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I cut my son off for becoming religious
New Jan 10, 2026 1h 52m

I cut my son off for becoming religious

A father and son sit down for an unusually honest conversation about Jewish identity, continuity, and choice. Allen Horowitz was raised with a strong cultural Jewish pride but little religious obse...

My Husband Fought a Private War No One Could See
Jan 03, 2026 1h 33m

My Husband Fought a Private War No One Could See

Four years ago, Shaina's life changed forever.   Her husband, Yaakov—beloved, successful, devoted, admired—took his own life. In this raw and deeply moving conversation, Shaina speaks openly a...

Surviving the Bondi Beach Terror Attack
Dec 17, 2025 48 min

Surviving the Bondi Beach Terror Attack

A Chanukah celebration at Bondi Beach turned into a scene of terror.   In this episode of the Meaningful People Podcast, we sit with a father and community leader who survived the Bondi Beach ...

Yaakov Shwekey Like You've Never Heard Him Before
Dec 13, 2025 1h 29m

Yaakov Shwekey Like You've Never Heard Him Before

In this powerful and emotional conversation, Jewish music icon Yaakov Shwekey opens up about the evolution of Jewish music, the responsibility of an artist, and the deeply personal moments that sha...

America vs Israel: The Debate Every Jew Needs to Hear.
Dec 06, 2025 1h 14m

America vs Israel: The Debate Every Jew Needs to Hear.

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Rabbi Elchanan Shoff (Los Angeles, USA) and Rabbi Michal Weichbrod (Yehuda, Israel) for a rare, honest, and passionate conversation about ...

Zvi Gluck | The Truth No Frum Parent Wants to Hear
Nov 29, 2025 1h 31m

Zvi Gluck | The Truth No Frum Parent Wants to Hear

GET MEANINGFUL MINUTE PLUS RIGHT NOW FOR 50% OFF! mmplus.org In this eye-opening conversation, Nachi Gordon sits down with Zvi Gluck, founder of Amudim, for one of the most important and raw episod...

Mendel Mintz | "We Just Wanted To Build a Family"
Nov 15, 2025 1h 12m

Mendel Mintz | "We Just Wanted To Build a Family"

In this deeply personal conversation, Mendel Mintz shares his journey of growing up in Crown Heights with a lifelong physical disability, building a life of community impact, and finding unexpected...

Why the Frum World Is Becoming Financially Unsustainable
Oct 25, 2025 1h 27m

Why the Frum World Is Becoming Financially Unsustainable

In this Meaningful People episode, financial advisor Moshe Alpert and community advocate Shmuly Hartstein unpack why many frum "middle‑class" families earning $200–300K still feel underwater—tuitio...

The Shidduch System May Be Broken. Adina Reich Has a Solution.
Oct 18, 2025 1h 10m

The Shidduch System May Be Broken. Adina Reich Has a Solution.

In this heartfelt and eye-opening conversation, veteran shadchan Adina Reich traces the evolution of the shidduch system — from handwritten index cards to WhatsApp chats — and reflects on the hopes...

Our Most REPLAYED Moments Ever (You'll See Why)
Oct 04, 2025 41 min

Our Most REPLAYED Moments Ever (You'll See Why)

The Meaningful People Podcast had hundreds of incredible moments but some stood out above the rest. In this special episode, we're looking back at the most rewatched clips that YOU couldn't stop sh...

R' Shoff Q&A on the Campus Where Charlie Kirk Was Killed
Sep 20, 2025 29 min

R' Shoff Q&A on the Campus Where Charlie Kirk Was Killed

Rabbi Elchanan Shoff visits the campus where Charlie Kirk was tragically shot to host an open Ask Me Anything with students. In this powerful and candid conversation, he answers tough questions ab...

Gila's Story: A Father's Mission to Save Lives
Sep 13, 2025 1h 10m

Gila's Story: A Father's Mission to Save Lives

In this deeply moving conversation, Rabbi Hammer opens up about his daughter Gila—her vibrant spirit, her struggles following a traumatic assault, and the painful journey that led to her tragic pas...

From Puerto Rico to Satmar: Malkie Wiener's Improbable Journey
Sep 06, 2025 1h 17m

From Puerto Rico to Satmar: Malkie Wiener's Improbable Journey

In this inspiring episode, Malkie Weiner shares her extraordinary life story: from her Catholic upbringing in Puerto Rico, to her family's unexpected spiritual search, their conversion to Judaism, ...