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  • #141: Rabbi Doron Perez | A Wedding in the Shadow of War: Finding Joy Amid Heartbreak

    #141: Rabbi Doron Perez | A Wedding in the Shadow of War: Finding Joy Amid Heartbreak
    Oct 8 2026

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    Rabbi Doron Perez on Courage, Zionism, and Holding Grief and Joy After October 7

    In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we interview Rabbi Doron Perez, executive chairman of World Mizrachi and president of the World Zionist Organization, about Jewish identity, Zionism, and faith after October 7. Perez describes his South African upbringing, growing observance, deep Zionist family ties, and making Aliyah twice. He argues anti-Zionism that denies Jewish self-determination “between the river and the sea” is a modern metamorphosis of antisemitism, while noting some opposition stems from ignorance, and stresses Jews must develop courage. He recounts how his sons Yonatan and Daniel fought at Nahal Oz; Yonatan was wounded and Daniel was killed on October 7 and taken hostage. He explains the family’s decision to proceed with Yonatan’s wedding while Daniel was missing, and his teachings on living with pain without escaping it, yearning as ongoing connection, authentic leadership, rejecting despair, and Daniel’s motto “Im lo ani, az mi?”


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    Kosher Travelers: Pesach 2027 in Rhodes, Greece. Join Rivkah and Rabbi Laibl Wolf at the Elysium Resort for Pesach on the island of Rhodes. You’ll find stunning Mediterranean views, incredible food, inspiring speakers, Chol Hamoed tours of the Greek islands, and a family-friendly program. Mention “From The Inside Out” when you book!
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    Rachel’s Promise: An Evening of Music, Connection & Hope. This evening for women and girls is in honor of Rochel Imeinu’s Yahrzeit (11 Cheshvan). It features Rabbi Joey Haber, emcee Chani Gottlieb, Miriam Lakritz Susna, Koleinu, and Echoes.
    Wednesday, October 21st | Doors 7:00 PM, Program 7:30 PM
    Young Israel Beth El, 4802 15th Avenue, Borough Park, Brooklyn
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    CHAPTERS


    00:00 Introduction

    04:44 Doron Perez journey

    12:14 What Zionism means

    27:24 Courage and Nahal Oz

    33:20 Rhodes Pesach promo

    36:30 Wedding amid crisis

    42:06 Holding grief and joy

    47:28 Carrying Grief Forward

    50:08 Yearning After Hope Ends

    54:35 Yearning as Presence

    58:15 Rochel Promise Event

    59:43 Im Lo Ani Az Mi

    01:09:24 Leading Through Pain

    01:14:16 No Despair Only Hope

    01:22:59 Wisdom to Live By

    01:28:57 Final Blessings






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  • #140: Live Like There's No Tomorrow: fallen IDF soldier Natan Rosenfeld’s Parents on Faith, Grief & Choosing Light

    #140: Live Like There's No Tomorrow: fallen IDF soldier Natan Rosenfeld’s Parents on Faith, Grief & Choosing Light
    Oct 1 2026

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    Avi & Sam Rosenfeld on Losing Their Son Natan in Gaza: Faith, Pride, and Choosing Light After October 7

    In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we talk to Avi and Sam Rosenfeld, who lost their son Natan, a combat engineer soldier killed in Gaza on June 29, and reflects on the rupture of Simchat Torah 2023 and October 7 for the Jewish people. They share Natan’s personality, aliyah from London to Israel when he was seven, and how his friends and community honor him through gatherings, stickers, Torah scrolls, naming newborns, and projects like a pergola in Yerucham and a flower gemach. Avi describes Natan’s death in an RPG incident that he views as involving miracles, and both parents discuss grief, resilience, and their differing relationships with emunah and Hashem, including ongoing struggle, simple faith, and gratitude. They explain why they would make aliyah again, support their son Zevi’s upcoming combat enlistment, and emphasize choosing light, doing good, and living fully in Natan’s memory.


