attended synagogue services and events only on High Holidays, thinking that those were the only special days in the Jewish calendar. But now that I am becoming more and more observant, I am learning that there are many more impor...
S.6 #8 | Emotional Wellbeing
I attended a very interesting book signing of Rabbi Levi Y. Shmotkin, who recently edited and published "Letters for Life: Guidance for Emotional Wellness from the Lubavitcher Rebbe". Shmotkin spoke on various topics, presenting ex...
S.6 #7 | With God's Help
Every time I volunteer at my synagogue, I learn a ton. This time was not exception. I helped the summer camp put on a kids play, which turned out to be a highly educational and gratifying experience for me.Mentions:Baruch Hashem -...
S.6 #6 | Man plans, God laughs
After promising myself that I would not become a pet owner because family life is already hectic enough, and also to avoid heartbreak due to the eventual pet's illness and death (my in law's pet had recently passed away), my husband and I gave ...
S.6 #5 | Visiting a spiritual oasis (the Ohel)
In this episode, I recount my visit to one of the most magical, spiritual, holy places in the world - the Ohel - the burial site of the Rebbe in Queens, New York.You will find out how to prepare for a visit, what to expect and what to do...
S.6 #4 | Being Jewish in Norway
The adventure continues to Norway. Hear about my experience as a Jew in Bergen and Oslo, as well as Norway's natural beauty, and peculiar art scene. Mentions: Bergen - port cityFjords - long, narrow, deep in...
S.6 #3 | Being Jewish in Sweden
The Jewish adventure continues in Sweden. In this episode, I recount my family's visit to the Great Synagogue of Stockholm and the Jewish museum. I comment on the liberal nature of Stockholm's Jewish community and express my opinion on the impo...