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Pens for Swords
Jun 29, 2026
43m 46s
Why Fitness Is a Spiritual Practice: Shuli Goldstein of Studio Soul
Jun 22, 2026
49m 27s
Intrusive Thoughts in Uncertain Times: A Jewish Answer
Jun 15, 2026
38m 03s
Rabbi Akiva Gersh: Was the World Meant to Be Vegan?
Jun 8, 2026
57m 44s
Feminism, Jewish Identity & Film With Paula Kweskin
Jun 1, 2026
51m 16s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 6/29/26 | 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 engagement. The organization mobilizes volunteers worldwide to participate in petitions, educational initiatives, letter writing campaigns, and advocacy efforts that promote solidarity with Israel, support hostages, and counter misinformation. Pens for Swords empowers individuals to make a meaningful impact through collective ... | 43m 46s | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | 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 movement, emotional well-being, personal growth, and spiritual life. We discuss why exercise can be more than a tool for weight loss or appearance, how movement affects our mindset and sense of self, the relationship between body and soul, and what it means to approach fitness as a spiritual practice. Together, we explore... | 49m 27s | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | 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 everything feels unstable? This episode explores a Torah based approach to gratitude that doesn’t require you to feel okay, it requires you to know what’s true. A teaching for anyone living through Iran tensions, conflict, or any moment when your mind won’t stop catastrophizing. Featuring Chassidic wisdom on da’at (knowledge)... | 38m 03s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | 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, and the future of food. We discuss the Garden of Eden, the ethics of eating meat, Jewish thought, modern industrial farming, and whether the Torah points humanity toward a more compassionate world. Support the show Follow us on Instagram, Youtube and tiktok for more. https://linktr.ee/asoulgrowsinisraelpodcast | 57m 44s | ||||||
| 6/1/26 | 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 conversation, we discuss Judaism, feminism, Israel, documentary filmmaking, faith, identity, and the power of storytelling.” #PaulaKweskin #Judaism #WomenInJudaism #DocumentaryFilm #JewishWomen #Feminism #Israel #WomenRights #Podcast #JewishPodcast Support the show Follow us on Instagram, Youtube and tiktok for mo... | 51m 16s | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | 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 rarely talk about openly. We discuss pelvic floor health, postpartum recovery, body awareness, physical symptoms women often dismiss, and the connection between emotional and physical well being. This conversation goes beyond quick fixes and trends and looks at what it means to actually understand and support the female body th... | 50m 55s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | 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 explore the role of women at Har Sinai, the spiritual power of receptivity, why softness in Judaism is often misunderstood, and the quiet exhaustion so many Jewish women carry today. From motherhood and identity to intuition, ambition, nurturing, burnout, and holiness hidden inside ordinary life, this is an honest conversation... | 33m 07s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | 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 conversations shift when you actually look a little deeper. We even break down a Lakewood influencer and what people see versus what is actually there. What starts as jokes turns into something more honest about identity, perception, and the way we talk about communities from the outside. This is unfiltered, unscripted, and very much... | 31m 07s | ||||||
| 5/4/26 | 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 gets lost in simple advice, and the ongoing work of staying honest with yourself even when it is uncomfortable. This is not about perfection or performance, but about paying attention to what is real and what is not. We also touch on life in Israel, not as the focus, but as part of the broader conversation around environment, id... | 54m 03s | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | 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 explore how confidence is built, shaped, and sometimes questioned, what insecurity really looks like beneath the surface, and how personal history and lived experience influence the way someone shows up in the world. This is an honest and grounded conversation about identity, perception, and the tension between how we feel inside ... | 58m 55s | ||||||
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| 4/20/26 | 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 Tanya, a foundational text from Chabad on the inner life, the mind, and the soul. What I found wasn’t abstract. It was immediate. I gathered quotes that speak directly to sadness, joy, and the power of our thoughts, and tried to actually apply them in real time. Not as an idea, but as a way to move through something difficult. ... | 36m 20s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | 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 in the modern world. I play devil’s advocate and bring the questions many women quietly think about but rarely say out loud. Why do the laws of modesty sometimes feel challenging. What are the common objections people have to tzniut today. And how can we understand the deeper purpose behind these halachic guidelines. Togethe... | 40m 26s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 |  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 profound spiritual significance of the holiday and how it connects to the power of prayer (Tefillah) in our lives. Rabbi Aaron also takes us on a journey into the roots of many key concepts found in Jewish tradition, shedding light on how understanding the ancient Hebrew language unlocks layers of wisdom that have been passe... | 43m 14s | ||||||
| 3/29/26 | 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 carries a powerful idea that speaks to the inner life of the soul. We often think of the story of the Exodus as something that happened long ago. But the message of Pesach is also about personal renewal, letting go of what holds us back, and stepping into a new version of ourselves. In this episode I reflect on the idea of the ... | 21m 32s | ||||||