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    CHAPTERS


    00:00 Introduction

    04:32 Meeting the Rosenfelds

    06:03 Birthdays After Tragedy

    08:38 Natan Birthday Tribute

    11:37 Keeping Home in Light

    12:31 Aliyah and Service Pride

    15:04 Holocaust to Jewish State

    18:29 Who Natan Was

    22:42 The Day Natan Fell

    27:38 Avi Emunah Rollercoaster

    34:52 Sam Simple Faith Path

    38:44 Finding Gratitude in Tragedy

    40:17 Faith and Daily Rituals

    43:24 When Will We Dance Again

    48:20 Community and Support Networks

    53:42 Turning Pain Into Purpose

    56:56 Choosing Light Over Darkness

    01:00:05 Living Legacy Through Good Deeds

    01:06:32 Lessons From Torah and Parsha

    01:09:41 Live Like No Tomorrow

    01:12:30 Life Is a Gift Farewell





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  • #139: A High Holiday Wake-Up Call: Finding Your Spiritual Compass with Esti Hamilton

    #139: A High Holiday Wake-Up Call: Finding Your Spiritual Compass with Esti Hamilton
    Sep 9 2026
    Send us Fan MailFrom the Inside Out: Rebbetzin Esti Hamilton on Emunah, Purpose, and Rosh Hashanah ClarityIn this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we share a Rosh Hashanah episode featuring Rebbetzin Esti Hamilton, Esti recounts growing up in a Torah-teaching family, beginning to teach in Israel, and how her life changed when her first son, Daniel, was born profoundly disabled and hospitalized for two years, leading her to speak publicly about faith and to teach spiritual growth. She describes shifting from a transactional “spiritual slot machine” view of Hashem to a mature relationship, embracing paradigm shifts where circumstances may not change but perception does, and seeing purpose through hashgachah pratit and the holiness of the present. She discusses Rosh Hashanah as crowning Hashem rather than vidui, cultivating forgiveness, avoiding autopilot in mitzvot through kavanah, curating the “diet of the mind” with Torah learning, and offers practical tools from Mesilat Yesharim: awareness, holistic cheshbon hanefesh, and choosing one area to add intention.EPISODE SPONSORSKeren HashanaKeren Hashana is the daily giving fund established by the Lubavitcher Rebbe in 1953. By contributing an amount that reflects the days of the coming year, you become a daily giver, with funds distributed twice a day, before Shacharit and before Mincha, all year long. For 73 years Keren Hashanah has supported low income and single parent households, emergency medical assistance, and so much more through Chabad's global reach. This Rosh Hashanah, make the resolution to become a daily giver at mykerenhashanah.com, and consider giving on behalf of your family and friends too.Yakira BellaYakira Bella is a modest, beautiful clothing brand with dresses that look and feel like designer pieces — elegant, well-made, and made to move with you all night — without the designer price tag. Their pieces get noticed and get compliments every time, and they're proud to be a brand featured on our podcast. Check out the link in our show notes. 