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In this continuation of our special series, we bring you more powerful stories from October 7th, a day that forever changed lives. Through these firsthand accounts, we delve deeper into the heartbreak, courage, and determination that emerged from tragedy. Avi Yudkowski, a Hatzalah volunteer and first responder, recounts his experiences on that fate…

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Through great travails, challenges, and opportunities, Mayer Weiss navigated his way to Judaism. His journey is an inspiring story of growth and renewal, from his roots in Mexico to his various stops along the path to a new way of life. Mayer can be reached at: mayernweiss@gmail.com ____________________________________ Need Financial Planning and L…

Nachi sat down with R’ Yaakov Bender for a 1 on 1 chinuch masterclass. Questions were sent in by our Meaningful Minute + members and we got the answers! Join MM+ Here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KWSjnaYDjUlDFpyyjPBpav This Episode was made possible by: ►Keren Hashana Be a Giver https://www.mykerenhashana.com/?utm_source=MPP _________________________…

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On October 7th, the world changed for many. In this special episode of the Meaningful People Podcast, we sit down with three individuals who witnessed the unthinkable on that tragic day. Avi Kahn, an IDF soldier who fought on the front lines in Kfar Azza, shares his firsthand account of bravery, loss, and the strength required to push forward in th…

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The amazing story of Kylie Ora Lobell and her husband. Though she was an atheist and her husband left Orthodox Judaism, they made their journey together back to Jewish life. ►Keren Hashana Be a Giver https://www.mykerenhashana.com/?utm_source=MPP ______________________________________ ►Colel Chabad Pushka App The easiest way to give Tzedaka downloa…

In this powerful episode of the Meaningful People Podcast, we sit down with Rabin Rahmanfar, a courageous individual who escaped Iran as a young Jew after the revolution. Thriving through adversity, Rabin shares his incredible journey of posing as a Muslim boy to survive and keep a low profile. His life story is nothing short of miraculous, filled …

R’ David Kalmus reflects on his personal journey navigating mental health struggles, including experiences with depression and anxiety. Growing up in a secular environment, David encountered challenges such as bullying and a significant bout of depression during his time in sixth grade, which ultimately fueled his immersion in atheism. David experi…

Get ready for a transformative episode of the Meaningful People podcast featuring the inspiring co-founders of Guard Your Eyes, Yakov Nadel and Yechezkel Steltzer. Join us as we delve into their revolutionary website dedicated to supporting individuals in overcoming unhealthy online behaviors / addictions and steering clear of harmful online conten…

In this episode, we sit down with Chaim Cohen, who shares his powerful journey from a secular upbringing to embracing Orthodox Judaism. Chaim recounts his early life in a non-Jewish neighborhood in Sharon, Massachusetts, where football became an outlet for his anger and a shield against bullying. Despite his bar mitzvah, he felt disconnected from h…

Dr. Ari Bergmann is the founder and Managing Principal of Penso Advisors, LLC, a New York-based global macro and risk management boutique specializing in derivatives structuring/trading and systemic risk mitigation. Prior to founding the firm in 1997, Dr. Bergmann was a Senior Managing Director at Bankers Trust. Ari received a BTL from Ner Israel R…

Maury Litwack is the CEO of Teach Coalition, a project of the Orthodox Union, the nation's largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization, dedicated to advocating for government funding and resources for non-public schools. Litwack previous served as a staffer for members of the US House of Representatives and as a lobbyist for Miami Dade County. In…

This episode features a compelling interview with Eli Goldbaum, a mediator specializing in divorces within the orthodox Jewish world. Eli's approach emphasizes the importance of preventing divorces when possible and facilitating peaceful resolutions when dissolution of marriage becomes inevitable. Learn about Eli's efforts through the Yashar Initia…

Orly Gilboa is a prominent Israeli artist whose personal life has recently been marked by profound tragedy. Her daughter, Daniella, has been taken hostage in Gaza, bringing an intense and personal dimension to Gilboa's public and artistic life. As the situation unfolds, Gilboa's strength and resilience are being tested, drawing widespread empathy a…

