On this podcast we will be discussing all the foundational elements of Judaism and life. We will talk about how to define God, what is the purpose of the world, who gets to decide what is good and what is bad, the five categories of relationships and many more topics covering the basics of Judaism. With in-depth but easy-to-listen-to explanations this will add meaning and vitality to every moment of your day. Join us every Thursday on the journey of building strong Jewish foundations. Listen ...
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A podcast investigating human stories of struggle and triumph in the quest to explore the true nature of wellbeing and resilience and discover the secret to a resilience that lasts.
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Ep13: How to find resilience and healing in times of tragedy and uncertainty with Andrew Morris
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This episode - ‘How to find resilience and healing in times of tragedy and uncertainty’ - will veer from our usual format on The Resilience Files. Today I will not be conducting the interview - but instead, will be the interviewee. Andrew Morris - friend, advisor and supporter of both Resilimy and iheart, will be the one asking the questions. Busin…
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Ep12: ‘When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.' A conversation about finding light following the recent events in Israel with Rabbi Yaakov Klein
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We have all been stunned, in light of the recent tragic events in Israel, by the barbaric brutality and extreme lack of humanity displayed by the Hamas terrorists. As our minds grapple to try to make sense of actions that are beyond human comprehension, it seems as if we have no words. Yet words are important to attempt to integrate what happened -…
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Ep 11: “I don’t need to seek belonging externally, because I have this love, this abundance within me.” - A philosophy of life that embraced me, with Mitesh Sheth
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My guest today is Mitesh Sheth, MBE, the Chief Investment Officer at Newton Investment Management. Mitesh was suggested as a podcast guest by various colleagues of mine after delivering a resilience training programme at Newton, which Mitesh himself attended. Mitesh obviously made an impression and when I met him a few weeks ago, I understood why. …
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Ep 10: "I don't want to be angry" - Forgiving parents after childhood traumas with Jasmine Hanson
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One of the early Resilience Files episodes featured the powerful story of Max Gleason. Max movingly described his search for meaning and love after tragically losing his wife and two small children when their car was intentionally struck head-on by a man attempting suicide. At the time of that podcast, Max asked me if his girlfriend Jasmine – and n…
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Ep 09: "I had this sense that I was going to be OK" - Overcoming MS with Linda Bloom
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Our guest today, Linda Bloom, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 28 and was told by the doctors to prepare for a debilitating life bound by care. However, as the defiant daughter of holocaust survivors, Linda could not accept that her situation was beyond help. Unconvinced that the medicines being offered were right for her, she to…
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Ep 08: 'Oli’s death could have been avoided' - A mother on a mission to prevent child suicide
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Michelle Leigh set up the Oli Leigh trust after she lost her beloved son Oli at 16 to suicide. The Oli Leigh trust is a suicide prevention and mental wellbeing trust, granting funds to small charities that can deliver suicide prevention and wellbeing training. Michelle is open, and honest, and I would venture to say damning on her perspective of h…
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Ep 07: “My heart felt broken.” A professor turned acclaimed children's author talks loss, love and making changes with Professor Anthony Kessel
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It’s my absolute pleasure to introduce our guest today, Professor Anthony Kessel. Anthony is a longtime friend, colleague and trustee of iheart, the Chairty I founded. During this episode we cover a range of subjects relevant to almost all human beings: how to deal with change; loving what we do; confronting our ego; our need for validation; the pa…
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Ep 06: “I was willing to fall in order to fly.” Overcoming the obstacles to become a Cirque du Soleil performer with Shellie Epstein
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My guest today is Shelli Epstein, author of Flying High: Life Lessons from the Big Top. Shelli went to see the Cirque du Soleil at London's Royal Albert Hall when she was just eleven years old. Mesmerized by the show, Shellie decided then and there that one day, she would be up there performing on the world's biggest stages as a member of the troup…
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Ep 05: “Daddy, I am going to die.” One Million Strong founder reflects on his daughter’s heroin addiction with Paul Jones
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Ep 04: 'Our child didn’t want to live but we got through it' – Becoming OK with being imperfect parents
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This podcast on parenting and family features Jacqui and Julian Bull - a powerful husband and wife duo with a great amount of experience and knowledge to share. Julian is a highly accomplished, humble and wise individual. His job title as Chief Commercial Officer at Endava only skims the surface of his accomplishments; he also proudly serves as tru…
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Ep 03: A man who lost everything he loved… and a woman betrayed by those meant to love her. A conversation with Max Gleason and Jasmine Hanson
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If this conversation doesn't touch your soul, then we need to speak. Max Gleason is an artist based in California where he was living with his wife Vanessa and his two young children until a few years ago. On October 25th 2019, Max’s life changed forever. Vanessa, a talented musician, their two-year-old daughter Luiceinne and four-month-old son Des…
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Ep 02: 'Instagram helped kill my daughter' - Ian Russell holds tech giants to account
