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Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer

The #1 Jewish podcast for real inspiration. Powerful conversations rooted in Judaism, Jewish identity, and faith. From Jews who"ve overcome impossible odds to leaders shaping Israel and Jewish life worldwide.

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01:09:13

Nosson & Esther Muhr: From a Psych Ward to the...

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2026/02/21

Nosson and Esther Muhr were raised in chaos - abuse, suicide, addiction, psychosis, rejection - and still refused to let trauma decide who they would become. Their path to Judaism stretched over years of setbacks, hospitalizations, lost jobs, and a conversion process that nearly fell apart. They kept going anyway, and today they’re building a simple, committed Jewish life they fought hard to earn. This is a raw story of giyures, emunah, mental health, teshuva, and finding purpose inside authentic

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01:03:49

R' Ken Spiro: The Best Jewish Response to Christian Hate

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2026/02/14

Join Rabbi Ken Spiro for a bold, deeply researched conversation on one of the most debated questions in religious history. Why has Judaism never accepted Christianity? Was “Yushka” (Jesus of Nazareth) truly one historical figure, and what do the earliest historical sources actually say about him? Where do core Jewish beliefs fundamentally diverge from Christian theology? And what does the Torah really teach about the identity and role of the Moshiach?In this powerful and eye-opening talk, Rabbi

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01:27:39

R’ Eliyahu Pereira: From a Life of Nightclubs to...

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2026/02/07

R’ Eliyahu Pereira tells his story without glossing it over. He describes the environments that shaped him, the faith he struggled with, and the questions that stayed with him. It’s a grounded conversation about emunah and the long road it can take to find your footing.Follow R' Eliyahu's channels hereYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eliyahupereiraIG: https://www.instagram.com/eliyahupereira/Group: https://www.skool.com/gounity/about✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬► The Next Big Jewish

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00:45:19

Lama: The Palestinian Girl Who Escaped Gaza & Truly...

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2026/02/02

This is our first guest from...Gaza. Meet Lama Dalloul. Lama is a Palestinian woman who lived under Hamas rule and chose to speak out after October 7. She shares what daily life in Gaza was really like, why many Gazans are afraid to criticize Hamas, and what happened after she posted her views on TikTok.She explains the threats she received, the risk of speaking openly, and why she rejects antisemitism and refuses to blame Jewish civilians for the war. She also discusses escaping Gaza, the financial

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01:13:53

Nissim Black: The Real Cost of Choosing Torah &...

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2026/01/31

This episode addresses the reaction that followed Nissim Black becoming Jewish. It also follows the discourse around how antisemitism intensified, including controversies involving Kanye West and Candace Owens. It looks at how those conversations spilled into everyday interactions, changing how people spoke, distanced themselves, or made assumptions. The focus is on identity, conversion, social consequences, and the choice to speak plainly rather than retreat or self-censor.Nissim's channels

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01:22:43

Batyah Furz: How a Filipino Christian with a PhD Left...

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2026/01/24

Batyah had everything in her life, a close family, a successful career, and a deep connection to Christianity. Then one day, her pastor stood before the congregation and admitted that everything he had been preaching was false. In that moment, her entire world collapsed. But even in the confusion, she felt certain that God was real. She just needed to find the truth.Her search led her to explore Judaism. It meant walking away from her career and leaving her family behind as she traveled from the

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00:17:30

BONUS: William Mehrvarz: What Iran's Regime Does Not...

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2026/01/20

William - born and raised in the Islamic Republic of Iran — reveals the shocking truth about what’s really happening inside Iran right now.After escaping the Iranian regime and converting from Islam to Judaism, William opens up about the brutal government crackdowns, the nationwide internet shutdown, and why over 10,000 Iranians have been killed while the world stays silent.He shares his personal story of faith, identity, and courage, and exposes how the regime is silencing voices with violence,

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01:18:49

Omer Wenkert: They Tortured and Starved Me in Gaza -...

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2026/01/17

Survivor Omer Wenkert recounts his 505-day Hamas captivity, including 197 days in total isolation underground after being kidnapped from the Nova Music Festival on October 7. He endured torture, starvation, and psychological abuse, yet found faith, resilience, and hope in God. His powerful testimony of survival, Jewish identity, and belief in peace despite trauma sheds light on the human cost of terror, mental endurance, and spiritual transformation under unimaginable darkness.More From

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01:24:50

R' Eli Stefansky: How I Accidentally Started the...

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2026/01/13

Rav Eli Stefansky is a global Torah phenomenon and real-world change maker. A former businessman with no claim to photographic memory, he proves that greatness in Torah is built through consistency, grit, and heart. As the founder of the MDY Daf Yomi program, he has helped tens of thousands of Jews around the world learn Gemara every single day, many for the first time in their lives.Known for his clarity, warmth, humor, and relentless optimism, Rav Eli breaks down complex sugyos into accessible,

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00:59:33

Eliya Cohen & Ziv Abud: 505 Days as a Gazan Hostage...

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2026/01/10

Eliya Cohen was kidnapped by Hamas and held hostage in Gaza for 505 days. Ziv Abud survived the October 7 massacre by hiding in a bomb shelter, believing Eliya was gone, while he had no idea she was alive. Captivity, survival, faith, emunah, bitachon, tefillah, unanswered prayers, hope, trauma, resilience, Jewish strength, love, and miracles all collide in one story. Today, against every odd, they are engaged to be married. A true story of survival, faith in God, and love that endured Hamas terror,

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01:12:44

R' Reuven Feinstein: An Unscripted Conversation About...