Rabbi Sholom Duchman is the director of Colel Chabad. The organization was founded in 1788 and is the oldest continuously operating charity in Israel. The institution runs a network of soup kitchens and food banks, dental and medical clinics, daycare centers, widow and orphan support, and immigrant assistance programs. It also provides interest-fre…

Natan Gamedze (born 1963, Swaziland) is today a Rabbi and lecturer but that is certainly not where he started. Born to the royal lineage of the Gamedze clan of the Kingdom of Eswatini, he converted to Judaism, received rabbinic ordination, and now lectures to Jewish audiences all over the world with his personal story as to how an African prince be…

World renowned scholar and teacher, Rabbi YY Jacobson, speaks out on the mental health crisis in our community, and offers solution to combat anxiety and stress. Sponsors _________ ►Ayeka Night out at the Cutting Room with 8th Day! Buy Tickets Here https://www.ayekaproject.com _________ ►Town Appliance Visit https://www.townappliance.com Message To…

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We sat down with R’ Yussie Zakutinsky, Rav Judah Mischel and R’ YY Jacobson to discuss how the Lubavitcher Rebbe changed their lives and the world around them. 🔷 Did you know the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Chiddushim and Divrei Torah fill over 200 published volumes? Marking the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s 30th yahrzeit, many prominent Rabbonim are joining a campa…

Rabbi Yoseph Vigler was born in Cape Town, South Africa and raised in Springs, a small shtetl an hour from Johannesburg. After studying in yeshiva at Ateres Yisroel in Bayit Vegan, Kfar Chabad, Kollel in New York and in Melbourne Australia. Rabbi Vigler received Smicha from the Chief Rabbinate in Eretz Yisroel and Shimush L’Rabbonus in various area…

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Four of Yerucham Rivlin's sons went to the Supernova music festival near Kibbutz Re’im on October 7. Only two made it out alive after the terror attack that sparked Israel's war in Gaza. 🔴Sponsors🔴 ___________ ►Ceremian (Alpert and Associates) Achieve financial liberty Email Alpertmoshe@gmail.com Or call 718-644-1594 What’s App Message Here- https:…

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Zeldy Broyde is a dedicated individual who prioritizes her roles as a mother of four and as an active member of the Haverstraw, NY community. She possesses a deep-rooted desire to make a positive impact and provide assistance to others. Leveraging her personal life experiences, Zeldy has established a significant platform that empowers individuals …

Eli Beer is the founder of United Hatzalah of Israel. Eli and his volunteers were first on the scene racing to save as many lives as possible on October 7, coming face to face with Hamas terrorists and their victims. In this episode, Eli reflects on his experiences as a first responder, incredible stories of heroism in the face of terror, the amazi…

Harley Finkelstein is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and the President of Shopify. He founded his first company at age 17 while a student at McGill. Harley completed his law degree as well as his MBA at the University of Ottawa. Harley was one of the “Dragons” on CBC’s Next Gen Den and starred on Discovery Channel’s I Quit. He received the Canadian Angel…

After performing for nearly a decade as a popular Los Angeles–based musician, Moshe moved to Jerusalem, where he has spent the last fifteen years immersed in the wellsprings of Talmud, Chassidus, Kabbalah, and Spirituality. He has devoted his life to seamlessly bridging the worlds of the Torah tradition, mystical wisdom, the true nature of the huma…

Shulem Lemmer (born November 6, 1989), known professionally simply as "Shulem," is an American Belz Hasidic singer from Borough Park, Brooklyn, in New York City. He is the first born-and-raised Charedi Jew to sign a major record contract with a leading label, Universal Music Group, under its classical music Decca Gold imprint. 🔴Sponsors🔴 ►Toveedo T…

Hudi Arieh was born with TAR syndrome, also known as, Thrombocytopenia. But she is not letting that stop her. In this episode, Hudi shares her incredible life story, the mindset that has enabled her to overcome incredible odds, and her amazing faith and Emunah. 🔴Sponsors🔴 ►Toveedo The Jewish videos your kids will love all in one happy place: https:…