🔗 https://go.jcn.io/ybioA SolianiThis episode is sponsored by A Soliani, the Italian made shoe brand behind the comfortable, effortlessly chic flats and slides you keep seeing everywhere. What started as one woman's small business out of her own home has grown into a go to brand for high quality, durable flats you can dress up or down. Check them out and shop now:🔗 https://go.jcn.io/asioGUEST BIOEsti Hamilton is an international speaker and Torah teacher whose own journey through faith and heartbreak — after her son Daniel was born with profound disabilities — has shaped 25 years of teaching women around the world on emunah and spiritual growth. For over 25 years, she has taught women around the world — from intimate shiurim to international stages — on emunah, spiritual growth, and what it really means to live a connected life. You can find her here: https://www.rebbetzinesti.com/ COMMUNITYJoin the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 135, share insights, and continue the conversation:💫 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fromtheinsideout.podcast/💫 Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0W4PRglR5B4kC💫 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheInsideOutPodcast?sub_confirmation=1CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome & Elul Introduction03:46 Meet Esti Hamilton07:34 Her Son's Birth and a Crisis of Faith12:50 The Transactional Faith Trap20:47 A Paradigm Shift26:05 Finding Your Tafkid31:40 Learning to Accept, Learning to See39:08 Crowning Hashem King on Rosh Hashanah49:49 Bechira, Ego & Hard Choices01:00:24 Forgiveness and Midos01:08:45 Elul Soul Accounting01:12:37 Purpose, Ratzon & Public Speaking01:19:48 Turning Off Autopilot01:27:04 Kotel Connection Stories01:31:01 New Light for Rosh Hashanah & Asking for Clarity01:36:38 Lost at Sea: Finding Your Compass01:39:56 From Self Help to Transcendence01:46:14 Tzedakah and Reward01:52:39 Doing Enough? Spiritual Growth Tools02:05:37 Closing Thoughts & BlessingsCOMMUNITYJoin the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 101, share insights, and continue the conversations you want to have:💫 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fromtheinsideout.podcast/ 💫 Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0W4PRglR5B4kC 💫 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheInsideOutPodcast?sub_confirmation=1
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  • #138: Marriage, Kids & the Crisis of Meaning: The Psychology of the Soul with Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch

