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Meaningful People

Meaningful Minute

There are so many Jewish personalities and big people in the world. They all have a story on how they became who they are today. Deep, unboundedly interesting, fun and uplifting, Meaningful People Podcast is a weekly opportunity for Nachi & Momo to talk to the Jewish world"s meaningful people.

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01:17:27

Danielle Renov: I’d Rather Be Under Fire in Israel...

Meaningful People ·

2025/06/28

Danielle Renov—best known as the creative force behind “Peas, Love & Carrots”—joins the Meaningful People Podcast not to share recipes, but to open up about something far more raw and real: living through war in Israel as a mother. In this emotionally charged episode, Danielle shares what life is like in Yerushalayim under missile fire, separated from her husband and holding down the home with extraordinary resilience. She opens up about fear, faith, and motherhood in a war zone—describing what it

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01:17:48

The Lubavitcher Rebbe: Judaism’s Most Impactful...

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2025/06/25

In this special Gimmel Tammuz episode, we reflect on the legacy, leadership, and transformative vision of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, 31 years after his histalkus. Featuring moving conversations with Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz, Rabbi Yosef Bronstein, and Rabbi Shlomo Katz, this episode explores how the Rebbe's teachings continue to shape Jewish life today, from his unmatched scholarship and moral clarity, to his relentless optimism and unconditional Ahavas Yisrael. Whether you're Chabad, not Chabad, or

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01:10:11

Yishai Fleisher | The Wake-Up Call: Come Home to...

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2025/06/21

Yishai Fleisher joins Nachi Gordon for a powerful conversation that dives deep into the heart of Am Yisrael. Broadcasting from the diaspora, but with his soul in Israel, Yishai opens up about the war with Iran, his personal longing to return to the front lines, and the spiritual and political crossroads facing the Jewish people today. From his work in Chevron and his role as a councilman in Efrat, to organizing international tours with figures like Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, Yishai shares the

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01:07:24

Sipora Sassoon | She Lost All 7 Of Her Siblings in a...

Meaningful People ·

2025/06/14

In this deeply emotional and inspiring conversation, Siporah Sassoon shares her harrowing story of surviving a tragic house fire that claimed the lives of her seven siblings. She opens up about the trauma, the long road to physical and emotional recovery, and how her unwavering faith in Hashem has carried her through the darkest of times. A decade has passed since a tragic house fire ripped through Sipora Sassoon’s home in Brooklyn, claiming the lives of her seven siblings. Sipora survived—but not

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01:37:17

Money, Shidduchim & Pressure: What’s Really Going On?...

Meaningful People ·

2025/06/07

In this riveting episode, Rabbi Joey Haber sits down with Nachi Gordon for an unfiltered, thought-provoking conversation that tackles some of the most pressing—and often taboo—questions in the Jewish world today. What does it really mean to live a Torah life in a world obsessed with status? How can we tell the difference between true mitzvah and materialism? Are we setting up our youth for failure by defining success through narrow expectations—like the 3-to-5-year Kollel rule? From the Syrian and

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01:00:00

Face to Face with America: Rabbi Shoff in Downtown...

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2025/06/03

Rabbi Elchanan Shoff took to the streets of downtown Chicago to answer the raw, unfiltered questions of everyday people—from devout Christians and curious Muslims to military moms and tourists from Poland. As an Orthodox Jewish rabbi, Rabbi Shoff opens up honest, thoughtful conversations about religion, identity, Israel, morality, gender, and what it truly means to coexist. This powerful episode of Ask Me Anything showcases the value of deep dialogue, mutual respect, and the pursuit of truth across

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01:27:18

R' Mendy Chitric | Living as a Rabbi in a Place Most...

Meaningful People ·

2025/05/24

This is the extraordinary journey of Rabbi Mendy Chitric, a Chabad rabbi based in Turkey. Born in Swat, Pakistan, and part of an 11th-generation Chabad family, Rabbi Chitric has spent the last 25 years serving the Jewish community in Istanbul — a city where Jewish life dates back 2,700 years. Originally planning to stay for just one year, Rabbi Chitric remained to answer the needs of a community facing significant challenges: assimilation, declining population, and a need for strong Jewish

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01:13:02

Mirlana Morris | My Son Died in a Stampede, BUT what...

Meaningful People ·

2025/05/17

On Lag BaOmer, Mirlana Morris opens up about the life and legacy of her son Donny, who tragically passed away in the Meron disaster of 2021. In a deeply moving conversation, Mirlana shares intimate memories of Donny’s character — a vibrant, kind, and meticulous young man who touched countless lives with his quiet acts of kindness and sincerity. From his early years in Teaneck, NJ, to his transformative time at Yeshivat Sha’alvim in Israel, Donny stood out for his warmth, discipline, and

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01:22:55

Rahel Bayar: 7 Years As A Child Abuse Prosecutor,...

Meaningful People ·

2025/05/10

In this powerful and deeply insightful conversation, Rahel Bayar sits down with Nachi Gordon to discuss her journey from being a sex crimes and child abuse prosecutor in the Bronx to founding The Bayar Group, an organization dedicated to abuse and harassment prevention across North America. Rahel shares how her early aspirations in psychology shifted to law, leading her to work on some of the most difficult cases imaginable—domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault. With years of courtroom

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01:26:15

R’ Daniel Kalish | No Tests, No Expulsions -...

