As we approach Pesach, a time that marks both the birth of our nation and the power of storytelling, this episode of the Nexus Podcast leans into the personal and inspiring story of one who chose to join our nation. In this conversation, Aron Coleman sits down with Tom Goodwin, now Yaakov Yitzchok, an advanced paramedic and medical lead for Hatzolah Manchester, whose journey into Jewish life is both powerful and thought-provoking. As a Ger who explored widely before committing to a life of Torah and community, Tom brings a rare perspective - one rooted in clarity, humility, and genuine pursuit of truth. From his upbringing and path to conversion, to openly living as a proud Jew even before formally joining the community, YY shares a story that challenges assumptions and inspires reflection. We explore identity, belonging, the nuances within the Jewish community, and what those born into it might overlook. Alongside his personal journey, YY also reflects on his role in helping rebuild Hatzolah Manchester, offering insight into leadership, responsibility, and service at the highest level. The story of our people is made up of individual journeys and that the pursuit of truth and connection is something we are all called to. ---------------------- Enjoying these episodes? Please take a moment to follow and rate this channel on Spotify & Youtube and add a comment if you can - it really helps us reach more listeners 🙏 Thank you 💖 ---------------------- We really appreciate your feedback!  • WhatsApp +4477 466 70 691  • Email [email protected]  Until next time 👋🏽 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I had the privilege of sitting down, with the two and only, Avi & Yaakov Barr, who besides for their busy respective schedules, have carved out the time to found one of the UK’s most critical organisations, Jteen. As you will soon hear,  the energy between Avi and Yaakov is something to be admired, two brothers working together to completely change the landscape of teen mental health. Besides, for the staggering amount of calls and messages they take through their anonymous hotline, supporting teenagers from all walks of life navigate the  challenges they are facing , JTeen also organizes workshops, training events and is bringing New material to school curriculums to further advance positive change in teenage mental health.  Where do such busy people find the time to found and grow charities? What are the core issues facing teenagers today? How has the landscape changed since JTeen was founded? And What can we do to position ourselves for better mental health?  All this and more in this week's episode. Find out more about the work of Jteen by visiting their website 🔗 https://jteen.co.uk/ --- THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS  Maxim Cohen • The UK Finance Group [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximcohen/ ---  Your feedback is gratefully appreciated!  • WhatsApp +4477 466 70 691  • Email [email protected]  Until next time 👋🏽 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So, here we are with our debut episode, and already, I’m deviating ever so slightly from our core theme, and that's because, I couldn't possibly launch a podcast in Elul, without discussing Elul, and how those in the work force relate to it. For many once you are out of the Yeshiva or Seminary world, Elul seems to pass in a blur, and before we know it, we are at Rosh Hashanah, wondering how in the world we got there.  Reb Shmuel’s ability to crystallize, explain and break down concepts across so many areas for people across all walks of life, across so many different communities, is something that has inspired me greatly, and I'm truly appreciative that he has taken time out of his busy schedule to make this episode happen. CORPORATE SPONSORS A huge thank you to Dovi Feldman at Feldview Estates. Whether it's pre-purchase advice, converting a property into an HMO, and of course, making sure you get your monthly rental payments & statements every single month, on time, you need Feldview. Fully regulated and covering London and surrounding areas, work with a property management company that just gets it, Reach out to Dovi today. www.feldview.co.uk WhatsApp your feedback to +4477 466 70 691 Or email [email protected] Until next time 👋🏽 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Part 2 of my conversation with Gedalia Miller.  We've all seen the signage and we've all seen the adverts for the incredible Shabatons advertised by Kesher Nafshi .  Besides, for the logistics of arranging such weekends, I wanted to understand what impact these events provide for the attendees and how the journey of launching such intensely scheduled programmes evolved and what the vision was from the onset.  Kesher Nafshi has embedded itself across dozens of communities globally providing not just spiritual, emotional and psychological healing to families going through this challenging chapter but more importantly in its continuously expanding level of in reach to new communities, providing training, events, and one-to-one family Care helping struggling teens, their parents, siblings and extended families navigate this journey with understanding compassion and  lasting success.  Join me on my conversation with Gedalia Miller as we discover the magic of Kesher Nafshi Once again, a huge thank you to Maxim Cohen from the UK Finance Group for his continued support of this podcast. I hope you enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the final episode of The Nexus podcast for this year.  This week's episode is really something special and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to sit down with Rabbi Joseph Dweck, somebody who has impacted the UK Jewish communities in so many ways over the past 12 years of his leadership and guidance and I highly recommend for people who want to explore more over by Rabbi Dweck's teachings to go online and search for his classes.  