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Rabbi Mordechai Becher, originally from Australia, is an instructor at Yeshiva University and alumni Rabbi of Neve Yerushalayim College. He received his ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel and the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem and holds an MA in Medieval Jewish History from the Bernard Revel Graduate School. He taught at Ohr Somayach and Neve Yerushalayim in Jerusalem and served in the Israel Defense Forces. Rabbi Becher has answered thousands of questions on AsktheRabbi.org,  presents a Talmud class, Dimensions of the Daf, for the Jewish Broadcasting Service and was senior lecturer for Gateways for 20 years. Rabbi Becher’s latest book, Gateway to Judaism, published by Artscroll,  is in its tenth printing. He has taught in the USA, Canada, England, Israel, South Africa, Australia and Russia, and is a scholar in residence for Legacy Kosher Tours. He has led tours in Africa, Australia, Asia, Europe, Central America and the Middle East

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Sony sits down with Eli Erenthal a colleague and friend who has been in the trenches helping young adults struggling with addiction and other mental health issues. Eli is one of the founders of the Minyan Shelanu Drop-in Center in Lakewood NJ and is currently the Director of Operations at Our Village Sober Living home in Pomona NY. 

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 Meet Shmaya Honickman is the Program Coordinator of The Living Room as well as The Rockland County Area Leader. He has been working in the field of addiction for the last 8 years and got his start working with Sony at the very first Sober Living Facility he started, Arena.

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 Meet Yossi Bensoussan, a compassionate and knowledgeable guide on the journey of recovery and renewal. With decades of experience as a spiritual leader and Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), Yossi has dedicated his life to helping individuals find their path to healing and sobriety.

Yossi currently serves as the Mashgiach Ruchani at the Yeshiva High School of Cleveland, where he provides invaluable spiritual and emotional support to students. In addition to his work in education, he runs a thriving private practice, where he offers personalized counseling and support for those seeking to overcome addiction and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

What sets Yossi apart is not just his professional qualifications, but his deep empathy and understanding of the human experience. He knows firsthand the challenges of addiction and the profound transformation that recovery can bring. Through his motivational speaking engagements and community education efforts, Yossi has touched lives across the United States and Israel. He shares his wisdom and insight with honesty, authenticity, and a touch of humor, making the journey to recovery feel less daunting and more hopeful.

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Israel is under attack and has declared war on Hamas. I am having a conversation with my sister Avigail Gimpel, who lives in Israel and has both her son and son in law fighting in the front lines. The main purpose of this conversation is to find out what's going on, and how we can help.



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Rabbi Nechemia & Raizel Schusterman are Chabad Shluchim in Peabody, Massachusetts, where they serve the local Jewish community. In addition to their work as a Shluchim, they are proud parents of seven children Ka”h and takes great joy in raising their family. 

Beyond their role as parents and shluchim, they have other passions that bring light and hope to this world. Raizel is a highly qualified positive psychology practitioner and life coach. With her training in positive psychology, she has helped many people to cultivate greater happiness, resilience, and well-being in their lives. She is also the host of the ever-popular podcast, "A Positive Podcast," where she shares practical tips and insights on how to live a happier, more fulfilling life.

Nechemia Schusterman is also a mohel, and a nationally certified recovery coach and family recovery coach NCRC & NCFRC. He is also the founder of the JSA – Jewish Support Anonymous, a Jewish Support Group loosely based on the 12 steps to help Jews who struggle. He helped co-create the FOUR CUPS RECOVERY HAGGADAH with noted Author Rabbi Shais Taub, you can purchase a copy at the www.fourcups.org and you can see Raizel at www.Apositivecoach.com

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David has spent over a decade working in the healthcare field.
He majored in business and marketing at Hofstra University and completed his course studies at Touro College. Following his college career, David became a representative for restaurant owners, transforming franchises into successful leaders in the industry. He then decided to transition into Healthcare as Chief Administrator & Principal of Hollis Women’s Center.

In 2015, his passion and personal long-term recovery story led him into the substance abuse treatment field, where he founded Starbent Recovery, an all-Women’s Recovery Residence in New York. In 2019, David relocated to Florida to join Onward Living as Executive Director. His extensive experience, along with his knowledge and compassion, made him a valued member of the team. Most importantly, he improved community outreach and referent relations and has continued to build his reputation of honesty, integrity, and superior client care.

In 2021, David established Genesis Israel together with Aaron Levine as a global model and highly sophisticated abuse rehabilitation for young Americans in the heart of Jerusalem.

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The following episode was performed in front of a live audience at the Our Place annual staff conference.

Sony and Menachem discuss various topics and they also invite staff members to join them for short interviews.

Menachem Poznanski is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in substance abuse prevention, addiction treatment, and recovery support. Menachem is Director of The Living Room (TLR), a clubhouse program for Jewish young adults in recovery from addiction with branches in Brooklyn, Monsey, and The Five Towns as well as Hollywood, Fl. Menachem is Editor-in-chief of The Light Revealed, a social media content publisher serving the Jewish recovery community, and is Executive Vice President of Genesis Treatment, a comprehensive and dynamic substance use disorder and trauma treatment facility in Jerusalem. Menachem has authored three books; Stepping Out of the Abyss: A Jewish Guide to the Twelve Steps, Consciously: Six Steps to living vibrantly with our creator, and his latest book due out in March called Acceptance: A path to inner healing. Menachem received his master’s degree in social work from the Yeshiva University Wurzweiler School of Social Work and lives in Cedarhurst, NY, with his wife Naomi.

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This week Sony sits down with Alex Czertok

Alex Czertok started The Monsey Lighthouse along with his wife Bayla. The Lighthouse is a safe non judgemental space for over 70 girls from the wide Monsey area aged 15-23 years old. Alex works in the real estate field but has been engaged for over 20 years in outreach and inreach program for teens and young adults. The Lighthouse is the best.

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Rabbi Dov Oliver, a native of Melbourne, Australia, assumed leadership of Hillel of Rockland in 2007. Thanks to his quirky sense of humor and caring approach, Rabbi Oliver is sought after by students of all affiliations for counseling, advice and friendship. As one of Birthright Israel’s most popular chaperones, he has led 26 trips. Rabbi Oliver studied for the rabbinate in Montreal and was ordained in Tzfat, Israel. He teaches in the Religious Studies department at Rockland Community College. When he’s not at RCC, he is either on the town golf course around the corner or at Citi Field, cheering on his beloved Mets with his three daughters.

Shevy Oliver, a 2002 graduate of RCC, was active in the early days of Hillel of Rockland. She and her husband, Rabbi Dov Oliver, lived in Australia for three years, conducting outreach among the Jewish people of the outback. She likes to hang out with students on campus or, whenever possible, on the ski slopes or hiking trails. Shevy is known for her non-judgmental approach and creative flair. She enjoys adventures and art projects with her three daughters.

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