Meaningful People

For more than a decade, Rav Doniel's open and compassionate teachings have been a catalyst for change in the lives of thousands of people worldwide. Born and raised in Australia, Rav Doniel abandoned his award-winning film and theatre career in his mid-twenties after a year of intensive spiritual awakening. Exploring many wisdom paths and traditions in search of deeper clarity to explain his exper...

Andrey Kozlov was taken hostage on October 7th and held in Gaza for 8 months. He was rescued by the IDF in a daring operation deep in enemy territory on June 8th 2024.   ► Colel Chabad Pushka App - The easiest way to give Tzedaka   https://pushka.cc/meaningful __________________________________________________   ► PZ Deals - Download the app and never pay full price again!   https://app.pz.deals/i...

Avital is a journalist writing on politics, religion, culture and gender. She is the news editor at The Real Deal, covering money, power and politics in New York. Her writing has appeared in the Atlantic, New York Times, Foreign Policy, Vogue, the New Republic, Glamour, Salon, and Vox, among others.   ► Colel Chabad Pushka App - The easiest way to give Tzedaka   https://pushka.cc/meaningful ______...

Order Raquel's book here: https://amzn.to/4hNHOVx   Raquel Kirszenbaum was born in margarita island in Venezuela and moved to Panama when she was 6 years old. After completing high school in Panama she went to Israel to experience what would be a life-changing experience. She joined Neve Yerushalaim College for Jewish studies and chose for herself a life path full with vibrant Judaism. After study...

Rabbi Shais Taub has delivered Torah lectures and classes to audiences on six continents. He wrote a popular weekly column in Ami Magazine and is the author of the bestselling book, G-d of Our Understanding: Jewish Spirituality and Recovery from Addiction as well as several groundbreaking works on Tanya including: the Tanya Map teaching tool, the Soul Maps curriculum, and the audio series Mapping...

Rabbi Shlomo Farhi is a world-renowned speaker and educator, known for his magnetism and personable style. He was born in Israel and raised in the Syrian community of Deal, New Jersey, in a home saturated in Torah, Chesed and tradition.   ► Colel Chabad Pushka App - The easiest way to give Tzedaka   https://pushka.cc/meaningful ____________________________________________________   ► PZ Deals - Do...

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, 54, is a soft-spoken teacher who grew up in Chicago. The body of her son, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, was found in Gaza and returned to Israel after being held hostage for almost a year. She speaks about motherhood, her love for her son, then deep pain of living with her child in captivity, and now passed on.       ►Colel Chabad Pushka App   The easiest way to give Tzedaka downloa...

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....

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 this episode of Meaningful People, Emmi Polansky opens up about the challenges she faces as a single mother after divorce.     With the support of her family, Emmi has navigated the difficulties of raising her son 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...

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," a...

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 care...

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 sponso...

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...

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 terrorist...

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...

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,...

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 s...

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...

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 greate...

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 require...

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: mayernweiss@gmail.com   ____________________________________ Need Financial Planning and Life insurance?   Call Moshe Alpert!   Email: Mos...

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...

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 Landa...

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:/...