Trust and Curiosity Podcast

What becomes possible when you gain complete clarity about your financial reality? In this episode of the Trust and Curiosity Podcast, Shmuly Rothman sits down with Rabbi Mendy Teldon for a candid conversation about leadership, fundraising, fiscal responsibility, and growth. Rabbi Teldon explains why many challenges faced by organizations are not caused by a lack of opportunity, but by a lack of c...

What happens when a Shliach spends decades refining the simple habits that create lasting relationships? In this episode of the Trust and Curiosity Podcast, Shmuly Rothman sits down with Rabbi Dov Drizin to discuss fundraising, mentorship, leadership, and the realities of helping fellow Shluchim navigate the challenges of community building. Rabbi Drizin shares how coaching found him organically,...

What happens when a Shliach builds a tool that ends up helping hundreds of other Shluchim around the world? In this episode of the Trust and Curiosity Podcast, Shmuly Rothman sits down with Rabbi Kushi Schusterman, founder of Chabad Force, to explore how an unexpected opportunity to help fellow Shluchim evolved into a service supporting communities around the world. Rabbi Kushi shares insights on...

What happens when you fully step into the person HaShem created you to be? In this conversation, Shmuly Rothman sits down with Rabbi Eliyahu Schusterman, founder of Chabad Intown and mentor to Shluchim around the world, to discuss leadership, fundraising, personal growth, and the inner work required to build impactful institutions. Eliyahu shares formative experiences from his childhood, lessons l...

What keeps a Shliach moving forward when the pressure is heavy, the expectations are high, and the road feels overwhelming? In this conversation, Shmuly Rothman sits down with Rabbi Mendel Duchman, founder of Padyom and longtime supporter of Shluchim worldwide, to explore the mindset, energy, and responsibility behind helping others grow. Mendel shares how his years on Shlichus shaped his understa...

What happens when a Shliach approaches fundraising with the mindset of a teacher instead of a salesperson? In this conversation, Shmuly Rothman sits down with Rabbi Elazar Green to explore fundraising, Shlichus, personal growth, and the deeper meaning behind supporting fellow Shluchim. Elazar shares how years of serving a small Chabad on Campus led him to develop practical fundraising systems and...

In this conversation, Shmuly Rothman sits down with Rabbi Eli Kaminetzky, shliach in Taos, New Mexico, to explore how one challenge in local Shlichus became a scalable solution for Shluchim everywhere. Eli shares the story behind ConnectYid, a system and app developed to help organize outreach, maintain relationships, and ensure that no Yid is forgotten. What began as manually tracking visits, add...

What drives a person to give generously, consistently, and with genuine joy? In this conversation, Shmuly Rothman sits down with Sruli Schochet to explore the mindset, faith, and responsibility behind meaningful Tzedakah. Sruli shares how Emunah and Bitachon shape his approach to money, giving, and business, and why true trust in Hashem changes the way a person views wealth entirely. The discussio...

Many people view fundraising as a technical skill. Marc Pitman sees it as something far deeper. In this conversation, Shmuly Rothman sits down with Marc Pitman to explore the approach, communication, and spiritual principles behind effective fundraising. Marc reflects on his journey from studying Jewish relations and leadership to becoming a respected fundraising coach working with Shluchim today....

Many Shluchim search for the right strategy, structure, or model to succeed. In this conversation, Shmuly Rothman sits down with Rabbi Peretz Chein to explore a deeper truth. Real impact begins within, by accessing and living from your Pnimis. Peretz shares how M54 was developed to help Shluchim move beyond comparison and imitation, and instead uncover their unique path in Avoda and Shlichus. Whil...

In this conversation, Shmuly Rothman sits down with Tzviki Krasnjansky to unpack what actually drives fundraising success. It is a mindset. Tzviki shares how his coaching journey evolved from working with bochurim to supporting shluchim worldwide. The pattern is consistent. The biggest obstacle is internal. Fear of rejection, discomfort with money, and lack of confidence in communication. This epi...