Chaya Parkoff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Parkoff endured a family tragedy and personal health challenge, both of which could easily have made her lose her faith. Instead, Chaya grew from her experiences and found a unique path to Judaism. This is her story.  Saturday to Shabbos is a Tachlis Media podcast. Learn more […]

The journey to Jewish observance can be spiritual, physical … or both. Yaakov Schy’s journey took him all the way around the world to China and back. You might not think of China as the perfect place to light a Jewish flame. But, for Yaakov, that’s exactly what happened. This is his story.  Saturday to […]

Dr. Alan Perlman spent a number of years in the U.S. Air Force. You might not think that’s the ideal setting to grow religiously, but that’s exactly what happened to Perlman. He credits the supportive people, Jewish and non-Jewish, that he met at every stage of his journey for helping him get to where he is […]

Dr. Jonathan Field is a Manhattan-based Allergist-Immunologist. His journey to Jewish observance included some timely geographic moves and positive influence from his sister. This is his story. Saturday to Shabbos is a Tachlis Media podcast. Learn more at tachlismedia.com  

Aron Sandler grew up religious, then made a career choice that strained his ability to lead an observant life. Aron managed to stay on the path despite his challenging environment. It’s an important lesson about what it takes to maintain commitment to Judaism. This is his story. Saturday to Shabbos is a Tachlis Media podcast. […]

Michael Schwartz is an attorney who specializes in defending police officers and other public servants accused of wrongdoing. And he does it while proudly wearing a kippah. His story from minimal Jewish observance to Orthodoxy winds into and out of courtrooms, where some fascinating dramas have played out. This is his story. Saturday to Shabbos […]

Dr. Stuart (Simcha) Chesner is a clinical psychologist who specializes treating ADHD patients. Chesner felt like an underdog as a child, which fueled his desire to find his spiritual and professional paths. Chesner’s new book, Kosher ADHD (which he cowrote with Dr. Sara Markowitz), recommends practical approaches to helping people in the frum community with […]

Yaakov Wasilewicz inspires others through his personal story, and through his music. He had to find his own path to Jewish observance, which required tremendous sacrifice by a loved one … in this case, his mother. Through tremendous perseverance and some timely encounters with caring Rabbis to facilitate his journey, Yaakov ultimately found his way. […]

In April 2022, Saturday to Shabbos featured a conversation with Rabbi Greg Wall, known as “The Jazz Rabbi.” Wall spoke about harmonizing his musical career with Orthodox Judaism and life as a rabbi. Greg’s wife, Rona, has her own unique story to share, from early conversations with Hashem to a traumatic accident that changed everything […]

Joe Zimmerman pondered the existence of Hashem at a relatively young age, which led him to a quick transition to an observant life. But it wasn’t always easy for Joe. In fact, a devastating fire had a big impact on his journey. But with the help of mentors and teachers, he found his way. This […]

We know from the story of Avraham Avinu that the circumstances of one’s birth don’t automatically dictate the trajectory of adulthood. That’s certainly the case for Mitio Rothstein, who experienced extremely difficult challenges as a kid. His story is one of the most inspiring we’ve had the privilege to tell.   Saturday to Shabbos is a […]

Rivkah Kaplan experienced a tumultuous childhood. The challenges of her early years drove her to seek meaning and fulfillment … which she ultimately found through Orthodox Judaism, in no small part because of a blessing given to her son by the Lubavitcher Rebbe. This is her story.  Saturday to Shabbos is a Tachlis Media podcast. […]

Jeff Cohen recently met Rabbi Reuven Boshnack at a Shabbaton he organized in Fair Lawn, NJ for more than 50 Yeshiva University students. Watching how he navigated Shabbos with so many students, Jeff was surprised to find out that Boshnack didn’t grow up religious. This is his full circle story.  Saturday to Shabbos is a […]

Would you turn down an amazing career opportunity, simply because it conflicted with Shabbos? David Notowitz faced that decision as he adopted a Torah lifestyle. This is his story.  Saturday to Shabbos is a Tachlis Media podcast. Learn more at tachlismedia.com  

Matthew Miller is an AI analyst who’s worked in the U.S., Canada and the UK. He specializes in machine learning, natural language processing, ethics, and facial recognition. At the heart of Miller’s story is the way he’s successfully melded his spiritual and intellectual pursuits.  Saturday to Shabbos is a Tachlis Media podcast. Learn more at […]

Leah Aharoni spent her formative years in the Soviet Union, where she lived under the harsh reality of Communism. Her circuitous story includes living in the U.S. and, eventually and permanently, Israel, where she’s helping displaced people from Ukraine and in her own home country. This is her story.  Saturday to Shabbos is a Tachlis […]

Michael Doniger is a voiceover artist. A near-death experience almost derailed his dreams and his Jewish journey. This is his story. Saturday to Shabbos is a Tachlis Media podcast. Learn more at tachlismedia.com  

Rabbi Mordechai Yosef Ben Avraham was born “Shariff Hassan.” To say that his life’s journey took him away from the circumstances of his birth would be an understatement. This is his story. Saturday to Shabbos is a Tachlis Media podcast. Learn more at tachlismedia.com  

Chava Avner left Illinois as a secular Jew and came back fully observant. Her background helps her connect with Jews of all different backgrounds in her role as teacher. This is her story. Saturday to Shabbos is a Tachlis Media podcast. Learn more at tachlismedia.com

Heather Dean made a career of interviewing some of the biggest names in Hollywood, Broadway, television and music. Her interview list is a who’s who of A-list celebrities. But she left the glitz and glamor behind for a life of Torah Judaism. This is her story. Saturday to Shabbos is a Tachlis Media podcast. Learn […]

Avraham Byers began developing his religious beliefs at the age of 6. Raised by a Catholic mom and a Protestant dad, Avraham ultimately found his way to a completely different religious life from the one in which he was raised. This is his story. Saturday to Shabbos is a Tachlis Media podcast. Learn more at tachlismedia.com  

This episode featuring Sivan Rahav-Meir was originally released in September of 2021. Rahav-Meir is a very well known Israeli lecturer, columnist, radio host, and media personality. Much of her time these days is spent covering the conflict with Hamas. We want to reprise the story of her personal journey in light of the story currently […]

Rabbi Asher Resnick was raised in an entirely secular home, but he ultimately became a Rabbi who spreads Torah through his many classes and writings. He also experienced a family tragedy that had a deep impact on how he connects with Judaism and teaches families how to manage grief when faced with loss and heartbreak. This […]

Amy Muscoplat has an answer for what we need in times of unbelievable stress. She runs JoyFestival Industries, an organization that helps people raise their “joy quotient.” She also found her way to Torah Judaism through a long, winding road. This is her story. Saturday to Shabbos is a Tachlis Media podcast. Learn more at […]