Right now, the ENERGY in Jewish communities is off the charts, despite all the negativity we face. In my chat with Michael, we dive into how he's flipped that negative energy into Hot Jewish vibes. Michael shares stories from his Jewish upbringing while attending Yeshiva and his journey in acting and singing. With his humor and authenticity, he's fused his love for Judaism with his passion for the arts, birthing the 'HotJewishEnergy' movement, now rocking over 18K followers on Instagram.

Michael Valdes is currently attending The New School in Manhattan, continuing to pursue his career in acting and singing. In addition to his work with HotJewishEnergy, Michael has also created his own podcast (the HotJewish Podcast) and co-authored a book (Hot Jewish Hanukkah). Michael was also just recently invited by TikTok to attend March Of The Living, an annual march that takes place to commemorate those who lost their lives during the Holocaust.