Transcend with Yaffa
Transcend with Yaffa is a soul-centered podcast about rising above the noise of Western influence and returning to the deep, joyful, and timeless truth of Torah living. Through real conversations that weave together emotional health, spiritual depth, personal growth, and practical tools, Yaffa brings Jewish wisdom to real life—with warmth, wit, and a whole lot of heart. From the messy to the meaningful, nothing’s off the table. Because healing is transcendence—it’s the moment we rise above the stories that kept us stuck and begin to live from a higher place. Transformation begins when we talk about the hard stuff—with honesty, hope, and maybe a little laughter too.
Transcend with Yaffa
Episode 6 - Ani L’dodi: Have To or Get To? Choosing IN This Elul | Featuring Rabbi Nisso Palti
Elul invites us to ask: Do I have to serve Hashem… or do I get to?In this heartfelt conversation with my husband, Rabbi Nisso Palti, we explore what it really means to “choose in” — to live Torah not out of guilt or habit, but out of joy, privilege, and deep relationship with Hashem.In this candid episode, we dive into: • Why “Ani L’dodi V’dodi Li” is the essence of Elul • The difference between being dragged along vs. living with intention • Teaching our children that they don’t have to daven—they get to • The role of free will, presence, and perspective in making mitzvos joyful • How to embrace individuality and raise kids who choose in for themselves • Why every generation needs both tradition and renewal • Practical ways to bring more simcha, kavana, and authenticity into mitzvosWith stories, humor, and deep Torah insights, this episode is an invitation to stop being a “victim of halacha” and start owning your Torah—living it with joy, confidence, and a sense of privilege.
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