Shuva Full Circle: Baal Teshuva Integration

Mrs. Rivkah Slonim - Advice for a New Baal Teshuva and the Importance of Wholesome Intimacy

In our fourth episode, we discuss with Mrs. Rivkah Slonim her top "5 of the 500 pieces of advice" she would like to give to every Baal Teshuva beginning a new religious journey. We then unpack why intimacy is a touchstone for building a strong and dynamic marriage and where we should (and should not) get advice on this holy and essential dimension of life.You can order your own copy of Holy Intimacy, co-authored by Mrs. Rivkah Slonim and Mrs. Sara Morosow, here.Make sure to listen through to the end, where we unpack key takeaways from our conversation with Mrs. Slonim. For questions, comments, and sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at https://www.btcenter.org.- Emmett and RivkaProduction and editing by Gary WaleikAll rights reserved to The BT Center

Rabbi Tzvi Freeman, Part 2 - Teshuva in a Teardrop

In Part II of our third episode, we learn about Rabbi Freeman's personal story of return, including radical politics, convincing the Canadian government to fund a high school called “Total High,” an artistic voyage, and a run-in with a bear.For questions, comments, and sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at https://www.btcenter.org.- Emmett and RivkaProduction and editing by Gary WaleikAll rights reserved to The BT Center

Rabbi Tzvi Freeman, Part 1 - Integral Fire

In Part I of our third episode, we discuss with Rabbi Tzvi Freeman how to translate fiery Baal Teshuva passion and excitement into grounded, sustainable, and translatable practice.Make sure to listen through to the end, where we unpack some key takeaways from our conversation with Rabbi Freeman until a Gilles child makes a surprise debut.For questions, comments, and sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at https://www.btcenter.org.- Emmett and RivkaProduction and editing by Gary WaleikAll rights reserved to The BT Center

Rabbi YY Jacobson - Bringing Holiness into our Homes

In our second episode, we discuss with Rabbi YY Jacobson the importance of a healthy, holistic approach to marriage, and address some common shalom bayis challenges.For questions, comments, and sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at https://www.btcenter.org.- Emmett and RivkaProduction and editing by Gary WaleikAll rights reserved to The BT Center

Sharon and Michal Weiss - Baal Teshuva Integration

In our first episode, we discuss the nature of baal teshuva integration with Sharon and Michal Weiss, the founders and directors of Living Chassidus.For questions, comments, and sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at https://www.btcenter.org.- Emmett and RivkaProduction and editing by Gary WaleikAll rights reserved to The BT Center