Frank Meeink made headlines throughout the years for his jaw dropping journey from being a skinhead and neo-nazi white supremacit to becoming a fully observant and practicing Jew. He has written an autobiography titled Autobiography of a Recovering Skinhead and has been the basis for a character on TV, been seen on TV and in many interviews. After a three-year stint in prison, he left the racist skinhead movement and now lectures against it. ----- To sponsor an episode: [email protected] Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543

Sam Salz made headlines a few years ago as the only Orthodox Jewish NCAA Division I football player, but his story goes far beyond the title. He didn’t grow up playing football, yet found himself training for nine months alongside the Texas A&M practice field and ultimately suiting up for one of the most storied programs in college football. In this episode, Sam shares the journey that led him to the cover of The New York Times, the challenges he faced along the way, and the deeper lessons behind it all. To contact Sam for your next speaking event:[email protected] Episode Sponsor This week’s episode is brought to you by CH Bookings. Whether you’re planning a simcha, event, or anything in between, CH Bookings connects you with talented singers and instrumental musicians to fit your style and budget. They’re professional, easy to work with, and trusted to make your event memorable. For your next event, contact Chezky Hershkowitz at CH Bookings at 848-326-0718. ----- To sponsor an episode: [email protected] Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543

Hear how Joseph Gitler founded and runs Leket Israel. In 2024, they had 160 employees, 95,000 volunteers, 63 dedicated food rescue vehicles, 33,340 tons of food, among other incredible numbers. Leket Israel deals with harvesting surplus agricultural produce and collecting cooked meals then sorting and distributing them to the needy throughout the country. To learn more, reach out, or donate: www.leket.org ----- To sponsor an episode: [email protected] on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543

Karmela Waldman is a Holocaust survivor and has been a licensed marriage therapist for over 40 years. Today, she co-hosts a podcast with her son called Surviving the Survivor and has just released a book with him titled “Surviving the Survivor: A Brutally Honest Conversation about Life (& Death) with My Mom: A Holocaust Survivor, Therapist & My Podcast Co-Host.” Hear about her life, the book, and more! To buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Survivor-Conversation-Holocaust-Therapist/dp/B0CQWKXS8W To hear the podcast: https://survivingthesurvivor.com/ ----- To sponsor an episode: [email protected] Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543

TorahAnytime.com has over 300,000 video shiurim and over 12,000,000 hours of played shiurim every year. Hear everything about how the largest digital torah platform started and continues to run. Plus, reach out to TorahAnytime to help with their upcoming fundraiser! Movie of TorahAnytime's history: www.BeyondWalls.film See all their programs: EverythingTorahAnytime.com Contact: 917-681-0003 or [email protected]. To sponsor an episode, reach out to [email protected] Listen to Jews Shmooze on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543

Hear about why someone chose to become a psychiatrist, how the field of mental health evolved over the years, the recent history of psychology and Rabbanim, how to mentally approach the ongoing situation in Israel, and so much more. --- Jacob L. Freedman, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and a business consultant based in Israel. After completing his training as an award-winning chief resident at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Dr. Freedman and his wife followed their lifelong dream and made aliyah to Israel with their family. When he's not with his patients, Dr. Freedman can be found learning Torah in the Old City or hiking in the hills outside of Jerusalem. He can be reached via his website, drjacoblfreedman.com. --- Book links: - https://www.amazon.com/Things-Told-My-Patients/dp/B0CT61H731 - https://www.amazon.com/Off-Couch-Dr-Jacob-Freedman/dp/1614654441 https://www.amazon.com/Me-Uncle-Baruch-Families-Coping/dp/1614655901 Dr. Yaakov Freedman Consulting: http://drjacoblfreedman.com/ --- To sponsor an episode: [email protected] Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543

After starting Shalom Task Force in 1992, Nechama Wolfson founded Shlavim in 2006 to help lift Israeli children out of poverty, and continues to serve as the president. Through a vast network of supportive programs, Shlavim is ensuring Israel’s next generation has all the practical and emotional support it needs to build a better future. Here about how she started two amazing organizations, Shlavims' remarkable response to October 7th, and more. Check out their website: ⁠www.shlavimusa.org⁠  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shlavim.organization?igsh=MWtvbGYxdm4zZnJ0NA== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560387905008&mibextid=LQQJ4d ----- To sponsor an episode: [email protected] Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543