Meaningful People

Shimrit Adar was born in Israel and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Though she currently resides there with her husband and four children, she thoroughly enjoys spreading her joy all over the world. Shimi is a motivational speaker, an MC, and an entertainer.

Shimi taught Zumba classes for a decade, even spearheading several Zumbathons for charity, with a cover story in the Wall Street Journal. She was (and continues to be!) the MC at numerous Challah Bakes, including one down in Panama!

Shimi's spirit and her passion for making a positive impact on people have taken her to cities far and wide. Atlanta. Toronto. Miami. Lakewood. Dallas. Jerusalem. Panama City. Johannesburg. Rio Grande. Punta Cana.

Shimi loves sharing meaningful slogans and quotes. One of her favorite mottos that she lives by is, "Be the reason someone smiles."

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A widely admired inspirational teacher and guide, Rabbi Judah Mischel is Executive Director of Camp HASC, the Hebrew Academy for Special Children – the Jewish community's premier Summer program for individuals with special needs. He also founded Tzama Nafshi, an organization dedicated to fostering Jewish education and inspiration, committed to working to connect Jews with their heritage, and each other. He is also the mashpia for OU-NCSY.

Rabbi Mischel studied at Yeshivat Shaalavim and Yeshiva University and earned a BA in History from Yeshiva University, a Master's in Education from Azrieli Graduate School, and was a Graduate Fellow at the CUNY Center for Coexistence at the School for Public Affairs.

Rav Judah & his wife, Ora, live in Ramat Beit Shemesh with their eight children.

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Also known as the Surfing Rabbi, Rabbi Yom Tov Glaser is not your typical rabbi! The son of a successful sportswear manufacturer, Rabbi Yom Tov was raised in the foothills of Hollywood, California. A Bal Teshuva and now Chasidish, but you can still see him mountain biking, playing guitar and surfing.

Since 2000, Rabbi Glaser has been a senior Rabbi at Aish HaTorah's World Center in the Old City of Jerusalem.

In 2002, Rabbi Glaser founded the internationally acclaimed Possible You Seminar, a week-long self-transformation experience, which he offers both in Jerusalem and abroad. Today, the Possible You is Rabbi Yom Tov's most significant project.

Rabbi Yom Tov is part of the Pinsk Karlin Chassidic Shul in Meah Shearim, where the congregation is known for screaming every word of their prayer service at the top of their lungs. He is also a student of a Chasidic Rebbe whose life's work is the research and practice of Kabbalistic reality. Learning with this Rebbe takes place around his long wood table, and extends into the wee hours of the night.

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How do we work on our middos? What does it take to be a good parent? What do us as human beings crave most?

This week we got to sit down with world-renowned mechanech, author, and speaker, who counsels both parents and teens in NY and NJ. He is the author of Olam Hamiddos, Olam Ha'avodah, Run After the Right Kavod and The Heart of Parenting.

Rabbi Moshe Don Kestenbaum, was a rebbi in the Mesivta of Waterbury for over 10 years and at such a young age has been helping the teens of Klal Yisroel with heart, soul and conviction.

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R' Paysach J. Krohn is known as one of the best story tellers in the world. He is also known as a very popular mohel, author, rabbi, and lecturer on topics related to ethics and spiritual growth. He is the author of the bestselling "Maggid" series of books for ArtScroll, inspired by the stories of Rabbi Sholom Schwadron, who was known as the "Maggid of Jerusalem".

We got to ask him about his life, favorite stories & so much more.

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David Bashevkin, also known as @DBashIdeas on Twitter, is known as a deep thinker and for his comedic genius. He is a writer and professor based in New Jersey. He is currently Director of Education of NCSY, an Orthodox Union youth group.

He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Public Policy and Management at The New School's Milano School of International Affairs, focusing on crisis management. In 2014, Dovid published a sefer on sin in Jewish thought entitled B'Rogez Rachem Tizkor and recently published an English work entitled Sinˑaˑgogue: Sin and Failure in Jewish Thought).

Dovid has been rejected from several prestigious fellowships and awards.

As the morah d'asrah of Congregation Aish Koshesh in Woodmere, NY, Rabbi Weinberger has become a pillar in the community and beyond. He has been involved in Jewish outreach for over 30 years having inspired countless Jews. A noted speaker, Rabbi Weinberger's vast Torah knowledge and passion for yiddishkeit are imparted in all his Shiurim.

With a genuine soul, it is clear why so many connect with him.

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.

Originally from Pitsburg and currently living in Woodmere, L.I. , Mrs. Farbman is a mother, a volunteer to Hatzolah and a team leader helping wipe away the tears of Klal Yisroel. In this episode, we got to hear what it's like to have one of the hardest jobs in the world, being there with people who are heartbroken.

Born in Minneapolis, MN to a family of Chabad Shluchim, Benny Friedman began his musical career at the age of 13 singing for locals around the neighborhood. Recognizing the power of music and it's ability to inspire, he dedicated many hours to vocal training and perfecting his art.

Benny Friedman's talent was quickly recognized throughout the Jewish world and his music career took off with his first album release in 2009. His popularity rose and soon the demand for his presence at events, weddings, concerts skyrocketed.

Since then, he has released many more albums and some of the Jewish music scene's most popular songs including 'Ivri Anochi', 'Yesh Tikvah', and 'Charasho'.

Growing up in Teaneck, NJ, Rabbi Senter's parents raised him to develop a deep love and yearning for knowledge and Torah. He moved to Israel with his rebbitzen and learned in the Mir yeshiva for 5 years before starting to give shiur to a group of talmidim.

In 2006, Rabbi Chaim Zvi Senter founded Yeshivas Aderes Hatorah on the philosophy that "every talmid with a desire to excel in his learning deserves the attention and support needed to truly do so".

Rabbi Senter is known for his groundbreaking ideas and approach towards everything he does. In this episode, the Rosh Hayeshiva talks about the importance of pushing through the failures and celebrating one's successes.