Rabbi Daniel Z. Feldman is a Rosh Yeshiva at YU. He also serves as the Executive Editor of the RIETS initiative of YU Press. Rabbi Feldman is the author of “The Right and The Good: Halakhah and Human Relations”; “Divine Footsteps: Chesed and the Jewish Soul”; “False Facts and True Rumors: Lashon Hara in Contemporary Culture”; as well as five volume…

Sara Rivka Yekutiel was easily winning national karate championships and was a lock for the Olympics. Then, despite not being an observant Jew, she gave it all up for Rosh Hashana. Listen to hear about her fascinating journey. Also, you can check out her new book: Raizi and the Passover Plans. Available on Amazon and at other book stores: https://w…

After growing up in America, learning Arabic, and studying for 6 months as a Jew in Jordan, Noam Ivri Adanani made aliya. In Israel he served in the army and assisted with international diplomatic work before becoming a senior consultant at APCO Worldwide. As a resident of Sderot, his family was evacuated after October 7th and Noam was called back …

For more than 15 years, Elie Klein has worked tirelessly to promote the work of ADI. Known for its individualized care, cutting-edge therapies, residency programs and innovative disability inclusion programming, ADI has become one of Israel’s most impactful organizations for people with disabilities.Hear about his journey, what ADI is all about and…

Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein, representing New York's 48th Assembly District, joins to discuss his start in politics, what effects his decisions, why it matters that he has spent his whole life in the district he represents, why it's so important to have an office that can help the community, and so much more! With a background in legislative aff…

Nissim Black is a household name in Jewish homes with 4 albums, 39 singles, and nearly 30 million YouTube views. Nissim shares his extraordinary journey, from growing up in Seattle with parents who pioneered the rap scene to facing challenges like drugs and violence.He opens up about pivotal moments that led him away from that life and toward chang…

Hear Lauren Danneman share her unique insights and experiences. We delve into her journey as an Orthodox woman in the Federation, her impactful trips to places like Ethiopia, and her inspiring work with Ukrainian refugees. We also touch upon her personal experiences as a parent of two disabled children and explore her thoughts on the challenges fac…

Since 1982, Jeff Seidel has done kiruv in Israel and helped tens of thousands of Jews find shabbos meals there, he’s offered free tours and classes through his Jewish Student Centers at Hebrew U in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University, Ben-Gurion University in Beersheba, and IDC in Herzliya. He has also authored “The Jewish Traveler’s Resource Guide,” wh…

Doron Sheffer played Division one basketball for the UConn Huskies and won Big East Conference Rookie of the Year. With an impressive career, he won the Big East Championship three years in a row and was named to the school's all 20th century team. After being drafted by the LA Clippers, he went to play in Israel and won four straight Israeli Leagu…

Shuey Jacoby has an impressive background in the sports world, having worked with several professional sports teams and tech companies. In the podcast, he shares insights on his journey and experiences, including his involvement with the David Right Foundation and his recent investment in the Rhode Island Football Club. He also provides valuable ad…

Aliza Pilichowksi is the Mayor of Mitzpe Yericho, a community with hundreds of families that is 20 minutes away from Yerushaliam. Hear about how she became the mayor, what it is like, how Mitzpe Yericho decides where to allocate their resources, and more!Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to …

Aviad Amitai is the president and owner of Nachshon VIP tours, a company that provides VIP tour services in Israel. He’s a biblical scholar, entrepreneur, and also a managing partner and co-founder at Lucent investments. Additionally, he is involved with many interesting investments and projects. Hear about his special menorah, how he is trying to …

Rabbi Yaniv Meirov is the founder and head of CHAZAQ, an organization which has inspired and revitalized communities across the world through lectures, magazines and newsletters in many languages, an online radio program, chavrusa programs, a shidduch service, and so much more. CHAZAQ has a YouTube channel with over 1,000 videos, a Torah Anytime pa…

Sara shares her journey of starting Soupergirl during a recession with no prior knowledge of the industry. She talks about her experience appearing on Shark Tank, her company's expansion into grocery stores, and working alongside her mother to build the brand. Sara also discusses the importance of maintaining Kosher standards in her business and ho…

Adam Edelman is an Olympian who represented Israel in bobsledding at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. He coaches for Maccabi USA, has given TEDx talks, was a Forbes 30 under 30 member, and has done so much more. Hear about how he started bobsledding, where his motivation comes from, what it takes to be self-funded, how he put together a team t…

Judge Solomson is a judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims, is the author of Court of Federal Claims: Jurisdiction, Practice, and Procedure, and does so much more. Hear about his book, how he became a judge, what it is like, why he gives back to the community, and so much more.Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and …

Susie Fishbein is the legendary author of the Kosher Palette, Kosher by Design, Kosher by Design Entertains, Kosher By Design Lightens Up, Kosher by Design Short on Time, and so many other cookbooks that have provided you with recipes for your meals on shabbos and yom tov. She is also a culinary teacher. Hear about what went in to the first cookboo…

