Rabbi Dr. Ben Epstein wrote an incredible book, is the psychologist in Camp HASC and really so much more. Have you ever questioned the purpose of our earthly existence? Why am I here? What is my role in the overall scheme? And what should I do to make that purpose meaningful and fulfilling? The answer, explains Psychologist and Mindfulness Meditation teacher and consultant Benjamin Epstein, is by ''Living in the Presence.'' Buy Rabbi Dr. Beny's book https://www.meaningfulpeoplepodcast.com/merch. It's awesome. Powered by: AMR Pharmacy - https://bit.ly/AMRpha DailyGiving.org - https://bit.ly/DailyGi Subscribe to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Stitcher: https://bit.ly/MPPStitcher Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeoplepodcast Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod For more info and upcoming new check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com

Mr. Werdiger is the CEO of the wildly popular sportswear line, OuterStuff, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Born to Holocaust survivors, Sol was raised to always push himself to grow closer to Hashem. He has formed life-long relationships with some of the world's biggest Rebbas and Gidolim. He embodies what it means to be a true askin and is helping shape our world as one of the leading forces behind Agudath Israel of America. Whether he's attending the latest super bowl, facilitating the Siyum Hashas in MetLife stadium, or dealing with his staff - he is always focused on making a kiddush Hashem. Powered by: AMR Pharmacy - https://bit.ly/AMRpha DailyGiving.org - https://bit.ly/DailyGi Subscribe to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Stitcher: https://bit.ly/MPPStitcher Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeoplepodcast Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod For more info and upcoming new check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com

Bonei Olam was founded by and is currently led by Rabbi Shloime Bochner and Chanie Bochner with a mission to provide funding for fertility treatments and relieve couples of emotional and physical stress resulting from infertility. Bonei Olam started in Brooklyn and has grown to have branches across the United States as well as in Israel, Canada, Belgium and the UK. In 1999, the first baby funded by Bonei Olam was born. To date, Bonei Olam has been involved in the birth of over 8,000 children. Their journey is really wild and inspiring. More info here - https://BoneiOlam.org Powered by: AMR Pharmacy - https://bit.ly/AMRpha DailyGiving.org - https://bit.ly/DailyGi Subscribe to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Stitcher: https://bit.ly/MPPStitcher Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeoplepodcast Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod For more info and upcoming new check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com

Rabbi YY is one of the most sought after speakers in the Jewish world. He is a regular Broadcaster on National TV and Radio in the UK and has written and presented shows for the BBC. The “Independent” Newspaper cited him along with Tony Blair’s Mentor, as among five people in the UK to turn to for advice. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth has declared herself a fan of Rabbi YY’s Broadcasts saying, “He’s awfully good!” Rabbi YY has written many books including, “On The Derech,” “The Little Book For Big Worries.” “Jewish Life and Jewish Laughter” and “Refuas HaLev”. He is a senior lecturer for the Gateways Organization in New York and teaches at various schools including Yeshivas Sh’or Yoshuv in N.Y. and is a regular contributor to several Jewish publications including Hamodia and the Jewish Press. He shares with us, his wild adventures, why humor is so important to him and how to cope with loss. You can find out more about Rabbi YY here - https://www.rabbiyy.com/ This episode is powered by AMR Pharmacy - https://amrpharmrx.com Subscribe to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Stitcher: https://bit.ly/MPPStitcher Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeoplepodcast Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod For more info and upcoming new check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com

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.” This episode is powered by AMR Pharmacy - https://amrpharmrx.com Subscribe to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Stitcher: https://bit.ly/MPPStitcher Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeoplepodcast Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod For more info and upcoming new check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com

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. This episode is powered by AMR Pharmacy - https://amrpharmrx.com Subscribe to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Stitcher: https://bit.ly/MPPStitcher Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeoplepodcast Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod For more info and upcoming new check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com

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. This episode is powered by AMR Pharmacy - https://amrpharmrx.com Subscribe to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Stitcher: https://bit.ly/MPPStitcher Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeoplepodcasts Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod For more info and upcoming new check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com

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. You can buy Rabbi MDK's book and get 25% OFF now with the promo code OLAM www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422623718.html or you can order it on here http://amazon.com/Olam-HaMiddos-Rabbi-Moshe-Kestenbaum/dp/1422623718 This episode is powered by AMR Pharmacy - https://amrpharmrx.com Subscribe to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Stitcher: https://bit.ly/MPPStitcher Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeoplepodcast Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod For more info and upcoming new check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com

R' Paysach J. Krohn is known as one of the best storytellers 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. This episode is powered by AMR Pharmacy - https://amrpharmrx.com Subscribe to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Stitcher: https://bit.ly/MPPStitcher Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeoplepodcast Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod For more info and upcoming new check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com

