Jeff Astrof is a Hollywood writer and producer. Perhaps the most significant story he’s written is about his journey to Jewish observance. Jeff recently shared some tales from the writer’s room and what it’s like to work in Hollywood as an Orthodox Jew. This is his story.  Saturday to Shabbos is a Tachlis Media podcast. […]

Serge Zenin’s parents chose to send him to Yeshiva day school, which almost derailed his interest in Judaism for good. But Serge rediscovered it on his own terms as an adult and found his way to Jewish observance. This is his story.  Saturday to Shabbos is a Tachlis Media podcast. Learn more at tachlismedia.com

Aja Cohen is a fashion designer who has worked for Converse, Aeropostale and Elle Magazine, among others, before starting her own clothing brand. She’s also an Orthodox Jewish mom from New Jersey. She recently wove together for us the narrative threads of her religious and career journeys. This is her story.  Saturday to Shabbos is […]

Gavin Teller faced major life decisions in career and in love. The choices he almost made and the alternatives he  found led him on his path to Jewish observance, and to his true name, Rabbi Gavin Mordechai Teller. This is his story.  Saturday to Shabbos is a Tachlis Media podcast. Learn more at tachlismedia.com

Chaya Parkoff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Parkoff endured a family tragedy and personal health challenge, both of which could easily have made her lose her faith. Instead, Chaya grew from her experiences and found a unique path to Judaism. This is her story.  Saturday to Shabbos is a Tachlis Media podcast. Learn more […]

The journey to Jewish observance can be spiritual, physical … or both. Yaakov Schy’s journey took him all the way around the world to China and back. You might not think of China as the perfect place to light a Jewish flame. But, for Yaakov, that’s exactly what happened. This is his story.  Saturday to […]

Dr. Alan Perlman spent a number of years in the U.S. Air Force. You might not think that’s the ideal setting to grow religiously, but that’s exactly what happened to Perlman. He credits the supportive people, Jewish and non-Jewish, that he met at every stage of his journey for helping him get to where he is […]

Dr. Jonathan Field is a Manhattan-based Allergist-Immunologist. His journey to Jewish observance included some timely geographic moves and positive influence from his sister. This is his story. Saturday to Shabbos is a Tachlis Media podcast. Learn more at tachlismedia.com

Aron Sandler grew up religious, then made a career choice that strained his ability to lead an observant life. Aron managed to stay on the path despite his challenging environment. It’s an important lesson about what it takes to maintain commitment to Judaism. This is his story. Saturday to Shabbos is a Tachlis Media podcast. […]

Michael Schwartz is an attorney who specializes in defending police officers and other public servants accused of wrongdoing. And he does it while proudly wearing a kippah. His story from minimal Jewish observance to Orthodoxy winds into and out of courtrooms, where some fascinating dramas have played out. This is his story. Saturday to Shabbos […]