Pushet Pshat Podcast

In this episode of the Pushet Pshat Podcast, Ari and Shauli sit down with Mattis & Moishe Kliers, Founders of Woodberry Farm, for a conversation about their live journeys and how they became Chasidish farmers. They share the untold story and their personal experiences of growing up through their parents’ divorce, how they became farmers and what it means being Chasidish farmers while adhering...

In this episode of the Pushet Pshat Podcast, Ari and Shauli sit down with Zishe Fogel, founder of Milkpod, for a conversation about business and the vision for his company. Zishe shared his business philosophy and dives into the details behind his cafe in London. He discusses the future plans for his business and why he has chosen this specific approach to growing his business.

In this episode of the Pushet Pshat Podcast, Ari and Shauli sit down with international singer Shloime Gertner for a conversation about his new album and his career as a singer. Shloime shares the details of how this album became a reality. The years of planning, songwriting, composing, working with artists and musicians, and the journey up until the moment of completion. Shloime also reveals incr...

In this episode of the Pushet Pshad Podcast, Shauli and Ari sit down for a conversation with Rabbi Hillel Cohen about his life in Ukraine. Rabbi Cohen has spent 20 years living in Ukraine supporting the Jewish community, Organizing Bris Milah’s, Shabbatons, Building Mikvaos and so much more. Rabbi Cohen also shares the miraculous story, where he recently survived a terror attack in Israel. Follow...

In this special episode of the Pushet Pshad Podcast, co-hosts Shauli Krautwirt and Ari Feferkorn sit down for a conversation about school and Yeshiva acceptance, following the recent launch of Ari’s Yeshiva. They both share their views on the slightly controversial topic and share their experiences, the conversation gets a bit heated but remains informative and interesting. Ari also shares his pla...

In this episode, Shauli and Ari sit down with Meny Hoffman to uncover what it really means to be a leader. From the early struggles of building something from nothing, to the pressure and responsibility that come with growth, Meny shares real, honest insights from his journey. We dive into the challenge of balancing work and life, the difference between being an employer versus an employee, and ho...

In this episode of the Pushet Pshat Podcast, Shauli and Ari sit down with R’ Moishy Weiss for a heartbreaking conversation about the pain of losing a child. In August 2021, Klal Yisroel was rocked by the tragic news of a flight accident in Ukraine which killed 3 Yeshive Bucherim, one of which was Hershey Weiss Z”l. Four years later, their parents still live with the void in their lives and familie...

In this episode of the Pushet Pshat Podcast, Shauli and Ari sit down with Rabbi Shlomo Usher Tauber, Director of Kesher, and world renowned speaker on the subject of Chinuch and child trauma. Rabbi Shlomo Usher shares his story of how this has become his life mission and some of the extraordinary work he’s been involved in. He discusses the role of parents in preventing trauma, the changes happeni...

In this episode of the Pushet Pshat Podcast, Shauli and Ari sit down with Reb Zelig Kupetz, founder and Menahel of Gateshead Kehilla Kollel - Hanechemodim. Reb Zelig shares his life project of making it possible and affordable for many Avreichim to dedicate their life to Torah. Reb Zelig shares his vision to building the Lakewood of England, the work involved and how he is able to fund this incred...

In this episode of the Pushet Pshat Podcast, Shauli and Ari sit down with Shayele Glick, founder of the Shmeichel organisation, for a conversation about his life & his charitable work. Shayele shares hair-raising stories from his time in hospital at the bedside of Cholei Yisroel. Shayele also shares his personal Siyata Dishmaya he experienced during his life and how his dedication to Chessed p...

In this episode of the Pushet Pshat Podcast, Shauli and Ari sit down with Chaim Kantor, a leading psychotherapist in the Charedi London community, for a conversation about his life & career journey. Chaim opens up about his childhood in a Litvish American family and choosing the Hasidic path at a young age. Chaim also shares the journey of how he started in Chinuch to finding his passion for p...

In this episode of the Pushet Pshat Podcast, Shauli and Ari sit down with Reb Lazer Weisfish for a conversation about his life & business journey. Lazer opens up about his upbringing in Bnei Brak and later in London where he came at a young age due to his mother’s illness. Lazer also shares vital lessons from founding and running his business ventures alongside the challenge of being a father...

