Chaya Lester is a psychotherapist, inspirational speaker and spiritual guide. She and her husband Hillel, are the directors of The Shalev Center in Jerusalem, which offers an array of classes, workshops and retreats for locals and visitors alike, as well as caring individual and group therapy. She is also a wordsmith, performance artist and an unapologetic mystic; passionate about bringing Torah to life. As a spiritual tour guide, Chaya has had the honor of guiding thousands of visitors in Israel; among them are VIP visitors such as pop-star Alicia Keys, Demi Lovato, Chinese billionaires and US Senators. Chaya lives with her husband, Rabbi Hillel Lester, and their 4 energetic children in the vibrant heart of Jerusalem.

In this episode, also featuring Devorah Buxbaum we discuss Chaya's personal journey from a secular kid in Memphis to becoming a spiritual teacher, as well as her powerful work in guiding people to connect to their spiritual sides and listen to their dreams. 

You can learn more about Chaya Lester's work on her website Chayalester.com

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