Meilech Kohn grew up Jewish, raised in a deeply Chasidic world. After years of bullying and pressure, he walked away from Judaism — and his life completely collapsed. Meilech became homeless. He struggled with drugs. He lost everything he once had. And then… he came back. In this raw and honest episode, Meilech shares the shocking reality of what happened after leaving a religious Jewish life — including encounters with police, time spent in jail cells, surviving homelessness, and the toll it took on his mental health. We talk openly about addiction, trauma, identity, and what it feels like to completely lose yourself. Before everything fell apart, Meilech was a popular Jewish singer, performing and recording music while living a very different life. Meilech shares the full story of how he found his way back — to his family, his Jewish roots, and his sense of self — after hitting rock bottom.This is a powerful Jewish story of collapse, survival, and return. Thank you to our sponsors:►BJX Helpline: If you or a family member is going through a spritual crisis scudule a consolation with Rabbi Fingerer today.Call 646-397-1544 or email [email protected] ►Iyun Halacha: Join the incredible online Halacha learning program!visit www.iyunhalacha.org or email [email protected] ►Ohr Olam: The Revolutionary Hebrew-English Mishnah BerurahGet a copy at your local Jewish bookstore or visit:https://zbermanbooks.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=ohr+olamFor more info and a free download, visit:https://www.ohr-olam.org ►Colel Chabad: Pushka App Download Colel Chabad’s Pushka app and help support over 47,000 families in need in Israel! https://pushkapp.cc/joyfulTo make a general donation: https://colelchabad.org/joyful ►Join the weekly Parsha inspiationEmail [email protected] or visit parshaknowledge.com Join our WhatsApp group:https://chat.whatsapp.com/BbfFPZDu1ldBlANISpy0Oj or message 646-397-2320 Listen to the podcast by phone:USA: 605-562-3522Israel: 972-79-579-5099 Reach out to us:WhatsApp: 646-397-2320Email: [email protected] you for listening and remember to stay Jewish n’ Joyful :)

Ari Lesser was chasing music — then music led him back to G-d. In this episode of Jewish and Joyful, we sit down with Ari Lesser, the viral Jewish rapper whose lyrics went from hip-hop to Torah, Psalms, and faith. Hear how rapping Tehillim (Psalms) changed his life and brought him to Orthodox Judaism. Ari is also a Nazir which you will hear more about. From the stage to spirituality, Ari’s journey has inspired millions. His music about Israel, God, and truth blends raw honesty with deep Jewish soul — proving that rap can be holy too. This Episode is Brought to You By: ► Ohr Olam: The Revolutionary Hebrew-English Mishnah BerurahGet a copy at your local Jewish bookstore or visit:https://zbermanbooks.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=ohr+olamFor more info and a free download, visit:https://www.ohr-olam.org ------------------------------------------------------- ► Torah Sweets: Free Weekly Torah PublicationLooking for weekly inspiration on the Parsha, insights into marriage, stories, halacha, or short quotes for your Shabbos table?Torah Sweets is your free one-stop magazine packed with Torah insights for everyone.📩 Email: [email protected]📱 WhatsApp: 718-675-9370 ------------------------------------------------------- ► Colel Chabad: Pushka AppDownload Colel Chabad’s Pushka app and help support over 47,000 families in need in Israel!📲 https://pushkapp.cc/joyfulTo make a general donation: https://colelchabad.org/joyful 📞 Stay Connected 💬 Join our WhatsApp group:https://chat.whatsapp.com/BbfFPZDu1ldBlANISpy0Oj 🎧 Listen to the podcast by phone:USA: 605-562-3522Israel: 972-79-579-5099 To donate or reach out:WhatsApp: 646-397-2320Email: [email protected] Thank you for listening and remember to stay joyful :)