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Our guest today Ian Russell, the leading campaigner for online safety for children. Ian set up the Molly Rose foundation in 2017 after his beloved daughter Molly tragically took her own life. Molly, who was only fourteen-years-old at the time, had been constantly bombarded by social media algorithms consisting of harmful and horrifying content. Com…
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Ep 01: How surviving anorexia and a suicide attempt helped me discover my inner resilience
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Welcome to The Resilience Files, our brand new podcast! During this series, Terry Rubenstein, author and inspirational thought leader, will be investigating stories of struggle and triumph in the quest to explore the true nature of wellbeing and a resilience that lasts. In this first episode, Terry shares her deeply moving personal story of battlin…
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055. Tishrei - The Joy of Obligation | Rosh Chodesh Special
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Reaching new heights with Rabbi Chaim Yitzchak Yudkowsky. The Rosh Chodesh project - a monthly shiur designed to bring meaning, relevance, and depth to the unique nature of each month. Visit our website Follow us on Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube channel If you would like to sponsor an episode Email info@jfoundations.com. Contact JFoundations: E…
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054. Elul - Returning through Ahava | Rosh Chodesh Special
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053. Tisha B'av - Cherishing His Love | Rosh Chodesh Special
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052. The Growth of Agudah to National Stature | On the Shoulders of Giants ep7
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Visit our website Follow us on Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube channel This program is sponsored L'iluy Nishmas In loving memory of our precious grandparents Reb Binyomin ben Moshe z"l Alta Chana bas Yechiel a"h If you would like to sponsor an episode send an Email to info@jfoundations.com Contact: info@jfoundations.com…
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051. Responding to Ben Shapiro: The Jewish Communities Position on Abortion | On the Shoulders of Giants ep6
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Visit our website Follow us on Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube channel This program is sponsored L'iluy Nishmas In loving memory of our precious grandparents Reb Binyomin ben Moshe z"l Alta Chana bas Yechiel a"h If you would like to sponsor an episode send an Email to info@jfoundations.com Contact: info@jfoundations.com…
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050. True Happiness | Rosh Chodesh Special
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049. Sivan - Living With Hashem | Rosh Chodesh Special
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048. AY Katsof - How a Farmer Rescued Ethiopian Jews | Heroes of the Land ep6
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Meet the heroes of Shmita up close; hear their amazing stories - the challenges, the determination, and the miracles. It will be a fascinating source of inspiration and Chizuk! If you have not yet partnered with a farmer, it’s not too late. Visit www.kerenhashviis.org and participate in the unique mitzvah. Visit our website Follow us on Facebook Su…
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047. Iyar - The Key to Health | Rosh Chodesh Special
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046. Klal Yisroel's 35 Million Dollar Gift | Heroes of the Land ep5
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Meet the heroes of Shmita up close; hear their amazing stories - the challenges, the determination, and the miracles. It will be a fascinating source of inspiration and Chizuk! If you have not yet partnered with a farmer, it’s not too late. Visit www.kerenhashviis.org and participate in the unique mitzvah. Visit our website Follow us on Facebook Su…
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045. What is the Month of Nissan Really About? | Rosh Chodesh Special
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044. Avichai Koch - Keeping Shmita in a War Zone | Heroes of the Land ep4
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043. Eli and Abby Sapir - Against All Odds | Heroes of the Land ep3
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Meet the heroes of Shmita up close; hear their amazing stories - the challenges, the determination, and the miracles. It will be a fascinating source of inspiration and Chizuk! If you have not yet partnered with a farmer, it’s not too late. Visit www.kerenhashviis.org and participate in the unique mitzvah. Visit our website Follow us on Facebook Su…
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042. Purim - Revealing Our Deepest Yearning | Rosh Chodesh Special
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041. Building Strong Relationships (part 3 of 3) | Rabbi Chaim Yitzchok Yudkowsky
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040. Building Strong Relationships (part 2 of 3) | Rabbi Chaim Yitzchok Yudkowsky
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039. Building Strong Relationships (part 1 of 3) | Rabbi Chaim Yitzchok Yudkowsky
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Visit our website Follow us on Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube channel If you would like to sponsor an episode Email info@jfoundations.com. Contact JFoundations: Email info@jfoundations.com WhatsApp +972 55-711-6220By JFoundations
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038. Adar - The Month of Happiness | Rosh Chodesh Special
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037. Ilana Toweg - A Year Long Shabbos | Heroes of the Land ep2
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036. The Unique Power of Each Month | Rosh Chodesh Special
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035. A Moving Conversation with Farmer Amir Dromi | Heroes of the Land ep1
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034. The Power of Renewal | Rosh Chodesh Special
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033. Rabbi Moshe Sherer | On the Shoulders of Giants ep5
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How the vision and determination of one man changed the face of American Orthodoxy forever! After the destruction of European Jewry, the American Agudah needed someone special, unique to continue its vital work of rebuilding. It found that special person in R' Moshe Sherer. As the leader of the Agudah, R' Sherer led it to fulfilling the dream of it…
