Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer
This podcast, hosted by Yaakov Langer, features powerful conversations grounded in Judaism, Jewish identity, and faith. It includes stories of Jews who have overcome great challenges and discussions with leaders who are shaping Israel and Jewish life around the world. The show aims to provide real inspiration to its listeners.
Episodes
Rebetzin Sara Rigler: She Was a Hindu Nun for 15 Years Until a Rav Asked Her Real Name
Rebbetzin Sara Yocheved Rigler spent 15 years living in an ashram. She meditated three times a day, taught Vedanta & Hindu philosophy, and served as personal secretary to the guru. She went east searching for God.Then one conversation with an Orthodox rabbi turned her whole world upside down. 8 months later, she was studying Torah in Jerusalem.Today she is one of the most widely read Jewish au
R' Yehoshua Zweig: We Went on a Family Vacation. We Came Home Without Our Children.
This summer, Rabbi Yehoshua & Hadassa Zweig faced an unimaginable tragedy. After a terrible accident on Lake Michigan, their daughter Chana Malka and son Yosef both fought for their lives, but tragically, neither survived. R’ Yehoshua shares their story and somehow finds the strength to speak about grief, faith, who his children were, and the lessons they left behind.✬ SPONSORS ✬► Colel Chabad
R' Ken Spiro: Why They Really Hate Jews
Hannah Sperber: How The Daughter of a Nazi Became a Frum Bubbi
Hannah grew up in Nuremberg, Germany, the daughter of a Nazi in a family that respected Hitler. Then she fell in love with a Jewish man, discovered her own relationship with Hashem, and converted three times. Today, she has three Jewish daughters and a growing family of frum grandchildren. This is Hannah’s unbelievable story.► Colel Chabad: Help Families in IsraelThe Colel Chabad Pushka App makes
Jackie Glaser: Single at 40, One Embryo Left, Then a Miracle at 50
Jackie Glaser shares her incredible story of getting married in her 40s and becoming a mother around 50. After freezing her eggs in her mid-30s, she came back to them 14 years later with just one viable embryo. That embryo became her daughter, Ariela. A moving conversation about dating, fertility, faith, and trusting Hashem’s timing.More from Mrs. Glaser: https://www.jackieglaser.com/✬ FRIENDS OF
Moshe & Elisheva Luck: He Grew Up 7th Day Adventist & Became a U.S. Marine. She Grew Up Reform. Now They're Getting Married Orthodox Jewish.
How does a decorated U.S. Marine become an Orthodox Jew? Moshe Luck's journey is one of the most unexpected stories we've ever shared. Raised as a Seventh-day Adventist, serving his country as a Marine, and eventually finding Judaism, Moshe opens up about faith, purpose, identity, and the path that led him to where he is today. Stay until the end for a surprise appearance from someone Mosh
R' Yom Tov Glaser: Why So Many Jewish Boys Don't Become Men
Why are so many men struggling with purpose, confidence, and identity? In this powerful conversation, Rabbi Yom Tov Glaser explores what it truly means to become a man through the lens of Jewish wisdom, psychology, masculinity, parenting, marriage, emotional healing, and Kabbalah. From childhood development to relationships, trauma, and personal growth, this episode challenges conventional thinkin
Bracha Jaffe: What Fame REALLY Looks Like in the Frum World
Bracha Jaffe has inspired countless Jewish women and girls through her music, but behind the stage is a wife, mother, and person navigating the same challenges many of us face. In this honest conversation, Bracha opens up about balancing family and career, the misconceptions people have about her, and the personal growth that comes from being vulnerable, self-aware, and true to yourself.You can ge
BONUS EPISODE: Yudi & Chumi Herzberg: After Losing Our Daughter, We Chose Forgiveness
This is bonus material for our Tisha Bav film: Letting Go.Watch/listen to this AFTER you already watched the film.Watch the full film here: LivingLchaim.com/tishabavTake The Pledge for Charlotte → https://bit.ly/SFC-LL-YTubeDonate to Living Lchaim → https://bit.ly/donate-LGfilmSee More Tisha Bav Content → https://bit.ly/3RrLvIX--- SPONSOR:► PZ DEALS: Never Pay Full Price AgainAn epic app that trac
Shira Alexander: What My 16-Year-Old Daughter Taught Me Before She Died
