Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer

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Henchy Cohen: Staying Frum After My Chasidish Mother Went "Off The Derech" Dec 13, 2025

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Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.

Henchy Cohen opens up about her parents’ divorce - a split that forced her, at just seven years old, to live between two opposite worlds: her father’s Hasidic community and her mother’s secular life. She talks about the confusion, the judgment, and the quiet strength it took to hold her family together while figuring out who she was. Through it all, Henchy never lost her sense of faith or drive - turning a painful divide into the foundation for a life built on clarity, compassion, and conviction.

Her IG: https://www.instagram.com/henchy2.0/

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✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬

This episode is in memory of:

• Miram Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe

• Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima

This episode is for the speedy recovery of:

• Yosef Chaim ben Devorah Chaya Golda

#iftn Lchaim.

Howie Danao: A Filipino Child Raised by Israelis — From Outsider to Belonging Dec 06, 2025

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Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.

Howie Danao grew up in an affluent Tel Aviv home as the adopted son of a secular Israeli family, alongside his Filipino mother who worked as a caretaker. A gifted singer fluent in Hebrew, he rose to the semi-finals of a major Israeli reality competition and later served in the IDF even before he gained citizenship. A transformative Jewish-identity program pushed him to confront his past and his purpose, sending him on a spiritual journey that led to conversion, religious life, and using his music to share his story of faith, belonging, and love for Israel.

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✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬

This episode is in memory of:

• Miram Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe

• Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima

This episode is for the speedy recovery of:

• Yosef Chaim ben Devorah Chaya Golda

#iftn Lchaim.

Dr. Yehuda Sabiner: The First Chasidish Doctor In Israel Who Paved A New Path Nov 29, 2025

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Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.

Yehuda Sabiner grew up in Har Nof, in the heart of Jerusalem, within a Ger chasidish community where his childhood doctor made a powerful impact on him. That early influence set him on a remarkable path, and he went on to become the first fully chasidish, Israel born doctor. After October 7th, he joined the IDF’s search and rescue efforts, bringing his medical skills into some of the most difficult moments the country has faced. In this interview, he reflects on his journey and shares how he manages to balance the different worlds of family, chasidus, medicine, and national service.

You can reach Dr. Sabiner here:

Email: DrSabiner@apexcreatives.co

Phone: 848-238-6704

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✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬
This episode is in memory of:

• Miram Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima

This episode is for the speedy recovery of:

• Yosef Chaim ben Devorah Chaya Golda
Lchaim.

R' Yitzchok Aharon Pinkesz: Kosher Astrology Is Real & It Will Change How You See Hashem Nov 22, 2025

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Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.

I used to think astrology was nonsense - until I met Rabbi Yitzchok Aharon Pinkesz. Rabbi Pinkesz reveals how Judaism and the Torah have always contained a hidden wisdom about the stars - what he calls “Kosher Astrology.”

He explains how your birth chart reflects your divine mission, why timing in life is never random, and how God uses celestial cycles to guide human destiny.

This isn’t superstition - it’s a deep exploration of how the universe, faith, and free will are intertwined in ways most of us never imagined. We even discuss what Kosher Astrology says about Trump.

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✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬

This episode is in memory of: • Miram Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima

This episode is for the speedy recovery of: • Yosef Chaim ben Devorah Chaya Golda

#iftn Lchaim.

Nechama Leapley: How an Amish Girl Found Her Way to Orthodox Judaism Nov 15, 2025

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Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.

From Amish to Jewish???

Yes.

You read that right. Briana Leapley, now Nechama Leapley, shares her inspiring journey from Amish life in rural Kentucky to becoming an Orthodox Jewish convert in Brooklyn. Leaving behind her family and traditions, she navigates intense culture shock, finds guidance from rabbis, and embraces a life of Torah and mitzvot. Her story is one of faith, courage, and transformation, moving from Amish simplicity to Jewish identity, and from Briana to Nechama, with her heart set on Israel.

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• Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima

This episode is for the speedy recovery of:

• Yosef Chaim ben Devorah Chaya Golda

Lchaim.

#iftn

Yaakov W: My Mother Sacrificed Her Life with Me So I Can Learn Torah Nov 08, 2025

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Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.

Born in post-communist Poland with no access to Jewish life, Yakov Wasilewicz’s journey from isolation to inspiration is nothing short of miraculous. From a secret childhood identity to a self-chosen bris at 12 and Torah study in America, his story celebrates courage, faith, and maternal sacrifice. His story is a moving testament to how one man’s determination and music keep the light of heritage burning.

Yaakov W's email: Yaakov.W.Music@gmail.com

His song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w-Zd3nconU

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This episode is for the speedy recovery of: • Yosef Chaim ben Devorah Chaya Golda

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Lchaim.

R' Daniel Walker: Stopping the Yom Kippur Terrorist Attack Nov 01, 2025

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Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.

Rabbi Daniel Walker, leader of the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester, became a symbol of courage during the Yom Kippur 2025 terrorist attack on his shul. When the attacker tried to storm the building with a knife, Rabbi Walker bravely held the doors shut, protecting his congregants while two community members tragically lost their lives. He has since vowed that he will not let the darkness win and continues to lead his community and the Jewish people of the UK.

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This episode is for the speedy recovery of:

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Lchaim.

Sunny Levi: The Champion Black Belt Who Found Hashem From the Fight Oct 25, 2025

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Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.

When Sunny Levi was a little girl, she prayed every day for her disabled brother to be healed - prayers that went "unanswered" and left her questioning God, faith, and the meaning of prayer itself. Years later, that same heartbreak became the catalyst for her spiritual awakening. Now a 7th-degree black belt, Emunah life coach, and founder of the Hitbodedut Spiritual Boot Camp, Sunny channels that early pain into purpose - teaching others how to find strength, peace, and clarity through personal prayer, faith, and self-discipline.

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Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima

This episode is for the speedy recovery of:

Yosef Chaim ben Devorah Chaya Golda

Lchaim.

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David Tenenbaum: The FBI's Most Wanted Jew Oct 18, 2025

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Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.

David Tenenbaum was a proud Jewish engineer working for the U.S. Army when his life suddenly turned upside down. Without warning, FBI agents stormed his home, accused him of being an Israeli spy, and tore through his belongings looking for “evidence” that didn’t exist. For years he lived under suspicion, labeled a traitor for nothing more than his faith. He lost his reputation, his security, and nearly his sanity—but never his belief in truth. When the Pentagon finally admitted he’d been targeted because he was Jewish, David’s story became a chilling reminder of what happens when fear replaces justice—and how faith can outlast even the darkest lies.

His book: https://a.co/d/64sCTt5His

IG: https://www.instagram.com/davidatenenbaum/

His website: https://drdavidatenenbaum.com

Episode with Rabbi Hauer ztl:

https://youtu.be/G2Xt_SGD5jw

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✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬

This episode is in memory of:

Miram Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe
Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima

This episode is for the speedy recovery of:

Yosef Chaim ben Devorah Chaya Golda

Lchaim.

#IFTN

Tamir Goodman: The "Jewish Jordan" Who Gave Up his NBA Fame & Fortune for Shabbos Oct 11, 2025

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Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.

Tamir Goodman, known as the “Jewish Jordan,” turned down a Division I basketball scholarship to honor Shabbat, redefining faith in sports. His journey from national fame to facing anti-Semitism and injury reveals the cost of conviction and the strength of resilience. Today, he channels his experience into innovation and mentoring, proving purpose can outlast athletic glory.

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