    #138: Marriage, Kids & the Crisis of Meaning: The Psychology of the Soul with Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch
    Sep 1 2026
    Send us Fan MailFinding Meaning Through Viktor Frankl, Chabad Chassidus & TherapyIn this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we interview Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch, a therapist and author of "Viktor Frankl and the Psychology of the Soul," about integrating CBT, marriage/family therapy, Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy, and Chabad Chassidus. Schonbuch explains Frankl’s core idea that humans are driven by meaning, not pleasure or power, and outlines three ways to find meaning: purposeful work, love/experience, and changing one’s attitude when suffering can’t be avoided. He describes creating TorahPsychology.org, holding Hakhel conferences inspired by the Rebbe’s encouragement and a message sent to Frankl, and using a 30-day logotherapy workbook to reduce depression and anxiety. The conversation also covers shared meaning in marriage, rising divorce and estrangement, parenting tools (I=QR, connection/communication/reduced control), reflective listening, trauma and meaning, and incorporating Mitteler Rebbe teachings and “Tracht gut vet zein gut.”EPISODE SPONSORSYakira BellaYakira Bella is a modest, beautiful clothing brand with dresses that look and feel like designer pieces — elegant, well-made, and made to move with you all night — without the designer price tag. Their pieces get noticed and get compliments every time, and they're proud to be a brand featured on our podcast. Check out the link in our show notes. 🔗 https://go.jcn.io/ybioHeart & Mind MattersThis episode is also sponsored in part by Heart & Mind Matters, a ready-to-use social skills curriculum created by Henny Moskowitz for therapists, teachers, and social workers. Built from real sessions and years of hands-on experience, it takes the guesswork out of lesson planning with goal-oriented worksheets, activities, and games — already trusted by over 100 therapists, educators, and parents.🔗 https://go.jcn.io/hmioBasically KidsBasically kids offers everyday kids' clothing essentials at everyday prices, perfect for the new season when everyone's suddenly scrambling for polos, pants, and anything to fit kids who somehow grew three inches over the summer. It's made for busy parents: shop the link below, or just text your sizes to 833-588-8332 and they'll take care of the rest.🔗 https://go.jcn.io/sbioAtzmiAtzmi runs evidence-based, Torah-grounded programs — including My Best Self — helping girls build real confidence and measure their worth by who they are, not the world's standards. Active in 80+ schools..Learn more & register: https://go.jcn.io/AtzmiIOKosher Riverboat Cruises:KRC Expeditions charters entire riverboats and ships — fully kosher, mehadrin, under the hashgacha of Rav Hamachshir Rabbi Yitzchak Fisher. Every meal, every kitchen, every Shabbos is built for you, with rooftop pools and private decks, surrounded by people who get it. Their destinations go far beyond the expected too: Vietnam and Cambodia, the British Isles, the Lower Danube, Southern India and Sri Lanka, Norway — even Antarctica, with a hechsher. As they put it, you arrive as strangers and leave as lifelong cruise friends. Learn more at kosherrivercruise.com, call 310-237-0122, or email info@kosherrivercruise.com.GUEST BIOSRabbi Daniel Schonbuch is a therapist, Chabad rabbi, and author who has spent decades helping individuals, couples, and families achieve emotional wellness by integrating psychological and spiritual principles. Trained in CBT, EMDR, and marriage and family therapy, he is best known for bringing Viktor Frankl's logotherapy — the psychology of meaning — into his clinical work, alongside the teachings of the Mitteler Rebbe and Chabad Chassidus. He is the founder of TorahPsychology.org, where he has trained thousands of coaches and counselors, and the author of several books, including At Risk: Never Beyond Reach, Think Good Will Be Good, and his newest work, Viktor Frankl and the Psychology of the Soul. Rabbi Schonbuch lives in Crown Heights and works with clients from all walks of life and faiths around the world.You can find Rabbi Schonbuch and his books here: https://torahpsychology.org/about-us/COMMUNITYJoin the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 135, share insights, and continue the conversation:💫 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fromtheinsideout.podcast/💫 Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0W4PRglR5B4kC💫 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheInsideOutPodcast?sub_confirmation=1CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro & Meet Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch00:03 – How a Rabbi Became a Psychologist00:06 – Who Was Viktor Frankl? Freud, Adler & the Birth of Logotherapy00:09 – The Three Ways to Find Meaning00:13 – Why This Generation Needs Frankl More Than Ever00:14 – Was Viktor Frankl Religious? The Rebbe's Hidden Message00:20 – The Mitteler Rebbe's Techniques for Going Deeper in Therapy00:23 – Marriage, Gottman & the Power of Shared Meaning00:26 – ...
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  • #137: Treat Them Like Your Soulmate: Emotional Safety in Marriage with Miriam Raquel & Dovid Feldman