| 3/22/26 | 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 with the Haggadah and with life so differently. We talk about the Four Sons, and the expectations of family and tradition. We dive into the deeper practice of letting go of control, of expectations, and of the ways we hold onto the past while experiencing the Seder together. Join us for an honest and thoughtful conversa... | 35m 23s | ||||||
| 3/16/26 | Two Weeks at War in Israel: My Experience and Reflections | In this Soul-o episode, I share my personal experience and reflections after two weeks at war in Israel during the conflict with Iran. I speak about what it feels like to live under uncertainty the emotional impact on our people and the ways faith in ourselves as a nation and in Hashem help us endure. This episode is a personal journey into fear, resilience ,and connection to the land and the people of Israel. It is about navigating extraordinary times and finding our strength in the midst o... | 21m 57s | ||||||
| 3/9/26 | A Hero Named Natan: Faith, Loss, and Strength in a Time of War in Israel | In this episode we sit down with the Rosenfeld parents to share the story of their son Natan who was killed in battle in Gaza. We explore the courage he showed, the values he lived by, and the way his family continues to honor his memory through faith, resilience, and love. This conversation is about more than loss. It is about the everyday heroism of soldiers in Israel, the strength of Jewish families in times of war, and the lessons of hope and perseverance that emerge even in the darkest ... | 51m 27s | ||||||
| 3/1/26 | Queen Esther, Purim and the Strength of Jewish Women: Lessons from my Grandmother | In this episode I explore the deeper themes of Purim through the lens of femininity, hidden strength, and the ability to transcend the illusion of what appears on the surface. Esther’s name comes from hiddenness. The miracles of Purim are concealed within ordinary events. And yet behind the veil there is Divine orchestration, faith, and moral clarity. I share the lessons I learned from my Bobby, a woman whose life embodied true faith, steady courage, and unconditional love. She taught me tha... | 35m 31s | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | Not Everyone Talks It Out: Processing Emotions Through Prayer | Support the show Follow us on Instagram, Youtube and tiktok for more. https://linktr.ee/asoulgrowsinisraelpodcast | 37m 03s | ||||||
| 2/16/26 | When You Feel Low but Nothing’s Wrong, Here’s My Experience | I’ve been feeling low but everything is great. I’m with my favorite people in the most beautiful place and still a quiet sadness shows up. In this episode I share my recent mood dips and what it feels like to experience mild emotional lows even when life seems perfect. This is an honest personal reflection on everyday mood shifts, feeling off without a reason, and how to accept these small dips without judgment. Blending personal experience with insights from psychology and Jewish wisdom, ... | 37m 21s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | Mazal, Fate, and Free Will: The Torah Perspective on Kosher Astrology with Yitzchok Pinkesz | Is astrology real according to Judaism? Do zodiac signs affect your life? And if mazal (astrological influence) exists, where does free will fit in? In this episode, Yitzchok Pinkesz, author of Kosher Astrology, explains the Torah perspective on astrology, mazal, and destiny. We discuss what Jewish sources say about the zodiac, whether astrology is permitted or forbidden, and how astrology interacts with emunah (faith) and bechirah chofshit (free will). Topics include: Judaism and astrolo... | 58m 16s | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | The Spiritual Meaning of Materialism | 🎉 Happy anniversary to us! A soul-o episode reflecting on Judaism, beauty, and materialism. This week, we tackle the topic of materialism and its place in our belief system. Is beauty and aesthetics a distraction or a part of our spiritual path? Today, we dive into ancient Judaism, modern Judaism and in short authentic Judaism when it comes to beauty and our attachment to it. What’s your take? Comment below! #SoulGrowsInIsrael #Materialism #JewishLife #Podcast #Anniv... | 39m 08s | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | Autism, Judaism & Healing: What It Means to Belong with Nasiyah Israul | Join Nasiyah Israul, a Jewish woman of color, autistic advocate, and musician, as she shares her journey of Jewish identity, West African Jewish roots, and healing. Discover how her music, faith, and creativity intersect with resilience and self-expression. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in autism, Judaism, cultural heritage, neurodiversity, identity, and music as a healing tool. To learn more about Nasiyah's projects you can visit her website: www.nasiyahisraul.com Please do... | 49m 59s | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | Life Is Golden: How Love Survived the Holocaust | Rebecca Nissel grew up in post-Holocaust Vienna, a city still marked by darkness and loss. Yet her childhood was filled with warmth, safety, and joy, intentionally created by parents who had survived the unimaginable and chose love anyway. In this conversation, Rebecca shares what it means to be raised by survivors who refused to pass on fear, how a golden childhood can exist in the shadow of trauma, and why light is not naive, but a deliberate legacy. Drawing from her book Life Is Golden, t... | 51m 58s | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | The Fall That Changed Everything: My Son’s Life Rewritten | In this deeply personal and hopeful episode, I share the story of my son’s 54 foot fall from a cliff and the spiritual awakening that followed. What could have been tragedy became a moment of protection, perspective, and profound growth. We explore faith, resilience, divine timing, and how life changing moments can realign the soul with purpose. This is a story about survival, meaning, and how light can emerge from the most unexpected places. Support the show Follow us on Instagram, Youtube ... | 48m 00s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.