Jeremy Lustman created and leads DLA Piper's Israel Group, which includes over 300 lawyers throughout the firm.  But we barely touched on his legal career, since there is so much to talk about relating to Jeremy's Chessed, Aliyah and Rabbeim.

Summary

In this episode, Yaakov Wolff interviews Jeremy Lustman, who shares his journey of engaging in Chesed and volunteer work, particularly in Africa. The conversation delves into the emotional aspects of pain and resilience, the importance of faith in humanity, and the impact of small acts of kindness. Jeremy discusses his involvement in various nonprofits and the significance of community engagement, especially for Olim in Israel. He emphasizes the need to maintain relationships with Rabbeim and the value of being proactive in creating connections. The episode highlights the idea that everyone can contribute to Chesed in meaningful ways, regardless of their circumstances.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:27 Operation Ethiopia: A Mission of Healing

06:49 Personal Reflections on Trauma and Empathy

09:07 Philosophy of Giving and Community Engagement

11:18 Finding Joy in Small Moments

17:15 Grassroots Initiatives and Community Impact

20:01 The Power of Influence in Charity Work

27:41 Finding Time for Chesed in Busy Lives

32:14 Impact Aliyah: A Journey of Giving Back

39:53 Maintaining Relationships with Rabbeim