    #137: Treat Them Like Your Soulmate: Emotional Safety in Marriage with Miriam Raquel & Dovid Feldman
    Aug 14 2026
    Send us Fan MailSomatic Healing, Emotional Safety & the 5 Foundations of Marriage | Miriam Racquel & Dovid FeldmanIn this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we welcome marriage helpers Miriam Racquel and Dovid Feldman, a Chabad couple who work with couples and individuals. They share their personal journey from meeting in college through different paths in Judaism, and how they now combine Dovid’s strength-based, solution-oriented therapy and 12-week Recreating Intimacy program with Miriam Racquel’s somatic mind-body healing. The conversation explores nervous system states in marriage, how to trust bodily signals while interpreting them wisely, and practical communication tools that avoid criticism and blame. They discuss rising divorce rates, social media’s anti-marriage bias, emotional regulation, “letting go” of expectations, emotional safety, receiving, and intimacy differences between men and women. They close with Torah- and Rebbe-based perspectives, quotes, and resources including their websites and books.SPONSORSSwimplyToday's episode is sponsored by Swimply — the app that lets you book a private pool by the hour, no crowds, no chaos, just your own space to swim with your family. With pools available across all 50 states, it's an easy, private way to plan a fun summer outing. Use code INSIDEOUT10 for 10% off your next booking.🔗 Swimply.comHeart & Mind MattersThis episode is also sponsored in part by Heart & Mind Matters, a ready-to-use social skills curriculum created by Henny Moskowitz for therapists, teachers, and social workers. Built from real sessions and years of hands-on experience, it takes the guesswork out of lesson planning with goal-oriented worksheets, activities, and games — already trusted by over 100 therapists, educators, and parents.🔗 https://go.jcn.io/hmioBasically KidsBasically kids offers everyday kids' clothing essentials at everyday prices, perfect for the new season when everyone's suddenly scrambling for polos, pants, and anything to fit kids who somehow grew three inches over the summer. It's made for busy parents: shop the link below, or just text your sizes to 833-588-8332 and they'll take care of the rest.🔗 https://go.jcn.io/sbioAtzmiAtzmi runs evidence-based, Torah-grounded programs — including My Best Self — helping girls build real confidence and measure their worth by who they are, not the world's standards. Active in 80+ schools. Save the date for their ambassador's evening with Bracha Jaffe, August 30th.Learn more & register: https://go.jcn.io/AtzmiIOGUEST BIOSDovid FeldmanDovid Feldman is a marriage coach and licensed therapist with over 30 years of experience — professionally and in his own marriage — helping couples rebuild trust, communication, and intimacy. His 12-week program works with each spouse individually and centers on his "five foundations of marriage": appreciation, communicating without criticism, compassionate listening, loving boundaries, and consistent intimacy. He hosts the "Building Great Marriages" podcast. Learn more at https://dovidfeldman.com/ Miriam RacquelMiriam Racquel is a somatic healer, marriage coach, and trauma & anxiety specialist who helps women access the wisdom of their body and intuition to create clarity, safety, and passion in their relationships. She's the author of "God Said What?!" and runs Your Marriage Magic, offering marriage and dating coaching for women. Learn more at https://www.miriamracquel.com/ https://yourmarriagemagic.com/CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro04:06 Tzedakah Moment Pushka App04:39 Meet Miriam and Dovid05:24 Dovid Origin Story07:28 Miriam Journey to Judaism10:52 How They Work With Clients13:08 Therapy Approach and Program17:40 Somatics and Nervous System20:55 Body Signals vs Interpretation22:47 Everyday Trigger Example27:45 Deep Patterns and Resentment30:44 Why Divorce Rates Rising32:46 Choosing Happiness in Marriage37:03 Chuppah Doubts and Mind Stories43:10 Why Receiving Feels Hard43:25 Five Blocks to Receiving44:50 Reopening After Hurt46:59 Dating Like a Gentleman47:58 Emotional Safety First50:36 Five Foundations Begin54:16 No Criticism Rule55:15 Reframing Instead of Critique58:05 Four Step Communication01:04:28 Repeat Requests Without Nagging01:08:58 Letting Go Expectations01:13:02 Intimacy Story Let Go01:18:01 When Traits Annoy You01:18:41 Why Criticism Creates Distance01:19:37 Reframing Differences as Growth01:20:37 War Survivor to Baal Chessed01:24:39 Five Foundations That Work01:26:13 Tools Therapy and Their Books01:29:05 Torah Advice for Newlyweds01:32:31 Soulmate Mindset and Regulation01:34:31 What Men and Women Long For01:40:39 Intimacy Needs and Scheduling01:46:27 Closing Quotes and HopeCOMMUNITYJoin the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 101, share insights, and continue the conversations you want to have:💫 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/...
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  • #136: Your God-Given Design: Beauty, Confidence, and Finding Your True Colors with Rivky Duchman

