This week on ShmueliCast, we had the honor of sitting down with legendary actor Aaron Mintz, one of the true pioneers and veterans of the Jewish entertainment world. Together, we take a trip down memory lane, from his early HASC and Miami experiences to the Yiddish plays and performances that had the Jewish entertainment world talking at the height of their popularity.Along the way, we discuss the difference between acting and performing, what really goes on behind the scenes, how much of it is actually real, and how the world of Jewish entertainment has evolved over the years. We also go back to Aaron’s childhood, growing up in Williamsburg in the 1960s, where he shares unforgettable memories of the Satmar Rebbe and what life was like during those years.Whether you grew up watching Aaron’s performances or you’re discovering his remarkable story for the first time, this episode is filled with nostalgia, laughter, behind-the-scenes stories, and a fascinating look back at an era that left its mark on the Jewish world.ShmueliCast hotline: 718-970-8884.SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE! 🖥️

In this exclusive interview, Shmuelicast sits down with the legendary Mendel Wagschal—the creative force behind the iconic AKIVA play and now the mastermind behind the highly anticipated play, EZRA. From the first spark of inspiration to the challenges of bringing stories to life on stage, Mendel Wagschal shares rare insights into their creative process, career milestones, and what audiences can expect from this bold new production.This is a conversation you won’t want to miss.""And as always feel free to share your feedback, we’d love to hear your thoughts and comments. You can always email us at [email protected]״Show your support for ShmueliCast by giving a 'SUPER THANKS'.The episodes are available to listen to on our ShmueliCast hotline at 718-970-8884.-----------------------------------------------------Tickets Will Go On Sale Friday, September 5 (12:00 pm)https://kingsyiddishplays.com/EZRA Play | Official Theme Song   • EZRA Play | Official Theme Song - עזרא שפיל  -----------------------------------------------------Thumbnail design by: Pike Studio - Hershy Hecht

Longtime event producer and manager for a number of big names in the music industry, Shulem Vagshal talks with Shmueli about his new podcast and the pros (and some cons) that doing this is causing for a name like Shmueli’s. Shulem Vagshal is well known for producing the world renowned Kumzing concerts in Israel, he’s also representing Shmueli, MBD and Naftali Kempah amongst others. Episode sponsored by Leil Shishi. ----------------------------------------------------- Follow on social media. ShmueliCast https://www.instagram.com/shmuelicast/ Shmueli Ungar https://www.instagram.com/shmueliungar/ Shulem Vagshal https://www.instagram.com/shalom vagshal/ InSight Studio https://www.instagram.com/insightstudioofficial/

"Building or renovating a home can be one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. Since most people only go through the process once or twice in their lifetime, costly mistakes can happen when you don’t know what to look for or who to trust.In this episode, we sit down with Yechiel levine, the contractor who recently helped renovate the host’s home, for an honest conversation about the construction industry. We discuss when it makes sense to save money and when it doesn’t, whether hiring less experienced people is worth the risk, and how homeowners can avoid expensive mistakes that end up costing far more in the long run.Whether you’re building, renovating, or planning a future project, this episode is packed with practical advice that could save you money, stress, and headaches."ShmueliCast hotline: 718-970-8884.SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE! 🖥️-----------------------------------------------------Stop by in Chick’N Häus for some good late-night fried chicken! 🍔🌭🍟Open every night until 12 AM. 🌙https://maps.app.goo.gl/5t6XprDLjudHM...For all your moving needs domestic or otherwise be sure to check out “Piece of cake Movers” where they make your moving experience a piece of cake-----------------------------------------------------Follow Shmueli:😀ShmueliCast  / shmuelicast  Shmueli Ungar  / shmueliungar  

Some people just think of the name Ari Samet and that itself puts them in a better mood, Ari is an entertainer and influencer in the Jewish chasidish world He's known for his songs, and videos, Ari is also known for someone who doesn’t shy away from trying new things, And as you'll hear from Ari himself he's very happy to be alive! and while your watching him talk he's already working on upcoming exiting projects. His main goal in life is... to become the best "ARI" Episode sponsored by Leil Shishi. ----------------------------------------------------- Follow on social media. ShmueliCast https://www.instagram.com/shmuelicast/ Shmueli Ungar https://www.instagram.com/shmueliungar/ Ari Samet https://www.instagram.com/ari samet/ InSight Studio https://www.instagram.com/insightstudioofficial/

Two months after the U.S. launched a massive strike on Iran — a blitz attack that killed longtime Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and shook the entire regime to its core — what was supposed to be a decisive moment has turned into something far more complicated.In this episode of ShmueliCast, we sit down with geopolitical expert Yossi Goldstein to break down what the Iranian regime actually is, and why it doesn’t collapse the way people expect. We get into why Iran isn’t another Venezuela, who really holds power behind the scenes, and what “winning” this war would even mean.We also discuss what it would actually take for the regime to fall — if that’s even realistic — and whether it’s already too late to back out of the war.Listen to the podcast on your favorite streaming services.Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d51...Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Castbox:https://castbox.fm/channel/id5481304?...iHeartRadio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/117681...Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/57sZtsN...Zing:https://j-m.app/?rssId=9635&title=Shm...24Six: https://tfs.app.link/IaFYJx4cSEb

This week we sat down for a real uplifting, high-energy episode with Chaim Brown — well-known actor and singer — for an open, honest conversation about his journey on both the music and acting side.We spoke about how his singing started back in his teenage years in Yeshiva, and how music became one of his first ways to express emotion and connect to people.From there we got into his acting career — what makes someone a great actor, what it really means to step into a role, and why he believes real acting isn’t about acting at all… it’s about vulnerability. Being able to open yourself up and give something real.He shared a wild story about how he once came into a production as a last-minute backup after an actor dropped out — with barely any time to prepare — and how that unexpected situation ended up turning into him becoming the main actor on stage.We also spoke about the emotional contrast between singing at heartwarming chuppahs and performing in deep acting scenes — and why acting is the place where he feels he gives the most of himself emotionally.A real, down-to-earth conversation about talent, opportunity, and how sometimes the moments you didn’t plan… end up putting you exactly where you’re meant to be."And as always feel free to share your feedback, we’d love to hear your thoughts and comments. You can always email us at [email protected]״Show your support for ShmueliCast by giving a 'SUPER THANKS'.The episodes are available to listen to on our ShmueliCast hotline at 718-970-8884.-----------------------------------------------------Follow Shmueli:😀ShmueliCasthttps://www.instagram.com/shmuelicast/Shmueli Ungarhttps://www.instagram.com/shmueliungar/-----------------------------------------------------Listen to the podcast on your favorite streaming services.Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d517c630-b6eb-40e2-8c78-2f5937db5a46Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shmuelicast/id1693139726Castbox:https://castbox.fm/channel/id5481304?utm source=podcaster&utm medium=dlink&utm campaign=c 5481304&utm content=ShmueliCast-CastBox FMiHeartRadio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/117681061/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/57sZtsNpZcjijVySx5qHfW?si=79e76d19253d49d6Zing:https://j-m.app/?rssId=9635&title=ShmueliCast24Six: https://tfs.app.link/IaFYJx4cSEb#chaim brown--00:00 Intro6:57 How Strumz was created16:55 Co-host on Latest Talks18:07 How i got into Singing24:03 15 Year story coming to closure27:45 How a last minute cancelation got me into Acting33:49 What makes a good actor?45:03 Taking Compliments52:17 How do you deal with hoarseness58:02 Acting on Hasc 371:01:00 Ohh Yu??1:04:30 Dramady 21:09:07 Kol huolam clips