A Soul Grows in Israel

What Is Teshuva? Rabbi David Aaron on Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and the High Holidays

What does teshuva really mean? Not punishment, not self reproach, but return, coming home to who you actually are. Rabbi David Aaron reframes Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, a

Judaism, Torah, and the Temple Mount, With a Friend Who Actually Thinks

New studio, same old questions. My husband and I sat down with our friend Robert Blum, a man who actually thinks and never gives us the easy answer, for a wide-ranging c

Living Out Loud in Israel: The Truth About Aliyah with Marc Rosenberg of Nefesh B'Nefesh

What is it really like to make aliyah? Is moving to Israel everything people imagine—or are there challenges no one talks about? In this episode of A Soul Grows in Israe

From the Kindertransport to Israel: Paul Alexander's Extraordinary Journey

What was it like to escape Nazi Europe as a child? How did one life, shaped by the Kindertransport and the horrors of World War II, lead to a future in the State of Israe

Why Humility Changes Everything: A Jewish Perspective

What is humility according to Judaism? Is humility thinking less of yourself, or is it seeing yourself more truthfully? In this episode of A Soul Grows in Israel, Esther

Pens for Swords

Founded by Faye, Pens for Swords is a grassroots advocacy movement dedicated to combating antisemitism, supporting Israel, and advancing public awareness through civic en

Why Fitness Is a Spiritual Practice: Shuli Goldstein of Studio Soul

What does fitness have to do with spirituality? In this conversation, I sit down with Shuli Goldstein, founder of Studio Soul, to explore the connection between physical

Intrusive Thoughts in Uncertain Times: A Jewish Answer

In times of war and uncertainty, how do we practice gratitude? In Israel right now, we’re all navigating fear, intrusive thoughts, and the question: where is faith when e

Rabbi Akiva Gersh: Was the World Meant to Be Vegan?

In this episode, Rabbi Akiva Gersh, "the Vegan Rabbi" explores veganism through the lens of Judaism, Genesis, Rav Kook, compassion toward animals, spirituality, holiness,

Feminism, Jewish Identity & Film With Paula Kweskin

Paula Kweskin is a documentary filmmaker, human rights attorney, and founder of The 49%, a nonprofit focused on women’s storytelling and global women’s rights. In this co

Millie Schweky on Women’s Health and Healing

In this episode, Millie Schweky, lpelvic floor specialist, joins us for a conversation on women’s health, healing, and the topics many women quietly struggle with but rar

Shavuot and the Jewish Woman

As Shavuot approaches, I found myself thinking deeply about femininity, spirituality, and what it truly means to receive Torah in the modern world. In this episode, we e

We Tried to Be Funny It Got Real Fast

This episode started light. We went outside, tried to be funny, and it got real fast. We get into Lakewood, its culture, the nuance people miss, and how quickly conversa

Yakira Apfel: What It Means to Live Honestly Part 2

In part two, Yakira Apfel returns for a deeper conversation on what it actually means to be fully yourself. We talk about health beyond trends, the nuance that often get

Yakira Apfel on Confidence, Insecurity, and Her Life Journey: Part 1

In this first part, Yakira Apfel from Fit Studio and The Yard joins us for a conversation about confidence, insecurity, and the unfolding of her life's journey. We

I Never Got Tanya Until Now

In this soul-o episode, I share something very real. I was in the middle of a conflict and needed something to hold onto, so I went back to my favorite lines from the Tan

Tzniut: Objections and Honest Questions with Shira Melamed of MTC

In this episode I sit down with Shira Melamed for an honest and thoughtful conversation about tzniut, Jewish modesty, and what it really means to walk humbly with Hashem

Throwback episode: Passover, Freedom and Prayer with Rabbi David Aaron

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Rabbi David Aaron to explore the deeper meanings of Pesach (Passover) and what true freedom really means. We dive into the

Bonus Episode: Pesach and the Rebirth of the Soul. The Deeper Meaning of Passover

In this bonus Soul-o episode of A Soul Grows in Israel, I explore a deeper way of understanding Pesach. Beyond the preparations, the Seder, and the traditions, Pesach car

Planning Our Pesach Seder: Two Very Different Perspectives on Life and Torah

In this episode my speical guest is my husband.  We explore the Pesach Seder through the lens of personal reflection and shared experience. We discuss how we each engage