When 14-year-old Tehila Devorah was diagnosed with osteosarcoma (bone cancer), Shira Alexander and her family were thrust into a journey no parent expects. Shira shares Tehila's remarkable resilience through chemotherapy, surgeries, and unimaginable challenges, while reflecting on faith, grief, family, and the lessons her daughter continues to teach long after her passing.✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPI
Yosef Waslow: How Alcohol Addiction Ultimately Led Me to Becoming a Chassid
Today, Yosef Waslow is a Chassidish husband and father, but his story is far deeper than becoming frum. Raised by a white Jewish mother and a black Baptist father, Yosef battled with alcoholism, fitting in, searching for identity, and eventually found his way to Torah and family. Yet this conversation isn't really about addiction, race, or even becoming a baal teshuva.✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE
Leah & Yosef Bercovice: She Was Going to End Her Life… Then the Phone Rang
On a night Leah thought would be her last, one phone call changed everything.In this emotional episode, Leah and Yosef Bercovice share the story of the shidduch that began in the darkest moment of Leah’s life and became the beginning of a marriage, a home, and a future filled with hope. Together, they speak openly about mental health, depression, faith, listening, healing, and the small acts of ki
R' Doron Birnbaum: How Did Jewish Kids Start Believing This?
As antisemitism continues to rise around the world, many parents are asking how to help their children navigate an increasingly complex reality. In this conversation, Rabbi Doron Birnbaum shares personal experiences, practical parenting advice, and insights from years of working with students and families. He explores how social media algorithms shape young minds, why open conversations matter, an
Elianna Oken: She Found Out She Wasn't Jewish... After Living Jewish Her Entire Life
Elianna Oken grew up celebrating Shabbat, attending Hebrew school, and proudly identifying as Jewish. Then a simple question from her sister changed everything. This episode follows her remarkable journey through an Orthodox conversion, navigating questions of halachic status, Jewish identity, community, and faith while discovering a deeper connection to Judaism than she ever imagined.Follow Elian
Lucas Gage: The Internet's Most Notorious Antisemite Walks into... Lakewood
The topics discussed in this episode include antisemitism, extremism, hate movements, and personal transformation. Viewer discretion is advised.How does someone go from becoming one of the internet's most notorious antisemites to sitting down in Lakewood for a respectful conversation with Orthodox Jews?In this fascinating and often uncomfortable conversation, Lucas Gage joins Yaakov Langer and
Rebbitzin Libbi Kakon: The Extraordinary Life of a Deaf Rebbetzin
When I first heard about Rebbetzin Libbi Kakon, I thought the story would be about a remarkable couple who, despite both being deaf, built a yeshiva for deaf and hearing-impaired students. Then I heard the rest of the story. What I discovered was a woman who refused to let life's challenges define her. Together with her husband, Rabbi Chaim Tzvi Kakon, she helped build a unique yeshiva serving
R' Elimelech Friedman: A Hasidic Marriage Counselor Opens Up - Finding True Love, Why Cheating Happens & How Marriages Heal
The topics discussed in this episode are intended for a mature audience and may not be suitable for younger viewers.What makes a marriage thrive and what causes it to slowly fall apart?In this raw and honest conversation, Rabbi Elimelech Friedman shares what he's learned from counseling hundreds of Chassidish and Jewish couples over decades. Drawing from years of marriage counseling and relati
Adam Fox: My Illness May Kill Me - But It Brought Me Closer to Hashem
Adam Fox is a Tucson, Arizona native and he has worked with Hillel (U of Arizona, Colorado State) and Chabad at NAU in Flagstaff, deeply shaping Jewish life on campus and fighting antisemitism. Since early 2025, he has battled a rare, life-threatening volvulus (twisted intestines), undergoing multiple emergency surgeries (at least four in 2026), infections, complications, and major lifestyle chang
R' Chanan & Aharona Gans: She was a Monk. He Was a Rockstar. Today They Are Frum.