Hear about making aliya to Chevron, becoming an iconic tour guide, parshas Chayei Sara, Rav Shlomo Carlebach, and so much more. Rabbi Simcha Hochbaum is the Director of Tourism for the Chevron Fund, leads legendary tours primarily in Chevron and Yerushaliam, hosted thousands every year for shabbos meals, teaches in yeshivas and seminaries, and does…

Rabbi Uri Pilichowski was a Rabbi in California and Florida before moving to Mitzpe Yericho. He founded and runs an organization called "Crossing the Line" and is involved with many other groups. He writes for The Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post, Jewish Press, The Forward, and other news sites. You can find him on social media @Rational_Settler.Kee…

He’s the co-founder and co-publisher of the Jewish Link, a weekly Jewish newspaper that links Northern and Central New Jersey, the Bronx, Manhattan, Westchester and Connecticut. Hear Moshe comment on what inspired the start of the publication, if it has became what he dreamed of, how he handles the challenges and the constant grind, what is allowed…

Hear about how and when Jake Turx got into journalism, if he thinks there is antisemitism in the media, his presidential impressions, and so much more! Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen to Jews Shmooze on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579…

Kiddush Club Podcast. A podcast that lets you get in on all the news you need to know and has occasional interviews giving you all the hock without making you miss a word of davening. Funny, informative, and enjoyable. Hear about the start, their episodes, staying anonymous, and so much more! Keep up with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to…

Chanale is a singer, songwriter, producer, podcast host, and more. Hear about how she started, the challenges she's overcame, how she's paving a path for others, about her podcast, and so much more. Follow her on all social media platforms, hear her music wherever you listen to music, and listen to her podcast called The Weekly Squeeze on any platf…

The creator and lead singer of Shlock Rock, a band with 42 albums and over 520 songs that are parody, original, or specifically for children. Shlock Rock is also the only Jewish music group to have performed in all 50 US states. Lenny Solomon also founded the Four Corners Project, https://4cornersproject.org/. Check out Shlock Rock on any music pla…

Gregory Zuckerman has been a Special Writer at The Wall Street Journal for over 25 years and is a three-time winner of the Gerald Loeb award — the highest honor in business journalism. He’s also written 5 books on a variety of topics which have won a number of awards and been translated into additional languages. At the Journal, Greg writes about b…

Rabbi Reiss is the Sgan Av Bes Din of the Bes Din of America, Av Bes Din of the Chicago Rabbinical Council, serves as a Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshiva University, is a member of the editorial board of Tradition, and is involved with so much more. To keep in touch with the podcast, follow us on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze or email us at JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmai…

If you have pictures in your house of Rabbanim or Rebbes from previous generations, MD Yarmish probably took them. He shot the picture of the Steipler on the cover of his biography or the famous picture of Rav Moshe sitting outside in the summer. MD Yarmish is also a collector of photos and videos from the past. Hear about how he got into photograp…

Tova Fish-Rosenberg is the founder and producer of Names, Not Numbers & director of the YUHSB program at Yeshivat Makor Chaim in Israel. Hear about what those programs are, how she runs them, and more! Check out the Names, Not Number website: https://www.namesnotnumbers.org/ Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze or reach out about…

Elie Kligman is a Shabbos observing MLB prospect. He is currently the first Shabbos observant Jew in NCAA D1 baseball. He was drafted by the Washington Nationals, was awarded First Team All Conference Honors all four years of high school, and has done so much more. Hear about when he realized he might go pro, if he thinks he represents the jewish p…

Dr. Jonathan Donath is the founder and head of Daily Giving (www.DailyGiving.org). Listen to find out how it started, how he has time, about the book he published as a chiropractor, and so much more! To donate and/or find out more about their charity, go to www.DailyGiving.org Keep up with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an epis…

Rabbi Shlomo Litvin is the Chabad Rabbi of Central Kentucky and University of Kentucky, a National Antisemitism Advocate, and Chaplain to the Kentucky State House. He is also called the Clubhouse Rabbi and has a large following on Twitter among many other things. Hear when he found out he wanted to be a Rabbi, the things he's doing every week, inco…

Ilan Block is an artist whose work is popular on Twitter, has been on the cover of magazines, and might be on your wall. Hear about how he got into art, how life experiences tie into it, and so much more. You can also follow him on all social media platforms. Keep up with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode, reach out at …

Shlomo Levinger is a magician who performs at camps, events, for professional sports players, and others. Hear when he got started, how he works with crowds, what it was like doing magic for Mike Trout and Alex Bregman, the story of how he made his own trick, and so much more. Keep up with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an epis…

Listen to hear about Norman Gildin. He's a professional fundraiser who's raised more than $93,000,000 for nonprofit organizations during nearly four and a half decades. He also recently released a book titled: "Learn From My Experiences: A Collection of Essays on Fundraising for Proffesionals, Layleaders, Volunteers, and the Public" which can be pu…