In this episode of the Pushet Pshat Podcast, Ari and Shauli sit down with Ari Friedlender for a conversation about his life journey. Ari has spent a lifetime in the kosher food industry in the UK from his parents store in Stamford Hill, the Normendie Hotel in Bournemouth to the Schonfeld Square Care home and now the famous Deli 98 in Stamford Hill. Ari also opens up about his time in hospital duri...

In this episode of the Pushet Pshat Podcast, co-host Ari sits down with Shauli, for a long-awaited and much-requested conversation - Who is Shauli? Every second week, Shauli sits in the host's chair guiding deep, honest discussions - but this time, the spotlight turns to him. He opens up about his upbringing, his journey as a counsellor in Hackney, and his personal experiences as an older sing...

In this episode of the Pushet Pshat Podcast, Ari and Shauli host Yossi Glick, founder of Next Level Events for an in-depth conversation about Yossi’s work. Yossi has revolutionised the Heimishe UK Event industry since starting his business during Covid, and has been the mastermind behind some of the biggest Heimishe events in recent years. Yossi shares the different aspects and challenges involved...

In this episode of the Pushet Pshat Podcast, Ari and Shauli host Sruli Ginsberg for a lengthy chat about his life journey. Sruli shares his musical journey, from being a popular musician in London to becoming a world recognised singer. Sruli also shares the story of how he became the owner of a bakery despite never planning it. Finally Sruli talks about the famous 1-minute clips on the Parsha and...

In this episode of the Pushet Pshat Podcast, Ari and Shauli host Shimshy Merlin, an experienced business leader who has driven expansion and growth during his career at Runplers, a well respected Kosher brand worldwide. Shimshy shares lessons and insights from his time in the food industry and also explains why he decided to leave that career and take on a new challenge of coaching and mentoring o...

In this episode of the Pushet Pshat Podcast, Shauli and Ari host Moshe Morris, a highly successful businessman, philanthropist, and the driving force behind multiple thriving companies and organisations. Moshe shares his remarkable journey to success, opening up about the values and decisions that shaped his career. He also dives into his work with Work Avenue, a unique organisation dedicated to h...

In this episode of the Pushet Pshat Podcast, Shauli and Ari host Yossi Fromowitz, Founder and Director of Apex Roofers. Yossi opens up about his experience of going through divorce and relocating to London for his second marriage. During this packed episode, Yossi also shares his experience of starting a roofing business in the UK and the challenges involved. Yossi's business 👇 https://aroofe...

In this episode of the Pushet Pshat Podcast, Shauli and Ari host Chaim Leitner, for a discussion on jobs and employment. In his spare time, Chaim dedicates many hours to match people with employers and employees. In a lengthy discussion, Chaim shares his insights on the various issues people are facing when taking on new jobs and new employees. Chaim also talks about his experience of setting up a...

In this episode of the Pushet Pshat Podcast, Ari and Shauli host Rabbi Mendel Feferkorn, a business owner from the US, who has dedicated his time over the past years to encouraging parents and young couples to secure their financial freedom with one simple step. Reb Mendel goes into details about the growing costs of marrying kids and gives offers an easy way to secure the financial means for when...

In this episode of the Pushet Pshat Podcast, Ari and Shauli host Rabbi Yekesiel Elimelech Friedman, Founder Simchas Habayis and renowned Magid Shier. Rabbi Friedman is a marriage and relationship coach who helps people reignite the spark in their relationships. During the episode he shares his experience and insights on the various difficulties that often occur in marriages and how they can be ove...

In this episode of the Pushet Pshat Podcast, Ari and Shauli host Rabbi Aron Mordchei Lubelsky, Founder and Director of Belsky Benefits Advice and Magid Shiur of Amud Hayomi through the Oraysa program. Rabbi Aron Mordchei talks in great detail about his transition from a busy business director to a full-time Magid Shiur. During the episode, he shares his childhood story of when he lost his mother a...

In this episode of the Pushet Pshat Podcast, Shauli and Ari hear from Yoily Lipschitz, Founder of the QuickFit gym in Stamford Hill and a longtime Hatzala member and paramedic within the community. Yoily talks about his passion for health and fitness and shares the story of what led him to his current life path. He also has recently gotten involved with the Makdim organisation which campaigns and...

In this episode of the Pushet Pshat Podcast, Ari and Shauli sit down with Avrum Bernstein, Founder of ABCC and former partner at B&H Construction about his life in the construction industry. Avrumi shares valuable insight about the industry and key lessons he learned along the way. Avrumi also opens up about his recent health scare when he was told has cancer. He also talks about his relations...