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A Day In October Part 1 | ft. Avi Kahn, Yossi Landau & Rav Shlomo Katz

Release Date: 10/05/2024

Kassy Akiva: My Improbable Journey to Judaism

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Kassy Dillon is a reporter and video journalist for The Daily Wire specializing in multimedia reporting and video journalism, covering a wide variety of topics including culture, politics, policy and foreign affairs. Before joining Digital Originals, Kassy was a reporter for Fox News Digital where she created hundreds of video reports. Kassy was also the U.S. news editor for Jewish News Syndicate. Kassy was the director of digital engagement for Ambassador Nikki Haley’s Stand for America. While a college student, Kassy founded Lone Conservative, a group blog that assists students in...

The Girl Who Tried to Bring Moshaich | Maya Namdar | In Memory of Liel Namdar A'H

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Maya Namdar began her career in the fashion world as a merchandiser for trendy boutiques in Soho. She graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology, majoring in fashion buying and merchandising. She founded and owns Maya’s Place, designing fashionable looks that radiate beauty and femininity without compromising modesty. Maya is the mother of Liel A"H, her 15-year-old daughter who passed away in a car accident in December 2021. Liel was an extraordinary girl who had a lofty Neshama. She had a contagious smile that lit up the world. She lived, loved, laughed & learned" for...

Emmi Polansky | A Single Mother Breaking The Stigma

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In this episode of Meaningful People, Emmi Polansky opens up about the challenges she faces as a single mother after her husband suddenly left. With the support of her family, Emmi has navigated the difficulties of raising her son on her own, while also confronting the stigma surrounding single mothers. She shares her personal journey of healing and reentering the dating world, offering an inspiring conversation about resilience, growth, and embracing new beginnings. Follow her along her journey: This episode has been sponsored by: ...

I want to share something very personal about today

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Today is the Yahrzeit of my grandfather, R' Nison Gordon, and I'd like to share with you a conversation I had my father, R' Larry Gordon, about R' Nisson. R' Nison traveled from Poland when he was 18-years-old to report on life in New York City as the American correspondent for a Polish newspaper. Later he would became a well know Yiddish writer, writing for “The Day,” “The Day Morning Journal,” and “The Algemeiner Journal,” during a career that spanned over 45 years.

Orit Esther Riter | The Hard-To-Believe Miracles Hashem did For Me

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Orit Esther Riter is an Emuna Energizer, Renowned Inspirational Speaker, Author and the Practicing Founder of the First Haskamah-Approved Torah-Centric Energy Therapy Program. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 19 years ago, Emuna was the answer to Orit Esther’s healing, growth, and building of a solid foundation with Hashem. So much so, Orit Esther redirected her culinary chef career to a more meaningful path of spreading Emuna. Orit Esther believes that every soul is beautiful and holds positive energy and light that deserves to shine and therefore...

Sruli Orzel | How $300,000 Is Not Enough Anymore

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Yisroel Orzel is the director of Polaris Healthcare and president of White Eagle Property Group. He serves with distinction on many boards, including Agudah, Ohr V’Daas, President of the Rachmistrivka Yeshiva in Eretz Yisroel, and most notably, Preside of Yeshiva Spring Valley, a Yeshiva that he holds dear and where he devotes so much of his time and attention. This episode has been sponsored by: ►Colel Chabad Pushka App The easiest way to give Tzedaka download the Pushka app today https://pushka.cc/meaningful Get...

Eda Schottenstein | A Wife’s Journey Through Uncharted Waters

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Eda Schottenstein is a mother of four, wife to a serial entrepreneur, and self-proclaimed ‘research-buff’. Her mission is to educate women on the power of personal transformation. Drawing from her lived experience and graduate studies in Psychology, Mental Health, and ADD Coaching, she has created a platform devoted to women who support each other in finding greater focus, peace, and a better self-image, all the while balancing life with multiple roles. Podcast Host | Philanthropist | Psychotherapist | Certified ADHD Coach | Founder & CEO @Redi | Multirole Woman ...

"Even stronger!": Shliach reveals the amazing secret to healing after terror | R' Mendel Kalmanson

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Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson has authored numerous article and essays on Jewish thought and spirituality for various Jewish publications. He lives in London with his family, where he is the rabbi and executive director of Chabad Belgravia. In this episode he discusses what it's like to be a Chabad rabbi, how the proccess of Shlichus works, reaction to the horrific murder of Rabbi Tzvi Kogan by terrorists in the UAE, and how to heal after tragedy. GIVEAWAY Win a menorah by commenting on this episode on our youtube channel! The menorah will be from Not a winner? no problem. ...

Chaim Meisels | From Satmar Legacy to IDF Courage

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Chaim Meisels, 29, is the great-grandson of the Satmar Rebbe, R’ Beirach Moshe. About eight years ago, Chaim chose to immigrate to Israel and enlist in the IDF. Chaim left everything behind, enlisted in the IDF combat unit, and was sworn in at the Kotel. Chaim served as a commanding officer in the Egoz program, a special forces unit and then was in Golani. ►Colel Chabad Pushka App The easiest way to give Tzedaka download the Pushka app today https://pushka.cc/meaningful Get Tickets to Nafshi Here! https://colelchabad.events/?src=meaningful ...

Building a Business, Building Faith: Josh Ternyak’s Dual Journey

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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, 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, he’s not only the founder of a thriving company, but also a proud Orthodox Jew, fully dedicated to his...

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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 the face of overwhelming adversity.

Yossi Landau, the southern commander of ZAKA, recounts the horrors he witnessed and the unimaginable atrocities he encountered while carrying out his sacred duty of providing dignity to the deceased.

Rav Shlomo Katz, a revered rabbi from Efrat, reflects on how he addressed his congregation during this difficult time, offering words of hope and faith on one of the holiest days of the year.

This episode is a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit and a stark reminder of the challenges faced by those who protect and uplift their communities during the darkest of times.

Stay tuned for Part 2, releasing Motzei Simchas Torah.

Thank you to Alex & Karen Publishers for helping arrange this episode.

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