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2026/01/03

Rabbi Reuven Feinstein, Rosh Yeshiva of Staten Island and one of the Gedolei Hador, looks back on his childhood growing up in the Bronx, just blocks from Yankee Stadium - where he was beaten for wearing a yarmulke and learned early what it meant to live with emunah and dignity. In this raw and moving conversation, he shares memories of his father, Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, the Gadol Hador, describing a home with no ga’avah, no pretense - just Torah, humility, and love. He speaks about antisemitism in

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00:52:59

Calev Jean: How a Haitian Music Producer Found...

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2025/12/27

What happens when a hip-hop producer from Atlanta discovers truth in the Torah? Calev Jeantean (formerly Demar) shares his unbelievable journey from the music industry and Christianity to Orthodox Judaism - all sparked by one comment on Twitter. From studio fame to faith and family, Calev opens up about identity, race, courage, and spirituality, revealing how two hours of daily study transformed his life forever. This is a story of truth over comfort, faith over fame, and the power of one small

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01:28:56

R' Eli Riesel Returns: The Untold Miracle That Freed...

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2025/12/20

Rabbi Eli Riesel was a working professional who walked away from everything to return to kollel. What followed was not inspiration overnight, but a life turned completely upside down. He found himself buried under debt projected to last up to 85 years, facing legal pressure, personal collapse, and a future that seemed impossible to escape. As his situation spiraled, he encountered a challenge far greater than money or reputation. Against the unanimous advice of his lawyers, Rav Chaim Kanievsky gave

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00:22:05

SPECIAL EPISODE: Yanky Super: I Was Shot At The Bondi...

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2025/12/17

In this powerful interview from Sydney, Australia, Yanky Super recounts his miraculous survival during the Bondi Beach terror attack, where his radio stopped a fatal bullet. Through faith, courage, and community, he reflects on miracles, resilience, and unity amid tragedy. The episode highlights heroic first responders, interfaith compassion, and the strength of Jewish identity in the face of hate. It’s a moving story of hope, light, and survival that turns darkness into inspiration.Help the victims

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00:49:42

Henchy Cohen: Staying Frum After My Chasidish Mother...

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2025/12/13

Henchy Cohen opens up about her parents’ divorce - a split that forced her, at just seven years old, to live between two opposite worlds: her father’s Hasidic community and her mother’s secular life. She talks about the confusion, the judgment, and the quiet strength it took to hold her family together while figuring out who she was. Through it all, Henchy never lost her sense of faith or drive - turning a painful divide into the foundation for a life built on clarity, compassion, and conviction.Her

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01:07:59

Howie Danao: A Filipino Child Raised by Israelis —...

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2025/12/06

Howie Danao grew up in an affluent Tel Aviv home as the adopted son of a secular Israeli family, alongside his Filipino mother who worked as a caretaker. A gifted singer fluent in Hebrew, he rose to the semi-finals of a major Israeli reality competition and later served in the IDF even before he gained citizenship. A transformative Jewish-identity program pushed him to confront his past and his purpose, sending him on a spiritual journey that led to conversion, religious life, and using his music to

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01:19:39

Dr. Yehuda Sabiner: The First Chasidish Doctor In...

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2025/11/29

Yehuda Sabiner grew up in Har Nof, in the heart of Jerusalem, within a Ger chasidish community where his childhood doctor made a powerful impact on him. That early influence set him on a remarkable path, and he went on to become the first fully chasidish, Israel born doctor. After October 7th, he joined the IDF’s search and rescue efforts, bringing his medical skills into some of the most difficult moments the country has faced. In this interview, he reflects on his journey and shares how he manages

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01:22:12

R' Yitzchok Aharon Pinkesz: Kosher Astrology Is Real...

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2025/11/22

I used to think astrology was nonsense - until I met Rabbi Yitzchok Aharon Pinkesz. Rabbi Pinkesz reveals how Judaism and the Torah have always contained a hidden wisdom about the stars - what he calls “Kosher Astrology.”He explains how your birth chart reflects your divine mission, why timing in life is never random, and how God uses celestial cycles to guide human destiny.This isn’t superstition - it’s a deep exploration of how the universe, faith, and free will are intertwined in ways most of us

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01:57:20

Nechama Leapley: How an Amish Girl Found Her Way to...

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2025/11/15

From Amish to Jewish??? Yes. You read that right. Briana Leapley, now Nechama Leapley, shares her inspiring journey from Amish life in rural Kentucky to becoming an Orthodox Jewish convert in Brooklyn. Leaving behind her family and traditions, she navigates intense culture shock, finds guidance from rabbis, and embraces a life of Torah and mitzvot. Her story is one of faith, courage, and transformation, moving from Amish simplicity to Jewish identity, and from Briana to Nechama, with her heart set

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00:53:32

Yaakov W: My Mother Sacrificed Her Life with Me So I...

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2025/11/08

Born in post-communist Poland with no access to Jewish life, Yakov Wasilewicz’s journey from isolation to inspiration is nothing short of miraculous. From a secret childhood identity to a self-chosen bris at 12 and Torah study in America, his story celebrates courage, faith, and maternal sacrifice. His story is a moving testament to how one man’s determination and music keep the light of heritage burning.Yaakov W's email: Yaakov.W.Music@gmail.comHis

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