Shmuli & Chana Falk are not your typical couple. Each entered marriage carrying the weight of childhood trauma and pain, embarking on a journey of self-discovery as they worked to build a new life together. Just as they stood on the cusp of a positive new chapter, the carpet was pulled from beneath them. They found themselves in the hands of a couple who promised them the world, at the expense of their very lives. At what felt like a point of no return, Shmuli grasped onto an imaginary lifeline and began the long climb out of the abyss, pulling both himself and Chana towards hope and healing. The road that followed was one of emotional and mental recovery, as they slowly rebuilt a life rooted in meaning, purpose, care and giving. Alongside their own journey through infertility and secondary infertility, with all of the pain, heartbreak and challenges that came with it, Shmuli & Chana discovered within themselves the ability to become a foundation of support for thousands of couples across Israel. In this episode, they share publicly for the first time, their extraordinary journey of trauma, resilience, healing and hope, revealing how some of life's darkest moments became the catalyst for helping others find their own light. Discover the incredible work of Keren Ohr 🔗 https://kerenohr.com/ ---------------------- 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.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Aron sits down with Rabbi Yechiel Emanuel - Principal of Beis Hatalmud, Rav of the rapidly growing Ohel Sholom community, and a leader quietly supporting Jewish life across Manchester and beyond. From his London upbringing and formative years in Gateshead, Rabbi Emanuel traces an unexpected journey: from founding the groundbreaking Camp Orach Chaim in Ukraine, to a decade spent inspiring boys, and later supporting Jewish refugees following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war. The conversation moves into more personal territory as Rabbi Emanuel shares his journey through secondary infertility, his composed yet powerful address in Kerestir, and the discovery of the Viledniker - a story of quiet miracles, perspective, and spiritual resilience. We explore what authentic leadership looks like today: building a shul that doesn’t just attract attendance, but transforms those who daven there. Rabbi Emanuel also reflects on public speaking, communal responsibility, and the importance of finding, and building, a lifelong relationship with a leader of one’s own. --- I'm grateful for your feedback!  • WhatsApp +4477 466 70 691  • Email [email protected]  Until next time 👋🏽 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 💖 --------------------- What happens when someone who grows up with almost no connection to faith suddenly begins asking the deepest questions about life, purpose, and truth? In this episode, we sit down with Charles Bursk, a man whose journey began in Manchester, far removed from an orthodox Jewish lifestyle, yet who found himself drawn onto a powerful and unexpected path of discovery. Through a series of circumstances, Charles developed an unrelenting drive to understand life on a deeper level. What followed was a transformation. A search for truth that would reshape how he sees the world, his work, his family, and his purpose. But Charles isn’t someone who stepped away from the real world to pursue meaning. Quite the opposite. He’s someone who lives fully within it, navigating the pressures of modern life, business, responsibility, and family, while constantly striving to layer those everyday moments with intention, wisdom, and spiritual clarity. In this conversation, we explore how to live a life of real meaning in a world designed to distract us. From building a family and giving charity, to understanding why we’re here in the first place, Charles shares powerful insights on how to stay focused, productive, and purposeful despite the noise and chaos that surround us. This isn’t just a conversation about faith. It’s a conversation about how to live. And if you’ve ever found yourself asking deeper questions about the direction of your life - this episode might just change the way you think about it. I hope you enjoy. --------------------- 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.

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 💖 --------------------- This week's guest is someone whose journey challenges how we define success, happiness, and spiritual connection in the modern world. Rabbi Noiky Roberts is a globally recognised speaker, educator, and wedding singer whose unique ability to blend charisma, authenticity, humour, and deep Torah insight has inspired audiences across continents. Raised in Gateshead and later spending three decades in the close-knit community of Gibraltar, Rabbi Roberts has built a life centred around simplicity, faith, and meaningful human connection — values that stand in sharp contrast to the noise and urgency of modern living. From overcoming personal struggles and anxiety in his early years, to dedicating his life to Chinuch, community leadership, and inspiring thousands through shiurim, public speaking, and music, Rabbi Roberts represents a rare balance between public performer and deeply grounded servant of Hashem. In this conversation, we explore profound themes including Bitachon, the pursuit of success, overcoming fear, the power of consistency, community life, and what it truly means to feel at home, both physically and spiritually. We’ll also hear personal reflections on resilience, faith, education, and bringing timeless Jewish wisdom to audiences across the world. This is a conversation about purpose, perspective, and discovering meaning in both the spotlight and the quiet moments behind it. --------------------- 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.

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.

This week I sat down with Ari Shainfeld and Billy Katz from Our Kids First. Our Kids First offers a huge range of services from practical support including child care, food, arranging moving, support & guidance through the Gett process including, emotional support, coaching and mentoring, group events, therapy, referrals, advocacy, mediation and a strong network of divorce professionals and a whole lot more.  Find out more about Our Kids First, or get involved in supporting families by visiting their website 🔗 www.ourkidsfirst.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.

Naomi Lerer, CEO of noa Girls in London shares with us some truly profound ideas surrounding mental health in children, teenagers and adults, educating us on the fundamentals surrounding various types of mental struggles & how we as the wider community can learn to understand what we are truly seeing, along with practical tips and advice on how to strengthen the mental wellbeing of ourselves, and of those around us.  We also discovered that mental health and mental illness are two completely different things which can co-exist if managed correctly.  ⚠️ A word of caution that in this episode we discuss suicidal ideation, self harm and other forms of mental illness. Please consider your surroundings when playing this episode.  --- Connect With Naomi Lerer 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-lerer-17232469/ 💻 https://noagirls.com/ 🚀 2024 Impact Report: https://noagirls.com/impact-report-2024/ --- THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS  Alex Haffner • Fusion Funding  [email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-haffner-84398543/  --- Friends Of The Podcast Maxim Cohen • The Jewish Lending Institute 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.

David Rosenthal is a seasoned business strategist and operator with a career spanning senior roles at global institutions including Deutsche Bank and Bank of America. Today, David works closely with founders and business owners to help them transition from service-led operations into scalable, process-driven businesses. Known for asking the uncomfortable questions, David brings clarity around structure, time management, and sustainable growth, while remaining deeply committed to community leadership and giving back. His mission is simple: help businesses regain control, and help leaders build something that truly lasts. https://rosenthalconsulting.co.uk/ Connect with David 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rosenthal-26185/ --- 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.

This week I sat down with two members of our community, Aliza Noe and Sophie Woolfstien of GIFT Manchester. For many, GIFT is the name behind the mysterious food bins that make their inconspicuous arrival shortly before Purim, and seem to vanish as quickly as they come. But after spending a week filming for GIFT, I realised that behind the scenes, GIFT is running an operation of epic proportion, and I wanted to find out more. --- Find out more about GIFT by visiting their website www.jgift.org To join the GIFT Manchester Volunteers Team: Contact Gali on 07899 101 192 For general information, new projects and to get involved contact Sophie on 07928 417 571 If you or someone you know is in need of support, contact Aliza in confidence on 07887 612 213 --- CORPORATE SPONSORS Dovi Feldman • Feldview Visit www.feldview.co.uk www.linkedin.com/in/dovi-feldman-70508620b/ Alex Haffner • Fusion Funding www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-haffner-84398543/ --- 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.