Wisdom from the Field By Tzviki Krasnjansky

What does it really mean to be a shliach in a small, community—where Judaism isn’t a priority and you’re starting from scratch? In this honest and inspiring episode, Rabbi Kushi Schusterman shares how he built Harford Chabad one phone call, one coffee, and one act of bitachon at a time. From calling thousands of names off a cold list to raising millions for a new building, Rabbi Kushi shows what i...

In this unforgettable conversation, Rabbi Yosef Levin shares the story behind what he calls “the best fundraising meeting I ever had”—the one he walked out of to be there for a Yid in crisis. From early days in a nearly Yiddishkeit-less Palo Alto, to building a thriving community despite constant turnover, Rabbi Levin offers a treasure trove of insights on what it means to lead with emunah, struct...

In this fascinating interview, Rabbi Dov Yonah Korn—The Rebbe's Shliach to the Bowery—shares his raw journey building a $10M Chabad House, sustaining a $2.5M+ annual budget, and navigating the emotional toll of nonstop fundraising. He talks about alumni giving, capital vs. annual asks, and the mindset shift needed to raise major gifts. Beyond the strategy, Rabbi Korn reflects on burnout, resilienc...

In this powerful conversation Rabbi Dovie Shapiro shares the 19-year journey of building Chabad of Flagstaff—from arriving with no local support to creating a vibrant moisad serving community, campus, and travelers. We dive deep into practical fundraising wisdom: how clear branding transforms perception, why every shliach should have structured giving levels like Chai Founders, and how to fundrais...

What happens when a young couple moves to a city with barely a minyan, no promises of support, and a whole lot of determination? In this episode, Rabbi Ovadia Goldman shares the remarkable and often hilarious story of building Chabad of Oklahoma City from the ground up. With warmth, wit, and an unmistakably real style, Rabbi Goldman takes us through crashing fundraisers uninvited, calling stranger...

Rabbi Zalman Teichtel is the Shliach to the University of Kansas, he and his wife moved out 19 years ago with "just a dollar, a dream, and a six-week-old baby". Today they are in the midst of building a magnificent and unique new Chabad House. In this fascinating conversation, Rabbi Zalman shares the pivotal lessons that transformed his approach to fundraising on shlichus, drawn from his own perso...

Shmuly Rothman is a fundraising coach that has been working with shluchim over the past 15 years.  His work ranges from helping young shluchim set themselves up for success, to helping large and established Mosdos go to their next level. In this fascinating conversation we cover topics like; when is the “right time" to bring up financial support with a potential donor, creating a culture of giving...

Rabbi Mendel Mintz has been the Shliach to Aspin Colorado for the last 25 years.   Listen to his fascinating story of starting off with nothing in a remote ski town, to building the largest jewish center in the neighborhood.     For more about the work I do with Shluchim, check out my website: coachingbytzviki.com, or email me at: hello@coachingbytzviki.com    

Rabbi Eliyahu Schusterman is the Shliach to Chabad Intown Atlanta, GA.   He is also a Coach who helps Shluchim build efficient and successful organizations.   Listen to this powerful conversation full of insights and lessons that Rabbi Schusterman learned along the way.   Rabbi Schusterman can be reached at: Email: eliyahu@missionscaling.com WhatsApp: 404-931-6449   For more information about the...

Rabbi Paltiel is the Shliach to Port Washington Long Island.   In this episode Rabbi Paltiel shares his powerful journey from the brink of losing everything, to rebuilding stronger than ever.   Tune in for an inspiring story of resilience and faith.   For more about the work I do with Shluchim, check out my website: coachingbytzviki.com, or email me at: hello@coachingbytzviki.com