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 two dozen communities in Israel and North America.  R' Lawrence Kelemen was awarded his undergraduate degree at U.C.L.A. and did graduate studies at Harvard. He began his professional career as a downhill skiing instructor, served as the news director and anchorman for a California radio station, and then traveled to the Middle East to conduct 12 years of post graduate field research. He is also the author of many journal articles and books, among them: Permission to Believe, Permission to Receive, Planting and Building, and To Kindle a Soul.   🔴Sponsors🔴 ►Toveedo   The Jewish videos your kids will love all in one happy place: https://toveedo.com  Use promo code MM10 for 10% off! _____________ ►Lucite Seder Pack You’ll want this at YOUR Pesach Seder Order Here https://www.promoland.us/card  _____________ ►Ceremian (Alpert and Associates) Achieve financial liberty Email [email protected]   Or call 718-644-1594  _____________ ►Collars and Co   For the best-looking and most comfortable dress shirts in the world: https://collarsandco.com  Use promo code: Meaningful for 15% off all order $100+ _________________  ►Town Appliance  Visit https://www.townappliance.com    Message Town Appliance on WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp ___________________  ► Growtha  We get you more than traffic.  We get you more leads. https://www.growtha.com/meaningful ___________________  ► Rothenberg Law Firm PERSONAL INJURY LAW FIRM FOR 50+ YEARS Reach out today for free case evaluation  https://injurylawyer.com/?utm_source=meaningfulpeople&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=meaningfulpeople&utm_term=episode2 Or call: 888-369-7956 _____________________  ►Kav Halacha  Have a question for a Rabbi? Call Now: 732.707.6666 _______________________ Subscribe to our Podcast    Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO   Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts    Or wherever Podcasts are available!   Editor: Sruly Saftlas   Podcast created by: Meaningful Minute   For more info and upcoming news, check out: https://Meaningfulpeoplepodcast.com