Wrapped: The Tefillin Project Podcast

Wrapped: The Tefillin Project Podcast•www.thetefillinproject.co

There are so many special Jews who have inspiring stories involving the mitzvah of Tefillin. They all have a story of how Tefillin changed their lives. Wrapped, brought to you by the Tefillin Project, is an opportunity for Jared to discuss how special the mitzvah of Tefillin is with Jews from all walks of life, from all around the world!

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Episode 10: Jeremy Urbach AKA Gishmak Herring | A Journey to Judaism

Jeremy Urbach is a Jewish social media influencer from Toronto known as Gishmak Herring. Through his years in high school, all the way through to university, Jeremy focused on bringing joy and happiness to the Jewish world. He inspires others by asking questions about who they are and their Judaism in a way that brings smiles, laughs and simcha to all. Having just finished his training in the IDF, Jeremy is planning to inspire even more Jews globally in his current path as a "Holy Angel Warrior"...

Oct 29, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Episode 9: Rosh Yeshiva of Aish HaTorah HaRav Yitzchak Berkovits Shlita | Binding Yourself to HaShem

Rav Yitzchak Berkovits, the Rosh Yeshiva of Aish is also a Rosh Kollel and Posek in Jerusalem. Through his years as mashgiach ruchani of Yeshivas Aish HaTorah (1984-2001) and in his role as founder and Rosh Kollel of the Jerusalem Kollel following that period, he built a reputation as a lucid orator on halachik and philosophical topics, a caring mentor for hundreds of baalei teshuva and as a leader, guide and adviser for Kiruv professionals around the globe. In addition, he is also the Rabbi of ...

Aug 18, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Episode 8 : Eli Lebowicz | One Tweet ➡️ Hundreds Reconnecting with Tefillin

Eli Lebowicz is a very Jewish comedian. Like very Jewish. He has performed all over the US, Canada, and Israel telling jokes to Jews at shul dinners, Passover programs and other times when they’re eating. Eli is also one of the co-creators of J-Sketch, the Orthodox Jewish world’s recent viral sketch group. Eli is also extremely involved in the mitzvah of Tefillin. On this episode of Wrapped, Eli discusses how one small tweet after October 7th inspired many to reconnect with Tefillin. Twitter is ...

Jul 03, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: Jake Slewett | From RAPPER to WRAPPER

Jake Slewett is a 24 year old from Queens, NY. From an early age, he loved to be on stage. Though he did not grow up super religious, he began learning more about Judaism as he went through high school, frequently attending Orthodox Jewish programs and events. At this same time, he was the captain of his high school bowling team. In his freshman year at College of Staten Island, he began making his own rap music under the name Tiny Timb. The next year, he transferred to West Virginia University ...

Jun 19, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: Rabbi Josh Friedman | The Man who raised 3 MILLION DOLLARS for Tefillin for Soldiers

A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Rabbi Friedman is a trained actuary who worked on Wall Street for New York Life, Guardian, and SCOR on Wall Street. Nearly two decades ago, he and his family immigrated to Israel. Amidst all the holiness and vibrancy of the Start-up Nation, Rabbi Friedman was surprised to find so much pain and suffering.Through his work in Jewish institutions in Israel, as well as the daily comings-and-goings of his life, he has met people who need help but unfortunately are just ...

Apr 03, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Jerry Heller | A Descendant of the Vilna Gaon Discovers Tefillin at the Age of 72

Jerry is a native from the Pacific Northwest, was married to the same girl for 51 years, and has 4 children. He loves reading anything Jewish, enjoys studying genealogy, is a stamp collector and a music lover, and loves fast cars and motorcycle adventures. Lastly, Jerry is a direct descendant of the Vilna Gaon. Connect with The Tefillin Project! Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.tefillin.project/⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.thetefillinproject.co/...

Mar 20, 2024•23 min

Episode 4: Mikey Goldman | From U.S. Marine to Tefillin Soldier

Mikey Goldman is 20 years old and currently lives in New York. He enjoys DJing, riding motorcycles, reading books, and playing ice hockey. He hopes that everyone listening to this podcast enjoys this awesome conversation where he discusses what the mitzvah of Tefillin means to him! Connect with The Tefillin Project! Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.tefillin.project/⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.thetefillinproject.co/...

Mar 07, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Alex Leiferman | Putting Tefillin on at a Pro-Palestinian Rally

Alex Leiferman is an Arizona State University student studying jazz performance, emphasizing the drumset. Alex is an alumnus of NCSY and is active in attending Chabad events including Shabbat events and enjoys teaching others about his knowledge of Judaism. Connect with The Tefillin Project! Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.tefillin.project/⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.thetefillinproject.co/...

Feb 21, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Special Edition: Rav Shmuel Zucker | Reconnecting to Tefillin

Rabbi Shmuel Zucker was born in Golders Green, England and spent his formative years in Yeshivas Mir in Yerushalayim. He is currently the Mara D'Asra of Kehilla Kedosha Beis Shlomo of Ramat Eshkol, and Mashgiach in Yeshivas Aish HaTorah in Yerushalayim. Connect with The Tefillin Project! Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.tefillin.project/⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.thetefillinproject.co/

Jan 24, 2024•13 min

Episode 1: Asher Martin | A Living Fire of Emunah

Asher Martin grew up in Cape Town, South Africa and then moved to London, England as a child. He is currently studying in Yeshiva University, finishing his senior year of college and majoring in Marketing. He has plans to complete smicha after college. Asher loves Torah, speaking to Hashem and playing football (soccer). His favorite line is, “ Shiviti HaShem L'negdi Tamid ”. Connect with The Tefillin Project! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.tefillin.project/ Website: https://www.thetefi...

Jan 17, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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