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The Long Short Way is a podcast hosted by Rabbi Mendy Bistritzky, where meaningful stories meet soulful conversations. Each episode explores the winding paths of personal growth, faith, and purpose—highlighting the unexpected ways that challenge can lead to clarity, and that the "long short way" is often the most direct route to real transformation.

Through heartfelt storytelling and thoughtful interviews, Rabbi Mendy speaks with individuals about their spiritual journeys, life experiences, and the moments that shaped who they are today.

Produced by Chabad of Saugus, this podcast invites you to slow down, dig deeper, and discover the beauty in the process.

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Yankie is a veteran trauma and addiction therapist in the field of psychotherapy.

​For 13 years, Yankie served as the clinical director of two community organizations which has collectively supported well over 1000 individuals and families. Yankie has focuses his clinical work specifically on trauma-healing utilizing EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) and related clinical modalities. Additionally, he is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist through the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) as well as an accredited CSAT Supervisor and a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT).
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Gabi Koyenov grew up in Queens to immigrant parents, where the blend of grit and curiosity that defined his upbringing later guided his search for meaning. He spent years dedicated in yeshiva, pursuing the path of becoming a rabbi and exploring questions of faith, purpose, and human nature. His curiosity eventually led him beyond the yeshiva walls and into the wider world, where he connected with people through psychology and storytelling. Graduating summa cum laude with dual master’s degrees in Marriage & Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling, Gabi founded The Men’s Therapy Studio, a thriving private practice helping men navigate relationships, identity, and self-understanding. Known for his grounded yet transformative approach, he creates a space where men learn to trust themselves, express emotion freely, and rediscover a sense of purpose and confidence. In addition, Gabi hosts The Gabi Koyenov Podcast, where he brings together thinkers, artists, and innovators for candid, soulful conversations about life, growth, and the human experience.
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Estee Weingarten

✨ Wife • Mom of 4 • Life Coach ✨
Founder of The Comfort Zone Community — a community where wives of struggling addicts find strength, hope, and sisterhood.

Our mission is to walk beside women on their recovery journey — helping them rediscover themselves, rebuild with love, and remember they are never alone. 💛
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🎙 Eric Levitz — Executive Director, AZ House Jerusalem 

Eric Levitz is the Executive Director and Founder of AZ House Jerusalem, a transformative recovery program serving the Jewish world. Founded in 2016, AZ House provides long-term residential treatment for men seeking recovery from addiction — with no cost to residents or families. The goal isn’t simply to make treatment affordable, but to remove money from the equation entirely, allowing the organization to focus fully on helping people and delivering the highest possible standard of care. 

Based in Jerusalem but reaching far beyond it, AZ House has become a global destination for recovery, with men coming from across Israel, the United States, Canada, England, South Africa, and Australia to join its vibrant community. 

Eric and his team have built more than just a treatment center — they’ve built a family and a community. Their work blends structure, accountability, and deep connection with real-life experiences: camping trips, community projects, shared meals, and time outdoors. Residents learn not only how to stay sober but how to live — building, fixing, cooking, laughing, and rediscovering purpose through teamwork and self-reliance. 

Known throughout the recovery community as someone who will always make time to “schmooze,” Eric believes that connection is at the heart of healing. His warmth, humor, and authenticity draw people in, and his leadership has inspired hundreds of men to rebuild their lives, stay sober, and become contributing members of their communities. 

As AZ House enters its tenth year, Eric continues to lead with the same passion that started it all — a belief that with the right environment, support, and spirit, anyone can recover and thrive.
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R' Binyamin Greenspoon, LCSW, is the Clinical Director of Nesivos, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing mental health services and support to the Lakewood community. With a Master's in Social Work from Wurzweiler School of Social Work, he's a state-certified crisis counselor and EMDR consultant.

R' Greenspoon has guided thousands of young people and their families towards healing and success through his work at Nesivos. The organization offers a range of services, including assessments, mentors, case-management, and parent support groups.

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Aaron Fogel has come back from the deepest depths of addiction to being a successful business owner and a great contributor to society, and now spends a good portion of his time giving back to those who are struggling, especially through a program that means so much to him, which is the AZ house in Jerusalem. With nearly 6 years of sobriety behind him, he shares with Sony the trials and triumphs of this journey.

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Eli Erenthal is the Director of Operations at Our Village, a sober living community dedicated to healing and growth. He’s a communicator, educator, and advocate for addiction recovery, known for holding space with empathy and helping people rediscover hope and purpose.
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Ilan Smith is a world-class illusionist, mentalist, and speaker who has captivated audiences around the world, across stages, screens, and boardrooms. Specializing in both stage and close-up performances, Ilan blends comedy, powerful illusions, mind reading, and influence effects with inspirational storytelling. His unique style has earned him countless appearances on television and radio, including multiple spot-on predictions of the FIFA Soccer World Cup results, as well as performances for Fortune 500 companies and international audiences.
Beyond entertainment, Ilan is a sought-after speaker who uses magic as a tool to unlock creativity, motivation, and personal growth. His signature talks, The Illusion of Motivation and Fall in Love with the Problem, combine live demonstrations with transformative insights—leaving participants inspired and equipped with new ways of thinking. Whether on stage or in the boardroom, Ilan’s work is defined by wonder, laughter, and lasting impact.

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