Best Rabbis Berg Podcasts (2024)

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94: "I met the Ayatollah when I lived in Iran. He asked me to write his memoirs. I'm Jewish". Catherine Perez-Shakdam 1:18:04

24h ago1:18:04

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You’ve never heard a story like this! Catherine Perez-Shakdam lives in the UK. She was born and raised in France and also lived in Yemen and Iran. While living in Tehran and married with kids, she mixed in the regime classes, socialising, even going on pilgrimages to Iraq. Nothing unusual about that, you say. But Catherine is Jewish, of French Seph…

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38: Red Sea Spies: Mossad and their Ethiopian Jewish brothers: Raffi Berg and "Dani" 1:23:58

19h ago1:23:58

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Jonny's podcast is helped along by your generous support. Buy me a coffee here. How many acts of heroism never come to public attention because of the modesty of the heroes themselves? This is a first-ever audio interview in English with one such man. His name is "Dani', the Mossad commander in charge of “Operation Brothers” for five drama-filled y…

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184. Marathon or Meander: 3 Ways to Fuel Your Spiritual Goals 15:13

1h ago15:13

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Most of us would assert we are working towards our spiritual goals. But how hard are we actually working? The truth is that we can become complacent in our journey for spiritual transformation. Join us in this summer mini-episode of Spiritually Hungry as we discuss how to fuel the drive for greater personal change. “Each one of our souls came into …

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183. Make Mistakes: 4 Ways to Focus on Progress, Not Perfection 16:59

4d ago16:59

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The harshest words we ever mutter may be the things we say to ourselves. In this summer mini-episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss four tools for building greater self-worth so you can live your best life, mistakes and all. “Rather than striving to be perfect, get excited about being better.” – Michael Berg…

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156: Paul Martin: "I knew slain Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. I was a reporter jailed by him in Gaza". 55:14

24d ago55:14

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Jonny needs your help to battle the wave of anti-Israel media coverage. Do you want to help his podcast counter this? Donate here or buy him a coffee here Find all of Jonny's previous episodes here. Statement from the interviewee: Paul Martin is an independent and unbiased international journalist. He has no connections whatever with the people who…

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182. Living Fully: 3 Ways to Live Our Soul's True Desire 15:27

18d ago15:27

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Our lives are measured by how closely we align our daily actions with our soul’s desire. In this summer mini-episode, listen as we discuss the key to living all the days of our lives to the fullest and avoid unhappiness and regrets in death. “The reality is that most unhappiness, if not all unhappiness, comes from a misalignment of the life we are …

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181. The Power of Your Mind: 4 Ways to Shift Your Life by Shifting Your Thoughts 18:08

22d ago18:08

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Our minds are more powerful than we realize. In this summer mini-episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss how catching and redirecting your thoughts can shape your emotions and overall mindset. Join us as we unpack practical strategies to harness your thoughts, cultivate a positive mindset, and live a more intentional and purpose-driven life. “Hav…

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180. Why Are You Getting Upset?: 3 Ideas for Focusing on What Matters 13:29

23d ago13:29

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How many little things upset you each day? It’s easy to react to the many tiny incidents that irk us daily. But is it really worth it? In this summer mini episode, we discuss the spiritual importance of letting the small stuff go and focusing on the things that really matter. “I do not believe it is possible for any one of us to allow very few thin…

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179. Unmasking Insecurity: A Deeper Look into Impostor Syndrome 16:23

1M ago16:23

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Have you ever wondered where insecurity comes from? In a spiritual sense, the source lies in a fundamental misconception: the belief that our gifts and talents are solely the result of our own merit. Tune in for an insightful episode as we discuss how recognizing ourselves as conduits rather than owners of our talents can lead to a more fulfilled a…

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155: Major (Ret.) Andrew Fox : "Iran could have FIVE nuclear warheads in THREE weeks". So what's stopping them? 36:53

2M ago36:53

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Subscribe/follow Jonny Gould’s podcasts here The October 7th War in Gaza is the longest war in Israel’s history. But how to grasp the nettle that is Hezbollah? What will “the day after” really look like in Gaza?: are the oil rich gulf states the answer to a more moderate Palestinian state? How soft have the West been on Iran? Is dethroning the theo…

