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...

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....

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...

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...

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/

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/

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/

Brandon Kasan grew up in (on) Long Island, NY, and currently lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He works in management consulting for Accenture in pharmaceuticals, loves golf, sports, and UFC, and is a huge Yankees fan. Brandon went to Penn State for college and lived in NYC for 8 years. Connect with The Tefillin Project! Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.tefillin.project/⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.thetefillinproject.co/

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/

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:...