Miriam Peretz is an Israeli educator and public speaker. After the deaths of two of her sons during their service in the Israel Defense Forces, Peretz became a lecturer on Zionism and living with loss. She was the recipient of the Israel Prize in 2018, for lifetime achievement. In May 2021, Peretz announced that she would run for President of Israe…

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David Schottenstein is the founder and former CEO of Privé Revaux sunglasses and has started and sold multiple companies and has ownership interests in a number of successful ventures including OneWheel, Mizzen & Main and his latest venture, 7th Heaven Chocolate Co. In this episode David opens up about his recent stint in prison, what he has learne…

Mordechai Shapiro was born in 1989 in Monsey, New York. Born into a musical family, his father is a chazzan and his mother has a background as a trained opera singer. He learned in yeshiva in Ashar, Netiv Aryeh, and Yeshivas Bais Yisroel. Shapiro made his musical debut as the star soloist of the Miami Boys Choir. After leaving the choir, Shapiro to…

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This week we talked to Meira Cowland, a news curator, political consultant and Israel activist. Meira shares the fascinating story of her religious journey, education, and how she become the source for real global news for tens of thousands of people after the October 7th terrorist attack in Israel via her Instagram channel. Meira's story, as well …

Rabbi Moshe Rotberg is mara d’asra of Khal Zichron Yechezkel in Toms River, New Jersey. Rabbi Rotberg is a leading expert on end-of-life and medical emergency halachos, on which he has authored numerous sefarim. He is also the halachic coordinator for Hatzalah of Lakewood. Sponsors ►Toveedo The Jewish videos your kids will love all in one happy pla…

Rabbi Kelemen is the founder and current Rosh Kollel of the Center for Kehillah Development, a leadership development project devoted to the growth and wellbeing of Jewish communities worldwide. He also created the International Organization of Mussar Vaadim, a network of self-development organizations focusing on character development in more than…

Batya Burd-Oved is a proud mother of 5 who lives in the Old City of Jerusalem. She founded and runs www.Westernwallprayers.org, a charity allowing people all over the world to access the segula of having a Talmud Chachim daven 40 straight days at the Kotel for them. Much of this episode is about Batya’s late husband, Gershon Burd, and his secret li…

Help Rav Avshi Weingot's holy mission: https://www.charidy.com/closer Rabbi Avshi Weingot is the director of Yeshivat Shalom Rav. A passionate teacher of Chasidut and Kabbalah, Rabbi Avshi uses music not only to share his teachings but also as a powerful tool to connect with inner spirituality. He inspires students to explore the depths of these my…

Noam Buskila, IDF Soldier, has been on the front lines of battle on the the Northern border of Israel since October 7th. Noam continues to uplift the spirits of all Jews around the world with his angelic voice and guitar in tow. This is the story of how Noam Buskila is so positive and B'simcha amidtst such chaos and terror. ________________________…

In 2008 Rabbi Chaim Danzinger and his wife Kaila, sold all their belongings and moved from Pasadena, California to Rostov-on-Don, Russia with their two young children. They made this radical move to revive Jewish life in a city that was decimated by the Nazis during the Holocaust. Over the past 14 years their mission has been to care for the materi…

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Rabbi Elie Estrin serves as the Aleph Institute’s Military Personnel Liaison and Executive Assistant to the Endorser. Chaplain Estrin was commissioned into the US Air Force in 2014 as an Individual Mobilization Augmentee Jewish chaplain, and he is currently assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing, at MacDill Air Force Base, in Tampa, FL. He is also …

Mordechai and his wife waiting for their first child 17 years. During that time Mordechai invested himself into learning more about infertility and what treatments can be helpful. He became an expert in the field, trusted and asked for advice by than many prestigous doctors. Mordechai Koenig is the director of medical affairs at ATime, an organizat…

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Ayelet Elnecave grew up as a devout Christian in Iowa and graduated with honors from Vanderbilt University majoring in Jewish Studies. She taught English in Mexico for three years before making Aliyah in 2010. Ayelet converted to Judaism 3 times. She lives in Jerusalem and teaches at Neve Yerushalayim. This is her story. ___________________________…