    #136: Your God-Given Design: Beauty, Confidence, and Finding Your True Colors with Rivky Duchman
    Jul 31 2026
    Send us Fan MailFrom the Inside Out: Color, Confidence, and God-Given Design with Rivky DuchmanIn this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we introduce guest Rivky Duchman, a Miami Beach color analyst and image consultant who blends aesthetics with Torah and Chassidus. Rivky explains her work uses the face as an “aesthetic blueprint” (skin tone, eyes, hair, contrast, texture, lines, and energy) to identify harmonious colors and styles, helping women develop signature style, reduce insecurity, and avoid trend-driven noise. She outlines seasonal color analysis origins and nuanced subtypes, shares how outside comments can disconnect people from their design, and discusses aesthetics as communication, first impressions, modesty, and dignity, citing stories about Rabbi Ishmael. Rivky supports enhancement tools like makeup or hair color while warning against “distortion,” critiques status-driven trend chasing, and emphasizes that true worth comes from being a part of Hashem and expressing inner beauty outward.EPISODE SPONSORSSwimplyRent a private pool by the hour, right in your own city — no crowds, no chaos, just your family or friends in your own space, with over 15,000 pools across the US, Canada, and Australia.Download the app or visit Swimply.com — code INSIDEOUT10 for 10% off your next booking!Shefa LivingWomen carry so much — marriage, kids, running a home, all while staying connected to Hashem and themselves. Nesheema sits at the heart of Mountain View, the new frum community by Shefa Living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina: a mikvah, spa, gym, daycare, café, and shared workspace, built around kedusha. Mountain View is already 358 acres of kehillah, with the shul built and first families moving in this summer.Learn more: https://go.jcn.io/SLIOOkClarity.ComFinding the right therapist or coach can be one of the most challenging parts of seeking help — even with a great referral, the person isn't always the right fit. That's where OkClarity comes in. OkClarity is an online platform featuring hundreds of Jewish therapists, psychiatrists, coaches, nutritionists, and support groups, where you actually get to meet the person through videos and introductions before deciding whether to move forward with a first session. More than 10,000 people have already benefited from OkClarity, and it's not just a directory for those seeking help — if you're a mental health practitioner, therapist, or coach, you can list yourself on the platform too, so the people who need you can find you. Visit OKclarity.com: https://go.jcn.io/OtfUxl to find the right fit for you.AtzmiAtzmi runs evidence-based, Torah-grounded programs — including My Best Self — helping girls build real confidence and measure their worth by who they are, not the world's standards. Active in 80+ schools. Save the date for their ambassador's evening with Bracha Jaffe, August 30th.Learn more & register: https://go.jcn.io/AtzmiIOGUEST BIOSRivky Duchman is a color analyst and image consultant based in Miami Beach. She helps clients discover their God-given design — the colors, textures, and styles that align with who they truly are — blending seasonal color analysis with the wisdom of Torah and Chassidus. Find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rivky.color/ COMMUNITYJoin the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 135, share insights, and continue the conversation:💫 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fromtheinsideout.podcast/💫 Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0W4PRglR5B4kC💫 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheInsideOutPodcast?sub_confirmation=1CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome 01:47 Meet Rivky Duchman06:55 God Given Design08:17 Style Instinct and Noise12:18 How Analysis Works15:45 Seasons Explained22:07 Torah Lens on Beauty27:27 Aesthetics as Communication31:49 Clothes and Identity34:09 Enhancement vs Distortion37:38 Trend Chasing and Worth42:33 Seasonal Bag Personalities44:28 Logo Mania Backlash46:12 Classic Style Over Trends46:46 Elegance Without Breaking Bank49:16 Beauty as Holy Work55:24 Stop Projecting Your Taste01:00:00 Modesty Role Models01:03:18 Everyday Outfit Struggles01:08:34 Trends That Fit Your Design01:11:57 Find Your Palette and Style01:14:43 Closing Worth and BeautyCOMMUNITYJoin the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 101, share insights, and continue the conversations you want to have:💫 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fromtheinsideout.podcast/ 💫 Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0W4PRglR5B4kC 💫 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheInsideOutPodcast?sub_confirmation=1
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  • #135: I Didn't Ask to Be Born: Understanding the Purpose of Our Creation with Rabbi Manis Friedman & Dr. Elad Ben Elul

