BrainStorm with Sony Perlman

Send us a textTali Yess is a new sensation, bursting onto the national stage of Jewish music to the great acclaim of music critics and audiences alike. His repertoire consists mostly of profound Jewish morals sung in English which is what makes his performances unique. In a rich soulful voice he captures the hearts of the audience taking them on a journey to a special place or time in the Jewish experience. His extraordinary talent should not surprise us since he is the son of Moshe Yess ob”m, a true musical legend, who created the now popular genre of meaningful Jewish music sung in English. Tali’s concert is deeply inspiring and moves you to the core of your being.While studying music in University, he developed a strong attraction to the heartfelt soul wrenching Niggunim, specifically those without words. Tali's original musical and repertoire is vast and spans across many genres and generations of both Jewish and American music.

Send us a textYosef Davis is the Executive Director of TorahAnytime, the world's largest yeshiva without walls. He is a trained IDF combat soldier, financial services professional and has a culinary degree that he uses to make really good chulent. He loves living his best life and inspiring others to maximize their potential. Contact him at Yosef@torahanytime.com For more episodes check us out on....Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuz...Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0U...Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brainstormw...Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/1872993/ep...To learn more about Our Village Sober Living please visit our website at https://ourplaceny.org/our-village/ or email us at Office@OurVillageNY.org

Send us a textPinny Brecher LCSW CASAC is the executive clinical director and Co-founder of Daas Wellness Center a mental health facility in Monsey NY. Supervising over 30 therapists, Daas provides individual psycotherapy, school services, medication management, and group therapy. Mr Brecher earned his MSW in Long island University, he then worked in a child and family clinic in the Bronx where he saw clients and supervised a juvenile justice program in Bronx family court. Additionally Mr Brecher was the director of the substance abuse program at Bikur Cholim in Rockland County. With his empathetic approach and his positive energy Mr Brecher is able to help bring out the best in his clients, to help improve their daily living.For more episodes check us out on....Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuzsIoNKYt5jjv7RFTApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brainstorm-with-sony-perlman/id1596925257YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0UpNhJMB7ORkqSYHqXYKgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/brainstormwithsony/?hl=enBuzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/1872993/episodesTo learn more about Our Village Sober Living please visit our website at https://ourplaceny.org/our-village/ or email us at Office@OurVillageNY.org

Send us a textMenachem Poznanski is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the field of substance abuse prevention, addictions treatment, and recovery support. Menachem is Director of The Living Room (TLR), a clubhouse program for Jewish young adults in recovery from addiction with branches in Brooklyn, Monsey and The Five Towns as well as Hollywood, Fl. Menachem is Editor-in-chief of The Light Revealed, a social media content publisher serving the Jewish recovery community and is Executive Vice President of Genesis Treatment, a comprehensive and dynamic substance use disorder and trauma treatment facility in Jerusalem. Menachem has authored three books; Stepping Out of the Abyss: A Jewish Guide to the Twelve Steps, Consciously: Six Steps to living vibrantly with our creator, and his latest book due out in March called Acceptance: A path to inner healing. Menachem received his master’s degree in social work from the Yeshiva University Wurzweiler School of Social Work and lives in Cedarhurst, NY, with his wife Naomi.To learn more about the programs discussed on this episode check out these websites:TLRFamily.orgTheLightRevealed.orgGenesisIsrael.comFor more episodes check us out on....Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuzsIoNKYt5jjv7RFTApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brainstorm-with-sony-perlman/id1596925257YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0UpNhJMB7ORkqSYHqXYKgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/brainstormwithsony/?hl=enBuzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/1872993/episodesTo learn more about Our Village Sober Living please visit our website at https://ourplaceny.org/our-village/ or email us at Office@OurVillageNY.org

Send us a textAJ Jacobowitz is the current clinical director ourplace teens, AJ is new to the social work community, having graduated recently. AJ grew up in Brooklyn and  attended Orthodox yeshivos in Flatbush and Jerusalem. AJ graduated from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work and is very passionate about his work with adolescents.For more episodes check us out on....Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuzsIoNKYt5jjv7RFTApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brainstorm-with-sony-perlman/id1596925257YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0UpNhJMB7ORkqSYHqXYKgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/brainstormwithsony/?hl=enBuzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/1872993/episodesTo learn more about Our Village Sober Living please visit our website at https://ourplaceny.org/our-village/ or email us at Office@OurVillageNY.org

