Best Living Lchaim Podcasts (2024)

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L'Chaim to life! - nitzavim parsha 4:34

2d ago4:34

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“The key to good decision making is not knowledge. It is understanding. We are swimming in the former. We are desperately lacking in the latter,” “There can be as much value in the blink of an eye as in months of rational analysis” (Malcolm Gladwell)By Liat Mayerfeld

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Ariel Berkowitz: Finding Hashem After getting Hit By a Train & Losing My Legs 1:08:01

1h ago1:08:01

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Raised in a religious household but soon ended back in McDonalds. Ariel Berkowitz drifted away from Judaism in high school and faced many challenges. A life-changing accident at 19, where he was run over by a train and lost his legs, led him to reconnect with his faith and see the bigger purpose in his life. He now values his connection to G-d more…

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choose us!! ki tavo parsha 3:55

2h ago3:55

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“I know, I know. We are Your chosen people. But, once in a while, can't You choose someone else?" (Tevye, Fiddler on the Roof)By Liat Mayerfeld

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Inside "Elul Nigun" with Eitan Katz 10:35

22h ago10:35

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Song: Elul Nigun Composition & Inspiration by Eitan Katz ELUL! Those four letters have have the power to transform a person as he heads towards the Yom Hadin. The Elul Nigun has been a very popular song over the last few years, not only because it's a catchy tune and upbeat. It's also because one can tap into deeper connection with Hashem even in t…

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Lavi & Nechama Greenspan: Blind Love & Leaving a Christian Cult for Hashem 1:48:05

1h ago1:48:05

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Their story of finding each other is truly unbelievable. Lavi went blind in his early 20s and has grown spiritually as a Jew ever since. Nechama, who began her journey as a Christian, ended up in a Christian cult that pretended to be Orthodox Jews. By a miracle, they found each other and have been growing together as a couple ever since. ✬ SPONSORS…

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Do.We.Hate.Them?! - ki teitzeh parsha 5:05

8d ago5:05

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"If you hate a person, then you're defeated by them" (Confucius) “If you hate any person, you hate Gd, who created man in His image.” (Midrash)By Liat Mayerfeld

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The Hidden Cost of Success 1:02:28

6d ago1:02:28

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In this episode, Dr. John Delony explores the hidden challenges of success, focusing on the loneliness and mental health struggles many high achievers face. But it's more than that: more than half of the U.S. are said to be living paycheck to paycheck, so how does one find joy in the stress of all of that? Dr. Delony also offers practical advice on…

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Shterny Steinmetz: How My Divorce Encouraged Me to Fix The System for Kids 1:08:47

6d ago1:08:47

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Shterny Steinmetz, after experiencing a challenging divorce, has become a voice for understanding the unique challenges that divorce presents in observant Jewish homes. Now part of a blended family herself, she speaks passionately about the emotional, social, and spiritual impacts of divorce on children and families, advocating for greater awarenes…

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we will dance again - shoftim parsha 4:19

8d ago4:19

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We will walk again. We will dance again! (Am Yisrael Chai)By Liat Mayerfeld

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Yona Assaraf: I Became Frum After Surviving the Nova Festival Massacre 56:56

13d ago56:56

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Yona Assaraf and her husband Roi's lifes changed when they miraculously made it out of the Nova Festival massacre alive on October 7th. Yona decided to cover her hair, throw out her pants, keep Shabbat and as a family - become Orthodox. This is their story. ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE ✬ ► ► Lxure Villas: The Ultimate Sukkos Getaway A Sukkos where you…

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You Are What You Eat - Re'eh Parsha 5:03

18d ago5:03

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"I can't stand people that do not take food seriously." "When I am in trouble, eating is the only thing that consoles me. Indeed, as any one who knows me intimately will tell you, I refuse everything except food and drink. At the present moment I am eating muffins because I am unhappy. Besides, I am particularly fond of muffins." Oscar Wilde…

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Why Is Jewish Tuition So Expensive?! A School Director Opens Up 1:22:32