Hear about Ari Zoldan! He is an entrepreneur, a radio and TV commentator on Fox, CNN, CNBC and other big platforms, a speaker and media personality, and bestselling author. He is also the CEO and Founder of an ecommerce company called Quantum Media and he oversaw an expansion from a startup in 2008 to multi million dollar company in 2014, gaining t…

This week's episode is with Jason Greenblatt. He is a diplomat, lawyer, commentator, and podcast host of The Diplomat hosted by Newsweek and he served in the White House under the Trump administration as Assistant to the President and Special Representative for International Negotiations. He served as the White House Special Envoy to the Middle Eas…

Nicknamed “The Jewish Jordan” by Sports Illustrated in 1999, Tamir Goodman is a former professional basketball player and current entrepreneur, coach, consultant and motivational speaker. Tamir was ranked the 25th best high school basketball player in the nation, and he gained national attention after averaging over 35 points per game his junior ye…

Rabbi Jonathan Cohen is the assistant director of admissions for Yeshiva University in Israel and is the director of professional recruitment for NCSY. From hosting students learning in Israel for Shabbos meals, to running a very popular Whatsapp status, he is also involved with many other elements of the Jewish world. Keep up with the podcast on T…

Sami Steigmann is a Holocaust Survivor who lives to tell his story. Through speaking at schools, organizations, media outlets, and more, he is passionate about his role of sharing a fresh perspective on hope, life, and faith. Check out his website: SamiSpeaks.com and you can email him at Sami1939@gmail.com (contact information is shared at the requ…

Rabbi Berel Wein is a Rabbi, lecturer, and writer. He authored several books, in both Hebrew and English, concerning Jewish history and popularized the subject through more than 1,000 audio tapes, newspaper articles and international lectures. Keep up with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode, reach out at JewsShmoozeMarke…

This weeks guest is Eitan Katz. He has 12 albums, 10 singles, and has appeared in 11 other albums. You’ve probably also heard him sing at simchas, kumzitzes, and many other places. Eitan discusses his start as a musician, his thoughts on Jewish music, and so much more. Hear his music on any platform. Check out his website eitankatz.com and follow h…

This episode is with Eli Lebowicz! He’s a Jewish comedian who performs everywhere including Pesach programs, shul dinners, comedy clubs and high schools. Listen to hear how he got started, what he does if there's a tough audience, what it's like being a Jewish comedian, and more! Check him out on Twitter, Facebook, and his website https://www.elico…

This episode is with Hillel Fuld. He is an American Israeli technology blogger, vlogger, business advisor, and international speaker. He’s involved with some of the biggest brands you know like Google, Apple, and IBM and might be involved with some of the brands you will know one day. He writes for the biggest tech companies you know like Inc, The …

This episode is with Rabbi Mendy Chitrik. He’s been the Chief Rabbi of the Ashkenazi Jewish community of Turkey since 2003 and has also been the chairman of the Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States since 2019. He previously served as a permanent member of the Standing Committee of the Conference of European Rabbis for 6 years. In addition, he is a …

Nachi Gordon is co-host of the Meaningful People Podcast and Founder & CEO of Meaningful Minute. He has been on the cover of Ami Magazine, hosted events, released a book through Meaningful Minute, and so much more. Listen here to learn about the origins and behind the scenes of what he does. What it's like to be on the cover of an international mag…

Rabbi Hanoch Teller has published 28 books to date that have sold over a quarter million copies worldwide, he's lectured in 25 countries across 5 continents, has a podcast called Teller From Jerusalem, is very involved at Yad Vashem, and is part of so much more. Hear about how he got started, how he does it, what goes on behind the scenes, the most…

For this episode Oriel Inzlicht joins to talk about what it's like to catch sharks, advice he has for young fisherman, and so much more! Hope you enjoy! He's the youngest in the NOAA Apex Predator Shark Tagging program. He was featured on CBS 2. And he's in the American Littoral Society Fish Tagging program. Keep up with the podcast on Twitter @Jew…

Rabbi Schiller is a Baal Teshuva, was a high school Rebbe for over 50 years, help found the yeshiva hockey league, is extremely knowledgeable in many different subjects, and has many other interesting accolades. Listen to this episode to here about all these and so much more! Keep up with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episo…

Shmeel is known as one of the best clothing brands on the rise. Having more than 66,000 Instagram followers, many sold-out releases, NBA and NFL players wearing his clothes to their games, and having done collaborations with Super Bowl champion Leonard Fournette have all made Shmeel an exciting and growing brand. Listen here to find out how he star…

Moshe Kolat joins the Jews Shmooze podcast for this episode! Moshe is known as a Twitter comedian with over 2,000 followers who you may have also seen in Jewish magazines around your house or on almost every other Jewish podcast. Listen to this episode to find out how he got started, what goes into a tweet, what his own podcast would be called, and…