    #135: I Didn't Ask to Be Born: Understanding the Purpose of Our Creation with Rabbi Manis Friedman & Dr. Elad Ben Elul
    Jul 19 2026
    Send us Fan MailOn Serving God, Not Being Religious with Dr. Elad Ben Elul & Rabbi Manis FriedmanIn this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast, Rivkah and Eda sit down with Dr. Elad Ben Elul and Rabbi Manis Friedman on their book I Didn't Ask to Be Born and its core idea: Judaism isn't about being "religious" or what we need from God, but what God needs from us — asking daily, "What does God need from me today?" Ben Elul shares his Jewish awakening during fieldwork in West Africa, caught between secular Tel Aviv and an enclosed religious world, until Friedman's lecture "Why You Shouldn't Be Religious" reframed Jewish life as mission. Friedman traces this to his outreach starting in 1970 and its path to the book's Israeli success. They cover mitzvot, purpose, soulmates and marriage, hostages who found mission in captivity, teaching Tanya, Chabad's nonjudgment, and audience Q&A on dating, marriage, and identity.Get the book, I Didn't Ask to Be Born: Understanding the Purpose of Our Creation: https://amzn.to/4bxqnrFEPISODE SPONSORSSwimplyRent a private pool by the hour, right in your own city — no crowds, no chaos, just your family or friends in your own space, with over 15,000 pools across the US, Canada, and Australia.Download the app or visit Swimply.com — code INSIDEOUT10 for 10% off your next booking!BINABina walks alongside families from the moment someone they love suffers a brain injury, through every stage of recovery. Their campaign, "A World of Difference," runs July 19–21.Support Bina: https://go.jcn.io/BinaIO, or call 929-463-9100.AtzmiAtzmi runs evidence-based, Torah-grounded programs — including My Best Self — helping girls build real confidence and measure their worth by who they are, not the world's standards. Active in 80+ schools. Save the date for their ambassador's evening with Bracha Jaffe, August 30th.Learn more & register: https://go.jcn.io/AtzmiIOOhr NaavaOhr Naava's "Just One Brick" turns Tisha B'Av into a guided experience — Eicha, the Kinot, an Ask the Rabbi segment, a video from founder Rabbi Wallerstein, and a lineup including Rabbi Fisher, Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi, and Charlie Harari. Join the live stream and support Ohr Naava's year-round work for women worldwide.Register: https://go.jcn.io/ONIOShefa LivingWomen carry so much — marriage, kids, running a home, all while staying connected to Hashem and themselves. Nesheema sits at the heart of Mountain View, the new frum community by Shefa Living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina: a mikvah, spa, gym, daycare, café, and shared workspace, built around kedusha. Mountain View is already 358 acres of kehillah, with the shul built and first families moving in this summer.Learn more: https://go.jcn.io/SLIOGUEST BIOSRabbi Manis Friedman is a rabbi, author, and longtime emissary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. One of the most-watched rabbis on YouTube, he has spent decades teaching on faith, relationships, and Jewish identity. He is co-author, with Dr. Elad Ben Elul, of I Didn't Ask to Be Born: Understanding the Purpose of Our Creation.Dr. Elad Ben Elul is an Israeli anthropologist and author. After years of fieldwork in West Africa while completing his PhD at Tel Aviv University, a lecture by Rabbi Manis Friedman reshaped his understanding of Judaism and purpose. He went on to study and teach Tanya and Chassidut, eventually co-writing I Didn't Ask to Be Born — a bestseller in Israel — followed by Back to Innocence, on relationships and intimacy.Get the book: https://amzn.to/4bxqnrFCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction08:01 Meet the Guests10:08 A Spiritual Awakening15:38 Africa and Jewish Identity19:54 How the Book Happened22:29 God Needs Us Concept30:42 Anthropology of Mitzvot35:45 Religious vs Jewish39:49 Hostages and Mission48:29 Love vs Need in Marriage49:35 Loneliness and Divine Need52:10 God's Humility and Romance55:57 Soulmates and Marriage Reunion59:35 Love as a Thing Trap01:06:13 Love Idolatry and Cheating01:07:52 Soul Journey and Resurrection01:12:36 Rebbe's Nonjudgmental Lesson01:15:17 Dating Is Not Relationship01:21:15 What to Look for in Marriage01:24:07 Mitzvot and God-Mindedness01:30:42 Teaching Tanya at Any Age01:35:03 Identity Through ActionClosingCOMMUNITYJoin the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 101, share insights, and continue the conversations you want to have:💫 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fromtheinsideout.podcast/ 💫 Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0W4PRglR5B4kC 💫 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheInsideOutPodcast?sub_confirmation=1
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  • #134: Beneath the False Self: Soul Therapy and the Search for Your True Self with Joanne Zagnoev