18d ago1:22:32

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I'm nervous to do an episode on tuition at Jewish schools and Yeshivos. It's always a loaded topic with questions and voice notes flying into my phone from passionate parents and school reps. Hopefully, this conversation with Mrs. Ahuvah Heyman, a school director of a girls' school with over 500 students, is helpful and enlightening. Mrs. Heyman ca…

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Isaac Fogel: A Hasidic Boy’s Search For Identity That Brought Him Back Home 1:08:50

20d ago1:08:50

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Yitzchak/Isaac Fogel grew up deep in Williamsburg in the Satmar community. He went after to a place where he thought he could find his voice - after that didn't work out. He discovered R' Beri Weber's yeshiva which had an incredible impact on him, went to Israel and truly found himself. Isaac Fogel's business here: https://www.lussofinejewels.com/ …

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remote control - eikev parsha 4:14

1M ago4:14

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"There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it." (Oscar Wilde)By Liat Mayerfeld

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Dave Ramsey’s Step-By-Step Instructions to Building Wealth (and the Mistakes to Avoid) 50:50

24d ago50:50

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Psst, do you want to build wealth? Who doesn’t? But what steps do you need to take to accumulate money? What common mistakes do people make that cause them to fall behind? We visited Dave Ramsey in his studio in Franklin, Tennessee to explore his famous Baby Steps and how millionaires are made. We hit him with some awesome questions throughout our …

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Devorah Goldstein (The Bamboo Cradle): From Abandoned in China to Embracing Orthodox Judaism (My Remarkable Adoption Story) 1:27:02

1M ago1:27:02

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A little Chines baby was abandoned in the train station. A young Jewish couple struggling to start a family found her, adopted her and raised her as her own. This led them to explore Orthodox Judaism and the rest is history. Devorah Goldstein IS the baby that was in The Bamboo Cradle. This is her story. Get Devorah to speak in your community: Devor…

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live love pray live... - vaetchanan parsha 4:24

1M ago4:24

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"You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear." (Oscar Wilde) Life teaches us how to love and how to pray.By Liat Mayerfeld

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Inside "Akiva Nichamtanu" with Baruch Levine 11:03

1M ago11:03

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Song: Akiva Nichamtanu Sung by Baruch Levine Inspiration by Baruch Levine As we stand here right after Tisha B'av, we can't help but wonder if this will actually be the last Tisha B'av. Every year we yearn and try to better ourselves with the hope that Hashem will bring us out of this galus, but then Tisha B'av comes again and we're left asking our…

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Devorie Kreiman: Losing 5 Children But Never Giving Up 1:07:22

1M ago1:07:22

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Devorie Kreiman & her husband thought their challenges were over after losing their 4th baby. Just weeks away from their son, Yossi’s wedding, tragedy struck again and he suddenly drowned. Heartbroken, confused and unsure - they put themselves together and mustered the courage to continue on. Read Devorie’s excellent & very uplifting book here: htt…

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diamonds in the rough - devarim parsha 5:27

2M ago5:27

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"The one duty we owe to history is to rewrite it" (Oscar Wilde) " He to whom the present is the only thing that is present, knows nothing of the age in which he lives." (Oscar Wilde) History is the futures diamond in the roughBy Liat Mayerfeld

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Estelle Levitas: Why I Became Shomer Shabbos at 90 Years Old 47:12

1M ago47:12

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At the young age of 90, Estelle decided to become Shabbos observant. Her ability to constantly grow is incredible. She's adorable and you'll see why we adopted her as our new Bubbi. Another epic grandma here: https://youtu.be/vzrFk9RnkE0?si=ROPyCrlacbmwPApT ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE ✬ ► Twillory: Your Summer Wardrobe is Here Get $18 OFF your order.…

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water park anxiety - parsha masai 3:09

2M ago3:09

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"Live with no excuses and travel with no regrets." " Travel improves the mind wonderfully, and does away with all one's prejudices." (Oscar Wilde) National travels reflect our own personal journeys.By Liat Mayerfeld

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to vow or not to vow - parsha matot 5:43

