Meaningful People Podcast
1) 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, and...Show More
2) Matty Stein | I Was a Homeless Teen… Now I’m Living With Hashem
In this episode of Meaningful People, we sit down with Matty Stein as she shares her remarkable journey of growing up in a non-religious home, moving from place to place, and suddenly facing financial...Show More
3) Mayor Eric Adams: The Truth About NYC & The Jews
In this powerful interview, New York City Mayor Eric Adams opens up about his personal journey, his deep faith, and his commitment to protecting the Jewish community in New York and beyond. From his s...Show More
4) Perla Zaltzman | The Day My Daughter Drowned
In this emotional interview, Perla shares the heartbreaking story of the day her young daughter drowned and how that moment forever changed her life. Speaking with raw honesty, she opens up about the ...Show More
5) R' Yoni Fischer | "Stop Blaming This Generation"
In this deeply emotional and honest conversation, Rabbi Yoni Fischer opens up about his journey, the vision behind his yeshiva, and the importance of meeting people with compassion, not judgment. From...Show More
6) Off the Record: A 9th of Av Conversation With R' Ari Bensoussan
This Off the Record segment was filmed in the lead-up to Tisha B’Av — and it gets real. But this is only part of the conversation. To hear the rest, become a Meaningful Minute Plus member. 🎬 Sign up ...Show More
7) “Mommy, Are You Going to Die?” | The Story of Shana Alayev’s Fight For Life
Meet Shana Alayev, a wife, mother of four, and speech therapist who is facing stage four cancer with brutal honesty, raw humor, and unshakable emunah. In this emotional and deeply human conversation, ...Show More
8) What If We’re Too Comfortable in Galus?
This isn’t a typical podcast. It’s the trailer for Homeless — our first-ever film. A raw, emotional journey into what it means to live in exile… and what it means to come home. If you’ve ever felt dis...Show More
9) Devorah Halberstam: The Day My 16-Year-Old Son Was Killed for Being Jewish
She Lost Her Son in a Terror Attack on the Brooklyn Bridge – Deborah Halberstam’s Story In this deeply emotional and powerful episode, Deborah Halberstam shares the heartbreaking story of her son Ari ...Show More
10) Shmulie Hartstein | The Most Avoidable Tragedy In Our Community
In this emotional and eye-opening interview, we sit down with Shmuie Hartstein, the founder of B’Sefer Chaim, an urgent initiative born out of heartbreak and driven by love. After witnessing the repea...Show More