In this episode, we sit down with Josh Ternyak, a 19-year-old entrepreneur who's quickly making a name for himself in the world of SEO with his successful company, https://growtha.com   Josh’s journey is anything but conventional—growing up in Minnesota in a traditional Jewish home, he dropped out of high school in 9th grade to pursue his business ambitions. As his entrepreneurial career took off, Josh’s life took another unexpected turn as he embraced a deeper spiritual path.    Today,...

Jessica Tsur is the founder of CatchSupport.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health resources and support for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. Drawing from her personal journey with mental illness, Jessica has become a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and destigmatization.    She joined our podcast to share her powerful story of resilience, offering valuable insights into her battle with anxiety...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with 16-year-old Flynn Goldstein, a young man whose deep connection to his Jewish heritage led him on a personal and spiritual journey from a Reform Jewish home to embracing Orthodox Judaism. Despite his family's Reform background, Flynn's commitment to his faith has grown steadily over the years, and today, he stands as an example of dedication, and respect in the face of religious differences.   Flynn shares how his passion for Judaism began at a...

Aimee Baron MD, FAAP, is the Founder and Executive Director of I Was Supposed to Have a Baby. Dr. Baron was formerly the Director of Innovation and Growth at Nechama Comfort, and has also worked as an attending pediatrician at the Newborn Nursery and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital before taking a leave of absence after her third miscarriage. Aimee lives in the greater New York area with her husband and children, somehow managing to find time to whip up gourmet...

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 fateful day—showing the unrelenting strength required to save lives in the midst of chaos.   Elchanan Danino, a father whose son Ori was...

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: [email protected]   ____________________________________ Need Financial Planning and Life insurance?   Call Moshe Alpert!   Email: [email protected] for a free consultation, or head to Moshealpert.nm.com          ...

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   __________________________________   ►Colel Chabad Pushka App   The easiest way to give Tzedaka download the Pushka app today    ...

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 the face of overwhelming adversity.   Yossi Landau, the southern commander of ZAKA, recounts the horrors he witnessed and the unimaginable...

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 download the Pushka app today    https://pushka.cc/meaningful   _________________________________     ►Toveedo     The...

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 with inspiring resilience and remarkable experiences.  Register for the Meaningful Minute LIVE EVENT! ...

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 experienced a spiritual awakening that led him towards Judaism and the teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov.    Despite enduring intense...

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 content.   With their innovative approach, Yakov and Yechezkel have already positively impacted tens of thousands of lives.    In this candid...

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 his Jewish identity, viewing it as a burden rather than a blessing.   Chaim’s life took a dramatic turn when a seemingly ordinary football game...

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 Rabbinical College in 1981 and furthered his graduate studies at many prestigious Yeshivot in Israel. He holds an MA and Ph.D. in Comparative...

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 episdoe, Litwack talks about the importance of voting in local and national elections.   ►Hiring4Less   Hiring employees just became the...

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 Initiative, an organization dedicated to promoting peaceful divorce practices in the community.    Discover how their unique curriculum and...

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 and support for her and her family during this challenging time.   🔴Sponsors🔴   _______   ►Lifeshare   The only crowdfunding community...

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-free loans, camp scholarships, career training and job placement, subsidized weddings for the poor, and many other social-welfare projects.   Colel...

  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 became a Black Haredi Jewish rabbi.   🔴Sponsors🔴     _______     ►Hiring4Less   Hiring employees just became the simple and cost...

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 Town Appliance on WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp   _____________     ...

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 campaign to encourage the study of the Rebbe’s Divrei Torah, but where does one begin? Click here to learn more.    Sie.org/ls   ****** The...

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 areas of Halacha. Rabbi Vigler is a proud father of ten children K”ah and is passionate about disseminating the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and his...

Chatting live with Rabbi Judah Mischel about educating special needs children.    Donate to JEMS Academy:  https://thechesedfund.com/jems/dreams South Florida's premier Jewish educational institution for children with disabilities. Help support their mission to provide Jewish education in a therapeutic environment, ensuring children with special needs can achieve the highest degree of knowledge, Jewish practice, self-esteem, and independence possible. Your partnership ensures a brighter...

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 [email protected]   Or call 718-644-1594    What’s App Message Here- https://wa.link/w9hdyt ___________   ►Town Appliance    Visit https://www.townappliance.com Message Town Appliance on...