2M ago5:43

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“Most people become bankrupt through having invested too heavily in the prose of life." (Oscar Wilde) " Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else’s opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation.” (Oscar Wilde) Our commitments to ourselves and to others should be sacred.…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Sapir Cohen: I Was Kidnapped by Hamas on October 7th & Survived Gaza 29:43

1M ago29:43

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Sapir Cohen and her boyfriend Sasha were kidnapped on October 7th. Today, Sasha is still in captivity. Sapir was brought by terrorists into Gaza on a motorcycle, brought to the tunnels and was living the unimaginable. Although she wasn't a very religious person, she found herself praying and saw a few miracles occur. She was kidnapped for 55 days a…

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Buying vs. Leasing Cars in 2024 | What No One Tells You 1:03:46

2M ago1:03:46

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Yossi Levi, aka Car Dealership Guy, knows more about cars and the auto market than anyone I know. He shared insider secrets and guidance if you're thinking about purchasing, leasing or selling a car. There's even goodies in here on maintenance. Which car to go after? Which car to stay away from? Are electric vehicles the way to go? What practical a…

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Ozzie & Rachel Burnham: Remarkable Journey from Heartbreak to Happiness (Unbelievable Marriage Story) 1:08:43

2M ago1:08:43

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Within a week of Ozzie's wedding, he realized his life would never be the same. For 10 years following, his wife battled a terrible disease and sadly passed away. Meanwhile, Rachel was dating and trying to find her match for over 14 years. A wild set of events led them to find each other. Their dating was anything but conventional. 11 years later a…

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over the top?! - parsha pinchas 5:07

2M ago5:07

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"Women when they love give everything." " The growing influence of women is the one reassuring thing in our political life." " Women are meant to be loved, not to be understood.” (Oscar Wilde) The fabulous five who changed halacha and history.By Liat Mayerfeld

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Inside "Yidden" With Chaim Ghoori 10:10

2M ago10:10

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Song: Yidden Sung by Chaim Ghoori & Mendy Worch Inspiration by Chaim Ghoori Over the last year we have seen an incredible amount of ahavas yisroel. When we are able to put our differences aside and look deeper into another Yid, we will find someone who is so precious and so pure. Rarely a song comes out and shines this light on every Yid the way th…

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R’ Yitzchak Breitowitz: Answering the World’s Most Interesting Questions 1:03:07

2M ago1:03:07

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Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz is a distinguished scholar and respected rabbinic authority. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School and served as a Professor of Law at the University of Maryland. After making aliyah, Rabbi Breitowitz became a senior lecturer at Yeshivat Ohr Somayach in Jerusalem, where he is known for his profound ins…

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what do you see... bilaam parsha 5:27

2M ago5:27

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"The optimist see the donut, the pessimist sees the hole" (Oscar Wilde) Two people receive the same gift- for one it is a blessing, for the other a curse.By Liat Mayerfeld

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90% of People Can Make More Money Using Her Advice 53:23

2M ago53:23

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It's not every day you hear from someone helping people make thousands... no, tens of thousands... maybe even hundreds of thousands of dollars more per year. This is that episode. Its potential to impact families and multiple generations is immense with 90% of workers in the U.S. being employed by someone else. A few days before October 7th, 2023, …

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Senai Guedalia: My Newlywed Husband Died Saving Others 51:53

2M ago51:53

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At 23, Senai lost her husband, Yosef, on October 7th. Yosef was killed heroically saving civilian lives with his IDF unit, Duvdevan. Despite her loss, Senai continues to honor Yosef's memory by doing good in the world, as he always did. She lives fully, with no regrets, and remains committed to Israel as her forever home. Senai's unwavering belief …

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Dont have a cow! chukat parsha 5:19

2M ago5:19

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“One should never trust a woman who tells one her real age. A woman who would tell one that, would tell one anything.” (Oscar Wilde) Who do we trust? Who do we love?By Liat Mayerfeld

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R' Yossi Kulek: The Untold Story of a Black Jew Saved by the Lubavitcher Rebbe 1:04:38