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. Subscribe to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Stitcher: https://bit.ly/MPPStitcher Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeoplepodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod For more info and upcoming new check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com

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. Subscribe to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Stitcher: https://bit.ly/MPPStitcher Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeoplepodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod For more info and upcoming new check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com

Please Note, that Mrs. Farbman specifically asked us to not film this episode. We respected her wishes. Traumatic experiences are difficult to get through. In walks, the "traumatologist", Zahava Farbman also known as the associate director of crisis intervention, trauma & 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, the mental health responder to Hatzolah Nassau County & Rockaways 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. Zahava is also the creator and voice of https://SoulSistersDaily.com Subscribe to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Stitcher: https://bit.ly/MPPStitcher Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeoplepodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod For more info and upcoming new check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com

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’. Subscribe to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Stitcher: https://bit.ly/MPPStitcher Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeoplepodcast Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod For more info and upcoming new check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com

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. Subscribe to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Stitcher: https://bit.ly/MPPStitcher Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeoplepodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod For more info and upcoming new check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com

Zvi Gluck has immersed himself in community activism from a young age. Passionate about crisis intervention, Zvi has founded Amudim in 2014, an organization dedicated to helping victims of addiction, sexual abuse, and trauma. He continues to spread his message around the world and in 2017, Amudim Israel was founded to assist those oversees. Nachi Gordon and Yaakov Langer were fortunate to sit down and delve into the backstory of such an incredible community figure. Please keep in mind that this episode deals with sensitive topics and can trigger some people. If you are a young listener, please ask your guardian if this episode is appropriate for you. Subscribe to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Stitcher: https://bit.ly/MPPStitcher Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeoplepodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod For more info and upcoming new check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com

Since 1997, R' Ari Dembitzer has spent his Summers as head counselor for Chai Lifeline’s Camp Simcha where his energetic positivity lifts the spirits of sick children. Having grown up in Brooklyn, he has since lived in Israel and now resides in Omaha, Nebraska where he is the current senior Rabbi for Beth Israel Synagogue. Nachi Gordon and Yaakov Langer sit down with Rabbi Ari to discuss community leadership, positivity, and the importance of growing no matter what life throws your way. Subscribe to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Stitcher: https://bit.ly/MPPStitcher Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeoplepodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod For more info and upcoming new check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com

Rabbi Yaakov Bender, the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Darchei Torah, has become one of the world’s greatest leaders of Torah education today. A pioneer of ideas in chinuch and parenting, he has helped turn Yeshiva Darchei Torah into the internationally recognized institution that it is. Rabbi Bender also helped start the Flatbush Hatzolah, founded a branch of Hatzolah in Far Rockaway and is undoubtedly responsible for much of the community’s success and growth over the years. Subscribe to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Stitcher: https://bit.ly/MPPStitcher Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaningfulpeoplepodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod For more info and upcoming new check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com

Charlene Aminoff is the founder & CEO at Gali’s Couture Wigs, public speaker, life-style/emunah influencer, wife and mother of five. Her life took a very drastic turn one day and she has been using her experience to bring others closer to Hashem ever since. For the past few years, she has been the voice of so many people in Klal Yisroel and the powerhouse behind the "nishmat movement". Subscribe to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Stitcher: https://bit.ly/MPPStitcher Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeoplepodcast Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod For more info and upcoming new check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com

Charlie Harary is a world-renowned lecturer and author whose topics range from personal growth to business strategy and productivity. For the previous two decades, he’s enlightened both the Jewish and secular worlds with his knowledge on personal success, social impact, and above all how to incorporate G-d into daily life. Charlie sits down with Nachi Gordon and Yaakov Langer of Meaningful People to discuss his role as a lawyer, public figure, father, and most of all Jew. Subscribe to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Stitcher: https://bit.ly/MPPStitcher Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeopl... Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod For more info and upcoming new check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com

For over 40 years, Uncle Moishy has captured the hearts of Jewish children across the world with his imaginative and inspiring songs and videos. Moishy Tanenbaum, the man behind it all, sits down with Nachi Gordon and Yaakov Langer to discuss everything from how he got his name to the inspiration behind his most famous songs. Subscribe to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Stitcher: https://bit.ly/MPPStitcher Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeopl... Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod For more info and upcoming new check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com

A brilliant Torah scholar and beacon of inspiration, Rabbi Eytan Feiner—Rav of Congregation Kneseth Israel (“The White Shul”) in Far Rockaway, New York—sits down with Meaningful Peoples’ Yaakov Langer and Nachi Gordon to discuss how he got to where he is today. Subscribe to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Stitcher: https://bit.ly/MPPStitcher Or wherever Podcasts are available! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeoplepodcast/ Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod For more info and upcoming new check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com