A widely admired inspirational teacher and guide, Rabbi Judah Mischel is Executive Director of Camp HASC, the Hebrew Academy for Special Children – the Jewish community’s premier Summer program for individuals with special needs. He also founded Tzama Nafshi, an organization dedicated to fostering Jewish education and inspiration, committed to working to connect Jews with their heritage, and each other. He is also the mashpia for OU-NCSY. Rabbi Mischel studied at Yeshivat Shaalavim and Yeshiva U...
Jul 25, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 16
Also known as the Surfing Rabbi, Rabbi Yom Tov Glaser is not your typical rabbi! The son of a successful sportswear manufacturer, Rabbi Yom Tov was raised in the foothills of Hollywood, California. A Bal Teshuva and now Chasidish, but you can still see him mountain biking, playing guitar and surfing. Since 2000, Rabbi Glaser has been a senior Rabbi at Aish HaTorah’s World Center in the Old City of Jerusalem. In 2002, Rabbi Glaser founded the internationally acclaimed Possible You Seminar, a week...
Jul 19, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 15
How do we work on our middos? What does it take to be a good parent? What do us as human beings crave most? This week we got to sit down with world-renowned mechanech, author, and speaker, who counsels both parents and teens in NY and NJ. He is the author of Olam Hamiddos, Olam Ha'avodah, Run After the Right Kavod and The Heart of Parenting. Rabbi Moshe Don Kestenbaum, was a rebbi in the Mesivta of Waterbury for over 10 years and at such a young age has been helping the teens of Klal Yisroel wit...
Jul 12, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 14
R' Paysach J. Krohn is known as one of the best story tellers in the world. He is also known as a very popular mohel, author, rabbi, and lecturer on topics related to ethics and spiritual growth. He is the author of the bestselling "Maggid" series of books for ArtScroll, inspired by the stories of Rabbi Sholom Schwadron, who was known as the "Maggid of Jerusalem". We got to ask him about his life, favorite stories & so much more. This episode is powered by: AMR Pharmacy - amrpharmacyrx.com...
Jul 05, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 13
David Bashevkin, also known as @DBashIdeas on Twitter , is known as a deep thinker and for his comedic genius. He is a writer and professor based in New Jersey. He is currently Director of Education of NCSY, an Orthodox Union youth group. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Public Policy and Management at The New School’s Milano School of International Affairs, focusing on crisis management. In 2014, Dovid published a sefer on sin in Jewish thought entitled B’Rogez Rachem Tizkor and recently...
Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 12
As the morah d’asrah of Congregation Aish Koshesh in Woodmere, NY, Rabbi Weinberger has become a pillar in the community and beyond. He has been involved in Jewish outreach for over 30 years having inspired countless Jews. A noted speaker, Rabbi Weinberger’s vast Torah knowledge and passion for yiddishkeit are imparted in all his Shiurim. With a genuine soul, it is clear why so many connect with him.
Jun 21, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 11
Traumatic experiences are difficult to get through. In walks, the "traumatologist", Zahava Farbman also known as the associate director of crisis intervention, trauma and bereavement services of Chai Lifeline’s Project Chai. Zahava helps the families of loved ones who suddenly passed away, got kidnapped, got hurt, got sick etc. cope with their situation and crisis they are going through. Originally from Pitsburg and currently living in Woodmere, L.I. , Mrs. Farbman is a mother, a volunteer to Ha...
Jun 14, 2020•54 min•Ep. 10
Born in Minneapolis, MN to a family of Chabad Shluchim, Benny Friedman began his musical career at the age of 13 singing for locals around the neighborhood. Recognizing the power of music and it’s ability to inspire, he dedicated many hours to vocal training and perfecting his art. Benny Friedman’s talent was quickly recognized throughout the Jewish world and his music career took off with his first album release in 2009. His popularity rose and soon the demand for his presence at events, weddin...
Jun 07, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 9
Growing up in Teaneck, NJ, Rabbi Senter's parents raised him to develop a deep love and yearning for knowledge and Torah. He moved to Israel with his rebbitzen and learned in the Mir yeshiva for 5 years before starting to give shiur to a group of talmidim. In 2006, Rabbi Chaim Zvi Senter founded Yeshivas Aderes Hatorah on the philosophy that "every talmid with a desire to excel in his learning deserves the attention and support needed to truly do so". Rabbi Senter is known for his groundbreaking...
May 24, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 8
Zvi Gluck has immersed himself in community activism from a young age. Passionate about crisis intervention, Zvi has founded Amudim in 2014, an organization dedicated to helping victims of addiction, sexual abuse, and trauma. He continues to spread his message around the world and in 2017, Amudim Israel was founded to assist those oversees. Nachi Gordon and Yaakov Langer were fortunate to sit down and delve into the backstory of such an incredible community figure. Please keep in mind that this ...
May 17, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 7
Since 1997, R' Ari Dembitzer has spent his Summers as head counselor for Chai Lifeline’s Camp Simcha where his energetic positivity lifts the spirits of sick children. Having grown up in Brooklyn, he has since lived in Israel and now resides in Omaha, Nebraska where he is the current senior Rabbi for Beth Israel Synagogue. Nachi Gordon and Yaakov Langer sit down with Rabbi Ari to discuss community leadership, positivity, and the importance of growing no matter what life throws your way....
May 10, 2020•55 min•Ep. 6
Rabbi Yaakov Bender, the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Darchei Torah, has become one of the world’s greatest leaders of Torah education today. A pioneer of ideas in chinuch and parenting, he has helped turn Yeshiva Darchei Torah into the internationally recognized institution that it is. Rabbi Bender also helped start the Flatbush Hatzolah, founded a branch of Hatzolah in Far Rockaway and is undoubtedly responsible for much of the community’s success and growth over the years.
Apr 26, 2020•44 min•Ep. 5
Charlene Aminoff is the founder & CEO at Gali’s Couture Wigs, public speaker, life-style/emunah influencer, wife and mother of five. Her life took a very drastic turn one day and she has been using her experience to bring others closer to Hashem ever since. For the past few years, she has been the voice of so many people in Klal Yisroel and the powerhouse behind the "nishmat movement".
Apr 19, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 4
Charlie Harary is a world-renowned lecturer and author whose topics range from personal growth to business strategy and productivity. For the previous two decades, he’s enlightened both the Jewish and secular worlds with his knowledge on personal success, social impact, and above all how to incorporate G-d into daily life. Charlie sits down with Nachi Gordon and Yaakov Langer of Meaningful People to discuss his role as a lawyer, public figure, father, and most of all Jew.
Apr 05, 2020•58 min•Ep. 3
For over 40 years, Uncle Moishy has captured the hearts of Jewish children across the world with his imaginative and inspiring songs and videos. Moishy Tanenbaum, the man behind it all, sits down with Nachi Gordon and Yaakov Langer to discuss everything from how he got his name to the inspiration behind his most famous songs.
Mar 29, 2020•50 min•Ep. 2
A brilliant Torah scholar and beacon of inspiration, Rabbi Eytan Feiner—Rav of Congregation Kneseth Israel (“The White Shul”) in Far Rockaway, New York—sits down with Meaningful Peoples’ Yaakov Langer and Nachi Gordon to discuss how he got to where he is today.
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 1