3M ago1:04:38

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In 1976, a little baby was born to a Jewish mother and her black boyfriend. Their relationship quickly spiraled and the young Jewish mom found herself trying to fugure her life out. She was introduced to Chabad and the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The little boy grew up feeling different. But everything changed after he spent time with the Rebbe. Today, Rabb…

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last person standing -parsha korach 4:59

3M ago4:59

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Arguments are to be avoided: they are always vulgar and often convincing. (Oscar Wilde) Truth v Power - what is the basis of a good argument??By Liat Mayerfeld

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Rabbi & Rebbetzin Tzvi Kushlefsky: Becoming a Father at 88-Year's Old 39:50

3M ago39:50

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Rabbi Tzvi Kushlefsky, a respected rosh yeshiva based in Jerusalem, joyfully welcomed his firstborn son into the world this March at the age of 88. Rabbi Kushlefsky experienced the sorrow of becoming a widower at 82, having never had children with his first wife. He remarried six years later to Mrs. Rochel Daniella, an American woman aged 50 at the…

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Gen D - Shelach Parsha 4:31

3M ago4:31

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“The true critic is he who bears within himself the dreams and ideas and feelings of myriad generations, and to whom no form of thought is alien, no emotional impulse obscure.” (Oscar Wilde)By Liat Mayerfeld

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Money Expert Brilliantly Exposes The American Finance Trap 1:07:57

3M ago1:07:57

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Meet Igor Meystelman, a debt specialist who gives us an inside look into the world of debt. He uncovers the real truth behind credit cards like you've never heard before and shares eye-opening stories about the debt people are facing behind closed doors. He was so eloquent and quite a few of the things he shares will really open your mind. To conta…

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Yechiel Bruck: The Unbreakable Man Who Refuses to Die (4 Kidneys, 2 Heart Attacks, 2 Strokes) 54:59

3M ago54:59

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Yechiel Bruck is the epitome of resilience. Despite facing immense medical challenges—four kidney transplants, two heart attacks, two mini-strokes, and septic shock—he never gives up. His determination to live a happy life is truly moving. ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE ✬ ► Money Tip of the Week: Got Points? Get PEYD! It's time to fill your pocket with …

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rise up - BeHaalotcha parsha 7:19

3M ago7:19

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I am sorry my life is so marred and maimed by extravagance. But I cannot live otherwise. I, at any rate, pay the penalty of suffering. (Oscar Wilde) Complaining that there is nothing to complain about ...By Liat Mayerfeld

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Rebbe Avraham Goldstein: Leaving Puerto Rico to Become a Chasidishe Yid 1:14:46

3M ago1:14:46

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At 14, he decided that the Church and his life in Puerto Rico was not for him. He kept on hearing about the Jews in New York from his mother so he decided to investigate. Today, Avraham Goldstein is the Rebbe of his community of converts in Scranton and he is a Puppa Chasid. ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE ✬ ► BitBean: Industry Leading Enterprise Softwar…

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Bless You! - Parsha Nasso 5:57

3M ago5:57

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"We look for the blessings and anticipate them, until we find them" (Oscar Wilde) Can someone else siphon Gd's blessings to you? How an archeological find connects us all beyond time. Blessings found in the depths of the earth and in the depths of ourselves.By Liat Mayerfeld

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WHAT IN REINCARNATION?! Ruth Chapter 3 10:08

3M ago10:08

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"Those who see any difference between body and soul, have neither" (Oscar Wilde) Hopefully you never have a chance to see a loved one reincarnated... " In your soul are infinitely precious things that cannot be taken from you." (Oscar Wilde) " Great events can only be seen by people who are on a level with them. We think we can have our visions for…

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WHO GIVES?! Ruth chapter 2 7:47

3M ago7:47

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"Who being loved, is poor?!" (Oscar Wilde) With all the reasons not to - who gives and more importantly, how?!..." "Love is a game that two can play and both win.”(Eva Gabor) "The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.” (Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays with Morrie) Love cures people—both the ones who give it an…

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