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032. Building Agudas Yisroel of America | On the Shoulders of Giants ep4
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At the helm of the Agudah - the Moetzes as the driving force behind America's leading Orthodox movement, and the guide of it's phenomenal growth and achievements. The she'aris ha'pilaitah - the few lucky survivors. Not only the pitiful remnants of European Jewry that survived the destruction of the Holocaust, but also the small group of determined …
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031. From Auschwitz to MetLife Stadium | On the Shoulders of Giants ep3
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Holocaust Remembrance - What is the proper approach to establishing an everlasting memorial for the 6 million Kedoshim? 1975, 30 years after the great Churban of European Jewry, in which 6 million of our brothers and sisters had their lives so brutally snuffed out on the מזבח of Kiddush Hashem. 30 years of working to rebuild the beautiful world tha…
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030. Clarity of Vision | On the Shoulders of Giants ep2
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Gain a better understanding of a vital life concept - Da'as Torah. Join along for the fascinating journey of the formation of the Moetzes Gedolei Hatorah; it's historical background, purpose, structure, and function. Learn how every life question, both big and small, personal and communal, takes on a whole new perspective when viewed thru the lens …
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029. Introduction | On the Shoulders of Giants ep1
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Today's episode we will be starting a new series on a topic so important to our lives - the topic of Da'as Torah. Life throws so many questions our way both big and small. So many surprises, challenges, and situations that demand our response. How do we know what to do? What is Hashem's intention? How does He want us to react? We need to understand…
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000. On the Shoulders of Giants with Rabbi Shmuel Bloom | Trailer
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Video trailer https://youtu.be/utQvTe9ZlSk Visit our website https://www.jfoundations.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitsR5dxaZMAiWKlVOb2KSABy JFoundations
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028. Back to Basics ep25 - Final Episode - Learning Torah
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Why is learning Torah more important then Practicing the Torah? Why is it not enough to do Chessed or Daven all day instead of learning? the secret of Torah Learning Have a question? Email us at jewishfoundations@gmail.com and you might be one of the lucky winners of the fascinating book “On the Shoulders of Giants” by Rabbi Shmuel Bloom.…
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027. Back to Basics ep24 - Relationship with Yourself
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Having good relationships in your life will start with a good relationship with yourself. What and how to do... Have a question? Email us at jewishfoundations@gmail.com and you might be one of the lucky winners of the fascinating book “On the Shoulders of Giants” by Rabbi Shmuel Bloom.By Yisroel Yudkowsky
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What causes addiction and how to avoid falling into it. "אדם לעמל יולד" -A person was born to labor- Have a question? Email us at jewishfoundations@gmail.com and you might be one of the lucky winners of the fascinating book “On the Shoulders of Giants” by Rabbi Shmuel Bloom.By JFoundations
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025. Back to Basics ep22 - Life with Meaning
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What does it mean to be Learning Torah or doing the Mitzvos “Lishma”? What motivates a person to live like that and how can you do it not for the reword. Have a question? Email us at jewishfoundations@gmail.com and you might be one of the lucky winners of the fascinating book “On the Shoulders of Giants” by Rabbi Shmuel Bloom.…
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024. Back to Basics ep21 - The Return to the Land of Israel
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The incredible miracles and terrible tragedies that we had on the way to Eretz Israel and where did we get to? Have a question? Email us at jewishfoundations@gmail.com and you might be one of the lucky winners of the fascinating book “On the Shoulders of Giants” by Rabbi Shmuel Bloom.By Yisroel Yudkowsky
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Pesach - the Yom Tov of... freedom? Out of the slavery of Egypt, and into the obligation of 613 commandments... Is that really being "free"? Understanding discipline, responsibility, accomplishment and... true freedom! Have a question? Email us at jewishfoundations@gmail.com and you might be one of the lucky winners of the fascinating book “On the …
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022. Back to Basics Q&A #3 - Diving deeper into understanding our emotions and how to work with them. Also, Who will a neshama come back as after Techias Hameisim?
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Every few weeks during the Back to Basics program, we will have a Q&A just like this one. If you have a question on any one of the episodes, email us at Jewishfoundations@gmail.com. Whoever's question is answered on the Q&A will get a free copy of the fascinating book “On the Shoulders of Giants” by Rabbi Shmuel Bloom. Send in your question today, …
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021. Back to Basics ep19 - The Role of Men and Woman
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Our life depends on the perfect balance between men and women when each do their role properly, what is it and how to do it right. Have a question? Email us at jewishfoundations@gmail.com and you might be one of the lucky winners of the fascinating book “On the Shoulders of Giants” by Rabbi Shmuel Bloom.…
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020. Back to Basics ep18 - Olam Haba
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Explaining the concept based on the Rambam and trying to understand what EVERYTHING is all about... Check out Rabbi Shalom's film "One Chance" https://mostlymusic.com/products/one-chance Have a question? Email us at jewishfoundations@gmail.com and you might be one of the lucky winners of the fascinating book “On the Shoulders of Giants” by Rabbi Sh…
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