Meaningful People ·

2025/05/03

Rabbi Kalish and Nachi Gordon sit down for the first ever live audience podcast at the Pesach at Bordeaux program. In this dynamic conversation, Nachi pressed R’ Kalish on every point: Why no tests in Yeshiva? Why no expulsions from Yeshiva? Why only show love to your students? This conversation is the clearest, most powerful window into Rabbi Kalish’s vision for Jewish education (chinuch) — and his answers will challenge how we all think about education. This episode was made

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01:37:09

Now-Jewish Nanny: “It’s Finally TIME to tell you...

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2025/04/26

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Meaningful People, we sit down with Adriana, the woman behind the viral “Non-Jewish Nanny” persona, to hear her remarkable story of transformation. What began as a nanny job for Orthodox Jewish families in Boca Raton led to a deep, personal journey that ultimately brought her to an Orthodox Jewish conversion. Adriana shares what it was like growing up Christian in Florida, how she was first introduced to Jewish customs through the families she worked for,

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01:10:14

Rabbi Shoff Faces SHOCKING Questions in Times Square

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2025/04/14

What happens when an Orthodox rabbi takes to the streets of Times Square and invites people to ask him anything? In this riveting episode, Rabbi Shoff answers real, unfiltered questions from strangers on the street — from the Jewish perspective on marrying out of the faith, to whether Jews worship Trump, if they were behind 9/11 (yes, someone actually asked that), Jewish teachings on the afterlife, and so much more. This is one of the most eye-opening conversations we’ve ever had — raw, honest,

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59:09

Michal Lobanov | Widow of Murdered Hostage Speaks Out

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2025/04/05

In this episode, we speak with Michal Lobanov, the wife of Alexander (Alex) Lobanov HY’D, who was abducted by Hamas on October 7, 2023, while working as the head bartender at the Nova Music Festival near Kibbutz Re’im. Alex was a devoted father from Ashkelon, caring for his physically disabled parents and supporting his wife Michal, who was five months pregnant at the time of his abduction. Tragically, after enduring months of captivity, Alex was murdered by Hamas, and his body was recovered from a

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01:10:30

R' Yehoshua Soudakoff | The Deaf Rabbi

Meaningful People ·

2025/03/29

In this powerful interview, we sit down with Rabbi Yehoshua Soudakoff, a trailblazing deaf rabbi, to discuss his journey, the challenges he has faced, and the impact he is making in the Jewish Deaf community worldwide. He shares his experiences growing up deaf in a hearing world, his path to becoming a rabbi, and the work he is doing to make Torah and Judaism more accessible. There are an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 Deaf and hard-of-hearing Jews in Israel and around 40,000 to 50,000 worldwide, with

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01:53:57

Lipa Reveals It All — His Story, His Pain, and His...

Meaningful People ·

2025/03/22

Lipa Schmeltzer is more than just a singer—he’s a storyteller, a trailblazer, and a man who has walked a deeply personal journey of growth and healing. In this powerful episode of the Meaningful People Podcast, Lipa opens up like never before about his childhood, struggles with anxiety, the role of therapy in his life, and his evolving perspective on faith, music, and personal transformation. From the highs of his music career to the challenges he faced within the community, Lipa shares raw and

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01:24:28

Shannon Nuszen | Ex-Christian Missionary Reveals Path...

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2025/03/15

From Evangelical Missionary to Orthodox Jew: This is Shannon Nuszen's Unbelievable Journey! In this powerful interview, Shannon Nuszen shares her extraordinary transformation from being an evangelical missionary—trained to convert Jews—to embracing Orthodox Judaism. Raised in a fundamentalist Christian family, Shannon later joined the Christian messianic movement, working with missionary groups targeting Jews, but eventually converted to Judaism and now regrets her past involvement. What led her to

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01:27:48

Rabbi Nechemia Malinowitz | Fighting the Woke War

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2025/03/08

Join Nachi Gordon as he sits down with Rabbi Nechemia Malinowitz for an eye-opening conversation about the future of the Jewish people in Eretz Yisrael, the importance of Aliyah, and the ongoing battle to preserve Jewish tradition in Israel. Hear the story of how Rabbi Malinowitz helped 35,000+ students enter Israel during COVID and his advocacy to maintain the sanctity of Israel. Hear why the World Zionist Organization (WZO) is so important for Jewish representation. With an annual budget of 2B

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01:29:58

Rav Doniel Katz | How A Vivid Dream Led Me To Judaism

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2025/03/02

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 experiences, he was finally led to Jerusalem in 2000. Since then, he has spent nearly two decades immersed in

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02:07:53

Andrey Kozlov | I was Held Hostage In Gaza for 8 Months

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2025/02/22

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/install/mpp __________________________________________________ ► Rothenberg Law Firm - Personal Injury

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01:16:34

Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt | We Can & Must Do Better

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2025/02/15

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 ____________________________________________________ ► PZ Deals - Download the app and never pay full price

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