When the G-d I Inherited Became the G-d I Chose | Sophia Rivka Rossi, Shaina Liberow-Schmukler, Adira Shiff-Kest

In the first episode of Season 6, we sit down with three women, Sophia Rivka Rossi, Shaina Liberow-Schmukler, and Adira Shiff-Kest, to explore the impact of Chassidic wisdom on their individual experiences of Teshuvah and their process of returning to their divine souls. We explore the power of emotional honesty, humor, and even anger in our relationship with G-d, the importance of maintaining our own individual voices and what it looks like to truly choose G-d throughout life. EPISODE SPONSOR: Today’s episode is sponsored by Share, a global initiative connecting individuals to the timeless teachings of the inner dimension of Jewish wisdom, known as Pnimiyut Hatorah. Their mission is to inspire soulful living and learning by translating ancient insights for the contemporary moment. You can learn more on Share.Fund. Explore their new book, an English translation of Rabbi Yehuda Ashlag’s Introduction to the Zohar: The Wisdom of Truth here: https://korenpub.com/products/introduction-to-the-zohar?srsltid=AfmBOooH7_qO1p7rBV6KCczFMDV3aeErxeHI67zRImb1g0hh2e3tUBqL To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at info@humanandholy.com To support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor. Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨ Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction & Share Sponsorship 02:49 Celebrating Chai Elul and the Impact of Chassidus 05:43 When Judaism Entered My Inner World 09:02 Understanding Teshuvah: A Return to Self 11:58 How the Tanya Impacted Me 14:47 G-d is Underneath the Pain 17:40 Emotional Honesty in a Relationship with G-d 27:16 The Power of Holy Anger 29:37 Being a Voice of Moral Courage 32:19 The Zigzags of Life 34:45 Finding Stillness in a Busy World 38:35 There's More to You 41:45 A Jewish Experience of Joy 45:48 Owning My Jewish Identity in Public 49:00 The Ideas That Changed Me 49:53 From One Soul to Another