Chanan Gans was a Jewish teen touring America in a rock band, immersed in the world of music, freedom, and self-discovery. At the very same time, Aharona was traveling through Thailand and India, living among monks and searching for spirituality, truth, and deeper meaning. Thousands of miles apart, both were on their own journey to find purpose and God. Then came a mysterious dream, an unexpected
Dr. Yechiel Leiter : What Israel Really Has to Say To America and the World
Dr. Yechiel Leiter is currently serving as Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, where he’s become one of Israel’s leading voices in defending the country during the war, strengthening U.S.-Israel relations, and speaking out against rising antisemitism around the world.In this episode we discuss, the loss of his son to terrorists, being the first Orthodox ambassador in history, the future of I
Rabbi Gershom Baraza: How a Christian Spanish Missionary Became an Orthodox Rabbi
How does a Christian missionary, fully devoted to spreading his faith across the world, end up becoming an Orthodox Jewish rabbi?Meet Rabbi Gershom Baraza, who grew up in Spain and went all in on his mission, even learning Chinese to teach Christianity. But along the way, something didn’t sit right. What began as small questions turned into a relentless search for truth, forcing him to reevaluate
Ellie Rosenbluth: A Mother's Promise in Her Most Fragile Moment (Miracle Story)
Ellie Rosenbluth and her husband were excited for the birth of their third child, but the dream quickly turned into a nightmare. Ellie found herself struggling to stay alive and she made a deal with Hashem. This episode is about giving up what we're comfortable with to deepen our relationship with God.✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬► Wheels To Lease: #1 Car CompanyFor over 35 years, Wheels To Leas
Yosef Finver: A Teen's Journey from Juvie and Back to Torah
He grew up in a frum home. But after his parents' divorce - things started going downhill. Yosef found himself abusing substances, drinking, and even robbery. He ended up in a juvenile detention center (prison for teens), a place he had to literally fight for his life. But while in prison, that's the exact place where he found Hashem at rock bottom. This is his story of teshuva.✬ SPONSORS
Revital Moses: The Untold Story of India's Secret Jews
Jews have lived in India for over 2,000 years, forming communities such as the Bene Israel, Cochin Jews, and Baghdadi Jews. They practiced Judaism freely, experienced little to no antisemitism compared to other parts of the world, and developed rich traditions that blended Jewish observance with Indian culture.Meet Revital Moses a fascianting content creator and speaker originally from India, know
R' Gavriel Glenny: Why This Pastor's Son Left The Church for Yiddishkeit
After losing his 2-year-old son, he fell into deep depression, addiction, and nearly lost his life. This powerful story explores grief, faith, questioning religion, and the journey from Christianity to Judaism. Today, Rabbi Gavriel Glenny lives in Israel studying Torah all day... but here's the truth why he left a life of being a pastor to become a Yid.✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬► Wheels To Le
Isaac Melech: The Bullet That Didn't Kill Me But Changed My Life Forever
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Isaac was shot at point-blank range… and what happened next will leave you speechless. Paralyzed in seconds, he faced death head-on—but his shocking mindset shift and refusal to give up turned tragedy into something unbelievable. This insane true story of survival, faith, and comeback will completel
Bari Mitzmann: My Fear of Hashem Was Destroying Me
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Bari Mitzmann (Barianna) grew up in typical frum setting but life took a giant turn. Hear her powerful journey through religious anxiety, panic attacks, and a crisis of faith while growing up in the Orthodox Jewish world. From the outside she looked inspiring - building a social media following, lea
Iris (& Tuval) Haim: Forgiving The Soldier Who Accidentally Killed My Hostage Son
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.On October 7th, Iris Chaim’s son Yotam Chaim was taken hostage by Hamas. For weeks, she held onto hope that he was alive. In an unbelievable turn of events, Yotam escaped captivity - only to be tragically killed by the IDF after being mistaken for a terrorist. In this deeply emotional conversation,
Josh Rosenberg: How a Lost Chasidish Teen Rebuilt His Life & Returned to Hashem