Efraim Nachman grew up as a devout Christian. In his teenage years he took a dramatic turn by converting to Islam. After still not finding the truth Efraim Nachman discovered Judaism and eventually converted leaving behind everything. Today he is a proud Jew inspiring others with his incredible adventure and stories.   * SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE* Ohr Olam ~ An Incredible English-Hebrew Mishnah Berurah that's changing the world! Ohr Olam provides an incredible elucidation of the Shulchan Aruch and the Mishna Berurah. To obtain a copy visit your local Jewish bookstore. Visit their website ⁠⁠⁠www.ohr-olam.org⁠⁠⁠ or call ⁠⁠516-666-7646⁠⁠ * Inspiration for the Family* ~ Receive brief inspiration and a beautiful Dvar Torah to share at your Shabbos table email ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠parshaknowledge.com⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to our podcast! Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@Jewishnjoyful⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Tyl3avgGLiK4f6wFR7Goh?si=ETYEEAaaRKqmqehwJykxJg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-n-joyful/id1586344571 Or wherever podcasts are found! Visit our website parshaknowledge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To donate or sponsor an episode call ⁠⁠646-397-2320⁠⁠ To join our exclusive group WhatsApp 646-397-2320 The Jewish n' Joyful podcast is brought to you by Aryeh Fingerer and ⁠⁠⁠⁠parshaknowledge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Aryeh Fingerer sat with Yaakov Shwekey, one of the top singers in the Jewish world. Yaakov talked about music and the incredible power and influence that it can have. Yaakov is changing thousands of lives with his music. In this episode we discuss the truth about Jewish music. Join our group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/ChYKzUrhXLL73wGpXWVSgn * Episode Sponsors*  Ohr Olam ~ An Incredible English-Hebrew Mishnah Berurah that's changing the world! Ohr Olam provides an incredible elucidation of the Shulchan Aruch and the Mishna Berurah. To obtain a copy visit your local Jewish bookstore. Visit their website ⁠⁠www.ohr-olam.org⁠⁠ or call ⁠⁠516-666-7646⁠⁠ * Inspiration for the Family ~ To receive brief inspiration and a beautiful Dvar Torah to share at your Shabbos table email ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠parshaknowledge.com⁠⁠. Subscribe to our podcast Watch:  ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Jewishnjoyful⁠⁠ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Tyl3avgGLiK4f6wFR7Goh?si=ETYEEAaaRKqmqehwJykxJg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-n-joyful/id1586344571 Or wherever podcasts are found! Check out our website you can find archives, posts, updates, the Jewish n' Joyful podcast, clips, and much more ⁠⁠www.parshaknowledge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To donate or sponsor an episode call ⁠⁠646-397-2320⁠⁠ The Jewish n' Joyful podcast is brought to you by Aryeh Fingerer and ⁠⁠⁠parshaknowledge.com⁠⁠⁠. 

Dr. Yehudah Pryce started out as a teenage gang member robbing drug dealers and committing many crimes. When he was 19. Yehudah was sentenced to 24 Years in prison. Behind bars everything changed. Inside the cell Yehudah found faith. Today, he’s a Jew, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and he now leads mental health programs in prisons, helping those who share a past like his. In this episode of Jewish and Joyful, Dr. Yehuda Pryce shares his insane story: the gangster who found God in prison. Thank you to our sponsors: ►Torah Master: New Online Moadim Semicha Course starting this Wednesday August 27th on the topic of Sukkos. A clear, structured, and enjoyable way of Torah Learning. For more information and to sign up visit torahmaster.org. ►Colel Chabad: Download Colel Chabad’s Pushka app and help them support over 47,000 families in need in Israel!  Visit https://pushkapp.cc/joyful. To Make a general donation to Cole Chabad visit colelchabad.cc/joyful. ►Parsha Knowledge: Receive brief weekly inspiration to share at your Shabbos table.  To sign up email [email protected] or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠parshaknowledge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ►Ohr Olam: The Revelotionary Hebrew-English Mishnah Berurah. Get a copy at your local Jewish bookstore or visit ⁠https://zbermanbooks.com/catalogsearch/result/index/? q=ohr+olam%E2%81%A0&o=ohr+olam%E2%81%A0&q=ohr+olam. Visit their website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ohr-olam.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join our WhatsApp group for exclusive inspiration and new releases: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/BbfFPZDu1ldBlANISpy0Oj You can now listen to our podcast on the phone: USA: 605-562-3522 ISRAEL: 972-79-579-5099 To donate ⁠⁠or reach out to us WhatsApp us at 646-397-2320 or email [email protected]

Charlie Harary is a world-renowned lecturer and author. He’s inspired both the Jewish and secular worlds with his knowledge on success, social impact, and incorporating G-d into daily life. In this episode, Aryeh sat with Charlie for an exclusive Q&A discussing some of today's biggest problems including, parenting - raising happy kids in the 21st century, stress, happiness, the school system, and more. *SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE* - Parsha Knowledge - Inspiration for the Family: Receive brief inspiration and a beautiful Dvar Torah to share at your Shabbos table email [email protected] or visit ⁠⁠⁠parshaknowledge.com⁠⁠⁠. - Ohr Olam: An Incredible Hebrew-English Mishnah Berurah that's changing the world! Ohr Olam provides an incredible elucidation of the Shulchan Aruch and the Mishna Berurah. To obtain a copy visit your local Jewish bookstore. Visit their website ⁠⁠⁠www.ohr-olam.org⁠⁠⁠ or call ⁠⁠516-666-7646 ⁠ Subscribe to our podcast! Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@Jewishnjoyful Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Tyl3avgGLiK4f6wFR7Goh?si=ETYEEAaaRKqmqehwJykxJg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-n-joyful/id1586344571 To donate or join our WhatsApp group ⁠⁠message 646-397-2320 ⁠ The Jewish n' Joyful podcast is brought to you by Aryeh Fingerer and ⁠⁠⁠⁠parshaknowledge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.