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154: Ivor Perl: Auschwitz and Dachau survivor, "I paid a terrible price for being Jewish, but how can I break the chain?" 53:49

2M ago53:49

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Find the rest of Jonny's podcasts right here. This is Ivor Perl, survivor of Auschwitz and Dachau. Born Yitzchak Perlmutter, in a family of 11 in Mako, Hungary in 1932, Ivor’s youth and education was stolen from him in 1944. His orthodox Jewish childhood was stable enough, but there were always antisemites who slapped and pushed him about on the wa…

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153: Manuel Valls, France's former Prime Minister describes the threat of extremist politics to the French Jewish community (en Français) 11:27

2M ago11:27

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Our guest today is France’s former prime minister, Manuel Valls. We met at the European Jewish Association delegation to Auschwitz. France has the biggest Jewish community in Europe and it's the only country outside the Middle East where Sephardim outnumber Ashkenazim. Undoubtedly, this is a legacy of the Holocaust and the subsequent migration of F…

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152: Imshin returns: "Hezbollah isn't Hamas, it's much stronger. As a family, we're planning for war”. 29:32

2M ago29:32

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Back by popular demand, Imshin returns to Jonny Gould’s Jewish State Scroll back and listen to our first episode, an introduction to Imshin, real name, Jacqui Peleg. Imshin’s feed on X with the famous hashtag, #TheGazaYouDontSee is a phenomenon of the social media era. And what Jacqui achieves couldn’t have existed before Twitter, YouTube and TikTo…

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178. Spotting a Narcissist with Dr. Ramani: 4 Ways to Set Boundaries 1:07:27

2M ago1:07:27

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We can encounter narcissists in the workplace, in social settings, and in family structures. These relationships can be devastatingly toxic. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss how to spot and set boundaries with the narcissists in our lives to maintain our well-being. “Just because somebody has fantastical visions of the world doesn’…

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Iran's War on Israel: Conricus on Iran nuclear threat, Bibi arms wrestle with Biden, sex crimes on October 7th 26:27

2M ago26:27

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This is the latest on Iran’s War on Israel, produced and presented by Jonny Gould. All of the soundbites you’ll hear in this bulletin are compiled from interviews in episodes of Jonny Gould’s Jewish State podcast. Subscribe and follow now and scroll down for previous episodes - wherever you get your podcasts. The headlines: Israel faces full milita…

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177. The Channels of Intuition: 4 Levels of Divine Guidance 44:26

2M ago44:26

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With so much information available to us every day, it can be difficult to tune into the most important messages: those that come straight from the Creator. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss the four levels of intuition and how to distinguish between each divine message we receive. “The reality is that for every step you take, there…

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151: Dean Furman and Michael Sweetney: fighting antisemitism and racism in sport with the MAX Project 38:46

2M ago38:46

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Help Jonny by buying him a coffee here and seeing his other podcasts too Our two guests today are professional sportsmen from two different continents, cultures and sports, united in countering antisemitism in the sports industry. They’re part of Project Max, who’s MD Eric Rubin was with me in Amsterdam at the European Jewish Association conference…

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Iran's War on Israel: Hostage stories and reaction plus the latest with Jonny Gould 29:17

3M ago29:17

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Subscribe and follow Jonny Gould's Jewish State podcast now and scroll down for previous episodes. Jonny is back with the latest on Iran's war on Israel including the moment the IDF came to rescue the "diamonds", the code word for the hostages incarcerated in Gazan hell since October 7th. All of the soundbites you’ll hear in this bulletin are compi…

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176. Across Lifetimes: 4 Ways to Understand Past Lives with Ainslie MacLeod 1:10:53

2M ago1:10:53

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We know that our souls have come to this life to heal and find meaning. And one of the ways we can help our souls along is by knowing where our souls are on that journey over lifetimes. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we speak with past-life psychic, Ainslie MacLeod about the evolution of our individual souls and personalities. “We all come …

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150: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus: #AllEyesOnRafah: How has the world been reduced to this? 28:12

