It starts in the art room of Hasmonean in the 90s.

It moves through decades of creativity, relationships, and stellar reputation.

And then - one unexpected moment brings life to a grinding halt.

And everything changes.

This is Daniel Morris’ story.

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Just 48 hours after I sat down with Rabbi Naftali Schiff, an arson attack was carried out at the former premises of Jewish Futures.

This wasn’t an isolated incident.

Only months earlier, another one of their buildings was defaced with hateful messages.

And yet, what stood out to me then, and even more so now, is the resolve.

The team at Jewish Futures will not be shaken.

The light they bring to tens of thousands each year will not be dimmed.

Am Yisrael Chai.

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In this episode, I sit down with Rabbi Naftali Schiff - a visionary leader, educator, and institution builder whose impact on Jewish life in the UK and beyond is both profound and far-reaching.

As the driving force behind Jewish Futures, Rabbi Schiff has pioneered a model that goes far beyond a single organisation, creating a meta-institution that incubates, scales, and sustains a network of initiatives engaging thousands across the Jewish spectrum.

Rabbi Schiff opens up about what our task on this world truly is, what it means to own responsibility and how getting on with the job without distraction is really the key to getting things done.

A moving part of our conversation centres on his Holocaust project and book, Miracle. We explore the emotional weight of sitting with these stories, the responsibility of preserving them, and the profound lessons they carry, particularly the unwavering will to live that defined so many of those he encountered.

We also reflect on his close relationship with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, and what it meant to work alongside one of the most influential Jewish thinkers of our time.

This and much more, in this weeks conversation.

I hope you enjoy

Aron

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As we approach Pesach, a time that marks both the birth of our nation and the power of storytelling, this episode of the Nexus Podcast leans into the personal and inspiring story of one who chose to join our nation.

In this conversation, Aron Coleman sits down with Tom Goodwin, now Yaakov Yitzchok, an advanced paramedic and medical lead for Hatzolah Manchester, whose journey into Jewish life is both powerful and thought-provoking.

As a Ger who explored widely before committing to a life of Torah and community, Tom brings a rare perspective - one rooted in clarity, humility, and genuine pursuit of truth.

From his upbringing and path to conversion, to openly living as a proud Jew even before formally joining the community, YY shares a story that challenges assumptions and inspires reflection. We explore identity, belonging, the nuances within the Jewish community, and what those born into it might overlook.

Alongside his personal journey, YY also reflects on his role in helping rebuild Hatzolah Manchester, offering insight into leadership, responsibility, and service at the highest level.

The story of our people is made up of individual journeys and that the pursuit of truth and connection is something we are all called to.

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What happens when someone who grows up with almost no connection to faith suddenly begins asking the deepest questions about life, purpose, and truth?

In this episode, we sit down with Charles Bursk, a man whose journey began in Manchester, far removed from an orthodox Jewish lifestyle, yet who found himself drawn onto a powerful and unexpected path of discovery.

Through a series of circumstances, Charles developed an unrelenting drive to understand life on a deeper level. What followed was a transformation. A search for truth that would reshape how he sees the world, his work, his family, and his purpose.

But Charles isn’t someone who stepped away from the real world to pursue meaning.

Quite the opposite.

He’s someone who lives fully within it, navigating the pressures of modern life, business, responsibility, and family, while constantly striving to layer those everyday moments with intention, wisdom, and spiritual clarity.

In this conversation, we explore how to live a life of real meaning in a world designed to distract us.

From building a family and giving charity, to understanding why we’re here in the first place, Charles shares powerful insights on how to stay focused, productive, and purposeful despite the noise and chaos that surround us.

This isn’t just a conversation about faith.

It’s a conversation about how to live.

And if you’ve ever found yourself asking deeper questions about the direction of your life - this episode might just change the way you think about it.

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This week's guest is someone whose journey challenges how we define success, happiness, and spiritual connection in the modern world.

Rabbi Noiky Roberts is a globally recognised speaker, educator, and wedding singer whose unique ability to blend charisma, authenticity, humour, and deep Torah insight has inspired audiences across continents.