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with extreme situations, traumas, abuse and more.It also discusses how Josh finds himself and connection to Hashem.Josh Rosenberg was raised in a Jewish Orthodox Chasidic world. He was immersed in its melodies, traditions, and unspoken expectations. Years of strug
Nosson & Esther Muhr: From a Psych Ward to the Shabbos Table (An Unbelievable Couple Geirus Story)
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Nosson and Esther Muhr were raised in chaos - abuse, suicide, addiction, psychosis, rejection - and still refused to let trauma decide who they would become. Their path to Judaism stretched over years of setbacks, hospitalizations, lost jobs, and a conversion process that nearly fell apart. They kep
R' Ken Spiro: The Best Jewish Response to Christian Hate
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Join Rabbi Ken Spiro for a bold, deeply researched conversation on one of the most debated questions in religious history. Why has Judaism never accepted Christianity? Was “Yushka” (Jesus of Nazareth) truly one historical figure, and what do the earliest historical sources actually say about him? Wh
R’ Eliyahu Pereira: From a Life of Nightclubs to Teshuva & Tzfat
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.R’ Eliyahu Pereira tells his story without glossing it over. He describes the environments that shaped him, the faith he struggled with, and the questions that stayed with him. It’s a grounded conversation about emunah and the long road it can take to find your footing.Follow R' Eliyahu's ch
Lama: The Palestinian Girl Who Escaped Gaza & Truly Wants Peace
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.This is our first guest from...Gaza. Meet Lama Dalloul. Lama is a Palestinian woman who lived under Hamas rule and chose to speak out after October 7. She shares what daily life in Gaza was really like, why many Gazans are afraid to criticize Hamas, and what happened after she posted her views on Ti
Nissim Black: The Real Cost of Choosing Torah & Yiddishkeit
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.This episode addresses the reaction that followed Nissim Black becoming Jewish. It also follows the discourse around how antisemitism intensified, including controversies involving Kanye West and Candace Owens. It looks at how those conversations spilled into everyday interactions, changing how peop
Batyah Furz: How a Filipino Christian with a PhD Left It All to Become an Orthodox Jew
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Batyah had everything in her life, a close family, a successful career, and a deep connection to Christianity. Then one day, her pastor stood before the congregation and admitted that everything he had been preaching was false. In that moment, her entire world collapsed. But even in the confusion, s
BONUS: William Mehrvarz: What Iran's Regime Does Not Want You To See
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.William - born and raised in the Islamic Republic of Iran — reveals the shocking truth about what’s really happening inside Iran right now.After escaping the Iranian regime and converting from Islam to Judaism, William opens up about the brutal government crackdowns, the nationwide internet shutdown
Omer Wenkert: They Tortured and Starved Me in Gaza - But Hashem Never Left Me
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Survivor Omer Wenkert recounts his 505-day Hamas captivity, including 197 days in total isolation underground after being kidnapped from the Nova Music Festival on October 7. He endured torture, starvation, and psychological abuse, yet found faith, resilience, and hope in God. His powerful testimony
R' Eli Stefansky: How I Accidentally Started the Biggest Shiur in the World
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Rav Eli Stefansky is a global Torah phenomenon and real-world change maker. A former businessman with no claim to photographic memory, he proves that greatness in Torah is built through consistency, grit, and heart. As the founder of the MDY Daf Yomi program, he has helped tens of thousands of Jews
Eliya Cohen & Ziv Abud: 505 Days as a Gazan Hostage Couldn’t Keep Them Apart
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Eliya Cohen was kidnapped by Hamas and held hostage in Gaza for 505 days. Ziv Abud survived the October 7 massacre by hiding in a bomb shelter, believing Eliya was gone, while he had no idea she was alive. Captivity, survival, faith, emunah, bitachon, tefillah, unanswered prayers, hope, trauma, resi
R' Reuven Feinstein: An Unscripted Conversation About The Jewish People & What We Are Up Against Today
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Rabbi Reuven Feinstein, Rosh Yeshiva of Staten Island and one of the Gedolei Hador, looks back on his childhood growing up in the Bronx, just blocks from Yankee Stadium - where he was beaten for wearing a yarmulke and learned early what it meant to live with emunah and dignity. In this raw and movin