3M ago28:12

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“All eyes on Rafah”: The AI generated graphic shared by 50m people on Instagram, spread by slebs like Dua Lipa, Lewis Hamilton and Gigi and Bella Hadid. How has the world been reduced to this?” It’s a near total disconnect with the reality of the Gaza War. The Ayatollah is prolifically tweeting including antisemitic tropes about Jews running the me…

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Iran's War on Israel Latest News Bulletin 18:31

3M ago18:31

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Iran's war against Israel emerges from behind its terror proxies across the Middle East. Since Iran's unprecedented direct attack on Israel, Jonny compiles and hosts a regular news bulletin rounding up major stories as the Middle East conflict is being realised as the Iran-Israel War. These regular bulletins expose the Iran Octopus as the prime mov…

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149: Alex Deane: running to be Finchley and Golders Green's next MP on July 4th 34:44

3M ago34:44

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You’ll know Alex Deane if you’re a regular news channel viewer. A regular commentator and reviewer on Sky News, BBC’s dateline London and GB News, he says couldn’t stand idly by in an era where the conviction politician might stand an electoral chance to buck the trend. And Alex is standing in Finchley and Golders Green, Margaret Thatcher’s seat ma…

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175. Rethink Your Relationship: 4 Ways to Grow Together 50:56

3M ago50:56

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Get ready to rethink everything you think you know about relationships. In this live-recorded episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss four ways to grow with your partner and strengthen your bond so you can reconnect and change together. “The strongest relationships are when two people are committed to changing together.” – Monica Berg…

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Iran's War on Israel Latest News Bulletin with Jonny Gould 24:02

3M ago24:02

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Iran's war against Israel comes fully out of the shadows. Since Iran's unprecedented direct attack on Israel, Jonny compiles and hosts a regular news bulletin rounding up major stories as the Middle East conflict is being realised as the Iran-Israel War. These regular bulletins expose the Iran Octopus as the prime mover in the Middle East conflict.…

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174. Living Your Best Day: 5 Daily Practices to Manifest Your Potential 39:35

3M ago39:35

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Our daily rituals are the building blocks of our lives. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we continue our discussion about living each day in alignment with our values so we can strengthen our spiritual practice and connect more deeply to the Light of the Creator. “These tools are about creating a shift of consciousness, creating a state of ex…

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148: #TheGazaYouDontSee: @imshin reveals the REAL Gaza: how Gazans see themselves through their own videos 1:02:53

3M ago1:02:53

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The mainstream news channels are stuck in a tiresome stream of programmes which you know misrepresent Gaza and Israel. That ignore key facts and amplify voices from just one side (with honourable exceptions, of course). The world’s media would have you believe Gazans are helpless, living in an overcrowded prison camp, unable to escape their predica…

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147: Dr. Meir Javedanfar: What's it like for the Jews who STILL live in Iran? 22:14

3M ago22:14

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What’s it really like in Iran - for its citizens and the Jews who still live there? Iran’s major cities, Tehran and Isfahan still have functioning synagogues, but the communities have declined sharply since the Islamist revolution which shapes the world today. Let’s discuss today's Iran with someone who really knows it. This is an interview conduct…

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Iran's War on Israel Latest News Bulletin presented by Jonny Gould 17:07

4M ago17:07

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Iran's war against Israel comes fully out of the shadows. Since Iran's unprecedented direct attack on Israel, Jonny compiles and hosts the first of a regular news bulletin rounding up major stories as the Middle East conflict is being realised as the Iran-Israel War. These regular bulletins expose the Iran Octopus as the prime mover in the Middle E…

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173. Create Your Best Life: 4 Rituals for Living with Intention 35:35

3M ago35:35

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Obligations and to-do lists can easily pull us away from the things that are most important to us. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss how to live each day with integrity so we can avoid the unnecessary busyness of life and live in alignment with our values. “The only way to possibly begin inching towards the greatness we all have pot…

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146: Neturei Karta: what are they for? 13:58

3M ago13:58

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See Jonny's broad range of interviews and support him with a coffee right here or by making a donation here. You’ve been on protests and rallies countering the never ending anti-Israel hate marches in London. You look on wondering why Saturdays in central London are allowed to become the domineering space for terror supporting hordes and their thro…

