A Soul Grows in Israel

About A Soul Grows in Israel

Welcome to A Soul Grows in Israel, a podcast where ancient Jewish wisdom meets the modern world. We explore spirituality, self-growth, Judaism and life in Israel. Hosted by a woman, this show features soul-o episodes, interviews with Jewish thinkers, Rabbis, of course my husband, and everyday souls. Join us as we bridge the gap between the spiritual and the practical, offering insights on personal growth, mindfulness, Jewish mysticism, unity, and modern-day living. Whether you're seeking spiritual guidance, looking to deepen your connection to your Jewish heritage, or simply keep it light and fun, this podcast will inspire and remind you that every journey matters. Subscribe now and start your own journey of growth. Follow us on social media to join the conversation and grow together.

Publisher

Esther Malka

Category

education · religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Feb 2025

Latest episode

18 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

74 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Oct 2026

   Happiness in Judaism: Do I Have to Be Happy? Faith, Doubt, and Finding Joy

   What does Judaism actually teach about happiness, joy, and being happy? Do we have to feel happy all the time? What is simcha in Jewish tradition, and is happiness really a feeling, or something deeper? In this episode of A Soul Grows in Israel, I explore the Jewish understanding of happiness and joy, and what Jewish spirituality, Torah, Chassidut, and Jewish tradition have to say about living with joy even when life is difficult. But I also ask a question that can feel much more uncomfortab...

2. 

   4 Oct 2026

   He Left Tech to Study Jewish Mysticism, Michael Macks on Kabbalah and the Journey to Israel

   What makes a software engineer walk away from a career in tech to study Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism? Michael Macks did exactly that, trading the certainty of code for the depths of Torah and a new life in Israel. In this conversation, Michael traces the road from a tech career to teaching Jewish spirituality, and what he found when he started asking the questions that software could not answer. We talk about what Kabbalah actually is beneath the mystique, why the move to Israel was insepar...

3. 

   20 Sept 2026

   Marrying Off My Child Taught Me How to Let Go, Ancient Jewish Wisdom for Every Transition

   Marrying off a child cracks something open. In the middle of the joy there's a quieter truth: you are being asked to let go. This episode is about that, and about what ancient Jewish wisdom teaches all of us about moving through the transitions we never feel ready for. The wedding is the doorway, but the subject is bigger than any one simcha. Every life is a series of thresholds we have to cross with open hands: children growing up and leaving, seasons ending, roles we held tightly slipping ...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

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