Podcast Episodes

Perla Zaltzman | The Day My Daughter Drowned

In this emotional interview, Perla shares the heartbreaking story of the day her young daughter drowned and how that moment forever changed her life. Speaking with raw honesty, she opens up about the…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

R' Yoni Fischer | "Stop Blaming This Generation"

In this deeply emotional and honest conversation, Rabbi Yoni Fischer opens up about his journey, the vision behind his yeshiva, and the importance of meeting people with compassion, not judgment. Fro…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Off the Record: A 9th of Av Conversation With R' Ari Bensoussan

This Off the Record segment was filmed in the lead-up to Tisha B'Av — and it gets real.
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Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

"Mommy, Are You Going to Die?" | The Story of Shana Alayev's Fight For Life

Meet Shana Alayev, a wife, mother of four, and speech therapist who is facing stage four cancer with brutal honesty, raw humor, and unshakable emunah. In this emotional and deeply human conversation,…

Published on 3 months ago

What If We're Too Comfortable in Galus?

This isn't a typical podcast.

It's the trailer for Homeless — our first-ever film.
A raw, emotional journey into what it means to live in exile… and what it means to come home.

If you've ever felt di…

Published on 3 months ago

Devorah Halberstam: The Day My 16-Year-Old Son Was Killed for Being Jewish

She Lost Her Son in a Terror Attack on the Brooklyn Bridge – Deborah Halberstam's Story In this deeply emotional and powerful episode, Deborah Halberstam shares the heartbreaking story of her son Ari…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Shmulie Hartstein | The Most Avoidable Tragedy In Our Community

In this emotional and eye-opening interview, we sit down with Shmuie Hartstein, the founder of B'Sefer Chaim, an urgent initiative born out of heartbreak and driven by love. After witnessing the repe…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dovid Bashevkin | The Achdus Crisis We Pretend Doesn't Exist

In this wide-ranging and deeply honest episode, Dovid Bashevkin unpacks one of the most pressing and overlooked issues in the Jewish world today: the fragmentation of the Orthodox community and the i…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chanie Werzberger | "She Was My Mother… But I Couldn't Call Her Mommy"

Chanie Werzberger's life reads like a dramatic novel, but every moment is real. In this emotional and powerful interview, Chanie shares her incredible journey: from a childhood in Argentina torn apar…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Danielle Renov: I'd Rather Be Under Fire in Israel Than Safe Anywhere Else

Danielle Renov—best known as the creative force behind "Peas, Love & Carrots"—joins the Meaningful People Podcast not to share recipes, but to open up about something far more raw and real: living th…

Published on 4 months ago