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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
79 episodes
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...
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Episode 10
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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...
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Episode 9
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13:58
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...
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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 -...
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Episode 7
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19:46
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 ...
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Episode 6
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24:42
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...
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Episode 5
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44:16
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...
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35:02
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...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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20:13
S.6 #2 | Being Jewish in Denmark
In this episode, I recount my family's "Jewish" adventure in Copenhagen, Denmark. From the synagogue to a Chabad to a kosher restaurant, I give you my take on what it's like to be Jewish in a very liberal European country.Mentions:
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Episode 2
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29:04
S.6 #1 | Coming of age
Have you ever attended a Bar or Bat Mitzvah ceremony? If not, in this episode, you will learn all about this coming-of-age ritual in Judaism: what it means, why it's important, how it transpires, what to give as a gift and more!Mentions:...
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Episode 1
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21:52
S.5 #23 | No excuses: a story of resilience, faith and love
In this last episode of Season 5, I share with you an excerpt from my conversation with an incredible human being, someone who, despite her paralysis from the waist down, limited vision and hearing, continues to live life with utmost joy, inspi...
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S.5 #22 | Shavuot: a time for spiritual growth
In this episode, I recount the details of two Shavuot events that I attended this year. I explain the holiday's significance and traditions. Shavuot is not only a time for spiritual growth, but also it is a time for families and communities to ...
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18:11
S.5 # 21 | The Mitsui Method: Activating your potential
Listen to my interview with founder and director of the Mitsui Collective Yoshi Silverstein. In this inspiring episode, you will learn about Jewish embodiment, the diversity of the Jewish people, and why Judaism is so powerful in nourishing our...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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59:20
S.5 #20 | Seeing the good in people
When our ego leads the way, it's easy to see the flaws in other people. The Torah clearly states to “judge every human being meritoriously.” How can we train ourselves to think positively and see the good in people? I answer this and other spir...
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Episode 20
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22:11
S.5 #19 | Life After Death: Jewish burial customs and the journey of the soul
Visiting the cemetery to pay respects to a friend that recently passed away made me realize how much important and interesting information there is about Jewish burial customs. In this episode, I go over the basics of what any person should kno...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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19:12
S.5 #18 | Jewish Embodiment
In this episode, I recount my experience of Havdalah with PJ Library. I enjoyed this restorative evening designed for mothers to explore Jewish embodiment, which would help us to more fully align our actions with our intentions, better understa...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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23:00
S.5 #17 | Why Modesty?
In a world where sex sells, I am advocating for modesty! In Judaism, the concept of modesty extends well beyond dress code. Find out how this concept can improve your relationships, how you can contribute to a more respectful and harmonious soc...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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26:01
S.5 #16 | Learning and Doing
In Judaism, learning and doing are deeply interconnected. The tradition emphasizes that study should lead to meaningful action, making "learning" a dynamic process that involves both intellectual exploration and practical application. This is w...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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39:00
S.5 #15 | A Passover Experience
My husband and I were invited to a Passover Seder at our rabbi's house. In this episode, together we share our first experience of a real seder, which turned out to be not only meaningful and memorable, but also lots of fun!
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Episode 15
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31:42
S.5 #14 | What you didn't know about prayer
I recently read in Tanya that prayers and blessings in Judaism must be audible. The explanation for this requirement was so intriguing to me that it led me to further research. This episode is full of Kabbalistic mysticism, Jewish tradition and...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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27:46
S.5 #13 | Passover: The Personal Egypt
With Passover around the corner, I thought this would be the perfect time to talk about the concept of personal Egypt: our own limiting beliefs and that which controls us. While during Passover the Haggadah instructs us to regard ourselves as h...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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20:04
S.5 #12 | Mikvah: A Rite of Purification
What is Mikvah? Why is it an important commandment in Judaism? In this episode, I share with you my first experience with Mikvah and explain the symbolism behind this ancient ritual.Mentions:Poem by Cynthia Wallace
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Episode 12
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23:13
S.5 # 11 | In God We Trust
What does it mean to trust G-d? How do we learn to trust G-d? I answer these questions by providing examples from the Torah, from Jewish theology and from my own experiences. Mentions:House of David - series on Netflix...
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Episode 11
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21:31
S.5 #10 | What's in a name?
Did you know that names have the power to shape a person's destiny? Names are said to be keys to the soul. As you will learn from this episode, names can even be self-fulfilling prophecies. So choose your children's names wisely! And see what y...
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12:25
S.5 # 9 | Kosher it up!
In this yummy episode, I recount my experience at chef Chanie Apfelbaum's kosher cooking demonstration. I share the knowledge I acquired regarding cooking kosher meals and I sprinkle some useful information about food blessings and the story of...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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12:43