Send us a textPlease consider donating generously to the Nevonim campaign https://www.dryveup.com/nevonim?utm_source=Sony&utm_medium=SonyRenowned for his kindness and authenticity, Rabbi Babad has always harbored a passion for supporting and encouraging those who need it most.A life coach and CASAC-T, Rabbi Babad opened his first drop-in center 22 years ago in Brooklyn serving Chassidic youth, which became a safe haven for at-risk youth battling mental health and substance abuse.Several years later, in 2010, Rabbi Babad opened his yeshiva, Anuvim, as a prevention program for struggling teens. On the heels of the Yeshiva’s success and at the request of many parents, he founded camp Anuvim in 2011, a successful summer program in Upsta New York.In 2015, Rabbi Babad opened a second drop in center, this time in Boro Park, called “Our Home.” Located at 1225 Street, it came to be known affectionately as “1225.”Please consider donating generously to the Nevonim campaign: https://www.dryveup.com/nevonim?utm_source=Sony&utm_medium=SonyFor more episodes check us out on....Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuzsIoNKYt5jjv7RFTApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brainstorm-with-sony-perlman/id1596925257YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0UpNhJMB7ORkqSYHqXYKgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/brainstormwithsony/?hl=enBuzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/1872993/episodesTo learn more about Our Village Sober Living please visit our website at https://ourplaceny.org/our-village/ or email us at Office@OurVillageNY.org

Send us a textJJ Rieder, LCSW graduated from Wurzweiler School of Social Work in 2006 and then completed his post-graduate training at The Ackerman Institute for the Family. JJ spent the early part of his social work career helping children and families through Ohel, JBFCS, Shalom Task Force, and other community mental health organizations in New York. He  is currently in private practice in Howell NJ, and helps couples and families dealing with various challenges and dynamics. JJ lives in Edison NJ with his wife and kids and is focused on family and community matters.To reach JJ you can email him at jjrieder@gmail.com.For more episodes check us out on....Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuzsIoNKYt5jjv7RFTApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brainstorm-with-sony-perlman/id1596925257YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0UpNhJMB7ORkqSYHqXYKgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/brainstormwithsony/?hl=enBuzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/1872993/episodesTo learn more about Our Village Sober Living please visit our website at https://ourplaceny.org/our-village/ or email us at Office@OurVillageNY.org

Send us a textAkiva Perlman, PhD., is an international speaker on topics of abuse, addiction, and trauma. He has educated several hundred frum social workers from our community and is currently serving as a professor at Wurzweiler School of Social work. Dr. Perlman is clinical director of ODA’s Wellness Institute, a clinic which serves the chasideshe community in Williamsburg. He maintains a small practice in Fresh Meadows where he resides with his Wife Tamar and children.He is also my little brother and I just love hanging out with him and talking. I really enjoyed this one, I hope you do to!For more episodes check us out on....Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuzsIoNKYt5jjv7RFTApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brainstorm-with-sony-perlman/id1596925257YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0UpNhJMB7ORkqSYHqXYKgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/brainstormwithsony/?hl=enBuzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/1872993/episodesTo learn more about Our Village Sober Living please visit our website at https://ourplaceny.org/our-village/ or email us at Office@OurVillageNY.org

Send us a textJust a heads up, if you listen to this podcast for discussion around mental health and addiction then this episode may not be for you :). Me and my brother Shim just sat down and had a great time talking about all sorts of fun stuff.  I hope you enjoy!Shim Perlman, LMSW, is a licensed social worker who joined the Boys Our Place clinical team during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, focusing on providing one-on-one counseling during this difficult time.In addition to his work at Our Place, Shim maintains a private practice, specializing in working with the elderly population. A native of Far Rockaway, NY, Shim received his degree from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work in 2010. He is the youngest of eight siblings, in a family full of social workers and licensed therapists!Shim’s primary therapeutic technique is derived from Primal Therapy, as he seeks to assist each client with identifying the core issue that is holding them back from realizing their own potential and greatness. Shim is particularly passionate about his work at Our Place, as he helps young people begin to unlock their potential and build brighter futures.For more episodes check us out on....Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuzsIoNKYt5jjv7RFTApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brainstorm-with-sony-perlman/id1596925257YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0UpNhJMB7ORkqSYHqXYKgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/brainstormwithsony/?hl=enBuzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/1872993/episodesTo learn more about Our Village Sober Living please visit our website at https://ourplaceny.org/our-village/ or email us at Office@OurVillageNY.org

Send us a textJoin me as I sit down with Sholom Gutleizer LMSW, CASAC-T , CCTP.  Sholom was born in Crown Heights Brooklyn, NY. After going to yeshiva he attended Kingsborough Community College for his associates degree and then went on to graduate New York University with his Bachelor's and Masters in social work degrees. Sholom and his family live in Pomona, NY. He currently works as the Clinical Director of Our Village Sober Living, the program coordinator for Neshamos' Companion Network and as a private therapist.To contact Sholom please feel free to email him at SGutleizer@ourvillageny.orgFor more episodes check us out on....Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuzsIoNKYt5jjv7RFTApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brainstorm-with-sony-perlman/id1596925257YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0UpNhJMB7ORkqSYHqXYKgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/brainstormwithsony/?hl=enBuzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/1872993/episodesTo learn more about Our Village Sober Living please visit our website at https://ourplaceny.org/our-village/ or email us at Office@OurVillageNY.org