Yaakov Fein, better known as @theturntjew and @frumfitness, hails from Seattle, Washington, and has earned a reputation as both the king of Jewish memes and a dedicated fitness coach.

In this episode, Yaakov opens up about his life’s journey, reflecting on his religious evolution, his career in fitness, and his experiences navigating the Orthodox Jewish community as a single man.

He shares the pressures he faced growing up, the transformative role Jewish education played in his life, and how his popular meme page came to be.

Yaakov also offers meaningful insights into his fitness journey, the importance of investing in yourself, overcoming peer pressure, and handling the weight of societal expectations.

This is one episode not to be missed. So, tune in now and get ready to think, laugh, and be inspired!

01:12 - Growing Up Jewish in Seattle

02:55 - High School Journey: From Conservative to Orthodox

07:10 - The Influence of NCSY and Choosing Yeshiva

08:49 - Aliyah

18:23 - Starting the Turnt Jew: A Meme Page Success

26:57 - Balancing Humor and Faith

29:13 - Becoming a Fitness Instructor

36:23 - Fitness Philosophy and Accountability

42:03 - Personal Journey and Challenges

44:27 - Dating and Community

01:03:20 - Advice for the Younger Generation

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