This week on It’s Been Real, we sit down with Esti Cohen for an honest conversation about tefillah- why it can sometimes feel hard to connect, how learning about Hashem can deepen that connection, and how setting small, meaningful goals can transform the way we approach davening.

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Commit to one of these Hachlatos for a week to be entered into the raffle for a 25$ gift card:

Weekly Focus- Choose a Tefillah to read about in the beginning of the week and then focus on it the rest of the week during davening.

Reflect to Connect- Set 2 minutes before davening to think where you’re holding in your relationship with Hashem.

WhatsApp 972 55 951 1180 or email theitsbeenrealpod@gmail.com by Thursday, 1 Nissan to be entered into the raffle

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In the spirit of V’nahafoch Hu, we’re turning the spotlight behind the scenes to the incredible team who make this podcast happen.

Purim is all about the hidden — the quiet details and unseen moments that shape the story.

Tune in to hear from the people behind it all, and what Purim means to them.

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This week on It’s Been Real, we sit down with Ceita Shur to explore Shtus D’kedusha — why shtus isn't necessarily a bad thing, how it can be used for kedusha, and what it looks like to live with that bold energy every day.

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Intentions Check- Before going to sleep, take a few minutes to review your day and reflect on the intentions behind what you did.

Proudly Aloud- Say a bracha out loud twice throughout the day.

WhatsApp 972 55 951 1180 or email theitsbeenrealpod@gmail.com by Thursday, 16 Adar to be entered into the raffle

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This week on It’s Been Real, we sit down with Racheli Cohen, to discuss simcha- what is joy vs happiness, how we can attain joy in our everyday life and the 5 different types of deep joy that we find in the Torah.

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Commit to one of these Hachlatos for a week to be entered into the raffle for a 25$ gift card:

Be Mindful- choose one point in your day where you'll use 2 of your senses and say to yourself, "I am choosing joy today"

Joy is Meaning- Choose one point in your day to go out of your way to help someone else.

WhatsApp 972 55 951 1180 or email theitsbeenrealpod@gmail.com by Thursday, 9 Adar to be entered into the raffle

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This week on It’s Been Real, we sit down with Mrs. Estie Arnauve, Shlucha to Tel Aviv, for a powerful conversation about a woman’s role in shlichus. From understanding a single girl’s purpose, to balancing family life while giving your all to shlichus, to navigating the balance of tznius within your mission — this episode offers a fresh, meaningful perspective on Chof Beis Shvat.

You can reach out to Mrs Arnauve with any comments or questions at +972 58-450-0730.

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Share The Light- share with someone one thing you learned that day

Sacrifice vs Gift- reframe the way you relate to doing something hard- while doing it, recognize that it is a gift.

WhatsApp 972 55 951 1180 or email theitsbeenrealpod@gmail.com by Thursday, 2 Adar to be entered into the raffle.

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This week on It’s Been Real, we sit down with Mihal Camhi to unpack the 10 Mivtzoyim- the background behind each one, the way they practically look in our lives and how the Rebbe's vision of battling darkness with light lives on even more today.

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Commit to one of these Hachlatos for a week to be entered into the raffle for a 25$ gift card:

Tzedaka- give at least 1$ to tzedaka each day

Mezuza- kiss the mezuza 3 times every day

WhatsApp 972 55 951 1180 or email theitsbeenrealpod@gmail.com by Thursday, 18th of Shvat to be entered into the raffle

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This week on It’s Been Real, we sit down with Shaina Rodal to discuss the concept of Hashgacha Pratis- not only in life’s big moments, but in every detail of our day. We explore what it means that Hashem recreates the world each moment, the power that every second holds, and what true letting go really looks like.

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Commit to one of these Hachlatos for a week to be entered into the raffle for a 25$ gift card:

Let Go- Before going to bed write 2 things that were in your control that day and 2 that weren't.

Pause For Purpose- Think 2 times throughout the day, “this is for a purpose.”

WhatsApp 972 55 951 1180 or email theitsbeenrealpod@gmail.com by Thursday, 11th of Shvat to be entered into the raffle

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This week on It’s Been Real, we sit down with Chayale Hecht to explore the power of a single mitzvah—what one act can truly create, how to navigate moments when it’s hard to stay committed to our hachlatos, and how mitzvos help us find Hashem in our everyday lives.

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Tomorrow Is Another Day- Fill out the guided Cheshbon Hanefesh each night (that will be sent on the channel)

Your Hashem- think about and focus on the meaning of Elokei Avraham, Elokai Yitzchak Velokei Yaakov in Shemoneh Esrei

WhatsApp 972 55 951 1180 or email theitsbeenrealpod@gmail.com by Thursday, 4th of Shvat to be entered into the raffle

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Thank you to all those who made this episode possible!

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Editing: Chana Shomer

PR: Chava Hurwitz

Mics: Sara Spalter

Guest: Chayale Hecht