Calev Jean: How a Haitian Music Producer Found Judaism on Twitter
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.What happens when a hip-hop producer from Atlanta discovers truth in the Torah? Calev Jeantean (formerly Demar) shares his unbelievable journey from the music industry and Christianity to Orthodox Judaism - all sparked by one comment on Twitter. From studio fame to faith and family, Calev opens up a
R' Eli Riesel Returns: The Untold Miracle That Freed Me From Jail
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Rabbi Eli Riesel was a working professional who walked away from everything to return to kollel. What followed was not inspiration overnight, but a life turned completely upside down. He found himself buried under debt projected to last up to 85 years, facing legal pressure, personal collapse, and a
SPECIAL EPISODE: Yanky Super: I Was Shot At The Bondi Beach Attack. A Miracle Saved Me!
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.In this powerful interview from Sydney, Australia, Yanky Super recounts his miraculous survival during the Bondi Beach terror attack, where his radio stopped a fatal bullet. Through faith, courage, and community, he reflects on miracles, resilience, and unity amid tragedy. The episode highlights her
Henchy Cohen: Staying Frum After My Chasidish Mother Went "Off The Derech"
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 toget
Howie Danao: A Filipino Child Raised by Israelis — From Outsider to Belonging
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 gai
Dr. Yehuda Sabiner: The First Chasidish Doctor In Israel Who Paved A New Path
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 jo
R' Yitzchok Aharon Pinkesz: Kosher Astrology Is Real & It Will Change How You See Hashem
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 li
Nechama Leapley: How an Amish Girl Found Her Way to Orthodox Judaism
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
Yaakov W: My Mother Sacrificed Her Life with Me So I Can Learn Torah
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.
R' Daniel Walker: Stopping the Yom Kippur Terrorist Attack
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
Sunny Levi: The Champion Black Belt Who Found Hashem From the Fight
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
David Tenenbaum: The FBI's Most Wanted Jew
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 suspi
Tamir Goodman: The "Jewish Jordan" Who Gave Up his NBA Fame & Fortune for Shabbos
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 experienc
Shloime Dachs: The Unknown Story Finally Told By Jewish Music's Most Familiar Voice
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Shloime Dachs has been a beloved voice in Jewish music for decades — but there’s so much more to his story than his songs. In this candid conversation, he opens up about the struggles that shaped him, from family challenges to health scares, and how those moments deepened his faith. Beyond the stage
R' Moshe Chaim Proctor: The Off The Derech Kid Who Became a Leading Rebbi
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Moshe Chaim Proctor went off the derech after losing his mother, drowning his anger in basketball courts instead of shul. He was a star athlete who swore off Judaism—until a series of moments flipped his life upside down. Today, that same kid is a rabbi in Jerusalem, teaching the faith he once rejec
Douglas Murray: What the Antisemites Get Wrong about Am Yisroel
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Douglas Murray joins to discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the rise of death cult ideology, Israel–America relations, antisemitism from both left and right, and why there’s still hope in a world gone mad.Douglas' new book: https://a.co/d/fzIPZVM✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬► Mantzichim: Ch
Shlomo & Galit Horowitz: A Sephardi Widow & Hasidic Divorcee Rebuilding Together
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Shlomo Horowitz grew up in Israel in the Belz community, and his life shifted after a divorce. Galit, a proud Sephardi, was married to Noam and blessed with twin girls, until tragedy struck and Noam passed away after a long illness. Both Shlomo and Galit had their lives turned upside down - but in L
Motty Steinmetz: When Conviction Matters More Than Crowds
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Motty Steinmetz (מוטי שטיינמץ) is a world-renowned Chassidic Jewish singer from Bnei Brak, cherished for his angelic voice, heartfelt niggunim, and soulful tefillos. Coming from a Vizhnitz chassidic family, he carries the mesorah of Jewish music that connects generations, blending old-world chassidi