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Iran's War on Israel Latest News Bulletin with Jonny Gould 17:05

4M ago17:05

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Iran's war against Israel comes fully out of the shadows. Since Iran's unprecedented direct attack on Israel, Jonny compiles and hosts the first of a regular news bulletin rounding up major stories as the Middle East conflict is being realised as the Iran-Israel War. These regular bulletins expose the Iran Octopus as the prime mover in the Middle E…

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172. Radical Confidence: 4 Ways to Create Change with Lisa Bilyeu 1:03:00

4M ago1:03:00

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The idea of radical change can evoke great fear. But change is inevitable and can lead to tremendous personal growth. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Lisa Bilyeu shares how she cultivated radical confidence despite fear, and completely restructured her life for deeper success and fulfillment. “Fear can actually hold you back or it can propel…

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145: Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis: "If you're a rabbi and everyone loves you, you're not a rabbi and if you're a rabbi and nobody loves you, you're not a mensch!" 29:35

4M ago29:35

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This is a rather special episode featuring a competition winner from North West London Jewish Day School who won the chance to make an episode of Jonny Gould's Jewish State. Awareness of news and current affairs is certainly heightened by the pressure of social media - so imagine a young person growing up in this day and age. I ran a competition fo…

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Iran's War on Israel News Bulletin 14:16

4M ago14:16

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Iran's war against Israel comes fully out of the shadows. Since Iran's unprecedented direct attack on Israel, Jonny compiles and hosts the first of a regular news bulletin rounding up major stories as the Middle East conflict is being realised as the Iran-Israel War. These regular bulletins expose the Iran Octopus as the prime mover in the Middle E…

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171. Human Design: 3 Ways to Find Your True Nature with Jenna Zoe 1:05:00

4M ago1:05:00

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From the day we are born, we receive messages about who we should be and what choices we should make. But this is seldom aligned with our true nature. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, guest Jenna Zoe illuminates Human Design, a tool that can help us work with our innate energy and gifts to live a fulfilling and centered life. “It’s about comi…

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144: Ruth Wasserman Lande: “Iran’s mullahs have held the Iranian people hostage since 1979” 37:02

4M ago37:02

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If you'd like to support Jonny's work, you can buy him a coffee here. The Islamic Republic of Iran emerges from behind the regional proxies it's used as pawns until now to take direct action against Israel. Over 300 suicide drones, ballistic and cruise missiles targeted Israel from multiple fronts from Iran, as well as Iraq, Syria and Yemen. 99% we…

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143: Amichai Chikli: "October 7th has created a reset for world Jewry. There is an awakening of the Jewish spirit" 20:01

5M ago20:01

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Support thirsty Jonny here with a coffee Jonny also produces and presents 🍎 number one hit podcast, 🎙️Jonny Gould’s Jewish State. Follow now at this link: This is Israel’s minister of the diaspora Amichai Chikli, with me in Krakow, just a short distance from Auschwitz, where we’d journeyed together with other international leaders as part of a Euro…

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170. Desire: 4 Ways to Tap Into Fulfillment 36:00

4M ago36:00

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In this part II discussion of Spiritually Hungry episode #168, we delve deeper into the connection between desire and true fulfillment. Listen as we continue our conversation about tuning into core desires in the pursuit of lasting happiness. “Fulfillment comes from being as similar as possible to the force that permeates everything—what we call th…

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142: Emily Schrader in London: "shocked at tolerance of antisemitism" and Benedict Spence: "happy days ahead for Bibi?" 31:08

5M ago31:08

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Support thirsty Jonny here with a cup of coffee. Emily Schrader returned to London for a whistlestop tour of speaking engagements and appearances and attend street protests in solidarity with Britain's Jewish community, embattled by the unrelenting pro-Palestinian hate marches which never seem to end. Listen to how she deals with the antisemites on…

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169. Balancing Act: A Conversation on Wellness with Jordan Younger, The Balanced Blonde 1:03:00

5M ago1:03:00

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We all want to be healthy, but what happens if we go too far in our quest for wellness? True wellbeing comes from an alignment of the mind, body, and soul. Tune in as we welcome Jordan Younger, creator of The Balanced Blonde podcast, to discuss the importance of growing our intuition and maintaining balance in our approach to well-being. “I learned…