Raised in Gateshead and later spending three decades in the close-knit community of Gibraltar, Rabbi Roberts has built a life centred around simplicity, faith, and meaningful human connection — values that stand in sharp contrast to the noise and urgency of modern living.

From overcoming personal struggles and anxiety in his early years, to dedicating his life to Chinuch, community leadership, and inspiring thousands through shiurim, public speaking, and music, Rabbi Roberts represents a rare balance between public performer and deeply grounded servant of Hashem.

In this conversation, we explore profound themes including Bitachon, the pursuit of success, overcoming fear, the power of consistency, community life, and what it truly means to feel at home, both physically and spiritually. We’ll also hear personal reflections on resilience, faith, education, and bringing timeless Jewish wisdom to audiences across the world.

This is a conversation about purpose, perspective, and discovering meaning in both the spotlight and the quiet moments behind it.

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David Rosenthal is a seasoned business strategist and operator with a career spanning senior roles at global institutions including Deutsche Bank and Bank of America.

Today, David works closely with founders and business owners to help them transition from service-led operations into scalable, process-driven businesses.

Known for asking the uncomfortable questions, David brings clarity around structure, time management, and sustainable growth, while remaining deeply committed to community leadership and giving back.

His mission is simple: help businesses regain control, and help leaders build something that truly lasts.

https://rosenthalconsulting.co.uk/

Connect with David 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rosenthal-26185/

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🎙️ What does a 17 hour work day really do for you?

🎙️ The challenges of a child diagnosed with epilepsy

🎙️ Dealing with rogue business consultants

🎙️ When is working too hard too hard?

🎙️ How do you land your first hotel contract?

🎙️ How would a library of 20,000 anecdotes and thoughts support your ability to write?

🎙️ Bringing 30 years of business experience to the nonprofit sector

In this energised and riveting conversation, Aron is joined by Yechiel Leitner, who spills the beans on the realities of 30 years in the business world, and more recently his work in giving back to the community.

🎙️ This conversation covers it ALL

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In this wide-ranging conversation, Aron sits down with Rabbi Yechiel Emanuel - Principal of Beis Hatalmud, Rav of the rapidly growing Ohel Sholom community, and a leader quietly supporting Jewish life across Manchester and beyond.

From his London upbringing and formative years in Gateshead, Rabbi Emanuel traces an unexpected journey: from founding the groundbreaking Camp Orach Chaim in Ukraine, to a decade spent inspiring boys, and later supporting Jewish refugees following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war.

The conversation moves into more personal territory as Rabbi Emanuel shares his journey through secondary infertility, his composed yet powerful address in Kerestir, and the discovery of the Viledniker - a story of quiet miracles, perspective, and spiritual resilience.

We explore what authentic leadership looks like today: building a shul that doesn’t just attract attendance, but transforms those who daven there.

Rabbi Emanuel also reflects on public speaking, communal responsibility, and the importance of finding, and building, a lifelong relationship with a leader of one’s own.

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In this episode, Aron Coleman sits down with Dovi Sternlicht, Founder of Quate Construction, to discuss his fascinating journey, from Belz Cheder, through to becoming MCABE, RICS and a fully qualified paramedic.

Dovi is hyper-focused on achieving his goals, and is set on bringing a complete professional service to his broad client base and proves that if your mind is set on something, there is little in your way other than your mind that will stop you getting there.

https://www.quate.co.uk/

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In this heartfelt episode, Rabbi Aron Litwin shares the personal journey that led to the founding of Mekimi and his life’s mission of supporting bereaved children and families.

From his own experiences of loss, grief, and resilience, he discusses the importance of expressing emotions honestly, what a grieving child truly needs, and the moment his understanding of his own pain shifted.

Rabbi Litwin offers an inside look at how Mekimi works with families from the first call, the challenge of maintaining dignity and privacy in charity work, and the emotional weight of being on the front lines of tragedy.

He reflects on his father’s legacy, the impact of his mother’s illness, and the meaning found through faith, community, and purpose.

With messages for the community, for orphans, and a deeply personal reflection on naming his son after his father, this conversation is a poignant exploration of grief, healing, and the quiet holiness of supporting those in pain.

If you can, kindly consider supporting the important work of Mekimi:

https://mekimi.co.uk/donate

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