R' Shlomo Nisanov: My Family Vacation Turned into a Nightmare - But I Refuse To Give Up Faith
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Rabbi Shlomo Nisanov opens up about the tragic jet ski accident that took Racheli Nisanov, his young daughter’s, life and how he found faith, strength, and resilience in the aftermath. In this emotional conversation, he shares lessons on grief, parenting, community support, and unshakable belief in
Liz Wallenstein: My Stage 4 Cancer Led Me To My Husband
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Liz Wallenstein’s story is nothing short of breathtaking, from a painful divorce and 16 years of singleness to a shocking stage 4 cancer diagnosis at just 37. Instead of giving up, she turned her struggles into a spiritual mission, discovering resilience, faith, and even finding love and motherhood
DJ Hudacris: The Chasidish DJ Battling Anxiety
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Yehuda Kastel, Hasidic DJ Hudacris, went from spinning at packed parties to battling crippling anxiety that nearly consumed his life. After a terrifying spiral triggered by a bad trip and a Lyme disease scare, he faced the darkest corners of his mind and fought his way back. In this powerful convers
Or Levy: 491 Days Starving in Gaza & It Was My 1st Time Connecting to Hashem
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Or Levy was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and held in Gaza for 491 days. In captivity, he endured relentless starvation, clung to life, and found God in the darkest of places. He did not know that his wife, Einav, had been murdered in the attacks until after his release. When he finally ret
Jess Goldberg: The Fight to Keep My Son Alive..and Finding the Strength to Let Go
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Jessica Goldberg opens up about her son Ori’s 4-year battle for life and the miracles that kept him alive against all odds. From sleepless nights and constant medical emergencies to finding faith and strength when God said it was time to let go, this is a journey of love and resilience. Jess and Ori
A Resilient Agunah: Fighting To Get My Life Back
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.In this rare & anonymous audio-only episode, we sit down with an agunah who has been left in limbo—waiting for a get that almost never came. Her story includes twists, betrayals, and moments of unexpected strength. But more than anything, it sheds light on what most people in the community don’t
R' Yoel Gold: The Mysterious Hunt to Find the Menorah
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Rabbi Yoel Gold is one of the most beloved storytellers in the Jewish world. He grew up in a Hasidic home, though his family life was shaped by more than tradition—his parents divorced, and that personal journey has added depth and emotion to his words. His stories resonate across generations, weavi
YY & RY Bodek: Living A Beautiful Normal Life Through Blindness & Paralysis
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.A couple living with paralysis and blindness share how they navigate faith, family, and community while rejecting the label of “inspiring” that others often place on them. They open up about building a Chasidish family and raising children while redefining independence and identity, showing what it
Rawan Osman: The Muslim Woman (Who Was Pro-Hezbollah) Becoming an Orthodox Jew
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Rawan Osman grew up in a Hezbollah-controlled area in Lebanon and was taught to hate Jews. After meeting Jews in France, she began questioning everything she was taught and started studying Hebrew and Jewish history. Today she works to build dialogue and understanding between Arabs and Jews and supp
Rabbi Shais Taub: This Is Why Jewish Kids Rebel
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Rabbi Shais Taub is a Chabad rabbi, author, and speaker known for making deep Chassidic and Torah concepts accessible, focusing on emotional well-being, spiritual growth, and parent-child relationships through Torah. He is a specialist in parent-child connection and communication, guiding parents to
Eli Sharabi: I Found Out My Family Was Murdered After 500 Days In Hamas Captivity
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Eli Sharabi (אלי שרעבי) is an Israeli father and survivor who was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and held hostage in Gaza for 491 days. During that time, he endured unimaginable suffering - the murder of his wife Lian, his daughters Noya and Yahel, and the death of his brother Yossi, who was
General Amir Avivi: IDF War Expert Reveals Israel’s Master Plan Against Iran’s Nuclear Threat