    #134: Beneath the False Self: Soul Therapy and the Search for Your True Self with Joanne Zagnoev
    Jul 7 2026
    Send us Fan MailSoul Therapy with Joanne Zagonev: Healing the False Self Through Psychology & TanyaIn this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast, with Rivkah and Eda, we introduce clinical psychologist and author Joanne Zagenov, whose book "Soul Therapy" integrates psychodynamic/attachment theory with Tanya. Joanne shares how growing up in a culture that prized intelligence, feeling like an outsider, and early experiences of “not good enough” shaped her pursuit of psychology and later Chassidus through Rabbi YY Keselman, leading to deeper healing. The conversation explores the true self vs false self, healthy authenticity vs narcissistic “do what feels good,” secure attachment and defenses, and the Tanya’s animal soul and godly soul, emphasizing a God-directed life alongside responsible therapy. Joanne discusses sensitivity, anxiety as a coping mechanism, splitting and transference, practical Chassidic tools for low self-esteem, shame, envy, anger, and anxiety, and offers guidance on estranged family relationships.EPISODE SPONSORSSwimplyThis episode is powered by Swimply — and with summer here, the timing couldn't be better. Swimply lets you rent a beautiful private pool by the hour, right in your own city. No crowds, no chaos — just your family or friends in your own space. With over 15,000 private pools across the US, Canada, and Australia, you can browse by size, style, and location and find exactly what you're looking for. For those of us who value privacy and modesty, this is truly a game-changer: a luxurious, secluded swim experience without having to travel far from home. Download the Swimply app or visit Swimply.com, and use code INSIDEOUT10 for 10% off your next booking!Colel Chabad Colel Chabad is one of Israel’s oldest continuously operating charities, supporting families with food security, widows & orphans, and emergency relief. Their Pushka (Charity Box) App makes it easy to turn inspiration into action with simple daily giving—small “micro-donations” that add up to real impact over time. To join thousands of daily givers, download the Pushka App on iOS or Android and start giving today: https://pushkapp.cc/Inside Discover and donate to Colel Chabad here: https://colelchabad.org/Shefa Living & Yeshiva of Glade Valley:Shefa Living is a warm, growing Jewish community nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina — offering families the rare combination of natural beauty, affordable living, and authentic Torah life, all in one place. At the heart of the community is Yeshiva of Glade Valley, a school built on the understanding that every child is created with a unique soul, unique strengths, and unique needs. With small classrooms, close rebbe and morah relationships, strong Torah values, and a deep focus on emotional balance, confidence, and creativity, it's a place where children can truly feel seen — and where families can breathe a little deeper. Learn more here: https://yeshivagv.com/ OkClarity.ComFinding the right therapist or coach can be one of the most challenging parts of seeking help — even with a great referral, the person isn't always the right fit. That's where OkClarity comes in. OkClarity is an online platform featuring hundreds of Jewish therapists, psychiatrists, coaches, nutritionists, and support groups, where you actually get to meet the person through videos and introductions before deciding whether to move forward with a first session. More than 10,000 people have already benefited from OkClarity, and it's not just a directory for those seeking help — if you're a mental health practitioner, therapist, or coach, you can list yourself on the platform too, so the people who need you can find you. Visit OKclarity.com: https://go.jcn.io/OtfUxl to find the right fit for you.GUEST BIOJoanne ZagonevJoanne Zagnoev is a clinical psychologist based in South Africa with over 32 years of experience helping clients navigate emotional healing, attachment wounds, and the search for authentic selfhood. She specializes in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and is known for her unique integration of psychodynamic and attachment theory with the teachings of Tanya and Chassidus. Joanne is the author of Soul Therapy: Achieving Total Transformation Through Psychology and Tanya, in which she explores the parallel journeys of psychological healing and spiritual growth — distinguishing the true self from the false self, and the animal soul from the godly soul, on the path to living a God-directed life. A South African native and mother of four, Joanne brings both clinical expertise and personal insight to her work, helping clients move from woundedness to wholeness. You can purchase Joanne’s book, Soul Therapy, here: https://amzn.to/4eZCAGp You can reach out to Joanne directly here: joannezag5@gmail.comCOMMUNITYJoin the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 130, share insights, and continue the conversations you want to ...
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