Meaningful People

Meaningful People

Author: Meaningful Minute Language: English Episodes: 298
Every week, Nachi and Momo sit down for a conversation that feels more like a discovery than an interview. Their Meaningful People podcast explores the journeys of fascinating individuals from across the Jewish world, though you don't need to be Jewish to find their stories compelling. These are artists, educators, thinkers, and community builders-people whose lives are driven by purpose. Each episode delves into the personal turning points, challenges, and inspirations that shaped them, moving beyond public personas to reveal the real human experience behind them. You’ll hear conversations that are as likely to be funny and lighthearted as they are profound and reflective, offering a genuine sense of connection. This isn't about abstract ideas, but about the lived wisdom that comes from a life examined. Tune in for a weekly dose of perspective that feels both uplifting and grounding, a reminder of the diverse paths that lead to a meaningful life. From Meaningful Minute, this podcast sits at the unique intersection of spirituality, self-improvement, and education, all through the power of personal narrative.
Episodes
Joel Kaplan and Shaya Levin | Remembering Elisheva and Yisroel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:02
Joel Kaplan and Shaya Levin are two extraordinary individuals living in New York. Their children were engaged to be married to one another when horrific tragedy struck. Five years ago, Yisroel Levin and his Kallah, Elish…
An Honest Conversation Between Avraham Fried & Benny Friedman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:11
This is a special edition episode of Meaningful People Podcast. Avraham Fried sat down with his nephew Benny Friedman for an honest, raw conversations about life, music and a lot more! See Benny and Avremel on Chol Hamoe…
R' Yaakov Sadigh | From Learning Quran in Iran to Teaching Torah [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:45
Rabbi Yaakov Sadigh shared his unique journey from growing up in Iran in a century old Jewish family, which included visits to the tomb of Mordechai and Esther in Hamedan, Iran. He spent his early years in Iran and was f…
Inside the High-Stakes World of Hatzolah Air With Eli Rowe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44:14
Eli Rowe is a licensed pilot, a highly experienced paramedic, and the founder and president of Hatzolah Air. Eli's passion for emergency medicine and helping those in need are apparent and infectious and have facilitated…
Dr. Shloime Zimmerman | Discussing Sensitive Topics With Our Children [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:19
Dr. Shloimie Zimmerman, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder and director of a multi-disciplinary group mental health practice. He is a renowned speaker and consultant in the areas of child develop…
R' Aaron Lipskar | Advocating For Jews In Prison [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:35
Rabbi Aaron Lipskar is the Executive Director of the Aleph Institute. Since its founding in 1981, Aleph has been in touch with thousands of people affected by incarceration. Aleph's mission, that no one ever feel alone o…
Spotlight Edition: Akiva Turgeman | The Heart of Israel's Jewish Music [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:12
In this Spotlight Edition of Meaningful People Podcast Nachi talks with one of Israels most popular singers, Akiva Turgeman. Akiva Turgeman's hit single, "אל תעזבי ידיים" (Never Let Go) hit the top of the music charts in…