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141: Col. Richard Kemp: "The UN, US and UK just threw the Israeli hostages under the bus" 59:03

5M ago59:03

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The war started by the October 7th massacres is the longest in Israel's history. But with rockets still being fired from Gaza into Israel’s southernmost city of Sderot and a first Houthi rocket landing further south, what next steps are open to Israel - and what of the deteriorating relationship with the United States? Our esteemed guest today is C…

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168. Your Soul’s Desire: 3 Ways to Align Your Actions to Your Higher Purpose 31:46

5M ago31:46

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We came into this world to reveal Light for the benefit of others. But how well are our daily actions aligned with this higher purpose? Join us for an episode of Spiritually Hungry that delves into the nuances of living out your true potential every single day. “If you really direct your life towards the pursuit of revealing your soul’s potential, …

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167. Reigniting Connection Post Trauma: Nova Survivors, Liel Shitrit & Shoham Cohen 1:15:10

6M ago1:15:10

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Liel Shitrit and Shoham Cohen survived the Hamas attack at the Nova Music Festival in Israel on October 7th. They now travel the world to share their story of resilience, love, and Light with others. Join us for a very special conversation about their experience and the miracles they now find in everyday moments. Content warning: This episode conta…

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140: Avi Issacharoff, Fauda co-creator: "October 7th has restored pride and understanding that antisemitism won't win this time. We're the good guys"" 33:59

6M ago33:59

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Support Jonny's podcast here, buy Jonny a coffee! For 20 years, Avi Issacharoff has been an accomplished Israeli author and journalist and now he's emerged as the internationally renowned television drama producer, the co-creator of hit TV series of Fauda. How has October 7th changed Israel? Every family has been affected and Israel has become one …

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166. Mother of Mindfulness: A Conversation with Dr. Ellen Langer 1:18:10

6M ago1:18:10

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How can mindfulness improve our mind and body wellness? And how do our thoughts impact the body? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we speak with Dr. Ellen Langer to learn what four decades of mindfulness research has taught her about the relationship between mental attitude and physical health. “If we see mind and body as a single unit, then w…

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139: Einat Wilf in London: Israel SHOULD demand the Palestinians declare, “our war with Israel is over” 28:28

6M ago28:28

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Support Jonny's podcast here, buy Jonny a coffee! It’s always a pleasure to see Einat Wilf, here again on a whistlestop tour of London, she met with politicians of all parties at the Houses of Parliament, plus journalists and Jewish leaders and their communities. And it’s her clarity which is arresting. She elevates Zionism above politics, creating…

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138: Loay Alshareef in London takes your calls on TalkTV and rejects claims of "Israeli land grabbing" 44:02

6M ago44:02

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Loay Alshareef came on my TalkTV show to talk about the peace which remains between Arabs and Jews despite the October 7 massacre by Hamas terrorists in Israel. And it’s good news. The Abraham Accords which bound the UAE, together with Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan with Israel in September 2020, remains steadfast and though the pogrom exacted on Israe…

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137: Loay Alshareef in London: "It’s bad news for the enemies of peace” 33:26

6M ago33:26

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Support Jonny here. Loay Alshareef has been on quite a journey. Growing up in Saudi Arabia and brought up a religious Moslem, he was exposed to antisemitic schooling about Israel and the Jews. “Jews are the fierce enemies of the Arabs and you shouldn’t have them as friends. Christians too. But first, Jews.” Loay was part of a generation of young Sa…

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165. The Road to Repair: 3 Steps to Mend a Broken Relationship 31:14

6M ago31:14

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Some of our most important relationships are also the most complicated. But all is not lost. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, listen as we discuss how to start difficult conversations that can guide you on the path to repairing a rift between you and your loved one. “The most powerful way to change is through relationships. The reason we want…

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164. Deep Healing: 4 Steps to Identify & Process Past Trauma 30:42

6M ago30:42

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Over 17 million people in the United States experience the effects of PTSD. And many more of us will experience traumatic events in the future. Processing the traumatic event is essential for us to heal—body, mind, and soul. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss how to identify our own trauma and begin that journey so we can live secure…

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