Meaningful People

You probably have seen him by the Western Wall. Since 1982, Jeff Seidel has introduced thousands of Jewish college students to their first Shabbat experience as well as offered free tours and classes through his Jewish Student Centers at Hebrew U in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University, Ben-Gurion University in Beersheba, and IDC in Herzliya. He has lived in Jerusalem's Old City for over thirty years and connected tens of thousands to the Land of Israel. He has also authored "The Jewish Traveler's Resource Guide," which lists Shabbat placement programs around the world.

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Stand-up comedian, actor, director. Uri Zohar was the biggest star in Israel. But then it all changed. Today he is known as the undisputed leader of the teshuvah movement in Eretz Yisrael. What is less known is that Rav Uri is a tremendous talmid chacham and gadol in his own right. Over 85 years old, bli ayin hara, he sits and learns the entire day, and most of the night too, peeling himself away from his Gemara only when absolutely necessary, like when his presence is needed at kiruv events and the like.

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The world is mourning. In the first part of the episode, we sit down with Trauma Expert Zahava Farbman to discuss coping methods for the tragedy and loss the Jewish world is experiencing.

The rest of the episode is stitched with a previous episode where Mrs. F discusses how to deal with trauma and tragedy.

Traumatic experiences are difficult to get through. In walks, the "traumatologist", Zahava Farbman also known as the associate director of crisis intervention, trauma and bereavement services of Chai Lifeline's Project Chai. Zahava helps the families of loved ones who suddenly passed away, got kidnapped, got hurt, got sick etc. cope with their situation and crisis they are going through.

Harry Rothenberg, Esq., a partner at The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP and magna cum laude graduate of Harvard Law School, is best known for his successes in the courtroom on behalf of victims of catastrophic injury. His firm is one of the leading personal injury law firms in the United States. Harry is equally passionate about speaking on Jewish topics. A sought-after lecturer for his crowd-pleasing talks, his favorite project is a popular weekly video blog about Jewish holidays and the Torah portion of the week.

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TRIGGER WARNING - This episode contains conversations about mental health, eating disorder and suicide.

Avremi Gourarie is a prolific music publisher behind so much of the Jewish world's music. In this episode, we discuss with him the life of his daughter Yocheved, her struggle with an eating disorder, depression and her heartbreaking recent death.

Yocheved was a kind, brilliant and thoughtful person. Loved by all and continues to have a tremendous impact in this world.

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Shloime Zionce was born in Brooklyn, NY, and grew up in Toronto, Canada. He currently serves as Ami Magazine's Senior Foreign Correspondent and Travels all over the World on a frequent basis. Known for his keen observations and very direct and upfront style of communication, His exciting travel articles and videos have garnered millions of views from international audiences and are constantly being featured in International Newspapers and TV stations worldwide. He currently lives in Israel with his wife and two children.

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Not just the daughter of Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis and leader of Hineni Couples, Slovie is a noted teacher, author, relationships and parenting lecturer. She is the author of the parenting handbook, Raising A Child With Soul. She gives weekly classes and has lectured throughout the world.

In this episode we discuss parenting, relationships, Rebbetzin Jungreis' legacy and more!

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Rabbi Jacobson heads The Meaningful Life Center, which bridges the secular and the spiritual, through a wide variety of live and on-line programming. The Meaningful Life Center presents to people of all backgrounds the universal teachings of Torah as a blueprint for life. MLC, called a "Spiritual Starbucks" by the New York Times, is an outgrowth of Rabbi Jacobson's teachings which have captured the hearts of thousands of participants over the last 40 years with their spiritual message and profound insights into the human condition.

He is the author of the best-selling book Toward a Meaningful Life which has sold over 500,000 copies to date.

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Most people know Amar'e as the NBA Superstar who played for the Suns, Knicks, Mavericks & Heat. Also going by Yehoshafat, he is now a frum Jew, assistant coach for the Brooklyn Nets, owner of a wine brand and so much more.

We were privileged to sit down with him to discuss his journey to Judaism.

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This episode is a little different. First off, Twitter's @AimHumor unmasks himself! Also, Dovid Bashevkin returns and we get to talk to him and AY about classic jewish characters, make some jokes and more. This is our first Purim episode. Hope you enjoy!

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