In addition to his years of service to both Shuls and schools in the Us, in 2013, Rabbi Joseph Dweck was elected Senior Rabbi of the S&P Sephardi Community with a stunning 270-4 vote, later inaugurated at the historic Bevis Marks Shul.  Since then, Rabbi Dweck has become one of the most prominent Jewish voices in the UK — earning himself a number of prestigious positions and eloquently and artfully interfacing between the Jewish community and The wider UK public at large. It is a true honour to have spent time in Rabbi Dweck's home, having this conversation a few short months before he and his family relocate to their new home in Israel.  I hope you enjoy --- Your feedback is gratefully appreciated!  • WhatsApp +4477 466 70 691  • Email [email protected]  Until next time 👋🏽 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari Leaman has dedicated his life to saving the lives of youth who have been dealt some of life's biggest challenges. With a warm and caring approach, and the genuine belief that behind all the pain and suffering is a soul that can be ignited to live a healthy productive life, Ari and his team at The Boys Clubhouse have achieved the unimaginable. Creating a safe, vibrant home away from home for these boys, giving them the ability to reconnect with themselves, discover and develop their skills, create a strong social support network, and letting them learn to believe in themselves once more. Every child has the potential to succeed. The journey for some may have been long and painful but with patience, love, encouragement and a huge range of vital resources, the narrative for so many struggling boys, has been completely rewritten. I hope you enjoy --- DONATE TO THE CLUBHOUSE HERE 👉🏾 https://www.charityextra.com/clubhouse LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLUBHOUSE👉🏾 https://www.theclubhouse.biz/ --- Your feedback is gratefully appreciated!  • WhatsApp +4477 466 70 691  • Email [email protected]  Until next time 👋🏽 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the show. Today’s conversation is one I’ve been looking forward to for a long time. My guest is Yitzi Ginsbury, a name synonymous with commitment, leadership, and quiet strength within our community. Many will know him through his tireless work with Ezra Care, but his impact stretches far beyond that. From his role at Jewel to his presence as a trusted voice bridging community needs and public institutions. In this episode, we’ll explore Yitzi’s journey, from the foundations of Ezra Care and its incredible growth, to the challenges of expanding services, managing behind-the-scenes operations, and representing our community with clarity and diplomacy. We’ll also touch on the deeply personal: Yitzi’s own medical journey, the resilience it demanded, and the extraordinary way he continued to serve others even while facing his own battle. I hope you enjoy DONATE TO EZRA CARE HERE 👉🏾 https://www.charityextra.com/ecfunrun LEARN MORE ABOUT EZRA CARE 👉🏾 https://ezracare.co.uk/ --- Your feedback is gratefully appreciated!  • WhatsApp +4477 466 70 691  • Email [email protected]  Until next time 👋🏽 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maxi was somebody I reached out to before I even launched my first episode. At the time, I had little to show for myself, and Maxi declined my request for a conversation.  Fast forward, and gratefully we managed to lock down a time to meet and talk. Maxi is a larger than life character and we enjoyed a fascinating conversation where he shared personal opinions and experiences on a broad range of topics, including building and scaling a business, dealing with personal setbacks and early childhood hardships, learning how to cut out the noise and stay focused on the end goal and perhaps most importantly, a valuable lesson in learning to build a healthy relationship with the ever growing demands on our attention from technology. I hope you enjoy and benefit from listening to this conversation as much as I enjoyed having it.  Connect with Maxi on LinkedIn 🔗https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxirose/ --- THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS  Maxim Cohen • The UK Finance Group [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximcohen/ ---  Your feedback is gratefully appreciated!  • WhatsApp +4477 466 70 691  • Email [email protected]  Until next time 👋🏽 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this week's episode, where we were honoured to sit down with Gedalia Miller, Founder of Kesher Nafshi - a phenomenal organisation that helps parents build and maintain long standing loving relationships with their children, regardless of the path they have chosen, and the journey they are taking.  We explore Gedalia’s personal journey, the origins of Kesher Nafshi, and how the organisation is building bridges, offering guidance, and empowering families with empathy, wisdom, and strength.   Our conversation lasted a number of hours, and as such we have broken down this conversation into two episodes so be sure to check back in for Part 2 next week. A huge thank you to Maxim Cohen from the UK Finance Group for his continued support of this podcast. I hope you enjoy.  Find out more about the work of Kesher Nafshi by visiting their website 🔗 https://keshernafshi.org/ --- THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS  Maxim Cohen • The UK Finance Group [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximcohen/ ---  Your feedback is gratefully appreciated!  • WhatsApp +4477 466 70 691  • Email [email protected]  Until next time 👋🏽 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.