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Sol Werdiger Aug 22, 2020

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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.

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Rabbi Shloime and Chanie Bochner Aug 15, 2020

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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.

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Rabbi YY Rubenstein Aug 08, 2020

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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/

Shimi Adar Aug 01, 2020

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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."

Rav Judah Mischel Jul 25, 2020

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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.

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Rabbi Yom Tov Glaser Jul 19, 2020

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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.

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Rabbi Moshe Don Kestenbaum Jul 12, 2020

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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.

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Rabbi Paysach Krohn Jul 05, 2020

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R' Paysach J. Krohn is known as one of the best story tellers 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.

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Dovid Bashevkin Jun 28, 2020

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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.

Rabbi Moshe Weinberger Jun 21, 2020

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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.

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