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Brigadier General (Res.) Amir Avivi spent over 30 years shaping Israel’s defense strategy from the inside. Today, as Founder and Chairman of the Israel Defense and Security Forum (IDSF), he leads a network of more than 40,000 former officers committed to securing Israel’s future. In this wired inter
William Mehrvaz: Iranian Emigrant REVEALS The Truth About Israel's Attack
On Thursday, Israel launched a strike on Iran following repeated warnings about nuclear threats. We brought on William Mehrvaz, born Muslim in Iran, now an American Orthodox Jew, to explain why Israel’s actions are not just self-defense, but a stand for the Iranian people, for America, and for global security.Watch William's Full Story & Escape Here!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episod
Omer Shem Tov: From 505 Days as a Hamas Hostage to Being Saved by Hashem
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Omer Shem Tov was kidnapped by Hamas from the Nova music festival on October 7 and held captive in Gaza for nearly five months under brutal and inhumane conditions. Despite threats, starvation, and psychological torment, he survived by staying calm, performing tasks, and even making his captors laug
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Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.In many frum communities, divorced women often navigate a world filled with quiet challenges- social stigma, financial strain, and the delicate balance of raising children alone while staying connected to community life. This episode opens a rare and honest window with Adina & Shira into their e
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Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Tzeela Gez, who was pregnant, was killed in a terror attack while she and her husband were on their way to the hospital in the West Bank. Her husband, Chananel, wounded and in shock, did everything he could to help her in those critical moments. A nearby eyewitness described his efforts as desperate
Avraham Fixsler: The UK Government Wanted To Kill My Daughter
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.In this episode, Avraham Fixsler shares the painful and powerful story of his daughter Alta, and the legal battle he and his wife fought to keep her alive. He opens up about the emotional toll, the courtroom setbacks, and the unwavering faith that guided them. This isn’t just a story about medical e
Cormac Uriah Lee (The Asian Kosher Cowboy): Hiding In China for Over 250 Jews
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Cormac grew up in China thinking he was just another kid, until his mother revealed a secret that would reshape his identity forever. From ranches in Washington to yeshiva halls in Israel, this Asian Kosher Cowboy shares a story of faith, transformation, and unshakable pride. Cormac or the name he g
R' Shmuel Luger: I Accidentally Became Rosh Yeshiva after Fighting My Addictions
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Shmuel Luger started drinking at nine and spiraled into addiction and emptiness.One trip to Israel changed everything. Today he’s a Rosh Yeshiva helping guys who don’t fit the system rebuild their lives.His Yeshiva: https://veshachanti.com/✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬► Ohr Naava: Save a Young Woman.
R' Eli Riesel: Torah Saved Me From 300 Years in Jail
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Eli Riesel was a successful real estate developer who left his high-powered career to fully immerse himself in Torah learning, seeking deeper meaning and fulfillment. Despite achieving spiritual peace, Rabbi Eli was later indicted for bank fraud linked to his past business dealings and faced over 30
Moran Stela Yanai: I Was A Hamas Hostage - But God Never Left Me
Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Moran Stela Yanai is a resilient survivor who endured 54 days of captivity in Gaza after being kidnapped during the October 7th attacks. Before the horrific event, she had spent years on a journey of self-discovery, embracing and spirituality & Judaism, which ultimately helped her survive. Throu
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Inspiration for the Nation is the weekly Jewish podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Yaakov Langer.Charlene Aminoff is a Jewish entrepreneur and spiritual speaker whose life has been shaped by profound trauma and transformation. Fifteen years ago, her 2-year-old daughter Gali nearly drowned, an event that triggered intense PTSD and led Charlene to embrace a life of deep religious observance. Char
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